BOOK FAIR 2022
Meeting - Budget and Slate Vote
Zoom link for this meeting will be published in the regular Owl newsletter ahead of the event.
Zoom link for this meeting will be published in the regular Owl newsletter ahead of the event.
Zoom link for this meeting will be published in the regular Owl newsletter ahead of the event.
All are welcome to attend.
Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86190206748?pwd=U3VDN3M1R3JVbnhOdjY0UlFGenhIdz09
Meeting ID: 861 9020 6748
Passcode: 1998814
Monday, June 6 - On Zoom - CMS Rising 6th Grader Transition
CMS Rising 6th Grader Transition Night for current 5th grade parents/guardians/students.
After 2 years of not being able to hold our annual Alcott all school Field Day it is back and scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm (Raindate is Friday, June 3, 2022). We will have the entire school outside on our back fields and blacktops participating in 11 stations. We need between 35-40 parent volunteers to make this day a huge success for our students. So dust off those sneakers, get your sunscreen ready and join us for an awesome morning of fun and games.
*** Please respond before Friday, May 21, 2022, so I can plan accordingly. You can email Mr.G at tgaudreau@concordps.org ***
All volunteers need to have a current CORI filled out with our office, if yours has expired the office can get you signed up quickly, just reach out to them.
The annual Holiday Fair is being reimagined as a Spring Fair and is happening on May 18 (rain date, May 25). The fair will be held during school hours and will include games and activities, a raffle, a used book sale, and perhaps some crafts for sale. This will be led by 5th graders in conjunction with their teachers for the enjoyment of the lower grades. We are already in contact with many of you who have indicated an interest in helping out. We’re planning a kick-off zoom on Friday March 4 at 10am, anyone else interested is warmly invited to attend. We’ll circulate a zoom invite the week prior.
All are welcome to attend.
Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86190206748?pwd=U3VDN3M1R3JVbnhOdjY0UlFGenhIdz09
Meeting ID: 861 9020 6748
Passcode: 1998814
Please save the date for our METCO Family Friends Spring Field Day on Saturday, May 14th from 1-3pm. See the attached flier for more details!
When: Saturday, May 14th, 1 - 3 PM
Where: Franklin Park, Boston@Tiffany Moore Tot Lot, 146 Seaver Street, Boston MA 02121
Who: Concord and Boston families
Click here to register and here to volunteer.
All are welcome to attend.
Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86190206748?pwd=U3VDN3M1R3JVbnhOdjY0UlFGenhIdz09
Meeting ID: 861 9020 6748
Passcode: 1998814
Saturday, April 30, 2022 | 6:30-9:30 | Tickets: $20
BYOB | SILENT AUCTION | TACO TRUCK | TONS OF FUN
All are welcome to attend.
Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86190206748?pwd=U3VDN3M1R3JVbnhOdjY0UlFGenhIdz09
Meeting ID: 861 9020 6748
Passcode: 1998814
Apr 7: Grades K-5 conferences
Save the date! Math Night 2022: Thursday, March 31st 4:30-7:30. Alcott PTG invites you to Mathlandia! We are requesting families to register for Math Night here to help us manage the capacity.
Join us for a fun family evening of math games and prizes. Family Math night is intended for ALL Alcott grade levels focused on having fun with math! We have something for everyone, even a math playground for younger kids (K-2). Win cool Prizes & Raffles.
Do not forget to ask your kids about the special math estimation game they will play during their classroom book fair visit. “Can you estimate how many plastic eggs would fit in a 5 gallon water jug?“
Do you know a middle school or high school Alcott alum who is in need of community service hours? We are looking for student volunteers to help run the math games at Math Night- we would love to welcome back Alcott alumni to help out! Note that all volunteers need to be fully vaccinated.
Here is the preliminary schedule for classroom visits- please note that these times may change and your teacher should confirm the day to send in money. See the Frequently Asked Questions below for more details about what to expect for the Book Fair.
Monday March 28th- Besserer, Chan, Curley, Desmond, Delaney, Sexauer
Tuesday, March 29th- Chatlosh, Luby, McMahon, Wilson, Woodward
Wednesday, March 30- Handley, McSweeney, Martin,McGuire, Woodman
Thursday, March 31st- Anderson, Gregor, Hardiman, Knowles, Lentini, O'Hara
We need volunteers to help support these classroom visits.
Alcott Classroom Visit and Open House Book Fair Volunteers
Book Fair Open House
We will hold an open house for families to come to Alcott after school to visit the book fair and participate in Math Night on Thursday, March 31st, 4:30-7:30. Families will be welcome to drop by the book fair during the event- no sign-up necessary.
We also will need volunteers to support this event!
Volunteer Opportunities
To make both the open house and the classroom visits successful, we will need volunteers. Please sign-up here Alcott Classroom Visit and Open House Book Fair Volunteers to help. As a reminder, you will need an active CORI as well as be fully vaccinated to volunteer. Stop by the Alcott office with your photo ID if you need a CORI ASAP!
1. WHEN WILL THE BOOK FAIR TAKE PLACE? The Book Fair is March 28th through March 31st. Parents can visit the Book Fair during the Math Night/Book Fair event the evening of Thursday March 31st. Watch the Owl for more details on how to sign up to volunteer and to attend the event on the 31st.
2. DOES MY CHILD GET TO VISIT THE BOOK FAIR? Yes, your child’s teacher will be accompanying his/her class to the Book Fair during the school day the week of March 28th-March 31st. Teachers should notify parents which day your student is visiting the Book Fair so that you know when to send in money to buy books.
3. WHAT IS AVAILABLE AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? We provide appropriate books for every reading level and budget to keep the kids excited about reading! We even stock adult titles! Easy readers usually cost $4.99, paperbacks start from $5.99, hardcover and specialty books start at about $12.99. Note that no accessories (pencils, erasers, fidgets, etc) will be sold during the classroom visits.
4. HOW DO WE PAY FOR OUR SELECTIONS? We accept cash, check (made out to “Alcott PTG”) and even credit cards (from adults only!) Remember to send a little extra for the sales tax.
5. WHO WILL HELP MY CHILD FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO? You are more than welcome to come and volunteer when your child’s class is visiting the Book Fair. There is a link posted on the Alcott Owl to sign up and volunteer. Volunteers must have a valid CORI on file and be fully vaccinated. If you are unable to do so, we will have volunteer parents on hand.
6. HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU RECOMMEND I GIVE MY CHILD? We find children usually bring between $10, $15 or even $20 dollars depending on how many books you decide is appropriate.
7. WHAT IF WE FORGET TO SEND IN MONEY OR WE CAN’T ATTEND? We provide a “wish list” card that your child can fill out to bring home with their choices. You may purchase your child’s books at the Open House on Thursday March 31st.
8. CAN I BUY BOOKS ON LINE? Our Book Fair this year is in person and online orders are not available.
9. CAN I BUY A BOOK TO DONATE TO MY CHILD’S CLASSROOM or FAVORITE TEACHER? Yes! We will have a table at the Book Fair with Teacher/Classroom “Wish Bins” filled by each teacher with their favorite books along with books requested for the library! It’s a great way to grow a classroom library or get a book for a favorite teacher! We will have Book Plate stickers for your student to personalize their gift.
10. STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Thank you for your support of the Alcott Book Fair Fundraiser. Please email Book Fair questions to Shannon Winn at scstoval@gmail.com.
All are welcome to attend.
Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86190206748?pwd=U3VDN3M1R3JVbnhOdjY0UlFGenhIdz09
Meeting ID: 861 9020 6748
Passcode: 1998814
All are welcome to attend.
Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86190206748?pwd=U3VDN3M1R3JVbnhOdjY0UlFGenhIdz09
Meeting ID: 861 9020 6748
Passcode: 1998814
PTG Winter Open Meeting - Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 7:00pm via Zoom
Please join us for our winter Open PTG Meeting via Zoom, on Wednesday, February 9th at 7:00 pm. We will be discussing current school-wide initiatives, as well as future events and plans for the Alcott School students, staff and community. Thank you to our parents, guardians and families for your amazing support during this remarkable school year. We look forward to seeing you there!
Alcott PTG is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Alcott PTG - Winter Open Meeting
Time: Feb 9, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86113622598?pwd=Q0l2b0xyeCtkcUlpRzBqT3ZMMmp4dz09
Meeting ID: 861 1362 2598
Passcode: 024505
Alcott families sent their love and appreciation to our entire Alcott team (faculty, staff, administration, nursing team, building services, cafe team, bus drivers, crossing guard) with over 1,000 roses on this wintry Valentine's Day!
All our thanks to Marta Taylor at Bloom Concord, Jessica Kaplowitz at Acqua Sotto Baked Goods and our incredible Staff Appreciation Team and volunteer parents for organizing this annual Alcott Valentine's Day event.
METCO Family Friends - Frog Pond Skating event, Saturday, February 12, 2022: Come to the Boston Common Frog Pond from 2pm - 4pm, Saturday, Feb. 12, for a bit of winter fun with the community, on skates! METCO Family Friends is sponsoring this wonderful event. Please see the informational flyer below and click HERE for the live link to register. Please contact METCO Academic Liaison Savaughn Dickerson (Sdickerson@concordps.org) if you have any questions.
Thurs, Jan. 20, 2022, 7:00 pm @ Concord-Carlisle High School
The Special Town Meeting warrant posted on November 12, 2021 and can be found HERE. There is one article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant: appropriate a sum of money for the construction of a new middle school. The Concord Middle School Building Committee, whose charge was approved by the Select Board, has been providing periodic updates to the public. Its website can be accessed HERE, and includes project updates, meeting minutes, presentations on design and schematics, and recordings of public forums. Please consider attending to cast your vote.
Extensive COVID mitigations
Free childcare (register HERE)
Fully accessible
Please join the Alcott PTG and community for the Fall Open Meeting via Zoom, tonight (Wednesday) at 7:00 PM.
See the meeting agenda HERE and login information as follows:
Alcott PTG is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Alcott PTG Open Meeting - Fall 2021
Time: Nov 10, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81869767070?pwd=WmVVWEcxMzdDaUtOZFM0K3pEZ2ZLdz09
Meeting ID: 818 6976 7070
Passcode: 623880
Join Mothers Out Front for a “Pumpkin Smash” at Codman Community Farm in Lincoln! Compost your pumpkin and make a difference this fall! At this family-friendly event, families are invited to return their pumpkins to the soil by feeding them to the Codman Farm pigs! Bring all your Halloween pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns for smashing. Please remove stickers, paint, candles, and plastic decorations! RSVP Here!
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 9:45-11:45 at the Emerson Track
9:45-10:00am | 2nd Grade
10:05-10:20 | 3rd Grade
10:25-10:40 | 1st Grade
10:45-11:00 | 4th Grade
11:05 11:40 | Kindergarten and 5th GradeKindergarten will jog first (11:05-11:20) followed by their 5th grade buddies (11:25-11:40)
Photo Retake Day Wednesday, Nov. 3 2021.
If your child missed Photo Day or if you are dissatisfied with your child’s school photo and would like to try again, you have the opportunity for a retake. Please return the entire, undamaged portrait package to the photographer on Retake Day. If you would like your child to have their picture re-taken, please email jane.baldini@gmail.com to ensure they will be photographed.
The turkey hunt is on! Every Monday in November look on Facebook and Instagram for a clue to where we've hidden a turkey in one of Concord's parks! Be the first one to find the turkey and call Concord Recreation 978-287-1050 to redeem it for a real turkey for your dinner table. Clues available at 9:00 AM on Monday morning.
Concord Recreation will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, October 31st from 2:00 - 3:30pm at the Beede Center parking lot. They are looking for volunteers from the Alcott community to host a car.
save the date || FRIDAY Oct 29 for an outdoor Halloween movie night at Alcott. Look for more details in the Owl and here or Facebook in the coming weeks.
