The Thursday Owl - February 8, 2024

ALCOTT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAVE THE DATE: March 8, 2024: With the success of Alcott’s first ever Multicultural event last year, the school is inviting all families to come and join the multicultural night this year again!! Showcase your culture through food, trinkets from your country, a performance…sign up here.

Concord METCO Family & Friends: Wednesday, February 14th Playdate: For 1st-3rd grade, the PTG has organized a group playdate option at the Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street in Concord. The program will run from 1:00-2:30pm. Concord buddies can stay for pizza at Alcott before walking down to the Umbrella or meet the group there for the 1:00pm start time.

Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAB2BA5F9C52-47552867-february and indicate if you can volunteer for the event when you sign up. For Kindergartners, 4th and 5th graders, please coordinate with your buddy family for the monthly 1-1 playdate opportunity.

Alcott Before School Sports - Winter Session #2: Hello Alcott Community - Our Winter Session #2 (Session #4 of the year) will be starting right after February break. Click the flyer to view dates and other information. Registration is live and can be accessed through this link. It's under the "register here" tab and then "general recreation programs-Alcott Before School Sports." Thanks, Tim Gaudreau, Alcott PE Teacher

Owl Contributions: The PTG hopes you enjoy reading the weekly Owl newsletter. Our two dedicated volunteers take the time to create this piece each week with the hope of sharing relevant information about school and community news they receive from Alcott staff and parent/guardians. If you are aware of an event, program, etc happening around town that relates to our students and their guardians/families, please share it with us so that we can share it with our wider community. Feel free to send questions about events to melissahun@gmail.com and owl@alcottptg.org. Thank you!

Art Bags: If you have any green reusable art bags at home, please have your student return them to the art room as soon as possible. These bags are meant to go home and come back to allow for ALL Alcott students to transport art home. Hannah Brady, Art Teacher

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Calendar and important dates

***Every Wednesday is a half-day***

Feb 9 - Coffee with the Principal

Feb 12 - School Breakfast Program Begins

Feb 14 - Concord METCO Family & Friends Grades 1-3 Umbrella Arts Group Playdate

Feb 15 - Progress Reports Available in Aspen

Feb 16 - Comfy Cozy Day

Feb 19-23 - February Recess

Feb 26 - Classes Resume

CPS/CCRSD 23-24 School Calendar can be found here.

IN THE COMMUNITY

CYT's Junior Company will bring the Broadway Review Junior to its West Concord stage this weekend. Performances will be held at 53 Church Street in West Concord Feb 9-11. Broadway Review is recommended for all ages. For tickets and more information, please visit concordyouththeatre.org.

Junior company is open to young people in grades 3 – 5. CYT’s Junior Company performs plays that are literature-based and age appropriate for all. This company places a strong emphasis on developing confidence and a knowledge of theater basics and skill.

Lunar New Year Celebration by CCHS, CMS, CPS Chinese Classes & Far East Association Club: This event is sponsored by the CCHS PA & the CMS PTG. Activities include crafts, food, and entertainment. The event will be held on Saturday, February 10th from 1-3pm in the CCHS Cafeteria. Free Admission. More information here.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Race and Racism: Join COAR to watch a brief video from EmbraceRace and discuss ways to talk to your young children about race. Offered at the Concord Main Library, Sat, Feb 10th, 9:15-10:15am, and at the Concord Fowler Library, Fri, Feb 16th, 10:30-11:30am. 

Walk away with tips and strategies for engaging kids of varying ages and readiness in conversations about differences. Activities will be provided for children during the event. All caregivers are welcome, no matter if you're new to conversations about race or looking for ways to continue your learning. Registration is appreciated; walk-ins welcome. Co-sponsored by Communities Organizing Against Racism (COAR) and Concord Family Network (CFN).

Alcott kindergarteners are invited to talk about sisterhood and do a fun craft from the free Trolls It Takes Two Activity Challenge, available at girlscouts.org/trolls, while their adults learn how to bring Girl Scouts to your neighborhood as an adult leadership volunteer and get started with a new Girl Scout troop on Thursday, February 8th, at 6:15 PM in the lower-level meeting room at Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St., Concord. Please let us know you're attending at https://www.gsema.org/en/get-involved/event-rsvp-region-2.html or that you're interested at https://www.gsema.org/moreinfo.

Discovery Museum Speaker Series Event: Parenting in a Time of Insecurity | FREE Live Zoom webinar | Thursday, February 15, 7:00-8:00 pm

The health and well-being of families, classrooms, and communities today is increasingly affected by the insecurity, intolerance, and injustice we see in the world around us. Gene Beresin and Khadijah Booth Watkins from Mass General Hospital's Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds will help us understand the link between local and global events, social and cultural norms, and the confusion and uncertainty we and the children in our lives feel—and they will offer advice on how parents can care for themselves first, in order to successfully navigate the conversations that help children feel agency, safety, and security in uncertain times.

Registration for this event and the entire 2024 series is open now at http://bit.ly/DMSpeakerSeries. All events are free with advanced registration, which is required.

Concord Public Library Fowler Branch Offerings

  • Valentine's Day Craft Lab with Mothers Out Front, Wed. 2/14 2-3 PM, ages 12 & under

Together, we’ll craft, cook, and learn with magnets! Participants will have the opportunity to express their love for the earth by creating heart-shaped magnets from recycled materials. Additionally, they'll experience the wonders of cooking with magnets as they enjoy delicious chocolate-dipped strawberries made with a portable induction cooktop. Register on the library event calendar for this event.

  • Read to a Dog (Samantha), Mon. 2/15, 4:30-5:30 PM

Are you looking to improve your reading? Join Samantha, a young golden retriever, on the 3rd Thursday of the month for a 10-15 minute reading session. When you arrive, sign up and choose a book to read, and we will do our best to accommodate all interested participants!  No advance registration required, but sign up when you arrive at the library. For more information see the library event calendar.

  • Talk Yoga at Fowler, Fri. 2/16, 1-1:45 PM, ages 3-5

Talk Yoga classes incorporate movement, mindfulness, games, and music to boost language, articulation, and sensory awareness. Benefitting children of all abilities, these classes help students connect their minds and body and gain acceptance, confidence, and self-awareness. Register on the library event calendar for this event.

Please visit this space for updates on sports, music and theater registration dates, seminars, and more events throughout town. 

PTG online volunteer information and sign-up: Please visit 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 - February 1, 2024

ALCOTT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

February Nurse’s Notes: Food Allergies

With the New Year upon us, I feel it is important to remind parents about our food allergy policy.  Alcott School has many students that are allergic to a variety of foods. If your child has a student in his/her class with a food allergy, you would have received a letter in the mail over the summer.  The letter would have stated the following: Strict avoidance of an allergen is the only way to prevent a life threatening allergic reaction. We ask your assistance in providing the students with a safe learning environment.

To allow students with allergies to participate fully in all classroom activities, please do not send in any products (if your child is in a classroom with a student with a specific allergy) containing the allergen for your child to eat or drink during snack time. Any exposure to the allergen through contact or ingestion can cause a life threatening reaction. If your child has eaten anything containing the allergen prior to coming to school, please be sure your child’s hands have been thoroughly washed prior to entering the school. 

Since lunch is eaten in the cafeteria, your child may bring a lunch that contains the allergen. In the cafeteria, there will be a designated table where any classmate that brings allergen products will sit. 

This plan will help to maintain safety in the classroom while allowing non-allergic classmates to enjoy their preferred lunches in a controlled environment in the cafeteria. It is important that adults understand that some children do not necessarily have to touch or ingest a large amount of food to which they are allergic to have a life-threatening reaction. Please be extremely careful in selecting any foods to be eaten in the classroom. We appreciate your support in helping to keep all students safe. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Colleen Asselin RN (casselin@concordps.org; 978-318-9544  ext 2304)

PTG Board 2024/2025: The Alcott PTG Board is looking to fill positions for the 2024/2025 school year. If you are interested in getting more involved on the PTG Board or at Committee level, please email gibbs.eliz@gmail.com. One of the roles we are specifically looking for is a new Treasurer (after many years of dedicated service from our current Treasurer!). If you have a finance or accounting background, please reach out! Being a part of the Alcott PTG Board is a great way to get more involved. Thank you! 

Show your appreciation to Alcott teachers and staff with a $5 purchase of a single long-stemmed rose and support the Alcott PTG too! Place your order by February 7th using the link below, and select who you want to show your appreciation to this Valentine’s Day! Maybe an extra-dedicated teacher, your favorite crossing guard, Mr. T, Dr. Hunter ... ? All our teachers and staff are included, or you can opt to let us spread the love wherever it's needed! On Monday, February 12th, the PTG will brighten their day with the delivery of these gorgeous arrangements. Let’s shower our teachers, specialists, tutors, front office staff, nurse, crossing guards, bus drivers, and administrators with roses as a thank you for all they have done this school year! Place your order here: Order Valentine's Roses

Concord METCO Family & Friends: Wednesday, February 14th Playdate: For 1st-3rd grade, the PTG has organized a group playdate option at the Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street in Concord. The program will run from 1:00-2:30pm. Concord buddies can stay for pizza at Alcott before walking down to the Umbrella or meet the group there for the 1:00pm start time.

Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAB2BA5F9C52-47552867-february and indicate if you can volunteer for the event when you sign up. For Kindergartners, 4th and 5th graders, please coordinate with your buddy family for the monthly 1-1 playdate opportunity.

Multicultural Night SAVE THE DATE: March 8th, 2024

With the success of Alcott’s first ever Multicultural event last year, the school is inviting all families to come and join the multicultural night this year again!! Showcase your culture through food, trinkets from your country, a performance…keep an eye out for the google sign up coming soon! If you have questions or would like to volunteer in running the event, please reach out to Megha Mathur or Jen Lichoulas.

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Calendar and important dates

***Every Wednesday is a half-day***

Feb 7 - Deadline to order Valentine’s Roses for Alcott Faculty & Staff

Feb 14 - Concord METCO Family & Friends Grades 1-3 Umbrella Arts Group Playdate

Feb 19-23 - February Recess

Feb 26 - Classes resume

CPS/CCRSD 23-24 School Calendar can be found here.

IN THE COMMUNITY

How to Talk to Your Kids About Race and Racism: Join COAR to watch a brief video from EmbraceRace and discuss ways to talk to your young children about race. Offered at the Concord Main Library, Sat, Feb 10th, 9:15-10:15am, and at the Concord Fowler Library, Fri, Feb 16th, 10:30-11:30am. 

Walk away with tips and strategies for engaging kids of varying ages and readiness in conversations about differences. Activities will be provided for children during the event. All caregivers are welcome, no matter if you're new to conversations about race or looking for ways to continue your learning. Registration is appreciated; walk-ins welcome. Co-sponsored by Communities Organizing Against Racism (COAR) and Concord Family Network (CFN).

CCHS Girls Youth Basketball Clinic Saturday, February 10th 11am– 2pm at CCHS: Come for a fun basketball clinic and pizza lunch with the CCHS Varsity Coach Amy Davagian, her coaching staff, and varsity players. Clinic is open to girls grades 1-8. Cost is $50 per participant - all proceeds directly support the program. Register NOW before spots fill up at: https://www.cchsgirlsbasketball.org/youth-clinics-community-events. No prior basketball experience necessary — the clinic is designed to be both competitive and fun. Players will be broken up appropriately by age/skill level. Please bring clean sneakers and a water bottle, we’ll provide pizza.

Alcott kindergarteners are invited to talk about sisterhood and do a fun craft from the free Trolls It Takes Two Activity Challenge, available at girlscouts.org/trolls, while their adults learn how to bring Girl Scouts to your neighborhood as an adult leadership volunteer and get started with a new Girl Scout troop on Thursday, February 8th, at 6:15 PM in the lower-level meeting room at Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St., Concord. Please let us know you're attending at https://www.gsema.org/en/get-involved/event-rsvp-region-2.html or that you're interested at https://www.gsema.org/moreinfo.

Jubilee Kids: You are invited to join 4th and 5th grade kids throughout Concord to learn and work to build a more inclusive community. Jubilee Kids is an 8-week program designed for 4th and 5th graders that provides an age appropriate exploration of race, racism and racial identity. This program will be co-taught by Amy Freedman and Anderson Manuel.  It will also provide your child with basic information and experiences that open conversations in your family about responsibility and respect as it relates to racial justice and inclusion. Emphasis is on experiential learning through art, drama, games, and group circle processes. We will begin with a Jubilee Kids and Parent/Caregiver Introduction on 1/28 at 10:15 am. Please join us on this learning experience and bring a friend too!

Contact Amy Freedman for more information: afreedman@firstparish.org
Download flyer & schedule: HERE

CORRECTED TIME! Concord Middle School Presents: Beauty and the Beast Jr. Dates: Friday Feb 2- Saturday Feb 10 at 7:30 PM (4 shows) | Location: CMS Sanborn Auditorium | In case of inclement weather, there will be a snow date for each weekend of shows, Sunday February 4th at 2pm and Sunday February 11th at 2pm. The 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 1994 Broadway production and Disney’s 1991 animated feature film. The CMS cast includes 80 students led by Hannah Vincent, Kathryn Denney, Kellee Messier, and Sarah Kiefer (CCHS Senior). For information on purchasing tickets please visit https://ticketstage.com/T/CONCORDMS

Discovery Museum Speaker Series Event: Parenting in a Time of Insecurity | FREE Live Zoom webinar | Thursday, February 15, 7:00-8:00 pm

The health and well-being of families, classrooms, and communities today is increasingly affected by the insecurity, intolerance, and injustice we see in the world around us. Gene Beresin and Khadijah Booth Watkins from Mass General Hospital's Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds will help us understand the link between local and global events, social and cultural norms, and the confusion and uncertainty we and the children in our lives feel—and they will offer advice on how parents can care for themselves first, in order to successfully navigate the conversations that help children feel agency, safety, and security in uncertain times.

Registration for this event and the entire 2024 series is open now at http://bit.ly/DMSpeakerSeries. All events are free with advanced registration, which is required.

Concord Public Library Fowler Branch Offerings

  • Wreath Composting, Sat., 2/3 at 3 PM (rain/snow date Sun. 2/4 at 10 am)

Keep your wreaths and garlands out of the trash! Bring them to Fowler's backyard where Mothers Out Front and volunteers with wire cutters will help us remove the wire so the greenery can be composted and the forms reused! For details see the library event calendar.

  • Read to a Dog (Emma), Mon. 2/5, 4:30-5:30 PM

Are you looking to improve your reading? Join Emma, a Bernese Mountain Dog, on 2/5, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13, and 6/10 for a 10-15 minute reading session. No advance registration required, but sign up when you arrive at the library. For more information see the library event calendar.

  • Valentine's Day Craft Lab with Mothers Out Front, Wed. 2/14 2-3 PM, ages 12 & under

Together, we’ll craft, cook, and learn with magnets! Participants will have the opportunity to express their love for the earth by creating heart-shaped magnets from recycled materials. Additionally, they'll experience the wonders of cooking with magnets as they enjoy delicious chocolate-dipped strawberries made with a portable induction cooktop. Register on the library event calendar for this event.

  • Read to a Dog (Samantha), Mon. 2/15, 4:30-5:30 PM

Are you looking to improve your reading? Join Samantha, a young golden retriever, on the 3rd Thursday of the month for a 10-15 minute reading session. When you arrive, sign up and choose a book to read, and we will do our best to accommodate all interested participants!  No advance registration required, but sign up when you arrive at the library. For more information see the library event calendar.

  • Talk Yoga at Fowler, Fri. 2/16, 1-1:45 PM, ages 3-5

Talk Yoga classes incorporate movement, mindfulness, games, and music to boost language, articulation, and sensory awareness. Benefitting children of all abilities, these classes help students connect their minds and body and gain acceptance, confidence, and self-awareness. Register on the library event calendar for this event.

Please visit this space for updates on sports, music and theater registration dates, seminars, and more events throughout town. 

PTG online volunteer information and sign-up: Please visit 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 25, 2024

ALCOTT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PTG Board 2024/2025: The Alcott PTG Board is looking to fill positions for the 2024/2025 school year. If you are interested in getting more involved on the PTG Board or at Committee level, please email gibbs.eliz@gmail.com. One of the roles we are specifically looking for is a new Treasurer (after many years of dedicated service from our current Treasurer!). If you have a finance or accounting background, please reach out! Being a part of the Alcott PTG Board is a great way to get more involved. Thank you! 

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! Our annual tradition returns with a chance for everyone to shower the Alcott team with love in the form of beautiful, long-stemmed roses. Roses are $5 each and proceeds support our PTG. Watch out for details when the sale kicks off on Monday, January 29. Want to get involved behind the scenes? Check here for ways you can help: Rose Volunteers 2024

Multicultural Night SAVE THE DATE: March 8th, 2024 With the success of Alcott’s first ever Multicultural event last year, the school is inviting all families to come and join the multicultural night this year again!! Showcase your culture through food, trinkets from your country, a performance…keep an eye out for the google sign up coming soon! If you have questions or would like to volunteer in running the event, please reach out to Megha Mathur or Jen Lichoulas.

Alcott Chess: Alcott Chess is already underway. If you missed the start, no worries. We'll happily welcome your children to the club roster. Just fill out the attached chess flyer and email it to Ken Belt, alcottchess@hotmail.com, or call or text him at 617-332-4483. Chess is an exciting way to spend these cold winter days. And soon it'll be spring. So, what say you to hop onboard the Alcott Chess Club train before it passes by? If you miss this opportunity, though, the club will continue in April with its year-end Alcott Chess Tournament, which is always fun for everyone! You must be there! And bravo to the Alcott Chess Team, who participated in the Gosselin Grade Chess Championships this past Sunday. In alphabetic order, hats off to: Bill Curran, Max Cardinal, Oliver Gertzenstein, Vivian Irwin, Alan Karbeyaz, Eri Li, Erick Liu, Adam Siala, Gabriel Stevens, Jacob Stevens and Theo Webb. Also on the chess team are Kilian Bosdet, Lucas Perez-Ortiz and Levi Teman. There will be a couple of team tournaments coming up in February and March. If you see any of these chess players around, be sure to congratulate them!

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Calendar and important dates

***Every Wednesday is a half-day***

Feb 19 - 23- February Recess

Feb 26- Classes resume

CPS/CCRSD 23-24 School Calendar can be found here.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Redefining Classical Music—W4RP at Concord Conservatory on February 9th— Energetic and unexpected chamber music that crosses musical genres. On Friday, February 9th at 7:30 pm, immerse yourself in an extraordinary musical journey as Mikael Darmanie (Piano), Ju Young Lee (Cello), Rick Martinez (Percussion), and Josh Henderson (Violin) come together in a groundbreaking performance. W4RP is not just a musical ensemble but a convergence of chamber music finesse, rock band intensity, and avant-garde artistic expression. Visit ConcordConservatory.org for tickets. We thank our Lead Sponsor, Emerson Health, for supporting the 2023-2024 CCM Concert & Lecture Series and our Supporting Sponsor, Middlesex Savings Bank.

CCHS Girls Youth Basketball Clinic Saturday, February 10th 11am– 2pm at CCHS: Come for a fun basketball clinic and pizza lunch with the CCHS Varsity Coach Amy Davagian, her coaching staff, and varsity players.Clinic is open to girls grades 1-8. Cost is $50 per participant - all proceeds directly support the program. Register NOW before spots fill up at: https://www.cchsgirlsbasketball.org/youth-clinics-community-events No prior basketball experience necessary — the clinic is designed to be both competitive and fun. Players will be broken up appropriately by age/skill level. Please bring clean sneakers and a water bottle, we’ll provide pizza.

Alcott kindergarteners are invited to talk about sisterhood and do a fun craft from the free Trolls It Takes Two Activity Challenge, available at girlscouts.org/trolls, while their adults learn how to bring Girl Scouts to your neighborhood as an adult leadership volunteer and get started with a new Girl Scout troop on Thursday, February 8th, at 6:15 PM in the lower-level meeting room at Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St., Concord. Please let us know you're attending at https://www.gsema.org/en/get-involved/event-rsvp-region-2.html or that you're interested at https://www.gsema.org/moreinfo.

Kids Naturally is proud to present "Night Mysteries": At this evening drop off program, kids will explore the secrets of the woods at night, share stories around the campfire and enjoy some tasty treats! Registration is open now at Kids-Naturally.com/register-now The Mission of Kids Naturally is to inspire wonder for nature and a desire for exploration and discovery through free play outside. Kids Naturally creates a safe, nurturing and fun space where children can build resilience and develop creativity and independence away from screens and sedentary entertainment.  Learn more: kids-naturally.com

Jubilee Kids: You are invited to join 4th and 5th grade kids throughout Concord to learn and work to build a more inclusive community. Jubilee Kids is an 8-week program designed for 4th and 5th graders that provides an age appropriate exploration of race, racism and racial identity. This program will be co-taught by Amy Freedman and Anderson Manuel.  It will also provide your child with basic information and experiences that open conversations in your family about responsibility and respect as it relates to racial justice and inclusion. Emphasis is on experiential learning through art, drama, games, and group circle processes. We will begin with a Jubilee Kids and Parent/Caregiver Introduction on 1/28 at 10:15 am. Please join us on this learning experience and bring a friend too!

Contact Amy Freedman for more information: afreedman@firstparish.org
Download flyer & schedule: HERE

Patriots Field Hockey Clinics: Patriot Field Hockey Clinics offer players fun and intensive field hockey programs for children entering Grades 3-9. Our clinics are appropriate for players of all levels and allow for maximum enjoyment, improvement and understanding of the game for every camper. Registration is open for our 2024 Summer Camp on our website. https://www.patriotfieldhockeyclinics.com/ 

2024 Summer Field Hockey Camp: Concord Carlisle High School, 9am-2pm  

  • Session 1: June 17th-21st

  • Session 2: July 22nd-26th 

Concord Middle School Presents: Beauty and the Beast Jr. Dates: Friday Feb 2- Saturday Feb 10 at 7PM (4 shows) | Location: CMS Sanborn Auditorium | Tickets will be live for the general public on 1/21/24  (1/19/24 for families of the cast). Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. musical is playing at CMS Sanborn Auditorium from Friday February 2nd through Saturday February 10th at 7pm. (In case of inclement weather, there will be a snow date for each weekend of shows, Sunday February 4th at 2pm and Sunday February 11th at 2pm). The 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 1994 Broadway production and Disney’s 1991 animated feature film. The 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 1994 Broadway production and Disney’s 1991 animated feature film. The CMS cast includes 80 students led by Hannah Vincent, Kathryn Denney, Kellee Messier, and Sarah Kiefer (CCHS Senior). For information on purchasing tickets please visit https://ticketstage.com/T/CONCORDMS

IMSCC Music lessons - the Winter-Spring session starts this month! Enrollment is underway for the Winter-Spring session of one-on-one music lessons with IMSCC's expert instructors. The 16-week session begins this month. Lessons are available for all band and orchestra instruments as well as voice, piano, guitar, bass guitar and ukulele, after school and evenings at CCHS and the Carlisle school. New students can start the enrollment process by filling out a lesson inquiry form.

Small group lessons for 4th and 5th graders: IMSCC instructors teach groups of 3-5 students learning the same instrument with separate groups for first year and second year players. Group lessons start at the end of January and are available for flute, clarinet, French horn, trumpet, low brass and violin/viola. Click here for information and to register. More information is on IMSCC's website. If you have questions please email Debbie Levine.

WBYC 3rd Annual Speaker Series: A Conversation with Nick & Susie Shaw

Five Years Later: A Journey of Love, Hope and Resilience: In 2019, Carlisle parents Nick and Susie Shaw suffered what many parents view as their worst nightmare when their 9-year-old son William died in a tragic ski accident. In the five years since that devastating event, the Shaws have faced down the darkest days and nights of grief as they mourned their beloved boy -- but they have also discovered the ways that a loving family can evolve and grow in even the most difficult times, touched by glimmers of joy. Together, Nick and Susie have explored the ever-shifting boundaries of strength, love, hope, and resilience, and in doing so, they have created a belief system for how we can all face down difficulties and maneuver our way through challenging times. Please join us for this important conversation about the unexpected lessons that the shared experience of life can teach all of us. Seats can be reserved at WBYC.

About WBYC: WBYC is a local nonprofit that strives to shine a light on mental health and grief awareness. You can learn more about WBYC, our mission, and our inspiration - William Shaw - at www.williamsbeyourselfchallenge.org.

Please visit this space for updates on sports, music and theater registration dates, seminars, and more events throughout town. 

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