The Alcott PTG Weekly Email
The PTG provides information and support to the Alcott community and raises funds to help make our school the best it can be.
News and Announcements
A Message from the PTG
Welcome back! We hope everyone had a great summer! The PTG is excited about the upcoming school year, as we continue to focus on building and strengthening our Alcott community. The Fall is a busy time! Look out for information on our many PTG-supported events, room parent announcements regarding opportunities to get together outside and inside of the school, fundraisers which help make supporting the Alcott community possible, and the many ways to volunteer! Remember, the Alcott Owl is your go-to weekly source for all that is happening in our school community and beyond, so keep reading, and spread the word!
PTG President: Liz Gibbs
PTG Vice President: Abby Flanagan
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First Day of School
The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 28th. This is a half day, meaning dismissal occurs at 12:25. There is no school on Friday, August 30th and Monday, September 2nd.
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Open House
Teachers will be hosting an open house for students on Tuesday, August 27th from 2:00-3:00pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your child to meet their new teacher and see their classroom. From 3:00-4:00PM the PTG will host a popsicle party for kindergarteners and their families. Please stay to meet some other new K students!
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METCO Family Friends Meet & Greet
Join us on Tuesday, August 27th from 3-4pm [directly following the Alcott Open House] on the school playground. We will be there to welcome you into the MFF community, give the kids time to reconnect/meet, and answer any questions that you have for us. Hope to see you there!
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Back to School Night
Save the date for Alcott’s Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 18th. A more detailed schedule will be released later in the month.
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School Supplies
If you did not order supplies through the PTG earlier in the summer, a link to the supply lists for each grade level can be found here. If this is a financial hardship for your family, please reach out to Alcott's school counselor, Rene Kashmiri (rkashmiri@concordps.org), who will coordinate school supplies for your child.
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Bus Assignments
Bus assignments will be available later in the month. You can access bus routes on the transportation website.
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School Lunch
Massachusetts has funded universal free public school breakfast and lunch this year and orders can be placed on the Nutrislice website. If you don't have an account you can create one with your child’s lunch ID. Email Food Services Director Jess Brown (jebrown@concordps.org) if you need your ID. Breakfast orders must be placed by 7am the day of attendance and can be placed up to five days in advance. Doors open for breakfast at 8:40am. Lunch orders must be placed by 8am the day of attendance and can be placed up to five days in advance. Per state regulation, the District is no longer offering grab and go lunches on Wednesdays.
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Library Volunteers
Mrs. O'Rourke is looking for 1 or 2 library volunteers to check in and shelve books Monday - Friday from 8:50 - 9:15. She is looking for people who are able to commit to a weekly spot for the year. If you are interested, please email korourke@concordps.org and let Mrs. O'Rourke know what day(s) you are available. Thanks for your support!
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Room Parents Needed
2024-25 Room Parents Needed! Being a Room Parent is not only rewarding but a great way to connect with Alcott, your child, the teacher and other families! This year the PTG is particularly excited to focus once again on strengthening community and building relationships. Room Parents have a big role to play here and we hope you will consider volunteering! If interested please sign up here.
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Clothes and Textile Recycling
Contributing to the clothing drop-off bins at Alcott benefits the school community by providing the PTG with additional funds to support school programs and activities. This not only helps the environment by recycling clothes and linens but also directly enhances the educational experience for students and community. Click here for more information.
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Volunteer!
Many hands make light work, and the activities of the PTG truly aren't possible without the many amazing volunteers who help make everything happen. Not sure what you want to do, or how to get involved? Fill out this short volunteer form and we'll get back to you about finding an opportunity. There is something for everyone: jobs to do at home after work hours, opportunities to be in the school with the students, even just a one-hour shift in the School Garden or selling popcorn at Movie Night. Everything helps, and it's fun!
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Calendar and Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a Half Day
Aug 27- Open house (2pm-3pm) and MFF meet and greet (3pm-4pm)
Aug 28 - First day of school (half day)
Aug 30- No school
Sept 2- No school (Labor Day)
Sept 18 - Back to School night
Sept 21- METCO Family Friend Fall Picnic (1pm-3pm) *rain date Sunday, Sept 22
In the Community
CCYL Girls 2024 FALL BALL: Grades 1-5
Sundays: 2:30-3:30pm: HS Upper Grass Fields. 1st Session = Sept 8th. *Early Bird Pricing ends 8/31* Clinic focusing on Skills, Drills + Scrimmaging. These sessions are both a great soft-intro into women's lacrosse AND a way to get in more year-round lacrosse. If you have to miss a session or two, that's OK and still worth it! LINK to Registration is here or visit the CCYL homepage and click on REGISTER (top right nav)
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New Parent Ed classes this fall from CCACE!
It’s a new school year, and we have a wide variety of offerings, some new and some tried and true, including executive function with Sarah Ward on Oct. 21. Check out our full selection of listings with registration info here. You can also email us at ace@concordps or call us at 978-318-1432.
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IMSCC Private Music lessons
We welcome new students and adults of all ages. Lessons are one-on-one with IMSCC's expert instructors are available for all band and orchestra instruments as well as voice, piano, guitar, bass guitar and ukulele. The 16-week session begins in September and take place after school and in the evenings at CCHS and the Carlisle school. Start the enrollment process by filling out a lesson inquiry form. Click here for more about IMSCC.
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IMSCC Small group lessons for 4th and 5th graders
IMSCC instructors teach groups of 3-5 students learning the same instrument, with separate groups for first year and second year players. Group lessons are available for most band and orchestra instruments. Click here for information and to register. Email Debbie Levine with questions.
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Join the Alcott PTG
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!
Alcott PTG, 93 Laurel St, Concord, MA 01742, USA
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