The Thursday Owl - June 8, 2023

ALCOTT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Ice Cream Celebration Thank you! The end of year All School Ice Cream/Italian Ice Celebration was a blast for all! Thank you to the Parents/Guardians, Teachers and Staff for making this all happen for these great students. 

Alcott School Variety Show, this Friday, June 9 at 6pm. The Alcott School Variety Show is a family-friendly evening that showcases the awesome talents of our Alcott students (and sometimes teachers!) This is meant to be a fun, supportive night, with no competition involved. Located at the Alcott Auditorium. Any questions? Email Kate Sexauer at ksexauer@concordps.org

School Supplies 2023-2024: We've partnered with 1st Day School Supplies 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 23-24) 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. Deadline to order is July 1.

A note from the Art Room: Hi Everyone! One last call for green Art Bags! Please have your kids return them to me in the Art Room anytime. Thanks so much-Barbara

The Alcott Chess Club wrapped up its annual chess tournament last week with prizes, gifts and medals for everyone. And for some, they were bestowed trophies. These trophy winners were: K-1: Adam Siala, Levi Teman, Lucas Perez-Ortiz. 

  • 2-3: Max Cardinale, Oliver Gertzenstein, Gabriel Stevens and Sierra Wessler. 

  • Finally, Grades 4-5: Eric Li, Erick Liu, Santi Blas-Vyas and Vivian Irwin.

We also want to salute our 5th graders who will be moving on to Concord Middle School! They have been a vibrant part of the chess club for many years and will be missed. They are: Charlie Schmidt, Judah Wessler, Felix Shutzer, and Ruby Kong-Pickman. Have a great summer everyone and we look forward to seeing you in the fall! KB/DF 

Yearbook Update: The Yearbooks will be arriving and distributed on the last week of school (likely 6/12).  A huge thank you to Helen Clancy who has published this awesome memory bank year after year! 

SEPAC looking for volunteers! Would you like to get involved with the Concord and Concord-Carlisle SEPAC. Any and all involvement is welcome. We would love to have your voices join us. Open board and liaison positions are available. For more information please email concordsepac@gmail.com.
Elections will take place June 8th at 7pm. Please join us. We are a volunteer organization of parents and guardians of students on IEPs and other individuals interested in special education residing in Concord, Carlisle or Boston . We join together to provide representation, information, resources, and support to our community. We provide input and support to our school districts and school committees in their work on matters pertaining to special education. Any interested individuals, whether or not their children are receiving special education, are welcome and encouraged to join the SEPAC and participate in SEPAC meetings, events, and activities.Elections & Prep for year ahead: zoom link:

5th grade parents Volunteer Opportunities for Middle School PTG - We are recruiting for CMS school year 23-24. Step up, connect and help lead our PTG team! Reach out to Susannah Benner: cmsptgpresidents@gmail.com. Volunteer positions include:

  • VP of Engagement - Help recruit parents to join in CMS events

  • International Celebration team- Join other team members to create a new cultural celebration at CMS

  • Sponsorships of the directory - Join the successful team to solicit Sponsorships

  • Book Sale Chair - Organize CMS book fair

  • Staff Appreciation co-chair -Assist the co-chair with various lunches and tokens of thanks for the CMS staff.

  • Fundraising events - help us with a few low-effort fundraising initiatives."

Alcott Twitter - Follow Alcott on its new Twitter account!

Update on the Middle School Project. The full schedule is here.

Calendar and important dates

***Every Wednesday is now a half-day***

June 9 - Alcott school Spirit Day - wear your Alcott apparel to school!!

June 9 - Alcott Variety Show

June 12 - 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony

June 14 - Half Day LAST DAY and Clap Out


CPS/CCRSD 22-23 School Calendar can be found here

IN THE COMMUNITY

Concord Conservatory of Music Rock Lab for kids and teen groups this fall! The Lab matches up musicians of similar age and ability to form a real rock band! They'll  rehearse, explore group dynamics, song choices, and soloing, and when  ready, CCM will provide gig opportunities in the community! Students who participate in Rock Lab should be familiar with chords and the blues scale. Percussion, guitar, electric bass, saxophone, trumpet players, and singers are all encouraged to join. To arrange for an audition and placement evaluation for fall 2023, complete the Sign-Up Form (ConcordConservatory.org / 978-369-0010 or email info@concordconservatory.org

On Saturday, June 24 in Carlisle, the William's Be Yourself Challenge (WBYC) Organization will host the 3rd Annual William's Flat Brimmed Parkour Challenge.  This community event will take place during Carlisle's Old Home Day with HUB Parkour instructors and an open parkour obstacle course from 11:00am-3:00pm.  Sign up now!

Juneteenth Mural Painting with The Robbins House (grades K-3) - SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 10:30—11:30 AM. Children's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742. Juneteenth Mural Painting with The Robbins House (grades K-3). Come celebrate Juneteenth by helping to create a mural in honor of Ellen Garrison — “Concord’s Daughter” and an Upstander for Civil Rights! Registration opens on Saturday, May 27 for kids in K-3rd grade. Robbins HouseThis program will be presented by The Robbins House and hosted by Concord Free Public Library. Registration for this event opens Saturday, May 27 at 9:00 AM.

Picnic in the Park, Concord, MA – July 4th Celebration – Emerson Field - Please come and join us for the annual Picnic in the Park, held on the 4th of July, from 11:00 AM till 4:30 PM at Emerson Field! This is a family fun event, which has been held since 1975. It features plenty of music, games, food, and entertainment for all ages. This year Southern Rail and the Concord Band will be performing. Bring your own picnic basket and just relax on the grass, listen to music, or enjoy some of the food from several local non-profit organizations. It’s a great way to enjoy the holiday with family and friends in a relaxing community social event. A children’s bicycle parade, which is one of the highlights of the picnic, assembles at 11:15 AM in front of the Amory. Many children in colorful costumes file into the park on bicycles, tricycles, strollers, and baby carriages, decorated in the colors of the day: Red, White and Blue! The parade route follows the entire length of the tree-lined alley, all to the delight of the crowd.

PMC KIDS RIDE! Join us for the PMC Kids Ride on Sunday, June 11th from 8:30am - 12pm at Willard Elementary School, 185 Powder Mill Road, Concord. Kids ages 5 to 15 are invited to ride either a 1, 4, 8 or 12 mile route to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. There will be a separate 1/4 - 1/2 mile Jr. Ride for riders with training wheels and those under 5. Celebrate at the finish line with delicious food, music, games and activities. To register, volunteer or donate, go to kids.pmc.org/concord. Help us make a difference in the fight against cancer!

Please visit this space for updates on sports, music and theater registration dates, seminars, and more events throughout town. 

PTG online volunteer information and sign-up: Please visit 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!

The Thursday Owl - June 1, 2023

ALCOTT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Ice Cream Celebration on June 2, Please Read: 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 2 after students' lunch recess period.  Look out for more information from your child's teacher about their choice of Chocolate or Vanilla Ice Cream with sprinkles from Bedford Farms or other allergy friendly options! We need your help to make it fun and safe for all so please look out for a teacher email with permission slips.  

5th Grade Dues: Every year the 5th Grade Committee collects “5th grade dues” from parents to support the 5th graders' special year-end activities. We ask for your dues contribution of $40 this year and sincerely thank you for your generosity. In addition to the dues mentioned, you can also contribute to 5th grade activities directly by buying “support shares” of three activities: the Annual outing, the Moving Up ceremony, and the 5th grade-made yearbook.

METCO MFF (METCO Friends & Families) Event for End of 2022/2023 School Year. For more information or if your child is interested in becoming a friend, please email liv.woods@gmail.com; Wednesday June 7th: Playdate with Buddies and Ice Cream Social (MFF only).

From the Library: Friday, May 26th will be the last day for library book checkout for this school year. Please return all books by June 9th. The Library Book Swap will run from June 1st to June 8th. Students can exchange 1-3 books from home (elementary school age appropriate and in gently used condition) that they no longer want for books that have been donated by other students. This will be done at the end of their library class.

Elementary Band and Orchestra: Enrollment Open: Registration for Band and Orchestra is open for rising 4th- and 5th-Grade students. Students in 4th Grade meet once per week during school to learn fundamentals in a mixed instrument group setting. 5th-Grade meets twice per week - once during the school day and once before school as a full ensemble. Returning 5th-Graders should re-register for this coming school year. Click here to join Band or Orchestra (concordbands.org/join)!

New for next year: IMSCC is offering after-school, same-instrument, small-group lessons for our 4th- and 5th-Grade musicians, which complement the in-school ensemble programs. Private or small group lessons are recommended but not required for our beginners. Scholarships are available. Additionally, if you wish to pursue private or small group lessons, you are not required to do so through IMSCC. For more information about IMSCC visit this link.

Yearbook Update: The Yearbooks will be arriving and distributed on the last week of school (likely 6/12).  A huge thank you to Helen Clancy who has published this awesome memory bank year after year! 

SEPAC looking for volunteers!
Would you like to get involved with the Concord and Concord-Carlisle SEPAC. Any and all involvement is welcome. We would love to have your voices join us. Open board and liaison positions are available. For more information please email concordsepac@gmail.com.
Elections will take place June 8th at 7pm. Please join us.
We are a volunteer organization of parents and guardians of students on IEPs and other individuals interested in special education residing in Concord, Carlisle or Boston . We join together to provide representation, information, resources, and support to our community. We provide input and support to our school districts and school committees in their work on matters pertaining to special education. Any interested individuals, whether or not their children are receiving special education, are welcome and encouraged to join the SEPAC and participate in SEPAC meetings, events, and activities.
Elections & Prep for year ahead: zoom link:

5th grade parents Volunteer Opportunities for Middle School PTG - We are recruiting for CMS school year 23-24. Step up, connect and help lead our PTG team! Reach out to Susannah Benner: cmsptgpresidents@gmail.com. Volunteer positions include:

  • VP of Engagement - Help recruit parents to join in CMS events

  • International Celebration team- Join other team members to create a new cultural celebration at CMS

  • Sponsorships of the directory - Join the successful team to solicit Sponsorships

  • Book Sale Chair - Organize CMS book fair

  • Staff Appreciation co-chair -Assist the co-chair with various lunches and tokens of thanks for the CMS staff.

  • Fundraising events - help us with a few low-effort fundraising initiatives."

Alcott Twitter - Follow Alcott on its new Twitter account!

Update on the Middle School Project. The full schedule is here.

Calendar and important dates

***Every Wednesday is now a half-day***

June 2 - Ice Cream Social at lunch

June 7 - METCO Playdate with Buddies and Ice Cream Social

June 9 - Alcott Variety Show

June 12 - 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony

June 14 - Half Day LAST DAY and Clap Out


CPS/CCRSD 22-23 School Calendar can be found here

IN THE COMMUNITY

On Saturday, June 24 in Carlisle, the William's Be Yourself Challenge (WBYC) Organization will host the 3rd Annual William's Flat Brimmed Parkour Challenge.  This community event will take place during Carlisle's Old Home Day with HUB Parkour instructors and an open parkour obstacle course from 11:00am-3:00pm.  Sign up now!

Thoreau's Fun Fair - June 2 6-9pm - Get ready for Thoreau's 2nd Annual Fun Fair!!! This year it will be held on Friday June 2nd from 6-9pm at Thoreau Elementary. This rain or shine event is going to be epic! Once again we will have fun and interactive inflatables, our midway of obstacles and games, concessions, food trucks, the Reason's to be Cheerful Chill Wagon, the Photo Booth and more! The Dunk Tank team featuring beloved staff members will also be a featured event and the Magenta Dance Place will be there to lead fun dances and games from 6:30-8:30! This year we will have a Monster Obstacle Course for some exciting head-to-head races against friends and family members! The all-access wristbands will be $25/child and can be purchased in advance by clicking here or on the night of the event.

Concord Conservatory’s Early Bird Discount on Fall Group Classes - Register between June 1st–12th to receive special pricing,10% off kids and adult group classes. CCM classes provide excellence in music education, balancing rigor with the joy and fun of creating music. Choose the right class for you and your kids and lock in your space—early childhood, American Roots, banjo, guitar, keyboard, ukulele, and Rhythmic Solfège classes, and more. Young enthusiastic singers can sign-up for Beginner Vocals for ages 6 – 8 or the new Concord Conservatory Children’s Chorus for ages 9 – 13. Check our website, ConcordConservatory.org, for new group classes! info@concordconservatory.org/(978) 369-0010. CCM,1317 Main Street, West Concord. Financial assistance available.

How To Talk to Kids About Gun Violence |FREE Live Zoom webinar on Wednesday, June 7, 7:00-8:00 pm EDT | Join this Discovery Museum Speaker Series event to hear specialists in child behavior, trauma, and exposure to violence discuss how to answer children’s questions about gun violence and manage our own fears as we try to keep them safe. This panel discussion will be moderated by The Boston Globe’s Kara Baskin, who has previously written about this topic. The event is free, advanced registration is required at http://bit.ly/DMSpeakerSeries. Certificates of attendance will be available upon request.

Juneteenth Mural Painting with The Robbins House (grades K-3) - SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 10:00—11:30 AM. Children's Activity RoomMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742. Juneteenth Mural Painting with The Robbins House (grades K-3). Come celebrate Juneteenth by helping to create a mural in honor of Ellen Garrison — “Concord’s Daughter” and an Upstander for Civil Rights! Registration opens on Saturday, May 27 for kids in K-3rd grade. Robbins HouseThis program will be presented by The Robbins House and hosted by Concord Free Public Library. Registration for this event opens Saturday, May 27 at 9:00 AM.

Registration is open for Concord-Carlisle Youth Soccer Fall 2023 Travel and Intown soccer programs. Programs are for students in grades PreK through 8. Registration closes on June 16 for travel and July 28 for intown programs. For more information go to www.ccysoccer.org.

Picnic in the Park, Concord, MA – July 4th Celebration – Emerson Field - Please come and join us for the annual Picnic in the Park, held on the 4th of July, from 11:00 AM till 4:30 PM at Emerson Field! This is a family fun event, which has been held since 1975. It features plenty of music, games, food, and entertainment for all ages. This year Southern Rail and the Concord Band will be performing. Bring your own picnic basket and just relax on the grass, listen to music, or enjoy some of the food from several local non-profit organizations. It’s a great way to enjoy the holiday with family and friends in a relaxing community social event.
A children’s bicycle parade, which is one of the highlights of the picnic, assembles at 11:15 AM in front of the Amory. Many children in colorful costumes file into the park on bicycles, tricycles, strollers, and baby carriages, decorated in the colors of the day: Red, White and Blue! The parade route follows the entire length of the tree-lined alley, all to the delight of the crowd.

IMSCC Music lessons - Fall 2023 enrollment opens next week! We are accepting new student inquiries now!
Enrollment begins June 5 for the fall session of one-on-one music lessons with IMSCC. New students: To start the enrollment process please fill out a lesson inquiry form at https://ccace.asapconnected.com/#PrivateLessons. We will follow up by asking an instructor to contact you to arrange lesson times. Currently enrolled students will receive an invoice and do not need to fill out an inquiry form.
Enrollment is ongoing for the flexible summer session starting June 20. To enroll in the summer session, all students, new and returning, please submit a lesson inquiry form at https://ccace.asapconnected.com/#PrivateLessons
More information about IMSCC at http://www.concordcarlisleace.org/instrumental-music-school. If you have questions please email Debbie Levine.

PMC KIDS RIDE! Join us for the PMC Kids Ride on Sunday, June 11th from 8:30am - 12pm at Willard Elementary School, 185 Powder Mill Road, Concord. Kids ages 5 to 15 are invited to ride either a 1, 4, 8 or 12 mile route to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. There will be a separate 1/4 - 1/2 mile Jr. Ride for riders with training wheels and those under 5. Celebrate at the finish line with delicious food, music, games and activities. To register, volunteer or donate, go to kids.pmc.org/concord. Help us make a difference in the fight against cancer!

Patriots Field Hockey Clinics offer players fun and intensive field hockey programs for children entering Grades 3-9. Our clinics are appropriate for players of all levels and allow for maximum enjoyment, improvement and understanding of the game for every camper. Registration is open for our 2023 Summer Camp on our website.  2023 Summer Field Hockey Camp, Concord Carlisle High School , June 19th-23rd, 9am-2pm.

Please visit this space for updates on sports, music and theater registration dates, seminars, and more events throughout town. 

PTG online volunteer information and sign-up: Please visit 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!

The Thursday Owl - May 25, 2023

ALCOTT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

5th Grade Spring Fair  — this morning - Thursday, May 25th.  The 5th Grade Spring Fair is this morning during the school day!  Students will come with their classroom teachers during their grade’s assigned time slot.  The Fair will be held outside (fingers crossed for clear skies) and will feature:

· GAMES and ACTIVITIES created by the 5th graders

· RAFFLES with numerous baskets on offer

· BOOK SALE with gently used children's books

What will students need to bring from home?

· Quarters and dollar bills (everything priced $0.50 - $1.00)

· About $5 - $10 total

· A shopping bag to carry any items they may buy or win

Please note: parents/guardians may not attend the Fair unless already registered as a volunteer for this event. 

If any parents or guardians need assistance for their student to participate, please reach out to Rene Kashmiri, at rkashmiri@concordps.org, to discuss arrangements for assistance through the Alcott Family Fund.

Proceeds from the Fair will go toward the 5th Grade Fund to support the 5th Grade Class Gift to Alcott and 5th Grade end-of-year celebration activities.  Any questions please contact alcott5thgradecomm@gmail.com..

Free Marker Recycling Program at Alcott Ending Today: The free marker (and other plastic writing instrument) recycling program sponsored by Bic and Terracycle is ending. All items to be recycled need to be in the bin in Alcott's front lobby by Thursday, May 25th. No crayons or pencils accepted. 

Ice Cream Celebration on June 2, Please Read: 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 2 after students' lunch recess period.  Look out for more information from your child's teacher about their choice of Chocolate or Vanilla Ice Cream with sprinkles from Bedford Farms or other allergy friendly options! We need your help to make it fun and safe for all so please look out for a teacher email with permission slips.  

5th Grade Dues: Every year the 5th Grade Committee collects “5th grade dues” from parents to support the 5th graders' special year-end activities. We ask for your dues contribution of $40 this year and sincerely thank you for your generosity. In addition to the dues mentioned, you can also contribute to 5th grade activities directly by buying “support shares” of three activities: the Annual outing, the Moving Up ceremony, and the 5th grade-made yearbook.

METCO MFF (METCO Friends & Families) Event for End of 2022/2023 School Year. For more information or if your child is interested in becoming a friend, please email liv.woods@gmail.com; Wednesday June 7th: Playdate with Buddies and Ice Cream Social (MFF only).

From the Library: Friday, May 26th will be the last day for library book checkout for this school year. Please return all books by June 9th. The Library Book Swap will run from June 1st to June 8th. Students can exchange 1-3 books from home (elementary school age appropriate and in gently used condition) that they no longer want for books that have been donated by other students. This will be done at the end of their library class.

Elementary Band and Orchestra: Enrollment Open: Registration for Band and Orchestra is open for rising 4th- and 5th-Grade students. Students in 4th Grade meet once per week during school to learn fundamentals in a mixed instrument group setting. 5th-Grade meets twice per week - once during the school day and once before school as a full ensemble. Returning 5th-Graders should re-register for this coming school year. Click here to join Band or Orchestra (concordbands.org/join)!

New for next year: IMSCC is offering after-school, same-instrument, small-group lessons for our 4th- and 5th-Grade musicians, which complement the in-school ensemble programs. Private or small group lessons are recommended but not required for our beginners. Scholarships are available. Additionally, if you wish to pursue private or small group lessons, you are not required to do so through IMSCC. For more information about IMSCC visit this link.

Yearbook Update: The Yearbooks will be arriving and distributed on the last week of school (likely 6/12).  A huge thank you to Helen Clancy who has published this awesome memory bank year after year! 

5th grade parents Volunteer Opportunities for Middle School PTG - We are recruiting for CMS school year 23-24. Step up, connect and help lead our PTG team! Reach out to Susannah Benner: cmsptgpresidents@gmail.com. Volunteer positions include:

  • VP of Engagement - Help recruit parents to join in CMS events

  • International Celebration team- Join other team members to create a new cultural celebration at CMS

  • Sponsorships of the directory - Join the successful team to solicit Sponsorships

  • Book Sale Chair - Organize CMS book fair

  • Staff Appreciation co-chair -Assist the co-chair with various lunches and tokens of thanks for the CMS staff.

  • Fundraising events - help us with a few low-effort fundraising initiatives."

Alcott Twitter - Follow Alcott on its new Twitter account!

Update on the Middle School Project. The full schedule is here.

Calendar and important dates

***Every Wednesday is now a half-day***

May 25 - 5th Grade Spring Fair

May 31 - Alcott Field Day

June 2 - Ice Cream Social at lunch

June 7 - METCO Playdate with Buddies and Ice Cream Social

June 9 - Alcott Variety Show

June 12 - 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony

June 14 - Half Day LAST DAY and Clap Out


CPS/CCRSD 22-23 School Calendar can be found here

IN THE COMMUNITY

CCYS is holding evaluations for its travel soccer program and tryouts for its Liverpool club soccer program the weeks of May 22 and May 29. Please go to www.ccysoccer.org for specific dates/times and for more detailed program information. 

On Saturday, June 24 in Carlisle, the William's Be Yourself Challenge (WBYC) Organization will host the 3rd Annual William's Flat Brimmed Parkour Challenge.  This community event will take place during Carlisle's Old Home Day with HUB Parkour instructors and an open parkour obstacle course from 11:00am-3:00pm.  Sign up now!

How To Talk to Kids About Gun Violence |FREE Live Zoom webinar on Wednesday, June 7, 7:00-8:00 pm EDT | Join this Discovery Museum Speaker Series event to hear specialists in child behavior, trauma, and exposure to violence discuss how to answer children’s questions about gun violence and manage our own fears as we try to keep them safe. This panel discussion will be moderated by The Boston Globe’s Kara Baskin, who has previously written about this topic. The event is free, advanced registration is required at http://bit.ly/DMSpeakerSeries. Certificates of attendance will be available upon request.

IMSCC Summer music lessons are enrolling now! Enrollment is open for the summer session of one-on-one music lessons with IMSCC. For the summer semester, families can choose which weeks they would like to sign up for - students can register to take lessons during any or all of the 10 weeks of the session, June 20 through August 25. Lessons take place at CCHS and the Carlisle school. To start the enrollment process, new and returning students please fill out a lesson inquiry form. We will follow up by asking an instructor to contact you to arrange lesson times. More information at http://www.concordcarlisleace.org/instrumental-music-school. If you have questions please email Debbie Levine.

PMC KIDS RIDE! Join us for the PMC Kids Ride on Sunday, June 11th from 8:30am - 12pm at Willard Elementary School, 185 Powder Mill Road, Concord. Kids ages 5 to 15 are invited to ride either a 1, 4, 8 or 12 mile route to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. There will be a separate 1/4 - 1/2 mile Jr. Ride for riders with training wheels and those under 5. Celebrate at the finish line with delicious food, music, games and activities. To register, volunteer or donate, go to kids.pmc.org/concord. Help us make a difference in the fight against cancer!

Patriots Field Hockey Clinics offer players fun and intensive field hockey programs for children entering Grades 3-9. Our clinics are appropriate for players of all levels and allow for maximum enjoyment, improvement and understanding of the game for every camper. Registration is open for our 2023 Summer Camp on our website.  2023 Summer Field Hockey Camp, Concord Carlisle High School , June 19th-23rd, 9am-2pm.

Please visit this space for updates on sports, music and theater registration dates, seminars, and more events throughout town. 

PTG online volunteer information and sign-up: Please visit 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!