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Dear Parents and Students,
Here we are in the final leg of the 2006-2007 school year.
Now that our Terra Nova testing is over, we can focus on the
remaining activities in May and the final weeks of the year
in June.
Our Annual Spring Fling Dance is scheduled for May 11 and
the Annual Science Fair will follow on May 15. Our 5th and
final school wide Mass is slated for May 17 - parents, of
course, are invited to attend. Progress reports will be
issued on May 18, so parents, especially parents of 8th
graders, are reminded to carefully monitor their child's
progress as we get closer and closer to graduation. We will
have an Early Release Day for students on May 25 as that day
has been reserved for staff development. Students will be
dismissed at the usual time of 12:15 PM.
Looking ahead to June, our Graduation Dance will be June 8,
Graduation Practice will be June 12 with Graduation
scheduled for June 14. All important information pertaining
to our summer school and athletic camps are posted on the
school website as well as in the news posted below.
I would like to take this opportunity to share with you a
few concerns. This year's Annual Nashua Catholic Fashion
Show was very successful in many ways. It was great fun and
through your participation and generosity we were able to
meet a portion of our fundraising goals. However in our FUND
- A- NEED promotion, we fell short of our goal of $30,000 to
help fund new lockers for our students. Through years of
usage, many of our present lockers are non functional.
Students are not able to place their belongings in a locker
whereby they can be sure their belongings are safe and
secure.
On a different note, as many of you know, Nashua Catholic
was accredited this year by the New England Association of
Secondary Schools and Colleges. To maintain this prestigious
designation, we must continue to meet specific requirements
and recommendations set forth by the NEASC. One of these
requirements is to upgrade our Library services and
resources. We are in the process of installing electrical
outlets in the library to hopefully accommodate 5 new
computer stations in the near future - at this point in
time, we will not be able to purchase 5 computers. We have
also investigated purchasing Library Software which will not
only allow us to catalogue and codify our library materials,
but will also allow us to network with computer stations in
individual classrooms thus making library research
accessible to all students at any time. The NEASC also
strongly recommends that we integrate other technologies
into our daily classroom activities - such as using
multimedia projectors for faculty and/or student powerpoint
presentations.
All of these items, of course, cost money. We are presently
in a cycle of lower enrollments and tight budgets. Nashua
Catholic does not have a lot of disposable income to
purchase all that we need. If either you, or anyone you may
know, can help us out in any way, shape or form to meet the
above-mentioned needs, we would be forever grateful. For
example, if your businesses or companies have any surplus or
multimedia projectors that need to be replaced - and are in
sound working order- we would certainly find a home for them
here at Nashua Catholic. Naturally any monetary donations to
help us defray the costs of meeting the above-mentioned
NEASC recommendations would also be greatly appreciated.
Kindly keep Nashua Catholic and our needs in your thoughts
and prayers as we try our best to navigate the waters of
these uncertain financial times.
Graduation News - Open Letter from Mrs. McFadden:
Dear Parents of 2007 Graduates:
This year, graduation will be on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at
Immaculate Conception Church, Nashua, NH. No tickets will be
issued. Please have your student arrive no later than 5:30
P.M. Mass will begin at 6 PM.
Respectful dress is required underneath the graduation gown.
The attire requirements for graduation reflect the Catholic
virtue of modesty. Modesty is the virtue by which we express
respect for others and ourselves by the way we dress, speak,
and act. Please be mindful that we will have Celebration of
the Liturgy.
Graduation gowns will be distributed on Monday, June 7, 2007
during homeroom. Please hang this gown up as soon as it gets
home. These gowns should not be ironed, and need a few days
of hanging to be wrinkle free.
The graduation practice will be Tuesday, June 12, 2007 from
10 A.M. until 11:30 AM. at Immaculate Conception Church. You
must arrange for transportation for your student to and from
the church for graduation practice. Please be prompt; I have
classes to teach at school and I cannot be late.
Please be sure to review the following sheets about gown
care and graduation practice.
Peace and Blessings,
Mrs. Glenda L. McFadden
GRADUATION PRACTICE
DATE: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
TIME: 10:00 AM till 11:30 PM
WHERE: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
216 EAST DUNSTABLE ROAD, NASHUA
(DROP OFF AT THE CHURCH)
DRESS: CASUAL, BUT APPROPRIATE- WE WILL BE IN THE CHURCH
WHAT TO BRING: A GOOD ATTITUDE AND A COOPERATIVE SPIRIT!
WHAT NOT TO BRING: YEARBOOKS-YOUR UNDIVIDED ATTENTION IS
NEEDED.
YEARBOOKS WILL BE TAKEN AWAY, SO PLEASE DO NOT BRING THEM.
GRADUATION GOWN INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT USE AN IRON.
2. HANG GOWN ON A HANGER FOR AT LEAST 2-3 DAYS BEFORE
GRADUATION
3. DO NOT TUG ON THE ZIPPER- HANDLE WITH CARE
4. GRADUATION FLOWERS/BUTTONEERS should be pinned on the
student's left side.
Debate Club News:
Debate Club continues, albeit sporadically due to a number
of absences in recent weeks. We'd like to pick up the pace,
so if you can join us in room 407 on Mondays from 2:45 to
4:00, please do.
Admissions Corner:
Parents: Please share this information with everyone!! We
appreciate your help!
Spring Open House for Elementary Students and Parents at
Nashua Catholic Junior High! School
Nashua Catholic Regional Junior High School, Infant Jesus
and St. Christopher Schools will hold an Open House Night
for 5th grade students and parents on Thursday, May 3, 2007
from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. The evening will highlight the
curriculum and opportunities for students from 6th through
8th grades in the Diocesan Catholic school system. The Open
House will be held at Nashua Catholic Regional Junior High
School - 6 Bartlett Avenue Nashua, NH.
For more information, call (603) 882-7011
Congratulations to the Fontaine Family! They are the first
family in the Raffle. Thanks for sharing good news about
Nashua Catholic.
A Note on Textbooks:
Textbooks will not be used in classes after June 11th.
Varsity Books will be at Nashua Catholic on June 12 from
1:00 to 4:00 to purchase your used 2006-2007 textbooks.
After this date, you can download shipping labels from the
Varsity Books web site to sell your books back to Varsity.
You may purchases your student's textbooks at
www.varsitybooks.com starting the end of July. Your
student's course numbers will be sent to you in June. These
course numbers are to be used to locate required purchases
on varsitybooks.com Once on the site, your student's course
numbers are used to find the required purchases for each
class. We encourage you to order by early August for the
best selection and quickest delivery. Students are required
to have their books for the August school start. Varsity
Books proved to be a clear and convenient way for our
parents to purchase books last year. Our Nashua Catholic web
site will have next year's textbook list up in June. It will
have more ISBN's in math, in particular, from which to
choose used books. ALWAYS purchase books according to their
ISBN. Changes in this year's book list include dropping all
1980's copyright numbers and adding some books with CD-ROM's
or internet access. Please remember to order your books
early. Students must have textbooks by the first day of
school. Special Reminder:
On May 14, 2007, 7th and 8th grade students at NC will be
participating in a 30 Nation study, administered by
Northeastern University's College of Criminal Justice, by
taking a survey on young people's lifestyles, behaviors, and
rule breaking behaviors. The survey will be administered in
our students' Theology classes.
Summer School Program Offerings:
Summer is quickly approaching and we are getting ready to
begin our third 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 dmatsonnc@yahoo.com.
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NASHUA CATHOLIC REGIONAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Summer School Program Offerings
2007
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!!!
This course is open to any student who will be attending
Nashua Catholic during the 2007-2008 school year.
Fee: $90 (snack included)
Dates: July 30 -August 3 8:30am - 11:30 am
OR
August 13-August 17 1:00pm - 4:00pm
JUNIOR HIGH SUCCESS!: This course is based on the critically
acclaimed, "Top 20 Teens" SUCCESS!: 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!
This course is open to any student who will be attending
Nashua Catholic during the 2007-2008 school year.
Fee: $90 (snack included)
Dates: July 30-August 3 1:00pm - 4:00pm
OR
August 13-August 17 8:30am - 11:30am
*** NOTE: Students who sign up for BOTH the Study Skills and
the Junior High Success course during the same week
(7/30-8/3 OR 8/13-8/17), may stay for Lunch and Gym/Outside
Time in between class sessions.
DAY SCHOOL: Did your child enjoy "Step Up Day"? Here's your
chance to learn even more about life at Nashua Catholic. Day
School is a week of "step up days", where your child will
participate in fun and interesting lessons from all of the
subjects taught at Nashua Catholic and make new friends!
Lessons include:
*Theology and Faith Development *Creative Writing *Fun
Science Labs *Math for Daily Use *Reading Historical Diaries
*Physical Education/Sports *Art, Music and Foreign Language
*Computers and Technology AND MUCH MORE!!!
This course is open to any INCOMING SEVENTH GRADER or NEW
EIGHTH GRADER (who was not a student at NC in grade seven)
who will be attending Nashua Catholic during the 2007- 2008
school year.
Fee: $175 (includes lunch)
Dates: August 6- August 10 8:30am - 2:30pm
OR
August 20-August 24 8:30am - 2:30pm
ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS OFFER GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR CHILD
TO:
*MAKE NEW FRIENDS *GET A "SNEAK PREVIEW" OF THE YEAR TO COME
*DISCOVER HOW TO NAVIGATE OUR BUILDING (Up and Down
Staircases, Four floors but only three stories, etc.)
*PRACTICE TEAMWORK *BUILD CONFIDENCE *MEET STAFF MEMBERS
*LEARN VALUABLE PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC SKILLS *ASK
QUESTIONS ABOUT NC *ENGAGE THEMSELVES IN INTERESTING LESSONS
*HAVE FUN WHILE LEARNING! WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US THIS
SUMMER FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE AT NASHUA CATHOLIC!
Parents please note the registrations for our Summer
School Programs can be downloaded and printed from our
website at www.ncrjhs.org
Attention Parents & STUDENTS!
NHS-South is hosting the Class of 2011 Open House &
Orientation Night
Tuesday May 8th 6:30PM- 8PM
Get to know your school!
Tour the building!
Listen to music! Have some refreshments!
Meet & talk to some of your future teachers, counselors and
administrators!
Join us for an action- filled evening!
The school store will be open for merchandise and food
sales!
NHS-North will have their Open House Wednesday May 9th .
A Note from Mrs. McFadden about theology textbooks:
Attention all Parents!
Please know that the soft cover theology textbooks used in
both seventh and eighth grades are meant to be disposables.
Students answer chapter questions, highlight, and write in
the context section of these texts. Therefore, these texts
should not be sold to lower grade students for the upcoming
school year. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly
appreciated!
News from the Math Department:
All current 7th graders will be taking a math placement test
during two of their math classes in May. Placement decisions
for 8th grade will be made based primarily on performance
and study habits in 7th grade math, along with results of
this placement test and previous standardized tests.
In addition, congratulations to the following winners of the
fourth MathFax Test!!
Math 7 Test (Math 7, and Adv. Math 7 classes)
FIRST PLACE: Ethan Plumley
SECOND PLACE: Samantha Brenner, James Sasson, and Noel
Wellman
Pre-Algebra Test (Hon. Pre-Alg. 7, Adv. Intro. to Alg. 8,
and Intro. to Alg. 8 classes)
FIRST PLACE: Isaac Morrier
SECOND PLACE: Jay Krzyston
THIRD PLACE: Greg Kolb
Algebra Test (Hon. Algebra class)
FIRST PLACE: Susan Zhang
SECOND PLACE: Dan Folger and Hannah Moriarty
THIRD PLACE: Aaron Choi, Connor Husovsky, and Jonathan Kiely
Library News:
We continue to search for a way to fund acquisition of
Library Software. We have been granted an extension of the
40% discount offered by Book Systems, which was to expire
April 30.
Our goal is to purchase the software and load our Library
inventory before the close of the school year. Then we will
build our Library and purge outdated and inappropriate
material, add computers and additional stacks.
We are desperately seeking donations, Corporate gifts,
matching gifts, and any other source which might help us
fund this endeavor. If you have any information or sources
to assist, please call.
Thanks to the Folgers for a large bag of current, age-
appropriate books for our collection. If you have books to
donate, please send your Title & Author list to dstollnc@yahoo.com.
Nashua Catholic Spring Calendar
(Subject to change)
MAY
3 Open House for 5th Grade Students and Their Parents 6:30
-8:00
7 Latin Class Field Trip - Boston Museum of Fine Arts
9 Grade 7 Field Trip - Beaver Brook, Hollis, NH
10 Cow/Fair Meeting 7:00 NC Library
11 Spring Fling Dance
15 Science Fair - 6:00-7:00
17 School Mass 9:00a.m. ALL ARE WELCOME
18 Progress Reports - Quarter 4 - Parent Sign and Return
25 Early Release - 12:15p.m.
28 No School - Memorial Day
29 Baseball/Softball Playoffs (5/29-6/1)
31 League Track & Field Meet @Hollis/Brookline HS
31 Cow/Fair Meeting 7:00 NC Library
JUNE
4 Golf - Tri-County Championships @ Candia Woods
6 Spring Sports Awards 7:00
8 8th Grade Graduation Dance 7:00- 10:00
11 Last School Day for 8th Grade ONLY
12 Graduation Practice 10-12a.m. Immaculate Conception
Church East Dunstable Road Nashua, NH
Text Book Buyback for BOTH 7th and 8th grade 1:00 -
4:00p.m.
13 7th Grade Trip - Boston Fine Arts Museum - Return for BBQ
14 8th Grade Graduation ICC
20 Last School Day for 7th Grade - Half day - Dismassal
21 Cow/Fair Meeting 7:00 NC Library
25-29 3rd &4th Grade Co-ed Basketball School
JULY
9-13 5th -8th Grade Girls Basketball School
16-20 5th-8th Grade Goys Basketball School
30-3 6th-8th Grade Girls Softball School
30-3 Study Skills Course
30-3 Junior High Success Course
AUGUST
2 NCRJHS 3rd ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
6-10 Day School
13-17 Study Skills Course
13-17 Junior High Success
20-24 Day School
Have a safe and happy summer!
Emploment Opportunity at Nashua Catholic:
Administrative Assistant Wanted:
Nashua Catholic Regional Junior High School is seeking an
individual with strong computer skills, excellent
organization abilities, strong interpersonal skills, and a
willingness to work in a faith based educational community
with a strong Catholic identity. Experience with MMS
Software and scheduling a plus. Send cover letter and
resume, no later than June 1, 2007, to NCRJHS, 6 Bartlett
Ave., Nashua, NH 03064, Attn: Thomas Kelleher. No phone
calls please.
NOTICE FOR 7th GRADE PARENTS:
The fieldtrip to Beaver Brook is on Wednesday, May 9. Please
have your child here by 8AM. This is an outdoor activity and
your child needs to wear his/her gym uniform with
appropriate shoes and outer clothing (sweatshirt, jacket,
etc.). Hats may be worn for this outing. It would also be
prudent for your child to apply insect repellent at home.
Please do not allow your child to bring aerosol sprays to
school. They may bring other types of repellent to reapply
as needed. I would also recommend that your child bring a
plastic container of water with them.
We are looking forward to having a wonderful and educational
outing with your child. Pray for sunshine.
Patricia Brittan
FYI:
Publication of our 3rd Quarter Honor Roll students will
appear in the May 15 edition of the Nashua Telegraph.
Athletic News:
So the weather finally broke and we're playing games albeit
in a short time frame.
Baseball/Softball play-offs will take place the week of May
28.
Tri County Track Meet will take place on Thursday, May 31 at
Hollis Brookline High School.
Tri County Golf Championships will take place at Candia
Woods on Monday June 4th.
Sports Awards Night will be Wednesday, June 6th. 7pm in the
gym and classrooms
Summer Sport Schools
Co-ed Basketball, grades 3 &4 June 25-29, 2007
Girls Basketball, grades 5-8 July 9- 13, 2007
Boys Basketball, grades 5-8 July 16- 20, 2007
Baseball, grades 4-6 July 23- 27, 2007
Softball, grades 6-8 July 30- Aug. 3, 2007
Development News:
The Annual Nashua Country Fair and Cow Maneuver will take
place on Saturday September 29th, 2007. We are currently
seeking help for this three school fund raising venture. We
have meetings planned for May 10, 31 and June21. Meetings
are held here at Nashua Catholic at 7pm in the cafeteria.
Please come and lend your expertise in one of many areas.
Nashua Catholic Golf Tourney
This years' annual event will take place on Thursday, August
2nd at Souhegan Woods Golf Course. Please mark you
calendars. We're always looking for more players. Check the
school web site for more information or contact Mr. B at the
school, 882.7011. ad.ncjh@comcast.net or www.ncrjhs.org
God Bless,
Thomas Kelleher
Nashua Catholic Regional Jr. H.S.
phone: 603-882-7011
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