News & Announcements
Alcott School Turkey Trot Pledge Link
Another amazing Turkey Trot yesterday! For those who would like to get started submitting their pledges, you can do so using the following link. ALL donations will go directly to Open Table and the Concord Recreation Department Scholarship Fund. Pledges are due December 4th.
5th Grade Food Collection for Open Table
Through October 30th, Grade 5 is hosting a school-wide collection of food to make Kids Bags for the Open Table Food Pantry. Open Table distributes 250 Kids Bags a week. Each grade is being asked to donate different items as listed on this flyer. Students can bring donations to school and drop them off in the bins outside their classrooms. Many thanks for your support!
Help Restock the Staff Lounge
Alcott's faculty & staff were thrilled to come back to a full kitchen at the start of school and expressed their immense gratitude, so we would like to replenish the supply of snacks and drinks ahead of a busy week of parent/teacher conferences! Please use this link to sign up for a donation so we can restock on 11/2 and continue to show our appreciation.
Picture Retake Day
Retake Day is Wednesday November 18th. Please return the undamaged prints to the photographer at Retake Day. Find further instructions here. Volunteer for retake day here.
Alcott PTG Community Chats
Still interested in joining Alcott PTG Community Chats? Links below!
Questions? Email alcottptgcommunity@gmail.com.
Alcott Annual Appeal
Each year, the Alcott PTG asks families and friends to support the programs and experiences that make our school special. The PTG invests approximately $150 per student annually in enrichment, classroom supplies, community events, and assistance for families in need. Please Give a Hoot and donate online today, or mail a check to Alcott payable to Alcott PTG, with Annual Appeal in the memo to support students.
Volunteer to Help with Composting
Sign up here for October, here for November, and here for December.
Calendar & Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a half day
October 30 - Last Day of 5th Grade Open Table Food Collection
November 6 - K-5 Conferences - No School
November 11 - Veterans Day - No School
November 13 - Crazy Sock Day
November 18 - Picture Retake Day
November 26-29 - Thanksgiving Recess
In the Community
Concord-Carlisle Youth Field Hockey Clinics
CCYFH has secured indoor turf for the winter season and is bringing back pro coaching, high school players, and good vibes for Winter Skills. MON Nights @ TeamWorks in Acton. JAN 4 - MAR 29 (13 Sessions). 5:00pm - 6:00pm (Grades 3-5). 6:00pm - 7:00pm (Grades 6-8). Space is limited, so don’t wait, REGISTER NOW. Registration closes on Sunday, November 15th. Email ccyfieldhockey@gmail.com with any questions.
SASS Diwali Celebration
SASS is happy to announce our Diwali celebration will be from 1:30-3:30pm on November 14th in the CCHS caf!! Everyone is welcome to celebrate the festival of light with us, come, enjoy Indian dance performances, food and desserts! We hope to see you there!! Attached to this message is a SignUpGenius for any food contributions or those interested in dancing at the event: Sign Up for Dancers, Performers and Food: HERE
Barefoot Books Fall Community Gathering
Our Fall Community Gathering has become one of our favorite Barefoot traditions. It's a chance to bring together friends, neighbors and our wider community for good conversation, cocktails and delicious bites. This fall, we’re delighted to be partnering with Open Table, our local food pantry. Come raise a glass, catch up with old friends, make some new ones, and celebrate our wonderful community. Thursday, October 29, 5:30PM – 8:00PM. The Barefoot Studio 23 Bradford St Concord, MA. RSVP HERE
Girls Scouts Daisy Troop
There is a new Girl Scouts Daisy Troop starting for Alcott & Thoreau Kindergarteners, Troop #81242. The troop is just beginning to come together, and troop meetings haven't started yet. It will likely meet every other weekend at the Concord Scout House. The Girl Scouts Online Registration Instructions are helpful for navigating the registration process. The cost is $90 for the year, and financial assistance is available.
Early Learning Collaborative: Toddler Playgroup & Caregiver Education at Concord Children’s Center
Have a toddler? Join us for a welcoming program led by expert toddler educators Amy Gonzalez and Jordan Zirkel. Sessions combine engaging play with conversations about developmental milestones, toddler behaviors, and social-emotional development. Share experiences, ask questions, and gain practical strategies for navigating tantrums, routines, independence, and developmental leaps—all while connecting with other caregivers in the same stage of life. Register HERE today.
Bandemonium!, A Musical Event for Families
The Concord Band and music director, Jim O'Dell, are proud to present our fourth annual Bandemonium!, a musical event geared toward kids in grades K-3 and their families. Enjoy a variety of popular works, including movie soundtracks, Disney classics, and pop songs! Attendees are invited to join in through interactive movement games, sing-alongs, and instrument play. Saturday, Nov 7th from 1:00-2:15 at 51 Walden St. in Concord. Tickets available here.
Your Child's Brain in a Screen-Saturated World: An Evening with Neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
Tuesday, 11/17 (Concord Middle School Auditorium) · 7–9 PM · Free Raising kids in a fast-changing, tech-driven world can feel overwhelming. Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and Harvard educator who has worked with more than 1,000 schools, offers clear, practical answers for families of kids in K–12. You'll leave knowing: what builds kids' attention, memory, and real understanding, and what gets in the way; how to tell healthy challenge from harmful stress; concrete things you can do at home, and ask about at school, including around technology.
If you've ever wondered what screens are doing to your child's learning, this evening is for you. Register at turninglifeon.org/jch.
Concord Carlisle Youth Hockey: In-Town Registration Open for 2026-2027
Hot Shot Hockey: For kids 8-15 years old who are looking for a fun, learning-focused, no-pressure hockey experience. Includes 12+ weeks of games and practices starting on November 8th.
Learn-to-Play: Considered our "Hockey 101" program; geared for kids born between 1/1/18 and 12/31/21.
Learn-to-Skate: For kids 3+ years; teaches skating fundamentals.
Learn-to-Skate and Learn-to-Play begin November 7/8 at the Middlesex School rink. Visit www.ccyh.org for more details and to register.
Growing up Well: From Pressure to Purpose— Community Panel Discussion
ThinkGive, Turning Life On, Danny’s Place, and CCACE invite parents, teens, and educators to our next event in the Growing up Well community education series. Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 6:00-7:30 PM Concord-Carlisle High School, Learning Commons (2nd Floor, library) | Register Today and Learn More.
SEPAC Events
The SEPAC coffee schedule for the 2026-27 school year is as follows:
November 19th from 9-11 a.m.
December 17th from 6-8 p.m.
January 21st from 9-11 a.m.
February 11th from 6-8 p.m.
March 18th from 9-11 a.m.
April 15th from 6-8 p.m.
May 20th from 9-11 a.m.
Office Hours: Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 11-12:30 in the Main Library in the cafe area.