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***
August 29 through September 1 - No School
September 2 - Return to School
September 12 - Community Coffee Morning (9-10:00am)
September 17 - Alcott Picture Day
September 18 - Back to School Evening
September 20 - METCO Family Friends Fall Picnic
Concord METCO Families Collective
METCO Family Advisory Council
Alcott Announcements
Volunteer as a Room Parent!
We need a few more Room Parents in the following classrooms:
Chatlosh (kindergarten - 1 needed)
Delaney (2nd grade - 1 needed)
Besserer (4th grade - 2 needed)
Woodward (4th grade - 2 needed)
Thank you to the dozens of parents who have volunteered to support our teachers and school! We appreciate you! You can sign up here or you can reach out to Room Parent Coordinator Sarah Driscoll (sarahdimock@gmail.com). Thank you!
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METCO Family Friends Fall Picnic
Save the date! Come enjoy a lovely autumn Saturday out at the annual METCO Family Friends Fall Picnic on September 20 from 1-3pm at Hunt Almont Park. More details to follow. We hope you’ll join us!
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Check Out METCO Family Friends!
Are you interested in forming new friendships and creating a special family partnership? Do you want to help build a stronger Alcott community? METCO Family Friends (MFF) might be for you! MFF matches up Concord resident students with Boston resident students. MFF families share a lot of fun together during the school year in after school activities and playdates; we'd love for you to be part of it. If you are interested in being a buddy family, or learning more about the program, please click this form today and tell us more about yourself!
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Back to School Drive Reminder
Please support our Alcott community by contributing to the PTG Back to School drive. You can purchase items from the PTG Amazon Wish List here. Items on the wish list include: boys and girls sweatpants, basic t-shirts, socks and underpants (in sizes 5-6, 7-8, and 10-12 for all items). All donations must be new and unused. If you would prefer to make a financial contribution, please donate here. All gestures of support are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Gibbs at gibbs.eliz@gmail.com.
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Sign Up to Keep the Library Running Smoothly!
Pop into the library once a week to help Mrs. O'Rourke check in and shelve books from 8:50-9:15am. If you are interested and can commit to a weekly slot, please email korourke@concordps.org and let Mrs. O'Rourke know what day you are available. Thanks for your support!
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Save the Date: Alcott Picture Day
Alcott Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17. The online order portal is open, and students will also receive paper ordering forms closer to Picture Day. Orders can be placed online or via paper order form with cash/checks. An ordering guide is attached here.
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