The Thursday OwL
The Alcott ptg weekly email
February 5, 2026
Members of the Fourth Grade Team and the Reading Team at the Henry Grew School in Hyde Park where they learned more about implementing EL Education, our new literacy curriculum! Photo courtesy of @alcott_elementary_concord.
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
PTG Parent Feedback Survey Closes Tomorrow!
Please take this anonymous 15-question survey by tomorrow to help guide our work around community, volunteering, and fundraising.
The survey takes just a few minutes to complete. The PTG will purchase indoor/outdoor recess materials for the grade with the highest response rate. Second grade is currently in the lead!
Thanks for sharing your input here!
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Give the Gift of Reading this Month!
The Book Project is in its second week of collecting book donations to support the libraries of Alcott Elementary School and a partner school in Lowell, MA - Peter W. Reilly Elementary School. Families can purchase books from this Amazon wish list, which has been curated by the librarians. The books will be donated directly to the libraries of each school. Please note - when you select a book from the wish list, you may increase the "quantity" to 2 items if you would like to donate the same book to each of the school's libraries. Thank you for supporting this great cause! Feel free to share the link with friends, grandparents and neighbors who might want to participate. We will be running this book drive through the month of February.
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Book Fair & Math Night Volunteers Needed!
Sign up to volunteer at the Book Fair during classroom visits 3/3-3/5, and after school for the Book Fair Open House & Math Night on 3/5.
Remember to join us on Thursday 3/5 for the Book Fair Open House and Math Night! Adults and kids of all ages are invited to check out the Book Fair in the auditorium from 4:00-6:00pm and to participate in a series of math games from around town in the gym. There will be prizes and lots of fun! Math Night will run from 4:30-6:00.
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Sign Up to Showcase at Multicultural Night!
Alcott’s Annual Multicultural Night will be back again this year on Friday, April 3rd from 5-7pm. Join the 14 families who have signed up so far to showcase their cultures by filling out this google form!
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UMass Lowell vs. BU Hockey Game! Buy Today!
Saturday, March 7th @ 6:05 PM
Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell
Boston University Terriers @ UML River Hawks
Purchase tickets.
Come support, as $5 of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Alcott Community. This is a popular game and will sell out!
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Volunteer Opportunities
See all of our current volunteer opportunities here. These will be updated regularly!
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Calendar and Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a Half Day
February 6 - Comfy Cozy Day Spirit Day
February 16-20 - February Recess
March 4 - PTG Open Meeting (7pm)
March 5 - Math Night (4:30-6pm) & Book Fair (4-6pm)
March 13 - Favorite Activity/Sport/Hobby Apparel Spirit Day
March 26 & 27 - Grade 5 ELA MCAS
March 30 & 31 - Grade 3 ELA MCAS
April 3 - Multicultural Night (5-7pm)
April 6 & 9 - Grade 4 ELA MCAS
April 10 - K-5 Conferences (No School)
In the Community
Lunar New Year Ping Pong Tournament
Get ready for the CCHS Ping Pong Club’s Collaboration with the Lunar New Year Festival - this Saturday, February 7th. This event is fun for the whole community. No experience is required! (We encourage you to try out the sport—most players are just like you!) Form teams of three with family and friends. Play in the beginner bracket, or the competitive bracket if you have previous experience. Check-ins start at CCHS at 11am. The event begins at 11:45am. Afterwards, sample Asian delicacies at no cost and watch the performances. We hope to see you there! All proceeds will support Alzheimer's research at Mass General Brigham.
Want to support the cause? Help spread the word! Or click this link. Sign up here. Click here for more info. Questions? Email cchstabletennis@gmail.com.
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Concord Rec Updates
Register here for Before School Sports! Next session begins March 2.
Join the Otters Swim Club today!
Upcoming Registration Dates:
Summer Camp – Open Now!
Spring Programs – February 25
AfterSchool, Before School, and Early Release – February 25
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Kids Naturally: Outdoor Child-Centered Exploration All Winter Long!
Each day at Kids Naturally is an adventure of learning, play, exploration and collaboration inspired by stories & surrounded by nature!
Programs meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays in Concord, W. Concord, and Newton. Register Now at Kids-Naturally.com.
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Art Classes With Brigitte Livet
Art Classes with Brigitte Livet offer a welcoming, community-focused opportunity to explore creativity at the Bradford Mill. With nearly 14 years of teaching experience, Brigitte provides personalized instruction in drawing, painting, and mixed media for children (ages 7+), teens, and adults. Small class sizes and flexible scheduling support individual expression, skill development, and the joy of making art in a supportive local setting. Check out www.brigittedesart.com.
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Brighter Together Lantern Parade and Party
Saturday March 7 6pm Alcott Elementary School Parking Lot
Be Brighter Together with the Concord Lantern Parade & Party. Bring a lantern that you made at a community workshop or on your own. We will parade together on March 7 at 6pm, starting at Alcott Elementary School and finishing at the Concord Scout House for lively music and yummy refreshments. Find workshops and more info at Concordlanterns.org. Brought to you by Art for All and the Concord Scout House.
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Concord Plays Cornhole this Saturday!
Calling all Cornholers! Please join the Concord Education Fund on Saturday, February 7 at 7:00pm (Concord Armory, 91 Everett Street) for a casual night of fun and healthy competition in support of our awesome public schools! $30 gets you in the door, a spot in the tourney (if you’d like!), and lots of bar food. Cash bar and other entertainment available; prizes and bragging rights up for grabs! Guests must be 21+. Tickets can be purchased here.
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Useful Links
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