The Thursday OwL
The Alcott ptg weekly email
February 12, 2026
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
A Message from the PTG
Thank you to all of you who took the time to fill out our parent survey. Your feedback is invaluable and will help us shape PTG programming during the coming year. And congratulations to our second graders who had the most parent participation earning each classroom new recess supplies!
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March 4th PTG Meeting to be Rescheduled
Due to a scheduling conflict, the date of the next open PTG meeting will change. Stay tuned for additional details.
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Give the Gift of Reading this February!
The PTG is still 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. When you select a book from the wish list, please change 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 also 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 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 16-20 - February Recess
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
STEM UP!
Concord Carlisle High School’s Girl-Up Club will be hosting its third-annual STEM UP! Workshop for kids aged 8-12 next month! Come on down to the Concord Main Library from 2:00-3:30 on May 4th to do an egg drop, make oobleck, and lava lamps! Space will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis; however, participants do not need to sign up in advance. Feel free to contact msoto26@concordcarlisle.org with any questions. We can’t wait to see you all there!!
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Troubleshooting Your Rhythm (Ages 9–13) Tuesday, March 24, 7:00 – 7:45 pm | Free
Stop struggling with tricky passages and start feeling the music! Certified Dalcroze Eurythmics instructor Weronika Balewski will guide students through this unique, powerful approach to rhythm mastery through movement. Students will physically embody the beat through games and activities to unlock solutions to their most challenging music. Bring your instrument, sheet music, and a "tricky" section to troubleshoot. Gain practical strategies and musical confidence! Register HERE
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Craft Lab with the West Concord Green Thumbs
In Millie Fleur's Poison Garden by Christie Mandin, Millie Fleur La Fae is new in Garden Glen, and she plans to plant her garden of strange and sometimes dangerous plants, but the town garden club does not approve of her and wants to tear it down. In this week's Craft Lab, we will read this story about embracing what makes us wonderfully weird. Members of the West Concord Green Thumbs will then lead us in crafting our own plants worthy of Millie's garden. Registration: cfpl.info/events. Wednesday, February 18, 4-5 PM Questions? Call Fowler at 978-318-3350.
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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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SEPAC HOURS
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.
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Alcott PTG, 93 Laurel St, Concord, MA 01742, USA
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