Dear Parents and Students,
April is here and already we are into the 4th Quarter. By
the time you read this, your child will have gone through
the arduous Terra Nova Battery of Tests. Our students always
do extremely well and we hope this year is no different.
With Terra Nova testing done, we now prepare for the Holiest
time of the season as we get ready for Holy Week and the
celebration of our Risen Lord. During Holy Week this year
(see notice below) , Mr. Cloutier of the the Theology
Department will perform, on Holy Thursday, his one act play
"Fr. Francis". All students' parents, family and friends are
invited to attend. the performance will begin at 1PM in the
gym. NC"s Wildcat Theatre will be presenting "Godspell Jr."
this upcoming weekend. Again we encourage all parents,
familiy members and friends to attend this performance. Our
student players have been working diligently for the past
few months to make this show the best ever. We especially
invite our incoming 7th graders and their families to this
special event.
From the Theology Dept.:
On Holy Thursday, April 9, Mr. Tom Cloutier, S.F.O., will
premier his original one-man play, Father Francis here at
NCRJH at 1 P.M. in our gym.
Father Francis takes place in Assisi before the dedication
of the basilica of St. Francis. As the pilgrims (the
audience) wait for mass to begin, Bro. Leo, Francis'
companion, relates the life story of his friend and
spiritual father.
Allow the story and message of St. Francis of Assisi to
inspire you as the Easter Triduum begins by joining us for
Father Francis.
Also, we will be hosting a guest speaker for the Eighth
Grade April 8th at 9AM. Next Wednesday, April 8th we will be
having Mrs. Shauna Amick speak to our 8th grade students
about chastity. Shauna has a Masters in Education. Her
website, www.yourwatermark.org, states, "She is a speaker,
writer, and Bible teacher who has a passion for seeing
people of all ages and circumstances go deeper with God. She
delivers powerful and practical presentations by connecting
God's perfect Word to today's culture through first- hand
testimonies and humor." All parents are invited. Please do
not miss this opportunity to listen to this very important
bible- based presentation! If you have any questions or
concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. McFadden at
gmcfadden@.ncrjhs.org.
News From the Science
Department:
Next week we begin Rube Goldberg Project Presentations.
Students know which day they are to bring their projects
into school. Because of space limitations, they also need to
take these projects home with them the same day. Students
can drop off their projects in the morning between 7:30 AM
and 8:00 AM in the door closest to the the Physical Science
Lab.
Project backboards are due May 11, 2009. The backboards will
stay at school until the Science Fair on May 13, 2009.
Attendance at the Science Fair is mandatory for all eighth
grade students. Students need to be at school by 5:45 PM.
Doors open to the public at 6 PM. the Science Fair is over
at 7:30 PM. At this time, the students will break down their
projects and taken them home.
Any questions should be directed to Mrs. Blake or Mrs. Mack.
News from the Math
Department:
Nashua Catholic completed our fourth and final test in the
Catholic Math League contest with terrific results.
Congratulations to all classroom winners and to the
following students who placed in the top three school wide
for each test. Our first place winners were Chris Block,
Alison Hoffer and Jennifer Dai. In second place were Greg
Zoda, Greg McCutcheon, Brian Wells, Sarah Swallow, Shivani
Shrestha, Emily Murphy and Mandy Graves. Third place winners
were Tomas Stuopis, Troy Nikander, Alison Hebert, Yiran
Buckley, Lucas Lansing, Michael Raposo, Stacie Cornell, Ted
Allen, Anji Radakrishnan and Andrew McCrossan. Final overall
results are still being tabulated for all schools who
participated, but as this is being written Nashua Catholic
has top 10 school results nationally in 2 categories
(Algebra 1 and Prealgebra) and we have many individual
students in top 10 national positions as well. We are so
proud of all our students who participated and, once again,
the results were outstanding.
Student Spotlight:
Nashua Catholic Team
Earns Kudos: The NCRJHS DI Team successfully
competed in the Destination Imagination State Tournament
this past Saturday in Kingston, NH. Our two year old DI Team
came in 1st place in the Instant Challenge and 4th place in
the overall central challenge "Private DI" at the Middle
School Level. The Instant Challenge is one of the most
demanding aspects of the competition and requires rapid
problem solving skills, great teamwork, and a strong ability
to think "outside of the box". The "Private DI" challenge
was one of eight central challenges in the program and
focused on improvisation using research about famous
detectives and a variety of film genres. The team did a
great job representing our school at the State Tournament in
this difficult challenge. Congratulations to the DI Team for
their outstanding accomplishment. Students representing
Nashua Catholic were: Steven Canova, Brandon Nguyen, Justin
Chan, Anji Radakrishnan, Shivani Shrestha, as well as Rishi
Kachrani (IJS), and Katie Brink (IJS).
Silent Auction Thank Yous:
Through your incredible generosity this year's auction that
accompanied our Spring Time in Paris fashion show garnered
more than last year's total by more than $500. WOW, in this
economy this truly reflects our community's commitment to
this school and your willingness to support our endeavors.
Thanks to everyone who contributed cash, baskets,
certificates, tickets or who bid and attended this great
evening - we could never have done this without your help.
We are truly blessed to all be sharing time together in
support of this community and these terrific young men and
women. Thank you one and all!
Athletic Dept News:
Wrapping up our winter season here, the Cheerleading squad
took First Place in the NH State CYO Cheerleading
Competition, Grammar School Elite Division. They were also
recipients of The Terry Root Award of Excellence, for most
points scored at the competition.
The Varsity Girls Basketball team headed down to Waterbury
CT. for the 51st Annual CYO Regional Basketball Tournament.
The girls won their first game, a hard fought overtime win.
The semi-final game was a tough loss. The first game took a
lot of effort and the girls gave a great effort trying to
over come a short rest period. All in all, the girls had a
great weekend and an outstanding season.
Now on to our spring teams. We've been very fortunate so
far, the teams were able to begin practicing outside. Check
the school web site, for team schedules; we hope to have the
schedules posted by the end of the week.
Development News:
Fashion show update. We want to once again say 'Thank you'
to all those who made this years event another huge success!
It bears repeating, our committee chairs, the dressing room
help, the silent auction folks, the wonderful parents who
made the room look spectacular (and those who put it back
together again) and especially to our event chairperson,
Christine Lachuisa. Our net proceeds from the event were
over $20,000.
The SmartBoard purchase process had begun. Mr. B, Mr. Knepp
and Mr. Kelleher recently visited Trinity HS to view, first
hand, these new technology tools in action. If anyone has
contacts in the community that have funds for classroom
technology or curriculum upgrades, please alert Mr. B or Mr.
Kelleher. Our goal is to have at least one board on each
floor (we have 4 floors) and to possibly have a second one
for the math and language departments, very ambitious but
very attainable with your help.
Summer sport school:
Once again Nashua Catholic will be sponsoring Wildcat Summer
Basketball School.
3rd and 4th Grades, co-ed July 6 - 10
5th and 8th Grades, Girls only July 13 - 17
5th and 8th Grades, Boys only July 20 - 24
Wildcat Theatre Presents
Godspell Jr.:
Hey - do you know that song "Day by Day"? No? You don't?
Come see the Wildcat Theater production of Godspell, Jr.
this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You'll hear this song and
many other great ones! T ickets may be purchased from the
front office or at the door.
Guess who's playing the role of Jesus and Judas in Godspell,
Jr. this weekend? Can't guess? Then come and see the Wildcat
Theater production of Godspell, Jr. this Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday. Tickets may be purchased from the front office
or at the door.
Looking for an alternative way of spending time this
weekend? Come see the Wildcat Theater production of
Godspell, Jr. this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tickets may
be purchased from the front office or at the door.
Notice to Parents:
Parents who make monthly tuition payments are reminded to
deduct $200 from your last payment.
Fashion Show Pix:
Just a reminder....photo orders are due by Saturday, April
4th for free shipping to Nashua Catholic school. Photo
orders will be available for pick-up at Nashua Catholic by
Friday, April 17th? Fashion Show orders can be placed
anytime after April 4th but, will require a home shipping
charge. A portion of the photo order proceeds will be
donated to Nashua Catholic.
ADMISSIONS CORNER:
This is the first newsletter for the Class of 2011! Welcome
to you all! It will be our pleasure to get to know your
families and work with you over the next few years. Parents
have been invited to "Beginnings at Nashua Catholic: Parent
Orientation" on Placement Test Day. We hope you can join us!
NC RAFFLE! This is the
last month!
WIN $200 Toward NC Tuition!
*No tickets to buy!
*Recommend Nashua Catholic
*All Applications received between April 1, 2008 and April
30, 2009 listing you as the recommending
family will earn you a NC Raffle ticket.
*No limits
This is NC's way of thanking you for being GREAT!
SPRING OPEN HOUSE FOR 5th
GRADERS AND PARENTS WITH:
Nashua Catholic Regional Junior High School
Infant Jesus School
and St. Christopher School
We are looking forward to our Annual Open House for 5th
Graders and Parents. This is actually a wonderful
opportunity for any family to see all three Diocesan Schools
of Nashua presenting curriculum. We ask once again for your
help in telling your friends and neighbors.
OPEN HOUSE NIGHT
Especially For 5th Grade Students and Parents
Thursday, May 7, 2009
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Nashua Catholic
6 Bartlett Avenue
Nashua, NH
The evening will highlight the curriculum and opportunities
for students from 6th through 8th grades in the Diocesan
Catholic School System of Nashua. Principals, teachers and
staff from the three schools will be on hand to answer your
question. Tours of Nashua Catholic Junior High School will
be given. All are welcome!
Summer Stars Program:
DEAR PARENTS OF 2009-2010 7th and 8th GRADERS:
Summer is quickly approaching and we are getting ready to
begin our sixth annual "Summer Stars" enrichment program.
Please take a look at our course offerings below! To
register, please return/mail the form below (may be copied)
Attention: Ms. Matson with a check made out to NCRJHS.
Please do NOT combine your summer school payment with any
other school payments. If you have any questions, please
email Ms. Matson at dmatson@ncrjhs.org. Registrations will
be accepted immediately for students attending NC in 2009.
Students who are NOT attending NC in 2009 may register,
space permitting, beginning May 11.
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NASHUA CATHOLIC REGIONAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Summer School Program Offering 2009
STUDY SKILLS:
This course explores basic study skills essential for
success in school.
Topics include:
*Motivation * Time Management
*Organization * Active Listening
*Test Preparation * Note taking/Outlining
*Reading Comprehension * Improving Your Memory
*Effective Group Work * Internet Research
*Public Speaking * and MORE!!!
Fee: $100 (current/incoming NC students) $105 (non- NC
students-must be entering grades 7 or 8) (snack included)
Dates: -July 27- July 31 8:00am - 11:00am
August 3-August 7 12:00pm - 3:00pm
August 10-August 14 8:00am - 11:00am
JUNIOR HIGH SUCCESS!
This course is based on the critically acclaimed, "Top 20
Teens" Program. Your child will learn basic "life skills":
getting along with teachers, other students and teammates,
and working to his or her greatest potential! Fun, engaging,
real life examples and down-to-earth, practical advice will
teach your child how to be a success in Junior High, both
academically and personally!
Fee: $100 (current/incoming NC students) $105 (non- NC
students-must be entering grades 7 or 8) (snack included)
Dates: July 27-July 31 12:00pm - 3:00pm
August 3-August 7 8:00am - 11:00am
August 10-August 14 12:00pm - 3:00pm
NOTE: Students who sign up for BOTH the Study Skills and the
Junior High Success course during the SAME WEEK may stay for
Lunch (provided, or you may bring your own), and Recreation
Time in between course sessions!
OUR PROGRAMS OFFER GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR CHILD TO:
*MAKE NEW FRIENDS
*GET A "SNEAK PREVIEW" OF NASHUA CATHOLIC
AND A "HEAD START" FOR THE YEAR AHEAD!
*DISCOVER HOW TO NAVIGATE OUR BUILDING (Up and Down
Staircases, Four floors but only three stories, etc.)
*PRACTICE TEAMWORK
*BUILD CONFIDENCE
*EASE CONCERNS ABOUT THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
*MEET STAFF MEMBERS
*LEARN VALUABLE PERSONAL/SOCIAL SKILLS
*MAKE A POSITIVE TRANSITION TO JUNIOR HIGH
*PREPARE FOR NEW ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
*INCREASE RESPONSIBILITY
*IMPROVE TIME MANAGEMENT
*ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT NC
*ENGAGE IN INTERESTING LESSONS
*HAVE FUN WHILE LEARNING!
*ENJOY SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND SURPRISES!
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US THIS SUMMER FOR A MEMORABLE
EXPERIENCE AT NASHUA CATHOLIC!
SUMMER ENRICHMENT COURSE REGISTRATION FORM IS AVAILABLE ON
OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE AT www.ncrjhs.org.
Your child MUST be pre-registered for all courses! We "sold
out" last year with waiting lists, so please register early!
A $50 non-refundable deposit per course is required upon
registration and the balance due one week prior to the start
of the course. Please mail this form (may be copied) with
your check to Nashua Catholic, ATTENTION: Deb Matson. We
will advise everyone on the wait list as to the status of
the program. More information will be sent to you in the
upcoming weeks.
Step Up Day at Nashua
North:
A Step Up Day will be held for incoming students at Nashua
North High School on Thursday, April 23 from 9:15-10:30 AM.
All incoming students are invited to attend.
Souhegan High School to
hold Information & Registration Session:
All 8th graders living in the Souhegan Cooperative School
District are invited to participate in an information
session on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 9:00-11:00 AM to
help familiarize you with the school and complete the
enrollment process.
Mark your calendars!
Thursday, May 14
Barnes & Noble Bookfair for Nashua Catholic Vouchers are
valid ALL day. The entire Barnes and Nobles selection of
books, CD's and DVD's are included in the fair!
Contributions to Nashua Catholic are based on merchandise
sold that day with vouchers or a mention of Nashua Catholic
at the register. This including the use of Membership
discounts but not corporate or institutional discounts.
Nashua Catholic will be supplying the Cafe entertainment for
the event! Our Program starts at 6:00PM. This hour of
entertainment will include a presentation from our award
winning Destination Imagination Team and musical selections
from NC cast of Godspell Jr. ! Don't miss the fun!
Notice to 7th Grade
Parents:
WATCH for FORMS!
ENCLOSED in the 7th GRADE REPORT CARD ENVELOPE you will find
forms pertaining to next year. Please fill these out and
return to the office as soon as possible so that we can have
the best start ever next fall.
PLACEMENT TEST FOR
2008-2009 NEW STUDENTS in 7th and 8th Grades:
The Placement Test at Nashua Catholic will be Saturday, May
9 at 8:30. We have scheduled a make- up test for Tuesday,
May 12 at 8:15 a.m. If any student needs to use the make-up
date the parents should let us know by calling the NC office
at 882- 7011. Please remember to return the two forms from
your March mailing.
Proper TRAFFIC FLOW =
SAFETY for your Children
The majority of the NC
car riders are in their cars and on their way in ten
minutes. Our goal is to make this a safe well run finish to
the day .
1) Single file car line - NO double parking
2) Please move all the way down Bartlett Ave. past the
cafeteria. Students are to go to their rides on Bartlett
Ave. only between Webster Ave. and Concord. If the cars are
parked towards Concord the students have an easier
dismissal.
3) Webster Ave. is for sports buses, sports carpools and
urgent appointment needs. We ask that you not cut the
carpool line by using Webster Ave.
4) All students are to board their rides on the school side
of Bartlett Ave. ONLY.
5) The Auction Parking Space, to the left of the foyer doors
as you look at them, should be respectfully left open for
the winner
Nashua Catholic Calendar
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April 2009
1-3 Terra Nova Testing 7th & 8th Grades
3&4 Wildcat Theater - Godspell JR 7:30
5 Wildcat Theater - Godspell JR. 2:00
6&7 Terra Nova - Make-up Days
8 - 3rd Quarter Report Cards Parent Pick-up or note to have
student bring home
10 - No School - Good Friday
13 - No School - Easter Monday
16 - Nashua Catholic School Mass 9:00 All are welcome!
17 - Spring Fling Dance
20-24 - World Language Week
27-1 - Spring Recess - No School
May 2009
5 Teacher Appreciation Day
7 5th (6th) Grade Open House 6:30 - 8:00p.m.
8 4th Quarter Progress Reports
9 Placement Test for All students who will be new to NC in
the Fall 8:30AM
"Beginnings at Nashua Catholic - a Parent Orientation"
Coffee at 8:30 Program at 9:00
12 Placemant Test Makeup Day 8:30AM Please call the NC
office if you need to use this date.
13 8th Grade Science Fair 6-8p.m.
14 NC Bookfair at Barnes & Nobles 6:00- 7:15p.m.
21 School Mass 9:00a.m. All are welcome!
25 No School
June 2009
1 Arts Festival 7-8p.m.
2 Sports Awards 1:00
4 8th Grade Trip to Camp Lincoln
5 Graduation Dance 7:00-10:00
8 Scholastic Awards 1:00p.m. Parents are welcome.
10 Graduation Rehearsal at Immaculate Conception Church
10-11:30a.m.
8th Grade Book Buyback 12:00-2:00p.m. Gym
11 8th Grade Graduation ICC 6:00p.m.
18 7th Grade Book Buyback 2:00-4:00p.m.
23 Last Day of the 2008-2009 School Year Early Dismissal
11:30a.m.
God Bless,
Thomas Kelleher
Principal
