Dear Parents and Students,

We hope that everyone had a restful and enjoyable winter break. With Spring right around the corner March is a very busy month. Students must not lose sight of the fact that there is still much academic work to be done. However, March is also a time to look forward to a number of important and signature activities that will occur over the next few weeks. Our signature event is, of course, our Annual Fashion Show. This event is our major fundraiser for the year and we hope you, your family, other relatives and friends come and join us on March 20 for a night of fun, frolic and entertainment all on behalf of support for our Catholic School.

Parents are asked to once again take notice that March 15 is the absolute deadline for submitting applications for the Helen J. Horan Scholarship. Please be aware that any applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

At the end of the month our 7th and 8th graders will be taking the Terra Nova Standardized Test. This is a national norm referenced test that will be administered over a 5 day period. It is important that you prepare your child adequately for that week long battery of tests by making sure they are properly nourished and get plenty of rest during the testing period.

Also, on March 11, as announced in previous newsletters, a representative from FACTS will be at NC at 7PM for an information night for those parents who are not familiar with FACTS' tuition management program and want their concerns, or other issues addressed.

Working in cooperation with Franklin Pierce University, Nashua Catholic will welcome another student teacher on March 9 - Mr. Todd Therrien- who will be working in the History Department under the supervision of Mrs. Sharyn Sevigny.

Note from the Business Office:

FYI for parents who are paying their tuition on a monthly basis: Please remember when making your final payment on April 1 to deduct the deposit of $200/student .....

Nashua Catholic DI Team to compete in NH Regionals!

The Nashua Catholic Destination Imagination Team will be representing Nashua Catholic Regional Junior High School on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Nashua South H.S., to compete in the 2009 NH Destination Imagination Regional Competition. Our team members have been working hard and preparing for their upcoming challenge. The team has been meeting on a weekly basis since the beginning of December, 2008. This year, our team challenge includes writing a play, acting, research and development, props and costume designs, study of science and technology, building, improvisation, planning and time management. Through team building activities, the team learns about responsibility, leadership, conflict resolutions and team work. The team's challenge this year is called Private DI and the presentation time is at 11:30 AM in room B-2005 at Nashua South.

News from the Theology Dept:

Mark your calendars! On Holy Thursday afternoon (April 9), Mr. Cloutier will be performing his original one-man play entitled "Brother Francis" here in our gym at 1 P.M. The life of St. Francis of Assisi is told by his close friend, Bro. Leo, from his wild youth and conversion in the crumbling chapel of San Damiano to his meeting with the wolf of Gubbio, his trip to Egypt to convert the Sultan and his reception of the stigmata (the wounds of the crucified Jesus). Enter into the Easter Triduum by hearing the story of the man who followed Jesus so closely he has been called "a second Christ". Parents, Grandparents, relatives and friends are welcomed to attend!!!

GET A HEAD START AT NC:

Attention parents: If your child will be attending NC in 2009-2010, please consider signing him/her up for our SUMMER STARS program! We have two great courses: STUDY SKILLS and JUNIOR HIGH success! To sign up, please email Ms. Matson at dmatson@ncrjhs.org. and she will send you the registration forms via email. NC student registration is currently in progress. Registration will be open to other (non-NC students) beginning May 11. These programs have SOLD OUT over the past five years, so please sign up early! Hope to see you this summer!

Special Notice to Parents:

Representatives from Nashua North and Nashua South High Schools will be at NC for course selection on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 1:15PM. Parents are reminded that you are responsible to get these forms to your child's high school of choice. NC does not send course selection sheets to the schools.

Athletic News:

Sign ups for our spring team sports, namely Baseball, Softball, Boys and Girls Track and Club Boys Lacrosse will begin on Monday, March 9th during lunch. Baseball/Softball tryouts begin on Monday, March 23. Spring Track will begin on Monday, March 30th. Intramural/club boys lacrosse have not set any dates as of this printing. Mr Swanson would like to organize a group to play after school and possibly pick up some 'friendly' games with either other club teams or perhaps a school team. More info to come.
Wrapping up the winter season, our girls' varsity basketball team is the 2009 Catholic Schools Basketball Champion. (yes girls, new tee shirts will be printed, be patient) The boys finished second to St. Joseph of Manchester.
In the Tri county Tourney, the varsity girls lost a first round game to West Running Brook. The girls' JV team lost a tough first round game to Hampstead. The boys' JV team lost a nail bitter to Mt View MS of Goffstown. Congratulations to all our students and coaches for a great season! Oh and by the way, our feeder school, St. Christopher, won the 5/6 grade girls division of the Catholic Schools Tournament. Can you say Dynasty!
Thank you to all those players and parents who participated in our first 'Battle at the Barn', students vs parents basketball game. We had a great and supportive crowd. We had the 5 & 6 grade teams from Infant Jesus and St. Christopher square off first and then the girls and boys went at it against their parents. This is sure to become a very special annual event, maybe even with a few wrinkles added.

Wrestling team, wow!!! We really don't have enough space here to do the boys and the coaches justice. They had a phenomenal season! First of all we teamed up with the other three middle schools in Nashua and competed and won the inaugural MVC Wrestling League. Then the NC team took a second in Division II of the Tri County League. Then off to the NH Youth Wrestling Tourney, here another second against the power clubs in the state. To cap off a great season the team won the Nashua City - Thibault Tourney. Again congratulations to the boys and the coaches. It was a long but very rewarding season!

Parents, let get those nice clean uniforms back to Mr B. We know how they just clutter up your son's and daughter's bedroom. Send them back to us, we have plenty of room!!!

Development News:

Don't forget, March 20th, 7th Annual Fashion Show and Silent Auction. We still have a limited amount of tickets left, (25 to be exact). Call Mrs Kirkwood here at NC for more information. We have over 100 models signed up for this years show. Mrs Rucci and Mrs Lachiusa have a very special night planned for us. This years theme of Springtime in Paris will certainly test Mrs Rucci brain. Congratulations to Jordan Vetter, whose design was chosen for this years cover to the program book!

Mrs Parolin is collecting items for the Silent Auction portion of the show. Please contact her if you have ideas or items you wish to offer for the auction. jparolin@ncrjhs.org

More Fashion Show News:

TREATS NEEDED - Can you help? The Families of Nashua Catholic have traditionally amazed us with an incredible table of fruit trays and sweet treats at the Fashion Show. If you are able to help this year with a specialty treat, please, call the office. Thank you!

Admissions Corner:

Applications are still being accepted at Nashua Catholic! Our families have done a fantastic job of speading the good word. Thank you!

Our Second Annual Admission Leads Raffle is now underway!

WIN $200 Toward NC Tuition!
*No tickets to buy!
*Recommend Nashua Catholic
*All Applications received between October 1, 2008 and April 30, 2010 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 their Families - May 7, 2009 6:30 to 8:00 at Nashua Catholic - We do this Open House with St. Christopher and Infant Jesus Schools so that they may highlight their 6th grade programs. All are welcome.

Paper Retriever Recycling Program:

In recyling everyone wins, but it also means dollars for Nashua Catholic. Please continue your efforts in helping us raise extra cash for our school. Remember, everyone wins. Recyle all your paper trash by dumping it into our Paper Retriever Bin located near the rear of the Cafe. All white paper products are welcome - old newspapers, junk mail, magazines, and catalogs. Please, no cardboard and/or phone books!!

Attention, a Special offer from Modell's:

Spring sports are just around the corner and Modell's is just the place to go for all your sporting needs! From March 20th - April 16th Modell's will be offering 10% off your total purchase of regular and sales priced merchandise! In addition, Modell's will give 5% back of these purchases to Nashua Catholic! These monies can be used towards new sports uniforms, computer equipment, new lockers, etc. This is a great opportunity to support our school and get some great deals at Modell's! Look for the Modell's table at our annual Fashion Show and be sure to get a coupon. A separate email will also be sent out to all our parents with the coupon attached.

Help us reach our goal of $1500 or more to receive FREE money towards our school!

Summer Basketball School Nashua Catholic will once again be offering Summer Basketball School.

July 6th to 10th Co-ed 3rd and 4th graders (as of Sept '09)
July 13th to 17th Girls, grades 5 thru 8
July 20th to 24th Boys, grades 5 thru 8.
Cost, $180 per week, will once again include lunch, drinks and a team shirt.

Call/email Mr B for more information. rbsnlt@ncrjhs.org

Calendar:

March 2009

4 Progress Reports
5 School Mass 9:00AM All are welcome!
6 11:30AM Early Release
12 Winter Sports Awards 1:00
15 Deadline for Helen J. Horan Scholarship
18&19 Fashion Show Practice
20 Nashua Catholic Fashion Show - Paris in the Springtime (This event sells out! Buy your tickets early.)
30-3 Terra Nova Testing

April 2009

1-3 Terra Nova Testing 7th & 8th Grades
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

God Bless,

Thomas Kelleher
Principal