The Thursday Owl - March 6, 2025

The Thursday OwL

The Alcott ptg weekly email

March 6, 2025

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

March Madness Fundraiser Updates

Join your friends at Alcott on Friday, March 21 from 5:30-8:30 to cheer on your favorite college basketball teams! In order to raise money, we will charge a small admission fee of $10 per family and have concessions available (to be purchased separately). Games will be streamed, and there will also be fun activities. All grades are welcome!

Click here to sign up now.

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Substitute Teachers Needed!

Substitute teachers play a vital role in our school community, and currently there is a huge shortage of substitute teachers. This causes a real strain on the day-to-day activities for our teachers, staff and students. If you are Interested in learning more about substitute teaching in Concord, or know a community member who is, please visit this website. To apply to become a substitute teacher, please complete this application. If you do not already have a School Spring account, you will need to create one. Please do not get overwhelmed by the process - it is quite straightforward once you register. Any questions, we encourage you to reach out to humanresources@concordps.org or your individual school(s). 

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PTG Board Open Positions

The Alcott PTG Board is building its slate for the 2025-2026 school year! 

We have a few known open positions for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, please email ptgalcott@gmail.com. 

Treasurer

Event Committee

Spirit Wear Lead

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Book Fair and Math Night

The Book Fair and Math Night are coming up in March! Classroom visits to the Book Fair will take place March 25 - 27 during the school day. SAVE THE DATE of Thursday 3/27 for Book Fair Open House and Math Night!! Adults and kids of all ages are invited to check out the Book Fair in the auditorium starting at 4:00 and also participate in a series of math games from around the world in the gym. There will be prizes and lots of fun! Math Night will run from 4:30-6:30. There is no need to sign up in advance! 

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Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run is coming to Alcott this spring!  We're looking for third, fourth, and fifth grade girls to join our team this season. We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays to complete lessons, games, and workouts that will prepare us for a joyful 5K at the end of our season. See more information here.

Ready to register? Click here.

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Exciting Art Fundraiser!

Hello families! During the next few weeks your child will be creating a very special art masterpiece at school that you will have the opportunity to purchase on unique gifts and keepsakes to enjoy for a lifetime! In March you will receive a catalogue featuring your child's artwork with more information detailing how you can place your orders. Think of all the treasured gifts you can get for Mother's Day, Father's Day, grandparents' birthdays, etc. And, best of all, a portion of the proceeds from the sales will go right back to Alcott. So stay tuned for more information about this exciting opportunity and let's celebrate all of our incredible artists!

The Alcott Fundraising Team

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Volunteer Opportunities

March Composting at Lunch (Alcott cafeteria): sign up here

Parent Social Silent Auction (volunteer to help or donate items): alcottptgfundraising@gmail.com

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Calendar and Important Dates

Every Wednesday is a Half Day

  • March 7 - Coffee with the Principal (Virtual)

  • March 14 - Favorite Activity/Sport/Hobby Apparel Day

  • March 21 - March Madness Fundraiser

  • March 27 - Math Night and Book Fair Open House

  • March 31 and April 1 - Grade 4 ELA MCAS

  • April 3 - Pre-K - 5 Conferences (No School)

  • April 7 and 8 - Grade 3 ELA MCAS

  • April 10 and 11 - Grade 5 ELA MCAS

In the Community


Milldam Nursery School Now Enrolling

This cooperative, play-based preschool in Concord Center is accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year. Discover their engaging, interactive classrooms for ages 2 through 5 full of opportunities to learn through play in a dynamic, developmentally appropriate environment. Apply now or reach out to membership@milldamnurseryschool.org to learn more.

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SPRING 2025 BOYS CC YOUTH LACROSSE STARTS SOON! REGISTER NOW!

GRADES 3-8 DETAILS

  • Preseason starts early March @ The Edge in Bedford

  • Regular season runs April-June 

  • Practices are Monday & Wednesday evenings @ CCHS 6-8 PM (exact times are grade dependent) 

  • Games are on Sundays (times vary) 

  • Register @www.ccyouthlacrosse.com (on desktop, not mobile)

GRADES Pre-K-2nd DETAILS

  • Season runs April 6th - June 8th 

  • Lil Ballers (Ages 4-6) → Sticks only, no equipment (fun & lacrosse basics)

  • Grades 1st & 2nd → full equipment (fun, skill development & scrimmages) 

  • **You can select which option (Lil Ballers or 1st & 2nd Program) is a better fit for your child. Both programs take place at the same time and location.)

  • Sunday mornings 9-10 AM @ Memorial Field CCHS

  • Register @www.ccyouthlacrosse.com (on desktop, not mobile)

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Fowler Library Workshop

Wednesday, March 12, at 2 PM

Water Wise Workshop: Let's learn about our rivers! OARS 3Rivers will lead a hands-on workshop about our waterways for ages 5-10. Visit our library events calendar to register.

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Spring Outside with Kids Naturally

Spring is in the air! Get the kids outside to play like nature intended with Kids Naturally. 

Kids Naturally is an experiential outdoor learning program based in W. Concord. Each day at Kids Naturally is an adventure of learning, play, exploration and collaboration inspired by stories and surrounded by nature!

Choose from three different meeting times: Wednesdays, Thursdays or Weekends.  

Register Now at Kids-Naturally.com 

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Concord Community For Great Schools: Join the Conversation!

Concord Community for Great Schools is a group of dedicated citizens who believe in the importance of greater community involvement in civic matters with a focus on our schools. When parents, educators, and community members stay informed and work together, we can ensure a bright future for Concord's schools and families. Learn more in this Concord Bridge letter and stay updated on news and ways to make a difference by signing up for our newsletter!

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Updates to SEPAC Event: Literacy Liberates

Please join us for Literacy Liberates featuring Kareem Weaver on March 6th, 2025 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the CCHS Auditorium (500 Walden Street, Concord MA). Register here. Sign up for child care here. Learn more about Kareem here. Please see attached flyer for additional details.

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

The Thursday Owl - February 27, 2025

The Thursday OwL

The Alcott ptg weekly email

February 27, 2025

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

Book Fair and Math Night

The Book Fair and Math Night are coming up in March! Classroom visits to the Book Fair will take place March 25 - 27 during the school day. SAVE THE DATE of Thursday 3/27 for Book Fair open house and Math Night!! Adults and kids of all ages are invited to check out the Book Fair in the auditorium starting at 4:00 and also participate in a series of math games from around the world in the gym. There will be prizes and lots of fun! Math Night will run from 4:30-6:30. There is no need to sign up in advance! Be on the lookout for volunteer sign-ups coming soon.

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Exciting Art Fundraiser Coming to Alcott!!!

Hello families! During the next few weeks your child will be creating a very special art masterpiece at school that you will have the opportunity to purchase on unique gifts and keepsakes to enjoy for a lifetime! In March you will receive a catalogue featuring your child's artwork with more information detailing how you can place your orders. Think of all the treasured gifts you can get for Mother's Day, Father's Day, grandparents' birthdays, etc. And, best of all, a portion of the proceeds from the sales will go right back to Alcott. So stay tuned for more information about this exciting opportunity and let's celebrate all of our incredible artists!

The Alcott Fundraising Team

Square1art

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Alcott Before School Sports

Winter Session #2 of Before School Sports starts on Monday, March 3, 2025. You can find all of the info and register at this link. 

Thank you, Tim Gaudreau and Jan Flannery 

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Grade 5 March Madness Fundraiser

Save the date! Join your friends at Alcott on Friday, March 21 from 5:30-8:30 to cheer on your favorite college basketball teams! In order to raise money, we will charge a small admission fee and have concessions available. Games will be streamed, and there will also be fun activities. All grades are welcome!

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Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run is coming to Alcott this spring!  We're looking for third, fourth, and fifth grade girls to join our team this season. We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays to complete lessons, games, and workouts that will prepare us for a joyful 5K at the end of our season. See more information here.

Ready to register? Click here.

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Volunteer Opportunities

-The Alcott PTG Board is building its slate for the 2025-2026 school year! We have a few known open positions for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, please email ptgalcott@gmail.com. 

  • Event Committee

  • Spirit Wear Lead

-Substitute teachers needed- Substitute teachers play a vital role in our school community, and currently there is a huge shortage of substitute teachers. This causes a real strain on the day to day activities for our teachers, staff and students. If you are Interested in learning more about substitute teaching in Concord, please visit this website. To apply to become a substitute teacher, please complete the application on SchoolSpring.com.  If you do not already have an account, you will need to create one. Please do not get overwhelmed by the process - it is quite straightforward once you register. Any questions, we encourage you to reach out to humanresources@concordps.org or your individual school(s). 

-March Composting at Lunch (Alcott cafeteria): sign up here

-Parent Social Silent Auction (volunteer to help or donate items): alcottptgfundraising@gmail.com

Calendar and Important Dates

Every Wednesday is a Half Day

  • March 21 - March Madness Fundraiser

  • March 27- Math Night and Book Fair

  • April 3- PreK- 5 Conferences

  • April 21 through April 25- April Recess

  • April 28- Classes Resume

  • May 3- All school parent social

In the Community

Concord Community For Great Schools: Join the Conversation!

Concord Community for Great Schools is a group of dedicated citizens who believe in the importance of greater community involvement in civic matters with a focus on our schools. When parents, educators, and community members stay informed and work together, we can ensure a bright future for Concord's schools and families. Learn more in this Concord Bridge letter and stay updated on news and ways to make a difference by signing up for our newsletter!
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SEPAC Event: Literacy Liberates

Please join us for Literacy Liberates featuring Kareem Weaver. March 6th 2025, 6:30pm-8:30pm. CCHS Auditorium, 500 Walden Street, Concord MA. Register @www.concordsepac.org. Child Care provided on March 6th with additional registration. Please see attached flyer for additional details.
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Multicultural Night at CCHS!

On Monday, March 3rd, Class Government will host the 5th annual Multi-Cultural Food Festival.  We require 40 additional families to volunteer to bring in food and host a table.  If you cannot attend the event, we can arrange for volunteers to host your table if you are willing to drop off food.  If you are willing to bring food, please fill out the google form by clicking this link. Culture can be defined broadly. Whether you have a cultural affinity from being a recent immigrant, your family immigrating generations ago, your religion, having lived in another country, or just have fallen in love with a specific culture, we want you! The Multicultural Food Fest is an amazing opportunity for us to come together as a community to celebrate our differences and learn what unites us through the presentation of food and performances from different cultures.

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SEPAC Coffee

SEPAC coffee - Thursday February 27th-9:15 a.m. @ Saltbox Kitchen.
Please join us for a casual conversation. Get to know other parents and caregivers with students who also have learning differences. SEPAC board members will also be available to answer questions and chat.
You can find more information on our website and on social media about other events. www.concordsepac.org

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Concord Recreation Enrichment Programs for Winter 2 (March - April)

Morning String Orchestra – Before School Program 3/7 – 5/2 @ 8am-8:50amCan't get enough Orchestra? Join to further develop your ensemble playing skills on your string instrument. This is an extra enrichment class that is meant to augment your child's ensemble skills. 

Kids Test Kitchen- Friday 3/7 – 4/11@ 3:30pm-4:30pm. Kids’ Test Kitchen is on a mission to get young eaters cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients! Let’s continue to redefine kid food; one lesson, and one child at a time!

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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 - February 13, 2025

The Thursday OwL

The Alcott ptg weekly email

February 13, 2025

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

Multicultural Night

Thank you to the many families who participated in, and attended, Alcott's Multicultural Night last Friday. It was a great success, with over 15 tables showcasing our school community's great cultural diversity. We are thankful for this tradition and for our community. 

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Alcott Before School Sports

Winter Session #2 of Before School Sports starts on Monday, March 3, 2025. You can find all of the info and register at this link. 

Thank you, Tim Gaudreau and Jan Flannery 

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February Nurse’s Note

Please find February Nurse’s note attached.

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Grade 5 March Madness Fundraiser

Save the date! Join your friends at Alcott on Friday, March 21 from 5:30-8:30 to cheer on your favorite college basketball teams! In order to raise money, we will charge a small admission fee and have concessions available. Games will be streamed, and there will also be fun activities. All grades are welcome!

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Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run is coming to Alcott this spring!  We're looking for third, fourth, and fifth grade girls to join our team this season. We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays to complete lessons, games, and workouts that will prepare us for a joyful 5K at the end of our season. See more information here.

Ready to register? Click here.

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Volunteer Opportunities

-The Alcott PTG Board is building its slate for the 2025-2026 school year! We have a few known open positions for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, please email ptgalcott@gmail.com. 

  • Event Committee

  • Spirit Wear Lead

-Substitute teachers needed! Substitute teachers play a vital role in our school community, and currently there is a huge shortage of substitute teachers. This causes a real strain on the day to day activities for our teachers, staff and students. If you are Interested in learning more about substitute teaching in Concord, please visit this website. To apply to become a substitute teacher, please complete the application on SchoolSpring.com.  If you do not already have an account, you will need to create one. Please do not get overwhelmed by the process - it is quite straightforward once you register. Any questions, we encourage you to reach out to humanresources@concordps.org or your individual school(s). 

-February Composting at Lunch (Alcott cafeteria): sign up here

-Parent Social Silent Auction (volunteer to help or donate items): alcottptgfundraising@gmail.com

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Calendar and Important Dates

Every Wednesday is a Half Day

  • Feb 17 through Feb 21 - February Vacation (No School)

  • Feb 24 - Classes Resume

  • March 21 - March Madness Fundraiser

  • March 27- Math Night and Book Fair

  • May 3- All school parent social

In the Community

SEPAC Event: Literacy Liberates

Please join us for Literacy Liberates featuring Kareem Weaver. March 6th 2025, 6:30pm-8:30pm. CCHS Auditorium, 500 Walden Street, Concord MA. Register @www.concordsepac.org. Child Care provided on March 6th with additional registration. The Right to Read Movie will be screened prior to the even on 2/25- 6:30 @CCHS. Please see attached flyer for additional details.
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Multicultural Night at CCHS!

On Monday, March 3rd, Class Government will host the 5th annual Muti-Cultural Food Festival.  We require 40 additional families to volunteer to bring in food and host a table.  If you cannot attend the event, we can arrange for volunteers to host your table if you are willing to drop off food.  If you are willing to bring food, please fill out the google form by clicking this link. Culture can be defined broadly. Whether you have a cultural affinity from being a recent immigrant, your family immigrating generations ago, your religion, having lived in another country, or just have fallen in love with a specific culture, we want you! The Multicultural Food Fest is an amazing opportunity for us to come together as a community to celebrate our differences and learn what unites us through the presentation of food and performances from different cultures.

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Public Speaking & Debate Summer Camps

Public Speaking & Debate Summer Camps in Newton, Lexington, and Acton (Rising Grades 4-10). Give your child the opportunity to meet new friends, develop critical thinking skills, and practice their public speaking in a fun, low-pressure learning environment!

  • Public Speaking Confidence

  • Body Language and Tone

  • Fun Games and Activities!

  • Outdoor Activities and Sports!

Lumos teaches debate through fun games and activities that students love. And the instructors are friendly, warm, and great at making public speaking exciting!Please register quickly as they typically sell out and need to move students to the waitlist. Early bird discounts up to $300 off. Choose your dates and register now at: LumosDebate.com

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Camp Swiftie August 2025!

New Taylor Swift camp for ages 7-12 run by Arlington mom Dana Lynne Varga will take place in August in Lexington at Follen church! Dana designed Camp Swiftie with parents in mind, to cover those tricky last weeks of August when camps are hard to find.
WEBSITE:
https://www.theempoweredmusician.com/campswiftie
Era one: August 11-15, 2025, 9am to 3pm
Era two: August 18-22, 2025 9am to 3pm
Era three: August 25-29, 2025 9am to 3pm
Aftercare available 3-5pm as a separate registration
This camp is expected to fill, so register soon!

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SEPAC Coffee

SEPAC coffee - Thursday February 27th-9:15 a.m. @ Saltbox Kitchen.
Please join us for a casual conversation. Get to know other parents and caregivers with students who also have learning differences. SEPAC board members will also be available to answer questions and chat.
You can find more information on our website and on social media about other events. www.concordsepac.org

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CCHS Interact Club Event

The faculty advisor of the CCHS Interact Club and is reaching out to spread the word about an event the students have organized. On Wednesday February 26th from 6:30-7:30. The students have two doctors from Newton Wellesley coming to the CCHS Learning Commons to discuss Opioid use and provide a Narcan training to save lives during an overdose -- attendees will receive a Narcan kit to take with them. Narcan is a life saving medicine that can help during an opioid overdose.  The presentation will address teen, adult, and elderly opioid use, particularly prescriptions, and walk through the Narcan training. Please see attached flyer for more information.

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PK Dance Center Summer 2025 Sessions

Registration is now open for special weeklong sessions this summer at PK Dance Center (located at 191 Sudbury Road in Concord)! There are 6 weeks to choose from starting the week of June 23 through August 11 and options for ages 4 through 18. Discover each session's unique theme - including, Taylor Swift Eras, Wicked Week, Choreography Week, and more! Each session is Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm every day, with the option to extend to 4pm. Learn more and register here!

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Concord Recreation Enrichment Programs for Winter 2 (March - April)

Before School Sports – 8am – 8:50am

  • Monday Grade 5

  •  Tuesday Grade 4

  • Wednesday Grade 3

  • Thursday Grade 1&2

Morning String Orchestra – Before School Program 3/7 – 5/2 @ 8am-8:50amCan't get enough Orchestra? Join to further develop your ensemble playing skills on your string instrument. This is an extra enrichment class that is meant to augment your child's ensemble skills. 

Kids Test Kitchen- Friday 3/7 – 4/11@ 3:30pm-4:30pm. Kids’ Test Kitchen is on a mission to get young eaters cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients! Let’s continue to redefine kid food; one lesson, and one child at a time!

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