ALCOTT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming PTG Open Meeting: The PTG invites all parents and guardians to attend its Fall Open Meeting on Tuesday, November 7th at 7pm in person at the Alcott library and over Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82729133631?pwd=aXd2Zy9vY2VFYlNZeWZFaUlPRnh2Zz09 and Meeting ID: 827 2913 3631 / Passcode: 073603). Looking forward to seeing many faces in person for the first time in awhile! Melissa Karczewski and Liz Gibbs
Dining for Dollars at Comella’s - Tuesday, November 7th! NEED AN IDEA FOR DINNER? Eat at Comella’s (dine-in or take-out) on Tuesday night and help raise money for the 5th grade at Alcott Elementary! With every purchase on the evening of November 7th, Comella’s will donate 10% to the Alcott 5th grade fundraiser! Enjoy delicious pizza, salads, pasta or chicken meals and know that you are also contributing to the 5th grade Yearbook, t-shirts, and other fabulous events that mark the last year in our beloved Alcott Elementary School. See you there!
Note from Alcott Nurse Colleen Asselin: As the cold weather approaches, so does the increase in head lice. I would like to remind all parents about how head lice are transmitted and how they are treated.
Information about head lice: What are they? Head lice are tiny insects that live only on people’s scalp and hair. They hatch from small eggs (nits) that are firmly attached to the individual hairs near the scalp and cannot be easily moved up or down the hair (as can specks of dandruff). They look like grains of sand. Nits may be found throughout the hair but are most often located at the back of the scalp near the neck and behind the ears. The eggs hatch in 6-10 days, with new lice reaching adulthood about 2-3 weeks later. The lice live by biting and sucking blood from the scalp. Lice can survive 1-2 days away from the scalp. Until a person with head lice is treated, they can transmit them to others. How should you check for head lice? You may not see the lice, only the eggs. These are tiny, pearl-gray, oval-shaped specks attached to the hair near the scalp. Look carefully, using a magnifying glass and natural light. Search for nits at the back of the neck, behind the ears, and at the top of the head. How does a person get head lice? Anyone who has close contact with an infested person or shares personal items can become infested. Lice are spread only by crawling from person-to-person directly or onto shared personal items, such as combs, brushes, head coverings, clothing, bedding, or towels. They do not fly. Please remind your children not to share hats, combs, and brushes. I always recommend that the students with long hair wear it up in a ponytail. What should you do if your child has head lice? If your child does have head lice, everyone in your family should be checked, and anyone with nits should be treated. Please refer to the CDC website for more information on lice prevention and treatment: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/gen_info/faqs.html
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Calendar and important dates
***Every Wednesday is a half-day***
Nov 7 - PTG Open Meeting and Dining for Dollars at Comella’s
Nov 9 - K-5 Conferences (No School)
Nov 10 - Veterans Day Observance
Nov 23-24 - Thanksgiving Recess
CPS/CCRSD 23-24 School Calendar can be found here.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Concord Carlisle Youth Hockey In Town Registration Open
Registration is now open for Learn to Skate, Mosquitos, 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 15th.
Learn-to-Skate is for children 3yrs and up and teaches skating fundamentals. The CCYH Mosquito program is considered our "Hockey 101" program and is geared for Girls and Boys who were born between 1/1/2015 and 12/31/2018. Both programs begin November 18th at the Middlesex School rink.
The CCHS Boys Basketball Program is once again hosting its annual Veterans Day Fundraiser on Friday, November 10th at CCHS from 9am - 2pm. Please click here to register and learn more. All proceeds benefit the boys basketball program.
Concord Youth Theatre announces its Mainstage production of A Year with Frog and Toad, a hit Broadway musical based on the children's books by Arnold Lobel. What happens when two best friends with opposite personalities wake up from hibernation? Hilarious adventures throughout the seasons! Frog,Toad and their memorable friends plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. This upbeat musical will entertain the whole family! CYT’s Mainstage Company is made up of students in grades 5-12 and performs plays that are literature based and age appropriate for all. Showtimes are November 3 and 10 @ 7:30PM, November 4 and 11 @4:00PM, and November 5 and 12 @ 2:30PM. All performances are held in the CYT theater at 53 Church Street in Concord. For tickets and more information, visiting concordyouththeatre.org.
Pumpkin Smash at Codman Farms Lincoln, MA: November 5, 2023, 10:00am - 2:00pm Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Road, Lincoln, Massachusetts, 01773. Join us for a smashing good time at the third annual Great Pumpkin Smash at Codman Community Farms! This family-friendly event is all about having fun while also making a positive impact on our planet. Learn more HERE.
Concord public forum: Nov. 9 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Concord Town Hall. On behalf of the Task Force, you are invited to learn about and comment on its work for the Select Board, advising on whether to acquire the superfund site in West Concord known as the NMI/Starmet site, and on potential uses for the 46-acre site. The Task Force will describe its membership, its organization, its work, and describe the questions it is aiming to address to arrive at its recommendations. Importantly, the forum will be a prime opportunity for the public to provide suggestions and ideas and to ask questions. Please consider attending to help shape the Task Force’s important work on this rare opportunity for the town. And tell your friends!
Concord Rec Offerings
Before School Programs: There are still spots left for Before School Sports. Program days depend on your student’s grade and run from 8:00 am until the start of school. For information and registration, please visit HERE.
Other youth programs: Concord Youth Basketball has plenty of spots available, however they can fill up quickly! For information and registration, please visit HERE.
Concord Public Library Offerings
Fowler Family Diwali Gala! Saturday, November 4 at 10 AM
Let’s celebrate Diwali! Join us to make rangolis, get henna art, craft garlands, and learn about the Indian Festival of Lights. Feel free to bring snacks to share! Fowler Branch Library. More info and to register here:https://cfpl.info/3QkSGiW.
Nutcracker Reading with Commonwealth Ballet Company: Tuesday, November 14 at 4 PM
Join us for a free reading of the classic tale, The Nutcracker. Several ballet dancers from the Commonwealth Ballet Company will help bring the story to life in their elegant and colorful costumes as the story is read aloud. Main Library. No registration required. More info here: https://cfpl.info/46WQK5I.Teens and Tweens
Teen Advisory Board: Tuesday, November 7 at 3:30 PM
Teen Advisory Board is a monthly meeting of teen volunteers who work with the Library to help us plan programs, buy materials, and run events. Attendees receive 1 hour of community service and get first crack at future community service opportunities! Main Library. No registration required. More info here: https://cfpl.info/3Me0WyI.
MCBA Book Club: Wednesday, November 8 at 2 PM (recurring every 1st Wednesday)
Grades 4, 5, and 6Do you love to read? Would you like to meet new friends? Each month, we will discuss a new title from the Massachusetts Children's Book Award list. At the end of the program, participants can vote for their favorite book from the list. Maybe the book you nominate will receive the award! Snacks provided. Fowler Branch Library. More info and to register here: https://cfpl.info/3Mjk3Yi.
Homeless Care Packages: Tuesday, November 21 at 4 PM
Come help us assemble care packages for the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest. One hour of community service will be given for participation. Do something kind for a neighbor in need! Main Library. No registration required. More info here: https://cfpl.info/3QypcOM.
Videogame Tournament: Tuesday, November 28 at 3:30 PM
Prizes are up for grabs at this ranked win Super Smash Bros tournament, but bring your deodorant because the competition in this classic brawler is gonna be extra sweaty as you fight to be the tournament champion! Main Library. No registration required. More info here: https://cfpl.info/3McWD6Y.
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!