Welcome Back Alcott Community!

Principal Search Update: The search to find Alcott's new Principal has been underway and we'd like to give an update on where we are in the process. The Committee crafted 11 questions based on qualities and characteristics Alcott's new Principal should possess that were brainstormed with staff/faculty and parents over the last 3 weeks. The Principal Search Committee has identified and interviewed 8 candidates this week and hope to name the top 2-3 by the end of the week. We are shooting to hold a forum with the Alcott Community and the finalists on the evening of Tuesday, March 5 (time and place TBD). If you have any questions or would like more info, please reach out to Megan Carroll or Jane Baldini.

Kindergarten Registration Information - Volunteers Needed: Alcott is in the process of Kindergarten Registration planning for the 19 - 20 school year. We are gathering the list of student names eligible for Kindergarten in the Fall. If you know of someone in your neighborhood that has a Kindergarten age child, and has not heard from Alcott School, please ask them to call the school office at 978-318-9544. Kindergarten Registration packets will be mailed out on March 22nd. Mrs. Atkinson is in need of volunteers to help out on the Kindergarten Registration days, Tuesday April 23rd and Tuesday, April 30th at 1:00 and 2:00 PM. If you can help for an hour or more on either of those days, please email Cheri Driscoll at cbdriscoll@comcast.net. It should be a fun time greeting the students and their parents while collecting the appropriate paperwork. Thank you!

Openings for PAL on 3/29: There are still open spots in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades for the next Parent at Lunch on March 29th! The office must be able to confirm your CORI status before your spot is approved. The future PAL dates are 4/26, 5/31, 6/7. Please add your name to the waitlist if your grade is full. Also please remember that you cannot give your spot to another family member as individual CORIs must be approved per person. The sign up list is on this Google doc link.

Dear Parents of 3rd graders, On Feb. 4th, the Alcott Children’s Program, “Early Winds: Music from the King’s Court” was performed by musician, David Coffin. This Children’s Program, brought to you by the PTG, compliments the 3rd grade music curriculum, specifically their music education on the recorder. To visit David’s website, go to www.davidcoffin.com where you’ll find a link to install the free app “Ace Recorder” which makes practicing the recorder at home fun! Here is a letter from David with details about the Revels education program. -Alcott Children’s Program committee.

Concord Middle School Feasibility Study and Design — Residents Will Decide: The Concord School Committee is recommending a Feasibility Study for a new middle school building. To move forward, we will need residents to get involved and vote. Funding for a Feasibility Study and Schematic Design of a new CMS building is included in the 2019 Town Meeting warrant. To educate the community on options for moving forward, the School Committee will host a series of Information Sessions, Public Forums, and Building Tours. Please join us to learn about the recommendations, ask questions, and provide feedback. In planning for a new facility, our goal is to engage the community in a clear and collaborative process. We welcome feedback and hope to see you at one of our events! 

Upcoming Information Sessions:

• Wednesday, 3/6, 9:30-11am, Ripley Conference Room 4 
• Thursday, 3/7, 7-8:30pm, Concord Children’s Center, West Concord, 1300 Main Street 
• Monday, 3/11, 6:30-8pm, Sanborn Auditorium

Public Forums:  

• Monday, March 18, 6:30-8pm in the Sanborn Auditorium 
• Monday, March 25, 9:30-11am at the Ripley Administration Building, Conference Room 4.

CMS Building Tours: Saturdays March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6 9:30 at Sanborn and 11:00 at Peabody
Full Schedule of Events Questions? Email the Concord School Committee at concordschoolcommittee@concordps.org.