ALCOTT NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Photo Retake Day Tuesday, 6/1: 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.
School Supplies 2021-2022: We've partnered with 1st Day School Supplies once again to make purchasing and delivering your child's supplies to Alcott easy! Just click here and purchase your child's supplies for next year (select the grade they will be in for 21-22) and it will be delivered to Alcott before school starts in August. Please consider purchasing an extra kit or 2 to donate for those who need it.
Garden Creature Count and Outdoor Art Gallery: For those who participated in the Creature Hunt at the Alcott Student Garden, the final count is….drumroll, please.…43! There were 43 creatures that invaded the garden in May! These creatures have since been removed and in their place, ART (and veggies, of course)! The garden has turned into an outdoor gallery, displaying the children’s (laminated) artwork created in Mrs. Gordon’s class. Students were asked to either draw (K-2) or collage (3-5) something that one might find in a garden. The garden is looking quite festive will all of their masterpieces, so please feel free to visit outside of school hours. Art will be in place until June 4th.
Reminders from Mrs. O'Rourke:
Please return library books before June 4th.
Sign up for the Summer Reading Program at the Concord Free Public Library.
Keep reading on Sora.
May 28: Professional Day - No School for Students
May 31: Memorial Day - No School
Jun 16: Last Day of School
IN THE COMMUNITY
CFPL: The Children’s Department at the Concord Free Public Library will offer a free weekly, outdoor program for babies every Monday at 11am. We’ll gather in the side garden near the Sudbury Street entrance for stories, songs and rhymes in this gentle half hour story time for our very youngest patrons. Register at concordlibrary.org.
The Concord Education Fund (CEF) Teacher Appreciation Appeal lets you make a donation in the name of one or more of your child’s favorite teachers. It’s the perfect way to send a devoted teacher a special shout-out that not only shows your appreciation, but directly contributes to the excellent education our children are receiving. To date CEF has awarded more than two million dollars in grants that have enriched every area of Concord-Carlisle education at every grade level -- from Active Boards, iPads and digital microscopes to stop-action movie making, science podcasts and teen mentoring. Take some time to learn more about the many grants made possible by community support of the CEF at concordedfund.org.
Operation Celebration! To celebrate this year's graduates and promote both community and school spirit, the Concord Education Fund will again be launching Operation Celebration! Celebrate a CCHS senior by purchasing an 18-inch gold foil balloon imprinted with "Congratulations CCHS Grad!" Balloons are $20 each and will be delivered to the graduate's home the day before graduation accompanied by a personalized note. Deliveries are only to Concord and Carlisle addresses. Balloons ordered for students living in Boston and other towns will be distributed to the students at school. To order balloons, go to: concordedfund.org For questions, please email Trish Siefer at: thesiefers@gmail.com
Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) offers onsite and remote summer private lessons—Keep learning and fun going this summer with private music instruction. Join a community of music lovers by taking up a new instrument or improving your existing skills. Your child will appreciate starting lessons in the summer without the stress from school and busy schedules. Craving a bit of social interaction? Let us help you join a rock, jazz, or chamber music ensemble and receive coaching from an accomplished faculty member. CCM is the area’s non-profit community music school located at 1317 Main Street. Financial assistance is available. ConcordConservatory.org / info@concordconservatory.org / (978) 369-0010
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Helpful Links:
PTG online volunteer information and sign-up: Please visit our SignUpGenius Page and our website to discover all the ways both working and non-working parents and guardians are needed to support our wonderful staff, students, and families. Have something to offer that you don’t see listed there? There’s a place for you to submit that info as well! We hope to hear from you!