The Thursday Owl - January 29, 2026

The Thursday OwL

The Alcott ptg weekly email

January 29, 2026

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

Take the PTG Parent Feedback Survey - Win Recess Materials!

Please take this anonymous 15-question survey to help guide our work around community, volunteering, and fundraising.

The survey takes just a few minutes to complete. The PTG will purchase indoor/outdoor recess materials for the grade with the highest response rate. Second grade is currently in the lead!

Thanks for sharing your input here!

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Give the Gift of Reading this February! 

For the month of February, the Alcott PTG is hosting a book drive to support the libraries of Alcott Elementary School and a partner school in Lowell, MA - Peter W. Reilly Elementary School. Families can purchase books from this Amazon wish list which has been curated by the librarians. We need two copies of each book purchased so they can be donated to the libraries of each school. Thank you for supporting this great cause! 

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Book Fair & Math Night Updates

SAVE THE DATE of Thursday, March 5 for the Book Fair Open House and Math Night! Adults and kids of all ages are invited to check out the Book Fair in the auditorium starting at 4:00 and to participate in a series of math games from around town in the gym. There will be prizes and lots of fun! Math Night will run from 4:30-6:00. We will be seeking volunteers, so stay tuned for a sign-up genius!

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Sign Up to Showcase at Multicultural Night!

Alcott’s Annual Multicultural Night will be back again this year on Friday, April 3rd from 5-7pm. Join the 12 families who have signed up so far to showcase their cultures by filling out this google form!

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METCO PTG Positions: Apply by Tomorrow

The PTG is looking for 2 METCO parents/guardians to serve as METCO Representatives on the PTG Board. These volunteers will play a critical role in strengthening communication between METCO families and the PTG, supporting the METCO Family Friends program, and encouraging inclusive participation in school events and leadership. If interested, please email PTG President Abby Flanagan at ptgalcott@gmail.com no later than tomorrow (1/30).

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You Can Still Join Girls on the Run!

We're so excited to bring Girls on the Run back to Alcott this March!  We're looking for third, fourth, and fifth grade girls to join our team. Participants from last year are welcome. We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays to complete lessons, games, and workouts that will prepare us for a joyful 5K in May. Registration is now open - check it out here. Questions? Contact Kate Sexauer, katesexauer@gmail.com.

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UMass Lowell vs. BU Hockey Game! Buy Today! 

Saturday, March 7th @ 6:05 PM

Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell

Boston University Terriers @ UML River Hawks

Purchase tickets.

Come support, as $5 of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Alcott Community. This is a popular game and will sell out! 

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Volunteer Opportunities

See all of our current volunteer opportunities here. These will be updated regularly!

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Calendar and Important Dates

Every Wednesday is a Half Day

• February 6 - Comfy Cozy Day Spirit Day

• February 16-20 - February Recess

• March 4 - PTG Open Meeting (7pm)

• March 5 - Math Night (4:30-6pm) & Book Fair (4-6pm)

• March 26 & 27 - Grade 5 ELA MCAS

• March 30 & 31 - Grade 3 ELA MCAS

• April 3 - Multicultural Night (5-7pm)

• April 6 & 9 - Grade 4 ELA MCAS

In the Community

Brighter Together Lantern Parade and Party

Saturday, March 7 at 6pm in the Alcott Elementary School Parking Lot
Be Brighter Together with the Concord Lantern Parade & Party. Bring a lantern that you made at a community workshop or on your own. We will parade together on March 7 at 6pm, starting at Alcott Elementary School and finishing at the Concord Scout House for lively music and yummy refreshments. Find workshops and more info at Concordlanterns.org. Brought to you by Art for All and the Concord Scout House.

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CC Girls Lacrosse Registration

Registration is open for the Concord-Carlisle Girls Youth Lacrosse program! Sign up by January 31, 2026. The season runs early April to early June, with practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays and games on Sundays. Our program focuses on instruction and welcomes all girls Grades 1-8, with or without experience. We proudly partner with Revolution Lacrosse to provide professional coaching throughout the season.  For more information and to register, click here!

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Concord Plays Cornhole!

Calling all Cornholers! Please join the Concord Education Fund on Saturday, February 7 at 7:00pm (Concord Armory, 91 Everett Street) for a casual night of fun and healthy competition in support of our awesome public schools! $30 gets you in the door, a spot in the tourney (if you’d like!), and lots of bar food. Cash bar and other entertainment available; prizes and bragging rights up for grabs! Guests must be 21+. Tickets can be purchased here.

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Tanglewood Marionettes Perform Cinderella

The acclaimed Tanglewood Marionettes are coming to the Carlisle School Auditorium on February 1 at 3pm! Join the Concord Carlisle Foundation for a magical 45-minute family-friendly performance while supporting the CCF Campership Fund, which helps families in Concord and Carlisle who would otherwise be unable to afford summer camp experiences for their children. There will be a Puppetry Demonstration prior to the show and a Question & Answer Session following the performance. $15 for general seating, $20 for priority seating. Tickets may be purchased here. 

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Register for CCYB Town Baseball

The days are getting longer, and the 2026 Spring Season is right around the corner! If you haven't had a chance to register your ballplayer yet, now is the perfect time to secure their spot.

Register via TEAMSNAP. Order Uniforms & Gear HERE (Remember: Jerseys are only provided for Pre-K!). Full season details HERE.

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IMSCC Music Lessons - Winter-Spring lessons start this month!

New students, join us for one-on-one music lessons! Lessons with IMSCC's expert faculty are starting now and are available for all band and orchestra instruments, voice, piano, guitar, electric bass and ukulele. Lessons take place after school and evenings at CCHS and the Carlisle school. New students, please fill out this form to begin the enrollment process. (Returning students can check email for your re-enrollment invoice.) Visit the website for more information or email Laryssa Doohovskoy ldoohovskoy@concordcarlisle.org.

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SEPAC Hours

SEPAC Office Hours: Office hours are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 11-12:30 in the Main Library in the cafe area.

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Useful Links

PTG WEBSITE

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ALCOTT SCHOOL CALENDAR

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The Thursday Owl - January 22, 2026

The Thursday OwL

The Alcott ptg weekly email

January 22, 2026

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

METCO PTG Positions

The PTG is looking for 2 METCO parents/guardians to serve as METCO Representatives on the PTG Board. These volunteers will play a critical role in strengthening communication between METCO families and the PTG, supporting the METCO Family Friends program, and encouraging inclusive participation in school events and leadership. If interested, please email PTG President Abby Flanagan at ptgalcott@gmail.com no later than Friday January 30th.

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Save The Date Book Fair And Math Night!

Thursday, March 5, 2026

-Book Fair 4 - 6pm

-Math Night 4:30 - 6pm

More details to come.

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NEW EVENT! UMass Lowell vs. BU Hockey Game!! Buy Today! 

Saturday, March 7th @ 6:05 PM

Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell

Boston University Terriers @ UML River Hawks

Link to purchase tickets

Come support, as $5 of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Alcott Community. Get your tickets now, as this is a popular game and will sell out! 

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Multicultural Night

Alcott’s Annual Multicultural Night will be back again this year on Friday, April 3rd! Please join us in the gym from 5-7pm. We invite our community to showcase your culture through food, trinkets, a performance, or attire from your country. Please fill out this google form if you would like to participate. 

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Girls On The Run

We're so excited to bring Girls on the Run back to Alcott this March!  We're looking for third, fourth, and fifth grade girls to join our team- and participants from last year are welcomed.  We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays to complete lessons, games, and workouts that will prepare us for a joyful 5K in May. Registration opens January 26th- check it out here. Questions?  Contact Kate Sexauer, katesexauer@gmail.com

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A Message From The PTG

It's always exciting for me when I sit down to write this message and there are so many great things happening that it's hard to pick just one to highlight. We have an important new opportunity for METCO parents to get involved in the PTG, multicultural night planning is in full swing with over a dozen families already signed up, and our events calendar is filling up fast. Thanks to all the PTG volunteers who chase away the winter gray with all of these opportunities for our community! 

Thanks,

Abby Flanagan, PTG President 

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Volunteer Opportunities

January Composting at Lunch: Sign up here.

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Calendar and Important Dates

Every Wednesday is a Half Day

• January 22 - METCO Parent Meeting (6pm)

• January 23 - Coffee with the Principal (9:30am) - Meet the Mental Health Team

• February 16-20 - February Recess

• March 5th- Math Night and Book Fair

• April 3rd- Multicultural Night

In the Community

Wreath Composting at Fowler

Saturday, January 31, 10:30 - 4 PM

Keep your wreaths out of the trash! Learn how to remove the wire so the greenery can be composted and the forms reused. It doesn't take long at all to take apart your wreath, and library staff, volunteers and members of Mothers Out Front are happy to show you how. Can’t make it on Saturday? A self-serve wreath station will be available at Fowler beginning Tuesday, 1/27, from 10:00–4:30 PM daily, leading up to Saturday’s event. Questions? Call Fowler at 978-318-3350.

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Fowler Craft Lab: Safe Routes to School Yard Signs 

Wednesday, February 4 at 2 PM and 4 PM

For this week's Craft Lab, we will be joined by Massachusetts Safe Routes to School ambassadors and Mothers Out Front to create designs to enter in this year's SRTS yard sign contest. The Massachusetts SRTS Program's Yard Sign Design Contest is a way for students to use their creativity to help promote safe roads for cyclists and pedestrians in their communities. This year's theme is "No Idling." Questions? Call Fowler at 978-318-3350.

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Tanglewood Marionettes Perform Cinderella

The acclaimed Tanglewood Marionettes are coming to the Carlisle School Auditorium! Join the Concord Carlisle Foundation for a magical family-friendly performance while supporting the CCF Campership Fund, which helps families in Concord and Carlisle who would otherwise be unable to afford summer camp experiences for their children. The production is approximately 45 minutes in length and includes a Puppetry Demonstration prior to the show and a Question & Answer Session following the performance, offering guests a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry of marionette puppetry. $15 for general seating, $20 for priority seating. The is event will take place February 1 at 3:00pm in the Carlisle Public School Auditorium (83 School Street, Carlisle). Tickets may be purchased here. 

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Concord Plays Cornhole!

Calling all Cornholers! Please join the Concord Education Fund Saturday, February 7, at 7:00pm for a casual night of fun and healthy competition in support of our awesome public schools! $30 gets you in the door, a spot in the tourney (if you’d like!), and lots of bar food. Cash bar and other entertainment available; prizes and bragging rights up for grabs! The is event will take place at Concord Armory (91 Everett Street). Tickets can be purchased here.

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Concord-Carlisle Youth Softball Registration

Happy 2026! Spring is just around the corner, and CCYBS Spring Softball registration is now open. The season runs from the week after April vacation through the first week of June, offering a fun, supportive environment for players of all experience levels. Registration closes February 13, with a $50 late fee starting February 14. REGISTER NOW! Families registering more than one player receive a $30 sibling discount. Come play ball!

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Register for CCYB Town Baseball

The days are getting longer, and the 2026 Spring Season is right around the corner! If you haven't had a chance to register your ballplayer yet, now is the perfect time to secure their spot.

Quick Links:

• Register via TEAMSNAP

• Order Uniforms & Gear HERE (Remember: Jerseys are only provided for Pre-K!)

• Full season details HERE

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Growing Up Well Presentation for Parents and Teens

Who Brought Whom Event for Teens and Parents. Join us for a presentation by award-winning internet safety speaker and author Richard Guerry. Richard will give an introduction to cyberbullying and cyber cruelty prevention, AI and deepfakes, social media safety, responsible sharing, digital empathy, and online citizenship. The objective is to bring teens and parents together for an open conversation about navigating technology in healthy, responsible ways—so we can learn and grow together. January 28 from 6-730pm *New Date* at the Concord Middle School (931 Old Marlboro Road).  This event is free, but registration is required.

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Growing Up Well Parenting Workshop

Values-based Parenting Workshop with Dr. Rachel Kramer. In a world where digital culture is constantly broadcasting its own messages about what matters—beauty, popularity, speed, perfection—parents have an urgent opportunity to instill values that truly guide and sustain our children. Values-based parenting is about being intentional: getting clear on what matters most to you, living those values out loud, and teaching them to your children. When kids are grounded in authentic, human-centered values, they are more likely to make healthy choices online and off. Join Concord’s Dr. Rachel Kramer for an interactive parent workshop about values-based parenting.  March 4 from 9:30-1030am, Concord Free Public Library - Main Branch (129 Main Street).

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IMSCC Music Lessons - Winter-Spring lessons start this month!

New students, join us for one-on-one music lessons! Lessons with IMSCC's expert faculty are starting now and are available for all band and orchestra instruments, voice, piano, guitar, electric bass and ukulele. Lessons take place after school and evenings at CCHS and the Carlisle school.  New students, please fill out this form to begin the enrollment process; (returning students can check email for your re-enrollment invoice). Visit the website for more information; email Laryssa Doohovskoyldoohovskoy@concordcarlisle.org

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SEPAC Hours

• SEPAC Office Hours: Office hours are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 11-12:30 in the Main Library in the cafe area.

—

Useful Links

PTG WEBSITE

SUBSCRIBE TO THE OWL

ANNUAL APPEAL

ALCOTT SCHOOL CALENDAR

Alcott PTG, 93 Laurel St, Concord, MA 01742, USA

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The Thursday Owl - January 15, 2026

The Thursday OwL

The Alcott ptg weekly email

January 15, 2026

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

Multicultural Night

Alcott’s Annual Multicultural Night will be back again this year on Friday, April 3rd! Please join us in the gym from 5-7pm. We invite our community to showcase your culture through food, trinkets, a performance, or attire from your country. Please fill out this google form if you would like to participate. 

—

Girls On The Run

We're so excited to bring Girls on the Run back to Alcott this March!  We're looking for third, fourth, and fifth grade girls to join our team- and participants from last year are welcomed.  We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays to complete lessons, games, and workouts that will prepare us for a joyful 5K in May. Registration opens January 26th- check it out here. Questions?  Contact Kate Sexauer, katesexauer@gmail.com

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Volunteer Opportunities

January Composting at Lunch: Sign up here.

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Calendar and Important Dates

Every Wednesday is a Half Day

• January 16 - Hat Day Spirit Day

• January 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School)

• January 22 - METCO Parent Meeting (6pm)

• January 23 - Coffee with the Principal (9:30am) - Meet the Mental Health Team

• February 16-20 - February Recess

In the Community

Tanglewood Marionettes Perform Cinderella

The acclaimed Tanglewood Marionettes are coming to the Carlisle School Auditorium! Join the Concord Carlisle Foundation for a magical family-friendly performance while supporting the CCF Campership Fund, which helps families in Concord and Carlisle who would otherwise be unable to afford summer camp experiences for their children. The production is approximately 45 minutes in length and includes a Puppetry Demonstration prior to the show and a Question & Answer Session following the performance, offering guests a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry of marionette puppetry. $15 for general seating, $20 for priority seating. The is event will take place February 1 at 3:00pm in the Carlisle Public School Auditorium (83 School Street, Carlisle). Tickets may be purchased here. 

—

Concord Plays Cornhole!

Calling all Cornholers! Please join the Concord Education Fund Saturday, February 7, at 7:00pm for a casual night of fun and healthy competition in support of our awesome public schools! $30 gets you in the door, a spot in the tourney (if you’d like!), and lots of bar food. Cash bar and other entertainment available; prizes and bragging rights up for grabs! The is event will take place at Concord Armory (91 Everett Street). Tickets can be purchased here.

—

Concord-Carlisle Youth Softball Registration

Happy 2026! Spring is just around the corner, and CCYBS Spring Softball registration is now open. The season runs from the week after April vacation through the first week of June, offering a fun, supportive environment for players of all experience levels. Registration closes February 13, with a $50 late fee starting February 14. REGISTER NOW! Families registering more than one player receive a $30 sibling discount. Come play ball!

—

Register for CCYB Town Baseball

The days are getting longer, and the 2026 Spring Season is right around the corner! If you haven't had a chance to register your ballplayer yet, now is the perfect time to secure their spot.

Quick Links:

• Register via TEAMSNAP

• Order Uniforms & Gear HERE (Remember: Jerseys are only provided for Pre-K!)

• Full season details HERE

Growing Up Well Presentation for Parents and Teens

Who Brought Whom Event for Teens and Parents with Internet-safety speaker Richard Guerry. Join us for a presentation by award-winning internet safety speaker and author Richard Guerry. Richard will give an introduction to cyberbullying and cyber cruelty prevention, AI and deepfakes, social media safety, responsible sharing, digital empathy, and online citizenship. The objective is to bring teens and parents together for an open conversation about navigating technology in healthy, responsible ways—so we can learn and grow together. January 28 from 6-730pm *New Date* at the Concord Middle School (931 Old Marlboro Road).  This event is free, but registration is required.

—

Growing Up Well Parenting Workshop

Values-based Parenting Workshop with Dr. Rachel Kramer In a world where digital culture is constantly broadcasting its own messages about what matters—beauty, popularity, speed, perfection—parents have an urgent opportunity to instill values that truly guide and sustain our children. Values-based parenting is about being intentional: getting clear on what matters most to you, living those values out loud, and teaching them to your children. When kids are grounded in authentic, human-centered values, they are more likely to make healthy choices online and off. Join Concord’s Dr. Rachel Kramer for an interactive parent workshop about values-based parenting.  March 4 from 9:30-1030am, Concord Free Public Library - Main Branch (129 Main Street).

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Boys Spring 2026 Lacrosse Registration is Open!

Registration is now open for Boys Spring 2026 Lacrosse (Grades K-8)! While spring may feel far away, early registration is important for team planning and scheduling. Programs are available for beginners through experienced players, with age-appropriate practices, games, and lots of fun. Spots fill quickly—register soon to secure your place for the season.

—

IMSCC Music Lessons - Winter-Spring lessons start this month!

New students, join us for one-on-one music lessons! Lessons with IMSCC's expert faculty are starting now and are available for all band and orchestra instruments, voice, piano, guitar, electric bass and ukulele. Lessons take place after school and evenings at CCHS and the Carlisle school.  New students, please fill out this form to begin the enrollment process; (returning students can check email for your re-enrollment invoice). Visit the website for more information; email Laryssa Doohovskoyldoohovskoy@concordcarlisle.org

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SEPAC Hours

• SEPAC Office Hours: Office hours are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 11-12:30 in the Main Library in the cafe area.

—

Useful Links

PTG WEBSITE

SUBSCRIBE TO THE OWL

ANNUAL APPEAL

ALCOTT SCHOOL CALENDAR

Alcott PTG, 93 Laurel St, Concord, MA 01742, USA

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Jan 14, 2026, 9:28 PM (12 days ago)

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Who Brought Whom Event for Teens and Parents. Join us for a presentation by award-winning internet safety speaker and author Richard Guerry. Richard will give an introduction to cyberbullying and cyber cruelty prevention, AI and deepfakes, social media safety, responsible sharing, digital empathy, and online citizenship. The objective is to bring teens and parents together for an open conversation about navigating technology in healthy, responsible ways—so we can learn and grow together. January 28 from 6-730pm *New Date* at the Concord Middle School (931 Old Marlboro Road).  This event is free, but registration is required.

—

Growing Up Well Parenting Workshop

Values-based Parenting Workshop with Dr. Rachel Kramer. In a world where digital culture is constantly broadcasting its own messages about what matters—beauty, popularity, speed, perfection—parents have an urgent opportunity to instill values that truly guide and sustain our children. Values-based parenting is about being intentional: getting clear on what matters most to you, living those values out loud, and teaching them to your children. When kids are grounded in authentic, human-centered values, they are more likely to make healthy choices online and off. Join Concord’s Dr. Rachel Kramer for an interactive parent workshop about values-based parenting.  March 4 from 9:30-1030am, Concord Free Public Library - Main Branch (129 Main Street).

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Boys Spring 2026 Lacrosse Registration is Open!

Registration is now open for Boys Spring 2026 Lacrosse (Grades K-8)! While spring may feel far away, early registration is important for team planning and scheduling. Programs are available for beginners through experienced players, with age-appropriate practices, games, and lots of fun. Spots fill quickly—register soon to secure your place for the season.

—

IMSCC Music Lessons - Winter-Spring lessons start this month!

New students, join us for one-on-one music lessons! Lessons with IMSCC's expert faculty are starting now and are available for all band and orchestra instruments, voice, piano, guitar, electric bass and ukulele. Lessons take place after school and evenings at CCHS and the Carlisle school.  New students, please fill out this form to begin the enrollment process; (returning students can check email for your re-enrollment invoice). Visit the website for more information; email Laryssa Doohovskoyldoohovskoy@concordcarlisle.org

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SEPAC Hours

• SEPAC Office Hours: Office hours are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 11-12:30 in the Main Library in the cafe area.

—

Useful Links

PTG WEBSITE

SUBSCRIBE TO THE OWL

ANNUAL APPEAL

ALCOTT SCHOOL CALENDAR

Alcott PTG, 93 Laurel St, Concord, MA 01742, USA

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