The Alcott PTG Supports the Community
The primary objectives of the PTG are to provide information and support to the Alcott community and to raise funds to help make our school the best it can be. Volunteering is key to the success of this effort.
Upcoming Dates
***Every Wednesday is a half-day***
April 17 - Square 1 Art Fundraiser Deadline
April 18- Plastic Free Lunch Day
April 21 - April 25 - April Vacation
April 28 - Classes Resume
April 28 - Deadline to Order Yearbooks
May 1- Alcott Chess Tournament Begins
May 3 - Parent Social
May 3- MFF Spring Picnic (rain date May 10th)
Concord METCO Families Collective
METCO Family Advisory Council
Alcott Announcements
Parent Social Tickets on Sale NOW!
The annual Alcott Parent Social will take place on Saturday, May 3rd at 6:30PM. This is a great, casual night where parents can connect over some lawn games and fire pits. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased using this link. Food will be provided by Amigos Locos taco truck (included in your ticket purchase!). The PTG Auction will have amazing prizes to bid on including 4 Red Sox Tickets and Fan Experience; gift cards to some of Boston's hottest restaurants; 50% off 2 Weeks at Camp Birch Hill Overnight Camp; and the ever popular ride in a Police Cruiser. The event is BYOB. The event location will be disclosed with the purchase of your ticket. See you there!
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Green Art Bags
Please be on the lookout for any green Art Bags that you might have at home and send them back in with your students. After starting the year with about 100 bags, we only have about 5 currently in the art classroom which makes it tricky to send home large format art. Thank you!
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Plastic Free Lunch Day
Friday, April 18th - Eat school lunch and go plastic free! District wide, our cafeterias will be serving lunch with no plastic packaging and with reusable utensils. See attached flyer for additional ways to participate!
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Last call to order from Square 1 Art--Deadline is today!!
Shop online at square1art.com/shop and send this link to your loved ones to make their own purchases as well!
Need to find your child's art? Use the online Art Search.
Did you know you can also upload additional art and make an order? Use the online Art Upload
So many of you have already placed orders and we thank you for supporting our Alcott community! We hope you and your children have enjoyed seeing your child's art come to life in new ways!.
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Save The Date! MFF Spring Picnic
The Metco Family Friends End of Year Picnic will be on May 3rd (rain date May 10th) from 1-3 pm at Almont Park in Boston. See attached flyer for more information!
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24-25 ALCOTT YEARBOOK ON SALE
NOW THROUGH MONDAY, APRIL 28TH! It's time to order your Alcott yearbook! Your student will love this keepsake of the 23-24 school year. The yearbook price is $36 and you may order online at coffeepond.com. The password for purchase is hellobronson (all lower case, no space).
Don't miss out--order today! If you have any questions, please reach out to alcottyearbookconcord@gmail.com..
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Alcott Chess Tournament
It's that time, parents, when children should brush up on their chess skills and prepare for the Alcott Chess Tournament, which begins the first of May, right after April vacation. See the full details attached here. It's guaranteed fun for everyone. Everyone plays, everyone wins. There will be prizes and gifts for all your children, so be sure to sign up and get in on this event, the memory of a lifetime. Email questions to Ken Belt at alcottchess@hotmail.com. We want to hear from you. Just remember! Whatever may come, we hope to see your children come this May.
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Lost and Found Reminder
Just a reminder to have your children check the lost and found for missing hats, mittens, sweatshirts and jackets before April vacation. We hold all items for 6 weeks before we donate them. Currently, the lost and found cubbies are overflowing with clothes. If you would like to check the bins yourself, please buzz the front office and sign in as a visitor. Stop by and claim what’s yours!
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Join the PTG!
Want to make a difference at Alcott? Curious about how the PTG programs and events come together? Join a committee on the PTG! The time commitment is manageable and the rewards are great. Here are the committees that currently have open slots on the PTG for the 2025-2026: Green Team Committee (garden, composting and other sustainability focused initiatives); Events (Fall Fest, Movie Night, Parent Social and more!); Community & Philanthropy (the play yard sheds, Alcott Directory and other community initiatives). Email ptgalcott@gmail.com or gibbs.eliz@gmail.com for more information.
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Volunteer Opportunities
April Composting at Lunch (Alcott cafeteria): sign up here
Parent Social Silent Auction (volunteer to help or donate items): alcottptgfundraising@gmail.com
Substitute Teachers Needed: If you are Interested in learning more about substitute teaching in Concord, please visit this website. To apply to become a substitute teacher, please complete this application.
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