Sept 24, 2021
Good Evening, Parents & Guardians, Students, CHS Staff and CHS Community,
Now entering the fifth week of school, our day to day activities are becoming more routine. It was good to have our Homecoming Week so the seniors could have a more normal start to their senior year. We know that the decision on the Pep Rally was controversial for the students, but for us administratively, we want to have it on a day where we have good weather and can hold it safely outdoors. Coming up in early October we have the PSAT suite of testing for 9-11th grade students. We use these tests to do progress monitoring and to also provide students with an opportunity to have an introduction to the PSAT NMSQT which qualifies students for National Merit Scholarships, and for the SAT, which is used by man colleges and universities as one of the factors in their admissions decisions. Our seniors on that day will be provided a series of options to do outside of school. Provided they choose one of those options, the day will count as an excused absence for attendance purposes. More information will be coming from Counseling regarding the testing day. If you had a chance to attend one of the homecoming events, we hope you had a great time supporting our students. For those who are unable to meet on the fied this evening, please feel free to join us on Wednesday morning for our first Coffee with the Administration in the CHS Learning Commons. For those interested in joining us remotely, there is a linkin the Coming Events section. Have a great weekend everyone! Bill Lonergan, CHS Principal
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
VERY IMPORTANT FOR ALL PARENTS: Student Forms: We have opened our student forms for parents to sign off on electronically. In past years, you would have filled these out on paper and returned them the first few days of school. Now they are electronic, and these are the same forms and still require parent signatures. Please do so before October 1. Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ew1Dck928Y-DXgYs1j1y2nZie6-pXQJ-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112925213459560212484&rtpof=true&sd=true These are due on October 1, this coming Friday.
The Drop-in Homework Club: For students who need time after school to complete work, this runs Monday through Thursday from 2:30 - 3:30pm in Room 161 (Mrs. Freeman’s room) If you need a place to do some work, would like someone to proofread something for you or some help with your homework - drop by room 161 Mrs. Freeman is there to help on Tuesday & Thursday and Mrs. Langelier is there on Monday & Wednesday. Hope to see you there.
Dress Code Reminder: Recently we sent out a reminder to the entire CHS Community (students, faculty/staff and parents/guardians) of the School Board Approved Dress Code. Parents / Guardians, please review these with your children in regards to this policy. JICA_ GBEBA Dress Code (2).pdf and CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE.pdf
From Counseling: Classes are well underway and students have been frequenting our Counseling Suite! Seniors are starting to apply to post secondary options and we are enjoying helping them through this process!
UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIR!
What: NEACAC College Fair
Where: Worcester State University, Wellness Center
486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA
When: Sunday, October 3, 2021 (11 am - 1 pm)
College Updates: The following schools will be in guidance the week of September 27, 2021:
Tuesday: Stonehill College, Plymouth State University, George Mason University
Wednesday: University of New England, Saint Michael's College, Roanoke College
Thursday: Bryant University, Western New England University, Curry College
Friday: Springfield College, Westfield State University
Seniors, please log on to Naviance to begin signing up for college meetings!
Oct 13, 2021 : PSAT8/9, PSAT Testing - 9th, 10th, and 11 Grade Students
FIRST ROBOTICS: They will be having their first meeting Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 in the stem room. Please encourage your children interested in computing, engineering, and construction to check it out. If you have skills in these areas as a parent, please reach out to [email protected] for more information about assisting.
PTO Annual Clothing Fundraising Drive: This will be held Sat, Sept 25 from 10-3 in the CHS Parking Lot. Please reach out to the PTO if you have a desire to assist or if you have any questions at [email protected].
School Photos: Students can have their photo taken or retaken on the Retake Day October 22. Seniors who are not going to be scheduling their Senior Photos at the Barksdale Studio can have their yearbook photos done on the 22nd. We use these for the CHS Yearbook, but there is no obligation to purchase.
From Food Services: The following are forms related to Free and Reduced Lunches in the Litchfield School District. If you have received F & R Lunches in the past, please fill out these forms as we do receive federal money based on these applications. If you have questions about this, please contact Lauren Crowley our Food Services Director at [email protected]. Also, as you are aware, the Federal Government continues to provide funding for Breakfast and Lunch - each student can receive 1 free breakfast and 1 free lunch per day. Breakfast is served in the lobby from 715-735, and in the cafeteria from 9-915 every day. At 2nd breakfast, bottles of water and other small a la carte purchases can be made as well! Any hot entree, grab and go salad, or deli meal, is part of the free meals if the student selects a fruit or vegetable.
Instructions for F&R Lunch Forms: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=03435c136c&attid=0.2&permmsgid=msg-f:1707633520426960275&th=17b2bba3af994593&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_ks4uf1xn1
Household Application: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=03435c136c&attid=0.3&permmsgid=msg-f:1707633520426960275&th=17b2bba3af994593&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_ks4ufcio2
FAQ’s: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=03435c136c&attid=0.3&permmsgid=msg-f:1707633520426960275&th=17b2bba3af994593&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_ks4ufcio2
21-22 CHS Yearbook Info: Sale pricing has ended to purchase your CHS yearbook. This is the form to purchase your CHS yearbook now. Any questions or to pay by check see Mrs. Green or stop by the front office.
Next Week’s Athletic’s Schedule:
9/27 - Golf @ Hidden Creek 3:30pm
9/28 - JV/V Volleyball @ Milford 4:30pm/5:45pm
9/28 - Girls Soccer @ Prospect Mtn. 4pm
9/30 - JV Golf @ Hidden Creek 3:30pm
9/30 - JV/V Boys Soccer vs. Mascenic 4pm
9/30 - JV/V Volleyball vs. Oyster River 4:30pm/5:45pm
10/1 - Girls Soccer @ Bishop Brady 4pm
10/2 - Bass Fishing @ Lake Wentworth 7am
10/2 - V Boys Soccer @ Monadnock 3pm
10/2 - Football @ Winnisquam 7pm
10/2 - Girls Golf Championships @ Scottish Highlands 7:30am
Upcoming Events:
Sept 24 CHS Admin Under the Lights and in the End Zone from 6:15-6:45 at the Football Game. Feel free to stop by and say hi for a moment to Mike, Val, and me. (Josh might be a little too busy to join us at that time!)
Sept 25 PTO Clothing Drive, CHS Front Driveway, 10am-3pm
Sept 25 Student Council’s Homecoming Dance, 8:00-10:30pm in the CHS gym
Sept 26 CHS Music Department Mattress Sale, CHS Cafeteria 10am-5pm
Sept 28 Advisory Committee, 2:40 in CHS Learning Commons
Oct 1 Required Annual Parent Forms Due: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ew1Dck928Y-DXgYs1j1y2nZie6-pXQJ-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112925213459560212484&rtpof=true&sd=true
Oct 6 Coffee with the Admin, 7:00 am in the CHS Learning Commons For those wishing to join virtually, here is a link: https://meet.google.com/ycm-duws-jcz
Oct 13 PSAT8/9, PSAT, PSAT NMSQT for Grades 9-12
Recognition & Appreciation:
Thanks to Val and her excellent work recreating Dana’s and Anna’s schedules to accommodate class switches, recreate study halls, and form a new Advisory. Good work managing this, Val!
Bill H did his annual kind gesture providing treats to support staff on Monday. Much appreciated, Bill!
Our Annual PTO Breakfast was a great way to start this past week! Thanks to all of our parents, guardians/and students who donated and assisted. Our staff is so appreciative!
Stacie in the main office has done a quality job in her first run through the budgeting process. Despite being short handed, she has provided key office support during the days and some additional night and weekend work to get the budget prep done. Thanks Stacie!
Each year as we start school, the Litchfield Police provide us gift cards to support our needy families/students. The smiles on student faces as we meet with them to explain this generosity is so good to see. Thanks to the PD for this exceptional student/family support!
It is great that Nicole St. Jean has joined the Grading and Reporting Committee. Your experiences at Sanborn and input here already will certainly provide us guidance moving our Grading practices forward!
Thanks Sabrina for supplying pears to the staff. It is a nice treat for those of us that like them. Much appreciated!
PARENT GROUPS:
CHS Athletics Boosters Organization: The first Boosters meeting is scheduled for the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. These are returning to live here at CHS..
Campbell Athletics Store: If you are interested in purchasing CHS gear for your student or family members, please check out our website and support our programs! https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/new_hampshire/litchfield/campbell-high-school
CHS Parent Teacher Organization: PTO meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 6:30pm in the CHS Learning Commons. . To contact the PTO, use the following email address: [email protected]. Please consider joining the CHS PTO. It is a great way to give back to the teachers and students. You can still join, so feel free to fill out the form.Thanks from the PTO!!! https://forms.gle/khDPHKk9TYhsnYWK9.
CHS Friends of Performing Arts (FOPA): FOPA meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. That meeting will take place here at CHS in the Learning Commons at 7:00 pm.
Employment Possibilities in the Litchfield School District: We are still looking for staff. Please check out the following link if you or anyone you know might be interested in job opportunities in the Litchfield School District. https://sau27.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx This is a great community to work in, and we would love to have you join us at SAU 27.