Hello Parents & Guardians,
Now in week 3, it would appear that we are totally in rhythm. I had the chance last week to meet with the Boosters and PTO. Again, if you are looking to supportive of CHS programming, we have three great parent groups supporting CHS, these two along with the Friends of Music. Speaking of them, the Friends of Music will be sponsoring their annual fundraising mattress sale here at CHS on Sept 30. Look for information on the website and on the signs posted around CHS. Also, speaking of the PTO, we had a great first meeting Tuesday last week with many members attending. This is a great group to work with to help our programs. Your child should have brought home a membership envelope, and it is only $5.00 to join and does not commit you to any additional responsibilities if you so choose. We do have extra envelopes in the main office, so call if you need assistance.
I have been asked by several folks to discuss Gate Receipts at athletic events. To clarify this, funds raised from ticket sales (Gate Receipts) to sporting events are entered into an account that benefits CHS programs and are controlled by the Principal and the District Business Agent for spending purposes. It is not money supporting or controlled by the Booster Club.
Don’t forget that there is no school for students on Wednesday, the 19th. We are having District ALICE training, and access to the school will be extremely limited. Finally, Open House is on Thursday, the 20th starting at 6:00. You will have a chance to walk through your student’s schedule and get an overview of their classes and expectations.
Have a great week everyone!
Bill Lonergan, Principal
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
JUNIORS & SENIORS: You now have the opportunity to utilize three (3) excused days out of school for job shadows and/or college visits. Please see your counselor for information.
FINANCIAL AID & SENIOR COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT: Thursday, September 27thth at 6:30pm in the auditorium. The Financial Aid presentation will run from 6:30p-7:30p and then Senior College Information will be facilitated by CHS’ Jodi Callinan from 7:30p-8:30p. 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 this Thursday, Sept 20th from 6 - 8 PM. 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 & juniors will take the PSAT exam with their advisors on Wed, October 10th from 7:35a-noon (rooms will be posted in the main lobby the day before the exam). Seniors will have the opportunity to job shadow or attend a college tour and will register for one of these opportunities in advisory next Tuesday, Sept 18th.
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 on Tues, Sept 18th. A special Career Fair schedule is attached.
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 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. If you have questions about the BAE Systems FOCUS program, please email or visit their website www.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.
Upcoming College Fairs
Institution/Location Date Start Time End Time
* Londonderry High School Wed, Sept 19th 6:30p-8:00pm Gymnasium
* UNH Durham (Open House) Sat, Sept 22nd see UNH Durham website for details
* SNHU Thurs, Sept 27th 9:00a-11:00a Athletic Complex
* Colby,Brown,Dartmouth & Yale Wed, October 10th 6:30pm @ Bow High School
- Service Academy Fair Wed, Nov 7th 6p Danvers, MA
FUTURE NOTABLE EVENTS:
Sept 19: No School, Teacher Workshop (ALICE training)
Sept 20: Open House, 6 pm
Sept 27 @ 6:30p Financial Aid & Senior College Info Night
Sept 28 & 29 Homecoming Weekend (pep rally, dance, football game)
Wed, Oct 3rd Career Speakers from 7:35a-9:30am; students register for speakers in advisory on Sept 18th
Wed, Oct 10th PSAT testing for 9th, 10th & 11th graders until noon; 12:30p dismissal
We hope you have a great week!