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Sep 02, 2008
Dear Parents and Students,
We are off and running. Many thanks to students and
parents alike for helping us make the "opening" of
school for your child a smooth and successful one. Now
that everyone is acclimated to the style and routine of
Nashua Catholic, we look forward to a very successful
year for your children. Our new computer lab is "open
for business" and, with the acquisition of one and
possibly two more Smart Boards ( please pray for the
success of our grant writing efforts), we hope to offer
your children the fruits of a curriculum that will be
enhanced and enriched with the latest technology. Please
keep in mind Saturday, Sept. 27. This is the day of the
Great Nashua Country Fair and Cow Maneuver! This is a
major fundraiser for the three diocesan catholic schools
in Nashua (Nashua Catholic, St. Chris and Infant Jesus).
Your support and participation in this worthy endeavor
will be greatly appreciated. So, sell those cow deeds!!
Kudos to Mrs. Sevigny:
I hope all of you had an opportunity to read in the
August 21, 2008 "Nashua & Region" edition of the Nashua
Telegraph a featured article on Sharyn Sevigny, Chair of
the History Department at Nashua Catholic. Mrs. Sevigny
was one of 9 educators chosen from all over the country
to attend an 11- day tour of historical sites in Germany
and Poland. The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous
sponsored the tour whose focus is holocaust education.
Mrs. Sevigny toured Nazi Headquarters in Munich, the
site of the Nuremburg Trials, and visited many of the
concentration camps that were located in Germany and
Poland. Congratulations to Mrs. Sevigny for involving
herself in this all important educational experience -
an experience we are sure will enrich her own
understanding of this most tragic event of modern
history as well as make this period a more poignant and
meaningful experience for her students.
Student Spotlight:
One of Nashua Catholic's eight graders has been using
his talent in long distance bicycling to raise money for
charities. Patrick Yourell, along with his mother,
Ronnie, Have ridden a total of 330 miles and raised over
#2000 so far. The duo have participated in the MS
Challenge and the Trek Across Maine for the American
Lung Association. They plan to repeat races for these
causes this fall.
Nashua Catholic Student Directory 2008- 2009:
The NC Directory will be handed out on Parents' Night to
all who can join us that evening. Parents, if you have a
conflict and can not make Parents' Night the Directory
will be given to your student the next day. We hope you
find this year's edition helpful.
News from the English Department:
School year 2008-2009 is off to a great start in the
English department. The 8th grade English classes have
begun working on their formal research paper project,
and the 8th grade and 7th grade literature students have
begun exploring nonfiction literature. Writers' Club
will begin meeting on Mondays, from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. at
the start of the second quarter. Anyone who is sincerely
interested in writing is welcome to attend our meetings.
It is also my hope to use this time to work on a
quarterly literary magazine that will be a venue for
publishing some of our students' creative work.
One final thought. In the past, 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.
Calendar Date Change:
Please note that the First Quarter Progress Report due
date of Oct. 1 has been changed to Oct. 3!
A Special Request to Parents:
The Administration at Nashua Catholic respectfully asks
all parents to kindly, if at all possible, minimize any
requests to communicate, either via the phone or in
person, with your child during school hours. Naturally
in cases of dire emergency we would honor any such
requests. Wishing to see your child during the day for
other than emergency reasons constitutes not only a
disruption in your own child's learning day but also a
disruption for the teacher and every other student in
the class. We try to provide your child with the best
possible learning environment at our school and give
them the best education possible. To do that, we have to
do our best not to interfer with the learning process as
much as is humanly possible. Your cooperation in this
matter is greatly appreciated.
Special Invite to all
Runners:
The Anne Marie House (transitional shelter)is hosting a
"chicken run" (a fun 5K run/walk) on Sunday, 9/21/08 at
3pm.
Runners/walkers of all ages are invited. The first 200
registered participants get a t-shirt and a coupon for a
free chicken sandwich (from Chic-Fil-A). There is a $20
entry fee, and runners/walkers are encouraged to get
sponsors.
The fastest male runner, fastest female runner,
runner/walker with the most pledges, and runner/walker
with the best chicken costume will each win a $500
EDUCATION AWARD for the school of his/her choice.
This might be a fun event for everyone (especially our
NC cross-country runners), as a way to help others while
being a part of a fun race (and who knows, maybe one of
them might win some money for NC...).
Notice to Students & Parents:
HIGH SCHOOL
ADMISSIONS FAIR :
Our 5th Annual High School Admissions Fair 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, St. John's
Preparatory, 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.
Admissions Corner:
We have just stepped into a new school year and have
already been asked about 2009-2010! It's such a joy to
receive these calls! Many of them are prompted by our
Nashua Catholic families so we would like to share some
of our admission's time table with you. We try to settle
our current classes first in September. Our primary list
of applicants starts October 1, 2008 for next year. This
will insure that all families interested in NC will be
notified about our Open House on November 13th, Step-Up
Day on January 23th and asked to set up an interview at
a convenient time. We appreciate the fact that you are
sharing your Nashua Catholic experience with family and
friends.
Remember the NC RAFFLE!
Congrtaulations to the Lavoie Family this year's
winners! You too can WIN $200 Toward NC Tuition!
*No tickets to buy!
*Recommend Nashua Catholic
*All Applications received between now and April, 2009
listing you as the recommending family will earn you a
NC Raffle ticket.
*No limits
This is Nashua Catholic's way of thanking you for being
GREAT! Thank you for helping us to grow.
BEFORE AND AFTER
SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS-Handbook Reminders:
Just a reminder to families that Morning Café begins
each day at 7:00am and runs until 7:45am. Students are
to enter the building via the Cafeteria doors. This
program is included in the tuition, and students may eat
breakfast brought from home, study, read, chat with
friends or play a quiet game.
In the afternoon, students may attend Afternoon Café (in
the Cafeteria) from the end of bus dismissal (usually by
2:45pm) until 3:30pm. This program is also included in
the tuition, and students may have a snack, work on
homework, socialize, read or play quiet games or do arts
and crafts.
After 3:30pm, (until 5:30pm) the Cafeteria remains open
for students to continue the aforementioned activities
(and occasional gym or outdoor activities). There is a
fee for these Extended Day hours at the rate of $10/hour
or any part of an hour. Please refer to your handbook
for more information about the Extended Day Program.
If your child needs additional help with homework/study
skills, we also offer the GOALS program (outlined in
your handbook), by appointment. The rates and times
(days vary) are the same as the Extended Day program.
Please contact the school for more information if
needed.
When you come to pick up your child in the afternoon,
please park along the black fence (by the Cafeteria
windows) on Bartlett Avenue so we can see you. The staff
will call out the make and model of the cars in view so
your child can see you and walk out to your car. If we
are in the gym or outside, we frequently look out along
the black fence for any cars. Please discuss daily
transportation arrangements with your child! After
school, students may have their cell phones available
and may use them with permission from the staff member
on duty to speak with parents regarding transportation
arrangements only. No other calls or cell phone use is
permitted.
On early release days, there is no Café or Extended Day,
as teachers have required workshops, etc. to attend.
Please make other arrangements for child care on NC's
early release days. Students who leave NC property (and
are not with an NC coach) will NOT be permitted back in
the building, unless accompanied by a parent!
We look forward to working with your child before and
after school!
Help Sought For Lego
Leaguers!!
Due to the volunteers efforts of several parents over
the last two years, NC was able to field some highly
successful Lego League Teams. However, those parents who
assumed leadership roles have move on with their
graduated 8th graders. Consequently, NC is seeking
parents who want to take on leadership roles in
sponsoring and "coaching" a Lego League Team for the
2008-09 school year. We want to keep the tradition of
success going. If interested, please contact the school
asap as the window of opportunity for registering a team
or teams gets shorter and shorter.
Free $$$ :
We are a school that saves Box Tops for Education, Hood
Bottle Tops, Used Ink Cartridges and Newspapers. Nashua
Catholic is also participating in the Hannaford Helps
Schools Program from Sept. 4 through Dec. 4, 2008.
Please think of our school when you shop and recycle! It
all adds up!
Calendar:
September 2008:
Sept 1 No School - Labor Day Weekend
Sept. 3 School Mass 9:00 All are welcome!
Sept. 4 School Pictures taken today
Sept.10 Parents' Night 6:00 - 8:00
Sept. 19 School Dance 6:00-9:00 p.m
Sept. 26 Country Fair Pep Rally
Sept.27 Country Fair and Cow Maneuver at Holman Stadium
- Come One Come All!!!
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 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
God Bless,
Thomas Kelleher
Principal
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