[CCHS] Chit-Chat, Friday, January 28

Fri Jan 28 08:22:36 EST 2005

CHIT-CHAT

A weekly publication of the CCHS Parents Association
Friday, January 28 
2004-05 Edition 

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NEXT WEEK'S DATES:

Monday, January 31
    Mid-terms end, dismissal at 11:25
    Summer Opportunities and Jobs Fair, CCHS cafeteria, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.*
Wednesday, February 2
    Metco Senior Financial Aid Mtg. for Metco seniors and their parents,
7:30 to 9 p.m., Boston Public Library  (back-up date, Feb. 9)
Friday, February 4
    Homeroom Attendance Reports

+++++ *SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES AND JOBS FAIR +++++

Whether you are looking for a job, a camp, or an adventure this summer, the
Summer Opportunities and Jobs Fair has something for you! The 24th Annual
Summer Opportunities Fair will be held on January 31 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
in the CCHS cafeteria. In an effort to give students of all ages an
opportunity to explore some exciting alternatives to their usual summer
activities, the fair brings together representatives from over 70
organizations to present information about summer opportunities locally,
nationally, and abroad. Exhibitors will display information on traditional
summer camps, special needs programs, wilderness adventures, education and
enrichment opportunities, sports camps, foreign language and student
exchange programs, volunteer opportunities, and more. This year the fair is
being expanded to provide summer employment and internship opportunities!
Admission is free. Refreshments will be available. Snow date February 1,
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Questions? Call Nancy Flaherty at 978-371-0549. Sponsored
by the CCHS Parents' Association.

+++++ READING AND DISCUSSION OF BOOK REAL BOYS +++++

The Concord Carlisle Parent Initiative (CCPI) is hosting a reading and
discussion of William Pollack's REAL BOYS: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths
of Boyhood  on Tuesday, February 1, at the Hunt Gym (90 Stow Street,
Concord) from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The discussion will be facilitated by Bill
Gresser, M.A. The book examines how raising boys is different from raising
girls, the truth about boys' self-esteem and how to improve it, and
society's double standard of what it means to be masculine, among many other
issues. Preregistration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.  To reserve
your space e-mail CCPI at: ccpigroup1 at yahoo.com. For more information visit
the CCPI website at: www.ccpi.info.

+++++ HEAD LICE FACTS AND PREVENTION +++++

Nits (lice eggs) are small yellowish-white, oval-shaped eggs that are
"glued" to the hair shaft at an angle. Once a nit is laid, it takes 7 to 10
days to hatch and another 7 to 10 days for the mature female to lay eggs.
Head lice are clear in color when first hatched and then develop a
reddish-brown color after feeding. They are the size of a sesame seed and
have six legs equipped with claws. They are wingless, crawling insects which
feed on human blood. They cannot hop, jump, or fly. Their life span is 30
days on a human host, during which time the females may lay up to 100 eggs.
They can live away from a human host for up to 48 hours. Transmission of
lice can occur either directly (hair to hair) or indirectly (e.g., sharing
of headgear). To prevent lice, use your own combs, brushes, barrettes, and
other personal items. Don't share or borrow hats, helmets, scarves, pillows,
or sleeping bags. Separate hats and coats so that they are not touching:
tuck hats into pockets or sleeves, keep jackets in backpacks. Use your own
sports headgear. Wear long hair tied back in ponytails, braids, or other
confining style. Screen weekly for head lice. For more information, go the
National Pediculosis Association website: www.headlice.org. (Information
provided by Janet Lipkin, for the Concord Carlisle Parent Initiative.)

+++++ CONNECTIONS DIRECTORY UPDATES +++++

New Students:
De La Cruz, Desiree  2006
Marissa & Vidal De La Cruz
31 Minot Road
Concord  01742
978-369-7876

Freedman, Michael  2007
Ivy & Lawrence Freedman
79 Oxbow Road
Concord  01742
978-369-7873

Jesse, Ryan  2006
Kim & James Jessee
12 Seven Star Lane
Concord  01742
978-369-9966

Yu, Aaron
Jing Nian Chen
19A Tibbets Townway
Charlestown 02129
617-242-0606

New Addresses or Phone Numbers:
Allewell, Alexander 2008
Home phone: 978-621-3674

Goulet, Nick  2008
57 Harrington Ave
Concord  01742

Larson, Emily  2005
38 Jeanette Street
Fitchburg  01420
978-430-0510

Sudama, Justin  2006
11 White Ave
Concord  01742
978-369-0522

Walek, Christopher  2007
24 Riverside Ave
Concord  01742

Name Corrections:
Sudemir-Beckingham, Kaan to
Beckingham, Kaan Alexander  2007

+++++ ST. PATRICK'S DAY LUNCH FOR SENIOR CITIZENS  +++++

The CCHS Senior Class will serve a St. Patrick's Day lunch to Senior
Citizens on Saturday, March 12, at noon in the CCHS school cafeteria. Parent
volunteers are needed to help in the cafeteria.  Shifts are from 9 a.m. to
noon, and noon to 3 p.m.  Student volunteers are needed to serve for both
shifts. This is a traditional fun event! To volunteer, please call Maureen
Tarca at 978-287-0732 or e-mail to mqtarc at aol.com.

+++++ SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION  +++++

To find out whether school is in session, check the following:
Radio stations -- WBZ (AM 1030) and WEEI (AM 850)
TV stations -- Channels 4, 5, and 7
Internet -- 
http://www2.whdh.com:80/stormforce/index.php
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/closings/index.html
http://www.colonial.net/schools/cancellations.php

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