The Thursday OwL
The Alcott ptg weekly email
May 14, 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
Message from the PTG President
We're riding high on Alcott spirit this week with our hugely successful Bike to School on Tuesday and Multicultural Night tomorrow night, 5-7pm in the gym. I hope you can join the nearly 25 Alcott families who will be sharing their cultural traditions, food, and activities with our community. With cultures from Senegal to Scotland, Trinidad & Tobago to Thailand, we are in for a real treat. These families work hard to put this event together, and I know they would love to see lots of community support tomorrow night!
With thanks, Abby Flanagan
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Kindergarten Meet-Up
Join other families this Saturday for a grade-wide Kindergarten meet-up. We’ll be at Emerson Playground from 11:30-1:30!
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MFF Spring Picnic
Join METCO Family Friends this Saturday, May 16 from 1-3pm (Rain Date is May 17) at Almont Park for a potluck-style picnic. Sign up here to contribute. We look forward to seeing you!
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Alcott Car Magnets for Sale!
Show your Alcott love this spring with a car magnet! Order yours by filling out this form. We'll send them home with your child within a week! $7 each; sale proceeds support the Alcott PTG.
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School Supplies 2026-2027
We've partnered with 1st Day School Supplies again to make shopping for your child's supplies super easy! Just click here and purchase your child's supplies for next year (select the grade they will be in for 2026-2027), and it will be delivered to your child's classroom at Alcott before school starts in August. The Alcott PTG also earns money for every kit purchased. Please consider purchasing an extra kit or 2 to donate for those in need. These extra kits go directly to Alcott families in need of school supply assistance. Deadline to order is July 1.
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Alcott School Parent Social
We hope you'll join us on Saturday, May 30 at 6:30pm for the Alcott School Parent Social! A big thank you to the Winn Family for hosting. Come relax, connect, and enjoy the evening—plus take part in the PTG silent auction. Weather permitting, we’ll be outside on the grass. Please RSVP to the Paperless Post invitation and then make sure to purchase tickets on the invite or here!
The silent 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
May 14 & 15 - Grade 5 Science MCAS
May 15 - A Summer Day in May Spirit Day & Multicultural Night
May 16 - MFF Spring Picnic (Rain date - May 17)
May 16 - Kindergarten Meet-Up (11:30-1:30pm)
May 25 - Memorial Day (No School)
May 27 - Alcott Field Day (during school hours)
May 30 - Alcott School Parent Social
June 2 - Fifth Grade Spring Fair (during school hours)
June 12 - Fifth Grade Moving On Ceremony
June 17 - Clap Out and Last Day of School
In the Community
Volunteer Opportunities – Concord Middle School Community
The Concord Middle School PTG is currently seeking a Co-President and a VP of Communications for the upcoming school year, along with volunteers to support a variety of middle school PTG committees. These roles are a great way to stay connected, support students and staff, and help shape a positive school experience for our community. Whether you’re able to take on a leadership role or contribute in a smaller way, we’d love to have you involved. Interested? Please contact Adria or Adrienne at cmsptgpresidents@gmail.com to learn more or express interest. Click here to check out committee opportunities.
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Love for Runway — 5th Anniversary Celebration
Join us on Thursday, June 4 at 6:30pm as Walden Street in Concord comes alive to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Love for Runway, a beloved community tradition that brings together local businesses, families, and supporters in honor of those impacted by breast cancer. This year, we are honored to hear from four inspiring speakers—Jessica and Lindsay Underwood, Kate Yoder, and Nikki Joyal—who will share their personal journeys and the ways breast cancer has shaped their lives. Join us for this special anniversary as we honor five years of impact and continue building a future of support for families in need. Tickets and sponsorships are available now and can be purchased here.
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CCYFH Fall Registration
Registration is now open for the Concord-Carlisle Youth Field Hockey (CCYFH) Fall Season. As field hockey is a fall sport, this is our most robust programming of the year, including one practice and one game per week. The season will run from September 7 through November 9. Practices will be on Monday nights, and games will be held on Sunday afternoons. Grades 3-5 —> Town Program. Grades 6-8 —> Travel Teams. Registration closes on June 1st. To register, please complete the registration form here. USA Field Hockey Membership: All players must be active members of USA Field Hockey to participate. A valid membership number is required to complete your CCYFH registration. If your player is not yet a member, please sign up here first. We look forward to a great season!
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IMSCC Summer and Fall Lessons and Ensembles are Enrolling Now!
Join us this summer for private lessons! Scheduling is flexible to fit with family vacation and camp schedules. Lessons with IMSCC's expert faculty take place at CCHS and the Carlisle school. To begin the enrollment process, please fill out the lesson inquiry form.
Explore IMSCC's summer ensembles and workshops here.
Fall semester private lessons begin in September and enrollment opens this week. New students, please fill out the lesson inquiry form. Returning students are pre-enrolled - look for an email this week with enrollment information.
Small group lessons are available starting in September for 4th and 5th graders. Click here for more info and to register for group lessons.
Click here to learn more about IMSCC; email Laryssa Doohovskoy with questions - ldoohovskoy@concordcarlisle.org.
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Lead with Dignity for Stronger Relationships
Join CCACE for a free course led by Donna Hicks, Ph.D. There are two upcoming events on May 14 and June 11, both from 6:30-8:30pm at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. Find more info and register here.
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Useful Links
Alcott PTG, 93 Laurel St, Concord, MA 01742, USA
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