Friday, May 19, 2017

Important End-of-Year Message, Moot Court, METCO Senior Dinner, Next Year's Schedules & More

Dear Parents/Guardians & Students:
                    
This time of year is particularly special for the senior class of Concord Carlisle High School. Students are contemplating their futures, and many are eagerly anticipating a decision from the college of their choice. With prom and senior week activities on the horizon and Graduation looming, we are confident that students will make the most of the fleeting moments of their high school careers.
                    
The final term of the year seems to pass more quickly than the preceding three. With distractions abounding, we urge you to encourage your son/daughter to continue to maximize their efforts related to their course of studies. As the finish line draws near, it is important that they not lose sight of their academic obligations. 
                    
During this time of celebration, student safety is a primary concern. This unique period in students’ lives presents parents and educators with the opportunity to work together and encourage continued good decision-making. Let’s work together to ensure that this prom and graduation season provides only the fondest memories students and families deserve.

In keeping with the character of your class, we are confident that the proper dignity, pomp, and circumstance will be given to the upcoming events and ceremonies so that students, families, and all members of the CCHS community will be able to look back on these memorable occasions with great pride.
   
Sincerely,
       
             
Michael J. Mastrullo
Principal 





Moot Court
On Tuesday, May 16th, the finals of the prestigious Denis Cleary Moot Court Competition took place. 

Over the last several months, competitors in the 16 team bracket have been arguing Supreme Court cases in front of Social Studies teachers, Ms. Fox and Ms. Davies. However, the finals are presented before professional judges who have practiced for many years in Massachusetts. 


The Chief Justice in last Tuesday's case was Barbara Lenk of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts. Preparation for each of these cases takes several weeks and countless hours of research, the creation of carefully mulled over legal arguments, and impressive teamwork within pairs. 


The final case was a showdown between petitioners (Millie Ball, Maya Calabria) and respondents (Zoe Dettelbach, Grace Pacelle) in the 2017 case Peña-Rodriguez v. Colorado. This was the first all female final that the competition has seen in many years. All the girls performed admirably.  


After what the judges deemed to be one of the most challenging cases they've heard in CC's Moot Court history, they delivered a ruling for the respondents. Congratulations Zoe and Grace! Both teams are commended for their hard work and confidence.  


Thank you to all staff that made this possible and a special thank you to Ms. Fox and Ms. Davies for their hard work, effort, and support.  


A recording of the proceedings will be aired shortly on WIQH's channel. 






METCO Senior Dinner
By Aaron Joncas, METCO Director
This year's graduating class includes 13 students from Boston enrolled through METCO. Last Friday we celebrated their accomplishments with family, friends, and members of our CCHS staff at our annual senior dinner. Six of the students attended elementary and middle school in Concord, while seven joined us as freshmen at CCHS. 

They have demonstrated high academic achievement, performed admirably as actors and musicians, excelled in athletics and contributed exemplary citizenship. A highlight of the dinner each year is a video compilation of students reflecting on their CPS and CCHS experiences. 


Pictures from the evening:  https://youtu.be/HiPOHA-x0DA




Dee Dee Trotter & CCHS Students

Olympic Champion Visits CCHS
Olympic Champion DeeDee Trotter visited CCHS on Thursday to share her compelling story not only from her experience training for and participating in three Olympic Games, but also from traveling the world as a professional athlete.

She holds two Olympic gold medals in the 4×400m relay (2004 and 2012), as well as an individual bronze medal in the 400m sprint (2012). Outside the Olympics, she has won the IAAF World Championships, the IAAF World Indoor Championships, and the IAAF World Relays. DeeDee has established herself off the track as the founder of Test Me I’m Clean, a charity dedicated to combating the abuse of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. As a clean athlete herself, she founded the charity in order to fight the glorification of drugs in athletics and dispute the assumption that all elite athletes are doping.  Her message was one of perseverance, dedication, and grit.













Pops Concert

This year the Bands and Orchestra is taking their annual POPS Concert outdoors to the amphitheater on Friday, May 19th at 7pm. ("Pops on the Patio") 

The concert will feature the Repertory Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra and Concert Band, culminating with a special presentation by our graduating seniors.
Bring the family and enjoy some snacks/refreshments and some music from Star Trek, West Side Story, The Beatles, James Bond and more! Tickets are $10 at the door.
Student Newspaper
Read the Voice! Spamalot Review, POPS Concert, Feelings about Prom, TV and Movie Reviews, Sports Updates and More!
http://www.cchsvoice.org/



The Adrian Martinez Classic 
The 2017 Adrian Martinez Classic will feature a dozen athletes who have represented
their country at the Olympics or World Championships, and the men's mile includes 15 sub-
4:00 milers. 

The meet – Thursday, June 1st in Concord, Massachusetts – honors the memory of

local runner Adrian Martinez, who loved track and field and the friendships that grow from it. The evening will begin with community races for runners of all abilities and will finish
with a flourish, as the High-Performance athletes chase fast times and $30,000 in prize money.

Event Flyer



NEXT YEAR’S SCHEDULES 
By CCHS Guidance Department
Nex Year's Schedules will be available to view on Aspen starting Friday, May 19th, after 3:00 pm. 

Some schedules require changes. If so, there is a pre-scheduled arena appointment on the bottom of the schedule.View your schedule after 3:00 pm on Friday and look to see if you have a scheduling arena appointment. Appointments start at 8:00 am Monday 5/22, in the Learning Commons. 


VERY IMPORTANT: Always check your school email for notices from the Guidance & Counseling Department.



"Harmony of the Cell" by Glyn Mardis

CCHS Student Art Exhibit
The annual CCHS Art Exhibition at Concord Art runs from May 18th through June 4th. The opening reception last night was a great success.   Please join us for refreshments and to celebrate the creative work of our students!  There will be a scholarship presentation at 7:00pm.

Here is a link to Concord Art: http://www.concordart.org/exhibitions/concord-carlisle-high-school-show-3



Hudson-Concord Elks Awards
The Hudson-Concord Elks held their Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Wed, May 17th. Students who applied from CCHS and surrounding towns won Scholarships for "Outstanding Achievement, Academics, Scholarship and Good Citizenship"

Students in the photograph: Thomas Copland, William Palmer, Benjamin Gates, Nia Dorsey, Sharissa Thompson, Erica Chin, & Deedy Chang.  

Other award recipients not pictured: Abraham Waldman, Kristina Webster, Katherine Williams


Free Virtual High School Summer Classes
By Ann Little
For the first time, thanks to a generous, anonymous grant, we are pleased to be able to offer fully subsidized four and eight week VHS summer classes to all students. Students may take classes for credit recovery or for enrichment, and credits will be awarded based on contact hours.

To learn more about the summer program, please visit http://thevhscollaborative.org/?q=node/9. Students who are interested should consult with their guidance counselors and then sign up via this Google Form link:https://goo.gl/forms/LE6ZSS3grQ8dh9mr1.

Summer VHS class registration is ongoing but SHOULD BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN 6/15/17 to ensure registration through the VHS site coordinator.  Questions should be addressed to Ann Little, VHS Site Coordinator:  alittle@concordcarlisle.org.






Senior Awards Night 
Academic achievement and graduation awards for Seniors
Date: May 30
Time: 6:30
Location: CCHS Dining Commons

Senior Banquet
Date: May 31
Time: 6:30
Location: Nashawtuc Country Club

Graduation
Celebrating the Class of 2017
Date: June 3
Time: 11:00am
Location: CCHS


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