The Thursday OwL
The Alcott ptg weekly email
December 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.
The fifth-grade classrooms assembled more than 150 hand-decorated snack bags for Open table to distribute to families.
News and Announcements
METCO Family Friends @ Launch Trampoline Park
We’re hosting an 80’s-themed METCO Friends outing at Launch Trampoline Park [17 Chris Drive, Framingham] on Wednesday Dec 17th 2-4pm. Families are invited to help chaperone. Buses will be available for students who need transportation to Launch. They will also be available for students who need transportation back to Alcott/CMS or Boston. Food will be provided. If you have questions, contact Solange Benjamin (sbenjamin@concordps.org).
RSVP HERE
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Turkey Trot Update
Thank you to all who have used the PayPal link (here) and sent donations! Friday, December 5th will be the LAST CHANCE to donate as we are closing the Paypal link and processing the donations for our charities to receive at the all school assembly on 12/10/25.
Tim Gaudreau, Alcott PE Teacher
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Final week to reach our goal of 50% participation in our Annual Appeal!
Thanks to the generous support of our community, we’ve raised $9,442 so far towards the Alcott Annual Appeal. Thank you to the 70 families (23% of families at Alcott) who have donated — we’re officially in the last week of our Month of Giving! Please donate today to help us reach our goal of 50% participation in this year's Annual Appeal!
Here are 2 easy ways to make your donation:
1 - Mail a check to Alcott payable to Alcott PTG (memo-Annual Appeal)
2 - Make your payment HERE
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Minted.com Fundraiser
Shop minted.com using code FUNDRAISEALCOTT to receive 20% off cards & gifts. 10% donated to the PTG.
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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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Volunteer Opportunities
December Composting at Lunch: Sign up here.
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Message from the PTG President
During December the PTG will be celebrating the diversity of our Alcott families by participating in a variety of community events. We hope that by sharing in these experiences we will grow our sense of community and connection, all while having fun! If your family would like to invite the Alcott community to share in one of your cultural or religious celebrations please reach out to me directly. We hope to offer these opportunities throughout the year. On December 7, we will march as a group in the town tree lighting parade and on December 17 we will enjoy the town's Chanukah celebration. I hope to see lots of Alcott families at both!
Thanks! Abby Flanagan, PTG President (mom to Michael 2nd grade, Cora 1st grade, William pre-K)
March in the Concord Tree Lighting Parade Sunday December 7- Join other Alcott families and our very own mascot Bronson in marching in the annual town Christmas Tree Lighting Parade! Meet at Hunt Gym at 4:15pm for hot chocolate and line up. Parade steps off at 4:30pm.
Latkes & Laughter: KS-Concord Chanukah Celebration 2025 Wednesday December 17. Join Alcott families in celebrating Chanukah at the town's official Chanukah celebration featuring songs, games, and, of course, latkes!
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Calendar and Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a Half Day
December 12- Sweatshirt Day
December 17 - METCO Family Friends at Launch
December 23 - Half Day
December 24 - January 4 - Winter Recess
January 5 - Classes Resume
In the Community
Patriot Basketball
Patriot Basketball and Together We Rise have partnered to offer a winter basketball program for boys and girls in K - 3rd grade. It is designed for players of all skill levels and experience. Each session is an hour long and combines introduction to rules and individual skills that are developmentally appropriate. Saturdays starting December 6 - February 7th (OFF on December 20th and December 27th for the winter break). Open for boys and girls in K - 3rd Grade. Patriot Basketball/TWR Winter Programs - Registration Link
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Calling All Volunteers the Library Holiday Book Sale is Here!
Thank you to all who have signed up!!! We are still in need of volunteers for this Holiday Sale. At this point, we need set-up help, cashiers throughout the sale and a strong clean-up crew. Many of the volunteers who consistently help with this sale work the entire 3 (or 4) days! Please, even if you can only spare an hour, we need your help! Giving just an hour of your time helps the library and the numerous programs the Friends’ of the CFPL supports! Sign up today!
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FENN Enrichment Programs
We are thrilled to announce that The Fenn School will be offering after school enrichment programming for 2nd and 3rd graders beginning on January 13th! Come and join the same awesome staff from The Fenn School and our Summer Fenn program, with full access to Fenn gyms, and our Stone Family Innovation Lab, Hammett Ory Library, and classrooms for a unique set of curated activities just for this age group. We will even have the Connolly Dining Hall open as a parent/family space with wi-fi and coffee/tea if you prefer to park and wait on campus. :)
Program and registration information can be found HERE.
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IMSCC Music Lessons - Enrollment is open for the Winter-Spring session (January - June, 2025)!
New students are invited to sign up now for the Winter-Spring session. Lessons for all band and orchestra instruments, voice, piano, guitar, electric bass, and ukulele. Group Lessons are available for clarinet, violin/viola, and flute. New students, please fill out this form to begin the enrollment process. Continuing students are automatically enrolled in the next session. Visit the website for more information; email Laryssa Doohovskoy with questions at ldoohovskoy@concordcarlisle.org.
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Holiday Toy Drive
Willard, Thoreau, Concord PossAbilities, the CCHS Football Program, and the Concord Fire-EMS Department, are helping to collect new toys for children in need locally and in area towns. If you would like to participate, please bring a new, unwrapped toy to Concord PossAbilities (199 Sudbury Road) by Wednesday, December 17th. Thank you for your generosity! charity@willardptg.org
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Bid BIG, Win BIG – Concord AMP Auction is LIVE!
Closes Monday, December 15 at 8:00 PM
Help Concord’s 4th–8th grade musicians while scoring amazing items like full orthodontic treatment ($7,000+ value), a Paris apartment stay, Bruins tickets, Shamrock Ball skip-the-line passes, spa packages, cookie deliveries, local gift cards, and more! Organized by Concord AMP, every bid directly funds lessons, instruments, and performance opportunities for our students. Open to all – please share with your families!
Bid now: https://go.rallyup.com/4concordmusic
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Concord Rec Programs
Winter Registration is NOW OPEN for Alcott programs!
Secure your spot today: HERE
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