DAILY BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2017
DAILY BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2017
NEW EVENT
Today is National Letter of Intent. As we have done for several years, we will be running a list of the kids who are signing their National Letters of Intent. We are asking that you let us know if any student-athletes will be signing National Letters of Intent. Please feel free to send the information to the attention of msullivan@concordcarlisle.org If you would like to send photos, we will do our best to put them on our website.
Friday, February 10 there will be a Red Cross blood drive between 8:30 and 1:30 in the Maroon Gym! Faculty and students over the age of 16 are eligible to give blood, and their donation would be greatly appreciated. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. If interested please email Eleanor Mathias at emathias17@concordcarlisle.org Sign-ups will be happening everyday between today, February 1 through February 9 during lunch blocks in the cafeteria, people can also request an appointment by email. STUDENTS MAY NOT BE EXCUSED FROM CLASSES TO GIVE BLOOD!
CONTINUING EVENTS
Course Selection 2017-2018 Info: We have begun the process of course selections for next year! Parents should read the following information CLICK HERE.
CONCORD-CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA PROUDLY PRESENTS:PRISM 2017 Saturday, February 11 @ 7pm CCHS Auditorium The Concord-Carlisle High School Bands and Orchestra will present their annual PRISM Concert on Saturday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Concord-Carlisle High School. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students (K-12) and seniors. Tickets (reserved seating) are available at www.ticketstage.com (Search for Concord-Carlisle HS and Prism Concert 2017). Additional tickets may be available at the door but you should order online for the best options! “PRISM” is a non-stop musical kaleidoscope, showcasing the talented student musicians of the Concord-Carlisle High School Bands and Orchestra. A variety of musical styles and ensembles will be presented throughout the performing space, creating an interactive experience for the audience. This is an annual event to help support the Alfred W. Dentino Excellence in Music Fund. This fund helps support the many needs of the program, including District and State fees and private lesson scholarships.
2Volunteer is accepting applications for the President’s Volunteer Service Awards. Due date is Sunday, March 15, 2017. Please go to 2Volunteeronline.org for information about eligibility and requirements. Students are responsible for checking their school email accounts should 2Volunteer have any questions for candidates during the review process.
AP Exam registration has begun and ends on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 10:00 PM. In order to register, students should visit www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/220645 We strongly recommend that parents and students are both present while registering to ensure that the correct exams are ordered.
Here are the important dates for the registration process:
Monday, January 30, 2017 at 7:00 AM – Registration Begins
Friday, February 10, 2017 at 10:00 PM – Registration Closes
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 10:00 PM – All Payments Due – Registrations that are not paid for will be cancelled and exams will not be ordered.Please contact Ms. Amy Byron, abyron@concordcarlisle.org , if you have any questions.
Scholarship Opportunities for the Class of 2017: CLICK HERE
AUDITION MATERIALS FOR SPAMALOT ARE AVAILABLE The website is being moody and keeps timing out so here is the link to the audition materials and instructions. https://drive.google.com/driv/folders/0B-GGlUJcp38fcXNpTFBFd0ZxQ2M?usp=sharing
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Talk Saves Lives: A Brief Introduction to Suicide Prevention: February 2 CC Youth Services and the Center for Parents and Teachers invite all interested adults to a free “Lunch and Learn” program on Thursday, Feb 2 from 11:30 to 1:00 pm on the topic: “Talk Saves Lives: A Brief Introduction to Suicide Prevention”. Participants will learn the warning signs and risk factors of suicide and how, together, we can help prevent it. In order to plan for lunch and materials, RSVP is required. Please email jclarke@concordma.gov. Free light lunch provided. Location: Ripley Building, 120 Meriam Road.
You’re invited to Concord-Carlisle Community Chest’s first-ever non-profit innovation challenge called “adVentures in Philanthropy” on Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30 at the Fenn School. Local non-profits have proposed exciting new initiatives to meet human services needs in Concord and Carlisle with three selected to present their program to a panel of five community leaders with the chance to secure a share of up to $30,000 in funding. WE NEED YOUR HELP! The event will include both an adult and student Fan Favorite. Adults and students will have an opportunity to vote and award their favorite presenting non-profit $1,000. Register today for this FREE community event by visiting our web site at http://www.cccommunitychest.org/ or call 978-369-5250 to reserve your ticket.
Patriot Hoop Clinics will host a 3-day February Vacation Jam at Concord-Carlisle High School on February 21 – 23. Register here: Patriot Hoop Clinics FebruaryVacation JamClinics run from 9:00 -11:45 daily and are $35 per day or $100 for all three days for boys in grades 3-8. Register to hold your spot and then pay at the door. Checks payable to Patriot Basketball, Inc.
The Cooler Concord Fair, CCHS, February 4, 10am to 4pm Everything is coming together for the Cooler Concord Fair! Highlights include 10 robust exhibits staffed by local experts to help you save energy and money; inspiring exhibits by students from Willard, Thoreau, Alcott, CMS and Nashoba Brooks; information-packed workshops on solar power, heat pumps, earth-friendly landscaping and Massachusetts energy goals and strategies; and amazing activities for kids ages 2 to 12. Not to mention the new Chevy Volt and Prius Prime, rides on the electric school bus, and a free raffle with lots of chances to win! Stop by for an hour or stay all day. RSVP Today at www.coolerconcord.org. See you there!
Volunteer Opportunities Cooler Concord Fair, CCHS, February 4th, 10am to 4pm. Students who would like to volunteer for the Cooler Concord Fair should contact Eliza Davidian right away at edavidian17@concordcarlisle.org. Community service credit will be given.
College Search & Recruiting for Student Athletes Join us to learn about navigating the college search and recruiting process. We will cover the factors that influence a student’s college preferences, special timelines, recruiting regulations and terminology, the different NCAA divisions, how to develop an outreach campaign to make coaches aware of you, what coaches are looking for and how to interview with a coach, and academic and athletic action items for each year of high school – and more! Parents and students are welcome to join us on February 14 & 16, 7-9 pm.
The Technology Toolbox: Mindfulness in the age of digital distraction Research shows that sustained attention is a top predictor of success in life, but digital distraction interferes. Technology is not going away, so how do teens and parents moderate a productive use of screen time with the entertaining allure of non-academic media? Join CC ACE on February 7 to learn more!
SAT Prep Bootcamp for the March test Our workshop with Summit Educational Group includes one full-length practice test and one 4-hour instructional session, and has been specifically designed to give your child an overview of the academic skills and strategies he or she will need on test day. Workshop size will be limited to sixteen students per class section.
Visit www.ace.colonial.net or call 978-318-1432 to register today!Financial aid application are available by contacting jasser@concordps.org.
Martha A. Hammer
Administrative Assistant
Concord-Carlisle Regional High School
mhammer@concordcarlisle.org
978-318-1400
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