The Thursday OwL
The Alcott ptg weekly email
December 11, 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
Picture Day Retake Photos
Retake portraits were shipped last week on 12/4. If you have any questions (about order forms, late orders, missing orders & refunds etc.) please contact the Coffee Pond Customer Care staff directly via email at Lifeguards@coffeepond.com or phone 508-907-6633 ext. 0. If a digital file was ordered with no prints, the photograph has been emailed to the address provided.
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Annual Appeal- Thank you!
Thank you for the incredible generosity of our community! During the Month of Giving, we raised $13,287.92 for the Alcott Annual Appeal, with 93 families contributing. Your support funds the events, resources, and experiences that make our school special—from beloved community gatherings and enrichment programs to essential supplies and classroom materials that help every child thrive. Though the Month of Giving has ended, donations are welcome year-round. With 405 students across 298 families, every contribution helps sustain traditions and create new opportunities. To donate: mail a check to Alcott (payable to “Alcott PTG”) or give online at alcottptg.org/annual-appeal-1.
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Minted.com Fundraiser
Shop minted.com using code FUNDRAISEALCOTT to receive 20% off cards & gifts. 10% donated to the PTG.
Volunteer Opportunities
December Composting at Lunch: Sign up here.
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Message from the PTG President
Such fun to see so many Alcott families join us for the tree lighting parade on Sunday and special thanks to Rebecca Muse-Orlinoff for our fabulous new parade banner!
Two quick reminders this week: 1. The lost and found at Alcott is overflowing and all items not claimed by December 23 will be donated. 2. When you stop by Alcott to search the lost and found, please check in with the front office and see if your CORI is up to date. Your CORI must be renewed every 3 years and you must complete a CORI specific to Alcott. If it is not up to date you will not be allowed to volunteer. No exceptions.
Thanks! Abby Flanagan
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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
Ripley Staff Appreciation - sign up to support a tremendous team!
On Monday December 15th we’re hosting an all-PTG sponsored breakfast for the administrators and staff at Ripley. If you’d like to help us show this amazing team how much we value them please sign up to contribute an item here. In addition, we’d like to display messages of appreciation on the tables. Notes and cards can be dropped off as noted below or emailed to jenniferwerner09@gmail.com by December 12. Thank you!
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Free Workshops at CCM
Elevate your musical passion this winter with the Concord Conservatory of Music's series of free workshops! From composition and recording techniques to dynamic bucket drumming and rhythmic exploration, these events offer accessible, hands-on learning for all ages, taught by our expert faculty. Join us to connect with music, expand your skills, and see what your support makes possible for our growing community. Additional information can be found here.
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CCYL Registration
Registration is now open for the Concord-Carlisle Girls Youth Lacrosse program! Sign up by January 31, 2026. The season runs early April to early June, with practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays and games on Sundays. Our program focuses on instruction and welcomes all girls Grades 1-8, with or without experience. We proudly partner with Revolution Lacrosse to provide professional coaching throughout the season. For more information and to register, click here!
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Sudbury Camp Fair
Join us on Sunday, January 11 from 11am-2pm at Lincoln-Sudbury High School for the 24th annual Sudbury Camp Fair, featuring kids’ activities, giveaways, and raffles for free or discounted weeks of camp. Meet summer camp representatives, explore programs for all ages, and get expert guidance to help plan your child’s summer. Learn more and check out our online camp directory at www.sudburycampfair.org
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CCYS Registration
Registration is open for CCYS Winter Futsal & Spring 2026 Travel and Intown Soccer. Travel soccer is open to players in grades 3 through 8. The travel registration deadline is January 9th. Intown soccer is open to players in grades Pre-K through 4. The intown registration deadline is March 20th. More info can be found at: http://www.ccysoccer.org. CLICK HERE to register.
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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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SEPAC Hours and Updates
SEPAC Office Hours- Office hours are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 11-12:30 in the Main Library in the cafe area.
December SEPAC Coffee- Come join SEPAC Board Members for a coffee and chat on 12/18 at 9am at Saltbox Kitchen (84 Commonwealth Ave, Concord)
December Board Meeting - There is no board meeting this month as everyone's schedules are packed!
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