Alcott families sent their love and appreciation to our entire Alcott team (faculty, staff, administration, nursing team, building services, cafe team, bus drivers, crossing guard) with over 1,000 roses on this wintry Valentine's Day!
The Thursday Owl - February 10, 2022
Attention, Alcott Owls! Tomorrow (Friday) February 11th is ALCOTT RED DAY! Search your closets, dressers, etc. for RED gear to show your Alcott School spirit!
ALCOTT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALCOTT MATH NIGHT NEEDS YOU! The Math Night Organizer is looking for a partner in crime: Math Night involves working with volunteers from both Willard and Thoreau. The 3 schools work together to plan and execute a fun night of math games. We meet about 3-4 times between Feb and Mar to finalize theme, games & prizes. Each school helps create the games so there is minimal work required. Each school then uses the tools created by the team to run their school’s math night in March/April. This year, we are planning to have an outdoor Math playground for younger kids. You don't need to be math savvy to help. Please email Basak Karbeyaz (basakkarbeyaz@gmail.com) if interested.
METCO Family Friends FROG POND SKATE is THIS Saturday, February 12, 2022! Come to the Boston Common Frog Pond from 2pm - 4pm, Saturday, Feb. 12, for a bit of winter fun with the community, on skates! METCO Family Friends is sponsoring this wonderful event. Please see the informational flyer below and click HERE for the live link to register. Please contact METCO Academic Liaison Savaughn Dickerson (Sdickerson@concordps.org) if you have any questions.
ALCOTT WEAR: Outfit yourself for winter and show off your Alcott spirit! Our first online school spirit wear store is live! Check out the store under the Support tab of the Alcott PTG website or click HERE to find the latest and greatest Alcott wear. Alcott PTG receives 10% back on all items purchased throughout the school year so consider purchasing an item today!
A NOTE FROM THE NURSE'S OFFICE: If your student has received both doses of the Covid -19 vaccine, please provide documentation to the Alcott nurse's office. You may send in a hard copy, fax (978-318-9545), or take a photo/scan and email to Nurse Amante (pamante@concordps.org). Thank you!
***Every Wednesday is now a half-day***
Feb 21- 25: February Recess (NO SCHOOL)
Feb 28: Classes resume
Apr 7: K-5 conferences
CPS/CCRSD 21-22 School Calendar can be found here
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (SEPAC): Get to know the Special Education Coordinators--Join SEPAC for a chance to meet and talk with the team chair from each school. Learn about their position and how they can help you and your child. They will often be running your IEP meetings, so this is great time to connect and ask questions about their role.
2/15 12:00-1:00 PM Janet O’Shea from the Integrated Preschool
2/15 1:00-2:00 PM Francis Wooff from Concord-Carlisle High School.
2/16 9:30-10:30 AM Michelle Saravara from the Elementary Schools
2/16 10:30-11:30 AM Laura Brande from Concord Middle School
Access the zoom links when posted on the SEPAC website or facebook page:
https://concordsepac.org/
DISCOVERY MUSEUM: Children’s book author and inspirational speaker, Chris Singleton, will present, “Unity in Our Communities: Empowering Kids and Communities to Put Human Dignity First” as part of the Discovery Museum’s Virtual Speaker Series. This live event is free and open to the public. You may register at https://bit.ly/Singleton_Feb2022 to join via Zoom Webinar on Wednesday, February 16 at 7:00pm. For more on the Discovery Museum Virtual Speaker Series, click HERE.
COAR Discussion Group : Mon Feb 14, 2022, 7:30pm-9pm--COAR (Communities Organizing Against Racism) was founded by Thoreau parents looking to share experiences, learn, take action, and engage in courageous conversations about race with each other and with our children. COAR offers a monthly learning and discussion group open to all. Our next meeting will be on Monday, February 14, at 7:30pm (on Zoom). Check out coaraction.org to learn more, or email coarcommunity@gmail.com to join the conversation!
CONCORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY:
BEEDE & BOOKS--The Beede Swim and Fitness Center and the Concord Free Public Library are teaming up to bring you Beede and Books. This is a free program available to all. Join us at the Beede Center for a Friday collaboration of reading and swimming. A librarian will read books at 11:30 am, then at 12:00 pm we transition to the Children’s Pool for water fun! This free program happens once a month in 2022 on the following Fridays: February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, and June 17.
ROGER TINCKNELL PERFORMANCE--The Concord Free Public Library is excited to offer a highly interactive music program for young children and families on Tuesday, February 22 at 10:30am in the Lower Meeting Room at the Fowler Branch Library. Children sing, dance, move, imitate animals, play rhythm instruments, learn songs in Spanish and other languages through call and response, and explore other cultures through traditional and contemporary children's songs. The program also includes sing-alongs performed on guitar, banjo, and other instruments. There will be limited capacity for in-person seating, but the program will also be broadcast on Facebook Live.
CONCORD CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC:
CCM Presents RACHEL SUMNER, A MASTERCLASS & CONCERT--Bluegrass singer-songwriter Rachel will perform her original songs at the Concord Conservatory of Music on Saturday, March 12th, at 7:00 PM. Attend her masterclass first from 5:00 to 6:00 PM that explores the ties between traditional and modern folk songs and how we as writers can look to those old songs and find something new within them. (Masterclass tickets with concert, $45 or concert only, $20) Free for students 18 and under. Purchase tickets HERE or at the door. To attend CCM events, you must show proof of full vaccination. CCM is the area's non-profit community music school located at 1317 Main Street. ConcordConservatory.org / info@concordconservatory.org / (978) 369-0010.
THE LISTENING PROJECT--it’s a community-wide opportunity for people to expand their musical horizons and grow their listening skills. Think book club, but for listening to music! Each month, CCM will provide a thrilling playlist that can be found on both Spotify and YouTube, which can be accessed from ConcordConservatory.org. CCM’s website will also have background information on each piece and questions to think about while you’re listening. Get introduced to new music and genres and become an active listener. Sign-up HERE to receive monthly alerts.
CONCORD RECREATION:
NEW Youth and Adult Squash at SquashWest! Have you ever considered the sport of Squash!? Learning strategy, quick wits and practice, Squash provides a vigorous workout and hand-eye coordination practice that can be enjoyed by all ages! Our clinics will teach the two strokes of Squash, forehand and backhand with professional Squash players as instructors, players will be able to jump right into the game!
Skyhawks Floor Hockey (Ages 7-12, Mondays @ 5:15pm beginning 3/7) Come join us and learn the skills of hockey! From stick handling to passing and shooting, we will develop and enhance the abilities to play the fastest game on (ice) the floor!
February Vacation Week Need childcare during February Vacation? The February Vacation Program (Grades K-5) is from 8:00am to 6:00pm at Hunt Recreation Center from 2/22-2/25. (Participants must bring lunch unless noted) $100 per day per person. Registration open to general public. First come, first serve basis. This program has NO AFFILIATION with Concord Recreation’s Before or Afterschool Program.
Please visit this space for updates on sports, music and theater registration dates, seminars, and more events throughout town.
The Thursday Owl - February 3, 2022
Valentine's Day Roses are Back!
Show your favorite Alcott teachers and staff members how much you care with a rose this Valentine's Day. Last year, families showered the Alcott team with love in the form of beautiful, long-stemmed roses--600 of them! Roses are $5 each and help support our PTG.
ORDER YOURS HERE by Thursday, February 10th!
Don't miss the chance to help our community feel the love this Valentine's Day!
PTG Winter Open Meeting - Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 7:00pm via Zoom
Please join us for our winter Open PTG Meeting via Zoom, on Wednesday, February 9th at 7:00 pm. We will be discussing current school-wide initiatives, as well as future events and plans for the Alcott School students, staff and community. Thank you to our parents, guardians and families for your amazing support during this remarkable school year. We look forward to seeing you there!
Topic: Alcott PTG - Winter Open Meeting
Time: Feb 9, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86113622598?pwd=Q0l2b0xyeCtkcUlpRzBqT3ZMMmp4dz09
Meeting ID: 861 1362 2598 Passcode: 024505
METCO Family Friends Playdate will occur on Wednesday February 9, 2022.Reminder: playdates are coordinated between METCO families and Concord families.
If your family has scheduled a playdate, it is necessary that:
On Monday ~ February 7: METCO parents / caregivers must submit the sign up form.
On Wednesday ~ February 9: METCO families will need to provide a signed note indicating that your student/s have permission to go home with their Concord family friend.
On Wednesday ~ February 9: CONCORD families will need to provide a signed note indicating that the METCO student/s have permission to go home with their student/s, whether they will be picked up by a parent / caregiver (please indicate their name), or taking the bus (please indicate the bus number).
The late bus will depart Alcott Elementary School promptly at 3:00PM. Ms. Savaughn will be the monitor on the late bus. Families may call Ms. Savaughn at (978) 831 – 3522 should any instances arise. The late bus stop will be Franklin Park (Circle @ the main gate) at 3:45PM.
METCO Family Friends - Frog Pond Skating event, Saturday, February 12, 2022: Come to the Boston Common Frog Pond from 2pm - 4pm, Saturday, Feb. 12, for a bit of winter fun with the community, on skates! METCO Family Friends is sponsoring this wonderful event. Please see the informational flyer below and click HEREfor the live link to register. Please contact METCO Academic Liaison Savaughn Dickerson (Sdickerson@concordps.org) if you have any questions.
ALCOTT WEAR: Outfit yourself for winter and show off your Alcott spirit! Our first online school spirit wear store is live! Check out the store under the Support tab of the Alcott PTG website or click HERE to find the latest and greatest Alcott wear. Alcott PTG receives 10% back on all items purchased throughout the school year so consider purchasing an item today!
A NOTE FROM THE NURSE'S OFFICE: If your student has received both doses of the Covid -19 vaccine, please provide documentation to the Alcott nurse's office. You may send in a hard copy, fax (978-318-9545), or take a photo/scan and email to Nurse Amante (pamante@concordps.org). Thank you!
***Every Wednesday is now a half-day***
Feb 21- 25: February Recess (NO SCHOOL)
Feb 28: Classes resume
Apr 7: K-5 conferences
CPS/CCRSD 21-22 School Calendar can be found here
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
CONCORD CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC updates:
The Listening Project—it’s a community-wide opportunity for people to expand their musical horizons and grow their listening skills. Think book club, but for listening to music! Each month, CCM will provide a thrilling playlist that can be found on both Spotify and YouTube, which can be accessed from ConcordConservatory.org. CCM’s website will also have background information on each piece and questions to think about while you’re listening. Get introduced to new music and genres and become an active listener. January’s Listening Project playlist is already on the CCM website. Sign-up at https://concordconservatory.org/newsletter/ to receive monthly alerts.
CONCORD RECREATION updates:
Winter Wonderland This is a free community event on Saturday February 6th starting at 1:00pm at Emerson Field / Hunt Recreation Center. The event will feature a bonfire, horse drawn sleigh rides, music, fried dough and other treats for sale and more.
Camp Three Rivers and Spring Programs - Registration opens Wednesday, February 9th at 7:30am.Head to www.concordrec.com for more details.
NEW Youth and Adult Squash at SquashWest! Have you ever considered the sport of Squash!? Learning strategy, quick wits and practice, Squash provides a vigorous workout and hand-eye coordination practice that can be enjoyed by all ages! Our clinics will teach the two strokes of Squash, forehand and backhand with professional Squash players as instructors, players will be able to jump right into the game!
Skyhawks Floor Hockey (Ages 7-12, Mondays @ 5:15pm beginning 3/7) Come join us and learn the skills of hockey! From stick handling to passing and shooting, we will develop and enhance the abilities to play the fastest game on (ice) the floor!
February Vacation Week Need childcare during February Vacation? The February Vacation Program (Grades K-5) is from 8:00am to 6:00pm at Hunt Recreation Center from 2/22-2/25. (Participants must bring lunch unless noted) $100 per day per person. Registration open to general public. First come, first serve basis. This program has NO AFFILIATION with Concord Recreation’s Before or Afterschool Program.
Please visit this space for updates on sports, music and theater registration dates, seminars, and more events throughout town.