The Thursday Owl - October 24, 2024

The Thursday Owl

The Alcott ptg weekly email

October 24, 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

Open PTG Meeting

Open PTG Meeting on November 6! Have questions about the PTG? Interested in getting more involved in the Alcott community? Curious about how PTG programming works? Come to the Open PTG Meeting on Wednesday November 6 at 7PM at Alcott. We encourage you to submit questions and comments in advance through this form, or by emailing Liz Gibbs at ptgalcott@gmail.com.

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Alcott All School Turkey Trot Schedule

The Alcott School Turkey Trot is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 30th, at the Emerson Track:

9:45-10:00am 4th Grade

10:05-10:20 3rd Grade

10:25-10:40 1st Grade

10:45-11:00 2nd Grade

11:05- 11:40 Kindergarten and 5th Grade*

  *Kindergarten will jog first (11:05-11:20) followed by their 5th grade buddies (11:25-11:40) as the Kindergarten students cheer for their buddies

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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Meadow Farms Sale

Today is the LAST day for 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! Brochures and ordering info have been sent home in your child's bag, so let's get shopping! 

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Calendar and Important Dates

Every Wednesday is a Half Day

  • Oct 30 - Alcott School Turkey Trot

  • Nov 1 - K-5 Conferences (No School)

  • Nov 11 - Veteran’s day (No School)

  • Nov 27 - Half Day

  • Nov 28 & 29- Thanksgiving Recess

Alcott 3rd Grade Girl Scouts!

Alcott's Third Grade Girl Scout Troop is welcoming new members. Join us for a day trip to Girl Scout Camp on Sunday, October 27th for campfires, s'mores, and a low-ropes course! Or, join us for a Girl Scout Square Dance on Sunday November 3rd to see what the fun is all about!  Please reach out to Melissa Schoenfeld at meliss923@gmail.com or text 617-699-2004 to learn more!

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Understanding Digital Health & Safety– Parent Education program

Wed. 11/6, 7-8 pm, Online. Technology is ever-changing, and keeping on top of the newest and latest trends is critical to keeping kids safe online. Join nationally known speaker Katie Greer as she brings her knowledge and expertise on digital health and safety to parents, presenting tools and strategies to help your kids navigate technology in a safe and productive way. You’ll come away from this talk with practical solutions to this challenging issue. Offered through CCACE’s Parent Education program. Information and registration: https://ccace.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=296045

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SEPAC Meeting October 30th 7:30-8:30pm

The agenda will be posted prior to the meeting @ https://concordsepac.org/

Zoom Meeting ID: 794 941 5302

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Plate to Mind- Save the Date!

Nov 21st. 5:30-7:30 @ The Concord Public Library-129 Main St. Food and its effects on mood and brain chemistry. See attached Flyer for more information.

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CCHS Girls Varsity Hockey Halloween Skate

Please join the CCHS Girls Varsity Hockey Team for a Halloween Skate on Sunday, Oct 27 at 5:55 - 6:55 PM.  The FUN-raiser will be held at Nashoba Valley Rink 2 in Boxborough.  Wear costumes, meet a Women's Hockey Gold Medalist (with her medals in hand!), fun music and more.  $10 per skater or $40 per family, cash or venmo at the door.  Skaters 13 and under must be supervised by an adult and waivers must be signed at the door (by an adult) for all skaters under 18. Bring your own skates and helmet (no hockey sticks please). Can't make it, but would still like to donate to the team? We'd be thrilled :) Venmo @CC-GirlsIceHockey. See attached Flyer for more details.
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Concord Carlisle Youth Hockey In-Town Registration Open for 2024-2025


Registration is now open for Learn-to-Skate, Learn-to-Play, and Hot Shots. 

  •  Hot Shot Hockey is for Boys and Girls 8-15 yrs old and is an in-town hockey league. Our season consists of 14+ weeks of games and practices starting on November 10th.

  • Learn-to-Skate is for children 3yrs and up and teaches skating fundamentals. The Learn-to-Play program is considered our "Hockey 101" program and is geared for Girls and Boys who were born between 1/1/2016 and 12/31/2019. 

Both programs begin the second week of November at the Middlesex School rink. Please visit www.ccyh.org for more details and to register your child.

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Boys Basketball Veterans Day Clinic

The CCHS Boys Basketball Veterans Day clinic is the most important fundraiser of the year for our program. All proceeds go toward the Boys' Basketball program to help pay for assistant coaches, team building activities, team dinners and the end of season banquet. The registration form can be found below. Please contact our head coach, Dan Hunt, dhunt@concordcarlisle.org, with questions. CCHS Boys Basketball Veterans Day Clinic.

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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

The Thursday Owl - October 17, 2024

The Thursday Owl

The Alcott ptg weekly email

October 17, 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

Coffee With the Principal

The first Coffee with the Principal of the year will be this Friday, October 18th at 9:30am.  At this coffee, ELA Curriculum Specialist, Katie Carr, will be sharing an overview of the DIBELs assessment, which is our universal dyslexia screener as well as the tool we use to measure the acquisition of early literacy skills.  This will be a great opportunity to learn more about early literacy development and ask any questions you might have about the assessment.  If you plan to attend, please click here to RSVP so we have a rough estimate for coffee purposes!  

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Alcott Movie Night

This Friday, October 18th is Alcott Movie Night! The movie will be decided by the students. 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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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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Meadow Farms Sale Ongoing

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 30th 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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Calendar and Important Dates

Every Wednesday is a Half 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

Concord Carlisle Foundation Trivia

CONCORD CARLISLE FOUNDATION presents TRIVIA NIGHT , tonight 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!

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Meet Author Rajani LaRocca

Local author, Rajani LaRocca, will be at the library's Main branch TODAY at 5:30.  She's a wonderful speaker!  See attached Flyer for more details.

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CCHS Girls Varsity Hockey Halloween Skate

Please join the CCHS Girls Varsity Hockey Team for a Halloween Skate on Sunday, Oct 27 at 5:55 - 6:55 PM.  The FUN-raiser will be held at Nashoba Valley Rink 2 in Boxborough.  Wear costumes, meet a Women's Hockey Gold Medalist (with her medals in hand!), fun music and more.  $10 per skater or $40 per family, cash or venmo at the door.  Skaters 13 and under must be supervised by an adult and waivers must be signed at the door (by an adult) for all skaters under 18. Bring your own skates and helmet (no hockey sticks please). Can't make it, but would still like to donate to the team? We'd be thrilled :) Venmo @CC-GirlsIceHockey. See attached Flyer for more details.
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Concord Carlisle Youth Hockey In-Town Registration Open for 2024-2025


Registration is now open for Learn-to-Skate, Learn-to-Play, and Hot Shots. 

  •  Hot Shot Hockey is for Boys and Girls 8-15 yrs old and is an in-town hockey league. Our season consists of 14+ weeks of games and practices starting on November 10th.

  • Learn-to-Skate is for children 3yrs and up and teaches skating fundamentals. The Learn-to-Play program is considered our "Hockey 101" program and is geared for Girls and Boys who were born between 1/1/2016 and 12/31/2019. 

Both programs begin the second week of November at the Middlesex School rink. Please visit www.ccyh.org for more details and to register your child.

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Boys Basketball Veterans Day Clinic

The CCHS Boys Basketball Veterans Day clinic is the most important fundraiser of the year for our program. All proceeds go toward the Boys' Basketball program to help pay for assistant coaches, team building activities, team dinners and the end of season banquet. The registration form can be found below. Please contact our head coach, Dan Hunt, dhunt@concordcarlisle.org, with questions. CCHS Boys Basketball Veterans Day Clinic.

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Heroes For Hope

Please join us for a friendly, fun, exciting day of cornhole in a 64-team tournament, single elimination style. All proceeds will support Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island's mission to create life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses.

When: Saturday, November 2, 2024 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM

Where: Emerson Field, Thoreau St, Concord, MA 01742

Please see attached Flyer for more information

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Bandemonium! A Concert for Children & Families

The Concord Band and conductor, Jim O'Dell, present Bandemonium!, a musical event for children and families. This year, we are proud to feature performances by the students of InishFree School of Irish Dancing and the ABRSD Brass Grades 6-12. Presenting a variety of popular works, including movie soundtracks, Disney classics, and pop songs, it's a celebration of concert band you won't want to miss! Geared towards kids grades K-5, attendees are invited to join in the music-making through interactive movement games, sing-alongs, and exploration of band instruments. Get your tickets now at https://www.ticketstage.com/T/CONCORDBAND. We hope to see you on Saturday, Nov. 9th from 1:00-2:15pm at 51 Walden St., Concord, MA. Light refreshments to follow.

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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

The Thursday Owl - October 10 2024

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