CA News
Test of Emergency Mass Notification System
During the afternoon of Friday, December 20, we will be conducting a test of our emergency mass notification system. During the test of this system, called Alertus, will activate both the emergency beacons across campus and the associated app that some have downloaded. While we will change the alert notification language to explicitly reflect the fact that it is a test, we want to let you know in advance so that you will not be surprised by any notice you may receive or activity you may observe on campus. If you have any questions, please be in touch with Michael McSorley at michael_mcsorley@concordacademy.org.
read moreSupport CA & Aussie Wildlife at The Battle, Friday, January 31
The entire Concord community is looking forward to cheering on our four basketball teams and the wrestling squad as they host Lexington Christian Academy in the Battle of Lexington and Concord on Friday, January 31. The event will also serve as a fundraiser for the Australian wildlife rescue organization WIRES (Wildlife Information, Rescue and Educational Services). CA’s student athletic council will be selling T-shirts at the event to support the rescue service. This is the 17th edition of “the Battle.” CA won last year and looks to defend the Red Drum trophy on home “turf” by prevailing in at least three of the five scheduled contests. All games will be played at the SHAC. The girls JV basketball game will start at 3:30 p.m., boys JV basketball at 4:45 p.m., coed varsity wrestling at 5:00 p.m., girls varsity basketball at 6:00 p.m., and boys varsity basketball at 7:30 p.m.
read moreSearching for Internship Opportunities
CA’s InSPIRE (Interested Students Pursuing Internship Research Experiences) program is looking to connect with the CA parent community as we start searching for opportunities for summer 2020! InSPIRE provides six- to eight-week unpaid, research-based experiences to students in the greater Boston area during the summer after their junior year. Students are matched with mentors based on their interests. We are hoping to expand our partnerships to include arts and design, curatorial and archival practices, and humanities research. Please contact Peter Boskey ’08 (peter_boskey@concordacademy.org) for more information.
Last year’s InSPIRE partnerships included:
Machine learning at Harvard University
Data analysis at Salary.com
CRISPR research at Tufts University
Social learning at Boston University and the Museum of Science
Genomic medicine at Mass General Hospital
Genetic clinical trial research at Dana Farber
read moreLast year’s InSPIRE partnerships included:
Machine learning at Harvard University
Data analysis at Salary.com
CRISPR research at Tufts University
Social learning at Boston University and the Museum of Science
Genomic medicine at Mass General Hospital
Genetic clinical trial research at Dana Farber
Feedback on End-of-Semester Assessment Period
We would appreciate your feedback on your child's experience of the end of the fall semester. Thanks to those who have already completed the survey. If you have not and would like to share your thoughts, please use this survey to do so. We are also collecting feedback from students, faculty, and staff and will use these responses as we look ahead to future semesters.
read moreNAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference and NAIS People of Color Conference
CA sent six students to the NAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) in early December and nine adults to the NAIS People of Color Conference (PoCC). This year’s conference was held in Seattle, Wash. One student said of their SDLC experience, “It was being with 2000 other diverse like-minded kids from all over the world that made it special.”
read morePerforming Arts Student Achievements
The Performing Arts Department would like to congratulate and recognize the following students for their achievements:
Jimmy Cai ’22 (cello – orchestra)
Gary Sun ’22 (tenor – chorus)
Adam Winograd ’21 (violin – orchestra)
On their acceptance to the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) Eastern Senior Festival District ensembles. Over 1,000 high-schoolers around the Eastern District auditioned for limited spots in a number of ensembles. Students were evaluated on rudiments such as sight-reading, scales, and musicianship. Concerts will be held at the Boston Latin School on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Henry Patton ’21 (tenor)
On his acceptance into the International High School Honors Concert Choir. The choir represents some of the “finest young performers internationally” and will perform at Carnegie Hall in February 2020. Henry also auditioned and was recently admitted into one of the Handel and Haydn Society Youth Choruses for the upcoming season.
read moreJimmy Cai ’22 (cello – orchestra)
Gary Sun ’22 (tenor – chorus)
Adam Winograd ’21 (violin – orchestra)
On their acceptance to the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) Eastern Senior Festival District ensembles. Over 1,000 high-schoolers around the Eastern District auditioned for limited spots in a number of ensembles. Students were evaluated on rudiments such as sight-reading, scales, and musicianship. Concerts will be held at the Boston Latin School on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Henry Patton ’21 (tenor)
On his acceptance into the International High School Honors Concert Choir. The choir represents some of the “finest young performers internationally” and will perform at Carnegie Hall in February 2020. Henry also auditioned and was recently admitted into one of the Handel and Haydn Society Youth Choruses for the upcoming season.
Visual Arts News
The CA Fall Film Assembly will take place on Wednesday, January 8, at 2:25 p.m. in the P.A.C. The assembly features a collection of works from the fall Introduction to Film Production and Introduction to Animation courses.
Additionally, the 2019 Fall Visual Arts Show will take place on Thursday, January 9, beginning with a presentation on “How to Look and What to See” in the P.A.C., followed by an open reception in the MAC. The show features at least one work from each student that enrolled in a visual arts course last semester.
read moreAdditionally, the 2019 Fall Visual Arts Show will take place on Thursday, January 9, beginning with a presentation on “How to Look and What to See” in the P.A.C., followed by an open reception in the MAC. The show features at least one work from each student that enrolled in a visual arts course last semester.
Faculty Music Concert on January 10
Please join us for our first-ever Faculty Music Concert on Friday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the SHAC dance studio. There will be classical and jazz performances. This show is free of charge, but seating is limited.
read moreAssembly and Master Class on January 16
The Concord Academy Dance Program welcomes Illstyle & Peace Productions on Thursday, January 16, for an assembly performance at 2:25 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, followed by an open master class in the dance studio from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Illstyle & Peace Productions is a multicultural, Philadelphia-based dance company founded in 2000 by Brandon “Peace” Albright. The company creates work rooted in contemporary, West African, old-school and new-school hip-hop, blended with an eclectic mix of dance and performance disciplines including locking, popping, breaking, tap, ballet, hip-hop & house dancing. Its members have toured to critical acclaim nationally and internationally and are committed to delivering positive messages, inspiration, and education to all audiences. Illstyle & Peace Productions were the 2013 U.S. Culture Ambassadors picked by the U.S. State Department and have toured Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.
read moreIllstyle & Peace Productions is a multicultural, Philadelphia-based dance company founded in 2000 by Brandon “Peace” Albright. The company creates work rooted in contemporary, West African, old-school and new-school hip-hop, blended with an eclectic mix of dance and performance disciplines including locking, popping, breaking, tap, ballet, hip-hop & house dancing. Its members have toured to critical acclaim nationally and internationally and are committed to delivering positive messages, inspiration, and education to all audiences. Illstyle & Peace Productions were the 2013 U.S. Culture Ambassadors picked by the U.S. State Department and have toured Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.
Health Center News
Happy New Year and cheers to your health!
We would like to introduce our newest employee, Lisa Conlon, CPC. She has accepted our brand new position as the insurance specialist for the Health Center and started on October 7. Lisa comes to us with over 13 years of experience at Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass. She is a certified professional coder with the American Academy of Professional Coders and knows how to navigate the sometimes difficult language of private health insurance companies. She will serve as an interface between the Health Center and parents, students, insurance companies, and local providers. You may contact her with any health insurance questions or concerns at (978) 402-2218 or email her at lisa_conlon@concordacademy.org.
Oftentimes, the New Year also means that your health insurance coverage has been renewed or has changed altogether. If you were sent a new health insurance ID card, prescription card, or eyeglass or dental card, please make sure you update that information with Lisa at the Health Center.
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