[CCHS] DB Friday, March 19 2010

[Martha Hammer]

DAILY BULLETIN
FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010

Applications are now being accepted for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
also known as the RYLA. The weekend conference to take place from June 25
to June 27, 2010. Information and application in the March Newsletter, on
the sophomore list serve, or see Mrs. Coleman in the main office. 
Deadline is Monday, March 22, 2010,

Students who took their final exam for driver ed on March 11 may come to
the community ed office after 1 p.m. to find out their grade.

The Environmental Field Studies Group after school TODAY.  We'll be
heading outside and it may be muddy, so wear appropriate shoes.  Newcomers
always welcome.  See you then!

Battle of the Bands T-shirts and posters are still available from WIQH. 
Shirts are $15.  Posters are $4.  Some shirt sizes and colors are no
longer available.  Posters are one size fits all.

Make a plan to attend Amnesty International's next meeting on Monday,
March 22. We will be working on planning our next fundraiser to support
human rights work in Haiti and we need your input and help! Join us on
Monday at 5 p.m. in room H6--all are welcome!

All WIQH members are invited to celebrate the sunshine with free food
after school TODAY at the radio station.  We'll be grilling hamburgers and
hot dogs plus other good stuff.  Stop by and have something to eat any
time up to 3:15.  Sorry, but this event is just for current IQH members.

Course selection sheets were due on March 5th!  If you have not turned
yours in to Mrs. Trainor, you need to do so ASAP!  Don't worry about
signatures at this point, they are very late and need to get into the
computer by TODAY.

Do you feel stressed out, overwhelmed, or have too much going on? Come to
the new Stress Reduction Group starting Monday, March 22 during F block!
The group will take place in Conference room 1, in the Guidance Suite.
Stop by to relax, have fun, and learn stress management. All are welcome. 

Attention Sophomores!!!
The sophomore Semi-formal is Friday, May 1st. Tickets will ONLY be sold
the week before April Break (April12-16) and will be $20 each. The theme
for the Semi is "Night under the Stars." If you would like to be part of
the Decorating Committee and contribute ideas to make it look awesome,
there will be a meeting after school this FRIDAY at 2:15 in the cafe. Hope
to see you there!!

Want to make a difference in Haiti? Please join us in the Walk for Haiti
on Saturday, March 27th at 12pm in Harvard Square. Help raise money for a
great cause, learn about Haitian culture, earn Community Service credits,
and get some exercise, too! If you can't participate, consider sponsoring
a walker. Please see Madame Smith in L3 for a sign up sheet and details,
or visit www.WalkforHaiti.org. Merci!

For updated Athletic Information, click link below.
http://www.highschoolsports.net/defaultcal.cfm?ct=2d&school=MA01742683&spt=-1&lvl=-1&division=-1&timezone=240&schoolid=MA01742683&cfid=40017455&cftoken=63446084

Community service opportunity for TONIGHT the Willard Talent Show at CCHS
is looking for one~to two~volunteers from~7:30 pm to about 9 pm. 
Carry cases of water (pint bottles) and candy from my vehicle to the hall
outside the auditorium 
Set up three tables with refreshments for sale~(the custodian will have
the tables and trash cans in place) 
Sell refreshments at intermission (usually starts about 8:15) but not
during the show 
Pack up the leftovers and carry them back to my vehicle
Volunteers should not plan to watch the entire show, although they might
see some of it. 
Volunteers can contact me directly at (978) 254-5177. 

Alcott Elementary School will be holding its annual Science Fair on
Saturday, March 20th from 9 - 11am.  There is an opportunity for
approximately 20 CCHS students to volunteer to help us that morning if
they'd like.  We are in need of "Interviewers" to ask the children
questions about their projects (no judging), and "Concession Attendants"
to sell coffee, waters and nut-free snacks at the event. 


Student Volunteer Presidentís Service Award Applications Due April 1
CCHS students have a requirement to complete 40 hours of community service
in order to graduate.~However, many students go far beyond that minimal
requirement out of interest or commitment to the concept of community
service as a responsibility.~ 

The Presidentís Volunteer Service Award, signed by President Barack Obama,
and is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer
service and civic participation over the course of a 12-month
period.~Students must serve more than 100 hours per any 12-month period to
be eligible. There are three categories of award; Bronze Award 100-174
hours; Silver Award 175-249 hours and the Gold Award for more than 250
hours per 12 months.

Applications for this prestigious award are available on line at [
http://www.concordcarlisle.net/ ]www.concordcarlisle.net, the home page
for CCHS. Click on the ìCommunity Service at CCHSî link and check out the
Awards section of the 2Volunteer website. Applications are also available
in the Main Office.

A student may apply or a teacher or volunteer site may nominate a
student.~~DEADLINE IS April 1st, 2010.~Awards are given to eligible
students at the May Awards Night Events.~ 
Questions?~ Email[ mailto: 2volunteer at colonial.net ]
2volunteer at colonial.net

Auditions on March 28! Expanded Opportunities for Young Dancers @ Summer
Stages Dance at Concord Academy New for 2010: Contemporary Dance
Intensive: The Apprentice Program July 12-30, 1-5:15pm; Audition 3/28 at
3pmandSummer Stages 2July 12-23, 9-12pm; Audition 3/28 at 4pm
Visit [ http://www.summerstagesdance.org ]www.summerstagesdance.org~or
call 978.402.2339 for details

Girl Power! 
Summer Workshops at CC Schools
Creative Wellness & Exercise for Girls
GirlPower! Empowers girls up to age 15 with new skills and fosters
self-confidence through the gentle introduction to yoga, journaling,
Pilates, creative cooking, skin care, expressive dance, fashion sense and
body image, art, talk about becoming a teen. Susanne Liebich, yoga
practitioner, certified Pilates instructor, and dance instructor, is
joined by guests Debra Stark of Debra's Natural Gourmet, Debora Ricci of
Teresina's Vintages, artist Susan Ticknor, and writer Ruth Herman. Three
separate one-week sessions are offered the weeks of July 12, 19, and 26
from 9 AM to 4 PM. The program takes place at the Ripley School and the
nearby Thoreau Farm. The cost is $500 and includes a nutritious lunch. To
register, contact Concord-Carlisle Adult Community Education at
978-318-1540 or sign up online at www.ace.colonial.net. For program
questions, email susanne at dancingwellness.com.

Help out your local elementary schools by volunteering for:
Alcott Science Fair on March 20. Contact Kathy [
_blank:MsKathyLittle at gmail.com ]MsKathyLittle at gmail.com~
Thoreau Cakewalk on March 27. Contact Erin Duggan at [
fcp://@mail.colonial.net,%235003235/Mailbox/FCMSGWIN_004C57E3_02F0D6E8t
]ecduggan at comcast.net
Also, for more information on these and more opportunities go to our web
site 
2 Volunteer Committee
David Holdorf, Barbara Howland, 
Geeta Krishna, ~Kathy Dwyer, Laura Close
[ mailto:2volunteer at colonial.net ]2volunteer at colonial.net
[
fcp://@mail.colonial.net,%235003235/Mailbox/_blank/mail.colonial.net/%7E2volunteer/pages/
]http://mail.colonial.net/~2volunteer/pages/

Summer School Volunteer/Intern opportunity
Concord Public Schools Summer School
Alcott School
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to Noon, June 28 to July 23
 Interested CCHS students are invited to apply for a limited number of
volunteer teacher-assistant positions. Required: a serious commitment to
helping elementary school students and their teachers in a high-quality
summer program of math and language arts. Duties include helping with
classroom management, preparing lessons, assisting with small-group and
individual instruction, and supervising recess activities. A limited
number of community service positions are also available with morning and
afternoon science and art programs for children at the Alcott School.  
Email applications accepted Ò please provide information about your
experience in positions of responsibility, and indicate how this position
may fit with your interests and goals. Please apply by contacting Court
Booth at (978) 318-1541 or cbooth at colonial.net. 





Martha A. Hammer
Receptionist/Secretary
Concord-Carlisle Regional High School
mhammer at colonial.net
978-318-1400