Hello Parents & Guardians, Hello Parents & Guardians,
We are entering our second week with students, a full one with our first “skinny Monday.” With our unique modified block schedule, my hope is that freshmen and transfer students did not have any difficulty adjusting to the uniqueness of this week. Our teachers and students have seemed to settle into the rhythm of the school year. Mike Perez and I have done a number of walk-through observations in teachers’ classrooms and students are engaged and regularly using their Chromebooks in many. We had a terrific “Welcome Back” breakfast provided by our PTO this morning. I can’t express how much I appreciate their support. If you have not had a chance to involve yourself, they are a very welcoming group for any parent and guardian interested in joining. Their first meeting is Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the CHS Learning Commons (Library) Administratively, I have begun the budget process for 19-20, so this will consume much of my office time the next few weeks. Next week is “Constitution Week,” and a number of teachers will connect activities to this.
One important update: Underclassmen Photos will be taken on this Friday, Sept. 14.
Please make sure you remind your children of this.
Have a great week everyone!
Bill Lonergan, Principal
TODAY - Mon, Sept 10th was the last day to make schedule changes.
COLLEGE REPS VISTING GUIDANCE:
Seniors: Please sign-up on your NAVIANCE homepage or stop in the School Counseling office for a pass. Juniors are welcome to attend if in a study hall only.
- Emerson College will be visiting on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 at 8:30
- University of Rochester will be visiting on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 at 9:30
- Roger Williams University will be visiting on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 at 10:30
- Saint Michael's College will be visiting on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 at 11:30 am
FINANCIAL AID & SENIOR COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT: Thursday, September 27thth at 6:30pm in the auditorium. The Finanical Aid presentation will run from 6:30p-7:30p and then Senior College Information will be facilitated byCHS’ Jeff Parsons and Jodi Callinan from 7:30a-8:30a.
This presentation is designed to educate the student and family about the college admission process and timeline. Juniors and their families are also welcome to attend.
CHS Open House:
Open House is scheduled for September 20th from 6 - 8 PM this year. Please mark your calendar and come in to meet teachers. The format for the Open House provides an opportunity for all parents to meet all of their child’s teachers. Starting at 6:00 PM, parents will find their child’s Advisor’s name and Advisory location posted in the CHS lobby, and then proceed into the auditorium.
PSAT’s
All freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT exam on Wed, October 10th from 7:35a-noon. Seniors will have the opportunity to job shadow or attend a college tour. More information will be sent out about this day in a few weeks.
Career Fair:
We will be hosting a career fair for all students on Wed, October 3rd. Your student will have the opportunity to sign up (in advisory) for specific speakers in the next few weeks.
BAE Systems’ FOCUS (Fostering Opportunities and Careers Utilizing STEM) program
The FOCUS program engages high school aged students in the Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts areas in activities to help promote interest in careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The FOCUS program creates hand-on learning experiences in different aspects of engineering (electrical, mechanical, and software) as well as project and finance management, communication skills, and teamwork. The fall session begins on September 26th, 2018 and runs through December 5th. Classes take place on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm at BAE Systems (141 Canal Street, Nashua, NH). Additional elective sessions will be held on Thursday, October 25th and Thursday, November 29th. If you have questions about the BAE Systems FOCUS program, please email or visit their websitewww.baesystems.com/focus. Please encourage your students to apply. Applications must be submitted via email to[email protected] no later than September 11th. The selected students will be notified no later than September 18th.
Honors Option Paperwork due September 18th
Students may choose to complete an honors option in any class that is NOT offered at an honors level. This contract MUST be turned into your child’s teacher by September 18th . A minimum grade of B must be earned to receive the credit.
JUNIORS & SENIORS -- Upcoming College Fairs (see the college’s website for details)
Institution Date Start Time End Time
St. Michael's College Wed, Sept 12, 2018 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
St. Michael's College Thurs, Sept 13, 2018 9:00 AM 11:00 AM
Western New England University Sun, Sept 16, 2018 1:00 PM 3:00 PM
FUTURE NOTABLE EVENTS:
Sept 14 Picture Day
Sept 19: No School, Teacher Workshop (ALICE training)
Sept 20: Open House, 6 pm
Sept 27 @ 6:30p Financial Aid & Senior College Info Night
We hope you have a great week!