Hello Parents & Guardians,
Now that we have a return to more seasonal weather conditions, please make sure your children have dressed appropriately for our NH winter. It is particularly important as we know when we are facing today’s arctic blasts. Just a reminder that this is exam week at CHS and the PTO has again gone out of their way to assist our teachers to make sure students are prepared with waters & snacks, pencils, and hand sanitizers in classrooms. Their support is greatly appreciated by all of us. Much appreciation to Denise Freeman for last week’s coordination of our winter Art Show and the word is out that our students earned 4 silver key awards and 5 honorable mentions in the Scholastic Art Awards for their artwork among their peers in NH. Congratulations to Denise and the Art Department on that fine work. I’d like to extend wishes of good luck to Katrina Reid, our part-time art teacher, who is leaving us after exams to take advantage of a business opportunity. Second Semester will begin on Monday, January 28, and we are hopeful the parent portal will be open on the 29th for parents to review semester 1 grades. And finally, please remind your freshmen, sophomore, and junior students of the Electives Fair on January 30 in the first-floor hallways so they can get information from teachers on possible electives to sign up for. Have a great week everyone!
Bill Lonergan, Principal
Homework Club –
Monday through Thursday from 2:30p-3:30p in Mrs. Freeman’s art room
FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH:
Applications for free or reduced meals are available for any family that wishes to apply at any time during the year. If your child was enrolled in the program last year, they are entitled to the same benefit for the first 30 school days of the new school year; applications must be resubmitted each year. If there is a lapse between the 30 day grace period and the processing of the new application the parent/guardian will be responsible for meal charges during that time. All information is confidential. You can request a Free and Reduced Application by contacting Food Service Director at [email protected] or 603-546-0300 x3112. Please send completed and signed applications to: Litchfield School District SAU #27, Attn: Lauren Crowley, 1 Highlander Ct, Litchfield, NH 03052
MID-TERM/FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE:
The mid-term/final exam schedule is posted on the CHS homepage. The exams will take place from January 22nd-25th. Semester 2 begins on Monday, January 28th. The last day for semester 2 class changes is Friday, February 1st.
SENIORS:
1. Please bring copies of acceptance letters to Mrs. V.
2. Scholarships: Please look in Naviance under “Colleges” then “Scholarships” to see what scholarships are now available.
JUNIORS:
Counselors will start meeting with juniors individually beginning the week of January 28th to discuss senior year classes and to talk about post high school plans.
SENIORS & JUNIORS:
Late arrival and early release paperwork is available in the guidance office. Students must have a “C” or better in every class in order to be eligible. Forms will not be approved until Wed, January 30th.
SOPHOMORES:
Career & Technical Education (formerly vocational) Open House at Alvirne, on Wed, February 6th from 5:30p-7:30p. All sophomores will attend a CTE presentation at CHS on Tues, Jan 29th during D block. Both Pinkerton and Alvirne reps will be here for this presentation to discuss the various available programs. Each program requires a 2-year commitment.
8th GRADE PARENT NIGHT:
The 8th grade parent information night will be held on Tuesday, Feb 12th (snowdate is Feb 13) at 6:30pm in the auditorium. Many of our CHS students will be on hand in the main lobby to talk about clubs and activities available to CHS students. Our department facilitators will also be on hand to talk about courses within their department.
Looking Ahead:
Jan 22-25: Mid-Term Exams (early release at 12:30)
Jan 28: Semester 2 begins
Jan 30: 42 minute, Extended Advisory for Course Electives Fair
Jan 30: Report cards available on Infinite Campus
Feb 6: 2 Hour Delay, Prof. Dev All Schools
Feb 12: 8th Grade Parent Night (6:30 CHS Auditorium), Snowdate: Feb 13th
Feb 14: Counselors at LMS to assist with 8th grade course selection
Feb 19: College Information Night for Juniors and Parents (6:30 in CHS Auditorium)