We can't wait to see our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade scientists in action at tonight's Science Fair! Here are few important reminders:

LOGISTICS
  • Set up is between 6:15PM - 6:30PM & projects will be evaluated at 6:30PM.
  • Please do not arrive earlier than 6:15PM as the after school program utilizes the cafeteria.
  • Enter Door 19 at the back of the school (cafeteria door).
PARKING
  • Park in a designated parking spot in the school parking lot or on the street. 
  • Do not block crosswalks or park in fire lanes. 
  • Note that the Cunningham and Collicot gyms are frequently used in the evening for basketball practices. Drive with caution.
SAFETY 
  • All children must remain with a parent/guardian at all times and stay in the cafeteria. 
  • Once your project has been evaluated, you are free to visit other projects with your parents/guardian. 
  • Please remember to stay off of the stage.
  • No giveaways of any sort, especially food.
ADDITIONAL INFO
  • The Science Fair for grades K-2 will be held next Thursday (2/8) from 6:30-7:30. Setup will begin at 6:15.
  • Click HERE for all the Science Fair information and HERE for a helpful instruction sheet.

For important information on the Soup Luncheon, Digital Citizenship Day, supporting the Milton Community Food Pantry and other upcoming activities, please see below. Thank you for your support!
SOUP'ER Soup and Salad Luncheon
Collicot teachers and staff are Super Stars! Let's show them some love on Wednesday, February 14th with a "SOUP'ER Soup & Salad" lunch. We are looking for volunteers to prepare (or purchase) salads and crockpots full of delicious soups. Be creative or go with your family's favorite. We'll also be looking for a few volunteers to help set up and break down the lunch. Click HERE to see a list of specific requests or to volunteer.
5th Annual Digital Citizenship Day
On February 16th Collicot will hold our 5th annual elementary school Digital Citizenship Day. All students will take part in two engaging digital citizenship lessons during this day. The lesson topics include digital footprints, internet privacy, copyright, cyberbullying, and creating passwords.

The Digital Citizenship Day lessons will be facilitated by family volunteers. The engaging lessons were developed by Common Sense Media, modified by MPS Elementary Instructional Technology Specialists Jen Van Hill & Sara Doherty, and are intended to help our students better understand how to interact with digital technology and their peers in a healthy, respectful way. Each lesson takes on real challenges and digital dilemmas that students face today, giving them the skills they need to succeed as learners, leaders, and citizens.

Each elementary class will need at least one and ideally two volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up through the Collicot sign up genius linked HERE. Please note, all volunteers must have a CORI completed.

The lessons are available to preview HERE. Thank you for considering volunteering for this important initiative!
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Collicot Cares
The MPS elementary schools, along with their PTOs, will be holding a food drive to assist their neighbors utilizing the Milton Community Food Pantry. The pantry is currently serving 166 families at each of their bi-monthly openings and is experiencing a shortage in some particular items.

The suggested donation for Collicot students is lower sugar cereals such as Cheerios, Kix, Chex. Students can drop off their food donations at any elementary school from Monday, February 5th through Friday, February 16th.

For families who may be in need of food assistance, the Milton Community Food Pantry will be open Feb 3rd and 17th and March 2nd, 16th and 29th from 9:15 - 11:15 am. The pantry is located in the Parkway Methodist Church, 158 Blue Hill Parkway.
Community Events
The Milton Public Schools Community Events Page includes important town events. This week, you will see registration for upcoming activities including Milton American Baseball and the Milton Early Childhood Alliance.

Please click HERE for more information on extracurricular activities in town.
There's still time to"Contribute for Collicot!"
With your help to fund the Collicot PTO annual budget, all children at Collicot will benefit from PTO-funded programs and support. Please consider making a contribution towards your child's education today. Click here to donate.

Our annual operating budget is $55,000— approximately $90 of financial support per student. 

You'll find our flyer with more information in your child's backpack this week or you can take a look at it here.
Annual Town Election
If you are interested in running for town office, either townwide or as a Town Meeting member, nomination papers are now available.

Click HERE to learn more.
Birthday Books!
Looking for a fun way to celebrate your child's birthday and support the Collicot library? During your child’s birthday month (or half birthday), they can pick a book from our list of birthday books. A commemorative book plate with your child’s name and birthday will be added to the book and it will be donated to the school library. Your child will also receive a certificate thanking them for their donation. For years to come every student who reads that book will know it was a Birthday Book from your child!   

Click HERE for all the information and donation form. The cost is $10.

Don't want to forget? Why wait? Sign up now and the book will be delivered during your child's birthday month!
Important Dates & Useful Links
2023-24 PTO Leadership Team
Lindsay DeGennaro (Co-President)
Meghan Paiva (Co-President)
Jenny Robberson (Co-Vice President)
Laura Springer (Co-Vice President)
Pat McGrath (Treasurer)
Kate Tenforde (Secretary)
Email us at CollicotPTO@gmail.com
Join the Collicot Facebook page
As a 501(c)3 your tax deductible donation to the Collicot PTO directly supports Collicot students, teachers, and staff. Thank you for your generosity!