The Thursday Owl
The Alcott ptg weekly email
October 10, 2024
The PTG provides information and support to the Alcott community and raises funds to help make our school the best it can be.
News and Announcements
Alcott’s School Advisory Council Reminder
Reminder - Friday is the deadline! We have openings for two parents who are interested in serving on Alcott’s School Advisory Council (SAC). This council is made up of parents, teachers, community members and the school principal. It meets six times a year before school. Committee members can attend in person or via zoom. Parents serve a two-year term on the advisory council. The main responsibilities of the SAC are to ensure the successful completion of the School Improvement Plan, review the school budget, and to serve as an advisory board to the school principal. All interested parents should submit their names along with a brief statement of interest to Elizabeth Gibbs (ptgalcott@gmail.com) by tomorrow. If there are more than two people interested in the position, the PTG will hold an election in accordance with the policy of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, in which the entire Alcott parent community can vote. For more info on the role of School Advisory Councils click here.
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Meadow Farms Sale Ongoing
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! It's that time of year again - The Meadow Farms sale! Meadow Farms provides an opportunity to purchase items from their catalogue. A percentage of the proceeds goes back to Alcott as part of our fundraising efforts that are necessary for our student community. It's a win-win! Get a head start on your holiday shopping! You can purchase anything from candles and wrapping paper, to food and kitchen items, to flower bulbs! The sale is live and runs through 10/24. Brochures and ordering info have been sent home in your child's bag, so let's get shopping!
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Alcott School Turkey Trot
The Alcott School Turkey Trot is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 30 from 9:45-11:45 at the Emerson Track. More information about the event itself, how to collect pledges, and how to volunteer is available in Mr. G’s letter.
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Bike, Walk, & Roll to School Day
Alcott Bike, Walk, & Roll to School Day is TODAY! The "Bike Train" leaves the station at the Keyes Rd. parking lot at 8:30 a.m.! A "Walking School Bus" for METCO students and any other Alcott Students, friends and family who may wish to walk and roll together, will begin at 8:45 a.m. at Emerson Park. We’ll have plenty of surprises and stickers for all participants. This event is for Alcott students, parents, family and friends. As always, thank you to the Concord Police Department for their support in making this event safe and fun for all!
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Alcott Movie Night Updates
Join us October 18th for Alcott Movie Night! The movie will be decided by the students. Beginning this Friday (10/11), students may vote for their preferred movie (Elemental, Wonka, Hotel Transylvania, or Paddington) via small change donations in the buckets in the main lobby. Concessions will be available after 5:30, and the movie will begin at dusk (around 6:15pm). Tickets are $20 per family. Pre-purchase tickets here. To support the event, please volunteer here.
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Calendar and Important Dates
Every Wednesday is a Half Day
Oct 10 - Bike, Walk & Roll to School Day
Oct 14 - No School (Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day)
Oct 18 - Wacky Friday Spirit Day
Oct 18 - Coffee with Principal Naomi Krakow at 9:30am
Oct 18 - Alcott Movie Night (Rain Date October 25th)
Oct 30 - Alcott School Turkey Trot
Nov 1 - K-5 Conferences (No School)
In the Community
Girls Basketball Opportunity
Join CCHS Head Girls Basketball Coach David Cohen and the Varsity Team on Monday, October 14th (Indigenous People's Day) for a great day of basketball fun and games! This annual clinic runs from 9am-1pm and is for girls in Grades 4-8. All proceeds support the CCHS Girls Basketball program - this is a fantastic way to enjoy a day off from school! Register here.
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Concord Carlisle Foundation Trivia
CONCORD CARLISLE FOUNDATION presents TRIVIA NIGHT on Thursday, October 17th at the Colonial Inn Concord. Doors open at 6:30pm and trivia begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door (includes one drink - beer or wine). See additional information here. Purchase tickets here!
In addition, the CCHS Swim & Dive Team has set-up a fundraiser to offer babysitting services to parents attending Trivia Night. To sign-up for a babysitter and for more information please click here!
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Concord Rec Updates
Please see this link to make any suggestions specific to Concord Rec’s enrichment programming.
Registration for Elementary Ski at Nashoba opens 10/16 at 7:30am. Register here.
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CC Youth Wrestling Intro Clinic
Concord Carlisle Youth Wrestling runs an introductory wrestling clinic 2-days per week starting October 15, 2024. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Practice is at CCHS and is coached by CCHS alumni and high school varsity coaches with the assistance of varsity wrestlers. Please visit www.concordyouthwrestling.com for practice dates & times, to register, and for more information. Questions? concordyouthwrestling@gmail.com.
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Cheerleader For a Day
CCHS Cheer invites you to a be a cheerleader for a day. This event is TONIGHT (10/10) for aspiring athletes ages 5-12. Arrive at 6:00pm and stay through the end of halftime of the CCHS Varsity Football game. Learn cheers and dance with the band! Register TODAY ONLY by emailing jessicandasilva1108@gmail.com.
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Community Survey
Let’s improve Concord’s Town Meeting! Finding time for your every-day responsibilities is hard enough, let alone adding involvement in Concord’s Town Meeting and local government. We get it! A group of Concordians, the Town Meeting Study Committee, are studying how to make Town Meeting and our local government more accessible to community members, including busy parents. Whether you’ve attended Town Meeting – or not – please help us by filling out this short survey. Your opinion matters!
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.
Alcott PTG, 93 Laurel St, Concord, MA 01742, USA
