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			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 pm Intramural Floor Hockey 3:10 - 5:50 pm STEP classes	Mar. 21 Fri 3:05 pm Intramural Floor Hockey
Mar. 24 Mon. MCAS Gr 3 - 8 1:45 pm - 5:50 pm STEP classes 3:05 pm Intramural Floor Hockey	Mar. 25 Tues. MCAS Gr 3 - 8 8:50 am - Molvig Publishing Celebration 3:05 pm STEP Learn to Fly 3:05 pm Shakespeare Theater Program 3:05 pm Intramural Floor Hockey	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
Mar. 31 Mon. MCAS Gr 3 - 8 1:45 pm - 5:50 pm STEP classes	Apr. 1 Tues. MCAS Gr 3 - 8 3:05 pm STEP Learn to Fly 3:05 pm Shakespeare Theater Program 3:05 pm Baseball Tryouts (7th & 8th)	Apr. 2 Wed. MCAS Gr 3 - 8 3:05 pm Baseball Tryouts (7th & 8th) 7:00 pm School Committee meeting	Apr. 3 Thurs. MCAS Gr 3 - 8 2:30 pm Math League Meet Home 3:05 pm Baseball Tryouts (6th) 3:10 - 5:50 pm STEP classes 7:30 pm Pre-MICCA Concert	Apr. 4 Fri. MCAS Gr 3 - 8 7:00 pm Friday Night Live Apr. 5 & 6 MICCA Choral and Band Festivals
Apr. 7 Mon.	Apr. 8 Tues. 11:51 Early Release 5 - 8 12:30 Early Release K - 4 9:00 am CSA Meeting	Apr. 9 Wed. 8:00 am 3rd Grades to Plimouth Plantation 3:15 pm School Council Student-Faculty Basketball Game	Apr. 10 Thurs. 3:10 - 5:50 pm STEP classes 3:15 pm Strategic Planning Team 7:00 pm School Building Committee	Apr. 11 Fri.
Apr. 14 Mon. 3:05 pm STEP Learn to Fly	Apr. 15 Tues. 3:05 pm STEP Learn to Fly 3:05 pm Shakespeare Theater Program 3:15 pm Technology Team Meeting	Apr. 16 Wed. 7:00 pm School Committee meeting	April 17 Thurs. 9:00 CSA Parent Informational Coffee - Budget 3:05 pm Shakespeare Theater Program 3:10 - 5:50 pm STEP classes	Apr. 18 Fri. Vacation begins after last class


		From the Superintendent's Desk Marie H. Doyle

Dear Parents,

With all the attention focused recently on the budget for next year, we might take a moment to highlight the continuing excellence at Carlisle Public Schools through some of the leading programs we offer.

First, we continue to lead in STEM education through our after school science program. Our STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering Program) clubs are going strong. We are offering 7 programs that include 93 students from pre-kindergarten through 8^th grade. Offerings include early inventions, simple machines, flight simulation, lego robotics, structures, and Kinderscience. The clubs have been extremely popular and our success is due to the hard work of parents Peg Gladstone and Wendy Powell, the talented teachers, and the enthusiastic students.

In another science based endeavor, two of our middle school science teachers have been attending training classes at UMass Lowell to learn about the UML Design Lab programs and to participate in a study regarding the extension of the highly successful summer Design Camps to after-school programs. The Design Lab is collaboration between UMass and local businesses to provide engineering programs for elementary and high school students. Following their training, Wendy Stack and Brad Cranston are currently offering Design Lab after-school classes in electrical engineering for ten weeks to 24 sixth and seventh graders; next year, they will offer two more after school sessions as well. All funding and materials for the classes come through a STEM grant. Wendy Stack will also be participating as an instructor in this summer’s Design Camp at UMass. All this comes as we continue to read that American students are falling behind their counterparts across the globe in mathematics and science; we also are aware of the potential shortage of STEM workers in the United States within the next ten years due to retirements and fewer students entering these career tracks. Programs like the Design Labs and the STEP clubs are essential if we are to close this pressing gap.

Third, on March 12^th, Chiao Bin Huang and I were invited to present at the New England World Language Department Chairs Seminar at UMass Boston, sponsored by Primary Source. The topic of the seminar was “Building a Model Chinese Program.” The Carlisle presentation received positive recognition for having a successful Mandarin Chinese program, and we answered many questions from representatives of schools still working to bring Chinese to their districts. The slide show presented details on how to set up a Chinese program as well as photos of students learning Chinese and teachers visiting China. Video clips of the award winning town-wide Chinese New Year celebration were also included. If you would like to view the presentation, it’s posted on the school website.

Carlisle is at the forefront of global education, as more systems explore offering Mandarin, elementary Spanish, and expanded global perspectives to the curriculum. Primary Source, graciously funded by the Carlisle Education Foundation, has provided rich experiences for our teachers leading to an expanded focus on global education. When the teachers return from classes, they state that the offerings are of the highest caliber and often say that it is the best staff development program that they have experienced. Currently Primary Source is expanding their courses to include India courses on Latin America. Primary Source, highly regarded in metro-west school districts, has asked Carlisle teachers and administrators to present at various workshops and conferences due to the outstanding nature of our programs, curriculum and staff.

As we struggle daily to produce a budget in difficult economic times, we do well to remember that we have an excellent school, staffed by outstanding teachers, and supported by generous parents. The efforts of all allows us to continue to lead the way with programs like STEP, Design Labs, world languages and global education.

Sincerely,
Marie Doyle

The second year of our student anti-bullying survey is complete showing a 10% overall reduction in those reporting incidents of bullying since the prior year. Some grades reported significant reductions, while others were incremental. This survey indicates student bullying behavior occurs primarily during transitions and in less supervised areas such as in the halls, on the playground & on buses. Though pleased with progress, we wish to eradicate all instances of bullying behavior experienced in our school and are committed to continuing to address incidents immediately and effectively to insure continued and rapid progress.

Programmatically, we will continue working with students in the Open Circle and Second Step programs, as well as through the Advisory and Health classes to educate how bullying hurts and how students can all help prevent, stop, or respond to this behavior effectively, and seek adult help as needed. We continue to promote student outreach to others through leadership projects such as the coin and coat drives, the CRAFTY program and fund raising efforts for a school in Africa to promote respect and kindness while teaching students to lead and demonstrate compassion and empathy for others.

The principals work with grade level teams as was done last year to enhance anti-bullying plans and foster student leadership. The essential questions we continue to address include:

All bullying prevention programs extend and combine the six basic strategies outlined in the Stan Davis book we have read as a group Schools Where Everyone Belongs:

In addition, when a student is sent to a principal for disciplinary support, an Administrative Response Rubric is utilized. The rubric itself is designed around teachings from the Davis book. It addresses behavior ranging from teasing and exclusion to threats and violence. Consequences range from personal apologies, parental contact, and loss of privileges to suspension, behavior plans, and counseling intervention. This rubric is followed with each child after time is spent reflecting upon and writing about the incident that caused a teacher to send a student to the office. In this reflection form, each student must clearly state what occurred, what role s/he played, how s/he would handle the situation differently next time, and what responsibility s/he will take to make amends to the student aggrieved. If bullying was involved, a follow-up meeting between the parties is often called (if the target of the bullying behavior is willing) to clear the air, make apologies and restitution, and set behavioral expectations. It is clearly explained to the person responsible for the bullying behavior that if any retaliation or continued bullying occurs as a result of the first incident, consequences will increase significantly. If warranted, this is followed up with a behavior plan contract for repetitive behavior on the part of the bully. The target of the bullying behavior is supported with check-ins by teachers, psychologists, or administrators, and is asked to immediately report any continuing bullying behavior. Role-playing how to set limits to avoid or respond to bullying behavior is provided to the target to empower and build confidence in her or him in learning how to respond to bullying behavior.

Parents play a vital role in supporting appropriate standards of behavior. Teachers and administrators notify them of any infractions involving significant or repeated issues of disrespect, violence, or other forms of bullying behavior. Discussions with parents include asking about effective methods they employ at home to change behaviors, inquiring about any information from home that may be impacting behaviors at school, and asking parents to work in partnership with the school to follow up with discussion and response when the child returns home that day.

Before and after school clubs also play a key role in keeping our students safe. Research shows that the time of least supervision for a significant number of pre-teens and teens is from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. The Carlisle Schools offer a variety of clubs, sports and intramurals to address this need. As these are parent paid, we also provide scholarships and sliding scales for those who cannot afford the stipends.

By providing immediate response to bullying behaviors, teaching students to respect and celebrate their differences, building student leadership capacity to stand up to bullying, and by providing safe communities to continue to learn in and meet with a variety of other children before and after school, we are keeping students safe and building student responsibility and a sense of community in our school. We will continue to strive to reduce the number of incidents occurring so our school remains a safe place for all children. Our lofty goal is to have a school where bullying never happens and respect is demonstrated by all. It will require continued vigilance but we have made a difference over the past year.

School Calendar for 2008 - 2009
At the March 19th meeting, the School Committee approved the final calendar for next school year. The calendar is posted on the school website, and you can also access a copy here for printing by clicking on the calendar link.

You Are Invited -- Superintendent's Coffee
Please join Superintendent Marie Doyle for coffee and informal conversation Thursday, March 27th in the Corey Dining Room. All are welcome!

Art Show at Gleason
If you missed the opening of the student art show at the Gleason Library last weekend, there's still plenty of time to view the exhibit. Student artwork will be on display until April 25th in this 2nd annual show. Stop by and see the wonderful work done by our art students.

8th Grade Slideshow Pictures Needed
The Slideshow Committee is in need of baby, preschool, elementary and middle school pictures of your child for inclusion in the class video to be shown following the graduation ceremony. Group pictures from field trips, parades, sports, concerts, dances, plays, and other Carlisle school events are also appreciated. Please submit up to ten photos (mark each photo with child’s name) in an envelope or zip-lock bag (marked with last name and homeroom) to the drop off box in your child’s homeroom. You may also send photos on a disk (marked with your child’s name) in to your child’s homeroom or send via email (200 resolution or better) to April Stone at aprilestone@comcast.net or Kate McCandless at komcc@earthlink.net. Please send your pictures in as soon as possible. Deadline is May 9th! Any questions please contact Karen Verrill (kjverrill@aol.com), Kate McCandless or April Stone. Thank you.

Annual Kindergarten Talk
Parents of children eligible to enter Kindergarten in the fall of 2008 are cordially invited to attend our annual Kindergarten talk on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Robbins Library of the Carlisle Public Schools. If you have any questions, please call Jennifer Lipton or Sheila Morris 978-369-6550.

*Math League Community Challenge*
	Our final Math League meet is at home on Thursday APRIL 3, 2008. Our traditional end of the season celebration is immediately afterwards. All parents and siblings of Math League members, as well as any community members, faculty, and staff are invited to join us for pizza and a mock meet. Pizza is from about 5:45-6:30 and is $2 a slice for either cheese or pepperoni. At 6:30 teams of students and adults will attempt tp complete a typical Math League question. Please click here for further details and a participation form.

SPRING 2008 MCAS
MCAS begins next week, 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.

School Committee News
The School Committee will be discussing facility use and student fees for next year at the next meeting, April 2, 2008. On April 16th, the School Committee meeting will begin with a public hearing on the school budget for next year. All are invited and encouraged to attend the meetings.

CPAC Meeting
The next parent support group meeting will be on the morning of March 28th at 9am at the home of Meryl Lim, 96 Ice Pond. All parents of children with special needs are welcome. Questions? Please call Kris Tocci 978 371 6498 or Lori Tucker 978 371 3292.

Acts of Kindness
Our students are often remarkably kind and thoughtful, and we would like to recognize two recent acts of kindness. Kindergartner William Chaffin decided to celebrate his birthday with special gifts this year. For his party, instead of gifts, he asked his friends to make a donation to the school library. The result was a monetary donation of $250 for the school library.


	Last week a 5th grader lost a ten dollar bill. Third grader Anthony Brigiotta found the money, turned it into the office, and last Thursday he returned it to the 5th grade student.

A big THANK YOU to William and Anthony. They are excellent role models for their fellow students!

Vocal Music Programs for Children
Making music is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Children often find this joy through the use of their voice. Finding good vocal opportunities for young singers is not always easy. It is not usually recommended for students under the age of 12-14 to take private voice lessons; the repertoire and vocal demands are not appropriate for their developmental level. However, there are choral music programs that are specifically designed for young voices that wish to explore music outside of the school setting. These programs can develop their music skills and knowledge, enhance their love and appreciation of music, and build their self-confidence. If you would like information about these programs, please contact Megan Fitzharris at mfitzharris@carlisle.mec.edu.

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.


	Math and Science at CPS

		3.14159 - Pi Day March 14th

			After-School STEP Clubs

UMass Lowell Design Lab Electricity Program

CSA News
www.carlisleschoolassociation.org

Water Park Fun
As you may already know, the Coco Key water park has been in the news recently. Over February vacation, they experienced some problems with their chlorine levels and some guests complained of skin irritation and other symptoms associated with exposure to high levels of chlorine. The complaints were primarily from guests who had spent a lot of time in the hot tub. After the problem was identified, the company closed the water park until specific problems could be identified and corrected. As troubling as the press was, the incident is not that uncommon at pools and water parks across the country.

During the past week, the company has been working with the Board of Health and is scheduled to be closed through Friday, March 14th. They have brought in employees from around the country to help with the project. This time will be used to review new processes and undertake annual maintenance that was originally scheduled for later this month. Upon reopening, the Board of Health will be taking an active role to assure that the park is a safe and fun environment.

Our group is scheduled to visit on Sunday, March 30th. Our primary goal is to have a fun and safe event for the Carlisle School community. We will continue to work towards this goal. We work closely with the staff at Coco Key to review any additional developments over the next three weeks. If for some reason we should have to cancel the event, we will be able to refund all tickets. We will also extend the deadline for ticket purchase one week until Friday, March 21st. We will send additional information, if needed, as it becomes available.

Tickets are on sale now. Please click here for an order form. Questions: Dan Jacques - 978-371-6411 or danclive@comcast.net.

CSA meeting April 8
The next monthly meeting of the Carlisle School Association (CSA) will be on April 8 at 9 a.m. 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, please join us.

CSA parent informational coffee April 17
Carlisle’s annual town meeting is fast approaching. The school budget is a substantial line item in the overall town budget. Please join us with presenter Marie Doyle, superintendent of Carlisle Public Schools, for an update at 9:00am in the Corey Dining Room.

Internet Safety Training March 26th
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.

Carlisle Education Foundation News		www.carlislecef.org

	Save the Date Next Annual Auction & Dinner & Dance Saturday, November 15th 2008 at the International in Bolton. Please mark your calendar now for this special event.
Thanks to the Education Foundation from Teachers Sue Laporte and Amy Sutherland Through the generosity of the Davida Fox-Melanson Grant and the Carlisle Education Foundation, Amy Sutherland and I were privileged to attend the Read, Write, and Talk Literacy Institute in Santa Fe in January. This institute featured national leaders in the field of literacy such as Ellin Keene, Harvey Daniels, and Katherine Bomer. Ellin Keene, a researcher who co-authored, Mosaic of Thought, a ground-breaking book in the teaching of reading comprehension, shared her findings from her latest research. She is looking at the behavioral dimensions we can observe when people truly comprehend. How exciting it was to be among the first to hear how this applies to the classroom! At this institute Amy and I became students ourselves. We were taught comprehension strategies and were required to use these strategies to learn about a specific aspect of the unique and historical city we were visiting. Furthermore, we were asked to design and present a project that demonstrated our new learning. Educators worked in small groups with participants who represented over 40 states. It was a three-fold experience: learning and using the latest comprehension tools, making connections with new material (Santa Fe and the westward expansion), and meeting and learning from educators from all over the country. We feel very fortunate to work in a school system that values life long learning. Attending institutes at the national level allows us to learn current and best practice. We plan on sharing the information from this institute with our colleagues through a Carlisle College course that will be offered in the fall. Sincerely, Sue Helenius-LaPorte

		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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Carlisle Kids’ House and Carlisle recreation have teamed up for our “First Annual Spring Activities Fair,” on Wednesday, April 2^nd, 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*

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Early Release Day Movie at Gleason Public Library Let yourself fall into an updated magical, musical, funny fairytale where breaking into song can help overcome almost any problem. Suspend your disbelief and enjoy on Tuesday, April 8^th(early release day). Where: Gleason Public Library, 3^rd floor Hollis room. Time: 2:45pm-4:30pm. We will provide snacks. Movie rating is PG. Grades 5-8 only. Any questions, please call the Gleason Public Library at 978-369-4898. Introduction to Birding Have you been curious about birds you have seen? On Tuesday, April 8, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gleason Public Library, D'Ann and Tom Brownrigg will present an introduction to seeing and enjoying birds in Carlisle and elsewhere. The Brownriggs have lived in Carlisle for over 30 years, and have been birding nearly as long. The Brownriggs will discuss why and how they enjoy birding, general information on bird families and behavior, and birding resources. Birds’ lives are easier to observe than those of most other animals. Their beauty and variety provides a focus for enjoying nature. Participants will have the opportunity to try out binoculars and spotting scopes. The Brownriggs will also suggest good birding spots in and around Carlisle. There will be a field trip to Foss Farm on Saturday, April 19 at 8 AM (rain date April 20) where we will look for resident and early migrant birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. This program is presented by the Carlisle Land Stewardship Committee and the Friends of the Gleason Public Library. The program is free and open to the public. No pre-registration is required. To learn more about this program, contact the library's reference desk at 978-369-4898. This program is part of a series made possible by an Equal Access grant funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. To learn more about other library events, please visit www.gleasonlibrary.org or call 978-369-4898.

Community Service Opportunity
On Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 10:00am the Recreation Commission is looking for help to disassemble the ice rink at Kimballs Farm. If students are interested in volunteering their time or completing required community service hours please contact the Carlisle Recreation Commission at 978-369-9815 or by email at rec@carlisle.mec.edu.

Center for Parents and Teachers Parent Workshops
Rick Irving, LicSW, will present a talk on “Setting Limits with your Adolescent” at the Concord Carlisle High School Library, 500 Walden Street, Concord, MA, on Monday, March 31, from 7:30-9PM.

In his inimitable style of straight-talk, practicality and humor, Rick Irving will address the following dilemmas and provide concrete strategies in response:

How do you allow your teens to experience increasing independence while at the same time guard their safety?
How can parents strike a balance between “legality” (your rules) and “leeway” (their freedom)?

Pre-registration appreciated for planning purposes. Email or call: amartinez@colonial.net or 978-202-1146. This program is offered by the Concord Carlisle High School Parents Association in collaboration with the Center for Parents and Teachers. A free-will offering of $8-$10 will be collected at the door to be used toward future programs of the Center for Parents and Teachers.
The Center for Parents and Teachers is a Concord Carlisle Community Chest-funded organization.

Music Knows No Borders: CCHS Concert and Repertory Bands Join with Japanese Bands at Symphony Hall
On Friday March 28th, 180 CCHS band students will join 100 students from the Sapporo Shiroishi Symphonic Wind Ensemble on the stage at Symphony Hall in a cross cultural celebration of music. The visit from Shiroishi is part of the continuing relationship between the two bands that has included previous visits to Concord and CCHS trips to Japan. Tickets for the 8:00pm event are $50, $35 and $20 and can be purchased by sending a check made out to CCHS BANDS to Stephanie Smith, 341 Russell St., Carlisle MA 01741 attn: Symphony Hall tickets, at Fern’s, the Concord Toy Shop, the main office at the high school or through the Symphony Hall Box Office Mon - Sat 10 AM to 6 PM, Symphony Charge @ (617) 266-1200 or (888) 266-1200Online @ www.bostonsymphonyhall.org.

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.

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

Next Buzz Issue
The next Buzz will be published on April 10th. Please email your submissions to Claire Wilcox at cwilcox@carlisle.mec.edu by Friday, April 4th. 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.

Principals' Corner

Jim Halliday, Middle School Principal
Patrice Hurley, Elementary Principal