DAILY BULLETIN THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017
NEW EVENTS
Please CLICK HERE for Mid Term Exam.
Reminder to all students: Please check your class attendance on Aspen and clear up any unexcused class absences before the end of the quarter to avoid credit reduction on your Qtr. 2 report card. Please see Mrs. Merry, in the main office, with any questions.
The Boys Lacrosse program will have a brief informational meeting on Thursday,January 12 at 7:00 AM in the Fitness Center. Upon arriving to school all interested players should “check in” with Coach Dalicandro anytime between 7:00 and 7:30 AM. The meeting is for any player grade 9 through 12 interested in playing Boys Lacrosse this spring.
AUDITIONS FOR SPAMALOT!! Will be January 30 – February 2, 2:30 – 4:30 in the Auditorium. Please sign up via audition form located here, on the website www.concordcarlisletheatercompany.org or our facebook page. Audition materials will be posted before Friday this week.
Junior Night for the Class of 2018 Thank you for attending Junior Night on 1/5 and all the wonderful compliments. Please take a minute to fill out the feedback survey CLICK HERE We have posted PowerPoints and handouts from the program on our Guidance & Counseling website CLICK HERE
THE ETIQUETTE ACADEMY OF NEW ENGLAND The 5-day & 8-week etiquette program for grades 9-12 cover topics such as improving social and communication skills, projecting confidence, combating shyness, strengthening self-esteem and leadership skills, navigating friendships, resolving conflict, understanding social cues, basic manners, table manners, and more. Our 8-week winter session begins on January 21! Enroll before it’s too late at theetiquetteacademy.org or call 617-608-3920.
CONTINUING EVENTS
Environmental Field Studies Group Terracyle campaign for dental products: Please bring empty toothpaste tubes and dental floss boxes to CCHS Terracyle collection bins in the lobby on the 2nd floor. Help us earn double points by January 21 and donate all proceeds to Charity Water, dedicated to providing clean drinking water to people in developing countries. http://www.charitywater.org/about/ Simple acts save lives!
Any questions, please contact Priscilla Guiney, pguiney@concordcarlisle.org ,Peter Nichol, pnichol@concordcarlisle.org or NoraMurphy, <ahref=”mailto:nmurphy@concordcarlisle.org”>nmurphy@concordcarlisle.org
Become a Minecraft Mentor at the Thoreau School (for Community Service Credit!)The Thoreau School PTG is looking for 2-3 CCHS students to mentor a group of 16, 2nd through 5th graders in Minecraft on Thursday afternoons this winter. The mentors will help the students design and construct, will encourage collaboration across the group, and will receive 8-9 hours of community service credit. Anyone interested should contact Shawn Mulford, jerseyshawn@gmail.com, by this Friday, January 13. Time: 3:30-4:30Dates: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30
Concord Youth Theatre’s, “Ice Capella” concert will be held January 20, 7:30pm at CCHS Auditorium. This seasonal favorite will include a variety of regional high school and college a capella vocal groups. Featured acts include Aural Fixation (Boston University), Euphoria (Lexington High School), A*Choired Taste, Accent A Cappella and The Acafellas (Lincoln/Sudbury High School), Town Criers (Weston High School), Northern Lights (Newton North High School), and Testostertones and Madrigals (Wayland High School).Come hear local a capella groups perform your favorite oldies and top ten songs! Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door, or online at www.concordyouththeatre.org. For additional information, call the CYT box office at 978-371-1482.
Friday, January 27, there is a mandatory meeting for all boys interested in playing tennis for the CCHS boys’ teams in 2017. The meeting will run from 2:45-3:30pm in room 332. Please review the Meeting Agenda.
Parent Volunteers Wanted! The Winter Semi Formal is all-school social event, being held in the cafeteria on Saturday, January 28, 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Please help support the student government by chaperoning or making a donation of food, beverages and/or a gift cards for the dance raffle. Please sign up here.
Calling chess players of ALL ages! The Concord-Carlisle Chess Club starts again on Sunday, January 22 from 2-5 pm at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. Join us to learn to improve your game and practice playing! Contact Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education at www.ace.colonial.net or call 978-318-1432.
VINCENZO’S On Tuesday, January 24 from 5pm-9pm, Vincenzo’s Restaurant of West Concord is donating a portion of its proceeds for the CCHS Interact Club to donate teddy bears to the Concord and Carlisle Police and Fire Departments for displaced children. Please have a nice night out for a good cause and come eat at Vincenzo’s! With any questions, please contact Daria Pietropaolo at dpietropaolo17@concordcarlisle.org.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Driver Education – We have more driver education programs starting this winter! We have after school, evening, and vacation week options. Classes are starting soon and spaces are limited. For more information or to register, visit www.ace.colonial.net or stop by office in Dining Commons.
After School Music Instruction with IMSCC Calling all musicians! Sign up now for music lessons – new session starts this month! Students work one on one with expert musician/teachers. Choose from weekly 30-, 45- or 60-minute lessons conveniently located at CCHS, Sanborn and the Carlisle School. Instruction is available for all band and orchestra instruments, voice, guitar, bass guitar, drums and piano. Visitwww.ace.colonial.net/IMSCC for more information or to register today. Questions? Contact Debbie Levine at dlevine@concordcarlisle.org or call 978-341-2490 x7124. The Instrumental Music School of Carlisle and Concord is part of the Community Education department of the Concord-Carlisle schools.
CCHS Study Night Friday, January 13, 3-9 pm The Gleason Public Library is staying open late on Friday, Jan 13, until 9 pm for CCHS students to study, write papers, and prepare for midterm tests and assignments. We’ll also have a study break area for when you need to step back for a few minutes, and plenty of nourishment to get you through the evening. For more information, contact Tahleen, the Teen Services Librarian, at tshamlian@gleasonlibrary.org.
Basic Rights in Special Education (Free Workshop) | Thursday, January 26 | 7-9pm Workshop/Q&A, Parent Mingle 6:30pm. CCHS Learning Commons, Presenter Seetha Burtner. Presented by the Federation for Children with Special Needs, the workshop will provide a basic understanding of the complex special education laws and procedures. It is designed to help parents learn how to be effective partners with their child’s school – and to plan, make decisions and monitor their child’s progress in school. Learn your rights and responsibilities under Massachusetts Education Law. Hosted by the Concord Carlisle Regional SEPAC. For planning purposes an RSVP is appreciated but not required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-rights- workshop-tickets-30853873767
The Concord Conservatory of Music presents an entertaining, friendly and a great way to learn an easy, travel friendly instrument, the Ukulele. The Ukulele Crash Course on Thursday nights at 7:00 pm is for teens and adults. For those who have already mastered the basics of the ukulele, the CCM Ukulele Club (Tuesdays at 7:00 pm) works on expanding their skills. CCM group lessons for the spring semester begins on Tuesday, January 17th.Attached is a press release regarding the CCM Ukulele classes. Thank you in advance for sharing with your students and their families. For information on these offerings, please call 978-369-0010, visit our website at www.Concordconservatory.org or email info@ConcordConservatory.org.
Martha A. Hammer
Administrative Assistant
Concord-Carlisle Regional High School
mhammer@concordcarlisle.org
978-318-1400
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