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***
March 5 - Math Night (4:30-6pm) & Book Fair (4-6pm)
March 11 - METCO Family Friends Outing to the Acton Discovery Museum
March 13 - Favorite Activity/Sport/Hobby Apparel Spirit Day
March 15 - Art Signals Family Pottery Event (Noon)
March 26 & 27 - Grade 5 ELA MCAS
March 30 & 31 - Grade 3 ELA MCAS
April 3 - Multicultural Night (5-7pm)
April 6 & 9 - Grade 4 ELA MCAS
April 10 - K-5 Conferences (No School)
April 20 - 24 - April Break
May 1 - Alcott First Annual Spelling Bee - sign up to volunteer! Student sign ups begin on April 10.
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Alcott Announcements
METCO Family Friends - Discovery Museum Trip
We are excited to announce that the METCO Family Friends are hosting an after-school field trip to the Discovery Museum next Wednesday, March 11th. It is sure to be a great opportunity for our students to engage in hands-on learning and exploration outside of the classroom. All are welcome to attend - reach out to your buddies old and new! - but our numbers are limited for this event so RSVP quickly. Transportation to and from the museum will be provided for the METCO students. Parents are encouraged to chaperone to make the day a success. If you have any questions, please contact Solange Benjamin (benjamin@concordps.org).
Where: Discovery Museum, 177 Main Street, Acton, MA
When: 1:15-3pm on Wednesday, March 11
RSVP here by 10pm on Friday, March 6!
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Volunteer: Alcott Spelling Bee
The first ever Alcott Spelling Bee will be on May 1st! Students in grades 3-5 will be able to sign up to participate in April. To make the event a success, however, we need parent volunteers! Click here to learn more about the volunteer jobs needed and to sign up to help! If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Carr (kcarr@concordps.org).
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Alcott School Pottery Fundraiser
Art Signals in Maynard is bringing their pottery painting studio to Alcott! Take a break from the snow and cold and join us in the Alcott cafeteria on Sunday, March 15th from 12-3pm for some artistic fun. A variety of pottery pieces will be available for purchase, and the Alcott PTG will provide the snacks. Financial assistance is available through the Alcott family fund if needed.
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Book Fair & Math Night - Tonight!
Adults and kids of all ages are invited to check out the Book Fair in the auditorium from 4-6pm and to participate in a series of math games from around town in the gym. There will be prizes and lots of fun! Math Night will run from 4:30-6pm.
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Last Chance for Tickets: UMass Lowell vs. BU Hockey!
Saturday 3/7 @ 6:05pm - Come watch the UMass Lowell vs. Boston University hockey game with other Alcott families! $5 of every ticket will be donated back to Alcott! Purchase tickets here!
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Showcase at Multicultural Night!
Alcott’s Annual Multicultural Night will be back again this year on Friday, April 3rd from 5-7pm. Join the families who have signed up so far to showcase their cultures by filling out this google form!
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Volunteer Opportunities
See all of our current volunteer opportunities here.
Please email alcottptgfundraising@gmail.com to volunteer to support our upcoming Parent Social Silent Auction this spring!
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