Adult Social: The Adult Social is a night of music, fun and friendship. All Thoreau parents are invited to this adults-only gathering. For more information, contact the Adult Social Committee.
Auction: The Thoreau Auction is a fun-filled fundraiser and is a combination adult social and auction. In the past we have held the event at the Concord Elks on a Friday evening in late January. For more information, contact the Auction Committee.
Book Fair: This major annual fundraiser and community event gives students and their families the chance to purchase new and used books, a percentage of which supports Thoreau’s annual fundraising efforts. Families can also purchase books to donate to the main library or to classrooms through the Wish List, which contains book titles requested by Thoreau staff. Usually held in October, the Book Fair is open to families one evening for Family Night, and during three school days for classroom visits (parents are also welcome with their children’s classrooms). Both new and used books are sold at the fair. Used books are donated by Thoreau families one or two weeks prior to the fair, and unsold used books are donated to charity. For more information, contact the Book Fair Committee.
Bottle and Can Drive: This is a simple and rewarding fundraiser. West Concord Liquor Store will match our bottle/can returns, up to $300, during a Saturday Bottle and Can Drive (usually from 9 am to 3 pm) in the fall. The store will also continue to collect bottle/can receipts throughout the year for our school. For more information, contact the Bottle and Can Drive Coordinator.
Box Tops for Education: Every family can participate in this fund-raiser. Each General Mills product contains a box top coupon, which can be removed and turned in for cash. A collection box/envelope is also located in the Fowler Library so the entire community can participate. For more information, contact the Box Tops Coordinator.
Family Photos: Family Photos is a fun fall fundraiser for the Thoreau School! This is an opportunity for the school families to have their picture taken by a professional photographer at a sight agreed to by the photographer and the committee. Families commit $25 (nominal fee) to reserve their photo shoot and have the option to order pictures at the review night. For more information, contact the Family Photos Coordinator.
Gift Wrap Sale: The PTG sells a great assortment of gift-wrap, products, and chocolates and associated items using one of the companies that packages fundraisers. For more information, contact the Gift Wrap Coordinator.
Road Race: The annual Thoreau Family Road Race is a 1 mile Fun Run for the kids, along with a 5K for kids and adults. The Year End Family BBQ takes place immediately following the race with BBQ food, ice cream and entertainment. For more information contact the Road Race Coordinator.
School Pictures: These are the classic school pictures of the children and their classes. The pictures will be taken during the school day in October, outside if the weather permits. For more information, contact the School Pictures Coordinator.