ALCOTT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
HAPPENING NOW! Book fair classroom visits end today.
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 TODAY March 31st, 4:30-7:30! We are requesting families register for Math Night here. No advance registration required for Book Fair.
MARK YOUR APRIL CALENDARS and CALL YOUR SITTERS!! ALCOTT PARENT SOCIAL ON 4/30!
STUDENT GARDEN: Spring is 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!
ALCOTT WEAR: Show off your Alcott spirit this spring!
Check out the Alcott spirit wear 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!
5th Grade Families: Get Involved with the Concord Middle School PTG!
The CMS PTG’s board of directors invites you to be a member of the core team next year. Be involved with this fun group of volunteers as our Staff Appreciation Chairperson, our Fundraising Chairperson or our Vice President. We are also seeking two volunteers to take turns publishing our weekly newsletter and one person to maintain our website (training available). There is much to do, and we can’t do it without you! Staffing plans are being formed now for the fall. Please contact Deb Antonangeli (deb.antonangeli@gmail.com) or Susannah Benner (shsheppard@me.com) to learn more.
***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
The Fenn Sports Sale: All are welcome! Saturday April 9th, 2022. 9am-12pm at The Fenn School, 516 Monument Street, Concord, MA. Great equipment, Great Prices. Come check out the extensive array of gently-used sporting equipment for sale including skis, skates, bicycles, pads, hockey, lacrosse, baseball, softball gear and more! Visit www.fenn.org/SportsSale for details.
Concord for Ukraine: A group of concerned Concord citizens has come together to raise money and provide medical equipment to those on the frontlines in Ukraine through a Boston-based organization called Ukraine Forward. It's simple: Citizens purchase medical supplies through a carefully cultivated and monitored Amazon WishList or donate directly at Ukraine Forward. The supplies are collected at Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic Church in Jamaica Plain where packages are boxed and shipped via Air Poland for distribution by Ukrainian volunteer university students in Kyiv. Already this organization has supplied nearly $400,000 in needed medical supplies directly to Ukrainian soldiers and citizen fighters. This war is devastating and senseless. We hope you will join us in this effort.To help spread the word, please share this with your friends and sign up to host a lawn sign here.
5th Annual SEPAC Appreciation Awards
Is there a teacher, tutor, counselor, aide, administrator or any other school staff member who has made a difference this year? The Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle Regional School District Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) invites families from Concord, Carlisle and Boston with a child on an IEP or 504 Plan to honor a special person (or persons) with a SEPAC Appreciation Award.
In our 5th year, the SEPAC Appreciation Awards offer families the opportunity to reflect on the school year and to recognize staff members in our districts who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to support our students.
Please complete a submission form to let us know about your special person!
Note that submissions for the SEPAC Appreciation Awards closes on April 8th. We plan to hold an event in May to announce and applaud our honorees. Details to follow.
Questions? You can reach us at appreciationawards@gmail.com
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!
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!
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 Floor Hockey Come join us and learn the skills of hockey! From stick handling to passing and shooting, we will develop and enhance the abilities to play the fastest game on (ice) the floor!
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 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.
Please visit this space for updates on sports, music and theater registration dates, seminars, and more events throughout town.