The Thursday Owl
The Alcott PTG Weekly Email
September 12, 2024
The PTG provides information and support to the Alcott community and raises funds to help make our school the best it can be.
News and Announcements
METCO Family Friends Fall Picnic
Enjoy fall with a METCO Family Friends welcome back celebration on Saturday, September 21 from 1 - 3pm at Hunt Almont Park (40 Almont Street, Mattapan, MA 02126). Bring bikes, scooters, blankets/chairs, and food for a picnic. (Rain date is Sunday, September 22).
Register here. Volunteer here.
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Back to School Night Schedule Wednesday, 9/18
5:30-6:00: Meet and Greet in the cafeteria (administration, specialists, service providers, PTG, community partners)
6:00-6:30: 4th and 5th Grade
6:30-7:00: 2nd and 3rd Grade
7:00-7:30: Kindergarten and 1st Grade
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Alcott Chess
Just one week left to the start of the Alcott Chess Club for the fall semester. Don't miss out on this intellectual adventure. The fun starts at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, September 19, in the Faculty Lounge. From the Rainbow Crosswalk, enter via the right-side doors. If your plan is to sign up at the door, please come 10-15 minutes earlier to avoid the logjam. Details are here. Further questions can be directed to alcottchess@hotmail.com or call Ken at (617) 332-4483.
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School Picture Day Volunteers
We need your help to make Alcott Picture Day 2024 a success! Parent volunteers are needed for the morning of Monday, September 23. Click here for the sign-up genius.
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Alcott Chorus Sign-Ups
From Music Teacher Ken Toland: The first 4th and 5th grade Alcott Chorus Rehearsal is October 23rd, 8:15 a.m. in the Music Room. We look forward to making music with you! Please use the link here to secure a spot. The Alcott Chorus is limited to 40 spots this year. These spots are filled on a first come first serve basis.
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Library Volunteer
Mrs. O'Rourke is still looking for 1 library volunteer to check in and shelve books Monday - Friday from 8:50 - 9:15. She is looking for someone who is able to commit to a weekly spot for the year. If you are interested, please email korourke@concordps.org and let Mrs. O'Rourke know what day(s) you are available. Thanks for your support!
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Calendar and Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a Half Day
Sept 18 - Back to School Night
Sept 21 - MFF Fall Picnic (1pm-3pm) *rain date Sunday, Sept 22
Sept 23 - Picture Day
Oct 9 - MFF Apple Picking @ Honey Pot Hill Orchards
Oct 14 - No School (Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day)
In the Community
Concord-Carlisle Community Buddy Program
Would you like to have a high school buddy and get to hang out with them during your free time?
You will be paired up with a high school student and meet over Zoom or in person with them every other week, or more if you'd like to! The meeting times are flexible based on whenever you and your buddy are free. The meetings will last anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour. During this time, you can do arts and crafts, play virtual games, get help with schoolwork, and have a new friend to spend time with!
If you want a buddy, complete the Buddy Program Elementary and Middle School Interest Form before September 16th (the due date is now changed to September 22nd).
Please reach out if you have any questions!
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The Mighty Moose 5K Walk/Run
The Mighty Moose (REGISTER NOW) is a 5K Run/Walk held in memory of Jenna Swaim, a loving mother and wife who lost her courageous four-year battle to ovarian cancer on July 3, 2018. She was 43 years old. The name of the event is inspired by Jenna’s Alaskan roots, love for fun, and strength! All funds raised will support research led by Dr. Kevin Elias to advance ovarian cancer prevention by developing an early detection test.
EVENT DETAILS
When: Sunday, September 29th @ 8:30 AM. Kids race before @ 7:45 AM.
Where: Concord Carlisle High School
How: Race Packet Pickup Saturday, 9/28 from 9 AM - 2:30 PM @ CCHS
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2024 Boys CC Youth Lacrosse Fall Ball Registration Now Open for Grades K-8
What: Skill development, scrimmages and fun
When: Wednesdays & Sundays @ Emerson Park (90 Stow Street)
The season starts Wednesday Sep 11th and concludes with the annual Pumpkin Shootout on Wednesday Oct 23rd!
Grade K: Sundays ONLY from 9-10 AM @ Emerson Park
Grades 1-4: Wednesdays (1:15-2:30PM) & Sundays (9-10AM) @ Emerson
Grades 5-8: Wednesdays (2:30-4:00PM) & Sundays (10-11AM) @ Emerson
Register @ www.ccyouthlacrosse.com (register on desktop)
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Concord 3rd & 5th Grade Girl Scout Troops!
Girl Scout Troop 64170 for 3rd Grade Alcott Girls and Girl Scout Troop 70538 for 5th Grade Alcott Girls are welcoming new members! Join for many fun activities including a fall camping trip, STEM projects, leadership development, and more. The 5th Grade troop will be earning their Bronze Award this year, paving the path to future Girl Scout Leadership Awards! Please reach out to Troop Leader Melissa Schoenfeld at meliss923@gmail.com or 617-699-2004 to learn more!
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Try Girl Scouts in Concord!
You're invited to try Girl Scouts with us on Saturday, September 21 from 10-11am at the Concord Free Public Library’s Lower Level Meeting Room (129 Main Street). Caregivers and their school-aged children are encouraged to attend this free event to learn about Girl Scouting in their community. This Try Girl Scouts event includes a hands-on activity for kids, an overview of our programs for caregivers, and an opportunity to meet other families who are interested in participating in a local Girl Scout troop. RSVP to let us know you're coming. See you there!
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PK Dance Center - A New Dance Studio for the Concord Community!
Have a child that loves to move and groove? PK Dance Center offers fun, family friendly, and exciting dance classes for all ages! Join us for our very first season and discover a love of dance with us! With 20+ years of training and teaching experience, co-owners Paige Sheehan and Kathleen Morgan are honored and thrilled to share their love of dance with you!
Classes start next week! Full class schedule is available on our website. Find out more on our website: pkdancecenter.com or email us at: info@pkdancecenter.com.
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Cub Scouts
Concord’s Cub Scout Pack 133 would love to invite interested kids to check out our Pack by joining us for a model rocket launch at 2:00pm on Saturday Sept. 21 (Rain Date Sunday) at South Meadow Field on Pilgrim Rd. in Concord. Our pack operates as a family pack, welcoming everyone regardless of gender, religion, or background. Cub Scouts provides grade-appropriate outdoor, service, and citizenship programming to kids in grades K-5. New members may join in any school year and advance with their peers without playing catch-up.
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Concord Conservatory of Music
Discover the joy of playing the ukulele at the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) with two Ukulele Tasters! Join us on Monday, September 16th, from 6:15–7:15 pm at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center in Concord, or Wednesday, September 18th, from 7:00–8:00 pm at KJ's Caffè in Acton, where you can enjoy dinner beforehand. No experience needed—CCM faculty Aaron Jay Myers will have you strumming along in no time. Ukuleles are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Visit ConcordConservatory.org to register or learn more. Classes start September 23rd! Financial assistance is available.
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Concord’s 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment
Concord’s 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment is now open! Take this survey to improve the health of your community and help inform future priorities. This survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes. All responses are completely anonymous. Participants must be 18 years and older. If you have any questions, please let Moira Carter, our Public Health Nurse, know. She can be contacted at mcarter@concordma.gov.
The survey in English is available here: https://forms.office.com/g/cjJf6CzSRa
Responda a encuesta en español aquí: https://forms.office.com/g/1K6434KZUP
Responda a esta pesquisa em português aqui: https://forms.office.com/g/bpppMqj8wr
Pran sondaj sa an kreyòl ayisyen isit la: https://forms.office.com/g/BdpisqV91V
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Join the Alcott PTG
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