The Thursday OwL
The Alcott ptg weekly email
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
School Supplies 2025-2026
We've partnered with 1st Day School Supplies again to make shopping for your child's supplies super easy! Just click here and purchase your child's supplies for next year (select the grade they will be in for 25-26) and it will be delivered to your child's classroom at Alcott before school starts in August. Please consider purchasing an extra kit or 2 to donate for those in need. The order deadline is July 1.
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Alcott Bike to School Day is May 20!
What: Our spring Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day is Tuesday, May 20th!
When: Tuesday, May 20 starting at 8:30AM (Keyes Rd) and 8:45AM (Emerson Park)
Where: There are two departure locations: 1. The "Bike Train" leaves the station at the Keyes Rd. parking lot at 8:30AM. 2. A "Walking School Bus" for METCO students and any other Alcott Students, friends and family who may wish to walk and roll together, will begin at 8:45AM at Emerson Park.
Who: This event is for Alcott students, parents, family and friends. As always, thank you to the Concord Police Department for their support in making this event safe and fun for all!
The event will take place rain or shine. Please see additional information here.
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5th Grade Spring Fair May 22nd
The Spring Fair is next week on May 22! It will be held during the school day. The Spring Fair is organized by the 5th graders to raise money and provide a fun morning out in the sunshine for the whole school. The 5th graders will be designing various games and activities, so please have your kids dress appropriately with sneakers. Each class will rotate into the fair for 30 minutes per class. This year we are doing pre-order ticket sales which will be $8 per student, and kids will be able to play as many games as the time is permitted. K-4 students can purchase their Spring Fair tickets HERE, or use the QR code below
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Library Volunteers
Mrs. O'Rourke is looking for library volunteers for the 2025-26 school year. Volunteers check in and shelve books Monday - Friday from 8:50 - 9:15 and will need to commit to a weekly spot for the whole year. If you are interested, please email korourke@concordps.org and let Mrs. O'Rourke know what day(s) you are available. Thanks for your support!
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Alcott Parent Social
The Annual Alcott Parent Social will be Saturday June 7th. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased using this link. Food will be provided by Amigos Locos taco truck (included in your ticket purchase!). The PTG Auction will have amazing prizes to bid on - stay tuned! The event is BYOB. The event location will be disclosed with the purchase of your ticket. We look forward to gathering as a community at the social!
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Green Art Bags
Please be on the lookout for any green Art Bags that you might have at home and send them back in with your students. After starting the year with about 100 bags, we only have about 5 currently in the art classroom, which makes it tricky to send home large format art. Thank you!
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Volunteer Opportunities
May Composting at Lunch (Alcott cafeteria): sign up here
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
May 15 and 16 - Grade 5 Science MCAS
May 16 - A Summer Day in May Spirit Day
May 20 - Walk/Bike/Roll to School Day
May 22 - Spring Fair (during school hours)
May 26 - Memorial Day (No School)
May 27 - Silent Auction Live (ahead of Parent Social)
May 28 - Field Day (during school hours)
June 7 - Parent Social
June 13- 5th Grade Moving up Ceremony
June 16- Last Day of School
In the Community
Rising 6th Grade Families, You’re invited to the CMS Book Fair!
We’re thrilled to partner with The Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton to bring a magical week of books and reading to our school. The book fair will be open on Tuesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 22 from 3-5:30pm for families. This is an opportunity to take a sneak peak at a CMS PTG Event, support the PTG and have some fun at CMS.
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SEPAC coffee
SEPAC coffee - Wednesday, May 21st-9:00a.m. @ Saltbox Kitchen. 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 about other events. www.concordsepac.org
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Annual Town Meeting June 2
The 2025 Annual Town Meeting has been scheduled to begin on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM at Concord-Carlisle High School, 500 Walden Street and to continue subsequent evenings as needed. The full Annual Town Meeting Calendar can be viewed here. The 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant can be found here.
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Concord PossAbilities
A fun new store has opened in Concord called Concord PossAbilities. Concord PossAbilities is managed and staffed by Concord Launch students and staff. This amazing store can help you create customized gifts, Spirit Wear, signage and more! Stop by and visit at 199 Sudbury Road, Monday-Friday between 9:00 AM and 2:15 PM. Stay tuned for a web presence!
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Summer Reading Dragons 2025!
We are very excited to announce that the Summer Reading Dragons program is returning to the Concord Free Public Library! Last summer over 1,000 children participated in our initiative to help prevent the dreaded summer slide. Kids may register at either the Main or Fowler Branch. They will receive a reading log and are encouraged to read at least 15 minutes every day to start. All forms of reading are accepted: graphic novels, audio books, even magazines. When children bring their reading log to the library, they will have earned one dragon trading card for every other day of reading. As cards accumulate, they earn raffle tickets for some really fun prizes: giant squishmallows, art supplies, science kits, etc...Registration starts on Monday, June 9th and the program runs for 10 weeks. Reading Dragons is aimed for elementary school aged children but we are also running a Rubber Ducky Club program for pre-readers and a Teen program for middle and high school students.
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Kids Naturally 2nd Birthday Party!
You're invited to the Kids Naturally 2nd Birthday Party! Sunday June 1st from 2 to 5 pm in W. Concord Play outside like nature intended with the whole family, and enjoy tasty fireside treats! This community event is FREE for the whole family, but registration is required. Register Now at Kids-Naturally.com
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
May 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you receive a proposed IEP. You will also learn what to do if the student is not eligible and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Additional information can be found here.
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Patriots Field Hockey Clinics
Patriot Field Hockey Clinics offer players fun and intensive field hockey programs for children entering Grades 3-9. Our clinics are appropriate for players of all levels and allow for maximum enjoyment, improvement and understanding of the game for every camper.
Registration is open for our 2025 Summer Field Hockey Camp (CCHS; Tuesday, 6/17-Friday, 6/20; 9am-2pm): https://www.patriotfieldhockeyclinics.com/
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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!
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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