The Thursday Owl - August 29, 2024

The Thursday Owl

The Alcott PTG Weekly Email

August 29, 2024

The PTG provides information and support to the Alcott community and raises funds to help make our school the best it can be.

 ALCOTT PTG WEBSITE 

News and Announcements

Need for METCO Family Friends Liaisons

Grade-level liaisons are the glue that keep the METCO Family Friends program going! They help connect everyone together at one grade level by reaching out to new families, fostering strong bonds by organizing occasional group playdates, and communicating with families to advertise activities. We have a few open slots (K/1st/3rd) - please contact Tanika or Meg if you can help. This isn't a huge time commitment, but it's so vital in being one more friendly face and point of contact in our network of families. Find out more about MFF here.

Before School Sports

Alcott Before School Sports is a 6-week program open to Alcott School students, grades 1-5. Students will be playing a wide variety of sports and games in a fun safe environment. Sports and games may include but are not limited to, speedball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, and various other physical education games. For more information, please visit concordrec.myrec.com

Alcott Chess

Welcome back, Alcott, from a long, hot summer! Hope you had a lot of fun. That can continue as the Alcott Chess Club is back for fun, but not in the sun. Instead, we sit in the Faculty Lounge, staring intently at the person opposite us, waiting for them to make their move. Sounds like fun, doesn't it? Seriously, chess is a game that opens your mind, gets you to think, to plan and strategize, to joust with opponents, and yes, to have fun. Win or lose...or draw, chess is fun. And we want you to join us. First class is September 19th, 8 a.m. in the Faculty Lounge. We look forward to seeing you! Complete details are provided here. For questions, email alcottchess@hotmail.com or call Ken @ (617) 332-4482. It's your move!

Picture Day

Save the Date: Monday September 23, 2024

Room Parents Needed

Volunteers are still needed for this year’s Room Parents. Being a Room Parent is not only rewarding but a great way to connect with Alcott, your child, the teacher and other families. We hope you will consider volunteering. If interested please sign up here.

Library Volunteers Needed

Mrs. O'Rourke is looking for 1-2 library volunteers to check in and shelve books Monday-Friday from 8:50-9:15. She is looking for people who are able to commit to a weekly spot for the year. If interested, please email korourke@concordps.org and let Mrs. O'Rourke know what day(s) you are available. Thanks for your support!

School Supplies

If school supplies were ordered for the 2024-2025 school year through First Day School supplies those have been delivered directly to your student's classroom. If you did not order supplies through the PTG earlier in the summer, a link to the supply lists for each grade level can be found here.  If this is a financial hardship for your family, please reach out to Alcott's school counselor, Rene Kashmiri (rkashmiri@concordps.org).

 PTG INSTAGRAM 

Calendar and Important Dates

Every Wednesday is a Half Day

  • Aug 30 - No school

  • Sept 2 - No school (Labor Day)

  • Sept 18 - Back to School Night

  • Sept 21- MFF Fall Picnic (1pm-3pm) *rain date Sunday, Sept 22

  • Sept 23 - Picture Day

  • Oct 9 - MFF Apple Picking @ Honey Pot Hill Orchards

 School Calendar 

In the Community

Girl Scouts Mental Wellness Fair

Girl Scout Troop 70542 wants to welcome families of Concord to a mental wellness fair on Saturday, September 7 from 10am to 12pm, in the Children's Section of the Concord Free Public Library. This event will help kids deal with stress and anxiety in a healthy way. Activities include a craft, a group yoga session and a story about yoga and wellness. Contact meredith.keybl@gmail.com with questions. 

Cub Scouts

Concord’s Cub Scout Pack 133 would love to invite interested kids to our first monthly Pack Meeting on Wednesday September 11 at the Concord Scout House (74 Walden St.) and to participate in a model rocket launch at 2:00pm on Saturday Sept. 21 (Rain Date Sunday) at South Meadow Field on Pilgrim Rd. in Concord. Our pack operates as a family pack, welcoming everyone regardless of gender, religion, or background.  Cub Scouts provides grade-appropriate outdoor, service, and citizenship programming to kids in grades K-5.  New members may join in any school year and advance with their peers without playing catch-up. 

Kids Naturally

Kids Naturally is an experiential outdoor learning program based in West Concord. Each day at Kids Naturally is an adventure of learning, play, exploration and collaboration. Choose from threedifferent meeting times: Wednesdays, Thursdays or Weekends. Programs start Sept 11. Registration is now open at Kids-Naturally.com

Concord Conservatory of Music

Concord Conservatory of Music is excited to announce its new Overture String Orchestra, designed for intermediate violinists, violists, cellists, and bassists in grades 4–8. While Overture String Orchestra players need not be current CCM students, they must be participating in private lessons from a qualified instructor. Stress free 5-minute placement auditions are on September 7th from 1-2 pm. Sign up by calling (978) 369-0010 or visiting concordconservatory.org.

SEPAC Office Hours

SEPAC office hours will be available beginning  Tuesday, September 3rd at the Concord Main Library in the café area. They will run every Tuesday from 11am-12:30pm except for the third Tuesday of each month will be in the evening from 6-8 p.m. This is an opportunity to talk in person to help answer any special education questions and get parent to parent support. You can find more information on our website www.concordsepac.org   

SEPAC Coffee and Mingle

Please join us for our first coffee, Friday, Sept. 27th at 9:30 a.m., Rideout Park by the pavilion.  Get to know other parents and caregivers with students who also have learning differences.   This is a casual get together.  SEPAC board members will also be available to answer questions and chat.  Children not at school are welcome.   

CCYL Girls 2024 FALL BALL: Grades 1-5

Sundays: 2:30-3:30pm: HS Upper Grass Fields. 1st Session = Sept 8th. *Early Bird Pricing ends 8/31* Clinic focusing on Skills, Drills + Scrimmaging. These sessions are both a great soft-intro into women's lacrosse AND a way to get in more year-round lacrosse. If you have to miss a session or two, that's OK and still worth it! LINK to Registration is here or visit the CCYL homepage and click on REGISTER (top right nav)

New CCACE Parent Ed Classes this Fall

It’s a new school year, and we have a wide variety of offerings, some new and some tried and true, including executive function with Sarah Ward on Oct. 21. Check out our full selection of listings with registration info here. You can also email us at ace@concordps or call us at 978-318-1432.

IMSCC Private Music Lessons

We welcome new students and adults of all ages. Lessons are one-on-one with IMSCC's expert instructors are available for all band and orchestra instruments as well as voice, piano, guitar, bass guitar and ukulele. The 16-week session begins in September and take place after school and in the evenings at CCHS and the Carlisle school. Start the enrollment process by filling out a lesson inquiry form.  Click here for more about IMSCC.

IMSCC Group Lessons for 4th & 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 are available for most band and orchestra instruments. Click here for information and to register.  Email Debbie Levine with questions.

Join the Alcott PTG

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!

 PTG WEBSITE 

 DONATE TO THE PTG 

Alcott PTG, 93 Laurel St, Concord, MA 01742, USA

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The Thursday Owl - August 22, 2024

The Alcott PTG Weekly Email

The PTG provides information and support to the Alcott community and raises funds to help make our school the best it can be.

 ALCOTT PTG WEBSITE 

News and Announcements

A Message from the PTG

Welcome back! We hope everyone had a great summer! The PTG is excited about the upcoming school year, as we continue to focus on building and strengthening our Alcott community. The Fall is a busy time! Look out for information on our many PTG-supported events, room parent announcements regarding opportunities to get together outside and inside of the school, fundraisers which help make supporting the Alcott community possible, and the many ways to volunteer!  Remember, the Alcott Owl is your go-to weekly source for all that is happening in our school community and beyond, so keep reading, and spread the word! 

PTG President: Liz Gibbs

PTG Vice President: Abby Flanagan

First Day of School

The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 28th.  This is a half day, meaning dismissal occurs at 12:25.  There is no school on Friday, August 30th and Monday, September 2nd.

Open House

Teachers will be hosting an open house for students on Tuesday, August 27th from 2:00-3:00pm.  This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your child to meet their new teacher and see their classroom. From 3:00-4:00PM the PTG will host a popsicle party for kindergarteners and their families. Please stay to meet some other new K students!

METCO Family Friends Meet & Greet

Join us on Tuesday, August 27th from 3-4pm [directly following the Alcott Open House] on the school playground. We will be there to welcome you into the MFF community, give the kids time to reconnect/meet, and answer any questions that you have for us. Hope to see you there!

Back to School Night

Save the date for Alcott’s Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 18th.  A more detailed schedule will be released later in the month.

School Supplies

If you did not order supplies through the PTG earlier in the summer, a link to the supply lists for each grade level can be found here.  If this is a financial hardship for your family, please reach out to Alcott's school counselor, Rene Kashmiri (rkashmiri@concordps.org), who will coordinate school supplies for your child.    

Bus Assignments

Bus assignments will be available later in the month.  You can access bus routes on the transportation website.    

School Lunch

Massachusetts has funded universal free public school breakfast and lunch this year and orders can be placed on the Nutrislice website. If you don't have an account you can create one with your child’s lunch ID. Email Food Services Director Jess Brown (jebrown@concordps.org) if you need your ID. Breakfast orders must be placed by 7am the day of attendance and can be placed up to five days in advance.  Doors open for breakfast at 8:40am.  Lunch orders must be placed by 8am the day of attendance and can be placed up to five days in advance.  Per state regulation, the District is no longer offering grab and go lunches on Wednesdays. 

Library Volunteers

Mrs. O'Rourke is looking for 1 or 2 library volunteers to check in and shelve books Monday - Friday from 8:50 - 9:15. She is looking for people who are able to commit to a weekly spot for the year. If you are interested, please email korourke@concordps.org and let Mrs. O'Rourke know what day(s) you are available. Thanks for your support!

Room Parents Needed

2024-25 Room Parents Needed! Being a Room Parent is not only rewarding but a great way to connect with Alcott, your child, the teacher and other families! This year the PTG is particularly excited to focus once again on strengthening community and building relationships. Room Parents have a big role to play here and we hope you will consider volunteering! If interested please sign up here.

Clothes and Textile Recycling

Contributing to the clothing drop-off bins at Alcott benefits the school community by providing the PTG with additional funds to support school programs and activities. This not only helps the environment by recycling clothes and linens but also directly enhances the educational experience for students and community. Click here for more information.

Volunteer!

Many hands make light work, and the activities of the PTG truly aren't possible without the many amazing volunteers who help make everything happen. Not sure what you want to do, or how to get involved? Fill out this short volunteer form and we'll get back to you about finding an opportunity. There is something for everyone: jobs to do at home after work hours, opportunities to be in the school with the students, even just a one-hour shift in the School Garden or selling popcorn at Movie Night. Everything helps, and it's fun!  

 PTG INSTAGRAM 

Calendar and Important Dates

Every Wednesday is a Half Day

Aug 27- Open house (2pm-3pm) and MFF meet and greet (3pm-4pm)

Aug 28 - First day of school (half day)

Aug 30- No school

Sept 2- No school (Labor Day)

Sept 18 - Back to School night

Sept 21- METCO Family Friend Fall Picnic (1pm-3pm) *rain date Sunday, Sept 22

 School Calendar 

In the Community

CCYL Girls 2024 FALL BALL: Grades 1-5

Sundays: 2:30-3:30pm: HS Upper Grass Fields. 1st Session = Sept 8th. *Early Bird Pricing ends 8/31* Clinic focusing on Skills, Drills + Scrimmaging. These sessions are both a great soft-intro into women's lacrosse AND a way to get in more year-round lacrosse. If you have to miss a session or two, that's OK and still worth it! LINK to Registration is here or visit the CCYL homepage and click on REGISTER (top right nav)

New Parent Ed classes this fall from CCACE!

It’s a new school year, and we have a wide variety of offerings, some new and some tried and true, including executive function with Sarah Ward on Oct. 21. Check out our full selection of listings with registration info here. You can also email us at ace@concordps or call us at 978-318-1432.

IMSCC Private Music lessons

We welcome new students and adults of all ages. Lessons are one-on-one with IMSCC's expert instructors are available for all band and orchestra instruments as well as voice, piano, guitar, bass guitar and ukulele. The 16-week session begins in September and take place after school and in the evenings at CCHS and the Carlisle school. Start the enrollment process by filling out a lesson inquiry form.  Click here for more about IMSCC.

IMSCC 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 are available for most band and orchestra instruments. Click here for information and to register.  Email Debbie Levine with questions.

Join the Alcott PTG

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!

 PTG WEBSITE 

 DONATE TO THE PTG 

Alcott PTG, 93 Laurel St, Concord, MA 01742, USA

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The Thursday Owl - June 13, 2024

ALCOTT NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

A message from the PTG: What an amazing year, Alcott! The PTG is so very thankful for this community - teachers and administrators, parents and caregivers, and of course, the students. Thank you for the generous contributions of your time and your dollars to help make everything happen. We wish everyone an amazing summer and look forward to an exciting new school year in the Fall! Gratefully, the Alcott PTG

SAVE THE DATE! Metco Fall picnic on September 21, 2024, 1-3pm. Hunt Almont Park in Boston. Hope to see you there! 

School Supplies 2024-2025: We've partnered with 1st Day School Supplies to make shopping for your child's supplies super easy! Just click here and purchase your child's supplies for next year (select the grade they will be in for 24-25) and it will be delivered to your child's classroom at Alcott before school starts in August. Please consider purchasing an extra kit or 2 to donate for those in need. Deadline to order is July 1.

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Calendar and important dates

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

June 13 - Last day of school (half day)

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

CPS/CCRSD 24-25 School Calendar can be found here.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Get Involved with the Concord Middle School PTG! It takes a village to plan, manage, and execute the various events and activities hosted by the PTG at the Concord Middle School. There are many ways to participate and all are welcome. Please use this Google Form to show your interest. We look forward to you joining the team. 

William’s Be Yourself Challenge: On Saturday, June 22, the William's Be Yourself Challenge (WBYC) will be at Old Home Day in Carlisle! Join us for:

  • Parkour on the Castle: 10am-1pm on the Castle - Free

  • Make Your Own Tie Dye T-shirts: 10:30pm-1pm - $18

  • Make Your Own Patch Hats: 10:30- 1pm -$20

Please register at www.williamsbeyourselfchallenge.org. We can't wait to make some awesome new memories with you all! Bring your friends & neighbors!

Concord-Carlisle Fall 2024 Travel Soccer: Registration is open for Concord-Carlisle Fall 2024 Travel Soccer for players in grades 3 through 8. Registration closes on June 14th. For more information go to www.ccysoccer.org.

The Warner's Pond Task Force will host a workshop to collect public input and provide an update on the work of the Task Force to date. The workshop will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 5:30 - 7pm at the Harvey Wheeler Center (1276 Main Street).

Town Meeting - Ready for your input: Did you make it to Town Meeting this year? At the meeting (before and after as well), there was much discussion about making the meeting more accessible for more people. The Town Meeting Study Committee has begun its work. Your input is welcome anytime. Please email comments and suggestions to: TMSC@concordma.gov. Visit the webpage for the most current information: https://concordma.gov/3639/Town-Meeting-Study-Committee.

Summer Music Lessons and ensembles with IMSCC!

Lessons enrolling nowALL students, new and returning, please fill out the inquiry form

Summer ensemblesClick here for information about IMSCC's summer ensembles, including a new addition: Flute Ensemble for high school students.

Visit the IMSCC website to learn more about the program, email Debbie Levine with questions!

Fall Semester Music Lessons with IMSCC - Enrollment is underway!

Fall lesson registration: IMSCC is accepting inquiries about Fall semester private lessons for new studentsClick here to fill out the inquiry form to start the enrollment process. Currently enrolled students are automatically pre-enrolled in the fall session, invoices were emailed on June 3.

Fall semester Small Group Lessons: Lessons in small groups of 3-5 students are available this fall for many band and orchestra instruments. These lessons, grouped by instrument, are for 4th and 5th graders in their first or second year of playing. Click here to learn more and to register. We will be adding more classes over the next few weeks - if you don't see the class you are looking for, you can email Debbie Levine and we'll contact you when that class has been scheduled and registration is open. 

Visit the IMSCC website to learn more about the program, email Debbie Levine with questions!

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!