Hello Parents & CHS Community,
As much as I enjoy the time during summer to catch up on professional development, hire new staff, and time for travel, family matters and work around the house, I love it when teachers and students are back in school! It is so vibrant and so much gets done every single day. I love that productivity and sense of purpose young people bring to our work. It provides great optimism for the future. Anyway, the building is in great shape thanks to Grounds and Maintenance staff, we are prepared with teaching supplies and schedules thanks to the office staff, and teachers are ready to go. Our freshmen on Freshman Welcome Day met teachers and experienced their schedules and got the lay of the land. Band members and athletics have been busy over the summer with camps, some students recovered through summer school, and students in many courses completed summer requirements (hopefully!). So we are ready to start.
The 2020 yearbook is now available to purchase on Jostens.com for the lowest price of the year. Order before September 27, 2019, to get the yearbook for $65.
For yourselves, please check the schedules below or explore the CHS website for opportunities for you to attend CHS events. As a way of introducing opportunities for parents to contribute here at CHS, our PTO, Athletic Boosters, and Friends of the Performing Arts are holding an Open House to introduce themselves, all on one night in the CHS cafeteria on Sept 16. We would love to see more of you regularly involved and supporting CHS student activities through these organizations. Have a great week everyone! Bill Lonergan, Principal
Mon, Sept 9th is 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.
Regis College, Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 at 9:30 am
Northern Essex Community College, Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 at 11:30 am
Dean College, Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 at 12:30 pm
Anna Maria College, Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 at 8:30 am
Salem State University, Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 at 9:30 am
Nashua Community College (NHCTC-Nashua), Thursday, September 19th, 2019 at 9:30 am
Boston College, Friday, September 20th, 2019 at 8:30 am
Husson University, Friday, September 20th, 2019 at 9:30 am
Lesley University, Friday, September 20th, 2019 at 11:30 am
Stonehill College, Friday, September 20th, 2019 at 12:30 pm
FINANCIAL AID & SENIOR COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT: Tuesday, September 24th 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’ Carrie Jurus 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 Parent Organization Meeting:
Come meet the member of the three different parent organizations at CHS: Boosters, PTO & Friends of Performing Arts. Monday, Sept 16th, 6:30p-7:30p in the CHS cafeteria. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Learn how you can get involved.
Interested in being a college Athlete?
Meeting on Mon, Sept 9th at 6:00pm in the Nashua High North auditorium. Come learn about the NCAA Eligibility requirements, hear from college Athletic Directors and coaches about what it is like to be a student-athlete. Open to all. No RSVP required.
Exploring College Options:
Mon, September 9th in Manchester (see website below for details). Come meet with college reps from Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, Stanford, and Duke. The event will include institutional information and will provide up-to-date information about selection practices, financial aid opportunities, and other issues related to selective college admissions. RSVP at: www.exploringcollegeoptions.org
CHS Open House:
PSAT’s
All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be taking the PSAT exam on Wed, October 16th from 7:35a-noon. Seniors will attend in school activities during this time. More information will be sent out about this day in a few weeks.
Honors Option Paperwork due September 13th
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 13th. 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
Southern NH University (athletic complex) Thurs, Sept 26 9:00am – 11:00am
ENGINEERING CAREER DAY AT BAE SYSTEMS:
The next event will be on Thursday, September 19th from 8am-3pm in Merrimack. Students who are interested in engineering should consider attending. Applications are due by Tues, September 10th. Please contact [email protected] for forms and more information.
FUTURE NOTABLE EVENTS:
Sept 3: Special Deliberative Session for Teacher Contract (7pm CHS Aud)
Sept 4: School Board Meeting, 6pm
Sept 13: Picture Day for grades 9-11
Sept 16: Friends of Perform Arts, CHS Booster Club & PTO Meeting (6:30-8:30pm CHS Cafe)
Sept 19: Open House, 6 pm
Sept 24: Financial Aid & Senior College Info Night @ 6:30p
Oct 1: VOTING for Teacher Contract (CHS)
We hope you have a great week!