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Silent Auction Donations Needed

Kicking off at the start of our annual Halloween Festival this year will be our online Silent Auction. Your generous support of the Bancroft PTO can make a difference in our children’s education. We hope you can help us by considering a donation of a gift certificate,...

PTO Positions Still Needed for 2023-2024

We're still seeking some key volunteers for the next school year! Positions that need to be filled include: Board Position: Fundraising Chair Fifth Grade Moving Up Day Ceremony Coordinator (traditionally a 4th grade parent) Silent Auction Coordinator Hospitality,...

CORI Checks Needed for All Volunteers (Each School Year!)

Andover Public Schools require a new Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check every year for anyone who volunteers at a school or school event (i.e. field trip chaperones, volunteers for class parties, library duty, etc.). If you would like to volunteer...

New Bancroft Family? We Have a Buddy System!

Are you new to the Bancroft community?  We are organizing a buddy family program for new students (grades 1-5) this year. We pair each student/family up with a buddy family who will be available over the summer and during the year to answer questions and tell families...

Kindergarten Meetups: 8/2 & 8/20

For those of you with incoming Kindergarteners, join us this Wednesday, August 2 from 4:30-5:30pm AND/OR Sunday, August 20 from 4:30-5:30pm on the Bancroft playground. These meet-ups are a great way for kids to become familiar with Bancroft and its playgrounds as well...

Annual Fundraiser: Bancroft Bucks!

Bancroft Bucks is the largest PTO fundraiser to support and enrich our school academics and environment. We ask for donations one time each year and funds raised through Bancroft Bucks provide 50% of the PTO budget that supports student activities throughout the year,...

Backpack Drive Donations Needed

With the release of the supply lists comes the kick off of our annual Backpack Drive. Donated backpacks & supplies (see signup for links with lists) should be dropped off no later than Friday, August 11 at Stephanie Barry's house (in the designated bin at 124...

New Room Parent Procedures

We're changing things up this year for room parents!  Here's what's new: There will be a limit of two (2) room parents per classroom.  You do not have to be a room parent to volunteer in the classroom, these are just the individuals responsible for communicating with...

2023-2024 School Supply Lists

Bancroft acknowledges these lists are extensive and you may need support in obtaining supplies. If so, please contact Beth Leavitt at beth.leavitt@andoverma.us or 978-247-9500.  All requests for support will remain confidential. Kindergarten Welcome Letter &...

AHS Senior Safari Needs Volunteers

Looking to get involved with the high school?  This year's Senior Safari is desperately in need of volunteers.  For anyone that has time to give on Friday, June 2nd, Saturday, June 3rd and Monday, June 5th, they need you to help set-up or work...

Bruins Academy Kids Club: Free Signup!

The Boston Bruins Foundation BFit Program recently visited Bancroft (be sure to ask your kids about the assembly!).  During the assembly, the kids were told about the Bruins Academy Kids Club: the first-ever official youth fan club of the Boston Bruins, back for its...

Fun Run Sign Ups Now Open!

Please join us for the 10th annual Fun Run and Ice Cream Social on Friday, June 2nd from 4:30-6:30pm at Bancroft. There will be two Color Run courses: Kindergarten will begin at 4:30pm, and grades 1-5 will begin at 5:00pm. Runners will receive a bead for every lap...

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