DAILY BULLETIN TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2017

NEW EVENTS

Boys and Girls Locker Rooms:  Due to vandalism and misconduct, the boys and girls locker rooms will be locked during the school day except for the first and last 10 minutes of each block.  Students will continue to have access to the boys and girls locker rooms before school and after school.   Please plan accordingly.

Reminder to all Seniors – The deadline for entering your Community Service hours is Friday, April 14.  Please see this link http://2volunteeronline.org/  If you have questions, please see Ms. Hammer. 

Reminder to all students:  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. 3 report card.  Please see Mrs. Merry, in the main office, with any questions.

Please join us at any of the following information sessions to learn more: 
Tuesday, March 28: 9:30-11:00 AM, Ripley Conference Room 4
Wednesday, April 11: 9:30-11:00 AM, Ripley Conference Room 4 We urge all residents to be informed about the budgets and other articles and to attend Town Meeting to vote. Please email either School Committee with any questions:concordschoolcommittee@concordps.org or concordcarlisleschoolcommittee@concordcarlisle.org.

CCHS Later Start Time Public Forum The Concord-Carlisle Regional School Committee invites you to a Public Forum to discuss the initiative to move the high school start time to 8:00 AM.  The forum will be held Tuesday, April 4 from 7:00-8:30 PM in the CCHS Learning Commons.  Please join us to learn about the initiative, discuss the logistics and challenges of implementation, ask questions, and share input. We hope to see you there!   Please email the Regional School Committee with any questions: concordcarlisleschoolcommittee@concordcarlisle.org. 

The Willard PTG is looking for volunteers to help with childcare at the Willard Elementary School for school aged children on two separate occasions during the public Parent Principal ForumsTONIGHT, Tuesday, March 28 from 5:15 pm – 7:45 pm and Wednesday, March 29 from 5:15 pm to 6:45 pm.  Please contact Candace Root and Lindsay Bogerpresidents@willardptg.org if you are interested in helping on one or both evenings.

The Learning Commons will be having Fun Week starting April 3-7.  There will be activities played during D, E and F block lunches in Room 242. Come in and join the fun. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

High School volunteers needed for Concord Recreation Egg Hunt on April 14. Volunteers needed 4:15-6:45 pm to spread 20,000 eggs assist the children in collecting the eggs and help with clean up. Student volunteer needed to wear the Concord Recreation camp mascot costume as well. Interested volunteers should contact Patti Doherty at 978-318-3045 or preferably email at pdoherty@concordma.gov

The Concord Youth Theatre Teen Company including CCHS students Abby Bohn, Lauren Gardner, Cam Hegarty, Lowell Hutchinson, Sophia Larew and Willie Page will perform a series of one-act plays. Come see these talented high school actors perform an entertaining series of one-acts!  Performances are April 6, 7, 8 at 7:30; April 9 at 2:30. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online at www.concordyouththeatre.org. Appropriate for ages 10 and up.

CONTINUING EVENTS 

Annual CCHS Lacrosse Spring Clean Up  – Saturday, April 29, CCHS Lacrosse players will rake, haul, spread mulch and perform light yard work for residents of Concord and Carlisle.  Only $20 per player, per hour and all proceeds go to the CCHS Lacrosse program.  Work crews run from 9 am – 1 pm, with a minimum of 2 players.  This is our only fundraiser and it sells out, so reserve your crew today!   Sign Up Here

Class of 2018 Parent Discussion: Thursday, March 30, 8:00-9:30 AM in the Learning Commons. Please join the guidance department for a question and answer discussion around college planning.

The English Department is sponsoring its annual Paula Sirois Poetry Contest.  Everyone is welcome to submit 2 – 3 poems.  Please write your name, YOG and English teacher’s name on a separate piece of paper and submit your poems to Ms. Peterson in Room 315.  Deadline for submission is Friday, March 31.

Class of 2018: Register for Get It Done: The College Application Program at The Fenn School. August 14-17, 9:30 am-12:30 pm or 5-8 pm.  For more information or to register, go to www.fenn.org/getitdone

Local College FairsThe CCHS community has been invited to attend the following fairs at our neighboring schools.  Bedford High School College Fair NEW DATE APRIL 4 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Location: Bedford High School Gym. CLICKHERE for list of colleges attending 

Local COLLEGE FAIRS this spring: CLICK HERE for complete list

COMMUNITY EVENTS

SAT Prep Bootcamp If you’re preparing for the May test, join us for a two-session bootcamp course on Saturdays, April 1st & 29th from 9 am – 1pm. Cost: $280

CPR/AED Informational Class (Bystander CPR  Join CC ACE on April 4th for a one-night workshop that teaches important lifesaving skills that can be used in everyday life: How to recognize a medical emergency, activating EMS (911), adult hands-only CPR, adult CPR with breaths, child CPR with breaths, adult and child AED use, infant CPR, and mild and severe airway block for adults, children, and infants (choking). Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment with an emphasis on hands-on practice for students. Cost: $30  Contact Community Education to register, in Dining Commons, visit www.ace.colonial.net or call 978-318-1432.

Summer Camp Scholarships: There are scholarship opportunities for summer camp and summer extracurricular activities for Concord and Carlisle youth ages toddler to young adult. Please contact Bonny Wilbur, CC Community Services Coordinator, for more information and eligibility requirements at  978.318.3034 or bwilbur@concordma.gov Please note that all Concord Recreation camp requests for financial assistance are processed through Concord Recreation at www.concordrec.com or 978-287-1050

Here Comes Concord Youth Theatre’s Spring Fundraiser!  Don’t be an (April) Fool – Join us on Saturday, April 1 for Lest We Jest, a fundraising event to support Concord Youth Theatre.  Expect some silent auction foolery as well!  Meet us at Union Hall, 27 School Street, Carlisle center, from 7- 9PM. Tickets are just $20 and are available at http://concordyouththeatre.org/tickets/. All are welcome, as long as you are 21 or over. For more information, call Concord Youth Theatre at 978-371-1482 or email Mary-Lynne Bohn at marylynnebohn@comcast.net.