The Thursday Owl
The Alcott ptg weekly email
September 19, 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
Picture Day
Alcott School Picture Day 2024 is Monday morning September 23rd. Volunteers are still needed to make it a success. Click here for the sign-up genius.
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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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Alcott Chess
The Alcott Chess Club got off to a successful start this term, but if you missed it, it's not too late. We'll always make room for you. Email alcottchess@hotmail.com or call Ken @ (617) 332-4483. As a reminder, the club meets Thursday mornings, 8 a.m. in the Faculty Lounge. Hope to see you at the next class. It's your move!
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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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Calendar and Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a Half Day
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
Climate Prep Week
September 23-29th is Climate Prep Week! The Main Library and Fowler Library will be hosting and sponsoring events, including guided Nature Walks and craft workshops for children. See the full list of programs here: https://concordlibrary.org/events/climate-prep-week-2024
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Concord Carlisle Youth Basketball
Registration is now open for the Concord Carlisle Youth Basketball ’24-’25 Season. Tryouts will take place from 10/7-10/12. Information regarding tryout locations, dates, and times for Boys and Girls grades 4th-8th are listed on our site: https://ccybasketball.org/registration/
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Fall Family Portraits + Raise Funds for Milldam
Sign up for fall family portraits at the North Bridge with Cole and Kiera Photography and support Milldam Nursery School. There are both mini and custom sessions to meet your needs - mini session dates are: September 22, October 6 and October 12. The sessions are open to anyone, not just the Milldam community. Sign up for a date & time and help us raise funds for the school.
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Kicks for Cancer is Coming up on September 28th at CCHS!
Kicks Pop up Sale for the Community: Saturday, September 21st from 10am-2pm in the CCHS Cafeteria. Come get your Kicks merchandise (Kicks shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, hats, magnets, stickers, bracelets, lawn signs, etc.) before Kicks for Cancer week and before "Pink Day" on September 27th!
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SEPAC Coffee-Meet & Mingle
SEPAC coffee - Friday, Sept. 27th at 9:30 a.m., Rideout Park by the pavilion. Please join us for our first coffee, get to know other parents and caregivers with students who also have learning differences. This is a casual get together. SEPAC board members will also be available to answer questions and chat. Children not at school are welcome. You can find more information on our website and on social media as well. www.concordsepac.org
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Girls On the Run
Girls on the Run is coming to Alcott! We're looking for third, fourth, and fifth grade girls to join our team this season. We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays to complete lessons, games, and workouts that will prepare us for a joyful 5K in November. Ready to learn more? Check out our flier! Ready to register? Click here.
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Adopt a Reading Pal program
The Concord Free Public Library is excited to announce that our very popular Adopt a Reading Pal program will return again this October! The program is designed to teach children in grades k-5 the joys of pet adoption, reading and learning about library resources. The generous support of the Friends had provided the library with 70 stuffed animals for children to adopt. Kids are encouraged to care for and read to their pets daily and to attend our special programs here at the library, including meeting a veterinarian, a visit from the Baypath Humane Society and more. Attached is a flyer and here is a link to find all of the information to register.
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IMSCC Music Lessons - Fall session is enrolling now!
Fall lessons are underway and new students of all ages are welcome to join us! It's not too late to sign up - lessons can start any time during the semester. Lessons are one-on-one with IMSCC's expert instructors and are available for all band and orchestra instruments as well as voice, piano, guitar, bass guitar and ukulele. Lessons take place after school and in the evenings at CCHS and the Carlisle school. For more about IMSCC click here; email Debbie Levine with questions. To start the enrollment process, fill out a lesson inquiry form here.
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Executive Function Presentation with Sarah Ward
Oct. 21, 7-8:30 Online: Renowned EF expert Sarah Ward presents “The 360 Thinking Model: Breakthrough Strategies to Develop Independent Executive Function Skills”. Join us to learn how to teach children to manage their time, space and materials (and keep their emotions in check!) in this practical strategies seminar. Offered through Concord Carlisle Adult & Community Ed; more information and registration here (https://ccace.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=303444), or call 978-318-1432.
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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 30-60 minute meetings are flexible based on whenever you and your buddy are free. 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 22nd.
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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.
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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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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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Join the Alcott PTG
Discover all the ways both working and non-working parents and guardians are needed to support our wonderful staff, students, and families. Have something to offer that you don’t see listed there? There’s a place for you to submit that info as well! We hope to hear from you.
Alcott PTG, 93 Laurel St, Concord, MA 01742, USA