ALCOTT TEAM ENJOYS MARCH LUNCHEON!
Yesterday, the Alcott team of staff, faculty and administrators enjoyed a delicious luncheon with sandwiches, wraps, salads, all the fixins (and cookies, of course!) as an expression of gratitude from our entire community. What a year it has been!--and there is no better way to show our Alcott team how much we appreciate their dedication and energy than through yummy days like this one! Many thanks to our Staff Appreciation chairs, Sarah Flynn and Hilary Drake, for creating this wonderful afternoon, and to our Alcott community donors, whose generosity to the PTG paid for this event.
ALCOTT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
BOOK FAIR AND MATH NIGHT ARE BACK!
All students will have a chance to visit the book fair during school hours March 28-31 with their teachers. Be sure to send your child with money.
Math Night will be an open house for our Alcott community on Thursday, March 31st, 4:30-7:30. The book fair will be open simultaneously for browsing.
Please note, we will be requesting families to sign up in advance for Math Night. Please watch the OWL for more information and to register.
*We will need parent volunteers to help run the fair. Please sign up here to volunteer.
STUDENT GARDEN
Spring is almost here! We're looking for Student Garden Volunteers to help with maintenance and fundraising so our little garden can flourish. Please fill out the form if you would like to join us!
CONCORD DISTRICT DEI MARCH NEWSLETTER -- Please click here to view the DEI Newsletter for the month of March for the CPS/CCRSD school district. Past DEI Newsletters can be accessed here.
COMING IN APRIL: TIME TO GET SOCIAL!
MCAS: The MCAS testing window opens at the end of March this year. All students in Grades 3-5 will take two sessions of ELA and two sessions of Math. Students in Grade 5 take an additional two sessions of Science/Technology and Engineering. This year’s MCAS schedule is here If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher, Assistant Principal Olson or Principal Krakow.
ALCOTT WEAR: Show off your Alcott spirit this spring!
Check out the Alcott spiritwear store under the Support tab of the Alcott PTG website or click HERE to find the latest and greatest Alcott wear. Alcott PTG receives 10% back on all items purchased throughout the school year so consider purchasing an item today!
***Every Wednesday is now a half-day***
Mar 31: Math Night 4:30-7:30pm
Apr 7: Grades K-5 conferences
Apr 8: METCO Coffee hour
Apr 18-22: April Recess (no school)
CPS/CCRSD 21-22 School Calendar can be found here
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
CONCORD-CARLISLE YOUTH LACROSSE
There is still time to register for 1st and 2nd Grade Girls Spring lacrosse starting in April!!! Please visit the CCYL website to register now. Sessions take place on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:15 with an emphasis on fun. All are welcome. No experience necessary.
http://www.ccyouthlacrosse.com/
Concord Public & Concord-Carlisle Regional SEPAC invites you to attend:
Powerful Strategies to Help Children Develop Independent Executive Function Skills. Teach children to manage their time, space, and materials (and keep their emotions in check)!
Workshop with Sarah Ward, M.S. CCC/SLP
Monday, March 28, 7:00pm on Zoom
Space is limited so register soon: https://www.nspac.org/Registr
Learn to Make Whoopie Pies Saturday, 3/26, 10-11:30 am
Join Adrienne Dunne in learning how to make these hand-held sandwiches made of cake and stuffed with fluffy whipped icing. You’ll learn the traditional as well as some fun-flavored fillings. This class is online so you can do it from the comfort of your own kitchen. Ingredient and kitchen tool lists will be sent a few days ahead. Offered through CCACE; fee is $39. Register here.
Scoops Lacrosse
Scoops will run a super fun lax clinic for girls and boys ages 3-7. Clinics are designed for kids interested in learning lacrosse. Kids are broken into different groups based on age and skill level. Most importantly the clinics are designed for FUN. No pads necessary. Just bring your stick! At Scoops we like to say "It's sticks and smiles. If you bring your stick we deliver the smile". Register here
CONCORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY:
The Concord Library-Fowler Branch is partnering with ArtScape at the Bradford Mill to showcase community talent and local places! All media and artists are welcome; start painting, photographing, drawing now! Submit your work 5/13-5/15. $10 hanging fee per artist waived for students. Please email artscapeshow@gmail.com with any questions.
Art Into Action with COAR-- Kids want to make the world a better place and engage in global citizenship through art? Join us on Saturday, March 26 at 10:30am as we move art into action! Members from COAR (Communities Organizing Against Racism) are partnering with the Concord Free Public Library to create a quilt filled with ideas on how to build a community with empathy, equity, and understanding. Learn more about the Students Rebuild program and the mission of COAR.
Knitting for Kids --The Concord Free Public Library will host a free four week knitting workshop at the Main Library for children in grades 2 and up on Mondays beginning March 21 at 4pm. Knitting is a great activity to encourage children’s creativity, concentration, relaxation, and even math skills! This program is perfect for beginners as well as children looking to advance their skills. Diane Johnson of Knit and That will teach children the basics of knitting while helping each child make their own stuffed bunny rabbit. The workshop is intended for registrants to attend all four weeks.
Music and Movement -- The Concord Free Public Library will host additional weekly family-friendly Music And Movement programs featuring Julie Stepanek on Mondays at 10:30am at the Main Library in March! The remaining date is March 21. These programs will run 30-45 minutes and are geared toward children aged 0-5 years.
Weekend Writing Studio -- The Concord Free Public Library invites individuals ages 11-18 to join the Weekend Writing Studio, every Saturday at the Main Library beginning March 5, 2022, at 1pm. Expand your creative writing abilities with brain-storming, story-telling, genre-busting, and totally not-boring activities! Poet and Youth Services staff member Cary Stough will facilitate. No writing experience required. Email Cary Stough at cmstough@minlib.net for questions or accessibility concerns. No registration required.
Beede & Books -- The Beede Swim and Fitness Center and the Concord Free Public Library are teaming up to bring you Beede and Books. This is a free program available to all. Join us at the Beede Center for a Friday collaboration of reading and swimming. A librarian will read books at 11:30 am, then at 12:00 pm we transition to the Children’s Pool for water fun! This free program happens once a month in 2022 on the following Fridays: March 18, April 15, May 20, and June 17.
CONCORD CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC:
Rishell & Raines Blues Concert – CCM presents blues duo and award-winners Paul Rishell and Annie Raines for a 7 pm concert and 5 pm masterclass on Saturday, April 2. They’ll discuss the unique elements of acoustic and electric blues styles, and highlight the connection between the two. Paul’s original music has been used in plays, films, and countless television shows. Annie sings, plays the mandolin and piano, while being recognized as the “queen of the blues harmonica” and has played with the Tarbox Ramblers and the Susan Tedeschi Band. Tickets: ConcordConservatory.org or at the door ($45-masterclass and concert; $20-concert only). Free for students 18 and under. info@concordconservatory.org /(978) 369-0010. To attend at CCM, you must show proof of full vaccination. CCM, 1317 Main Street, West Concord.
CCM’s Ukulele Crash Course – Two new mini-8-week sessions for adults and teens! Choose the one that fits your schedule, either register for the 3:00 – 4:00 pm or 7:00 – 8:00 pm section. Everyone should take this ukulele class! It’s fun, friendly, and a great way to learn an EASY, travel-friendly instrument. This comprehensive class offers a fundamental approach to learning the ukulele for students of varied musical backgrounds. You will need to bring your own Ukulele. Please call CCM with any questions at (978) 369-0010.
CONCORD RECREATION:
Camp Three Rivers Make sure you reserve your spot now for summer camp! We have weeks and entire grades SOLD OUT. We’re excited for the return of field trips, extended care, and all the fun summer camp has to offer. Click the link to see all we have to offer.
Summer Specialty Camps Looking for different half day, themed, camps through Concord Rec? Check out our summer specialty camps – plenty of space available!
Skyhawks Flag Football Flag Football is the perfect introduction to “America’s Game.” Participants learn skills on both sides of the football - including the core components of passing, catching, de- flagging and defense - all presented in a safe, fun and positive environment.
Skyhawks Ultimate Sports Age-appropriate games that teach teamwork, fair play, tons of energy and even more fun! Join us for the Ultimate Sports program where kids will play dodgeball, kickball, capture the flag and more!
April Professional Day Program (Thursday, April 7th) The April Professional Day Program is from 8:00am to 6:00pm at Hunt Recreation Center. Registration open to general public. First come, first serve 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 Altitude Trampoline Park!
April Vacation Week (April 19th-22nd) Looking for care Tuesday – Friday of April vacation? Look no further than Concord Rec’s April Vacation Week Program. April Vacation Program is from 8:00am to 6:00pm at Hunt Recreation Center (Participants must bring lunch unless noted) $100 per day per person. Registration open to general public. First come, first serve basis. This program has NO AFFILIATION with Concord Recreation’s Before or Afterschool Program. Please inform Concord Recreation of any medical issues or allergies.
Egg Hunt! Join Concord Recreation for this fun free community event. Participants will search for candy and prize filled eggs, get photos with the Bunny, petting zoo, and more! Memorial Field at CCHS April 15th starting at 5:00pm.
CONCORD YOUTH THEATRE -- Spring/Summer classes:
DRAMATIC FANATICS
(Grades 1-3; Instructor: Joey Talbert; Tuesdays 4:40-5:40 pm)
SHOWTIME
(Grades 1-2; Instructor: Joey Talbert; Thursdays 4:40-5:40 pm)
KIDS KOMPANY
(Grades 3-4; Instructor: Joey Talbert; Thursdays 5:45-6:45 pm)
CENTER STAGE PLAYERS (Grades 1–6) – A one-week creative workshop to satisfy all of your dramatic needs! Using scripts and/or improvised dialogue, students will dramatize familiar stories on stage, complete with songs and simple dances.
Click here for registration