[CCHS] Chit-Chat, Friday, October 14

Thu Oct 13 21:32:18 EDT 2005

*CHIT-CHAT*

A weekly publication of the CCHS Parents Association
Friday, October 14
2005-06 Edition

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+++++ *YEARBOOK UPDATES* +++++

The senior class photo, on the bleachers in the gym, will be taken 
during* homeroom on
October 14*. If you're interested in purchasing a copy of this picture, 
Mrs. Coleman has
order forms. *October 28 is the next yearbook deadline*. Seniors should 
be bringing in
senior summer, remember when, and prom/semi pictures. Please make sure 
your name is
on the back of every picture--all pictures will be returned. If you are 
the captain of a sport,
your *team write-up is also due on the Oct. 28*. Please check the 
yearbook door for your
name--there are several seniors who have not turned in portraits. We 
would like everyone
to be pictured in the yearbook. By this time, you should have received 
an order form (from
Herff Jones) for this year's yearbook. If you think you might want one, 
please be sure to
order one. There will be a limited number of yearbooks available for 
purchase this spring.
If you have any questions, please *contact Erica Karban at 
yearbook at colonial.net*.

+++++ *WINE TASTING SOCIAL TO BENEFIT CLASS OF 2006* +++++

Parents of the Class of 2006 are cordially invited to a Wine Tasting 
Social & Fundraiser
on *Saturday, October 15, from 7 to 9 p.m.* at the home of English and 
Robert Ball,
89 Crescent Road, Concord. This is the first, last, and only parent 
fundraiser ever held
for this class! Your $25 per person contribution will go directly to 
offset costs for planned
senior week activities. Come and learn about moderately priced wines 
from the experts at
Vintages in West Concord, socialize with other parents in the class, and 
hear about what
the class officers as well as teacher and parent advisors for the Class 
of 2006 have planned
for year-end activities. Contributions should be made out to "CCHS Class 
of 2006" and
sent to Jane Turner Michael, 39 Partridge Lane, Concord no later than 
*October 13*. Don't
miss the fun while supporting your child's class.* RSVP to Jane Turner 
Michael* today!

+++++ *TALK ON ATTITUDE APTITUDE* +++++  

On *Wednesday, October 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. at CCHS*,  CC
Community Education  is sponsoring a free community talk for students,
parents, educators, and counselors, on the topic "Attitude Aptitude: How
Learned Optimism can help high school and college students succeed."
In this introductory presentation to the "Attitude Aptitude" inner prep
course for teenagers, to be held  at CCHS on December 9 and 10, the
facilitator Robin L. Zucker, MDiv., will share the research-based premise of
the program--the pioneering work of Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman in the field
of positive psychology. Robin will also offer an overview of the 10-hour
workshop's creative, hands-on exercises that will help students learn and
practice the optimistic attitudes that lead to increased self-awareness and
resilience, reduced stress, enhanced life skills, deeper personal
fulfillment, and greater success in academics, athletics, avocations, and
relationships. Individuals attending the talk will have a chance to sample
some of these exercises for themselves. Although the talk is free, please
*register through Concord Carlisle Community Ed at http://ace.colonial.net
or AdultEd at colonial.net, 978-318-1540.* This free introductory talk will 
also be
held at Acton-Boxboro HS on *Wednesday, October 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. Please
pre-register through AB Community Ed at http://comed.ab.mec.edu or 
978-266-2525*. 
To learn more about the Attitude Aptitude inner prep course and the 
facilitator, please
consult *www.flowingforce.com*.

+++++ *CCPI BOOK GROUP SERIES AT CONCORD PUBLIC LIBRARY* +++++  

Identify your parenting hopes and dreams, uncover negative scripts, and 
learn to communicate
more compassionately with your children. Find ways to bring out the best 
in your children
through your parenting techniques. On *Tuesday, October 18 from 7 to 9 
p.m.*, CCPI will present
the first title in our 2005-2006 book discussion series. Please join us 
for an introduction to
/Raising Resilient Children/ by  Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein. The 
discussion will be moderated
by Kathy Reticker, Early Childhood Specialist. CCPI is offering this 
free program at the Concord
Public Library, Main Branch. It will also be offered on *Thursday, 
November 3, at 9:30 a.m.* at the
Carlisle Public Schools Cafeteria. Reading the book is recommended, but 
not essential. *RSVP to
ccpigroup1 at yahoo.com*.

+++++* HARVARD OPPORTUNES FUNDRAISER* +++++

On *Saturday, October 22*, *at 7:30 p.m. in the CCHS cafeteria*, Harvard 
University's premier
co-ed /a cappella/ group, the Harvard  Opportunes, will be featured at 
"A Time To Shine," a gala
fundraiser to support the performing arts at CCHS. The community is 
invited to an evening of
many talented performers, fabulous desserts and fantastic raffle prizes. 
"A Time To Shine" is
sponsored by Concord Carlisle Patrons of Performing Students (CCPOPS), a 
non-profit organization
created to support the CCHS students involved in the performing arts, 
including chorus, orchestra,
band, dance, drama, and the musicals. The Harvard Opportunes sing a mix 
of old and new music that
will delight listeners. CCHS alumnus Gordon Kraft-Todd '02, who sings 
baritone with the Opportunes,
is remembered at CCHS for his brilliant performance of  "The Gypsy in 
Me" in the role of Lord Evelyn
Oakleigh in /Anything Goes/. Entertainment for the evening also includes 
two local /a cappella/ groups,
The Papas and the Mamas in their fourth "A Time To Shine" appearance, 
and Custom Blend. There will
also be instrumental and dance performances by talented parents and 
teachers, and a special appearance by
the CCHS Select Chorus. Admission for the evening is $25 per person and 
includes dessert and
entertainment. Raffle tickets for a wide array of prizes will be 
available at the event. For tickets, go to
ccpops.org or *for more information call Diane Payne at 978-287-5031 or 
email president at ccpops.org*.

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