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Lynn Lyons, LICSW, Speaks at CA about Managing Anxiety at School and at Home
On September 10, in collaboration with Nashoba Brooks School, Concord Academy hosted two talks by psychotherapist and presenter Lynn Lyons, LICSW, about effective approaches to addressing and preventing anxiety. With irreverent humor as well thorough grounding in...
CA’s Update & Response to EEE
All parents received an email this morning regarding EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis). Please visit this webpage for more information about our updates and response.
Order CA-Branded Patagonia Gear!
We are happy to offer CA-branded Patagonia products again this year! This order form includes a list of items available with prices and an area to place an order. This year, we are also offering shipping parents who would prefer it. These items will be charged to your student’s bookstore account. Orders will close at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13.
What Are Community Weekends?
Community Weekends are designated weekends when the Student Life Office hosts programming that has historically attracted many students. We designate these weekends Community Weekends so families can plan for times when their child(ren) will spend at least a portion of their weekend enjoying the activities at CA and engaging with the community. We continue this emphasis to align with research that engagement with the school community outside the classroom creates positive academic and socioemotional outcomes for students. Our first Community Weekend was this past weekend, September 6-8. The remaining weekends will be held September 13-15, January 10-12, March 27-29, and May 15-17.
Message for Parents of Fall Team Sport Athletes
Congratulations on your child earning a position on a CA fall team sport! Please read the enclosed article with important information about the upcoming season. Read more>
An evening with Lynn Lyons, LICSW, “Managing Anxiety at School and Home,” TONIGHT, September 10, 7:00-8:30 p.m., P.A.C.
A reminder to join us tonight for the Lynn Lyons event on managing anxiety. For those unable to attend in person, this event will be available via live stream at https://www.diginovations.com/ca-parents-meeting-0-0. Please also be reminded of the CA Parents Welcome Gathering held beforehand from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. in the Smith Room.
Fall Visual Arts Portfolio Workshop on Tuesday, September 17
The Fall Visual Arts Portfolio Workshop will be held Tuesday, September 17, at 6:00 p.m. in the Trudy Room. Seniors who are thinking about the role of visual art in their college experience, in any capacity, are strongly encouraged to attend.
CA Parents Fall Meeting on September 26
We look forward to welcoming new and returning parents to the 2019–20 academic year at the first CA Parents meeting of the year on Thursday, September 26. The evening will begin with light refreshments in the SHAC (Student Health and Athletic Center) Atrium at 6:15 p.m. followed by the CA Parents meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Dance Studio. If you are unable to attend in person, there will be an opportunity to join via webcast. Program details and more information will be sent separately in the coming weeks. Kindy RSVP here.
PSAT for Sophomores and Juniors on Saturday, October 19
All sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT at Concord Academy during the morning of Saturday, October 19. No pre-registration is necessary; the fee of $30 will be billed to students’ accounts. Practice booklets will be put in student mailboxes before the end of September. All students should bring several pencils with erasers as well as a calculator; if they choose, they may bring a drink and/or snack to be eaten only during the break. Additional information regarding the PSAT, such as testing rooms, start time, etc., will be posted for students on Schoology.
PIN Meeting at Beaver Country Day School on Wednesday, October 2
Join the first PIN (Parents’ Independent School Network) presentation of the new academic year. Caroline Maguire, local executive function coach and author of the upcoming book Why Will No One Play With Me?, will discuss her work supporting children and their families who experience challenges with social skills. Coffee and registration at 9:00 a.m. followed by a presentation from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Beaver Country Day School, 791 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill.