September 2010

The CMS PTG Board welcomes new families and returning families to the middle school. We hope you had a wonderful summer and are energized for another rewarding school year.

Who is the CMS PTG?

• The CMS PTG is made up of all Concord Middle School parents, faculty and administrators.
• We work together to enrich the middle school experience for each student.

How can you get involved?

• Volunteering is a great way to support your child's experience at CMS, connect with the school, and meet other parents.
• Review the "Volunteer Form" included with this packet. For questions please call Chris French, PTG Vice President and Volunteer Coordinator, at 978-369-6538.

Where do PTG Funds come from?

• "After school Arts & Activities (AAA) Fund" is our primary fundraiser at CMS. These funds are directed solely at funding after school programs and activities for students.
• PTG dues fund our operating expenses.

What are the PTG Funds used for?

• Supports teachers', administrators' and staff' efforts to enrich the educational process for our children.
• Funds many co-curricular activities and special programs for students. For an overview of the programs for the school year, please refer to the Student Activity Guide published in the school directory.
• Facilitates the exchange of ideas among parents by hosting educational forums and social gatherings for parents.

What are the PTG operating expenses?

• PTG prepares a school directory with student information. This is distributed at Back-to-School night. Send a payment of $30 (PTG dues). This will provide you with one copy of the directory. Additional copies may be ordered for $5. To facilitate communication, the PTG publishes a daily bulletin and a monthly newsletter for parents.
• Daily Announcements is a concise daily publication to keep parents informed of dates, times and important notices relating to upcoming CMS events and issues.
• The Missive is an in-depth monthly newsletter.
• PTG distributes both of these publications primarily via Email.
• For more details on the operating expenses contact a board member.

What do I need to do?

• Please make check ($30) payable to CMS PTG, and place the check in an envelope addressed to CMS PTG and return it to your child's building no later than September 15th.
• Please return your PTG volunteer form to either school office by Tuesday, September 15th.
• Please remember to pledge for the "After school Arts & Activities (AAA) Fund" in October.

Important Dates to Remember

1. Back-to-School Night:

SANBORN: Thursday, September 30th from 6:45 PM to 8:30 PM
PEABODY: Thursday, October 7th from 6:45 PM to 8:30 PM

2. Grade Level Parent Informational Coffees with Principal Lynne Beattie:

Each of these coffees will be held in the Peabody Forum from 9:15 to 10:30 AM
Grade 6 Principal's Coffee: Wednesday, October 13 from 9:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Grade 7 Principal's Coffee: Thursday, October 14 from 9:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Grade 8 Principal's coffee: Friday, October 15 from 9:15 - 10:30 a.m.

3. Parent Coffee's with Principal Lynne Beattie:

These coffees will be held in the Peabody Forum from 9:15 - 10:30AM
Wed, November 10th
Wed, December 8th
Wed, January 12th
Wed, February 9th
Wed, March 9th
Wed, April 13th
Wed, May 18th
Wed, June 8th

4. Parent Education Series:

There will be three Thursdays throughout the school year featuring a parenting topic relevant to middle school child development and behavior. Topics include: organizational skills, internet safety, adolescent development and parent/child communication. The first of the series will be held on Thursday, October 21st in the evening. The seminars are all held in the Peabody Forum.

Our PTG Board members are here to help you. Please call us any time with questions or concerns. We look forward to working with you.

Jill Colleran, Co-President
Sandra Stout, Co-President
Chris French, Co-Vice President
Cynthia Spiers, Co-Vice President
Kris Boyle, Secretary
Lori Fischelis, Treasurer