ALCOTT NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you to one and all for making the Boxed Lunch Staff Appreciation Luncheon on 3/11 a success!
We treated the staff to personalized boxed lunches from The Concord Market. All your generous financial contributions helped fund this event, which truly showed the Alcott staff our appreciation for all they do for our children, especially during this, well, unique and trying school year. We are more grateful than ever for the efforts of every teacher, specialist, support staff member, bus driver, and crossing guard! And we were overwhelmed by the e-mails from staff thanking us for the special lunches.
The Concord Market was a terrific partner for our complex order with three sandwich options, two side options, dessert, and a gluten-free menu.
Thank you,
Angela Lipson and Jessica Kaplowitz, The Staff Appreciation Co-Chairs
Mar 26: Professional Day - No School for Students
Apr 5: Return to Full In-Person Learning
Apr 7: Conference Day - No School for Students
Apr 19-23: April Recess - No School
May 28: Professional Day - No School for Students
May 31: Memorial Day - No School
IN THE COMMUNITY
CCM Lecture - After the Plague, Vocal Music of the High Renaissance: Join us online Saturday, April 10 from 10:00 – 11:00 am for the complimentary lecture, After the Plague, Vocal Music of the High Renaissance, presented by CCM voice faculty member Dr. Greta Feeney. We'll explore the fascinating and impactful influence that the tragic Black Death pandemic in the 1300s had on the arts and the new directions composers took with their music. You'll learn about Guillaume de Machaut and Francesco Landini, two composers that were dominant figures in music at the time. The Zoom link will be sent to registrants beforehand. For more details and to register, visit concordconservatory.org/Lecture_Series, email info@concordconservatory.org, or call (978) 369-0010 to learn more about CCM.
IMSCC March Student Showcase: This month we are sharing some of the exciting music happening right now at IMSCC. You can hear this month's featured student performances on our website here. Interested in starting music lessons? Click here to request lessons, or click here to learn more about IMSCC. Lessons can start any time!
Spring and Summer Registration for Concord Recreation: Head to www.concordrec.com to check out the full list of classes, programs, and camp details.
Bunny Egg-stravaganza: Join us on Saturday, April 3rd for a drive through egg hunt event! Drive up to receive a bag of goodies including eggs, and have an opportunity to take a photo with our Bunny. By registration only, registrations done by car.
Concord Esports League (Grades 3-5, 6-12 – Starts April 12th): Our Spring league is ready for sign-ups - we have Madden, Fortnite, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros ready for your child to play. Represent Concord in the North Shore League and bring home the title!
DIY Science Lab (Grades 2-5): Create your own do-it-yourself science toys. Each week we’ll explore and build fun toys and gadgets that you make - and learn the science behind them.
Code Wiz Coding Classes (Ages 7-12): Code Wiz is offering a variety of classes this spring – including Minecraft Coding, Creating Your Own Roblox Game, and Animation! Check out the class listings to learn more about these awesome programs.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Maintenance helpers needed for the Alcott Student Garden! The beds need preparing, the fence needs mending, and the birds need scaring! Anyone interested in lending a hand with maintenance for the garden this spring, please contact sorrelsammons@hotmail.com. We have activities for children and adults alike though out the spring (children may come with only their own household). Anyone with skills in fence installation and gate securing would be greatly appreciated as we try to repair damage from snow before the critters can get in. Also, please check out the Alcott Student Garden on Facebook to see what is happening over the spring. https://www.facebook.com/alcottgarden/
SEPAC Appreciation Awards - is there a special teacher, staff member or administrator who has made a positive impact on your child's life? The SEPAC Appreciation Awards were introduced in 2017 and we have received really positive feedback from the recipients. They told us the acknowledgment and public recognition of their work was highly valued. We are inviting parents and caregivers with children on an IEP or 504 plan to submit the name of one special person in our school district who has made a difference to your family this year. This may be a classroom teacher, coach, special educator, guidance counselor, or any other school employee that has made a positive impact on your child or family. Given the challenges this year for all of us, these awards are even more important. All names submitted will be honored and recognized publicly in the Spring.
Please visit our website to nominate your special person! Submissions for the SEPAC Appreciation Awards closes on April 3rd. If you have any questions, please email us at appreciationawards@gmail.com.
Alcott Chess Club: The Alcott Chess Club continues to go strong online in alliance with Sudbury schools. It's an experience you won't forget. There are two 10-week sessions beginning March 30 and April 1, no fooling! The cost is $180 or $270 for both. Payment can be made by Venmo or PayPal or snail mail a check. Email Ken Belt at alcottchess@hotmail.com for details, discounts and any questions you may have. And watch for announcements about the annual Alcott Online Chess Tournament coming this May. You won't want to miss out
on the fun! Check it out! I believe it's your move now.
Shop through Amazon Smile: Do you shop on Amazon? If so, one easy way to support our PTG is to shop through smile.amazon.com. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of all qualifying purchases to a charitable organization of your choice. There is no catch and no extra fees; just designate “Alcott School Parent Teacher Group Inc” as your charity, then shop through the “AmazonSmile” link!
Helpful Links:
PTG online volunteer information and sign-up: Please visit our SignUpGenius Page and our website to discover all the ways both working and non-working parents and guardians are needed to support our wonderful staff, students, and families. Have something to offer that you don’t see listed there? There’s a place for you to submit that info as well! We hope to hear from you!