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 26 - Memorial Day (No School)
May 27 - Silent Auction Live (ahead of Parent Social)
May 28 - Field Day (during school hours)
May 28 - Alcott Art and Music Evening (5-6pm)
May 30 - Spring Fair (New Date!) (during school hours)
June 6 - Alcott T-Shirt Day/Ice Cream Party/All Books Should be Returned!
June 7 - Parent Social (link for tickets)
June 13 - 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
Concord METCO Families Collective
METCO Family Advisory Council
Alcott Announcements
Ice Cream Party June 6th!
To celebrate the end of the school year and congratulate all our students on a fantastic year, the Alcott PTG is sponsoring an Ice Cream Celebration in school on Friday, June 6. Pre-scooped ice cream from Bedford Farms and allergy-friendly Italian ice will be handed out after students' lunch recess periods. Look out for more information from your child's teacher and respond to the survey (to come!) to participate! We need parent volunteers to help hand out frozen treats at the event to make this happen. Thank you for signing up here!
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Alcott Art and Music Evening
Please join us on Wednesday, May 28 from 5:00-6:00pm for our 5th Grade Art Retrospective and 4th/5th Chorus Concert. Come walk the gallery halls on the first floor from 5:00-5:30pm to see all of the 5th grade art on display. At 5:30pm, the Alcott Chorus will perform in the auditorium. We hope you'll be able to join us!
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Library Book Swap and Returns
May 23rd will be the last day for book checkout. Please return all books to the library by June 6th. If you can't find any items, please replace them or send in a check payable to "Alcott Lost Book Fund" so that we may replace them.
The Library Book Swap will run from May 27th - June 6th. During class library time, students can exchange 1-3 books from home that they no longer want (elementary school age appropriate and in gently used condition) for books that other students have swapped.
Thank you for supporting the Alcott Library.
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School Supplies 2025-2026
We’ve partnered with 1st Day School Supplies again to make shopping for your child’s supplies super easy! Just click here and purchase your child’s supplies for next year (select the grade they will be in for 25-26) and it will be delivered to your child’s classroom at Alcott before school starts in August. Please consider purchasing an extra kit or 2 to donate for those in need. Order deadline is July 1.
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5th Grade Spring Fair Rescheduled to May 30!
The Spring Fair has been rescheduled to Friday, May 30! It 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 and bring a small bag for any prizes they collect. Each class will rotate into the fair for 30 minutes. This year we are doing pre-order ticket sales that will be $8 per student, and kids will be able to play as many games as the time permits. K-4 students can purchase their Spring Fair tickets HERE, or use the QR code below:
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A Year, a Month, a Day, an Hour?
Fifth grade parents—middle school is just around the corner! As you enjoy these elementary school moments, we invite you to start thinking about getting involved with the CMS PTG.
Learn more about the CMS PTG Committees here.
We’re currently looking for volunteers—especially for VP of Communication, VP of School Community Engagement, and subcommittee roles. Whether you have a lot of time or just a little, your help matters and directly supports your child’s experience at CMS.
To get started, email Adrienne Principe, fill out this interest form, or sign up to meet with us!
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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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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. Thank you!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Library Volunteers for the 25-26 School Year: Keep the library running smoothly! Choose a day to check in and shelve books from 8:50-9:15am. If you are interested and can commit to a weekly spot for the year, please email korourke@concordps.org. Thanks!
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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