Artwork by Josh Moulton
Buy-In Parties Needed!
Buy-in parties are arguably one of the most fun things to bid on during the silent auction, and they also contribute significantly to our fundraiser! In order to make this year's fundraising goal, we need Buy-in parties!
What's a “Buy-in” party? It’s a party hosted by you at your home or location of your choice. Parties can be for adults, kids or both and the money raised goes directly to our spring fundraiser!
First, pick a party theme – it can really be anything at all. Host a wine tasting; game night; costume party; bowling night – anything that you think sounds fun!
Then, pick a time/date.
Next, tell us how much parents need to pay to attend and how many guests you'd like.
That's it! We'll advertise it during the silent auction and people will buy tickets to your event. You'll pay for the food, beverages or whatever else is required to host the party (it's tax deductible), and the ticket sales help us raise money for Phase III of Makerspace!
If you need ideas, reach out and we can help you come up with something! Email Marisa Ryan for more info.
Wait Until 8th
Concerned about the serious risks of smartphones for kids?
Join other Alcott parents in signing the Wait Until 8th pledge (to not give our kids smartphones until at least the end of 8th grade). There are so many good reasons to wait! Yet kids and parents are feeling pressure earlier and earlier around smartphones. The pledge empowers us to rally together, decreasing that pressure. Sign up here.
Want to learn more? Check out these resources, and stay tuned for a school wide book club to discuss Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt (tentatively planned for late January/early February).
FOA Events 2024/25
Please note: this is the tentative calendar planned at the beginning of the school year and we do our best to adhere to it, but occasionally administration will need to change dates to better accommodate school programming. Check back often for any changes. Additionally, you can import Alcott events straight to your calendar on AlcottElementary.net (click on the small download icon).
Classroom parties are planned separately by teachers, please contact your room parent for details.
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