JUNE 2007 Nashua Catholic Newsletter

Dear Parents and Students,

We are entering the final weeks of the school year. The 8th Grade graduation dance will be Friday, June 8, at NC from 7PM-10PM with light refreshments and tropical drinks available - thanks to the Curran Family for the liquid refreshments. The last day for 8th graders will be Monday, June 11 with all classes meeting for a shortened length of time. Classes will be followed by the Annual 8th Grade Awared Ceremony- parents are cordially invited to attend. The 8th Grade will hold graduation practice on Tuesday, June 12 from 10 AM-11:30AM. After this practice, parents are requested to pick up their child at 11:30 sharp. The Class of 2007 will be graduating on Thursday evening, June 14 at Immaculate Conception Church. Students are to report to the reception hall at 5:30AM. Mrs. McFadden wishes to remind parents and students that graduation gowns should be hung on a hanger - DO NOT IRON. Flowers and boutineers should be pinned to the gown on the right side.

The results of the Terra Nova Testing are in. Parents may either pick up their child's results at the school or wait until the results go out with our last report card mailing.

Our summer athletic camps are scheduled to begin on June 25 and continue with selected age groups throughout July ( See our website and brochures for additional information)

SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES ARE FILLING FAST!

Planning for our fourth annual "Summer Stars" summer enrichment program is well under way! About half of the available spots for students are already filled! Our Study Skills, Junior High Success and Day School Courses will help students to prepare for a productive school year by reviewing skills, making new friends and learning tips to succeed at NC! Please see our website (www.NCRJHS.org) for course descriptions and a printable course registration form! Act now and don't miss out on this great start for the year ahead! We look forward to having your child in class this summer!

History Department News:

Things are winding down in the history department as the school year comes to an end. In the 8th grade social science class, the students completed their archeological "dig"; the 8th grade history classes discussed the past two administrations (George H.W.Bush and Bill Clinton), in comparison to the present administration. The 7th grade history classes undertook their big project of the year-they transformed into immigrants (1895-1920) and arrived at Ellis Island, complete with costume, research, and their foreign language. Most of them became loyal americans; unfortunately, some were deported back to the "old" country due to various illnesses or other conditions.

Both the 7th and 8th grade have summer reading to do again this summer, in preparation for the first fall project. For a list of the summer reading assignments, by grade, please visit the Nashua Catholic website. Enjoy your reading-and your time off. Have a fun and safe summer!!

Mrs. Sevigny
Mrs. Plouffe
Mr. Leonard

News From The Athletic Department:

Spring Sports Awards
Sports Awards Night was held June 6, 2007 - at 7:00p.m. in the NC Gym.

Admissions Corner:

The Spring Open House was a great success! Thanks to all the teachers, staff and students for giving their time and talent and to the parents that encouraged our visitors to come. Although this effort is primarily for 5th Graders, this year every new contact 6th Grader that visited on May 3rd has enrolled at Nashua Catholic for next year! Again, thanks to all for a terriffic team effort for Nashua Catholic!

7th and 8th Grade Openings

YES! Nashua Catholic does have openings in both grades at this time. Our primary admissions season is from October through mid March to accommodate financial aid deadlines. We encourage families to call, visit and tour Nashua Catholic on an on going basis.

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.

NC Raffle:

The Nashua Catholic Raffle for a $200 Tuition Voucher is growing well! Ten families have their first tickets.

Remember:

*No tickets to buy!
*Recommend Nashua Catholic
*All registrations received between now and April, 2008 listing you as the recommending family will earn you a NC Raffle Ticket.
*No Limits

Thanks for all of your support!

In Closing:

The next Newsletter will go out sometime in August to inform incoming 7th graders and their parents as well as our new 8th graders and their parents about the opening of school and any other information you need to get started with the new school year.

On behalf of the Administration and the professional staff, we hope all of you have a very restful, enjoyable and safe summer.

God Bless,

Thomas Kelleher
Principal