Winter 2021 Table of Contents Armchair Travel / College & Test Prep l Welcome to our Winter 2021 offerings Our Advisory Committee PSAT results are back. Now what?! 3 ARMCHAIR TRAVEL Wow! Thank you for continuing to sign up for our programs organizes Armchair Travel, Open Door Education online. We look forward to the day when we can safely wel- a series of presentations The PSAT provides students with an introduction to college come you back in person. admissions testing. Now that you've received the scores, it's on travel. Travel with us COLLEGE & TEST PREP time to formulate a plan. In this seminar-style class, families 3 We put out a call and you responded! We are so thrilled to for this popular series on offer a speaker series led by you, the community. We have will learn how to interpret PSAT results, how to decide which a wide range of topics and hope you enjoy them all! Read Monday nights! test to take, and how to build a smart and effective testing 5 CREATIVE ARTS about the sessions on pages 14-15. calendar that maximizes student success. Families may bring All sessions begin at 7 pm. Registration is required to their PSAT reports with them, but this is not essential. Do you have a skill or special knowledge to share with your receive the Zoom link. Tues, Jan 19, 7-8:30 pm, Online Fee: $25 16 DRIVERS EDUCATION community? We want to hear from you! The SAT, the ACT, and YOU: Smart College Testing Liberia: A visit with the Gbarnga Mission with Marsha Advice For Parents and Students 6 FAMILY LIFE About CCACE Wilcox on Jan 25 CCACE is an independent organization within the Concord- Liberia suffered through 14-years of civil war that ended in Open Door Education Carlisle Regional School District. We provide opportunities 2003. As a result, 47% of the current population are children The testing landscape is changing quickly. From cancelled 7 FITNESS & MOVEMENT for lifelong learning to the citizens of the school district and – only 1 in 3 are enrolled in school. The Gbarnga Mission tests to test-optional policies, this class will identify and un- surrounding towns. CCACE is both a program of classes and worked with Liberians and broke ground for a rural school pack the major issues relating to testing so that families can educational events and a process that connects local citizens nearly 6 years ago. Jon Rossman, president of the mission, his make smart, effective plans for their students. Attendees will 7 FOOD & DRINK with one another and their public schools in ways that are wife, Kathy (a nurse), and Marsha Wilcox (photographer and gain an understanding of the differences between the SAT creative, educational, and cost effective. epidemiologist) traveled to Liberia in February returning just and ACT, and how to decide which test to take, when to take before travel became impossible due to the pandemic. Jon, it, and how to prepare. 8 HEALTH & WELLNESS Kathy, and Marsha will share photographs and stories about Thurs, Mar 4, 7-8 pm, Online Fee: $30 their recent visit to Liberia, Deanville (village closest to the school), the school, and all that goes on there. They will also ACT / SAT Practice Test Sign up & save! $25 each or $40 for both 9 HISTORY share a short video showing a day in the life of one student, a Open Door Education 15-year-old girl. Please join us! This full-length practice test is being offered in order to afford students the opportunity to sit for a low-stakes test in a simu- 10 HOME & HEARTH How to Register England, Belgium, and Italy with Nancy & David Dillon lated environment. In addition to the valuable practice, stu- 1. Online at www.concordcarlisleace.org on Mar 22 dents will receive score reports that will help them to make a 2. Call 978-318-1432 to register by phone. well-informed decision as to whether the SAT or the ACT is a IMSCC Come travel with Nancy and Dave as they move through Eng- 13 3. Mail to CCACE, 500 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742.* land by way of Yorkshire, Cornwall and London followed by a better fit for them. Only CCHS students and staff are allowed in the building ride on the Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel to Bruges, Please note that this test is administered with standard tim- so please do not come to the office to register for classes. 10 MUSIC Belgium. The last part of their trip took them to Italy explor- ing. Any students who qualify for accommodations, including ing Torino, Acosta with a trip to Mont Blanc on cable cars, and extended time, should contact Open Door Education (978- Community Education Staff: 978-318-1432 ending in Venice. 263-6387 or [email protected]) directly to discuss 11 PERSONAL FINANCE Jill Weintraub, Director options for a practice test. [email protected], 978-341-2923 SAT: Sat, Jan 23, 9 am-12:30 pm, Online Fee: $25 Stefanie Cloutier, Continuing Education & Enrichment ACT: Sat, Jan 30, 9 am-12:30 pm, Online Fee: $25 RECREATION & ENRICHMENT [email protected], 978-341-2940 x7523 12 Rebecca Gurley, Driver Education [email protected], 978-341-2940 x7124 SAT Bootcamp Deborah Levine, Instrumental Music School Open Door Education 14 SPEAKER SERIES [email protected], 978-341-2940 x7653 The perfect course to jump-start your preparation for the Kristen Herbert, Director of Teaching & Learning Share your travels March SAT! This 3-day class will provide students with test- Laurie Hunter, Superintendent of Schools taking strategies and crucial content review for the Reading, 17 VILLAGE UNIVERSITY with us! Writing, and Math sections of the SAT. Students will gain the skills and confidence that will help them make the most of Rebecca Jill Interested in presenting? Test Day. WORLD LANGUAGES 19 Email Tues, Wed, & Thurs, Feb 16-18, 10 am-12 pm, Online Fee: $475 [email protected] Debbie Stefanie WRITING 20 Check our website for newly added destination! 21 YOUTH PROGRAMS 2 Visit www.concordcarlisleace.org or call 978-318-1432 to register today! 3 College & Test Prep Creative Arts Mastering The SAT Reading Section Let Open Door Education and Introduction to Modern Calligra- Knitting: Crest of the Wave Cowl Open Door Education their experts help with your phy Using a Pointed Pen Joy Spadafora The Reading section of the SAT is notoriously difficult, and college planning process with Jennifer Wayne Unlike a scarf, a neck cowl takes much less students must develop strategies that are simultaneously yarn & time to complete and has great po- this new series. Have you been intrigued by beautiful consistent and adaptive in order to successfully navigate hand lettering seen at special events, tential for skill-building. It also makes a quick passages ranging from scientific journal articles to speeches on products, or online? Curious to give winter project. We will knit a cowl in-the-round on circular given in the 1700s. Students in this class will learn and prac- International Admissions: Exploring World-Class it a try, but nervous because your regular handwriting is lack- needles while practicing the rippled lace pattern called “Crest tice effective and intuitive techniques for each type of pas- Degree Opportunities Outside the U.S. ing? Then this class is for you! You do NOT have to have per- of the Wave.” This class will also cover reading the symbols sage, and they will gain the ability to recognize and respond Open Door Education with Richard Montauk & Rennie fect handwriting in order to learn modern calligraphy using a on a stitch chart. Prior knitting experience required. appropriately to all question categories. Through expert in- Gundermann pointed (dip) pen and ink. Modern calligraphy is more about 4 Wed, Jan 20 - Feb 10, 4-6 pm, Online Fee: $75 struction, students will build confidence, improve scores, and This presentation explores the advantages of doing a degree drawing letters as opposed to writing them. In this two-part reduce stress. outside the U.S., with an emphasis on elite undergradu- workshop, you will learn the basics of pointed pen (dip pen) Knitted Heart KAL 3 Tues, Feb 23 - Mar 9, 7-8 pm, Online Fee: $225 ate degree programs. Our focus: evaluating great programs modern calligraphy including: how to assemble, care for, and Joy Spadafora (ranging from business to fine arts, STEM to humanities, etc.), use a pointed pen, basic strokes, letter formation, and how to Show your love with a handmade valentine. ACT Skills for 'Slow' Readers taught in English, at leading schools in 10 countries. connect letters into words. You will also use your newfound Join this online knit-a-long and complete a knitted heart with Open Door Education skills to create seasonal projects. You will also have the op- this quick Valentine’s Day project. Use for decoration, attach There are many ACT test-takers who self-identify as "slow The potential benefits include: a great education, sterling cre- portunity to photograph one of your practice sheets, email it to a gift, or make a set of heart coasters. Finished size ap- readers" but who turn out to have strong reading compre- dentials, and an international experience—all at much lower to the instructor, and receive specific feedback. Previous ex- prox 5"w x 4"h. Bring US size 8 needles and worsted weight hension overall. This class provides a survey of -- and some cost than in the U.S. (In addition, the application process is perience is not necessary and all levels are welcome. A mate- yarn in your choice of color & fiber.