ALCOTT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Back to School Night, Wednesday, September 22, 2021: Alcott's virtual Back to School Night will take place next Wednesday, September 22nd, via Zoom. Principal Krakow will host two brief welcome webinars, one at 5:15pm and one at 6:15pm. Classroom sessions will be held via Zoom according to the following schedule:
5:30 pm - Kindergarten
5:50 pm - Grade 1
6:10 pm - Grade 2
6:30 pm - Grade 3
6:50 pm - Grade 4
7:10 pm - Grade 5
A link to Principal Krakow's webinar will be distributed the week of Back to School Night. Classroom teachers will share their links with students' families directly, also closer to the date of the event. We hope that you will attend this informative virtual session!
'21-'22 Room Parents needed: Are you interested in helping out your student's classroom this year? Each Alcott classroom is looking for two volunteers to assist classroom teachers by serving as Room Parents during the school year. Details and signups can be found here.
Pooled Testing: If you have not yet signed your student up to participate in asymptomatic pooled testing this year, we hope that you will consider doing so. You can access the consent form via this link. Pooled testing is an incredibly important way to keep our students safe, particularly at the elementary level where COVID vaccines are not yet available. If you have any questions about the pooled testing process, please do not hesitate to reach out to Principal Krakow or Nurse Amante.
Alcott Chess Club: The Alcott Chess Club is back at school, just like you! Yes! We're back onsite like before in the Faculty Lounge, 8 a.m. Thursday mornings, for ten weeks starting September 23. The Chess Club also offers online sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays at 5 p.m. Click here for the informational flyer (with registration form), or simply email alcottchess@hotmail.com and you'll be emailed a flyer pronto. For all questions, email Ken Belt at alcottchess@hotmail.com, text or call him at 617-332-4483. Now, it's your move, mate! We're ready to play.
***Every Wednesday is now a half-day***
Sep 22: Back to School Night (virtual), 5:30-7:30pm
Oct 11: Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day - no school
Nov 5: K-5 Parent/Teacher Conferences - no school
Nov 11: Veterans Day - no school
CPS/CCRSD 21-22 School Calendar can be found here
IN THE COMMUNITY
Concord/Carlisle Girl Scouts: Thinking about joining Girl Scouts? Concord & Carlisle girls in Kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to learn about Girl Scouts and get WILD on the (outdoor) dance floor at our Animal Dance Party on Saturday, Sept. 25! Siblings are welcome! Please register so we have enough craft supplies. Details and registration link at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/concordcarlisle-girl-scouts-animal-dance-party-registration-168870749959
Saturday, September 18 Car Wash Fundraiser for CCHS Women’s Soccer: Come support the players by getting your car washed at Crosby’s parking lot on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. All donations go to supporting the CCHS Women’s Soccer Freshmen, JV and Varsity teams. For more information, click here or visit www.cchswomenssoccer.com. Thank you!
Concord Recreation Fall Programming is underway: Concord Recreation is happy to be back in full-swing with fall programming! Check out our website for more details: www.concordrec.com.
November Professional Day Care Looking for child care for the November 4th Professional Day? The November Professional Day Program is from 8:00am to 6:00pm at Hunt Recreation Center. Registration open to general public. First come, first served basis. This program has NO AFFILIATION with Concord Recreation’s Before or Afterschool Program. Please inform Concord Recreation of any medical issues or allergies. Field Trip to be announced.
Esports League NEW to Concord - Esports leagues and events for ages 8-18! You can safely play your favorite games in a competitive league, or one off major event. Play Madden 21, Fortnite, Super Smash Bros, or Rocket League.
Outdoor Movie Night Join Concord Recreation on Friday, September 24th at 7pm for an outdoor, family friendly movie to be shown on the basketball courts at the Hunt Recreation Center (90 Stow Street Concord, MA). Bring your chairs, blankets and snacks. Registration recommended.
We’re hiring: Before and After School Staff Concord Recreation provides After School, Before School and Early Release Day care for our Alcott, Thoreau and Willard families. This year, we are fully enrolled at all sites with waitlists. We are actively seeking people to work in our programs. Contact Anita Stevanazzi-Hill for more information at ahill@concordma.gov.
Tennis Backboard at Emerson: Would you be interested in having a new, full-sized tennis backboard at the Emerson courts? There is a local effort to raise funds to install a backboard, in conjunction with the town of Concord. If you are interested in supporting this effort, please see the details on the website at https://gofund.me/73edde41.
Concord Association of Music Parents meeting, September 29 at 8:00 pm via Zoom: The Concord Association of Music Parents (Concord AMP) is a parent group that supports the music ensemble programs (band, orchestra and chorus) in the Concord elementary and middle schools, through advocacy for music education, fundraising and community engagement. We are a group for all parents and guardians of students in these programs, and we’d love to meet you! Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, September 29 at 8:00 pm, via Zoom or phone; a link can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11CWVoWnRU2E6h9MHT6w33U3vhJPKbNW2E9Z6JfjVVEc/edit?usp=sharing