PTG Highlights: PTG Annual Appeal, PTG Volunteers Needed, Staff Luncheon

Still thinking about donating to the PTG? There is still time! The Annual Appeal focuses on raising money needed for the Alcott PTG to provide programs for our children and the Alcott faculty & staff, which are 100% funded by your generous donations! As a result, your child’s learning experience is greatly enhanced. The Alcott PTG appreciates the time, effort, and funding offered and provided by our wonderful community of families. Please consider making a donation today - click here. Thank you!

The PTG needs YOU! We have a number of positions open and many programs that will be unable to run without volunteers! Please contact cbdriscoll@comcast.net OR jane.baldini@gmail.com for more information! We really appreciate your support! Cheri Driscoll and Jane Baldini, PTG Co – Presidents

2019 Winter Staff Appreciation Luncheon: Please sign up here. The bi-annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon is Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 12:30 pm in the Alcott School cafeteria. Please help out by contributing a food item whether it be a salad, entrée, or dessert (you CAN use nuts). Teacher favorites and other meal suggestions have been made on the signup sheet, but by no means are you limited to those items. We know people are very busy, so please consider making a FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION if you don't have time to make/bring a food item for the luncheon. Just drop off the contribution in the Staff Appreciation box in the teachers’ mailbox room to the right of the office or send in an envelope to school with your child marked "Teacher Appreciation Luncheon."  Make checks payable to Alcott PTG. We would like to have contributions by Tuesday, January 22, 2019. If you miss the deadline, not to worry, we will not turn away donations received after that date. Please consider volunteering to help with CLEANUP after the luncheon. Children are welcome to join you. We are always short volunteers, so if we can get several volunteers it will go quickly. You may drop off your food items in the cafeteria after 9 a.m. and before 12:00 p.m. on the day of the luncheon, Tuesday, January 29, 2019. We do not have use of ovens, so any food that needs to be served warm should be dropped off closer to 12:00 p.m. in cafeteria. Please help us show our beloved Alcott Staff how much we appreciate them and all they do! If you have further questions, please email at Jennifer.soillis@comcast.net. Thank you! Jennifer Soillis & Angela Lipson - The Staff Appreciation Co-Chairs

HAPPENING AT ALCOTT
Jan 18: School Spirit Day – Hat Day
Jan 21: No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 25: Parents at Lunch
Jan 29: PTG Sponsored Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Feb 1: Students Progress Reports Published in the Aspen Portal

PTG Highlights: New Workshops, CPS Orchestra Concert, Volunteer Opportunities, Sock Drop and more . . .

Stop Motion Animation Workshop – Grades 4 & 5:  Back by Popular demand!  Come join other interested “movie makers” in the computer Lab for 5 weeks this winter. We will be using a variety of materials in our movies, including: paper, figurines, cars, toys, beads, pom poms, and materials that you can bring from home.  We will be use laptops and the HUE animation application. Partner work will be encouraged. Class run by Mr. Peachy. Monday mornings 1/14, 1/22* (tues), 1/28, 2/4  and 2/11. 8-8:50am, Computer Lab.  Cost $60.  Register here. Questions? Email: alcottworkshops@gmail.com.

Please join us for our monthly PTG meeting Wednesday January 16th at 9:15AM in the faculty room. Special guest Maria Barker Director of Food and Nutrition Services for CPS will talk to us about school lunch menus and payments. Maria will also be taking any suggestions you may have. Hope to see you there!

The Concord Public Schools String Orchestra program is presenting the annual String Jamboree concert at CCHS on January 17th at 7pm. (String students come at 5:30pm for the dress rehearsal). Every grade level in the string program from grade 4 to 12 will be performing at this exciting concert. Hope to see you there!

Before School Sports Workshop – Grades 1 & 2: In this classic workshop led by Ms. McMahon and Ms. Curran, kids get their yayas out before school with running, jumping and playing games. This session, gymnastic equipment is out for all classes to add new skills and fun. In addition, all will enjoy Dr. Dodge, Escape and Pinball! 5 weeks, Thursdays 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14.  8:00-8:50am, Gymnasium.  Cost $60.  Register here.  Questions? Email:  alcottworkshops@gmail.com.

HELP! Before/After School Workshop Volunteers Needed:  Please HELP!! We will have no more workshops after March. We ideally need 2 people to help split duties. The needs are all administrative in nature (facilitating vendors/teachers, coordinating registrations, create flyer, communication with parents etc). If you can help in any way please contact alcottworkshops@gmail.com.  We want to keep these great enrichment programs available for our kids. Thank you for your consideration!

Math Night – Help Needed!  If you think you can help out, please email: alcottptgvolunteers@gmail.com.

Parent Education program on "Talking with Your Children About Diversity: Building Bridges of Understanding, Appreciation and Respect": The Center for Parents and Teachers invites all parents/caregivers (adults only, please) to come listen to the nationally-renowned educator Principal Kafele address this sensitive and important issue on Monday, January 14, 2019, from 7:30 – 9 PM at Concord-Carlisle High School Auditorium. Free and open to parents and all interested adults (adults only, please). TO HELP WITH OUR PLANNING (and to read the description), PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THIS FREE EVENT HERE.

Operation Sock Drop – Friends of Boston’s Homeless – Donate by this Friday in box at Alcott:  Believe it or not, socks are the most critically needed and requested item in our area’s homeless shelters.  New, clean socks provide warmth and comfort as well as help to contribute to good health and hygiene.  Unfortunately, socks are highly under-donated because people often wear them until they are no longer usable.  Each year, Friends of Boston’s Homeless gives out over 8.000 pairs of socks to people in need.  This month, our goal is to contribute 500 pairs of new socks to this cause. Please help us by donating to our collection box in the front entry of the school.  Thank you for your help, and we hope you have a safe and happy holiday.

HAPPENING AT ALCOTT
Jan 16: PTG Meeting 9:15 AM Faculty Room
Jan 18: School Spirit Day – Hat Day
Jan 21: No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 25: Parents at Lunch
Jan 29: PTG Sponsored Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Feb 1: Students Progress Reports Published in the Aspen Portal

PTG Highlights: Note from Nurse Amante, Coats for Kids Collection

Note from School Nurse, Paula Amante: Flu and cold season is quickly approaching.   Here are some guidelines to help you determine when you should keep your child home:

  • If your child has had a fever of 100.0 or more within the last 24 hours.

  • If your child has had diarrhea or vomiting within the last 24 hours or is unable to eat normally.

  • If your child has a contagious illness, for example, strep throat or conjunctivitis and has not been taking an antibiotic for at least 24 hours.

  • If your child is unable to participate fully in school activities because of illness.

  • If your child requires medication for fever.

Remember, if you keep your child home, you must notify the school by filling out a Report Attendance Form. This can be found on the Alcott Website under the Parents tab. Please be specific with illness details when reporting your child out sick, i.e. fever, sore throat, coughs, etc. Wishing everyone good health!

Coats for Kids: Concord Middle School’s Coats for Kids Club needs the elementary schools help in collecting coats for Anton’s Cleaners annual Coats for Kids drive.  In the front entrance, a box is available for all winter coats for kids, adults, and babies that are in good wearable condition. We cannot accept vests, hats, gloves, or snow pants. Please donate coats that you would give a friend to wear. Coats are being collected now through January 6th, 2019. Thank you for your donation. 

HAPPENING AT ALCOTT
Dec 21: Parents at Lunch
Dec 22 - Jan 1: December Break
Jan 16: PTG Meeting 9:15 AM Faculty Room
Jan 18: School Spirit Day – Hat Day
Jan 21: No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 25: Parents at Lunch
Jan 29: PTG Sponsored Staff Appreciation Luncheon