CA News
Fall Film Assembly, January 8
The Fall Film Assembly will take place on Wednesday, January 8, at 2:25 p.m. in the P.A.C. Families are welcome to join us as we screen a selection of works from the fall 2019 film courses, including Introduction to Film Production and Introduction to Animation.
read moreFall Visual Arts Show, January 9
The Fall Visual Art Show will have its opening on Thursday, January 9, at 2:25 p.m. in the Math and Arts Center. The show features work from student artists in the 2019 fall semester visual arts courses.
read moreCA Gear Is Still Available for the Holidays
Did you miss the pop-up store but wish you had a chance to get a gift for yourself or someone for the holidays? It is not too late to buy CA gear!
The following items are in stock: Green and black flannel PJs – $32, grey or green hooded sweatshirt – $42, grey sweatpants – $32, Skida winter hat – $27, Patagonia vest – $105,
Patagonia full-zip sweater (available in grey or black) – $147, travel mug – $16, CamelBak water bottle – $24, Vineyard Vines bowtie – $45, Vineyard Vines tie – $70.
If you would like to order something, please email Robin Comley at robin_comley@concordacademy.org with your item and size request. We will charge your CA account and have the items ready for pickup before break.
read moreMark Your Calendars for these Upcoming Performing Arts Events in February
Winter Mainstage: Indecent – February 21 and 22, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center
CA Dance Project: winter performance – February 28, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m., Dance Studio
read moreCA Dance Project: winter performance – February 28, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m., Dance Studio
Senior Holiday Chapel on Thursday, December 19
Each year the senior class performs for the entire boarding community on the final night of the semester. The performances range from musical performances to readings based on a winter or holiday theme. This year’s performance will take place on Thursday, December 19, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. All senior parents are welcome to attend. The senior class will take part in a community dinner with the boarding community prior to the performance. The senior class is invited to Rick Hardy’s house after the performance for dessert, departing campus by 9:00 p.m.
read moreJunior Class Ring Orders
The Herff Jones Company will be handling the Concord Academy ring order this year for the class of 2021. Their representative will be coming to Concord Academy on Tuesday, January 14, and Wednesday, January 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to measure juniors who are interested in ordering a class ring. The engraving is free, and the ring comes with a lifetime warranty with six years of reduced replacement coverage for lost and stolen rings. Herff Jones will be sending a letter to all junior households the week of December 16, which will include an order form and instructions. Should you have any questions, feel free to call Jackie Decareau at (978) 402-2202, or email her at jackie_decareau@concordacademy.org. You may also contact the Herff Jones representative, Mike McCann, at (781) 749-2426 or mamccann@herffjones.com.
read moreCCO Workshop for Juniors and Junior Parents on January 11
We hope junior parents can join us on Saturday, January 11, at 9:00 a.m. in the P.A.C. for the formal beginning of the college planning process. Required for all juniors, the program will feature remarks from Rick Hardy as well as the college counseling staff, a presentation by a dean of admissions, and a Q&A panel with current CA seniors. We will start promptly at 9:00 a.m., so if you wish to have coffee or breakfast beforehand, kindly plan accordingly. The workshop will end at noon, at which time there will be two hour-long optional sessions, one regarding financial aid and another about the role of athletics in the college process. Please note that the day’s schedule does not allow for individual meetings; we assure you that we will find future opportunities to connect either face-to-face or over the phone or Skype. We invite parents to bring the completed Parent Response Form, or email it to CCO@concordacademy.org.
read moreCA Parents January Book Group
The next CA Parents Book Club meeting will be held on Monday, January 13, at 6:00 p.m. at the home of Peter and Michele Scavongelli P’20. The book we will be discussing is What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha. We had a wonderful discussion of The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates at our November meeting. We hope you can join us! Please email vanleer@comcast.net to RSVP and receive the address of the book group. Happy holidays with a lot of time to read!
read moreWinter Weather Procedures
Snow day closure announcements are shared no later than 6:00 a.m. on the morning of a snow day through the following sources:
You will receive an email and text message;
It is posted to the CA homepage;
It is posted to Concord Academy’s Facebook and Twitter accounts;
WBZ-TV News Channel 4, 7 News NBC/Channel 56 (CW), and WCVB-TV Boston NewsCenter 5, are notified; and
An email will be sent to All-School Official.
Learn more about CA's winter weather procedures here.
read moreYou will receive an email and text message;
It is posted to the CA homepage;
It is posted to Concord Academy’s Facebook and Twitter accounts;
WBZ-TV News Channel 4, 7 News NBC/Channel 56 (CW), and WCVB-TV Boston NewsCenter 5, are notified; and
An email will be sent to All-School Official.
Learn more about CA's winter weather procedures here.
Save the Date: Winter CA Parents Meeting on February 5
Please save the date for the winter CA Parents meeting on Wednesday, February 5, from 6:15 to 8:00 p.m in the SHAC atrium and dance studio. A formal invitation with additional details will come via email in the next week. As we have done in the past, this event will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend.
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