The Thursday OwL
The Alcott ptg weekly email
September 4, 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
Community Coffee Chat on Friday 9/12
Join other Alcott parents and guardians for an informal meet up on Friday 9/12 from 9-10AM at the Alcott playground picnic tables. Feeling overwhelmed by September? Confused about all the back to school activities? Just have an hour and want to meet some friendly faces? Bring a morning beverage of choice and come for a chat! Hosted by PTG Community & Philanthropy Chair Liz Gibbs.
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Back to School Drive
Thank you so much to the Alcott community for supporting the Back to School drive. Your clothing donations have been amazing, and our Nurse's office is well stocked! If you would still like to make a financial contribution to the Back to School drive, please donate here. All donations will go towards purchasing items for Alcott students in need. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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METCO Family Friends Fall Picnic
Save the date! Come enjoy a lovely autumn Saturday out at the annual METCO Family Friends Fall Picnic on September 20 from 1-3pm at Hunt Almont Park. More details to follow. We hope you’ll join us!
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Check Out METCO Family Friends!
Are you interested in forming new friendships and creating a special family partnership? Do you want to help build a stronger Alcott community? METCO Family Friends (MFF) might be for you! MFF matches up Concord resident students with Boston resident students. MFF families share a lot of fun together during the school year in after school activities and playdates; we'd love for you to be part of it. If you are interested in being a buddy family, or learning more about the program, please click this form today and tell us more about yourself!
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Sign Up to Keep the Library Running Smoothly!
Pop into the library once a week to help Mrs. O'Rourke check in and shelve books from 8:50-9:15am. If you are interested and can commit to a weekly slot, please email korourke@concordps.org and let Mrs. O'Rourke know what day you are available. Thanks for your support!
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Save the Date: Alcott Picture Day
Alcott Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17. The online order portal is open, and students will also receive paper ordering forms closer to Picture Day. Orders can be placed online or via paper order form with cash/checks. An ordering guide is attached here.
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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. Email ptgalcott@gmail.com for more information.
Calendar and Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a Half Day
September 12 - Community Coffee Morning (9-10:00am)
September 17 - Alcott Picture Day
September 18 - Back to School Evening
September 20 - METCO Family Friends Fall Picnic
In the Community
SEPAC Welcome Back Coffee
Please join us September 19th @Rideout Park-61 Lawsbrook Rd-Concord. 9am. 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. http://www.concordsepac.org
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SEPAC Office Hours
Tuesday September 9th @The Concord Main Library-129 main St-Concord. 11am-12:30pm. Office hours are an opportunity to talk in person to help answer any special education questions and get parent to parent support. SEPAC office hours will be held on the second Tuesday of each month 11am-12:30pm.
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Fuel the Music: Every Bite Helps Our CMS Musicians Reach Disney!
On Tuesday, September 16th, 4–10pm, West Village Tavern is giving back! 10% of all food sales (including dine-in, takeout, and Concord Pie Co.) will directly support Concord Middle School’s Honors Music Ensembles as they prepare for their exciting Disney performance trip. Bring your family, enjoy a meal, and know you’re fueling the music dreams of our talented young musicians.
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Cub Scout Pack 133
Interested in learning more about cub scouts? Pack 133 welcomes all genders, ages, and stages in Alcott, Thoreau and other Elementary Schools in the Concord, MA area. Join us for our first pack meeting (9/17, 6:30 pm, Concord Scout House) and/or Rocket Launch (9/27, 12:30 pm). See https://www.troopwebhostcs.org/Pack133Concord/, email cubmaster.concord133@gmail.com, and/or stop at our table at Back to School Night to learn more!
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Concord Rec Enrichment Programs
Concord Rec has a few Enrichment Programs with open spots, including Before School Sports, Kids Test Kitchen, Buildwave, and Spanish Language & Culture. Sign up with this link, or click here for more info.
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IMSCC Music Lessons - Registration for the Fall Session is OPEN!
We welcome new students of all ages to register for one-on-one music lessons with the Instrumental Music School of Carlisle and Concord's expert instructors. A 16-week session begins in September. Lessons are available for all band and orchestra instruments, voice, piano, guitar, bass, and ukulele. After school lessons are offered at CCHS and the Carlisle School. Small group lessons are available for 4th and 5th graders. New Students, please fill out an inquiry form here. Small Group Lessons information is available here. Want to learn more about IMSCC? Visit this link. If you have any questions, please reach out to IMSCC Program Coordinator, Laryssa Doohovskoy, at ldoohovskoy@concordcarlisle.org.
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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