[CCHS] Chit-Chat, Friday, March 4 REVISED EDITION

[Chit-Chat]

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PLEASE READ THIS: This is a revised and updated version of today's 
Chit-Chat. My computer broke down Monday and when I got it back late 
this afternoon, I found a slew of notices in the Chit-Chat inbox, all of 
which were supposed to have appeared in today's issue (which I sent 
earlier from another computer). Here is the correct, current version of 
today's bulletin, a little belatedly. My apologies to all.

Anne Wagner, ed.
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CHIT-CHAT

A weekly publication of the CCHS Parents Association
Friday, March 4 -- REVISED EDITION
2004-05 Edition

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accepted.
Thanks,
Anne Wagner, ed.
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NEXT WEEK'S DATES:

Monday, March 7
METCO Dessert and Discussion, 7 p.m., CCHS Library
NO PRINCIPAL'S COFFEE -- see notice below
Tuesday, March 8
Deadline for April Newsletter (submit items to lcoleman at colonial.net)
Friday, March 11
WEST SIDE STORY, 7:30 p.m., CCHS Auditorium (tickets [$15]: www.ccpops.org)
Saturday, March 12
WEST SIDE STORY, 7:30 p.m., CCHS Auditorium
St. Patrick's Day Luncheon for Senior Citizens
Sunday, March 13
WEST SIDE STORY, 2:30 p.m., CCHS Auditorium


+++++ PRINCIPAL'S COFFEE CHANGED TO MONDAY, MARCH 14 +++++

The Principal's Coffee which was scheduled for Monday, March 7, has
been moved to Monday, March 14, at 8:30 a.m. in Room A-7. Please join
other interested parents for an informal question and answer session
with Principal Art Dulong.

+++++ ANNUAL APPEAL +++++

The 2005 Annual Appeal is now in full swing. As you know, this campaign 
is the ONLY fundraiser administered by the Parents Association each 
year. One hundred percent of the funds raised will be allocated to 
faculty grants. The grant proposals received for this round of funding 
are innovative, creative, dynamic, and exciting. Please, let's make them 
become a reality! We thank the 120 CCHS families who have already 
generously donated; now we are counting on the remaining hundreds to 
step up to the plate. Our goal is to have each and every CCHS familiy 
support our annual campaign. Kindly send your check, payable to CCHS 
Parents Association, to 70 Alford Circle, Concord, MA 01742.

+++++ SENIOR SAFARI VOLUNTEER MEETING +++++

If you signed up on the Parent Association volunteer form in the fall to
work on the Senior Safari this year, or if you think you might have, or if
you didn't but are interested in joining this effort, please come to the
meeting on Tuesday, March 15, in room A-7 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Meet the committee chairs and find out how you can help make this
wonderful party for the CCHS senior graduating class a big success. If you
would like to help but are unable to attend this meeting, contact the people
in charge, Christine Corr and Kathy Hughes-Morris, by sending an email to
cchsseniorsafari at aol.com.

+++++ COPS AND SENIORS BASKETBALL +++++

On Saturday, March 19, at 7 p.m., the Concord Police are coming to 
Concord Carlisle Regional High School to play basketball. It’s the 
second annual Concord Police basketball game between the Cops and the 
Senior Class.
Tickets are: Adults $5, students $3. Proceeds will benefit the Senior 
Class and various community policing programs like DARE, RAD, and 
RADkids. Bring the family out for a night of fun watching your finest 
run up and down the court.

+++++ DRIVER EDUCATION +++++

Community Education is offering Driver Education at CCHS, starting April 
5 and running for 15 sessions through May 31 on Tuesdays and Thursdays 
from 3 to 5 p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. The fee is $420 (includes text). 
Register directly with Christo Auto School by calling 508-481-6384.

+++++ MARCH UNMADNESS +++++

Concord Carlisle Parent Initiative (CCPI) encourages harried families in 
Concord and Carlisle to pause and focus on relaxing and reconnecting 
with each other. This month-long campaign supports the Forty 
Developmental Assets, many of which encourage time spent at home with 
the family. A calendar of ideas and activities for families is available 
at the Concord Library (newly opened main branch) and will be posted 
around town. For more information about March UnMadness visit 
www.ccpi.info.

+++++ AUTHOR TRACY KIDDER IN CONCORD +++++

Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winning journalist Tracy Kidder will
come to the Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1267 Main Street, Concord,
Wednesday, March 9, at 7 p.m. to discuss his book, Mountains Beyond
Mountains. The evening is free and open to the public. Joining Kidder 
will be Dr. Serena Koenig, former Partners In Health Medical Director in 
Haiti, who is featured in the book. The evening is part of a
communitywide reading project organized by Concord Carlisle Read. Talk.
Share. The project's goal is to build community through a shared reading
experience, discussion, public events and to inspire action. Mountains
Beyond Mountains is the story of Dr. Paul Farmer, founder of Partners In
Health and his work bringing first-class medical care to the poor in Haiti,
Peru, Siberia, and Roxbury. Concord Carlisle Community and Adult 
Education is cosponsoring this free
event. For information, call 978-930-4629, or email beeza10 at aol.com.

+++++ BUILD WILLARD COFFEES +++++

If you have not yet heard about Article #24: Design Funds for a New
Willard School, please come to one of the following coffees and learn
about the conditions of Willard and financial implications of building
a new school:
Mon. 3/7 9:30 a.m. - Host: Deanna Hargraves, 51 Seven Star Lane, 371-1308
Sun. 3/13 3:00 p.m. - Host: Annelie Nygren Mitchell, 820 Main St., 371-6483
Please RSVP by calling the host or go to www.buildwillard.org.
Submitted by Build Willard.

+++++ FILM SERIES FOR PARENTS OF TEENS +++++

The Center for Parents and Teachers is sponsoring a film series for 
parents of teens during the month of March:
Wednesday, March 16, "Communicating with Your Teen: Ideas for Effective 
Discipline and Relationship Building," offers concrete steps for guiding 
your teen using clear, honest communication and respectful discipline.
Films will be followed by a time for discussion facilitated by Kelli 
Kirshtein, CCHS Adjustment Counselor. These sessions will be held from 7 
to 9 p.m. in the Little Theater at CCHS. Fee: $15 per session. To 
register, please call the Center at 978 202-1146; or send payment 
directly to the Center for Parents and Teachers, 120 Meriam Road, 
Concord, MA 01742.

+++++ 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