The Thursday Owl
The Alcott ptg weekly email
October 24, 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
Open PTG Meeting
Open PTG Meeting on November 6! Have questions about the PTG? Interested in getting more involved in the Alcott community? Curious about how PTG programming works? Come to the Open PTG Meeting on Wednesday November 6 at 7PM at Alcott. We encourage you to submit questions and comments in advance through this form, or by emailing Liz Gibbs at ptgalcott@gmail.com.
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Alcott All School Turkey Trot Schedule
The Alcott School Turkey Trot is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 30th, at the Emerson Track:
9:45-10:00am 4th Grade
10:05-10:20 3rd Grade
10:25-10:40 1st Grade
10:45-11:00 2nd Grade
11:05- 11:40 Kindergarten and 5th Grade*
*Kindergarten will jog first (11:05-11:20) followed by their 5th grade buddies (11:25-11:40) as the Kindergarten students cheer for their buddies
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
Today is the LAST day for 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! Brochures and ordering info have been sent home in your child's bag, so let's get shopping!
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Calendar and Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a Half Day
Oct 30 - Alcott School Turkey Trot
Nov 1 - K-5 Conferences (No School)
Nov 11 - Veteran’s day (No School)
Nov 27 - Half Day
Nov 28 & 29- Thanksgiving Recess
Alcott 3rd Grade Girl Scouts!
Alcott's Third Grade Girl Scout Troop is welcoming new members. Join us for a day trip to Girl Scout Camp on Sunday, October 27th for campfires, s'mores, and a low-ropes course! Or, join us for a Girl Scout Square Dance on Sunday November 3rd to see what the fun is all about! Please reach out to Melissa Schoenfeld at meliss923@gmail.com or text 617-699-2004 to learn more!
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Understanding Digital Health & Safety– Parent Education program
Wed. 11/6, 7-8 pm, Online. Technology is ever-changing, and keeping on top of the newest and latest trends is critical to keeping kids safe online. Join nationally known speaker Katie Greer as she brings her knowledge and expertise on digital health and safety to parents, presenting tools and strategies to help your kids navigate technology in a safe and productive way. You’ll come away from this talk with practical solutions to this challenging issue. Offered through CCACE’s Parent Education program. Information and registration: https://ccace.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=296045
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SEPAC Meeting October 30th 7:30-8:30pm
The agenda will be posted prior to the meeting @ https://concordsepac.org/
Zoom Meeting ID: 794 941 5302
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Plate to Mind- Save the Date!
Nov 21st. 5:30-7:30 @ The Concord Public Library-129 Main St. Food and its effects on mood and brain chemistry. See attached Flyer for more information.
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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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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