December 2, 2022

December 5, 2022 |

December 2, 2022 I say some variation of this each month, but time really does seem to fly by – I truly can’t believe it is already December!  This month’s newsletter contains information about an upcoming forum with our SROs, a recap of the Turkey Trot, a review of the district’s illness protocol and much more! Alcott Twitter and Give a Hoots: If you haven’t already, consider checking out Alcott’s Twitter page!  Your child’s classroom teacher undoubtedly does a wonderful job of updating you regularly on what is happening in their classroom.  Our Twitter feed is a great way to peek

November 3, 2022

November 3, 2022 |

November 3, 2022 Dear Alcott Families, It is hard to believe that it is already November!  The trees really put on a spectacular show for us this fall.  Here’s hoping the beautiful weather continues into the winter months! Elementary Conferences: This is just a reminder that there is no school for students on Thursday, November 10th because it is a conference day.  We are all quite excited that, for the first time since COVID, conferences are back in person (with the option for zoom if needed).  We are looking forward to conferences beginning so we can share all of the amazing

October 11, 2022

October 11, 2022 |

October 11, 2022 Dear Alcott Families, I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the recent beautiful fall weather!  In October’s Newsletter, you will find updates on MCAS, special activities and more! Bike, Walk, Roll to School Day: Thanks to a partnership with our PTG and Safe Routes to School, students are invited to participate in the annual Bike, Walk and Roll to School Day tomorrow (Wednesday), October 12, 2022.  Students who are biking are invited to meet at Keyes Road at 8:30 for a police-escorted ride to Alcott.  Students who are walking are invited to start their stroll

August 26, 2022

August 26, 2022 |

August 26, 2022 Dear Alcott School Families, I hope that you and your children are enjoying these final days of summer and have found time to relax with friends and family.  As the end of August draws near, I can feel the excitement growing as staff set up classrooms and prepare to receive your students! I am looking forward to welcoming you and your children back to Alcott very soon! Attached is a document with information about our arrival and dismissal routines, how to change your child’s dismissal plan, information about school lunch, as well as current COVID protocol.  Please do not hesitate to

August 16, 2022

August 18, 2022 |

Dear Families, I hope you and your children are enjoying the summer and have found time to relax with family and friends.  It is hard to believe that the 2022-2023 school year will be starting in a few short weeks!  I am looking forward to a great year and can’t wait to welcome you and your children back to Alcott! I wanted to take this time to share some important information that you may need in the coming weeks. First Day of School: The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 31st and is a half day.  There is

June 15, 2022

June 16, 2022 |

Dear Families, It’s hard to believe that the last day of school is finally upon us!  Before saying goodbye for the summer, I want to take a moment to thank all of you for your support during another year marked by COVID.  In spite of challenges that persisted due to the pandemic, we have truly had a wonderful school year!  I wish you a relaxing, fun-filled, summer vacation and look forward to welcoming your children back to Alcott at the end of August. A few items to note before vacation begins: Progress Reports: Progress reports will be published through the Aspen

June 2, 2022

June 2, 2022 |

Alcott Newsletter June 2, 2022 It is so hard to believe that June has arrived!  The last month has been packed with so much fun here at Alcott.  From field day, to field trips to turtle releases, we’ve been relishing in the activities that had been put on hold for far too long!  As we wrap up yet another unprecedented school year, I want to express my appreciation to all of you for your continued involvement and support.  Though we continue to face challenges from an ongoing pandemic, our students are able to come to school each day and learn

May 2, 2022

May 2, 2022 |

Alcott Newsletter May 2022  It feels like just yesterday I was sharing Alcott’s April newsletter with families!  The weeks really do seem to pick up speed at this time of the year!  April proved to be a great month at Alcott – May is sure to be the same!  Included in this newsletter you can find information about Bike, Walk, Roll to School Day (which has been postponed), the Alcott Student Garden and several highlights from classrooms across the school!   Bike, Walk, Roll to School Day POSTPONED: Due to the forecast of rain on Wednesday morning, we are postponing Bike, Walk,

April 5, 2022

April 5, 2022 |

Alcott Newsletter April 2022 Although the chilly weather last week suggests otherwise, spring has finally arrived!  It has been wonderful to enjoy the extra sunlight!  Spring tends to be a busy time of year at Alcott – this year is no different!  In this month’s newsletter, you will find information about placement, composting, community building activities and much more! Conference Day: This is just a quick reminder that there is no school for students on Thursday, April 7th due to elementary conferences. Community Building at Alcott: As we continue the steady return to normalcy, I wanted to highlight a few

March 1, 2022

March 1, 2022 |

Alcott Newsletter March 1, 2022 I hope that all of your children had a wonderful vacation!  Although snow in March in New England is a pretty common occurrence, it feels nice to know that spring is on the horizon!  Springtime at school can be a busy time of year and this year is no different!  I am excited to share that, after a two year hiatus, we are slowly and carefully starting to bring some Alcott traditions back!  In this newsletter, you will find information about some of these events as well as information about MCAS, Kindergarten registration and other