DAILY BULLETIN THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017

Attention all Latin students going on the Italy trip: Due to illness, tonight’s (Wednesday) mandatory Italy trip meeting has been postponed until Tuesday, March 7 at 6:45.

DAILY BULLETIN THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017

NEW EVENTS

Feeling frustrated every time you watch the news? Then come this Today, 2:30pm-4:00 pm, to the Learning Commons, where CC alums who are pursuing lives of activism will share their stories and advice. Free pizza!

CCHS Varsity Boys Basketball vs Holliston, Tonight, March 2 at 7:00 p.m.  Ticket prices Adults – $7, Students $5!  This is an MIAA Tournament Game no season passes.

Principal Parent coffee Monday, March 6 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. in the Main Office Conference Room.

Upcoming and updated programs with Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community EducationClick Here

Starting Monday, March 6, the CCHS METCO late bus for athletics and activities will depart from CCHS at 5:30. This time will remain in effect through the end of the school year.

On Friday, 3/10, 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.

All students who plan to participate in a school spring sport must have a physical examination annually.  The physical must be done and a copy of it must be on file with the health office.  This needs to be done prior to participation in the sport, which includes practice and tryouts.  All physical exams by Massachusetts State Law are only valid for 13 months from the date of the exam.  Students who have a valid physical exam at the start of the season and the expiration date occurs during the season, become ineligible to participate on the date of expiration.

Starting Wednesday, March 8, freshman student government will be holding a freshman advisory food drive competition to collect food to donate to those in need. Bring in food to collection bags in your advisory room to have them counted. The advisory with the most food items donated at the end of the month will win a special prize of donuts for the next advisory!

CONTINUING EVENTS

Over the next three weeks Friends of Girls Lacrosse is sponsoring Conditioning Sessions for all Spring Athletes. The sessions are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the Maroon Practice Gym from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

St. Patrick’s Day Senior Citizens Luncheon is Saturday, March 11 from 10-2 and we need student volunteers. Here is the link to the sign up.  Students who volunteer will get community service hours.

Student volunteers needed!  The Willard Math Night is happening on Friday, March 10 and we are looking for enthusiastic students to help with running math activity tables and selling concessions.  Volunteers are needed for a 5:00-8:00 shift.  Go to 2volunteer.org for more information or sign up here.

Calling all skaters that play, played or think they can play hockey. The CCHS Hockey teams are looking for teachers and students who would like to play in a student/faculty hockey game on (NEW DATE) Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 3:40 PM at The Edge, the more the merrier.  Games will be against HS senior players (Boys and Girls) and their classmates versus the faculty. This is something fun for the students and adults alike.  Please contact Head Coach Steve Trundle if you are interested at stephentrundle@hotmail.com

Thinker’s Agenda: new club opportunity for students actively seeking change. Come to our 15-minute info session Friday after school in room 327 to learn more about how the club

works and what you can do to take action towards issues you care about. Our meetings are the first Tuesday of each month, starting on March 7, from 5-6 pm in room 247. Check out our website and attend our info session for more information!  http://thinkersagenda.wixsite.com/thinkersagenda.

Concord Police Department Sponsoring RAD Click Here for more information.

PATRICK’S LUNCHEON VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Parent volunteers are needed for the St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon on Saturday, March 11.  Please use the link below to sign up to decorate, plate food and clean up while CCHS students serve senior citizens of Concord and Carlisle a traditional meal!  Click here to sign up Email suzanne.hogan@comcast.net with questions by March 3.

Please support the Red Cross Club with their “Troop Care Supply Drive”. Monday, March 6 will be the last day to donate for the Hanscom AFB troops that are overseas. The donation box can be found in the main lobby. Thank you for your help.

Do you know what’s better than listening to awesome live music from CCHS students? Listening to awesome live music from CCHS students for only 6 dollars! And the only place you can get that good of a deal is at WIQH’s IqhFest. Come hang out with friends and enjoy 15 bands play the night away on March 4, starting at 7pm. You won’t want to miss it! 

New Date: CCHS PA Meeting and guest Janet Friedman, College Finance Expert  Join us on Monday, March 6 from 6-7 p.m. for our monthly PA meeting.  At 7 p.m., Janet Rhodes Friedman, financial planner and investment advisor with Abaris Financial Group in West Concord, will host a workshop entitled How Will We Pay for College? College Funding Strategy Forum. Topics will include timelines for planning, meeting retirement and education goals, ways to reduce the overall cost of college and more.  Both events are free and open to all in the CCHS community. Hope to see you there!

Local COLLEGE FAIRS this spring CLICK HERE

RYLA: Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Conference for Sophomores Class of 2019: Applications now available in the CCHS Guidance & Counseling Department. For more information about this great opportunity CLICK HERE

NEW Scholarships for the Class of 2017  CLICK HERE

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.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Smoothie Battle!  Friday, March 3, 3 pm  Participants will learn about healthy eating and then compete in teams to create the best tasting fresh fruit smoothie using local fruits, yogurt and 100% juices. Ready, set… buzz that blender! For grades 9-12. Registration is required; for more information, please contact Tahleen at tshamlian@gleasonlibrary.org.

Join in on the fun and listen to talented high school and college a cappella groups at the EmerSong a cappella festival on Saturday, March 4, 7:00pm at Kerem Shalom in Concord.  Presented by the Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital, EmerSong is family-friendly and will feature cabaret style seating, tapas and desserts and lots of fun!  Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.emersonhospital.org/Emersong or by calling (978)287-8765.  All proceeds benefit an exercise-based program for the recovery from substance misuse.

NEW DATE!  March 8 – Community Chest AdVentures in Philanthropy:  You’re invited to Concord-Carlisle Community Chest’s first-ever non-profit innovation challenge called “adVentures in Philanthropy” on Wednesday, March 8th at 7:30 at the Fenn School, Concord.  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.


Martha A. Hammer
Administrative Assistant
Concord-Carlisle Regional High School
mhammer@concordcarlisle.org
978-318-1400


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