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***
October 9- Kindergarten Fall Meetup
October 12 - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day - No School
October 13 - Bike, Walk, Roll to School Day
October 16 - Alcott Walk & Talk (9-10am)
October 18 - Multicultural Day
October 23 - Last Day of Meadow Farms Sale
October 23 - 3rd Grade Fall Meetup
October 28 - Turkey Trot
October 28 - All Parent Meeting (more details to come)
November 6 - K-5 Conferences - No School
November 11 - Veterans Day - No School
Concord METCO Families Collective
METCO Family Advisory Council
Alcott Announcements
Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day
Tuesday, October 13th- The bike train will leave the Keyes Rd parking lot at 8:40 AM, escorted by safety officers. Join us for a fun ride and prizes at Alcott! We’re also looking for a few volunteers to help keep the event safe and running smoothly. If you can help, please sign up here: Sign Up Here.
Alcott School Turkey Trot
The annual Alcott School Turkey Trot will be held Wednesday, October 28, 9:45–11:45 a.m. at Emerson Track! Students take pledges over the next few weeks from family and friends based on how many laps they complete in 15 minutes. ALL donations will go directly to Open Table and the Concord Recreation Department Scholarship Fund. Pledges are due December 4th. A PayPal link will be posted after the event. To volunteer, email tgaudreau@concordps.org by October 23rd. Please see HERE for additional details.
Alcott PTG Community Chats
Introducing Alcott PTG Community Chats—a simple way for families in each grade to connect, ask questions, and get to know one another. Each grade has its own WhatsApp group, run by PTG volunteers. Joining is completely optional, and you’re welcome to join more than one group if you have children in different grades:
Questions? Email alcottptgcommunity@gmail.com
Meadow Farms Sale
The Meadow Farm Sale is LIVE through Thursday, October 22! Buy items with a percentage of the proceeds benefiting Alcott. It's a win-win! Purchase anything from candles to wrapping paper, food and kitchen items, to flower bulbs! Get an early start on your holiday shopping and support your child's school community. Share with anyone who would enjoy!
5th Grade Committee Looking for Volunteers
Do you have a 5th grader and interested in making their last year at Alcott epic? Then join the 5th grade committee! This group is tasked with planning and rolling out class bonding field trips and events, 5th grade fundraising and graduation ceremony activities in partnership with the 5th grade teachers. Please contact Liz Gibbs (gibbs.eliz@gmail.com) or Erika Santoro (erikasantoro@gmail.com) to learn more.
Alcott Annual Appeal
Each year, the Alcott PTG asks families and friends to support the programs and experiences that make our school special. The PTG invests approximately $150 per student annually in enrichment, classroom supplies, community events, and assistance for families in need. Please Give a Hoot and donate online today, or mail a check to Alcott payable to Alcott PTG, with Annual Appeal in the memo to support students.
Alcott Walk & Talk: Friday, Oct 16, 9-10am
Join fellow Alcott parents and caregivers for our first monthly community walk. Meet at the front entrance after drop-off, enjoy complimentary coffee or tea from the Alcott PTG, and take a leisurely stroll around town. It’s a relaxed chance to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces, and strengthen the community that makes Alcott special. All caregivers are welcome, with younger siblings in strollers. No RSVP needed—just come along. Watch for next month’s walk!
Alcott Multicultural Day – Many Cultures, One Community
Join us Sunday, October 18 from 1-3pm at Alcott for an afternoon celebrating the cultures, traditions, foods, music, and stories that make our community special! Families can share a cultural dish and its story, or submit a song representing their culture for our Music Without Borders playlist. Volunteers are also needed. Unity • Understanding • Respect. Find out more and sign up to participate and help us celebrate our diverse Alcott community!
Kindergarten Fall Meetup
When: Friday, October 9th, starting at 4 pm (drop by anytime, stay as long as you like)
Where: Emerson Playground, Concord
Details: Kick off the long weekend with other Kindergarten families at Emerson Playground. We’ll meet after school and have a fall craft and simple snacks, including apple cider donuts. Drop by and stay as long as you’d like!
3rd Grade Fall Meetup
When: Friday, 10/23 at 4pm
Where: Emerson Playground, Concord
What to bring: A picnic dinner if you'd like — we'll also have some kid-friendly snacks on hand. Feel free to bring a craft, Pokémon cards, or another quiet activity if your kid isn't in the mood for the playground.
Hope to see you there!
Composting Volunteers Needed
Sign up here for October.
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