October 2016

I hope your children have had a wonderful first month of school! I have enjoyed reconnecting with them and watching them settle back into the school routine.

Thank you to all parents/guardians who attended our Back to School Night and special appreciation to those volunteers who came out to support the PTG-sponsored sale of Thoreau gear.   We are off to a great start and look forward to another fabulous year.

Upcoming Events:

  • September 29th Picture Day
  • September 30th PTG Halloween Dinner, Crafts and Costume Resale, 5:30-7:30 PM
  • October 10th Columbus Day:  NO SCHOOL
  • October 12th Coffee with the Principal, 9:30 AM
  • October 14th Book Fair Family Night
  • October 15th Thoreau Garden Work Day
  • October 18th PTG Meeting, 7:00 PM, Library

Absence Hotline:

Please report all absences/illnesses to the school office before the start of the school day via the absentee line at 978-341-2490 x3690.

Visitor Sign In:

After being buzzed in, all visitors are reminded to sign in at the Main Office and receive a visitor’s pass.

Forgotten Lunches, Instruments, Homework, Books, Sneakers, Etc.:

In an effort to keep interruptions to learning to a minimum, we seek your support in reducing the number of students who need to leave class to call home to request that items be brought to school.  Please help students learn to be responsible (especially in our upper grades) by reminding them to check to be sure they leave home with any necessary items.  If it is absolutely necessary to drop something off, please leave it in the main office.

Changes to Dismissal Plans:

Please send in a note to your child’s teacher if you need to change his/her dismissal plans for that day. If possible, all play dates should be arranged prior to your child’s arrival at school. If you need to change your child’s dismissal plan unexpectedly, please notify the office by 2:45 PM.  Thank you for your assistance with this matter.

Dismissal/Arrival Parking:

During arrival, please reserve the van accessible spaces for vehicles with handicapped placards. During dismissal, please be sure not to block the crosswalk or fire lanes.  Because the back parking lot is reserved for faculty, parents are encouraged to park along both sides of West Street and on the right side of Pleasant Street or Chase Road.  If it’s not raining or snowing, parents picking up their students should meet them behind the building near the basketball court.  In the case of inclement weather, pick up is in the cafeteria.  Thank you!

Free/Reduced Lunch:

If you are eligible for this free or reduced lunch, please obtain the form from the District Website and submit it as soon as possible. Please note that parents have to re-apply for this support each year.

From the Health Office:

Please be sure to report any injuries (especially if requiring a brace, splint, cast or crutches) or any concussions need to be reported to the Health Office by either calling 978-202-1258 or sending Nurse Jensen an email at mjensen@concordps.org.  Nurse Jensen will work with your child’s teacher and PE teacher to ensure their safety while at school.  Please submit a doctor’s note for any activity change or other accommodations required.    Thank you!