From the Co-Presidents
Happy Thursday, and happy November! We hope you all survived the Halloween and Daylight Savings combo this weekend!
It was great to see some of you last Wednesday at our first All Community Meeting. Dr. Kramer gave us some practical tips about how to foster resiliency and manage big feelings.
Our next All Community Meeting will be on Wednesday 1/20. More to come, and hope to see you there!
Abby and Sarah
News & Announcements
let Blue Ribbon BBQ cook your Thanksgiving and support the Alcott PTG
Skip the kitchen stress this year! Order your Thanksgiving from Blue Ribbon BBQ - smoked turkey and all the fixings - and 10% of every order placed with code ALCOTT26 goes back to the Alcott PTG. Attached is the MENU.
Order online at BlueRibbonBBQ.com with code ALCOTT26, or call 617-244-7427 and mention the code
Orders are due by 5 PM on Friday, November 13
Pickup is Wednesday, November 25, 11 AM - 6 PM, at Arlington, Newton Highlands Commissary, or Time Out Market Boston
Alcott Multicultural Day – Family Sign-Up
Join us on Sunday, April 11, 2027, as we celebrate the beautiful cultures and traditions that make Alcott special! Families are invited to share their heritage through traditional foods, clothing, photographs, crafts, displays, or cultural artifacts. Every culture has a story worth sharing, and every contribution matters! Sign up to participate HERE. Let's make this a celebration to remember!
Have You Ever Wondered How PTG Funds Get Spent?
Here’s one example! The PTG recently funded 56 copies of Book Uncle and Me by Uma Krishnaswami for third-grade students to use during WIN time. Supporting Grade 3’s Power of Reading module, the book builds fluency and comprehension while encouraging thoughtful discussion. Students love their small-group “book clubs”, asking one another questions, exploring figurative language, and connecting with the story’s Indian setting and diverse experiences. Thank you to the PTG for bringing more books and meaningful conversations to our readers!
UMass Lowell vs BC Hockey Alcott Community Night
Saturday December 5th, 6pm at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell. $5 of every ticket sold will be donated back to the Alcott community! Grab some friends and enjoy a night of hockey benefiting Alcott PTG! Purchase tickets here!
Alcott School Turkey Trot Pledge Link
Another amazing Turkey Trot this year! 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.
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.
Volunteer to Help with Composting
Calendar & Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a half day
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
New! Tuesday Morning Yoga at PK Dance Center
Looking for a little time for yourself? PK Dance Center is offering a new four-session adult yoga series on Tuesdays at 9:30 AM, beginning November 10. Led by instructor Katherine McKie, classes are open to all levels and offer a great opportunity to move, recharge, and start your day feeling refreshed! Register Here
CCHS Basketball Annual Veterans Day Fundraiser
CCHS Boys Basketball will host its Annual Veterans Day Fundraiser on Wednesday, November 11 at CCHS for boys in Grades 2-8. Join Varsity Coach Aaron Joncas and the CCHS Varsity team for a fun day of contests and games! Get all the details and sign up here: Boys Basketball Vets Day Clinic. All proceeds benefit the Friends of CC Basketball, a non-profit organization supporting our high school team.
Concord DEI Commission Community Coffee
Join the Concord DEI Commission Community Coffee for “Understanding American Muslims,” featuring Petra Alsoofy of the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding. Explore Muslim Americans’ diverse experiences and Islamophobia through an educational presentation and interactive Q&A.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Hearing Room, Townhouse, 22 Monument Sq, or join online. The presentation will be recorded and available afterward; the Q&A will not. We hope you can join us to learn, listen, and connect.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.