The Thursday OwL
The Alcott ptg weekly email
April 16, 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
Place Your Orders: Our Art Fundraiser is LIVE!!
To place an order, scan the code located on the custom Square 1 Art catalog your child received last week. If you misplaced the catalog, go to shop.square1art.com and enter the required info to begin browsing.
Want to upload more art? Go to square1art.com → “Add Art” → “Upload” and enter Alcott Elementary (Concord).
Order by May 1—every purchase supports our school!
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Reminder: Placement Forms Due Tomorrow (Friday 4/17)
A reminder that placement forms for next school year are due tomorrow! Placement forms are totally voluntary but are an opportunity for you to provide input as Alcott teachers and staff think about classroom placement for the fall. You can find the form here!
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Alcott Yearbook Ordering Open!
It's time to order the Alcott Yearbook! Online orders are now open. Yearbooks for Alcott Elementary School are currently $36 each. The price will increase to $38 after 4/28 and then to $40 after 5/2. The last day to order your school yearbook is 05/09/2026.
Click to order, password is hellobronson. Additional order instructions can be found here.
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Save the date for the next open PTG Meeting on May 6!
The meeting will start at 6pm and we will meet upstairs in the Alcott Library. The PTG is focused on getting feedback and input from more voices, and we'd love to see you there! To make it easier for parents to attend, the PTG will provide childcare for up to 30 (potty trained) kids! Activities and pizza will be provided from 5:45pm-7:45pm. $5 per family, register HERE.
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5th Grade Dues
Every year, the 5th Grade Committee collects “5th grade dues” from the parents of fifth graders to support special year-end activities for the class. We ask for your dues contribution of $50 this year and sincerely thank you for your generosity. In addition to the dues mentioned, you can also contribute to 5th grade activities directly by buying “support shares” of five activities: class t-shirt & memory book, Roller Kingdom field trip, moving up ceremony & clap out, class gift to Alcott, 5th grade teacher gifts.
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Walk to School + Parent Coffee
On Wednesday, April 29th, meet at the main library lawn at 8:30am for spring fun and hot chocolate! If you are interested in helping, please sign-up HERE. Parents are encouraged to stay after the walk to school for an informal parent coffee morning at Alcott. We will gather at the picnic tables in the play yard from 9-10am.
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Alcott School Parent Social
We hope you'll join us on Saturday, May 30 for the Alcott School Parent Social! Tickets will be available for purchase in the coming weeks. There will be a silent auction at the Social, and we need your help! The auction is one of our most important fundraising events and directly supports programs and opportunities for our students. If you’d like to contribute an item, host an experience, or help coordinate a gift basket, please click here. (Or, if you'd prefer to donate anonymously you can email us directly at alcottptgfundraising@gmail.com.)
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Volunteer Opportunities
See all of our current volunteer opportunities here.
Please email alcottptgfundraising@gmail.com to volunteer to support our upcoming Parent Social Silent Auction this spring!
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Calendar and Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a Half Day
April 20 - 24 - April Break
April 29 - Walk to School Day + Parent Coffee Morning
April 30 & May 1 - Grade 5 Math MCAS
May 1 - Square 1 Art Fundraiser Closes
May 1 - Inaugural Alcott Spelling Bee
May 4 & 5 - Grade 4 Math MCAS
May 7 & 8 - Grade 3 Math MCAS
May 6 - PTG Open Meeting
May 12 - Bike to School Day
May 14 & 15 - Grade 5 Science MCAS
May 15 - A Summer Day in May Spirit Day
May 15 - Multicultural Night
May 30 - Alcott School Parent Social
In the Community
Try Girl Scouts!
Learn more about Girl Scouting and join us at the Fowler Library on Saturday, May 2nd from 3 to 4pm! Dive into Girl Scouts and Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie with a Girl Scout led activity book, earn a special patch, and more. Free event for girls in PreK and up along with their grown-up(s). RSVP at www.gsema.org/eventrsvp2; Questions? Reach out to Melissa (meliss923@gmail.com) and Kacy (kkolod@gsema.org)
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Concord Family Bike Festival at Bradford Mill
Saturday, May 2, 1:00—3:00 PM
Grab your helmets and water bottles, and pedal on over to the Concord Family Bike Festival, 43 Bradford Street, the back parking lot! We'll have bike safety courses and tips, bike checks, bike decorating, and more! There will be fun for all ages and abilities, whether you are using a balance bike, just learning to pedal, want to check out an e-bike, or are interested in learning more about accessible biking options. Thinking of coming? Register: cfpl.info/BikeFest26. Interested in volunteering at the event? Email: fowler@concordlibrary.org.
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Let's Celebrate Our Fifth Graders! And Support Future Grants for the Concord Education Fund!
All yard signs are hand-delivered to the graduate’s home! Fifth grade yard signs will be delivered on a rolling basis all spring. For more details and to order, go to www.concordedfund.org. $30/yard sign to celebrate the 5th grade graduates and support future Concord Ed Fund grants for innovative learning!
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SEPAC Announcements
2026 SEPAC Appreciation Awards: We are excited to honor educators during our 9th Annual Appreciation Awards, with recipients recognized during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8). If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, please use this form to nominate exceptional educators, administrators, or staff.
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Sprinkle & Create Youth Enrichment Workshops in Concord
This Concord-based mother-daughter business is hosting 2 workshops for elementary-aged children at Hunt Recreation Center. Spots are limited and tend to fill quickly: www.sprinkleandcreate.com.
Mother’s Day Cookie Decorating
Sunday, May 3 | 2:00–3:00 PM. Children attend alongside their mom or a special person in their life.
Cookies & Charms Experience (with Crafted Together) Sunday, June 7 | 2:00–4:00 PM. A creative drop-off workshop combining cookie decorating and charm making (necklace, bracelet, or keychain).
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School Committee Coffees
Join members of the School Committee for casual conversation.
Boston - Panera South Bay - May 1st at 11am
Carlisle - Kimball Farm - May 6th at 1pm
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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.
Useful Links
Alcott PTG, 93 Laurel St, Concord, MA 01742, USA
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