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Dear Parents and Students,
Now that we are into the swing of things for the school
year, we can look to October as being a very busy month.
By the time you receive this newsletter, our students
will have already been treated to an interesting
assembly on "Robotics" by Jack Burris a well known
eductional presenter who specializes in technology
education to a wide array of student groups. In
addition, this month will also include our "High School"
Fair night, the first sessions of the "Catholic Schools
Prep course (see more below) , the Mother/Son Bowling
Night and our Annual Halloween Dance among others.
Please check the information and Calendar below for
specific dates. Another important event for us this
month will be a dedication ceremony we have planned in
memory of Alex Lyskawa on Wednesday, October 22 at 1:45
PM - parents and friends are welcome to attend. So as
the month of October descends upon us we hope and pray
for beautiful weather and a succession of events that
will help your child benefit from the Nashua Catholic
experience.
Nashua Country Fair
News:
For the 1st time in Country Fair history the fair was
cancelled due to 2 days of inclement weather. Because
the Cows didn't do their duty a random draw was held at
Infant Jesus School the host school. Here are the
winners of the 20th Annual Great American Cow Maneuver.
$1000 Winner Chase Daniels of Nashua NH
Sold by Peter Daniels of Nashua Catholic Jr. HR 102
$2000 Winner Danielle Dumont of Nashua NH
Sold by Alexandra Dumont of Nashua Catholic Jr. HR 302
$3000 Winner Rosemary Audette of Merrimack NH
Sold by Lucy Murphy of St. Christopher School. HR 2W
News RE: High School
Entrance Exam Prep Course:
As in the past, NC will be offering a Prep Course for
High School Entrance Exams. This course is a review of
selected concepts in math and English; practice tests
will be administered in both of these 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.
Essentially, classes will be held after school from
3-5PM on Oct. 14, 16, 27 & 29. More detailed info will
be sent home via Homeroom handouts and will also be
available on our website.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all
those parents who were able to attend our Parent's
Night; we hope you found the evening both informative
and entertaining. Also, thank you to those parents who
donated to our Teacher Wish List and agreed to donate
their time in some volunteer capacity.
From the Theology
Dept.:
JESUS NEEDS YOU! Now that we have your attention, we
have a problem we hope someone can help us resolve.
Nashua Catholic has 2 altars, one permanently in the
chapel and the other that is brought out for school
masses. Two altars, but only one decent altar cloth that
must constantly be switched back and forth. Having a
second cloth would make life a bit less hectic. If there
is anyone who could make an altar cloth for us, or who
knows someone with the necessary sewing talent, the
entire school community would be extremely grateful. The
demensions of the altar are as follows: Heght-39",
Length-64", Width-28". Thank you in advance for making
the liturgical life of the school more prayerful.
Also, a mighty shout out to the Prayer and Service Club.
Through their efforts and generosity, the chapel has
beautiful new icons of the four evangelists which
surround the crucifix. And we not only have a new hand
carved ciborium from Haiti, but we were able to have two
older ciboria re-plated. Now they truly are fit to hold
the Body of Christ. Again, THANK YOU!!
Progress Reports:
Parent, please sign and return your student's progress
report by Tuesday, October 7, 2008. If you wish to keep
the report, kindly send to the office a note stating
that you wish to keep that copy in your files.
Athletic News:
The fall sports teams are all underway. The boys' and
girls' soccer teams are having a tough time getting
going but continue to put forth great effort. The girls'
volleyball team is beginning to gel. They're coming off
a great win against perennial power Fairgrounds Middle
School. The cross country team is also doing very well.
The girls' team took first at the Milford Cross Country
Invitational. A group of 7th grade girls participated in
the Annual New Balance Ocean State Cross Country
Invitational and came home with first place honors.
Fall Sports Awards will take place during the school day
on Tuesday, October 28, beginning at 1:30.
Tryouts for Cheerleading will take place on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, October 28, 30 & 31.
Tryouts for Basketball will take place the week of
November 3rd. Times for boys and girls will be announced
once we know how many students we have trying out. We
have a game schedule and plan on having two boys' teams
and two girls' teams, provided we have the players.
Wrestling practice begins on Wednesday, November 12.
Wrestling is a 'no cut' sport at Nashua Catholic. We
accept all comers who have a good attitude and are
willing to put forth a good effort regardless of
athleticism or skill. Schedules for tryouts and
practices will be posted to you towards the end of
October.
One favor to all the car pool folks who pick up after
school, please use Bartlett Ave for a staging area. We,
the sport teams, need Webster Street for car pool cars
and bus parking. Thank you for your assistance and
understanding.
Development News:
First from the Nashua Country Fair committee, Thank you
very much for your consideration and assistance with the
home room baskets. They were awesome; they were filled
to the brim with great items. Although deed sales were
down this year we certainly want to thank all of you who
took the time to sell your deeds. Home room 201 took
first place, followed by HR 203 and HR 102.
Mother/Son Glow Bowling is planned for Saturday, October
18th from 7:30-10p at Merrimack Ten Pin on the Daniel
Webster Highway. Tickets are still available; the cost
is $40 per couple, and includes pizza, drinks, ice cream
dessert, bowling and shoe rental. Moms may send in money
with their son, to the attention of Mother/Son Night.
The Fashion Show Committee still has openings; if anyone
wishes to help out, please contact Mr B via phone at
school or email rbsnlt@ncrjhs.org. We need dads too. Mrs
Rucci has all kinds of ideas for our 'Paris' theme this
year; but we need help with runway building, lights,
tables and chairs. Any time you can contribute to the
show would be greatly appreciated. The Show date is
Friday, March 20. For planning purposes, Mrs Parolin and
the Silent Auction folks are always looking for new
ideas and gifts- ie. air fare some place, pro sports
tickets, weekend get-a- ways and sports memorabilia.
Please keep us in mind.
Nashua Catholic's
Admissions Corner:
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 2009-2010 Admissions List. Please
mention to family, friends and work colleagues with 6th
grade students our invitation to the Nashua Catholic
Open House, Thursday, November 13, or our Open House of
smaller scope on December 7, 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 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!
HIGH SCHOOL
ADMISSIONS FAIR hosted by Nashua Catholic
Regional Junior High School will be held Thursday,
October 9, 2008, 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, Austin Preparatory, Bishop Brady High
School, Bishop Guertin High School, Lowell Catholic High
School, Nashua Public High School, Phillips Academy, St.
Paul's 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 ares high school
programs and practice admissions skills.
Johns Hopkins
University CTY Program:
We have received information on Johns Hopkins
University's Center for Talented Youth Program. Many
Nashua Catholic Students have participated in this
program in the past. This Talent Search program is a
great way for you to help your top-performing student
build confidence through appropriate academic risk-
taking and genuine achievement. Each talent search
participant will recieve recognition of his or her
adacemic abilities and be invited to participate in
adademic conferences. Please note this is not a Nashua
Catholic sponsored program. Interested parents are
encouraged to seek more information online at
www.cty.jhu.edu or through information brochures at NC's
main office.
BOX TOPS FOR
EDUCATION:
Nashua Catholic will participate in the Box Tops for
Education program once again this year. How can you
help? Find Box Tops on hundreds of your favorite
products. Each Box Top is worth 10¢. Turn your Box Tops
into the school office. Our school will collect the Box
Tops and send them to Box Tops for Education. Box Tops
will send our school a check worth 10¢ for each Box Top
we redeem! You can find Box Tops on brands such as
Cheerios, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Ziploc, Kleenex,
Hefty, and more! We'd like to thank those families who
have already sent in Box Tops. Keep them coming!
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.
The NC Garden Club :
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 menbers!
Mother/Son Glow
Bowling: This will be held at Merrimack Ten
Pin, 698 DW Highway in Merrimack, on Saturday, October
18,2008 7:30-10pm. 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.
NC Teacher/Staff Wish
List:
Printers - See Mr. Knepp for more information
Fan & Window Shades- for Ms O'Brien's class room
TV and DVD Player
Latex Free Gloves - Medium and Large Q500 Thanks to the
Yourells, and Daniels
Tissues and Antibacterial Wipes -Thanks to so many of
our Great Families! We always need these items!
Mums Thanks to the Avery, Rudewitz and Commisso Families
Laser Pens Thanks to the Daniels Family
Spring Bulbs
Alter Cloth - See Mr. Cloutier
Electric pencil sharpener and colored markers for the
whitebords for Mrs. McFadden
Thank you for your continued generosity!
Calendar
October 2008:
Oct 1 Robotics Assembly 1p.m.
Oct 3 1st Quarter Progress Reports
Oct 2 School Mass 9:00a.m. All are welcome!
Oct 8 Mark Twain
House Field Trip Mrs.Barker's and Mrs. Philion's 8th
Grade Literature Classes
Oct 9 High School Fair Night 6:30- 8:00p.m.
Oct 13 No School Columbus Day
Oct 14 - 16 - 27 - 29 Prep Course for Catholic High
School Exam
Oct 22 Memorial Dedication to Alex Lyskawa 1:45p.m.
Oct 24 Halloween Dance 6:00-9:00p.m.
Oct 28 Fall Sports Awards 1:00p.m.
Oct 30 1st Q Grades Close
Oct 31 2nd Q Classes Begin
November 2008
5 Assembly Program
6 1st Quarter Report Cards School Mass 9a.m. All are
welcome!
10 No School Professional Day
11 No School Veterans Day
12 Wrestling Tryouts Begin
13 Open House for 2009-2010 New Students
20 Early Release 11:30
Parent Conferences 1:00-5:00 Sign-ups 11/6 only
21 Early Release 11:30
Parent Conferences 1:00-5:00 Sign-ups 11/6 only
26 Early Release 11:30
27&28 No School Happy Thanksgiving!
God Bless,
Thomas Kelleher
Principal
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Nashua Catholic Regional Jr. H.S.
Announces
Late Breaking News from the
English Department!
Oct 02, 2008
Dear Parents and Students,
Please be advised of the
following:
The 8th grade English classes
are continuing to focus their
efforts on researching and
constructing formal research
papers, and the 7th grade and
8th grade literature students
are continuing to explore
nonfiction literature.
In Mrs. Barker's Seventh Grade
Honors Literature classes, guest
speakers Mrs. Glenda McFadden
(Theology chairperson) and Mrs.
Sharyn Sevigny (History
chairperson) presented
interdisciplinary lessons based
on their expertise in Holocaust
Studies. Mrs. McFadden's
presentation focused on the
eight traits of a rescuer, and
Mrs. Sevigny's presentation was
on the Jewish and non-Jewish
partisan resistance movements.
This interdisciplinary exercise
was in conjunction with the
students' summer reading
assignment The Upstairs Room by
Johanna Reiss.
On October 8, 2008, Mrs.
Barker's and Mrs. Philion's
Eighth Grade Literature classes
will be visiting the Mark Twain
House and Museum in Hartford,
Connecticut, as part of their
study of this great American
author. Mrs. Pinsonneault's
Honors Eighth Grade Literature
students also plan to visit this
historical site, as well as the
home of Harriet Beecher Stowe,
one of Samuel Clemens's
neighbors, in the spring.
Presently they are engaged in a
study of African American
cultural history which included
an exploration of the history of
jazz and its artists.
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