From the Co-Presidents
We are excited to officially welcome you back to the 2026-27 school year and hope the first few days of school are going well, especially for our kindergarten and new Alcott families. As we kick off a new year, we also wanted to take the time to introduce ourselves!
I'm Sarah Driscoll. I am excited to officially have both of my kids at Alcott - Hailey (3rd grade, Ms. R's class) and Connor (kindergarten, Ms. Lupinksi's class). I'm a former teacher and I really believe in the power of meaningful family engagement, and I look forward to working with many of you this year!
I'm Abby Flanagan. This is our 4th year as an Alcott family and my 2nd year as PTG President (now with a wonderful co-president). I have three kids - Michael (3rd grade, Ms. Knowles' class), Cora (2nd grade, Mrs. Martin's class), and William (pre-K, Concord Integrated Preschool). I've seen first hand the positive impact that truly engaged families can have on our schools and I'm excited for what this year will bring to the Alcott community!
Looking forward to seeing many of you at Back to School Night on Wednesday 9/16 and at Fall Fest on Sunday 9/20!
Best,
Abby + Sarah
News & Announcements
School Picture Day
School Picture day will take place on September 23rd. Parent volunteers are needed! Please consider signing up here.
Alcott Front Flower Beds Restoration
Thanks to a generous grant from the Garden Club of Concord we will be planting shade and drought- tolerant native plants to beautify the front flower beds at Alcott! Please join us on Sunday September 27th from 9 to 12: Planting Volunteer Sign-up. Bring gardening gloves and trowels if you have them!
Library Volunteers Needed
Mrs. O'Rourke is looking for a few library volunteers to shelve books Monday - Friday from 8:50 - 9:15. If you are interested in committing to a weekly spot for the year, please email korourke@concordps.org and let Mrs. O'Rourke know which day(s) you are available. Thanks for your support!
Fall Fest
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 20th from 11am–1pm! Join us for an afternoon of fall fun with bounce houses, games, crafts, face painting, pumpkin activities, and more! We’re also looking for parent volunteers to help make Fall Fest a fun and successful event for everyone: volunteer here. We can’t wait to celebrate with our Alcott community!
Alcott After School Programming
Concord Rec wants to hear from you! Concord Rec is sharing a short Feedback Survey to learn more about what types of programs families are interested in and how they can improve their afterschool enrichment offerings. Your feedback will help shape what programs will be offered in the future. Use this link for more details on the variety of afterschool enrichment programs offered this fall: Alcott School Programs - Concord Rec.
Volunteer as a Room Parent
Sign up here as a Room Parent to support your child's teacher, get to know the PTG better, and build connections with other parents. We currently still have a few open slots that need to be filled:
3-Lentini: 1 slot open
3-Refrigeri: 1 slot open
5-Wilson: 1 slot open
Save the Date for Alcott Movie Night: October 2
Join us Friday, October 2nd for Alcott Movie Night! The movie will be decided by the students the week leading up to the event. Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities, ticket sales, and more!
September Composting Volunteers Needed
Little kids and big trays sometimes need a helping hand, as well as some guidance as to what is compostable and the occasional removal of a ketchup packet or fork! Sign up here.
Calendar & Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a half day
September 4 - No School
September 7 - No School
September 16 - Back to School Night
September 20 - Fall Fest
September 23 - Picture Day
October 2 - Movie Night
In the Community
Elementary School Crossing Guards Needed
The Town of Concord is seeking a dependable person for part-time position assisting children and directing traffic at school crossings. Work Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM, and 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM.; Wednesday: 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM, and 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour with 2 hours minimum pay per day. Apply HERE.
Concord Rec Musical Theater
We still have spots available for the Musical Theater Experience this Fall! Register here: Here
The Garden Club of Concord
The Garden Club of Concord invites local organizations to apply for grants supporting gardening-related community projects. Over the years, we have made a significant impact on the community through our grants program. Funded by profits from the club’s annual May plant sale, grants support garden preservation, restoration, development, horticulture, and environmental conservation in Concord. To request an application or learn more, contact Sarah MacEachern at smaceachern@comcast.net or visit www.gardenclubofconcord.org.
Your Attention Please Film Screening
Join us for a screening of the powerful, new documentary Your Attention Please, followed by a panel discussion featuring the film's director/producer and writer. Additional panelists will include Turning Life On's founder, Adrienne Principe and Lexington Pediatric's Clinical Social Worker, Kerriann Ostlund. Hosted by The Intentional Tech Coalition Concord, Lex Kids Be Kids, and Tech-Wise Arlington. Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Lexington Venue, 1794 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA. Additional. Registration HERE.
Disney-Themed Kids Night Out
Need a Friday evening off? Drop off your K–4th graders for a fun Disney night hosted by Girl Scout Troop 64151 to help earn funds for our trip to NYC! Join us at the Concord Scout House on Friday, September 11, from 6:30–8:30 PM for Disney-themed games, crafts, and activities supervised by 8th-grade Cadettes and First Aid certified leaders. Cost is $20/child or $30/family (cash/Venmo at the door). Register here.
Join Cub Scout Pack 133
Interested in learning more about cub scouts? Pack 133 welcomes all genders, ages, and stages in Alcott, Thoreau and other Elementary Schools in the area. Join us for our first pack meeting (9/9, 6:30 pm, Concord Scout House), campout (9/19) and/or Rocket Launch (10/3). See our website, email cubmaster.concord133@gmail.com, and/or stop at our table at Back to School Night to learn more!
Concord Carlisle Adult & Community Education (CCACE) Fall Registration is Open
We have so many great programs this fall, including BLAST Babysitting Safety & CPR, Adulting 101: A Practical Boot Camp for Teens & Young Adults Preparing for Independence, and SAT Prep. Also check out the Early Learning Collaborative: Toddler Playgroup & Caregiver Education class and our Driver Education program. More info here.
Milldam Nursery School Portraits Fundraiser
Milldam Nursery School is partnering with the talented, local husband and wife team Cole & Keira photography to offer family portraits as a fundraising effort. There are mini, double and custom sessions available to meet your needs. The upcoming dates are: 9/20 and 10/10. Book yours today!
Kicks for Cancer T-Shirt Donations
Donate new or gently used Kicks for Cancer pink shirts at the Community Closet on 9/12 from 10-12pm or the CCF office 9/1-9/3 from 9am–4pm. Or purchase a new shirt to donate at the Kicks Pop-Up Merch Sale on Saturday, 9/19 at CCHS or at Back to School Nights in Carlisle on 9/17 and 9/24. Questions? Contact jbarry@concordcarlislefoundation.org.
SEPAC Hours
SEPAC Office Hours: Office hours are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 11-12:30 in the Main Library in the cafe area.Useful Links
