Hello Parents, Guardians & CHS Community, We are less than two weeks away from exams which will begin on January 23. It is always helpful to check Infinite Campus on a regular basis, but particularly as we get close to the end of the semester. Have a great week everyone! Bill Lonergan, PrincipalAppreciation: Special Educator Kathy Oakes was presented the CHS Golden Bell Award for her above and beyond contributions to students and families. Also a standing applause to the CHS Drama Program and Director Hunter Ulbin for their outstanding production of “Much Ado About Mean Girls” this past Friday and Saturday. Finally, we give a big thanks to teachers Denise Freeman (art), Paula Barry (art), Pat Keefe (Eng), and Nate Cooper (SocSt), and to students Kasey Boschi and Mason Jeffrey for joining us in presentations to the School Board this past Wednesday.
Upcoming Semester Exams: January 23 (Blocks A&B), January 24 (Blocks C&D), January 27 (E&F), and January 28 (G&H). Our parent portal will be open during the exam period, so please be patient as grades are input and things will be fluid until we close the grades on January 31.
ALICE Drills - The school district conducted its follow-up ALICE drill today at CHS. We performed a different series of scenarios from our last one. We also asked teachers to debrief with the students and provide feedback to school & district administration and police. It is important for us to be prepared to respond appropriately to challenging situations.
Reminder about January 28: Please keep in mind that January 28th, originally scheduled as a day off for students, is now one of our exam days. Feb 11 will be the Teacher Workshop Day, a day off for students, and the NH Primary Election.
Highlighted Events this Week: The CHS PTO meeting is Tuesday at 6:30, “Coffee with the Administration” will be Wednesday at 7:30 am, and most importantly, our Annual Art at Night student art show will be held Wednesday at 6:00 pm and all events will be in the Learning Commons.
Employment Possibilities within the Litchfield School District: The Litchfield School District continues to look for substitute teachers, paraeducators, custodians and food service workers. Check out the district HR site for info: https://sau27.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. - End 68 Hours of Hunger and Litchfield Schools are pleased to inform you about a free, confidential food program which provides students with meals from Friday after school until they return to school on Monday morning. If meeting the weekend nutritional needs of your child is challenging at this time, we would like to help meet that need. Please see the attached form for more information.
Mid-Term Schedule:
- Jan 23: Exams for A & B block
- Jan 24: Exams for C & D block
- Jan 27: Exams for E & F block
- Jan 28: Exams for G & H block
Grab and go lunch is available.Buses depart at 12:30pm
The last day to make semester 2 schedule changes is Tuesday, February 4th. Please encourage your student to review his/her schedule on Infinite Campus.
MARINE SCIENCE program:
Sean McKenna, Marine Science Fellowship Coordinator at Seacoast Science Center in Rye, NH. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2020. This program is designed to give students the opportunity to engage in hands on research experience as well as introducing students to the careers in marine science. Students in this program will get the chance to meet and shadow professionals in the field, to learn about the different careers marine science has to offer, and to design and perform hands on experiments that will be presented at the end of this program. In the past, we have had students use their research experience and their knowledge of what they have learned to complete senior capstone projects and independent study projects. Sean is happy to provide any necessary documentation for students to receive school credit or work based learning credit. If you have, any questions please feel free to reach out to Sean at [email protected] or call at (603) 436-8043 x31.
Yearbooks: Yearbooks are on sale at Jostens.com. Create a Yearbook Ad for your student that they will remember forever. Jostens.com will walk you through the steps. Deadline is February 14th. Any yearbook questions email Julie Green at [email protected]
Current Freshmen & Sophomores: CHS students have the opportunity during their sophomore year (early Feb) to apply for a 2-year CTE program at either Alvirne HS or Pinkerton Academy. The programs run during student’s junior and senior years. Pinkerton is having an open house that you are welcome to tour. Alvirne HS will send out information about their open house this week. Pinkerton Academy CTE Tours will be held on Thursday evening, January 23 at 5:00 or 6:30 p.m.
SENIOR COLLEGE/MILITARY/TRADE SCHOOL/CAREER CONTRACTS & ACCEPTANCES:
JUNIORS:
Counselors are meeting one on one to talk about senior year classes and to talk about post high school planning.
Looking Ahead:
- Jan 14: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm in the Library
- Jan 15: Freshmen presentation at 11:00-11:30a in auditorium
- Jan 15: Coffee with Admin @ 7am in the Library
- Jan 15: Art @ CHS night, Learning Commons
- Jan 20: NO SCHOOL for MLK Holiday
- Jan 23: Exams for A & B block
- Jan 24: Exams for C & D block
- Jan 27: Exams for E & F block
- Jan 28: Exams for G & H block
- Jan 29: First day of semester 2, skinny Monday schedule
- Feb 4: Last day to make sem 2 schedule changes
- Feb 4: 1:15pm, sophomores to auditorium for CTE presentation
- Feb 5: Course selection fair during 42 minute advisory