The Thursday OwL
The Alcott ptg weekly email
March 20, 2025
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
March Madness Fundraiser Tomorrow!
Join your friends at Alcott TOMORROW March 21 from 5:30-8:30 to cheer on your favorite college basketball teams! In order to raise money, we will charge a small admission fee and have concessions available (to be purchased separately). Games will be streamed, and there will also be fun activities. All grades are welcome!
Location: Alcott gym and cafeteria
Hosted by the 5th Grade Committee and PTG leads
Admission $10 per family; purchase tickets in advance here
Sign up to volunteer!
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Alcott Walk to School Day!
Please save the date for Alcott Walk to School Day, which will be held on Tuesday, March 25. See attached flyer for more details!
We need a few volunteers to help with this event, please use this link to sign up!
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Concord PTGs Host Candidate Forum on March 31st!
Join us on March 31st from 7:00-9:00pm at the CCHS Auditorium for a School Committee and Select Board Candidate Forum! This forum is jointly hosted by the Alcott, Thoreau, Willard, and CMS PTGs, the CCHS PA, and SEPAC. Please submit any questions you have in advance using this Google form. The program will be split into two parts; you are encouraged to attend both. Strong attendance from Concord's school community is very important - please attend!
Part 1 (7:00 - 8:00 PM): Featuring candidates for the 2 open seats on the School Committee:
Alexa Boland Anderson
Sandeep Pisharody
Michael Adrian Williams
Part 2 (8:00 - 9:00 PM): Featuring candidates for the 2 open seats on the Select Board:
Elizabeth E. Akehurst-Moore
Paul Boehm
Mary Hartman
Joseph E. Laurin
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Volunteers: Book Fair Week
Sign up here to volunteer. We are looking for volunteers who are available during the week for classroom visits, as well as volunteers who can help at the Book Fair Open House/Math Night.
Classroom visits to the Book Fair will take place March 25 - 27 during the school day. SAVE THE DATE of Thursday 3/27 for Book Fair Open House and Math Night!! Adults and kids of all ages are invited to check out the Book Fair in the auditorium starting at 4:00 and to participate in a series of math games from around the world in the gym. There will be prizes and lots of fun! Math Night will run from 4:30-6:30. There is no need to sign up in advance!
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Art Fundraiser
Hello families: In the last few weeks your child has created a very special art masterpiece at school that you will have the opportunity to purchase on unique gifts and keepsakes to enjoy for a lifetime (think mugs, keychains, tote bags)! Later this month you will receive a catalogue featuring your child's artwork with more information detailing how you can place your orders. Think of all the treasured gifts you can get for Mother's Day, Father's Day, grandparents' birthdays, etc. And, best of all, a portion of the proceeds from the sales will go right back to Alcott. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting opportunity and let's celebrate all of our incredible artists! Thanks, Alcott’s Fundraising Team
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Like a Good Party? Join the Alcott PTG's Event Committee!
We are looking for some parents who like to plan, organize, and have fun! If that's you, and you are interested in joining the Alcott PTG Event Committee, please email ptgalcott@gmail.com.
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Volunteer and Other Opportunities
March Composting at Lunch (Alcott cafeteria): sign up here
Parent Social Silent Auction (volunteer to help or donate items): alcottptgfundraising@gmail.com
Substitute Teachers Needed: If you are Interested in learning more about substitute teaching in Concord, please visit this website. To apply to become a substitute teacher, please complete this application.
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Calendar and Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a Half Day
March 21 - March Madness Fundraiser
March 25 - Alcott Walk to School Day
March 27 - Math Night and Book Fair Open House
March 31 and April 1 - Grade 4 ELA MCAS
April 3 - Pre-K - 5 Conferences (No School)
April 7 and 8 - Grade 3 ELA MCAS
April 10 and 11 - Grade 5 ELA MCAS
In the Community
SEPAC Meet Up
Thursday March 27th at 9AM @ Saltbox Kitchen.
84 Comm Ave-West Concord. Please join us for a casual conversation, get to know other parents and caregivers with students who also have learning differences. SEPAC board members will also be available to answer questions and chat.
You can find more information on our website and on social media as well: SEPAC
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Concord Rec. Half Day Summer Programs:
BuildWave: June 23 to June 27th & August 11 to 15 9am to 12pm
Want to spark your child's interest in STEM? Buildwave is an innovative building program that feels like a video game! Over 6 sessions, your child will create with over 50 different building materials, including Legos, PlusPlus, and much more! Each session is a new "level" of the game, with an energetic audiovisual component that guides participants through the different building waves. Throughout, your child will learn design and collaboration fundamentals in a unique and memorable context.
Chess Wizards: August 18 to August 22 9am to 12pm
Join us this summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You'll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle - your brain! Our club includes recess time, chess tournaments, snacks and puzzles. Each participant receives a chess wizard T-shirt, trophy and a puzzle folder.
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Check out these programs from Concord Carlisle Adult & Community Ed!
Building Skills to Support Social and Emotional Well-Being – Thurs., 4/10, 7-8:30 pm, Online. Please join Dr. Rachel Kramer for a conversation about helping children build skills that support social and emotional well-being. Fee: $25
BLAST Babysitting Safety & CPR – Tues., 5/13, 3:30-6:15, at CCHS
The BLAST! (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training) program provides training in First Aid, in household safety, and some fundamentals of childcare. This program is for students in grades 6-8. Fee: $125
Special Needs Financial Planning – Mon, 4/28, 7-8:30 pm, Online
This class will provide invaluable financial planning information for parents with a special needs child and focus on how each family’s unique circumstances drive their planning decisions and determine their family’s financial framework. Fee: $29
Register online at www.concordcarlisleace.org or call 978-318-1432.
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Boston University Soccer Clinic!
On Saturday, March 29st, from 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm. Open to both boys and girls, the event will feature Boston University Men's and Women’s Soccer players —Daniel Kim, Eileen Soloman, among others — who will lead a skills training session and team play, concluding with a panel to speak with the players about student-athlete life at the Division I level. This event will take place at Bosse Sports, 1 Westinghouse Plaza Building Building G, Boston, MA 02136. This is an incredible opportunity for your boys and girls, who will not only develop as athletes but learn about the collegiate athlete experience. Spots are limited, and we would greatly appreciate you passing this along to your young athletes and their families. Here's the link for sign up:
https://www.athlinics.com/event-details/youth-soccer-clinic-with-boston-university-athletes
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THOREAU OF THE DICE Casino Night in support of the Concord Carlisle Foundation
Saturday, April 5, 7:30pm @ Sanctuary, 82 Main Street, Maynard
Join us for poker, blackjack, craps and roulette while indulging in great food and exciting company, all for a good cause!! You'll also have a shot of winning your share of over $25,000 in prizes! Tickets are $100 each - buy yours here. We hope to see you there!
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Meet Graphic Novel Author Shidan Youssefian
Wednesday, March 26 from 3:30-4:30pm in the Children’s Activity Room of the Main Library (129 Main Street, Concord). Meet Shidan Youssefian, the author of the graphic novel series Life Really Socks! Learn about the process of creating graphic novels and then join us for a short activity.
Recommended for kids ages 7+ and caregivers. If your child is ages 7-9, please stay with your child for the entire event. No registration required.
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Concord Rec Spring Programs
April Vacation Program: Tues, 4/22–Fri, 4/25 8am-6pm. Join the fun with games, arts & crafts, and field trips! Field Trip Schedule-Tues: Xtreeme Craze-bounce houses, laser tag, pizza, arcade. Wed: Chunkies-movie and pizza. Thurs: Kings Bowling-pizza/chicken tenders included. Fri: Beede Center swimming-bring your own lunch.
April Professional Day Program: 4/3 from 8am-6pm. Join the fun with arts and crafts, play, activities, and a field trip to Launch Trampoline Park in Leominster. This trip includes 2 hours of jumping and arcade time. Extra spending money is recommended for the arcade.
Click here for more information about each program and to register.
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Concord Carlisle Youth Hockey Registration: Evaluations Start 3/18
Registration is open for the CCYH 2025-2026 Travel Season! Evaluations for the 2025-2026 season start on Tuesday 3/18 and are required for placement on a team. Evaluations will take place at Valley Sports on the following dates/times:
-U8 (2017 & 2018): Thurs 3/20 and Thurs 3/27 from 5:40-6:40pm
-U10 (2015 & 2016): Thurs 3/20 and Thurs 3/27 from 6:50-7:50pm
-U12 (2013 & 2014): Thurs 3/20 and Thurs 3/27 from 8:00-9:00pm
-U14 (2011 & 2012): Tues 3/18 and Tues 3/25 from 8:40-9:40pm
Register now at: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/473415. Registration is required prior to participating in evaluations.
Visit www.ccyh.org for more information or contact Mark Daniel, CCYH Registrar (ccyh.registrar@gmail.com), with any questions.
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!
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Alcott PTG, 93 Laurel St, Concord, MA 01742, USA