The Thursday OwL
The Alcott ptg weekly email
April 10, 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
Alcott Parent Social May 3rd!
Come gather with new and old friends at this year's Alcott Parent Social. The spring social will be held on Saturday, May 3rd at 6:30pm at a local Concord home. Food will be provided by the Amigos Locos taco truck starting at 7:00pm. Bid on some amazing auction items, such as 4 Red Sox Tickets and Fan Experience, gift cards to some of Boston's hottest restaurants, 50% off 2 Weeks at Camp Birch Hill Overnight Camp, and the ever popular ride in a Police Cruiser. New this year: items kids can bid on at school and join the fun, such as "Principle for a Day" or "Pick the Spirit Day Theme." Online bidding will be available the week before the social as well as in person at the May 3rd social. Parent Social tickets are $30 per person on sale starting next week. Links for both to follow - stay tuned! The event is BYOB.
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24-25 ALCOTT YEARBOOK ON SALE
NOW THROUGH MONDAY, APRIL 28TH! It's time to order your Alcott yearbook! Your student will love this keepsake of the 23-24 school year. The yearbook price is $36 and you may order online at coffeepond.com. The password for purchase is hellobronson (all lower case, no space).
Don't miss out--order today! If you have any questions, please reach out to alcottyearbookconcord@gmail.com..
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Save The Date! MFF Spring Picnic
The Metco Family Friends End of Year Picnic will be on May 3rd (rain date May 10th) from 1-3 pm at Almont Park in Boston
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7 days remain to order from Square 1 Art!
If you haven’t already seen your child’s art catalog, check their class folder! Catalogs include peel-off stickers of each artist’s unique work as well as instructions for ordering keepsakes. Place your orders now to share your child’s art with loved ones and help support our Alcott community! This is a great opportunity to get some unique gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day, or upcoming birthdays. The deadline for ordering is April 17th. Link to shop: https://shop.square1art.com/Shop/
If you have any questions reach out to Becky and Alli at alcottptgfundraising@gmail.com.
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Alcott Chess Tournament
It's that time, parents, when children should brush up on their chess skills and prepare for the Alcott Chess Tournament, which begins the first of May, right after April vacation. See the full details attached here. It's guaranteed fun for everyone. Everyone plays, everyone wins. There will be prizes and gifts for all your children, so be sure to sign up and get in on this event, the memory of a lifetime. Email questions to Ken Belt at alcottchess@hotmail.com. We want to hear from you. Just remember! Whatever may come, we hope to see your children come this May.
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Lost and Found Reminder
Just a reminder to have your children check the lost and found for missing hats, mittens, sweatshirts and jackets before April vacation. We hold all items for 6 weeks before we donate them. Currently, the lost and found cubbies are overflowing with clothes. If you would like to check the bins yourself, please buzz the front office and sign in as a visitor. Stop by and claim what’s yours!
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Join the PTG!
Want to make a difference at Alcott? Curious about how the PTG programs and events come together? Join a committee on the PTG! The time commitment is manageable and the rewards are great. Here are the committees that currently have open slots on the PTG for the 2025-2026: Green Team Committee (garden, composting and other sustainability focused initiatives); Events (Fall Fest, Movie Night, Parent Social and more!); Community & Philanthropy (the play yard sheds, Alcott Directory and other community initiatives). Email ptgalcott@gmail.com or gibbs.eliz@gmail.com for more information.
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Volunteer Opportunities
April 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.
Calendar and Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a Half Day
April 10 and 11 - Grade 5 ELA MCAS
April 11 - Crazy Shoe & Slipper Day
April 17 - Square 1 Art Fundraiser Deadline
April 21 - April 25 - April Vacation
April 28 - Classes Resume
May 3 - Parent Social
May 10- MFF End of Year Picnic
In the Community
Art-based Therapeutic Mentorship
This is a great opportunity for mentorship with a CCHS senior and interns at Evergarden Psychotherapy. A space to explore emotions through creativity and create a supportive connection. More information attached here. Contact: info@evergardenpsychotherapy.com
Location: 17 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742
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Joint School Committee Meeting
This Concord and Carlisle School Committees are having a joint School Committee Meeting on Thursday April 10th at 6:00PM. This will take place at the Carlisle Town Hall. Parents are welcome to attend.
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Save the Date!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new Concord Middle School. Saturday, May 3rd ~ 10:00 AM. Everyone is welcome to attend to see the new building!
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DESE Focus Group
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has contracted with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) to conduct a targeted district review of Concord Public Schools and the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District. The purpose of the district review is to provide formative and actionable feedback on district practices, enabling district leaders to reflect on progress and strengthen staff and student performance. This review occurs approximately every seven years by DESE of all districts across the state. As part of this review, AIR will conduct a virtual parent/guardian focus group on Wednesday, 4/16/2025, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. EST to gather perspectives on communication with families, opportunities for family involvement and leadership, opportunities for students within the district, and more.
If you are interested in joining, please register ahead of time at Concord-Carlisle Family Focus Group -Registration
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Rivers of Concord Show
Check out the Rivers of Concord show at Fowler Library in West Concord, March 27 - June 20. Featuring art from 50+ local artists ranging from ages 6 to 88, this show celebrates the beauty of the 3 rivers which meet in Concord: the Assabet, Sudbury, and Concord rivers. The show includes many types of art, including a quilt, collage, photographs, and needle felting, as well as maps which show where the rivers flow through Concord.
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FREE PK Dance Center Classes During April Break
Sign up your child for a free dance class on Tuesday, April 22nd and get to know the PK Dance Center experience! Choose between Intro to Dance Class (for ages 2.9-5) from 3:15-4:00pm or Elementary Jazz Class (for grades 1-5) from 4:15-5:00pm. Sign up here and visit the website to learn more. Feel free to bring friends!
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SEPAC Weekly Office Hours
SEPAC holds weekly office hours at the Concord Main Library in the cafe area. These take place every Tuesday from 11am-12:30pm, except for the third Tuesday of each month when they take place from 6-8pm. Office hours provide an opportunity to talk in person with a member of the SEPAC Board to help answer any special education questions and get parent-to-parent support. All are welcome!
Alcott PTG, 93 Laurel St, Concord, MA 01742, USA