NASHUA CATHOLIC
REGIONAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
6 BARTLETT AVENUE NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03064 (603)882-7011 Fax (603)594-8955
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NASHUA CATHOLIC 6 BARTLETT AVENUE NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03064 (603)882-7011 Fax (603)594-8955
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NC Newsletter - January, 2006 “From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” – Psalm 113:3 Dear Parents and Students, Best wishes for a Blessed New Year! Thank you for all the wonderful Christmas presents. The Teachers’ Room was overflowing with great food, and we all did our part to sample every morsel. High School ApplicationsEighth grade parents – you will be happy to know that all the admissions applications received prior to this week have been sent along to the Catholic high schools and prep schools. You should begin hearing from them by the start of February. Last Exam before Spring!Trinity High School is offering an Admissions Exam to the Class of 2010 on Saturday, January 7 from 8:30 – 11:30 A.M. Please call their Office of Admissions to register at 668-1779. NC Admissions CornerStep Up Day is quickly approaching. Current students will have no school on January 27 so that we can welcome dynamic 6th graders from all around the area to Nashua Catholic. Please remember that there is still time to encourage your family and friends to consider the value and benefits of a Nashua Catholic education. Space is available in 7th and 8th grades. More information and registration forms can be obtained through the office - 882-7011. Acceptances will be sent out shortly after Step Up Day. Thank you for helping us to spread the great news about Nashua Catholic! Healthy New Year!Our resolution is for the healthiest 2006 possible. In working toward that goal Nashua Catholic has installed two hand sanitizer dispensers in the cafeteria. Please encourage your student to wash his/her hands or use the sanitizers before eating or snacking at home and school especially during the cold and flu season. We have also started a new line of more nutritious snacks at the lunch time concession including trail mix, granola bars, and pretzels. They are delicious! A Note from Mrs. McFaddenHello! I have had many questions regarding the guidelines for the reception of communion at our monthly liturgies. This in itself is a positive sign, for we have students faculty, and parents of different faiths who would like to fully participate in our community worship. This is a wonderful blessing and sign that the Holy Spirit is active here at Nashua Catholic! To simply state at a mass that “only Catholics may receive the Eucharist,” is not a sufficient explanation, nor supportive of ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. We are a small community at Nashua Catholic committed to the understanding of all aspects of school life. With this spirit in mind, I took the opportunity to speak with Father Joseph Cooper of the Manchester Diocesan Office of Worship so I could give a correct Catholic perspective as to why Catholics receive the Eucharist at a Catholic mass while people of other faiths receive a blessing. I would like to share with you what I gleaned from speaking with Father Joe in hopes that there will be a fuller understanding of these guidelines amid our school community. When a Catholic approaches the Holy Eucharist, they do so accepting and believing in all the teachings of the Catholic faith. When one says, “Amen,” it means, “I believe.” What do Catholics believe? Catholics believe in Jesus and all his teachings as proclaimed by the teaching authority of the Catholic Church. When those of different faiths approach the Eucharist in a Catholic mass, all these teachings may not be in their tradition. Receiving the Eucharist, then, could be asking them to compromise their beliefs. Therefore, we would like to offer a simple blessing in its place. I hope this perspective helps. If you would like further dialogue, please feel free to contact me at school by telephone or e-mail. (gmcfaddennc@yahoo.com)
Pax vobiscum (Peace be with you!), Mrs. McFadden Math FaxAll Nashua Catholic students are participating again in the national Math Fax Competition this year. These tests are designed to improve students’ test-taking skills in math. Students take four tests during the year and awards are given at the end of the year to students with the highest cumulative scores. More information regarding the test as well as our scores is available at www.educontest.com.
Congratulations to the following students who scored very well on the first two tests given in November and December:
MATH FAX TEST #1
MATH 7 TEST #1 (Math 7, Adv. Math 7 Classes) FIRST PLACE: Amy Anastasi Neal Bonenberger Joey Platko Evan Friedland SECOND PLACE: Elizabeth Brown Matthew Uberti THIRD PLACE: Valdimir Clay Garrett Kelly Christopher Marden Sarah Meads Trevor Wenners
PRE-ALGEBRA TEST #1 (Adv. Intro. to Algebra 8, Intro. to Algebra, Honors Pre-Alg. classes) FIRST PLACE: Susan Zhang SECOND PLACE: Dan Folger Chelsea Ogozaly Patrick Wolber THIRD PLACE: David Fulling Chris Gillis Cecilia Barowski
ALGEBRA TEST #1 (Honors Algebra I class) FIRST PLACE: Mei-Yee Chan SECOND PLACE: Shayan Banerjee Teresa Li THIRD PLACE: Brian Yu
MATH FAX TEST #2 MATH 7 TEST #2 (Math 7, Adv. Math 7 Classes) FIRST PLACE: Tyler Brodeur Sarah Meads SECOND PLACE: Katelyn Findlay William Hallahan Christopher Marden Greg Kolb Roy Lovering Thomas Reilly Matthew Uberti
PRE-ALGEBRA TEST #2 (Adv. Intro. to Algebra 8, Intro. to Algebra, Honors Pre-Alg. classes) FIRST PLACE: Susan Zhang SECOND PLACE: Luke Lavash Cathy Walter THIRD PLACE: Tucker Gettel Michael Morais Chelsea Ogozaly Patrick Queenan
ALGEBRA I TEST #2 (Honors Algebra I class) FIRST PLACE: Mei-Yee Chan SECOND PLACE: Teresa Li THIRD PLACE: Shayan Banerjee Andy Brink Geography BeeDuring the last week of December, the annual Geography Bee was held. Our winner for this year is a 7th grader – Neil Bonenberger. Our first runner-up is Kara Skogsholm, grade 8. Neil will be taking the written test to qualify for State at the end of March. States will be held at Keene State College. We wish Neil all the best in representing himself and our school. – Mrs. Sevigny Book FairThe Book Fair sold a total of $1082.09 in books and miscellaneous paraphernalia. Mrs. Kecy and Ms. Call selected some wonderful new books for our Library. Thank you for your support! YearbookThe Yearbook needs pictures … candids, Into the Woods, any pictures of students would be greatly appreciated! Any parent looking to help with the Yearbook can contact Ms. Allison here at school. Thank you! Lights, Camera, Action!Starting in January, Mr. Cloutier will begin “Mr. C’s Movie of the Month”. The movies will begin after school and will be more classic films students may not have seen (and “classic” does not equal boring!). The movie for January is the original War of the Worlds showing on January 20, 2006.
Each movie will run about two hours, so arrangements should be made if you wish to see the entire film. Those who can only stay for a part of the film are invited as well. There is no charge for this opportunity! Principal’s CoffeePlease drop by for a cup of coffee and some conversation on Friday, January 20, 2006, at 9:30 A.M. We will be recapping the first part of the year and sharing plans for the rest of the year. A summary of this meeting will be provided in the next newsletter for those unable to join us. Father/Daughter DanceDads, Grandfathers, Uncles: mark you calendars! Saturday, January 28, 2006, marks our annual Father/Daughter Dance. Dads have been making this a wonderful time with their daughters, taking them out for dinner before hand and just making it a great night to remember. Watch for upcoming invitations in your daughter’s book bag! From the Business OfficePlease remember all financial obligations must be met in order to receive your child’s grades. These obligations due include tuition, fees, extended day, etc. Thank you for your help in this matter. – Mrs. Urquhart Parents’ Meeting – Inside the Teenage BrainParents, teachers, and other interested parties are invited to view this Frontline PBS Video which probes the inside of the teenage brain. “It’s the mystery of mysteries – especially to parents. Now the experts are exploring the recesses of the brain and finding explanations for why adolescents behave the way they do and how the new discoveries can change the way we teach, or perhaps even understand, our teenagers.” A roundtable discussion will follow the viewing. Please join us on Wednesday, January 25, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. February Fun"Late Nite Catechism", a hilarious one woman show, is coming to Nashua Catholic. Please mark your calendars and tell all your friends. The night is February 11, 2006. Our goal is to pack the house with laughter. Tickets will be on sale soon! Summer CampsI know, I know, it is just barely winter and here we are promoting summer camps! We have registration forms available in the office for Camp Bernadette for girls on Lake Wentworth in Wolfeboro and Camp Fatima for boys on Upper Suncook Lake in Gilmanton. Both of these camps are Diocesan Camps sponsored by the Diocese of Manchester. Asbestos NotificationNOTIFICATION OF ASBESTOS REINSPECTION TO: Parents & Staff FROM: Sandra J. Hillyard, Principal DATE: January 4, 2006
In compliance with the EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act in 1989, the school was inspected for asbestos containing building materials. The inspection findings and asbestos management plan have been on file in the school administration office since that time.
The EPA requires us to perform reinspections of the asbestos materials every three years. In July 2004, The Scott Lawson Group of Concord, NH, conducted the reinspection of the Nashua Catholic Regional Junior High School in accordance with Federal regulation 40 CFR Part 763 (SubpartE) as required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the State of New Hampshire.
The results of the reinspection together with the original management plan are on file in the school’s administrative office and also at the Department of Education, Diocese of Manchester, 153 Ash Street, Manchester, NH. Parents, staff members and those doing work on the building are welcome to examine these documents at either place during school or office hours. RemindersFinally, parents, some gentle reminders about communication and school policies…
Cell Phones: Students may bring cell phones into the building under the following rules:
Parent Phone Calls: While recognizing there are emergencies when parents must communicate messages through our receptionist and secretary, I urge parents not to use this as your regular transmission of after-school directives. It is quite disruptive to your child’s focus in class, as well as to the other students and the teacher in that class. Notes sent in with students in the morning are much more efficient. Please make it part of your evening routine to discuss the possible obstacles of the oncoming day and make plans ahead of time whenever possible.
Dress Code: There are several students in violation of the dress code. Please note: pants and shirts MUST be purchased through our uniformers. Phys ed uniforms may be worn ONLY on phys ed days. Socks must be worn at all time. Sneakers must be laced and tied. Sole plus heel height may not exceed 2 inches.
Student Academic Progress: Students are responsible for reporting their grades on a daily basis to their parents. Teachers are responsible for assigning Supervised Study for chronic homework offenders and issuing Sign and Returns for graded assignments of 70% or less. Beyond this, teachers report progress every 4 ½ weeks via Progress Reports and Report Cards. Staffings (meetings with your child’s teachers) are available by appointment, usually on Wednesdays from 3:15 P.M. – 3:45 P.M. Please do not request weekly updates on your student’s progress. With upwards of 125 students per teacher, it is not possible to provide this type of feedback for all. Teachers will initial homework assignments written by the student in the agenda book. Teachers do provide weekly after school help times. Please place as much responsibility for your child’s progress on your child. We support you in developing the student’s sense of personal accountability. Please note: Students may be assigned to detention if they do not return their Sign & Return requests.
Afternoon Pickup: You may not park across the street heading up Bartlett Avenue to wait for your students. You may not park closer than 25 feet from the corner of Bartlett or Webster. You may not park (including standing parking) in front of the handicapped sign. If you do in fact have handicap plates, please arrive early to secure the spot. Once the queue begins moving it is not possible to keep the spot open until after 2:45 – 3:00 P.M. Also, please note that the queue begins at Wellington Street (not around the corner on Webster Street.) Please follow the guidelines for pickup that we have established. Please tolerate the inconvenience of waiting for the safety of the children. Thank you! CalendarFri 1/13 Mass, 9:00 A.M. Fri 1/13 Early Release @ 12:15 P.M. Mon 1/16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration, NO SCHOOL Fri 1/20 Principal’s Coffee, 9:30 A.M., Cafeteria Fri 1/20 Mr. C’s Movie of the Month, Room 301, 2:45 – 4:45 P.M. Tue 1/24 Grades Close for Quarter 2 Wed 1/25 Parents’ Meeting – The Teenage Brain – 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Fri 1/27 STEP UP DAY for 6th graders, NO SCHOOL for NC students Sat 1/28 Father/Daughter Dance, Gymnasium Sun 1/29 Catholic Schools Week begins Tue 1/31 Report Cards Issued Sat 2/11 Late Nite Catechism
Thank you for your attention to this rather lengthy newsletter! Lots happening at NC – lots to report. Happy New Year!
Peace, Sandra Hillyard Principal
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