ALCOTT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Come join us in celebrating what makes our Alcott Community so diverse and strong on March 9th, 2023! The Alcott Multicultural Night is looking for families to participate! Share a favorite dish in the Celebration of Food, make a Family Heritage Display or take part in the Cultural Show with a song or dance performance! We have Cape Verde, Italy, Sweden recently join in the long list of countries that are all ready to showcase their cultural heritage!! If you are interested in showcasing yours, here’s the link https://forms.gle/gxYfUjf8B72WQ7879 If you have any Questions now, then reach out to Megha Mathur and Melissa Karczewski at: mathur2619@gmail.com melissahun@gmail.com
Alcott Before School Sports Session #4 starts Monday, March 6th. (This session runs from 3/6/23-4/13/23) The program is for Grades 1-5. Monday is 5th grade, Tuesday is 4th grade, Wednesday is 3rd grade and Thursday is 1st and 2nd grades. Come play some fun sports and games. You can register/sign up at www.concordrec.myrec.com
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Update on the Middle School Project. The full schedule is here.
Calendar and important dates
***Every Wednesday is now a half-day***
March 9: Alcott Multicultural Night
March 27-30: Book Fair Class Room Visits
March 30: Book Fair and Math Night Community Event
CPS/CCRSD 22-23 School Calendar can be found here
IN THE COMMUNITY
The CMS Musical is BACK! The Concord Middle School presents Xanadu, Jr. on Fri., March 3 at 7:00 pm , Sat., March 4 at 7:00pm and Sun., March 5 at 2:00pm. Mark your calendars! Tickets will go on sale on Feb 24. Watch LivingConcord.com and The Concord Bridge for details.
GRAMMY Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers return to our area for one show only, bringing their new album "Brambletown" and their fan-favorite songs for singing and dancing. On Saturday, April 1, at 2:00 pm, the Concord Conservatory of Music presents the inspirational, infectious musical duo at the Acton-Boxborough High School. With humor and heartfelt connections to nature, their songs teach and entertain audiences of all ages. They have created their own unique sound with a touch of bluegrass, old-time, and folk. Funding support from The Dewey Rosenfield Foundation, Concord Cultural Council, and Mass Cultural Council have helped present the concert. $25 General Admission tickets in advance from ConcordConservatory.org or at the door (if not sold out). info@concordconservatory.org/(978) 369-0010. Concord Conservatory of Music is the area's non-profit community music school at 1317 Main Street in West Concord.
NEW Parent Education classes coming up from Concord Carlisle Adult & Community Ed! Full information and registration is available at www.concordcarlisleace.org or 978-318-1432.
Building Resilience and Managing Big Emotions Mar. 9 7-8:30 pm Online With Dr. Rachel Kramer - Dr. Kramer will share cognitive behavioral approaches to building resilience and distress tolerance. She will discuss specific strategies parents can use to encourage the development of emotional literacy and will present specific tools for supporting emotional regulation in both children and parents. This workshop will include lots of practical, actionable ideas and suggestions and there will be ample time for Q&A at the end of the presentation.
Home Alone Safety for Kids (Or Entire Family!). Mar. 12 4-6 pm Online With Frank Oliveiri - Geared toward students in grades 3-6, Home Alone Safety is a readiness program that helps prepare your child while building self-confidence, a sense of responsibility, and proper decision-making abilities. The course will teach basic safety guidelines through a variety of fun, interactive activities, discussions, and situational role-playing.
Your Teen & Money Mar. 21 7-8:30 pm Online With CCHS Math Teacher Laurie Fortunato - Money management can be challenging. Explaining all future financial adventures your child will encounter can be a daunting task. Let’s start talking about some of the topics your child should be aware of now to help them start better money habits today. We’ll discuss ways you can explain money habits, budgeting tips, retirement (yes, start young), banking, credit cards, debt, and more. It is said that 4 out of 5 parents wished they learned more about money as a kid. Our goal is to help your child feel a little more comfortable understanding how to manage money and give them awareness of their financial future.
Kids Naturally is REGISTERING NOW for Spring - Wednesdays from 2pm to 5pm beginning April 5 on the Thoreau Club's beautiful 35 wooded acres. Fill those half day Wednesdays! Not sure if the kids will like it? Register for a Try-It day in March! See website for details. The mission of Kids Naturally is to inspire wonder for nature and a desire for exploration and discovery through free play outside by creating a safe, nurturing and fun space where children can build resilience and develop creativity and independence away from screens and sedentary entertainment. Learn more: www.kids-naturally.com
Celebrate the Earth with the CCHS Green Team, Grades K-2, Fowler Branch, CFPL, 1322 Main St. Saturday, March 18, 11:00-11:45 AM. Join members of the CCHS Green Team for a storytime and hands-on activity leading up to Earth Week. This program is offered with support from the Thoreau PTG. Register on the library event calendar.
Celebrate the Earth with the CCHS Green Team, Grades 3-5, Fowler Branch, CFPL, 1322 Main St. , Saturday, March 18, 11:00-11:45 AM, Join members of the CCHS Green Team to share Braiding Sweetgrass (For Young Adults): Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. We will read excerpts together to launch our discussion and work together to do a hands-on activity. Let’s celebrate the earth as we prepare for Earth Week. This program is offered with support from the Thoreau PTG. Register on the library event calendar.
Concord Conservatory (CCM) Presents Music & Water Concert & Lecture—Join us on Friday, March 3rd at 7:30 pm when CCM partners with OARS and The Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Wild & Scenic River Stewardship Council to present Music & Water. Guest speaker Alison Field-Juma, Executive Director of OARS, will act as a guide and help us explore our local rivers. Enjoy a chamber music concert inspired by water and performed by CCM faculty including Nicole Parks, Susan Gottschalk, Stephen Marotto, Yoko Hagino, and Justin Meyer. Both the Concord Cultural Council and River Stewardship Council provided funding support for the concert. $25 General Admission/free for kids 18 and under. Advance ticket purchase sales at ConcordConservatory.org or at the door. info@concordconservatory.org/(978) 369-0010 Concord Conservatory of Music is the area's non-profit community music school: 1317 Main Street, West Concord.
Does your child love to play sports? Join us at Star Camps! Star Camps is a sports camp for kids ages 5-15. Our mission includes helping children to have fun playing sports while also advancing their skills. Star Camps runs for four weeks during the months of June and July. Sport offerings include Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport, Soccer, Softball, and Volleyball. Campers have the option of joining for either a half-day or a full-day. Join us for our 40th season! For questions about camp offerings, please visit the website or email info@starcamps.com.
Registration is open for CCYS Winter futsal session II & Spring 2023 Intown Soccer. InTown soccer is open to players in grades Pre-K through 4 and the registration deadline is MARCH 10th. Winter futsal sessions run Sunday mornings in Carlisle for players in grades 2-8. Winter futsal is a fun, low-cost option for your players this winter. CLICK HERE to register.
CCYS has a club soccer program, Liverpool (LFC) that is open to players in grades 2 - 12. We currently have a few open roster spots for our girls U10 team. Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, March 1 from 6 to 7pm at Mill Works in Westford for players born in 2013 or 2014. Please email Mark Thomas at mark.thomas@lfciasne.com if your child would like to attend the try-out session. For more info please go to https://ccysoccer.org/
Please visit this space for updates on sports, music and theater registration dates, seminars, and more events throughout town.
PTG online volunteer information and sign-up: Please visit our website to 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!