Conversation about Race and Other Updates
June 28, 2020
Dear Families:
I wanted to share an important broadcast on WIQH 88.3, the CCHS radio station, happening this week. The CCHS Intersections Club is a diverse group of CCHS students from Boston (via the METCO program), and the towns of Concord and Carlisle. Intersections club members highlight diversity and foster inclusion in our school community, and support one another in exploring, understanding and embracing how their social identities, (i.e. gender, sexuality, race, economic status/class, age, linguistic) intersect, and overlap with their classmates, faculty, and staff. They recorded a discussion focused on:
- The importance of diversity at CCHS
- Racism in our community
- Issues of systemic racism and racial injustice in the world
The show will air on:
- Sunday at 6 pm
- Tuesday at noon and 6 pm
- Thursday at noon and 6 pm
Hearing student voices is critical so we hope you will join them.
In other updates:
The District COVID-19 Task Force met last week prior to the release of the DESE guidance. The recording is posted here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vTZaX-7axgJCuavf-D5YM946cu6e9qjjXhRcg7QGRwQ/edit?usp=sharing
The Joint School Committees will meet on Tuesday at 5 pm. The agenda is posted here: https://www.concordps.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/CCSC-Joint-Agenda-6.30.20-V2.pdf
The Concord Free Public Library continues to offer virtual programs and now also curbside pick-up for some activities and books. Please keep checking their webpage for updates: https://concordlibrary.org/kids
Any CCHSS students needing work permits can obtain them remotely by following the directions on this webpage: https://www.concordcarlisle.org/workpermits
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Best,
Laurie