March 6, 2008

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Calendar

Mar. 6 Thurs

3:05 - 5:50 STEP classes

 Mar. 7 Fri

3:05 Intramural Gymnastics

7:00 pm Friday Night Live
Mar. 10 Mon.

1:45 pm - 5:50 pm STEP classes

 Mar. 11 Tues.

3:05 pm STEP Learn to Fly
3:05 pm Shakespeare Theater Program
3:15 pm Technology Team Meeting

 Mar. 12 Wed.

3:05 pm Intramural Floor Hockey

 Mar. 13 Thurs.

3:05 Intramural Floor Hockey
3:10 - 5:50 STEP classes

6:30 pm Math Family Games Night
7:00 pm School Building Committee

 Mar. 14 Fri.
Report Cards Distributed
Math Pi Day

3:05 Intramural Floor Hockey


Mar. 15 Sat.
11:00 am Student Art Exhibit Opening at Gleason Library
Mar. 17 Mon.

1:45 pm - 5:50 pm STEP classes

 Mar. 18 Tues.
11:51 Early Release 5 - 8
12:30 Early Release K - 4

9:00 am CSA Meeting
12:30 STEP Learn to Fly

 Mar. 19 Wed.
Professional Day - Parent Conferences

7:00 pm School Committee

 Mar. 20 Thurs

8:50 am 2nd Grade to Mechanics Hall
9:00 am CSA Parent Informational Coffee - bullying survey & curriculum cultural integration
3:05 Intramural Floor Hockey
3:10 - 5:50 STEP classes

 Mar. 21 Fri

Mar. 24 Mon.
MCAS Gr 3 - 8

1:45 pm - 5:50 pm STEP classes

 Mar. 25 Tues.
MCAS Gr 3 - 8

3:05 pm STEP Learn to Fly
3:05 Shakespeare Theater Program

 Mar. 26 Wed.
MCAS Gr 3 - 8

7:00 pm CSA Internet Safety Program

Ken Phillips - Artist in Residence

 Mar. 27 Thurs.
MCAS Gr 3 - 8

8:45 am Superintendent/Parent Coffee

7:00 pm School Building Committee

 Mar. 28 Fri.
MCAS Gr 3 - 8

4:00 pm MS Choir Performance at MMEA

From the Superintendent's Desk

Marie H. Doyle

Dear Parents,

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Joyce Mehaffey as the new middle school principal.  Please see the press release in the “School Events/Information” section to read more about Dr. Mehaffey.

Money is on our minds at CPS as we continue to discuss budget needs for next year and hear about the suffering of our friends in our Africa.  

On the local level, we are working to come forward with a budget supported by all Town boards.  Meetings continue with the School Committee, Finance Committee, and Selectmen to determine a budget agreeable to all parties. Please do follow these discussions by attending meetings, watching the cable broadcast, or reading the notes.

The Building Committee is working on a timeline for the Spalding project.  We will bring this forward the plan to the Selectmen in March for their approval as we continue to work with the MSBA to secure funding.

Mr. Darasz has received word from our friends in Kenya that the recent riots have impacted our sponsored students, their families and their school.  One of our sponsored students, Kenneth Ngetich, lost his father when he was shot by police along Eldoret-Nairobi road while he was walking to a shopping center.  Many residents were hit hard by the violence and have left the area.  Many of the parents of the African students have lost businesses, as they are farmers who sell their produce to the local people; others have had their fields destroyed.   Our African friends are struggling to survive, and local schools are closing due to severely limited resources.  Peter Darasz and his class will be collecting monetary donations to send over immediately to help out.  If you would like to join Mr. D and me in making a donation, please make the check payable to the KIMbia Foundation and deliver the check to the office or Mr. D’s classroom.  Should you wish to learn more, please access the website http://kimbia.net/.

Reading the news from Kenya reminds me of how fortunate we are to live in a country and community where we are safe and protected.  While we struggle to bring forth an approved budget, it gives us perspective as to what is most important: our family, friends and safety.  It is difficult to believe that every child in the world still does not have the right to attend school.

 Sincerely,
Marie Doyle

Principals' Corner
Jim Halliday, Middle School Principal
Patrice Hurley, Elementary Principal

Dear Carlisle Families,

It is hard to believe that more than six of almost ten months of the school year have been completed! March has come in like a lion with yet another beautiful snowstorm, thankfully this time on a Friday evening with children safely tucked in bed without the worry of a slippery commute in the morning. We begin our first round of MCAS testing from March 24-April 3. Much work has been done by curriculum coordinators, teachers, and administrators in reviewing our scores from last year. We find that these standardized tests provide valuable data in determining what is being taught in our school according to our state standards and district benchmarks. Concentrating on vertical and horizontal articulation of the curriculum to address gaps and focusing on executive functioning structures we can add to strengthen students organization and structure through our professional development this year has been a rewarding and collegial experience for all of us. More importantly, these standardized tests (designated as the most rigorous in the nation) assess what students are learning and inform our faculty where we are hitting the mark (much of the time at the very top of districts statewide) and where we need to concentrate greater effort in teaching specific concepts or developing more explicit skill building. 

Habits of mind have also become important considerations upon review of our MCAS scores.  The amount of time students spent assessing what was truly asked in questions, following directions, providing thorough responses, and investing quality effort, have all played a role in scores obtained.  The collective thinking of our professionals led us to address these needs from within the curriculum, building on the skills and habits of mind and emphasizing or reteaching concepts through the existing curriculum rather that making this an “add-on curriculum” or teaching test taking techniques in isolation.  We believe this has been a productive learning experience for professionals and students alike and look forward to a successful upcoming *MCAS season with a focus on pride and ease in demonstrating the skills and knowledge gained over the year.

*Please note – during MCAS season:

If there is any chance your child will be unavoidably absent during the testing windows due to necessary medical or other reasons, please contact us as much as possible in advance so that we may apply for an exemption with the D.O.E.  We would also appreciate your cooperation in not planning family vacations during the MCAS testing periods.  Any student who does not complete one or more specific tests due to unexcused absences (vacations, etc.) during the testing windows of March 24-April 3 and May 12-28, automatically receives a zero on that/those tests.  When this happens, it does not reflect a child’s true ability.  Further, these zeros do count in determining our average district scores.

Sincerely,
Patrice Hurley and Jim Halliday

School Events/Information

New Middle School Principal Hired
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Joyce Mehaffey has accepted the position of Middle School Principal.  All of her references gave high praise that included feedback on her intelligence, humor, dedication and loyalty.  Parents, staff, and students gave excellent feedback during her visit to the Carlisle School on February 28th.  Many thanks to the hiring committee for identifying this exemplary leader to join us in Carlisle: Patrice Hurley, Karen Slack, Jim Halliday, Tracy Malone, Cheryl Hay, Kathy Horan, Jim Zimmerman, Holly Salemy, and Kris Tocci. Joyce will begin work in Carlisle on July 7th; please join us in welcoming her to our community.  We will hold a reception for parents in the fall so community members may have a chance to meet her.

Joyce has a very strong background across a spectrum of educational experiences.  Since 1998 she has worked in the Greenfield, MA school district, where she currently she serves as Director of Curriculum and Instruction. From 1998 to 2004, she was the principal at the Newton Elementary School in Greenfield. Prior to her Greenfield tenure, Joyce worked as a special educator and school psychologist in New Jersey and in Northfield, MA.  Her educational background includes master’s degrees in teaching and education and a doctoral degree in counseling psychology.  She holds Massachusetts Department of Education certification as a principal for grades K-8, as well as school psychology and as a superintendent.  Her references also indicate that she possesses particular strengths in curriculum leadership and interpersonal relationships with both adults and students.

Thank you to all school community members who participated in the principal selection process.  We anticipate a smooth transition as the administrative team looks forward to working closely with Joyce to maintain and build on the excellence of the Carlisle Public Schools.

SPRING 2008 MCAS
MCAS will be here before you know it, and the table below summarizes the March and April schedule.

Date
MCAS Test
Monday, March 24 5th & 8th Grade ELA Reading Comprehension
Tuesday, March 25

4th  & 7th Grade ELA Long Composition
6th Grade ELA Reading Comprehension
Wednesday, March 26 5th & 8th Grade ELA Reading Comprehension
4th Grade ELA Reading Comprehension
Thursday, March 27

3rd Grade ELA Reading Comprehension
6th & 7th Grade ELA Reading Comprehension
Friday, March 28 3rd & 8th Grade ELA Reading Comprehension
Monday, March 31

4th Grade ELA Reading Comprehension
6th & 7th Grade ELA Reading Comprehension
Tuesday, April 1 4th & 7th Grade ELA Reading Comprehension
Wednesday, April 2

3rd Grade ELA Reading Comprehension
4th Grade ELA Reading Comprehension
5th Grade ELA Reading Comprehension
ELA Composition Make-ups for Grades 4 & 7
All Other Make-ups
Thursday, April 3

Make-ups
Friday, April 4 Make-ups

To print a copy of this schedule, please click here.

Reporting Absent/Tardy Students
Due to the numerous calls the Main Office is receiving, please leave absent or tardy messages regarding your child on the Absentee Line 978-369-0261. If it is busy please continue trying until you get through. You may leave messages on this line 24 hours a day.

Intramural Floor Hockey
All students in grades 4 - 8 are invited to participate in 8 sessions of intramural floor hockey, beginning on March 10th. The cost for the program will be $55.00. For details about program requirements, please click on this link.

Attention 6th Grade Parents:
In the middle school, parent conferences are not required. Teachers will be requesting conferences with some parents for the upcoming conference days on Tuesday March 18 and Wednesday March 19.  If teachers are requesting a conference, you will receive a letter by Wednesday March 12 .  Report cards will go home with students the following Friday March 14.  In the 6th grade, we meet with parents as a team of teachers for 20 minutes.  

If the team has not requested a conference with you and you have concerns, and would like to meet with the 6th grade team, please e-mail Mr. Gale at  wgale@carlisle.mec.edu on Friday March 14 or Monday March 17.   Please specify the day, Tuesday Match 18 or Wednesday March 19,  and times you may be available.  The 6th grade team will contact you to set up a meeting time.

Student Art Exhibit at Carlisle Gleason Library
Student artwork will be exhibited at the Gleason Library from March 15th - April 25th. On exhibit will be a wide variety of drawing, painting and sculptures created by students in grades K-8. The opening of the show will be on March 15th from 11:00 to 1:00 with refreshments and entertainment by small musical ensembles.

Fourth Annual Math/Strategies Family Games Night
Save the date!!  Thursday March 13th from 6:30 - 8: 15pm. Title 1 is once again sponsoring a family games night. It is open to all families and all ages K-8. You won’t want to miss it this year!! The format will be similar to last year. The games we will use were purchased last year through the generosity of the CSA and include Set, Domination, 24 (4 different levels/topics), and Happy Cubes.   Other games provided through Title 1 funds are: Quizmo (4 different levels/topics), Skunk, and Stack. Also available through a donation by a Carlisle family is Equate.

On Games Night, you will receive a map of where each game will be running.  You can rotate around at your discretion so you can try a variety of games.  When you leave don’t forget to pick up a list of the games we had available with vendor information should you want to try them at home, some game websites, and of course a door prize! 

Please email Liz Perry, eperry@carlisle.mec.edu, with your name and number of participants by March 1st so that we have idea of the numbers to prepare for. LET’S PLAY MATH!

Annual Mathathon
Problems should be done and money collected, CHECKS ONLY, and turned in by March 13. Be sure to fill in T-shirt size for amounts $35 or more, and other prize choice for amounts over $125. If you will be participating in the Math Games Night-March 13th, there will be a box to drop off your money, or send it in to your child’s teacher by March 13th.

We would also like to solicit adult volunteers who would be interested in some of the behind the scenes work:

  • Counting the money and recording amounts on the computer: This could be done during the Math Games Night on March 13th or at other arranged times from March 17-19.
  • Sorting and delivering prizes: prizes will probably be in around April 1, more information regarding day(s) and time once prizes arrive.

Thank you for supporting this excellent math event with charitable rewards. If you have any questions or you want to sign up to volunteer, please contact: Liz Perry at eperry@carlisle,mec.edu or 369-6550 X3104.

Music Department Choir News
The Carlisle Public School Music Department is proud to announce that the Carlisle Middle School Choir will be performing at the Massachusetts Music Educators’ Association (MMEA) All State Conference on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 4 p.m. The Middle School Choir is one of six ensembles (one of only two choral ensembles) and the only middle school group from across the state to be chosen to perform at this prestigious event. The concert will take place in the Imperial Ballroom of The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers and will be attended by the families of the performers and music educators from all over Massachusetts.

The Music Department is also pleased to announce that the Middle School Advanced Choir has been chosen to perform as a demonstration group for a workshop at the MMEA All State Conference on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 12 p.m. The M. S. Advanced Choir will be working with the esteemed Dr. Kenneth Phillips as he presents his workshop, Teaching Kids to Sing.

In preparation for these two exciting events, the Carlisle Public School Music Department will be hosting a Choral Artist in Residence, Dr. Kenneth Phillips, Professor of Music and Director of graduate studies in music education at Gordon College on March 5, 6, and 26, 2008.   During his residency at the Carlisle Public School, Dr. Phillips will have the opportunity to work with the Middle School Choir, Middle School Advanced Choir, and the Fourth Grade Chorus. He will work as a clinician with the Middle School Choir to assist them in their preparations for the MMEA Concert on March 28th and the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors’ Association (MICCA) Festival on April 5, 2008. This will include hearing the ensemble perform, providing feedback, and working on specific techniques, such as breath and phrasing. Phillips will also prepare the M. S. Advanced Choir for their Workshop performance on March 29th. Finally, he will meet with the Fourth Grade Chorus to assist with the teaching of the basic building blocks of good singing technique. Utilizing the methods in Teaching Kids to Sing with three ensembles, Phillips will ‘energize the body, breath, ear, voice, and song.’  For more information about Dr. Phillips, please click here to access the Gordon College website.

April is National Jazz Month - Announcing….a Jazz Workshop!
Directed by Deana Saada-Smith, Carlisle School Band Director
Open to all 5th-8th graders who currently play an instrument. Students will meet for 6 consecutive Thursdays, 2:20-3:05 in the Corey auditorium. The workshop will consist of working on a jazz ensemble piece of music, learning about famous jazz artists as well as an introduction to improvisation! Students will perform at the June band concert! All instruments are welcome (even non-traditional jazz instruments). Please note, if instrument is keyboard (piano) please be prepared to bring one to play, as the school does not have enough for multiple students.

For more information, or to obtain a registration form, please see or e-mail Mrs. Saada-Smith dsaadasmith@carlisle.mec.edu Registration forms are due to Mrs. Saada-Smith no later than Monday, March 24th. The Jazz Workshop is made possible by a grant from the Davita Fox-Melanson Fund for Teaching Excellence.

June Field Day Dates Are Set
Middle School Field Day:  Friday May 30th  (rain date:  Friday June 6).  Grades 5 & 6:  9 - 11:10.  Grades 7 & 8:  12 - 2:10.
Elementary School Field Day:  Monday June 2nd (rain date:   Monday June 9).  Grades K – 2: 10 – 11:15.  Grades 3 & 4:  1 – 2:15.

Class Email Lists
If your email address changes, please update your address on the list serve so that you'll still receive important communications from the school. To update your email address, please visit http://lists.carlisle.mec.edu/mailman/admin and make your changes.

 Friday Night Live – March 7th 7:00 to 9:30 PM  
Carlisle students in grades 6-8 are invited join the Carlisle Youth Commission (CYC) for the next FNL on March 7th from 7:00 – 9:30 PM.  There will be more basketball, ping pong, chess, dancing and pizza.  In addition, show off your skills in our newest activity—Guitar Hero!  

A $4.00 admission fee is collected at the door.  Pizza, soda, and water will be available for a small fee.  Please note that any students who are not from the Carlisle School District must have a chaperone present at FNL.  All students must be picked up at 9:30 PM sharp unless they have been signed out by a parent earlier. For additional information, please contact PJ Jewell at 978-371-8995 or by e-mail at pliny.jewell@gmail.com, or contact any member of the CYC.  The CYC looks forward to seeing everyone on Friday, March 7th. 

Photos

Read Across America in honor of Dr. Seuss' Birthday
Celebrated at CPS on Monday, March 3, 2008

CSA News
www.carlisleschoolassociation.org

Water Park Fun
Wouldn't it be great to be able to get away to warm Key West, even for just a few hours? Now you can! Come join other families in a CSA-sponsored event to CoCo Key Water Resort.  Help to raise money and get tickets at a discount.

Tickets are on sale now.  Order forms went home with students and are also available on the CSA website: http://www.carlisleschoolassociation.org/
Questions:  Dan Jacques - 978-371-6411 or danclive@comcast.net

Monthly Meeting March 18th
The next monthly meeting of the CSA will take place on Tuesday, March 18th, at 9:00am in the Corey Dining Room. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you are interested in becoming more involved with the CSA or simply want to learn more about who we are and what we do, please come to this meeting.

 Parent Informational Coffee
This month's meeting will cover a variety of topics. Please make time to join us on Thursday, March 20th, at 9:00am in the Corey Dining Rooms. Agenda items and speakers are:

HOT TOPIC:  Internet Safety!
The CSA, in conjunction with the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, is pleased to bring you an informative training session on Internet Safety on Wednesday, March 26th at 7:30pm in the Corey Auditorium. This presentation is free of charge.  All parents, particularly those who have children in Middle and High School, are encouraged to attend. Brian Cavanaugh, Deputy Director of the Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, will be the featured speaker for the evening.

This timely and informative workshop is designed as an awareness-building training for anyone who wants to better understand today's communication technology. It will provide participants with a better understanding of online safety and the risks, from the types of crime most frequently perpetrated against juveniles, to the criminal law and how it can protect us. Participants will also gain ideas on how to empower parents and youth to be safer online. The phenomenon of cyber-bullying will also be discussed. There will be a question and answer period following the presentation.

Other Items of Interest

Program News
SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE HERE!!!! PLEASE SEE ATTACHED BROCHURE FOR MORE DETAILS AND START PLANNING YOUR CHILDREN’S SUMMER WITH US!  Carlisle Kids' House will be open 8:30am-5:30pm with extended day options available for your children ALL SUMMER LONG!!!!
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Now registering for March 19th Professional Day.  Come join us for a day of swimming and fun at Cedarland Aquatics Center in Haverhill MA!

Carlisle Kids’ House and Carlisle recreation have teamed up for our “First Annual Spring Activities Fair,” on Wednesday, April 2nd, from 5:30pm-7:30 pm at Carlisle Kids’ House-142 East Street. Come see what both programs have to offer your children over the spring and summer months

Please call 978-369-5558, email: carexdirector@comcast.net  or stop by our beautiful location at: 142 East Street, Carlisle for more details!

GPL News
www.gleasonlibrary.org
Early Release Day Movie at the Gleason Public Library
Stuck at home with nothing to do except looking out your window can make your imagination run wild. Is the boredom making you see things or is it reality? Come join us for an afternoon of suspense and humor in this fast paced thriller. When: Tuesday, March 18 (early release day). Where: Third floor Hollis room Gleason Public Library. Time: 2:45pm-4:20pm. Movie rating is PG 13. Grades 5-8 only. Any questions, please call 978-369-4898 (Gleason Public Library).

Folktales from other lands
Join us for some folktales from other lands as part of Coming to America. This event, suggested for ages 5 and up, will be held in the picture book area on Friday, March 21st at 3:30. Stories to be read include The Squeaky Door, a Puerto Rican folktale retold by Margaret Mac Donald and Tops and Bottoms, a trickster tale by Janet Stevens. For more information, call the library at 978-369-4898 and ask for the children’s department.

Sing-along with Liz Buchanan
The ever-popular Liz Buchanan returns to the Gleason Public Library for another singalong for ages 0-4 on Monday, March 17 at 10:30. Children are invited to move with the beat and sing along as Liz presents a half-hour of fun. Along with her classic songs, she will include a few selections form Puerto Rico and Africa. The Friends of the Gleason Library are funding this free performance. For more information, call the library at 978-369-4898 and ask for the children’s department.

Coming to America: March Events at the Gleason Library
Throughout the month of March the Gleason Public Library, Carlisle and Concord Free Public Library will partner to offer programs and displays relating to immigration. The Coming to America events in Carlisle include a children’s sing along, a folk story hour, a food fair, a wandering minstrel of world music, a workshop on scrapbooking, a book discussion group on “Brother, I’m Dying” by Edwidge Danticat, a three part lecture series “American Justice, a historic talk “Two Historic Boston” about early immigration to the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and a community discussion about current immigration in America led by Carlisle’s Roy Watson. A community map will be available in the library for residents to note from where and when their family came to America. We hope many will be able to participate. For more information on the calendar of events, visit the GPL or the website at www.gleasonlibrary.org.  The Friends of the Gleason Public Library provide sponsorship of Coming to America events.

Concord Carlisle Youth Soccer Spring In-Town Registration Extended until March 7
CCYS In-Town has just extended its spring In-Town registration through March 7.  We offer programs for players in Pre-K through Grade 6.  Our spring 2008 season runs from May 3 through June 16 for Pre-K through Gr. 4 and April 16 through mid-June for Grades 5 and 6.  Practices are usually held once per week for Kindergarten through grade 6 and are set by the coaches just prior to the season opening. Registration is $95.  We offer discounts on registration for multiple family members.  We also offer scholarships for those in need, please ask.  To register, go to our website at www.ccysoccer.org and click on Registration.  Please consider volunteering when registering your child. Our program cannot be possible without the hundreds of parents who volunteer each season. A schedule of play times by division is now available on the In-Town page of our website at www.ccysoccer.org . For questions contact Nancy DiRomualdo at nancydiromsoccer@comcast.net or at 978-369-7978.

Center for Parents and Teachers Parent Workshops
The Center for Parents and Teachers is now accepting registration for the following parenting education programs. For more information or to register, contact Angela at amartinez@colonial.net or 978-202-1146.  Please check out the full program descriptions on our website: www.colonial.net/cptweb. 

“Guiding Good Choices” for parents of 5th-8th graders. A 4-part series that will equip parents of teens as they face the question: “Social pressures!  How will my child respond?!?”  Tuesdays, March 4, 18, April 1, 15, 7-8:30PM; Concord Middle School, Sanborn Building, Fee: $40. 

“’You Can’t Make Me!’ Dealing with your Child’s Challenging Behaviors.” A 3- part series running Wednesdays, March 12, 19, 26, 7:00-8:30PM, Gleason Public Library, Carlisle, MA. 

“From Cartwheels to Car Wheels,” A 4-part workshop focusing on setting the course and building character in your child now to help them through their adolescent years.  Held on Thursdays, March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 9:30-11AM, Ripley Building, 120 Meriam Road, Concord, Fee: $60.

The program advertised by the Center for Parents and Teachers, sponsored by the Concord Middle School PTG, "Keeping Kids Safe Online: A Proactive Approach" scheduled for Thursday, March 6, will not take place as announced due to cancellation by presenter.

CCHS Presents Crazy for You
Students at  Concord-Carlisle Regional High School will perform the Tony award-winning Gershwin musical Crazy for You at the CCHS Auditorium on March 7, 8, 9,14, 15, and 16.  Crazy for You is loaded with fun for everyone: infectious Gershwin songs like “I Got Rhythm,” “Embraceable You,” and “Someone to Watch Over Me,” high-energy dance and tap numbers, and even a saloon fight!  Tickets are on sale at www.ccpops.org.  Ticket prices are:  $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens. 

Performing lead roles are: Whit Garling as Bobby Child, Celeste Hall as Polly Baker, Vivenne Carrette as Irene Roth, James Weaver as Lank Hawkins, Owen Callahan as Bela Zangler, and Heather Schloss as Tess. Crazy for You was written by Ken Ludwig, featuring music by Ira and George Gershwin. It opened on Broadway in 1992 and originally ran for 1,622 performances. This musical is to a large extent an adaptation of the George and Ira Gershwin-written musical Girl Crazy (1930).   Crazy for You won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1992.

Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education
The Village University "It's like a graduate seminar!"

The Village University is a unique local daytime program for adult learners seeking serious educational experiences and who wish to remain intellectually curious throughout their lives. This spring the Village University offers four dynamic courses taught by outstanding professionals in their respective fields.

  1. The Craft of Comedy, with James Fox 10 Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30 AM, March 25-June 3   #454
  2. Forensic Document Examination, with Barbara Harding, CDE 5 Tuesdays, 10:00 AM-Noon, March 25-April 22    #455
  3. Talking About Race in the U.S. - Past, Present, & Future, with Joseph Zellner, 6 Thursdays, 10:00 AM-Noon, March 27-May 8   #407
  4.  The Age of Missing Information, with Kate Henchman 8 Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 AM, March 27-May 22   #355

The Village University is made possible with volunteer support by outstanding local educators and donations from participants. Community Education programs are a service of the Concord-Carlisle Schools.  Information and registration are available at www.ace.colonial.net (see "title search" on the home page).

Courses meet at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center in West Concord. $60 donation suggested. The Concord-Carlisle Community Chest provides financial aid so that all citizens may participate.

Buzz Information

Next Buzz Issue
The next Buzz will be published on March 20th.  Please email your submissions to Claire Wilcox at cwilcox@carlisle.mec.edu by Friday, March 14th.   Please attach information to the email in a Word file. To view the Buzz schedule for the year, click here.

To add your email address to the Buzz notification list or to make changes in your email address for the Buzz, please visit the following web address:   http://lists.carlisle.mec.edu/mailman/listinfo/buzz.