Photo By Adam Gooder
The frenetic pace that accompanies September arrives with a warning, but advance notice is powerless to slow forces brought by the speed of fall; one day ambling along with the tailwind of summer and the next day running full throttle on a treadmill; the start-of-school is visible to all with a posted date listed a year in advance, but knowledge of when the marathon begins does not lessen the demanding pace.
The good news, fall sports are in full swing, preparation for the fall drama performance have commenced, and coursework is in full stride for all students. The added responsibility of postgraduate preparations round out a demanding schedule for seniors.
The former responsibilities are challenging but rewarding and fun, and for those continuing to college next year, the college application process is an endurance challenge wrought with anxiety and at best a tireless commitment begrudgingly met.
As we forge ahead, I encourage students to consider a few adages: "the days are long and the years are short," and a reminder to "enjoy the gifts of this hour." Occasionally, easier said than done.
I want to thank all members of the community who attended Back-to-School Night last week. The event was exceptionally well attended. This spectacular building coupled with the large attendance provides further evidence that the towns of Concord, Carlisle, and the city of Boston value education and care deeply about our school. I have included links to both the Back-to-School presentation and the 9th-grade parent presentation for your review.
Although the school year is filled with trials and tribulations, it is vital for all of us to remember that high school is meant to be enjoyed and it is not merely a passage endured to advance onward toward the next thing. It is essential for students to learn the importance of hard work and commitment, but it is equally important that they enjoy the journey, and more critical that they wake up every day with the intention of contributing to the well-being of others.
Enjoy the first weekend of fall arriving this weekend.
Activities Fair
Today at CCHS we are holding an activities fair showcasing all clubs and organizations. Encourage your child to participate. You can learn more by visiting our website. Also, check out the booklet made by senior, Iris Chen. 
Teach our Youth Science (TOYS)
The Teach Our Youth Science, or TOYS club is a way for high school students to share their love of science with elementary school students! Ms. Benson does a fantastic job leading students in a variety of activities where they design fun, hands-on science activities (while eating snacks and hanging out!) and then do these activities with K-2nd graders at an after school program once per week.
TOYS club members earn community service credits too! If you like working with children and love science, this is a great club to get involved with. Get weekly updates, usually posted on Monday about that Wednesdays activity: https://www.remind.com/join/toysc
By Jen Benson, TOYS Club Adviser
Yesterday was marshmallow catapult engineering, two designs to create and test! 16 high schoolers and 56 k-2nd graders (each age group about 18-20 kids for 20min before the next age group came in) and a lot of eating of leftover marshmallows by the high schoolers afterwards!
Other exciting things we have done are small electrical circuits, mentos and soda, bottle rockets, etc. goal is to have the high schoolers develop lesson plans and plan out the activity with minimal input from me (and they always impress me!), and to show the little kids that science is fun. They love talking to the high school kids!
Merrimack Valley Families in Desperate Need
By Annie Brennan
Please help families that were affected by the gas explosions last week in Lawrence and surrounding towns. Many families are homeless and in desperate need of help.
The most urgent need for people at this time are basic toiletries - toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorants- towels, socks, baby formula and diapers. Gift cards to market basket or Walmart would also be greatly appreciated as many families are in need of food.
The most urgent need for people at this time are basic toiletries - toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorants- towels, socks, baby formula and diapers. Gift cards to market basket or Walmart would also be greatly appreciated as many families are in need of food.
A box will be outside the front office for any donations. Thanks for any help you are able to give.
CCHS National Merit Scholars
Five students from CCHS were named among approximately 16,000 semifinalists nationwide in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program, and they will be competing for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships next spring worth more than $31 million. More than 1.6 million juniors from 22,000 high school competed in the National Merit Scholarship Program, the 15 semi-finalists listed below scored in the top 1%. Impressive! Congratulations to our semi-finalists.Meghan Concannon
Zoe Macy
Phoebe Meyerson
Justin Reed
Louisa Stevens
PSAT Registration - Deadline Friday, Sept 28 at 3:00pm
Attention classes of 2020 and 2021
Registration for the Saturday, October 13th administration of the PSATs at Concord Carlisle High School is now available through the MySchoolBucks Store. The cost is $39.00 and payment must be received by Friday, September 28 at 3:00pm to ensure all students who want to participate have the necessary materials. If you need financial assistance, please contact your guidance counselor.
If you have specific questions about the PSAT test, you can visit the College Board website or connect with your guidance counselor. Once the registration is complete, students should visit the Student Support Office to receive the student guide and practice test.
If you are already using MySchoolBucks to pay for school meals, your account is already set-up and ready to go! Just login and click on the new link to Store.
If you don’t already use MySchoolBucks to pay for school meals, Enrollment is easy!
- Go to www.myschoolbucks.com and register for an account.
- Add your students using their school name and student ID.
- Make a payment to your students’ accounts with your credit/debit card or electronic check.
If you have any questions, please visit www.myschoolbucks.com and click Help, email parentsupport@myschoolbucks.co
Updating Student Health, Emergency Contact, and Student Demographic Information must be done online through the Aspen parent portal.
Families are able to update important emergency contact information and critical health information electronically.
It is important that these forms are updated, verified and submitted each school year.
Please pay particular attention to the permission checkboxes regarding use of student photo and names in media publications. In order for the CCHS Parents Association to receive your student and family contact information, you must check the box granting permission.
For Parent Portal help, please email parentportal@concordps.org
Families are able to update important emergency contact information and critical health information electronically.
It is important that these forms are updated, verified and submitted each school year.
Please pay particular attention to the permission checkboxes regarding use of student photo and names in media publications. In order for the CCHS Parents Association to receive your student and family contact information, you must check the box granting permission.
For Parent Portal help, please email parentportal@concordps.org
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