The Thursday Owl
The Alcott ptg weekly email
September 26, 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
Alcott Spirit Day
Friday September 27th is “Pink Day”. Please support your school and community by wearing Pink on Friday!
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METCO Family Friends Apple Picking
Please join METCO Family Friends for our annual outing to the orchard! It’s always a lovely fall day with friends — apple picking, hay ride, cider, donuts, petting zoo. All are welcome!
When: Wednesday, Oct 9th 1:00-3:00pm
Where: Travel by bus or car from Alcott Elementary to Honey Pot Hill Orchard (138 Sudbury Road, Stow MA) ~20mins away
RSVP here to join!
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Bike/Walk to School Day
Please Save the Date for Alcott Bike/Walk to School Day on Thursday, October 10th!
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Alcott Movie Night
Save the date! Alcott Movie night will be October 18th (Rain Date October 25th). More details to follow in upcoming Owls.
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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 flyer! Ready to register? Click here.
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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 27 - Pink day
Oct 9 - MFF Apple Picking @ Honey Pot Hill Orchards
Oct 10 - Bike/Walk to school day
Oct 14 - No School (Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day)
Oct 18 - Alcott Movie night (Rain Date October 25th)
In the Community
Follow/Join Concord AMP and Support Concord Musicians
Concord Association of Music Parents (AMP) is a group of parents who have gathered to support the Grades 4-8 student orchestras, bands, and choruses of the Concord, MA Public Schools. To learn more about how Concord AMP supports our musicians and music programs, how you can get involved, join us at our monthly zoom meeting, or subscribe to our monthly newsletter, check out ConcordAMP.org.
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Climate Prep Week
September 23-29th is Climate Prep Week! See list of remaining programs hosted by the Main Library and Fowler Library 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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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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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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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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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 September 28th between 9 AM - 2:30 PM @ CCHS
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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