ALCOTT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALCOTT BOOK FAIR & MATH NIGHT -- NEXT WEEK!
We will hold an open house for families to come to Alcott after school to visit the book fair and participate in Math Night on Thursday, March 31st, 4:30-7:30! We are requesting families register for Math Night here. No advance registration required for Book Fair.
Volunteers are needed to support this event. Please consider signing up here if you are able!
Book Fair Classroom Visits All students will have the chance to visit the book fair during their school day with their teacher sometime between March 28-31st.
For more details including the classroom schedule, see the Owl Book Fair page here.
ALCOTT 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!
MARK YOUR APRIL CALENDAR: ALCOTT PARENT SOCIAL ON 4/30!
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 a half-day***
Mar 31: Book Fair/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
COAR (Communities Organizing Against Racism)
COAR Discussion Group, Mon April 11, 2022, 7:30-9pm. COAR was founded by Thoreau parents looking to share experiences, learn, take action, and engage in courageous conversations about race with each other and with our children. COAR offers a monthly learning and discussion group open to all. Our next meeting will be on Monday, April 11, at 7:30pm (on Zoom) and all are welcome. To receive the Zoom links for COAR meetings, sign up for our email list by filling out our Contact Form; check out coaraction.org to learn more, or email coarcommunity@gmail.com to join the conversation!
Instrumental Music School of Concord and Carlisle's March Student Showcase This spring we are sharing some of the exciting music happening at IMSCC, including performances by Alcott students Eva McEneaney and Lev Podolskiy! 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! Look for information on our website next month about summer music lessons!
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.
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.
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.
Musical Mondays in April The CFPL hosts free musical concerts on Mondays at 10:30am for children ages 0 - 6 years and their caregivers at the Main Library. On Monday, April 4, enjoy a fun-filled sing-along jam session with Mr. Seth. On Monday, April 11, Julie Stepanek will host a Music And Movement program featuring songs kids know and some songs kids might not know. On Monday, April 25, Rockabye Beats’ music will have you bopping and moving along in no time!
Workshop with Award Winning Author Ranaji LaRocca The CFPL will host a workshop with Newbery honor winning author Rajani LaRocca on Friday, April 22 at 3:30pm at the Main Library. The workshop is geared for children ages 9 years and up. Learn about the inspiration for her book Red, White, and Whole (Quill Tree Books/HarperCollins, 2/2021) and her path to writing it, from her childhood to the present day. Get inspired to tell your own stories and know that we all belong!
College Admissions for Juniors The CFPL will host two free Zoom presentations on Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 PM and Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00 PM. These workshops will help high school juniors and their parents understand how to use the summer productively to create a compelling college application. We will cover the college application process including current admissions trends, writing the personal statement essay and supplemental essays, teacher recommendations, how students can position themselves to increase their chances for admission, and more!
How to Reduce College Costs The CFPL will offer a free virtual workshop entitled “How to Reduce College Costs: Strategies You Need to Know” on Wednesday, April 6 at 7pm. This workshop introduces little-known financial strategies parents can use to reduce college costs, improve admissions chances, and increase scholarship opportunities. Learn income, asset, and borrowing tools as well as the new FAFSA rules and how they will impact what you pay for college. The workshop is hosted by My College Planning Team.
Tired of Arguing with Your Teen? Change is possible! Parent Coach Lianne Dixon will present a free Zoom workshop hosted by the CFPL on Thursday, April 14 at 6:30pm. Discover high-impact strategies that create less room for arguing and more room for connection. Explore the benefit of using visualization to help create the relationship you want. Learn mindful practices that are critical in setting the scene for more peaceful communication and joyful connection.
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.
Weekend Writing Studio The CFPL 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 CFPL 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: April 15, May 20, and June 17.
CONCORD CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC:
Alexander Technique Workshop—CCM welcomes guest lecturer Lisa Sailer for an Alexander Technique workshop on Saturday, April 9 at 11:00 am. As a violinist and certified Alexander Technique teacher, she’ll teach us how to move around and live with a greater sense of ease and comfort. Lisa will provide tips on injury prevention and how to become more aware of what your body is doing while playing an instrument. The Technique can help relieve pain through learning better coordination of the musculoskeletal system as well as enhance playing any instrument. Advance registration required ($15 for non-CCM students) HERE.
Open Bluegrass Jam at CCM on Thursday evenings from 7:30 pm–9:00 pm -- connect with other musicians, hone your skills, and have fun. Get coaching from faculty member and mandolinist Max Anderson who leads the group through a great repertoire of songs from the bluegrass tradition. The Jam is open to bluegrass players at all levels – guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, dobro, bass, and singers. The Jam continues now through the end of May and is fee-free, though a $10 contribution is appreciated to support the program.
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. To attend at CCM, you must show proof of full vaccination. CCM, 1317 Main Street, West Concord.
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 7) 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 19 -22) 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 15 starting at 5:00pm.
Please visit this space for updates on sports, music and theater registration dates, seminars, and more events throughout town.