This week, we are taking time to celebrate and thank our incredible teachers for the dedication, care, and passion they bring to our school every day.

As we welcome the month of May, we're reminded of both the energy and the fullness this time of year brings.

Wishing everyone well in the days leading up to April vacation! The weather is finally starting to feel like spring, which is a welcome change.

It continues to be a busy and exciting time at school as we move through the spring months!

Every month, I record a Monthly Message video for students to watch with their class.  These messages include various topics - a review of our core values, information about cultural heritage months, goals for the month, special events, and more. 

What a busy week it has been so far!  From Walk to School Day, to visits from the CCHS Green Team, to the Book Fair and Math Night (tonight!), Alcott has been bustling with activity! 

I hope everyone enjoyed the sneak peak of spring we experienced earlier this week.  Although I am still adjusting to the time change, the extra daylight is wonderful!

This week continues to be a busy one!  Our third grade classes visited the Steam Lab.  Our fifth grade Band students had their performance last night at Willard.  It's incredible to hear their growth after just a year of instrument lessons! 

The weeks really seem to be picking up speed.  Somehow we've passed the halfway mark and are fast approaching the 100th day of school!  This week, classes across the school learned about the lunar new year through literature and other educational activities. 

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!. I am grateful for the (relatively) warmer days that have made outdoor recess much more pleasant (and possible)! 

As we prepare to head off into vacation tomorrow, I want to express my gratitude to all of you for helping to make our school the amazing, warm, and joyful community that it is.  I feel so fortunate that I get to work with your incredible children each and every day.

The days are moving quickly!  Only a week and a half until December vacation!  Today, we had a great all school meeting with presentations from the student council, the 4th grade and the school chorus. 

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.  It's hard to believe there are only two and a half weeks until December vacation!  We will be packing them full with learning and joy!  

As we head into the Thanksgiving weekend, I want to extend my gratitude to the entire Alcott community.  I am so grateful to be able to come to work each and every day with such amazing students, staff and families.  I

Last week our 3rd through 5th graders participated in a PTG funded workshop with author Anna Staniszeski.  I am also excited that we were able to bring back Fall Family Fun Day, which was hosted last Sunday.

This week, we will be asking you to take a brief survey to tell us about your experience with Concord Public Schools/Concord Carlisle High School. The survey began on Tuesday and will close on the evening of November 26.

I hope that everyone has adjusted to the time change.  While I appreciated the extra hour over the weekend, I can't say that I am thrilled with how dark it is when I drive home!  

Things continue to remain very busy at Alcott!  This morning, our second graders were visited by Louisa May Alcott herself in preparation for their field trips to the Orchard House next week. 

In the last week, more than half of our students have participated in some form of community based learning through school based enrichment programs or field trips! 

It was wonderful to see so many of you at Back to School Night!  I want to express my appreciation on behalf of the staff for the PTG sponsored breakfast following Back to School Night.

It is wonderful to see everyone settling in, reconnecting with former teachers and old friends, and developing new ones.

As the end of August draws near, I can feel the excitement growing as staff put the finishing touches on their classrooms and prepare to receive their students.

I hope you and your children are enjoying the summer and have found time to relax with family and friends. I am looking forward to a great year and can’t wait to welcome you and your children back to Alcott!