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***
May 8 - Grade 5 Math MCAS
May 10 - MFF Spring Picnic
May 12 and 13 - Grade 4 Math MCAS
May 14 - PTG Open Meeting at Alcott (7pm)
May 15 and 16 - Grade 5 Science MCAS
May 16 - A Summer Day in May Spirit Day
May 20 - Walk/Bike/Roll to School Day
May 22 - Spring Fair (during school hours)
May 26 - Memorial Day (No School)
May 27 - Silent Auction Live (ahead of Parent Social)
May 28 - Field Day (during school hours)
June 7 - Parent Social
June 16 - Last Day of School (half day)
Concord METCO Families Collective
METCO Family Advisory Council
Alcott Announcements
Reminder to RSVP for MFF Spring Picnic May 10!
A reminder that the Metco Family Friends End of Year Picnic has been rescheduled to this Saturday, May 10 from 1-3 pm at Almont Park in Mattapan. Please sign up here and sign up to bring a dish to share here. Questions? Contact Solange at sbenjamin@concordps.org.
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Alcott Chess Updates
The Alcott Chess Tournament begins today, but if you want to participate, we'll squeeze you in. We're always happy to provide chess to everyone, but you must hurry. Fill out this registration form and email it to us pronto at alcottchess@hotmail.com, or simply call Ken Belt at (617) 332-4483. The Alcott Chess Tournament can be a lifetime memory for your children. It's a fun time, everybody wins. It's an exciting way to end the school year.
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5th Grade Spring Fair May 22nd
The Spring Fair is coming up on May 22 and will be held during the school day. The Spring Fair is organized by the 5th graders to raise money and provide a fun morning out in the sunshine for the whole school. The 5th graders will be designing various games and activities, so please have your kids dress appropriately with sneakers. Each class will rotate into the fair for 30 minutes per class. This year we are doing pre-order ticket sales which will be $8 per student, and kids will be able to play as many games as the time is permitted. K-4 students can purchase their Spring Fair tickets HERE.
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Library Volunteers
Mrs. O'Rourke is looking for library volunteers for the 2025-26 school year. Volunteers check in and shelve books Monday - Friday from 8:50 - 9:15 and will need to commit to a weekly spot for the whole year. If you are interested, please email korourke@concordps.org and let Mrs. O'Rourke know what day(s) you are available. Thanks for your support!
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Alcott PTG Open Meeting: Wednesday, May 14
The last open PTG meeting of the school year will take place on Wednesday May 14th. The slate for the 2025-2026 school year Alcott PTG Board and Committee will be voted on at this meeting. All are welcome to attend. The meeting will take place in the Alcott cafeteria from 7-8pm.
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Alcott Bike to School Day is May 20
Save the date for Alcott’s Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day! The event will take place rain or shine. See more information here.
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New Textile Bin at Alcott!
Alcott will soon have a second Bay State Textile Bin due to our strong donation quantities! As you start your spring cleaning, please consider bringing items that you wish to donate to the bin (check the bin and website for accepted items—these bins accept a lot of items other bins do not as items are both donated and recycled). Bay State Textiles provide a weight-based rebate to the Alcott PTG based on donations. In addition, your donations help our environment by disposing of unwanted textiles in an environmentally conscious way. It’s a win-win for all! Check out their website here for more information.
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Alcott Parent Social
The Annual Alcott Parent Social will be Saturday June 7th. 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 - stay tuned! The event is BYOB. The event location will be disclosed with the purchase of your ticket. We look forward to gathering as a community at the social!
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Alcott Field Day Volunteers Needed
Hello Alcott Community! Our annual Field Day is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2025. We are looking for volunteers to help with stations (no experience necessary)! The event will run from 9am-12pm on Alcott school fields. We will meet in the Alcott gym by 9am to get assignments. You will need a current CORI form to volunteer. If you are unsure about your CORI form status, the front office can help.
Please email me at tgaudreau@concordps.org by Friday, May 23rd. Thanks, Tim Gaudreau, Alcott PE Teacher
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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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Volunteer Opportunities
May Composting at Lunch (Alcott cafeteria): sign up here
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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