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Nashua Catholic Regional Jr. H.S. Newsletter |
October
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Dear Parents and Students,
October is here already. Our academic and
extra-curricular activities are in full swing. Our new
Smart Boards - which you have heard so much about- are
being successfully integrated into our curricula and we
hope to continue to provide your children with engaging
and technology rich learning experiences.
October will be a busy month. Your child's first
progress reports will be issued on Oct. 7. Please check
your child's progress and make sure they are on track
and focused on their priorities. Our teachers do their
best to keep open lines of communications with you but
if you have any concerns, please feel free to contact
your child's instructors.
Our Catholic School Prep course for 8th graders begins
this month;if
you plan to send your child to any area Catholic High
School, please be aware of the calendar dates when this
course is offered. further
information regrading the
Catholic Schools prep course is contained in this
newsletter.
We have installed hand sanitizers in every classroom.
We will continue to educate our students about the
importance of frequent hand hygiene in
combatting the spread of the
H1N1 virus. Please reinforce this issue with your child
at home.
We are still counting on your support for our new Fall
Fundraiser. We were treading on unfamiliar and
uncertain territory this year when we decided to scrap
the Nashua Country Fair in favor of this new Fall
event. By the time your read this newsletter, the first
phase of this Fall Fundraiser - i.e., the Calendar
Raffle - will be well on its way with daily
winners being drawn throughout this month. We still
need your help in selling tickets for the $2500 Raffle
(the second phase) to be drawn the night of our "Ball in
the House" concert (the third phase) on October 17. The
Ball In The House Concert is coming up very quickly. A
concert ticket request form was sent out in the
first day packet but may have been misplaced. We will
be sending out the form again and one $2500 raffle
ticket ($10) next week with each student. Some of our
families earned a $2500 Raffle ticket during the
Calendar Raffle sales but requests to buy chances have
been coming into the office. If you would like more to
sell please request them. Thank you for all your help
with the raffles. Hope to see everyone at the concert!
All three schools are depending on the success of this
Fall event so we can maintain, in no small part, the
intergrity of our programs.
With your help and support, this Fall Fundraiser will
become a mainstay event for all three Catholic Schools.
Parents are also reminded that in addition to no school
on October 12 (Columbus Day), there will be no school on
October 23 (Diocesan Formation Day for Catholic School
Teachers).
Please continue to offer your prayers and support as we
strive to give your children the best faith -based,
academic education possible.
God Bless,
Thomas Kelleher
Principal
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Academic Notes:
News
from the English Department:
As we approach the mid-point of the first quarter of
2009-2010, our students and we are involved in many
challenging projects. 8th grade English students are
working on their formal research papers; 8th grade
literature students at all levels are engaging in the
study of nonfiction literature. Mrs. Barker and Mrs.
Philion have scheduled a
field trip to Mark Twain house in Hartford, Connecticut,
on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, in conjunction with their
study of this great American author. The 8th grade
honors literature classes have been exploring the
development of Jazz - America's music. They have also
been working independently on an African American
project.
The 7th grade English students have been beginning
their vocabulary and grammar study and working on
developing their writing skills; 7th grade literature
students at all levels are reading and discussing
appropriate nonfiction selections. Mrs. Maloney's 7th
grade advanced literature classes have also been working
on an extensive Native American project which will
culminate in classroom powwow celebrations.
Nashua Catholic is registered again this year to
participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. We
will be administering the classroom spelling tests
sometime in late October. This test will determine the
classroom representatives who will compete in the school
spelling bee. Further information will be in future
newsletters.
The Writers C lub will
be lead by Mrs. Philion this
year. Students (or parents) who are interested in
participating should contact her at the beginning of the
second quarter. This first quarter is very busy with
sports, high school prep classes, and high school
entrance exams. Meanwhile, keep writing!
Finally, each month we receive flyers from
Scholastic Book clubs. These forms are available from
your child's literature teacher, and they feature some
interesting books for students or parents to purchase,
if they choose. If you wish to participate, have your
child bring home a form, fill it out with your choices,
and send it along with a check made payable to
"Scholastic Book Clubs." Mrs.
Pinsonneault sends in the order each month and
the books are delivered into your child's hands when
they arrive. The bonus points we earn with each order
go toward procuring new paperback books for the use of
our students.
Enjoy the many glories of autumn!
News
from the Math Department:
Our students will once again have the opportunity to
compete in the Catholic Math League competition in all
of our Nashua Catholic math classes. Math competitions
are offered for each grade at a variety of levels. These
exams provide practice in solving word and logic
problems and are a good enhancement to our curriculum.
Last year we had superb results from many of our
students and we look forward to seeing how they fare in
this year's competition. There will be four tests for
each level containing 25 questions each. Each test is
thirty minutes long. Test dates are set for November 4,
December 16, February 3 and March 3 for this year.
Looking forward to much success again as we embark on
this mathematical adventure!
Also, some of our students have "misplaced"
their textbooks already. It is important that you are
certain that your child has written their name in their
texts so, if they are found around the building, we know
which book belongs to which student! We do not have
extra textbooks - please help your child stay "on track"
by ensuring that they have all their supplies. Thanks!
The math department is looking for parent
volunteer(s) to coach the NC
Mathcounts club. Last year we had much success
with this competition as well. Students meet a few times
each month to practice problems after school. Club
members help form the "team" which competes once a year
in the regional competition in Feb/March time frame. Any
parent interested in coaching the team, please contact
Mrs. Parolin at
jparolin@ncrjhs.org .
From the Physical Education Department:
Students are reminded to wear or bring appropriate
footwear if they have a Dress Down day on their Physical
Education day. Sneakers are required. Flats or
slip-ons are not acceptable. Sneakers with laces that
cannot be snugly tightened (ie.
skateboarding shoes) are also not acceptable, as they
tend to come off during vigorous activity.
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Admissions News
INTERVIEWS/OPEN HOUSE
for 6th Graders and Parents at NCRJHS
We ask our parents and friends to help us "call by name"
all those who may have interest in the values and
academic level we try to maintain here at Nashua
Catholic. Now is the time to call for placement on the
Nashua Catholic 2010-2011 Admissions List. Please
mention to family, friends and work colleagues with 6th
grade students our invitation to the Nashua Catholic
Open House, Thursday, November 12, 6:00-8:00p.m.
or our Open House of smaller
scope on December 6, 2009 from 12:30-2:00p.m. If you
have an area at work that an Open House flyer might go
up in, please request them from Mrs. Kirkwood. Your
efforts are the spirit of Nashua Catholic.
Note: If you have a 6th grader in public school, please
request an application from Mrs. Kirkwood mkirkwood@ncrjhs.org
- so your student's name can be placed on our mailing
list.
Our THIRD
ANNUAL ADMISSIONS LEADS RAFFLE is now
underway!
WIN $200 Toward NC Tuition!
*No tickets to buy!
*Recommend Nashua Catholic
*All Applications received between October 1, 2009 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!
Class of 2010 News
HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS FAIR
hosted by Nashua Catholic Regional Junior High School
will be held Thursday, October 15, 2009, from 6:30 to
8:00 pm in the NCRJHS Gymnasium at 6 Bartlett Avenue in
Nashua, NH. This annual event will feature information
tables and presenters from area high schools, such as:
The Academy of Notre Dame, Bishop Brady High School,
Bishop Guertin High
School,Brewster
Academy, Central Catholic High School,
Derryfield School, Dublin
School,Groton School, Nashua
Public High School,Williston
Northampton School, and Trinity High School. Our 8th
graders and their parents are particularly encouraged to
attend this kick-off event to your high school search.
This evening will enable you to compare many area high
school programs and practice admissions skills soon to
be used in your college search.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Our eighth grade students will be soon applying to
the area high schools. Parents must complete the top
portion of the high school recommendation sheets (Math,
English and Language.). Also, please complete the top
portion and sign the release of records. Students should
send these forms to the
office. Do not pass the recommendations out to your
teachers yourself. We will handle that for you. We track
the recommendations and get them to each high school by
their deadline. Please send the forms to Mrs. Campbell
as soon as you can so that all deadlines can be made for
your student. If your student is interested in a public
school, please call their office to have your student
put on their list and obtain their requirements for
admission. Thank you for your help and attention to
this matter.
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CLUBS
& ACTIVITIES
NC
STRING ENSEMBLE:
Mrs. Pinsonneault has
organized and participated in an after-school string
ensemble which has played at various school events. If
any violinists, cellists, or violists are interested in
forming a group this year, please stop by Room 406 and
let her know when you might be available.
Prayer and Service Club and The NC Garden
Club :
We are merging these two clubs to form one service
group - name to be determined. This club, advised by
Mrs. Parolin and Mrs.
Kirkwood, will have service projects helping our
community on the school, region and world scope. This
is a spirit and welcoming club. During study hall times,
this group of busy students learns about the care of our
school plants, helps with the displays in the foyer area
and organizes the Hat and Mitten Drive at Christmas
time. Any student wishing to join this club should
submit a written suggestion to Mrs. Kirkwood on a house
plant that would thrive at Nashua Catholic. We are eager
for new members!
As a start, the Prayer and
Service Club has begun their work this year already. The
club members filled and donated a Halloween Theme basket
to Marguerite's Place in Nashua for their annual silent
auction. In addition, many members of the club donated
their time and helped "behind the scenes" the night of
the event to assist board members and staff with a
myriad of odd jobs to assure that the evening would run
smoothly. Many thanks to club members Megan Reilly,
Alison Hoffer, Elizabeth
Rossi, Emily Lennon, Veronica Mack and Stacie Cornell
for the gift of their time. Thanks for representing our
club so well.
Announcing Popcorn/Bake sale First Friday
every month
Staff and students will have an opportunity to purchase
freshly popped popcorn and sweets from the Prayer and
Service Club once each month during lunch. Items will
cost 50 cents each and will be available during both 7th
and 8th grade lunch periods. Please consider enjoying a
treat while supporting our many endeavors. Thanks in
advance for your help!
- Mrs. Parolin and Mrs.
Kirkwood
Mother/Son Glow Bowling:
This will be held at Merrimack Ten Pin, 698 DW Highway
in Merrimack, on Saturday, October 3,2009 6-9pm. Tickets
are $40/couple which includes shoes, pizza, desert, soda
and raffles! Sign up early, space is limited! You can
send money in with your son for the homeroom envelope.
SPECIAL GIFT
We are pleased to welcome, future Eagle Scout, Nathan
Tenney to Nashua
Catholc. Nathan, who has
been planning his Eagle Project for months, started
implementing his design for our Chapel Garden last
weekend. Within the next few weeks we will have better
access to the garden, a
bricked walk area and the statue of Mary visible from
the Chapel alter area. The grants that Nathan has been
able to acquire along with the many helping hands of
Troop 410 are enabling him to do extensive work at
Nashua Catholic. We appreciate Nate's work. Our
community will be enjoying the garden for years to
come.
NC Teacher/Staff Wish List:
Long
plastic folding tables from Costco or Sam's Club (about
$80)
Cheerleading
Mats
Letterboard
for our Track Records ( Contact Mr. "B")
Printers - See Mr. Knepp for
more information
Magazines
subscriptions renewed for the Library ( Contact the
office)
Hula
Hoops and Frisbees for PE
Latex
Free Gloves - Medium and Large Q500
Tissues and Antibacterial Wipes - We always need these
items!
Mums
Spring Bulbs
Thank you for your continued generosity!
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Catholic School Prep Course
Information
HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM PREP COURSE
Nashua Catholic will be offering a Prep Course for High
School Entrance Exams. This course is a review of
selected concepts in Math and English, and practice
tests are administered in both subject areas. This
will allow students to experience a typical High School
Entrance Exam and become more comfortable with the
format. The students will also learn practical tips on
test taking. Although participation in the preparatory
class does not guarantee admission to any school, it may
be beneficial for some students to review material and
take practice tests.
These classes will be held after school from 3P.M. -
5P.M. on October 13, 15, 26, and 28. There is a short
break for the students at 4P.M. and a light snack will
be provided. The cost is $60 and includes the entrance
exam book that will be used for the course and will be
yours to keep. We are anticipating 100 students to sign
up for the course and have ordered as many books. When
the books are gone, we will allow students to take the
course for $50 but they will be required to purchase a
prep book (ISBN #139780768927863 )
from an outside source.
If you are interested in having your child attend these
classes, fill out the form at the bottom of the page and
return it to school with a check for $60 made payable to
Nashua Catholic. Send the form and check to the office
in an envelope marked "Prep Course" no later than
Wednesday, October 7.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Patricia Brittan
Assistant Principal
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PREP COURSE REGISTRATION FORM
STUDENT'S
NAME____________________________________
HR#_____
Cash___________ Check
#______________ Date_______________
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News from the Athletic Department:
Our Fall teams are going at it. Games have been very
exciting and competitive. Some dates to mark on the
calendar; City Cross Country Meet, Thursday, October 8th
at South HS, Tri County League Meet at South HS on
Saturday, Oct 17th and the State Meet at Londonderry HS
on Saturday, Oct 24th. Soccer play-offs begin, Monday,
Oct. 19th. Championship games will be played at
Derryfield School in
Manchester, they have a new
athletic complex. Should be a great venue for the
kids. Volleyball has some city rivalry games coming up,
Thursday, Oct 1st home against Fairgrounds MS and
Wednesday, Oct 14th home again against
Pennichuck MS.
Parents we will be celebrating our Fall Awards on
Tuesday, Oct 27 at 1pm. All are welcome to attend.
Cheerleading Tryouts will take place on Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday, October 27, 29 & 30th. We will
have sign-ups the week of Monday October 19th, during
lunch. We will have a handout of dates, times and
commitment at that time.
Basketball tryouts will take place the week of November
2nd. Sign-ups will take place the week of October
26th.
We will have a wrestling clinic on Saturday, November
7th for all interested students. This clinic is
designed for students new to the sport and also for our
friends at Infant Jesus and St Christopher schools who
would like to join our team this coming season. Clinic
will take place here at NC from 8a to 10:30a.
A special ask! Some of our teams are in need of either
safety equipment or replacement uniforms. We need mats
for the cheerleading team and shirts for the softball
team. If you are in a position or know someone who
might be able to help out please pass along our needs.
Thank you!
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Development News:
A GIGANTIC THANK YOU to all who participated in our
first calendar raffle. The numbers are staggering!
We'll keep you posted when final counts are in. To
date, each school will realize a minimum of $10,000.
Wow!! We are blown away!
Come join us, as we celebrate this wonderful effort on
October 17th, 5pm at Bishop Guertin
where we will host the a cappella group "Ball In The
House". Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students
and seniors. The Band/Choral students from all three
schools will also be performing collaboratively. This
is surely going to be a memorable event!
Mother/Son Glow Bowling will take place Saturday, Oct
3rd 6-9p, at Merrimack Ten Pin. Tickets are $40 per
couple, includes pizza, desert, shoes and of course
bowling!
Reminder to those who signed up for the Fashion Show: We
will be meeting on Wednesday, Oct 14th for an
informational meeting, outlining the event along with
needs and ideas. This year's theme is New York City,
the Fashion Capital. If you didn't get a chance to sign
up at Parent's Night, please forward an email to
Christine Lachiusa at
christine@lachiusa.net or Mr
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