The Thursday Owl
The Alcott ptg weekly email
October 17, 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
Coffee With the Principal
The first Coffee with the Principal of the year will be this Friday, October 18th at 9:30am. At this coffee, ELA Curriculum Specialist, Katie Carr, will be sharing an overview of the DIBELs assessment, which is our universal dyslexia screener as well as the tool we use to measure the acquisition of early literacy skills. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about early literacy development and ask any questions you might have about the assessment. If you plan to attend, please click here to RSVP so we have a rough estimate for coffee purposes!
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Alcott Movie Night
This Friday, October 18th is Alcott Movie Night! The movie will be decided by the students. Students may vote for their preferred movie (Elemental, Wonka, Hotel Transylvania, or Paddington) via small change donations in the buckets in the main lobby. Concessions will be available after 5:30, and the movie will begin at dusk (around 6:15pm). Tickets are $20 per family. Pre-purchase tickets here. To support the event, please volunteer here.
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Alcott School Turkey Trot
The Alcott School Turkey Trot is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 30 from 9:45-11:45 at the Emerson Track. More information about the event itself, how to collect pledges, and how to volunteer is available in Mr. G’s letter.
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Meadow Farms Sale Ongoing
It's that time of year again - The Meadow Farms sale! Meadow Farms provides an opportunity to purchase items from their catalogue. A percentage of the proceeds goes back to Alcott as part of our fundraising efforts that are necessary for our student community. It's a win-win! Get a head start on your holiday shopping! You can purchase anything from candles and wrapping paper, to food and kitchen items, to flower bulbs! The sale is live and runs through 10/24. Brochures and ordering info have been sent home in your child's bag, so let's get shopping!
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Alcott School Turkey Trot
The Alcott School Turkey Trot is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 30th from 9:45-11:45 at the Emerson Track. More information about the event itself, how to collect pledges, and how to volunteer is available in Mr. G’s letter.
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Calendar and Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a Half Day
Oct 18 - Wacky Friday Spirit Day
Oct 18 - Coffee with Principal Naomi Krakow at 9:30am
Oct 18 - Alcott Movie Night (Rain Date October 25th)
Oct 30 - Alcott School Turkey Trot
Nov 1 - K-5 Conferences (No School)
In the Community
Concord Carlisle Foundation Trivia
CONCORD CARLISLE FOUNDATION presents TRIVIA NIGHT , tonight October 17th at the Colonial Inn Concord. Doors open at 6:30pm and trivia begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door (includes one drink - beer or wine). See additional information here. Purchase tickets here!
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Meet Author Rajani LaRocca
Local author, Rajani LaRocca, will be at the library's Main branch TODAY at 5:30. She's a wonderful speaker! See attached Flyer for more details.
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CCHS Girls Varsity Hockey Halloween Skate
Please join the CCHS Girls Varsity Hockey Team for a Halloween Skate on Sunday, Oct 27 at 5:55 - 6:55 PM. The FUN-raiser will be held at Nashoba Valley Rink 2 in Boxborough. Wear costumes, meet a Women's Hockey Gold Medalist (with her medals in hand!), fun music and more. $10 per skater or $40 per family, cash or venmo at the door. Skaters 13 and under must be supervised by an adult and waivers must be signed at the door (by an adult) for all skaters under 18. Bring your own skates and helmet (no hockey sticks please). Can't make it, but would still like to donate to the team? We'd be thrilled :) Venmo @CC-GirlsIceHockey. See attached Flyer for more details.
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Concord Carlisle Youth Hockey In-Town Registration Open for 2024-2025
Registration is now open for Learn-to-Skate, Learn-to-Play, and Hot Shots.
Hot Shot Hockey is for Boys and Girls 8-15 yrs old and is an in-town hockey league. Our season consists of 14+ weeks of games and practices starting on November 10th.
Learn-to-Skate is for children 3yrs and up and teaches skating fundamentals. The Learn-to-Play program is considered our "Hockey 101" program and is geared for Girls and Boys who were born between 1/1/2016 and 12/31/2019.
Both programs begin the second week of November at the Middlesex School rink. Please visit www.ccyh.org for more details and to register your child.
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Boys Basketball Veterans Day Clinic
The CCHS Boys Basketball Veterans Day clinic is the most important fundraiser of the year for our program. All proceeds go toward the Boys' Basketball program to help pay for assistant coaches, team building activities, team dinners and the end of season banquet. The registration form can be found below. Please contact our head coach, Dan Hunt, dhunt@concordcarlisle.org, with questions. CCHS Boys Basketball Veterans Day Clinic.
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Heroes For Hope
Please join us for a friendly, fun, exciting day of cornhole in a 64-team tournament, single elimination style. All proceeds will support Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island's mission to create life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses.
When: Saturday, November 2, 2024 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM
Where: Emerson Field, Thoreau St, Concord, MA 01742
Please see attached Flyer for more information
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Bandemonium! A Concert for Children & Families
The Concord Band and conductor, Jim O'Dell, present Bandemonium!, a musical event for children and families. This year, we are proud to feature performances by the students of InishFree School of Irish Dancing and the ABRSD Brass Grades 6-12. Presenting a variety of popular works, including movie soundtracks, Disney classics, and pop songs, it's a celebration of concert band you won't want to miss! Geared towards kids grades K-5, attendees are invited to join in the music-making through interactive movement games, sing-alongs, and exploration of band instruments. Get your tickets now at https://www.ticketstage.com/T/CONCORDBAND. We hope to see you on Saturday, Nov. 9th from 1:00-2:15pm at 51 Walden St., Concord, MA. Light refreshments to follow.
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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