Daily Bulletin Wednesday, June 15, 2016
DAILY BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Monday, June 20 is a full day of school – all students are expected to attend. Teaching and learning takes place every day of the school year at CCHS, and on Monday, teachers will be debriefing the year, returning exams and collecting materials. Come next Tuesday, I hope everyone has an enjoyable summer!
Michael Mastrullo, the new CCHS Principal, will be here this Thursday, June 16 holding a drop-in session from 1-2 pm for any parents who would like to meet him.
Borrowed Laptops due by Friday, June 17 at 2:10 p.m If your student is borrowing a laptop from CCHS, they need to return their laptop, protective case, and charger by Friday, June 17 at 2:10 p.m. Students can return their equipment in one of their final exam classrooms or the Learning Commons. They will need to fill out a short form to accompany the laptop.
Reminder to all Students: In order to avoid credit reduction in Quarter 4, please review your attendance in the student portal and take care of any unexcused absences before the last day of school. Please see Mrs. Merry in the main office with any attendance questions.
CCHS Driver Education – A 15 session Driver Education course begins on Tuesday, July 5 and meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6-8 PM at CCHS. We recommend that students enroll by Friday, June 17. To register call the office at 978-318-1432 or enroll online, ace.colonial.net.
All books and materials are now due back to the Learning Commons. Please return all books as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please check in with a librarian!
Last Chance to Send a Quick Thx! The Concord Education Fund (CEF) Teacher Appreciation Appeal lets you make a donation on behalf of an extra-special CPS staff member who will receive a personalized note conveying your appreciation and your generosity. Make your donation by Friday June 17th to be sure teachers receive your note by the last day of school. Show your appreciation to someone who has made a positive impact on your child’s education by clicking here: http://concordedfund.org/teacher-appreciation/. And thank you for supporting teachers who are committed to offering Concord-Carlisle students an extraordinary educational experience.
VHS Summer Program: Interested in learning more about a topic that you either haven’t had time to take or perhaps you want to learn more about? Consider taking a Virtual High School Summer Course! Courses begin on June 22 and July 25, and run for either 4 or 8 weeks. Some sample offerings: Mission to the ISS, An Introduction to Neuroscience, and CAD design. Visit the VHS website (thevirtualhighschool.org/summer) to see a full list of summer offerings. If you are interested, please see Laurelle Mathison in the guidance office as soon as possible so you don’t miss out on this opportunity.
Summer Internship Opportunity: The Town of Concord is currently seeking a paid summer intern to work in with our Social Services Division and the Department of Planning and Land Management. Applications will be accepted until June 20 at noon, but will continue to be accepted until a candidate has been selected. This position is funded through a grant from the Massport Community Summer Jobs Program, which requires that applicants be residents of Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford, Charlestown, Chelsea, East Boston, South Boston, Revere or Winthrop. Applicants must also be students currently enrolled in a high school, college or university. Visit http://www.concordma.gov/pages/ConcordMA_HR/employment_opp for more information.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
As part of RiverFest 2016, the Carlisle Trails Committee will be leading a walk on Saturday, June 18, starting at 1:30 pm. Meet in the Foss Farm parking lot on Route 225. We will follow the River Trail to Greenough Pond, returning an alternate route. A shorter walk will be offered if there is interest. Please note that dogs are excluded from the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. Sunscreen, drinking water and bug spray are recommended. Refreshments will be offered at the end of the two-hour walk. Questions, contact Steve Tobin at sptobin@comcast.net.
Artists and Craftsman from Carlisle are encouraged to bring their creations to the show. See carlisleohd.org for details. Two volunteers needed for Friday night, June 24, installation from 4-7. These individuals should be willing to hang art, move tables,etc. Email Suelueb@comcast.net. Pianists of all levels invited to play at the show June 25th from 10-12. Email Suelueb@comcast.net.
CC Youth & Community Services has over 70 K-8 children signed up to receive a back to school backpack and school supplies for the 2016-17 school year. If you or a group would like to assist with donating a backpack, please use a drop-box location listed below or contact CC Youth Services Coordinator, Jennifer Clarke (978.318.3043 or jclarke@concordma.gov). Donated backpacks must be new/unused. Donations of pencils, glue sticks, rulers, pencil case, pens, pencil sharpener, loose-leaf paper, folders, and notebooks also welcome. Drop-box locations in Concord: Harvey Wheeler Community Center until July 15 (1276 Main Street) and the Thoreau, Alcott and Willard Elementary School lobbies until June 17th.
Martha A. Hammer
Administrative Assistant
Concord-Carlisle Regional High School
mhammer@concordps.org
978-318-1400
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