ALCOTT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome back from April Vacation! Hope everyone had a wonderful week to relax and take a break from school. The PTG is having an Open Meeting next week at 6pm. Be on the lookout for the agenda on the PTG website and the Alcott PTG Instagram page. Don't forget that there is a Concord Town Meeting on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7pm at CCHS. Please consider attending this meeting and voting to make your voice heard.
Alcott Field Day: Calling all Field Day Volunteers. No experience necessary.
When- Wednesday, May 29, 2024 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Where-Alcott Fields
We need a “small army” of volunteers to make our Field Day a success. I will assign parents to stations. You will need a current CORI form. If you are unsure of your CORI form status you can check with our main office Please plan to arrive at the Gym by 9:00 am to see your assignment, meet others parents you will be working with and get any questions answered. Please email me tgaudreau@concordps.org by Friday, May 24th. Thanks
Tim Gaudreau, Alcott PE teacher
Alcott Spirit Wear: LAST CHANCE to order the Alcott 23-24 Student Names T-shirt and other Spring/Summer Spirit Wear and get free shipping on your order! The deadline is TODAY, April 25th at midnight for free shipping and distribution the week of May 13th. Don’t miss out, shop now! Visit the Alcott PTG website, alcottptg.org and click on “Support” then “Alcott Spirit Wear” Or click on the link below to place an order: https://www.amerasport.com/ALCOTT-ELEMENTARY-SCHOOL/departments/2110/
*The PTG will be picking up the orders at the company so please select the Free Shipping Icon and Customer Pick Up under shipping. Questions: please call Amerasport 800-786-9402 or email maryellenmillsharney@me.com
Alcott Chess: Welcome back, everyone, from April vacation break. Some beautiful weather arrived while you were away. And now the Alcott Chess Tournament has arrived too and is ready to roll. If you haven't signed up yet, it's not too late, as the actual games begin this coming week. See the attached flyer here. Take a moment to sign it and send it in. You'll be glad you did. This tournament is unique. It's designed for Alcott students to win! Everyone gets medals, prizes and t-shirts, and everybody has fun. It's true! Our primary goal is to make it special. So too, participation in the tournament strengthens children's bonds with Alcott School and it is the memory of a lifetime. My son remembers when he played in these Alcott tournaments and that was 25 years ago. Don't let this golden opportunity pass you by. Enroll your children today! Email alcottchess@hotmail.com and inform us of your interest. And if you have any questions, simply call or text Ken Belt at (617) 332-4483. Check it out, mate. This is chess!
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Calendar and important dates
***Every Wednesday is a half-day***
Apr 30 and May 2- MCAS Grade 3 Math
May 7 and 9- MCAS Grade 4 Math
May 14 and 16- MCAS Grade 5 Math
May 20 and 21- MCAS Grade 5 STE
May 27- Memorial Day (no school)
CPS/CCRSD 23-24 School Calendar can be found here.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Concord Carlisle High School’s Girl-Up Club will be hosting a STEM Workshop for kids aged 8-10 next month! Come on down at the Concord Main Library from 2:00-3:30 on May 4th to make catapults, slime, + more! Space will be allotted on a first come first serve basis, so let us know if you’re planning to come! (sign-up link: https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/girl-up-presents-stem-up/) Feel free to contact @cmccrory24@concordcarlisleorg if you have any questions. We can’t wait to see you all there!!
CC & HL Stick Together! CCHS and Harlem Lacrosse will host CCHS Varsity Boys Lax vs. Newburyport at 11 am and Varsity Girls Lax vs. Brookline at 1 pm at CCHS on April 27. Harlem Lacrosse serves over 1,000 students nationwide across nineteen programs in five cities and has granted over $40 million in athlete scholarships. Simon Cataldo, Founder of HL and MA State Rep. will speak. Suggested donation is $5 for students/seniors, $10/adults, and the food truck 'Chicken on the Road' is self-pay & credit cards. All net proceeds will go directly to Harlem Lacrosse.
Gear Drive for Harlem Lacrosse! Please donate gently used sports clothing and equipment: girls and boys sticks, googles, helmets, cleats/turfs, shorts, shirts, leggings, and sweats welcomed! Items can be dropped off at the Crowley house (55 Estabrook Road, Concord) or at the Stick Together event at CCHS on April 27.
Concord/Concord Carlisle - BR: Understanding the IEP: Please Join us 5/1 @7pm Basic Rights-Understanding the IEP Process. Registration here:
http://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rcumspjMiE9IPe13AKlfys3ixAdywMW8S
Understanding Digital Health & Safety – Monday, May 13th from 7-8 pm in the Willard Auditorium – offered through CCACE: Come hear what nationally known speaker Katie Greer has to say about the digital health and safety of your elementary-age kids. You’ll get tools and strategies to help your kids navigate technology in a safe and productive way and come away with practical solutions to this challenging issue. During the school day, Katie will meet with elementary school students; that evening, she’ll work with parents so you and your kids will be on the same page. This will be an in-person event with time for Q&A at the end. Register at www.concordcarlisleace.org. This event is free and made possible in part by a grant from Concord Carlisle Community Chest. We ask for a suggested donation of $15 to cover future Parent Ed programs.
IMSCC Summer Lessons and Ensembles - enrollment is open! Summer lessons are open to students of all ages and levels, including adults. Summer is the perfect time to let IMSCC's expert faculty help new students get started on an instrument, prepare older students for auditions, fine-tune technique, or kick back and play some lighter music just for fun. The summer session is flexible to allow for vacation and camp schedules. Lessons begin the week of June 17 and families can sign up for as many or as few of the ten weeks as fits your schedule. Submit a lesson inquiry here to begin the enrollment process. Summer ensembles: Click here to learn about this summer's ensemble offerings! Click here to learn more about IMSCC. Email Debbie Levine if you have questions - dlevine@concordcarlisle.org
Concord Public Library Offerings:
Fowler Sustainability Studio with Mothers Out Front Saturday, April 27, 11:00—11:45 AM Join us for a special edition of Fowler's Saturday Studio in collaboration with the Concord Chapter of Mothers Out Front, a volunteer-led organization dedicated to ensure a livable climate and better future for all children. This month's theme is Earth Day, and we are excited to welcome guest reader Representative Simon Cataldo to help us explore the roots of this important day of action. Through a mix of stories, songs, and hands-on crafts, we'll explore the history and significance of Earth Day. No Registration Required.
Storytime with Author Bunmi Emenanjo at Fowler Saturday May 4, 3:00—3:45 PM Join author Bunmi Emenanjo and Barefoot Books for a special storytime! Bunmi will share her debut picture book I'll See You in Ijebu, illustrated by Diana Ejaita. In it, a Catholic girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Her days in Ijebu are filled with celebrations, traditions and special time connecting with family. Please register on the library event calendar.
West Concord Family Bike Fest at Bradford Mill (43 Bradford St, the back parking lot). Sunday, May 5, 1:00—3:00 PM Celebrate National Bike Month and get ready for Safe Routes to School’s spring Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day. 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. We'll have bike safety courses and tips, bike checks, bike decorating, face painting and more! Sign up for skill-building workshops beginning at 1 pm and 2 pm for children of all skill levels. You can plan your visit around one of these workshops, but there will also be drop-in activities. Please see the library event calendar for more information and to register to receive weather-related updates. (Rain Date: Saturday, May 11, 1-3 PM)
Please visit this space for updates on sports, music and theater registration dates, seminars, and more events throughout town.
PTG online volunteer information and sign-up: Please visit our website to discover all the ways both working and non-working parents and guardians are needed to support our wonderful staff, students, and families. Have something to offer that you don’t see listed there? There’s a place for you to submit that info as well! We hope to hear from you!