From the Co-Presidents
Hi Families!
Happy Thursday! We're excited to share that Alcott's first-ever online directory is now available! A big thank you to Shana Coy for making it happen! Through Membership Toolkit, families can easily search for classmates by name, teacher, or grade, and they can access contact information from their computer or phone.
To have your student(s) included in the directory, you'll need to log in and complete your family information and directory preferences. See below for instructions on how to get started!
Thanks!
Abby and Sarah, PTG Co-Presidents
News & Announcements
The Alcott Online Directory Has Arrived
Want to access Alcott's new online directory and make sure your family is included? It only takes a few minutes to sign up! All families must complete the steps below to be included in the directory, even if they appeared in previous printed directories.
Visit Membership Toolkit and create an account, or log in with your existing Membership Toolkit credentials. New users will need to verify their email before logging in.
Complete your family information, including your student's grade and classroom teacher.
Set your directory preferences to choose what contact info you'd like to share with other families. Be sure to save your selections!
Blue Ribbon BBQ Orders Due Tomorrow
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 5pm tomorrow.
Pickup is Wednesday, November 25 from 11am-6pm at Arlington, Newton Highlands Commissary, or Time Out Market Boston.
Alcott Hanukkah Celebration
Saturday, December 5, 12pm, Alcott Cafeteria: Join other Alcott families as we celebrate Hanukkah. Learn about how Jewish families at Alcott celebrate the holiday, learn to play dreidel, and enjoy delicious latkes. All are welcome at this new Alcott tradition!
Concord Christmas Tree Lighting Parade
Sunday December 6, 4:30pm, Hunt Gym: Join other Alcott families for this annual tradition as we march in the town's Christmas Tree Lighting Parade. Meet outside the Hunt Gym at 4:30pm. Parade steps off at 4:45pm. Look for Bronson and the Alcott PTG Banner!
Turkey Trot: Current Total and Pledge Link
So far, we have raised $2,648 in donations for Open Table and the Concord Recreation Department Scholarship Fund. Pledges are due December 4th and can be made with this link.
Alcott Night: UMass Lowell vs BC Hockey
Saturday, December 5th at 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!
Picture Retake Day
Retake Day is Wednesday November 18th. Please return the undamaged prints to the photographer at Retake Day. Find further instructions here. We need one more volunteer! Sign up here.
Volunteer to Help with Composting
Calendar & Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a half day
November 13 - Crazy Sock Day
November 13 - Blue Ribbon Orders Due at 5pm
November 18 - Picture Retake Day
November 26-29 - Thanksgiving Recess
December 4 - Turkey Trot Pledges Due
December 5 - Alcott Hanukkah Celebration
December 5 - UMASS Lowell vs. BC Hockey Fundraiser
December 6 - Concord Christmas Tree Lighting Parade
December 11 - Sweatshirt Day
December 24-January 3 - Winter Recess
January 4 - Classes Resume
In the Community
Concord Conservatory of Music
Registration is officially open for our interactive, movement-based classes tailored for children ages birth through 5.9 years. These Early Childhood Music programs begin in mid-to-late January. Find additional info here.
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. Today, November 12, 2026 at 4:00pm. 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 Saturday, November 14th in the CCHS cafeteria! Everyone is welcome to celebrate the festival of light with us, enjoy Indian dance performances, food and desserts! We hope to see you there! 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). 5-6pm (Grades 3-5). 6-7pm (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.
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.
SEPAC Events
Coffee Chat: The next SEPAC Coffee Chat is on November 19th from 9-11am. Find more info here.
Office Hours: Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 11-12:30 in the Main Library in the cafe area.