Apr
28
1:00 PM13:00

Cultural Kaleidoscope (formerly International Festival)

1-3PM | Willard School Gym and Cafeteria | Register

For the past five years, Willard families have come together to celebrate global cultures. This year, we're excited to announce a new name that better reflects our event's mission: Cultural Kaleidoscope!  Cultural Kaleidoscope" embodies our commitment to inclusivity. We want to celebrate everyone's cultural identity, whether it's rooted in the U.S.A. or anywhere around the world. The event will showcase Willard's community, foster a sense of belonging, and teach our children about geography, traditions, food, art, and more! 

HOW TO SIGN UP AND PREPARE

Register by April 13

We are looking for Willard families who will...

  • Host a cultural/country table

  • Bring food related to a culture or country

  • Perform or present a culture on stage (3-5 minutes)

Pick one, two, or three option(s) above to showcase your culture! Specific guidance will be provided after registration. Please check out the photo gallery from previous years to give you a sense of the event! Click here.  If you have questions feel free to contact us at international@willardptg.org

EVENT FORMAT

1-3 pm Gym and Cafeteria

Take a trip around the world and get your Willard PTG passport stamped by visiting the cultural display tables in the Gym. Enjoy culinary delights and challenges in the Cafeteria. See Food Table FAQs and Culture Display Table FAQs for more helpful information.

 

2-2:45 pm, Auditorium

Enjoy performances by Willard’s Chorus and families.

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May
3
6:30 PM18:30

Family Math Night

6:30-8:30PM | Willard School | Contact mathnight@willardptg.org

Come visit Mathlandia, where you'll discover that mathematics is all around town! Join us for a fun family evening of math activities, games, and prizes. (Pizza and snacks will be available for purchase.)

We need parent volunteers! If you can help during the event, please email Lauren.Scanio@gmail.com or Shukti Fischl sfischl@gmail.com to join the fun

About Family Math Night

Math Night is an annual celebration of calculations and community! Parent volunteers work together with parents at the other elementary schools in Concord to create a fun themed evening of math activities for kids and families. Concessions will be available.

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Jun
7
7:00 PM19:00

5th Grade Parents Social

Friday June 7th | 7-10:00 PM | 45 Williams Road, the home of Darcy and Kristen Heintz-Perkins

Parents of 5th graders are invited to mix and mingle in celebration of our children’s amazing years at the Willard Elementary School! Come share your memories over cocktails and desserts!

Tickets: Tickets are $25 per person and include drinks (beer, wine, nonalcoholic beverages) and a selection of desserts.

Parking: The Heintz-Perkins’s home is on a busy road so please park on Williams Road, Old Marlboro, or the Rifle Range and walk over.

Adults only, no children please

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Apr
6
2:00 PM14:00

Science Fair

2-3:30PM | Contact: sciencefair@willardptg.org

Register by March 29th

Join us and show your love of Science! 

The Science Fair is not competitive and there are no judges.   All student scientists will receive participation awards and will be entered into a raffle for exciting, science-related prizes.

How it works:

  • Work alone or with friends or siblings with up to 4 on a team. Feel free to get assistance from parents or other adults, but make this project your own.

  • Each team will select a team name, designate a parent lead, and decide on a project. It is ok to register before finalizing your project plans.

  • Explore our resource pages to plan your project and for inspiration ideas. You can also contact us at sciencefair@willardptg.org We are here to help!

  • At registration let us know if your project requires special needs, such as extra space or electrical outlets. Not sure yet? That's OK. Get in touch with us by March 29.

  • We will email you after registration closes with details about the event.  All correspondence will be sent to your Team Parent's email address. 

  • Projects may NOT use animals, open or concealed flames, gases, non-contained microbial cultures, flammable liquids, or dangerous methods.

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Mar
22
4:30 PM16:30

Spelling Bee

Register | Location: Willard Auditorium | Contact: spellingbee@willardptg.org

How to Sign Up and Prepare

  1. Make a team of 3 people from your grade and pick a team name (or find a team on the sign up genius that needs another teammate).

  2. Register your team by March 11

  3. Study and practice your word list for your grade
    Create team uniforms, posters or anything you want to display for your team on the day of the spelling bee as long as it isn’t too distracting.

Everyone will receive a certificate and the winning teams will get a prize!

Event Format

  • Teams will have a small amount of time to discuss the spelling of each word and will then write the word on a team white board. 

  • At the end of 60 seconds, teams will hold up their white boards and will be given a point for each word they spell correctly.

  • There will also be a challenge round where teams can earn 2 points for each correctly spelled word. 

  • The team with the most points at the end wins!  

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Nov
13
to Nov 17

5th Grade Fall Food Drive

Please help the 5th graders collect these items to make kids' snack bags for Open Table! If you'd like to participate, your child can bring donations to their classrooms Nov 13-17 where the 5th graders will collect them.  We are hoping to make 200 bags this year.  Thank you in advance for your donations!
 

  • K - Goldfish, Cheez-it, or pretzel snack bags

  • 1st - Instant oatmeal

  • 2nd - Granola bars (without peanut butter)

  • 3rd - Apple juice boxes

  • 4th - Single-serve cereal boxes

  • 5th - Pudding cups

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Oct
30
to Nov 3

Willard Auction

Click to view : AUCTION WEBSITE

Bidding Opens: October 30 | 12PM

Bidding Closes: November 3 | 9PM

Show your support for the Willard PTG and take a shot at bidding on some fabulous items!  

The online auction will be open online to preview items starting Sunday, October 29 at 5pm and bidding will open at Noon on Monday, October 30th. We have lots of great items this year including Patriot's tickets, summer camps, a police car ride to school, teacher experiences, the ever-popular principal for the day, birthday parties, fitness memberships, a cosmetic botox package, restaurant gift certificates plus so much more!  

Bidding will be available online both to families who attend the Willard Parent Social as well as those who are not able to attend! Auction closes at 9PM on Friday, November 3rd, so BID EARLY, and BID OFTEN!

All proceeds from the auction further the mission of the PTG.

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Oct
17
to Oct 18

Book Fair 2023

October 17-18 | Willard School Cafeteria | Contact: bookfair@willardptg.org

WILLARD PTG BOOK FAIR IS BACK!!!
The Willard PTG is happy to announce the return of the in person book fair! We have partnered with The Silver Unicorn in Acton and are pleased to offer over 200 titles for all grade levels. Details below!

Time: Tuesday, October 17th and Wednesday, October 18th.

Evening hours will be offered Tuesday, October 17th from 5:45-7:30pm

IMPORTANT DETAILS

  • Students will be visiting the Book Fair during the day with their class. Feel free to stop by during your child/children’s allotted time or you can send your child to school with book fair money! Check the sign up genius to find your student’s class time here.

  • As in years past, we will have the option for families to fulfill teacher and librarian “Wish List” requests to enhance classroom libraries and add to the school library collection. Books will be available to purchase during the book fair. 

  • We are pleased to offer over 200 titles for all grade levels. Check out the list here.

About Book Fair

The annual Willard Book Fair is a PTG fundraiser for our school library.  The library benefits from the proceeds generated by books sales by receiving in-kind donations of current books for the library collection.

Our goal is to provide appropriate books for every reading level and price level to keep the kids excited about reading! We stock books from the authors who visit Willard through the Authors’ Fest, Easy Readers with familiar characters, MCBA Award books and popular series such as Horrible Harry and the Magic Tree House, as well as many non-fiction books about social studies, science and poetry! We also stock graphic novels and fun-to-do books. Prices begin at $3.99 and average around $12.

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Oct
5
9:00 AM09:00

Picture Day

Thursday, October 5 | Willard School | Contact: pictureday@willardptg.org

Get your smiles ready!

 Below you will find a few details to help you prepare for the day:

  1. Your child will receive a Coffee Pond handout from their teacher. To order go to www.coffeepond.com. If you order online, there is NO need to print a receipt for your child to bring into school.

  2. Pictures will be taken outside. In the event of rain, pictures will be taken inside.

  3. Each class will take a group class photo!

  4. If you would like financial assistance, please contact Tracy Breen the Willard School Counselor for confidential reimbursement information.

  5. If for any reason you are unable to attend Picture Day or need a retake there will be a retake day scheduled

If you have any other questions, please contact  schoolphotoday@willardptg.org

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Sep
11
7:00 PM19:00

Back to School Night

5-7PM | Willard School

Detailed schedule : 
5:00 - 5:30 - Meet and greet with Special subject teachers, special education staff and related service providers (Willard School Library)
5:30 - 6:00 - Grades 2 and 3 (in classrooms)
6:00 - 6:30 - Grades K and 1 (in classrooms)
6:30 - 7:00 - Grades 4 and 5 (in classrooms)

Visit the PTG Table to learn more about volunteer opportunities, purchase your Willard Directory, donate to our Annual Appeal and here about upcoming events for this school year!

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Jun
2
7:00 PM19:00

Willard 5th Grade Parent Social

Friday June 2nd | 7-11:00 PM | 70 Squaw Sachem Trail, The home of Jamie and Joel Patterson

Parents of 5th graders are invited to mix and mingle in celebration of our children’s amazing years at the Willard Elementary School! Come share your memories over cocktails and desserts!

Tickets: Tickets are $25 per person and include drinks (beer, wine, nonalcoholic beverages) and a selection of desserts.

Parking: The Patterson’s home is on a narrow, private road so please park on Nashawtuc and walk in. 

Adults only, no children please


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Jun
1
to Jun 2

Field Days (Dates vary by grades)

@Willard School | Contact: fieldday@willardptg.org

June 1 - Grades K, 1, and 2

June 2 - Grades 3, 4, and 5

Willard students are treated to a fun day of games, athletics and activities at the beginning of June organized by the gym specialist, Mr. Corbett. This is an exciting day that each student looks forward to every year. Rain dates: 6/5-6.

Parents, please sign up to volunteer.

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May
21
2:00 PM14:00
Social

Spring Fling

2-4PM | Willard School

About Spring Fling

The Spring Fling will feature a DJ that will get the party moving, an ice-cream truck, crafts, and the much anticipated Willard Raffle! All Willard students, staff, and families are welcome to attend this free event!

About Class Raffle Baskets

Drop your tickets in your favorite gift basket for a chance to win.

Online ticket purchase

Online ticker sales open May 11 and end May 19. Tickets may be purchased at the event as well.

How to Purchase

Use the PayPal buttons below to purchase:

  • individual tickets (1-19) at $1 each or - ends on May 20 at noon.

  • in packs of 25 for $20 (that’s buy 20 get 5 free) - ends on May 18 at noon.

How to Pick Up Tickets

  • May 17 - at school dismissal (purchase must be made by 10AM of May 17)

  • May 18 - at school dismissal (purchase must be made by noon of May 18)

  • May 21 - at Spring Fling

Preprinted labels will be created for all online purchases.

In person ticket purchase

You may purchase tickets at dismissal on May 17 and 18, and at the event on Sunday, May 21.

PURCHASE TICKETS

Online sales closed. Tickets can be purchased at event.

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Apr
4
6:30 PM18:30

Free Parent Education Program: Creating a Collaborative Relationship with your Child 


Tuesday, April 4 | 6:30pm | CCHS Auditorium or on zoom |Register now

The Concord and Concord-Carlisle SEPAC, Carlisle SEPAC, Willard PTG, Alcott PTG & CMS PTG invites the community to a free presentation by Dr. Ross Greene. Dr. Greene is a clinical psychologist and a New York Times bestselling author whose influential work is known around the world. He is well known for developing the model of care -- Collaborative and Proactive Solutions -- that helps parents, guardians and teachers solve problems and build collaborative relationships with the children in their care.  In his most recent book, Raising Human Beings, he explains how to cultivate a better parent/guardian-child relationship while also nurturing empathy, honesty, resilience and independence. For more information about Dr. Ross Greene please visit the website of the non-profit he founded, www.livesinthebalance.org. 

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Mar
26
3:00 PM15:00
Social

International Festival

3-5PM | Willard School | Contact: international@willardptg.org

Come join us in celebrating our world through country presentations, international foods, and performances.

  • Get your International Festival Passport stamped in the Gym at the tables sharing unique cultures from around the world!

  • Sample some international foods in the cafeteria!

  • Watch an engaging lineup of performances in the auditorium. Past performances included: Irish Dancing, Indian songs, a violin performance of a Chinese folk song, Flamenco dancing, and songs performed by our very own Mr. Piper and the Willard Community!

Check out pictures from 2022 PTG International Festival.

We are looking for Willard students and/or their families who can...

  • Host a country table

  • Bring food related to a country 

  • Perform or present a country on stage 

Pick one, two or three options above to showcase your culture! 

Sign up to be a volunteer today!

Showcasing the Japanese table at the 2022 International Festival.

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Jan
12
6:30 PM18:30

Beach Blanket Bingo

6:30-7:30 | Willard Gymnasium | Contact: gamenight@willardptg.org

Spread out a beach blanket (please BYO from home) in the gym and enjoy several rounds of bingo with fun activities and dancing in between!  Come for one round or stay for all. There are prizes for all bingo/game winners. This free event is high-energy and can get a little loud! Festive, tropical attire encouraged (Hawaiian shirts, leis, etc)! 

We would love a few volunteers to help with set up, during or after the event to help clean up!  If you are able to volunteer please email:  gamenight@willardptg.org. 

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Oct
31
to Nov 4

Willard Fall Auction

Begins Monday, October 31st @ 12pm 

Ends Friday, November 4th @ 9pm 

Check out the Willard Silent Auction  and browse the fantastic, curated selection of items and experiences. 

Bidding will begin on Monday, October 31st at Noon. 

Something for everyone. Bid Early Bid Often. 

 • Autographed Doug Flutie Jersey • Summer camps • Police Car Ride • Teacher experiences • Principal for the day  • Patriots tickets • Birthday Parties • Kayaking • Fitness Memberships

And so much more!

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Mar
25
4:30 PM16:30

Spelling Bee

Register by March 15th | Location: Willard Library | Contact: spellingbee@willardptg.org

The annual Willard Spelling Bee 2022 is held in the Willard School Library. All participants will receive a certificate and the winning teams will receive a prize. Parents are welcome to attend.

How it works:

  • Pick your team of 3 and a team name or join a group that needs more teammates

  • Each team will select a team name.

  • Teams are encouraged to dress up and be creative as long as it isn’t too distracting.

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Feb
9
2:00 PM14:00

Willard Outdoor Playdate/Meetup

When: Wednesday, February 9th, 2-4PM (Rain date Wednesday, February 16th)

Where: Playground and playing fields in back of Willard

Who: All Willard students and their families invited. This is not a drop-off event and children should have an adult present.

What to wear: Dress warm; snow gear is recommended!

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