The Thursday OwL
The Alcott ptg weekly email
November 20, 2025
The PTG provides information and support to the Alcott community and raises funds to help make our school the best it can be.
Attendees at the November 13th Open PTG Meeting
News and Announcements
Minted.com Fundraiser
Shop minted.com using code FUNDRAISEALCOTT to receive 20% off cards & gifts. 10% donated to the PTG.
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Turkey Trot Update
Thank you to all who have used the PayPal link (here) and sent donations. As of November 17, we have had 56 donations and raised $4,506.
We had over 388 students participate on October 29th, and we are hoping to have all of our pledges collected by Monday, December 8. Thank you for your support.
Tim Gaudreau, Alcott PE Teacher
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Alcott Spirit Wear Makes Great Holiday Gifts!
Check out Alcott’s webstore to order attire and gear ahead of the holidays, or email Rebecca Muse-Orlinoff at mo.rebecca@gmail.com for in-stock items available for pick up locally (including fleece blankets, PJ pants, hats, and keychains)!
Select Spirit Wear items are created by students and young adults from the CCHS Pathways and Launch programs at Concord PossAbilities.
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From the Nurse’s Office
Please find information here about a Mass General Brigham for Children Food Allergy Buddies Program called The Food Allergy Adventure: Build, Discover and Create.
Find the November Nurse’s note here.
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Alcott Annual Appeal
Find an update to the Annual Appeal here.
Here are 3 easy ways to make your donation:
1 - Mail a check to Alcott payable to Alcott PTG (memo-Annual Appeal)
2 - Make your payment HERE
3 - Use this QR CODE
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UMass vs. BC Hockey Alcott Fundraiser
Purchase tickets here as this is a popular game and will sell out!
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Alcott Variety Show
The free Alcott Variety Show is tonight at 6pm in the Alcott Auditorium. Come enjoy the awesome talents of our students (and sometimes teachers). This is meant to be a fun, supportive night, with no competition involved.
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First Grade Adult Social
Thursday, 11/20 at 6pm at Revolution Hall in Lexington
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Volunteer Opportunities
November Composting at Lunch: Sign up here.
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Message from the President
It was wonderful to see so many new faces at our PTG Open Meeting last week! Katie Carr gave a wonderful presentation about our new literacy curriculum to a packed Alcott library (with lots of folks joining us via Zoom as well). Katie has made her presentation available here. We also broke into discussion groups to talk about how the PTG can better serve the Alcott community. I'm grateful for everyone who gave such actionable feedback.
The Owl will not be sent next week because of the holiday so wishing all of you who celebrate a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Calendar and Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a Half Day
November 20 - First Grade Adult Social (6pm)
November 20 - Alcott Variety Show (6pm)
November 27 - 30 - Thanksgiving Recess
December 23 - Half Day
December 24 - January 4 - Winter Recess
January 5 - Classes Resume
In the Community
Concord Conservatory of Music
Find information here about a series of exciting, free workshops launching this December at the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) to benefit our dedicated music students and further enrich our local community.
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Jumpstart your Holiday Season with "The Nutcracker" Ballet!
Commonwealth Ballet Company's “The Nutcracker” returns for 9 upcoming performances November 28-30 and December 19-21 at nearby Regis College in Weston. Click HERE for all the details, including a sensory- and family-friendly matinee on November 28. In addition, the Sugar Plum Fairy is hosting a tea on December 13 at Acton School of Ballet (click HERE) and members of "The Nutcracker" cast are doing a library reading tour at various local libraries (click HERE).
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Sip, Sweat & Shop to Support Out Students!
From November 13-23, eight local businesses will donate a percentage of all purchases to the Concord Education Fund, which provides teacher grants for innovative programs that enrich learning for students in the Concord-Carlisle school district - programs that go beyond what school budgets can cover. It's an easy way to support our teachers and students - just shop, eat, or work out locally! See more details here.
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SEPAC Summer Camp Info Night
Come learn from camp directors how their camp can support your child. This event will be held on December 1 from 6-7:30pm at the Concord Main Library. Camps attending include Concord Rec, Emerson Umbrella, Good Pickin’ Farm, Drumlin Farm, Fuse, Timbernook, and Aspire.
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