The Thursday OwL
The Alcott ptg weekly email
April 3, 2025
The PTG provides information and support to the Alcott community and raises funds to help make our school the best it can be.
News and Announcements
Reminder: No School Today!
K-5 conferences will be held today. There is no school for students.
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Lost and Found
Just a reminder to have your children check the lost and found for missing hats, mittens, sweatshirts and jackets before April vacation. We hold all items for 6 weeks before we donate them. Currently, the lost and found cubbies are overflowing with clothes. If you would like to check the bins yourself, please buzz the front office and sign in as a visitor. Stop by and claim what’s yours!
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Place Your Orders! Our Art Fundraiser is LIVE!!
Make sure to check your child's school folder this week to find their custom art catalog from Square 1 Art with their personal artwork featured on the cover! To place an order, simply scan the code located on the catalog. If you misplace the catalog, simply go to shop.square1art.com and enter the required information to begin your browsing (please select Alcott elementary, not Alcott School). Also, note that the art featured on the cover of each student's catalog is peel-off stickers!
The deadline for ordering is April 17th, and every order raises funds for Alcott! Our students worked hard on these masterpieces, and now we can share them with loved ones in unique ways with treasured keepsakes and really make our kids feel like the artists they are!
If you have any questions reach out to Becky and Alli at alcottptgfundraising@gmail.com.
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Sign Up to Join METCO Family Friends at Altitude!
RSVP here to join us as we jump, twist, flip, run and climb around on our annual trip to Altitude! Don't miss out on our group's final field trip of the year -- the ever-popular trampoline park outing. Find additional details here. Hope to see you there!
When: Wednesday, April 9th from 12:30-3pm
Where: Altitude Trampoline Park, Billerica, MA
What: Jump from 1-3pm. Pizza and ice cream treats provided!
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Join the PTG!
Want to make a difference at Alcott? Curious about how the PTG programs and events come together? Join a committee on the PTG! The time commitment is manageable and the rewards are great. Here are the committees that currently have open slots on the PTG for the 2025-2026: Green Team Committee (garden, composting and other sustainability focused initiatives); Events (Fall Fest, Movie Night, Parent Social and more!); Community & Philanthropy (the play yard sheds, Alcott Directory and other community initiatives). Email ptgalcott@gmail.com or gibbs.eliz@gmail.com for more information.
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Volunteer Opportunities
April Composting at Lunch (Alcott cafeteria): sign up here
Parent Social Silent Auction (volunteer to help or donate items): alcottptgfundraising@gmail.com
Substitute Teachers Needed: If you are Interested in learning more about substitute teaching in Concord, please visit this website. To apply to become a substitute teacher, please complete this application.
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Calendar and Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a Half Day
April 3 - Conferences (No School Today!)
April 7 and 8 - Grade 3 ELA MCAS
April 9 - MFF Altitude Trampoline Park
April 10 and 11 - Grade 5 ELA MCAS
April 11 - Crazy Shoe & Slipper Day
April 17 - Square 1 Art Fundraiser Deadline
April 21 - April 25 - April Vacation
April 28 - Classes Resume
In the Community
Vote! Concord's Upcoming Election
Thank you to the community members who were able to attend Monday night's Candidate Forum, hosted by the Concord public school PTGs and Parent Associations. It was a great turnout! The Minute Man recording of the event will be posted on the town's website in the coming days. You can access the link here. Vote on April 8th for the two open seats on the School Committee and two open seats on the Select Board, or vote early! Early voting is available now at the Town Hall. Don't forget to vote!
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Warner’s Pond Task Force Public Forum
The Warner's Pond Task Force will host a forum for residents to learn about and provide feedback on alternatives to support ecological health and recreational opportunities at the Warner's Pond system, a community resource located in West Concord.
The workshop will be held:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7pm
22 Monument Square, Hearing Room, Concord MA
The proposal can be viewed here.
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Come Celebrate Holi
Saturday, April 5 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Emerson Field, Thoreau Street
Come welcome the arrival of Spring at the Town of Concord's first Holi celebration, the festival of colors that brings joy and unity! Enjoy a day of fun, music, and colorful festivities for all ages! Register using this link: Registration
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Parent Education Survey
Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education is looking for parent input on parent education programs for next year. Please complete this survey to let them know what topics are most interesting and relevant for you and your family. Survey link here. Thank you!
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THOREAU OF THE DICE Casino Night in support of the Concord Carlisle Foundation
Saturday, April 5, 7:30pm @ Sanctuary, 82 Main Street, Maynard
Join us for poker, blackjack, craps and roulette while indulging in great food and exciting company, all for a good cause!! You'll also have a shot of winning your share of over $25,000 in prizes! Tickets are $100 each - buy yours here. We hope to see you there!
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Alcott PTG, 93 Laurel St, Concord, MA 01742, USA
