The Thursday Owl - January 21, 2021

ALCOTT NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

SEPAC - please join us as the SEPAC board meeting! The Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle Regional School District Special Education Parent Advisory Council would like to invite you to our virtual Board meeting on Thursday, 28th January from 9:30 - 11:00 am. Please join us as we continue to develop our priorities and plans for the year. Come and find out how you can get involved with SEPAC; we need support in several key areas and are looking for volunteers to either join the Board or help with one off tasks. If you have any questions, please email us at concordsepac@gmail.com. For more information about SEPAC, visit our website at www.concordsepac.org.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://concordps.zoom.us/j/96045827608pwd=dWpNeG9mWFdIOGdObXpNRnFvaWVhUT09
Meeting ID: 960 4582 7608
Passcode: 461621

Feb 15-19: February Recess - No School
Mar 8: Professional Day - No School for Students
Mar 26: Professional Day - No School for Students
Apr 7: Conference Day - No School for Students
Apr 19-23: April Recess - No School

2020-2021 School Calendar

IN THE COMMUNITY

Home Alone – Wed. Jan 27, 1:30-2:30: Does your child know what to do if a stranger comes to the door or how to get help in an emergency? This online class is designed to teach kids simple rules and procedures for responsible self-care. Students will be asked to print an activity packet that will be sent to them along with the Zoom link and will work through it together in a safe, open discussion. Fee: $15. Register at concordcarlisleace.org or by calling 978-318-1432.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Spring Baseball + Spring Softball Registration for the Spring Baseball + Spring Softball seasons is open now through the end of the month. Spread the word to friends and classmates and REGISTER NOW at CCYB.ORG. Building on an incredibly successful 2020, robust programming is being offered for players in PK through High School. New for this year, T-Ball is inclusive of both baseball and softball and will be the jumping off point for both programs. Sport specific programming begins in 1st Grade.

CC Youth Lacrosse Grades 1 & 2 Happy New Year! Reminder that registration remains open for 1st and 2nd grade Girls and Boys Spring Lacrosse. The once per week clinic-style practices are a fun way to develop stick skills and learn the game. Register here

Shop through Amazon Smile: Do you shop on Amazon? If so, one easy way to support our PTG is to shop through smile.amazon.com. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of all qualifying purchases to a charitable organization of your choice. There is no catch and no extra fees; just designate “Alcott School Parent Teacher Group Inc” as your charity, then shop through the “AmazonSmile” link!

Helpful Links:

PTG online volunteer information and sign-up: Please visit our SignUpGenius Page and 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!

The Thursday Owl - January 14, 2021

ALCOTT NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Alcott Chess Club is going strong through these pandemic times. We'd love to see you join! The club has merged for now with Sudbury elementary schools and zooms on either Tuesdays or Thursdays, starting at 5:00 p.m. for at least an hour. Your children really must check it out. The sessions just started this week, but it's not too late to get in on the fun. For questions on  the chess club and fees, email alcottchess@hotmail.com or call Ken Belt at 617-332-4483. We'd love to hear from you! It's one move in the right direction toward restoring the routine. 

SEPAC January Newsletter: This month's SEPAC Newsletter contains information about events being held in January and February, together with details of the new members of our Board.  Please read the section about the SEPAC Appreciation Awards - we need your help to make them a huge success in 2021! The SEPAC is here to support you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Our email address is concordsepac@gmail.com and the website is www.concordsepac.org

Jan 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
Feb 15-19: February Recess - No School
Mar 8: Professional Day - No School for Students
Mar 26: Professional Day - No School for Students
Apr 7: Conference Day - No School for Students
Apr 19-23: April Recess - No School

2020-2021 School Calendar

IN THE COMMUNITY

Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council and COAR
(Communities Organizing Against Racism, Concord-Carlisle-Boston)
present “This Little Sign of Mine: Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”
For the past 27 years the Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council has had a January celebration to honor the memory of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 2021, we plan to continue this tradition and are excited to do so during a time when we recognize that our mission and the mission that Dr. King stood for is needed now more than ever. We invite community members to create and display signs in honor of Dr. King in what we are calling “This Little Sign of Mine: Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”.
Get creative! How does Dr. King’s legacy inspire you? What is your dream for our community?

  • Make a poster

  • Display in a front facing window or in a front yard sign during the weekend of January 16th-18th.

  • Take a photo of your sign and email to info@cchumanrights.org by Sunday, January 17th so it can be displayed on our Facebook page on MLK Jr. Day!

This annual event is always a highlight in our calendar and we are very pleased to be able to offer this special opportunity to reflect on Dr. King’s message of integration, freedom and justice for all.

Spring Baseball + Spring Softball Registration for the Spring Baseball + Spring Softball seasons is open now through the end of the month. Spread the word to friends and classmates and REGISTER NOW at CCYB.ORG. Building on an incredibly successful 2020, robust programming is being offered for players in PK through High School. New for this year, T-Ball is inclusive of both baseball and softball and will be the jumping off point for both programs. Sport specific programming begins in 1st Grade.

CC Youth Lacrosse Grades 1 & 2 Happy New Year! Reminder that registration remains open for 1st and 2nd grade Girls and Boys Spring Lacrosse. The once per week clinic-style practices are a fun way to develop stick skills and learn the game. Register here

Fresh Start: Starting 2021 with Healthy Habits: Join the Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital on Thursday, January 21 at 7:00 pm for another virtual event in our wellness series as panelists discuss behavior and food. There will be suggestions for healthy snacks, comfort foods, and lifestyle changes. We will also explore ways to stay active and exercise at home during the winter months. Moderated by Kathryn Lorusso, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Movement Therapist, registration is required. If you have questions, contact the Auxiliary Liaison at 978-287-3084. To view the flyer and to register for this exciting event, click HERE.

Concord Rec:
Wicked Gross Science - Gross Science is not for the easily queasy! The gross yet fascinating things in life hide many science secrets like what's hidden in a diaper. Classify some creepy crawlies and neutralize smelly smells. Make some model mucus, create alien slime, have fun with other grossly amusing science adventures.

Code Wiz Classes *Registration Closes Friday, 1/15 - Code Wiz aligns its curriculum with the K–12 Computer Science Framework represents a vision in which all students engage in the concepts and practices of computer science. The framework promotes a vision in which all students critically engage in computer science issues; approach problems in innovative ways; and create computational artifacts with a practical, personal, or societal intent.

Kids Test Kitchen - Each class presents students with an opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, with adult supervision and occasional assistance, we’ll work together, virtually, to slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until we have each prepared the finished dish. The virtual experience gives students the unique opportunity to immediately share their work with family!

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Shop through Amazon Smile: Do you shop on Amazon? If so, one easy way to support our PTG is to shop through smile.amazon.com. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of all qualifying purchases to a charitable organization of your choice. There is no catch and no extra fees; just designate “Alcott School Parent Teacher Group Inc” as your charity, then shop through the “AmazonSmile” link!

Helpful Links:

PTG online volunteer information and sign-up: Please visit our SignUpGenius Page and 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!

The Thursday Owl - January 7, 2021

Jan 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
Feb 15-19: February Recess - No School
Mar 8: Professional Day - No School for Students
Mar 26: Professional Day - No School for Students
Apr 7: Conference Day - No School for Students
Apr 19-23: April Recess - No School

2020-2021 School Calendar

IN THE COMMUNITY

CCACE launches Wednesday night Speaker Series! With cold weather ahead and the pandemic keeping us inside, what better way to spend your time than learning something new?? Every Wednesday evening from January 13 through March 31, different community members will share their passions and knowledge, from historical to cultural, education to entertainment, and everything in between. Each week is a different topic; all start at 7 pm with just a $10 fee. Register weekly at www.concordcarlisleace.org, or call CCACE at 978-318-1432.

IMSCC music lessons for new students are enrolling now – the Winter/Spring session starts this month! Online lessons are available for all band and orchestra instruments, plus voice, piano, guitar, bass guitar and ukulele. Click here to learn about IMSCC lessons and tuition rates and to read about our expert faculty. Click here to inquire about starting lessons, and here for more information about registering. Questions? Email Debbie Levine at dlevine@concordcarlisle.org

Discovery Museum Virtual 2021 Speaker Series: The Discovery Museum Speaker Series kicks off its 9th year on January 27 with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, President Emerita of Spelman College who is widely known for her expertise on race relations and as a thought leader in higher education. “Talking to Kids about Race and Racism: A Conversation with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum,” will be moderated by Tiziana Dearing, host of WBUR’s Radio Boston. dAll 2021 events will be presented virtually via Zoom webinar, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, and are free and open to the public. View the complete schedule and register on the Museum’s website at http://bit.ly/DMSpeakerSeries.

Updates from Concord Rec
New to Concord: ESPORTS!
You can safely play your favorite games in a competitive league, or one off major event. Building Community Through Gaming: We believe the beauty of esports is the ability to make friends, build relationships, and connect with your community. Compete in Madden, Fortnite, FIFA, NBA2k21 or Super Smash Bros. (Grades 3-5, 6-12)

Intro to Drawing @ Home
This virtual class through The Umbrella Arts teaches children how to draw! Each class will include a story, structured drawing lesson, and creative option to finish the art work off.

Wicked Gross Science
Gross Science is not for the easily queasy! The gross yet fascinating things in life hide many science secrets like what's hidden in a diaper. Classify some creepy crawlies and neutralize smelly smells. Make some model mucus, create alien slime, have fun with other grossly amusing science adventures.

Code Wiz Classes
Code Wiz aligns its curriculum with the K–12 Computer Science Framework represents a vision in which all students engage in the concepts and practices of computer science. The framework promotes a vision in which all students critically engage in computer science issues; approach problems in innovative ways; and create computational artifacts with a practical, personal, or societal intent.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Shop through Amazon Smile: Donate to Alcott with AmazonSmile: Do you shop on Amazon? If so, one easy way to support our PTG is to shop through smile.amazon.com. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of all qualifying purchases to a charitable organization of your choice. There is no catch and no extra fees; just designate “Alcott School Parent Teacher Group Inc” as your charity, then shop through the “AmazonSmile” link!

Helpful Links:

PTG online volunteer information and sign-up: Please visit our SignUpGenius Page and 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!