This is also a good time to remind families that we make every effort to send students outside for recess throughout the entire winter.  Please make sure that students start bringing winter jackets, hats and gloves for cold weather.

As we head into the week before Thanksgiving, gratitude is certainly in the air at Alcott.

In this week’s update, I would like to remind everyone that there is still time to contribute pledges for the Turkey Trot!

This week at Alcott has been busy and productive.  Two of our second grade classes visited the Orchard House.  Our whole school completed a successful fire drill that included a few planned “obstacles” designed to help everyone think flexibly and practice using alternate exits.  We also enjoyed a fabulous, albeit chilly, Late Fall Walk to School Day, with many students and families joining in.

Inside this week's Alcott Update, you'll find a recap of the Turkey Trot, along with information about our upcoming Fall Walk to School Day.

In this week’s update, you’ll find a letter from Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Shelly Chin, sharing information about the upcoming Panorama student climate survey, as well as a message from Mr. Gaudreau with all the details about next week’s much-anticipated Turkey Trot. 

This week’s Alcott Update is filled with exciting news and important information from around our school!

This week’s Alcott Update includes information about biking to school safely, MCAS score reports for parents, and ways to stay connected with all the incredible enrichment opportunities our PTG helps make possible.

In this week’s update, you’ll find details about an upcoming PTG fundraiser, Bike, Walk & Roll to School Day, and photos of the 4th grade Blanding’s Turtles—their arrival is always one of my favorite moments of the year.

The year is definitely picking up speed. 

Throughout the school year, we recognize students for acting in ways that are reflective of our school values.  Students receive Give a Hoot Awards for being caring, cooperative, respectful members of our community of learners.

We are right in the middle of our first full week of school, and it has been wonderful to see students settling into routines and diving into learning. 

We just finished our fourth day of school and the building is buzzing with energy and learning!

What a wonderful first day of school today!

I am very much looking forward to welcoming you and your children back to Alcott in a little over a week.