Dear Nashua Catholic Parents and Friends,
Happy Monday and, indeed, it is just that! This morning I took the opportunity during advisory to gather our students, faculty, and staff for a very special in-house announcement and celebration. Nashua Catholic earned the National Blue Ribbon Award for 2017! Late Thursday, U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, named the 342 schools nationwide that earned this distinction including only 50 that had been nominated through CAPE, as we were. NC’s standardized test scores placed in the top 15% of the nation and enabled us to apply for the National Blue Ribbon. From there, an application narrative that described the NC climate and culture, the engagement of the community , school support, leadership, and strategies of academic success was submitted in January. When all was reviewed, Nashua Catholic was recognized as an exemplary, high-performing school, the first in the Diocese of Manchester! Last year, zero schools were recognized in New Hampshire, but this year, a total of four schools in NH earned distinction in various categories, including ASD High School, also, in Nashua.
In November, I will be traveling with Mrs. M-C to Washington, D.C., for the presentation ceremony. At this ceremony, Ms. DeVos will present us with a plaque and flag for earning the Blue Ribbon Award for 2017.
Together, let’s celebrate that Nashua Catholic is recognized as an exemplary high-performing non-public middle school. One of only three in the nation!
Blessings,
Mrs. McFadden
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Two Events forAll 8th Grade Families:
Come Tomorrow to the High School Fair Night
When: Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Time: On Going Event from 6:30 to 8:00P.M.
16 High Schools!
Pick up your High School Recommendations Envelope at the Fair.
Planning for College for Parents and 8th Graders
When : Thursday, October 5, 2017
Time: After Mass about 9:45 A.M.
Seminar presented by Brenda Poznanski, Director of School Counseling and Admissions from Bishop Guertin High School
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Attention ALL Parents!
Please join us for
our first Fashion Show meeting
at 6:30P.M., on October 4th, in the Nashua Catholic cafeteria. The Fashion Show date is set for Friday, March 16, 2018. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year' and parent participation is critical. At the first meeting, we will be discussing the theme of the Fashion Show and the MANY volunteer opportunities that are available in order to make this night a big success! We will be thrilled to have those parents who are already familiar with the Fashion Show, and newcomers as well. Many hands make light work, and we need you all!
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Mass and Grandparent Reception on October 19
Each year we honor our grandparents and send them special invitations to join our school family for Mass, with a reception to follow. If you would like your child's grandparents to be sent an invitation, please contact Mrs. Kirkwood at
mkirkwood@ncrjhs.net
with names and addresses by October12th. Mass will be held on October 19, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. Light refreshments and tours will follow Mass.
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FUN NET Retreat Team
Needs
Host Families for
just 3 nights!
NET Retreat for NC 7
th
and 8
th
Graders will be held on November 1 and 2, 2017 this year.
Nashua Catholic has held NET retreats in the past, and they were very well received by our students. The 7
th
and 8
th
grades will each have their own day with the team.
The NET team is a group of young adults who have set aside time in their lives to work in this ministry and share their faith. These young adults range from ages 18 to 23 years old and come to us from 9 different states: Wisconsin, California, Missouri, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Texas, Michigan, and Illinois.
We will be looking for a few families that would be willing to host 2 or 3 members of the team overnight on October 31, November 1, and November 2. They would need to be picked up at Nashua Catholic after school on these days, when you pick up your children. You would also be providing them with dinner on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and breakfast on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, before you return them to NC on those mornings.
Last year’s host families said that it was such a nice experience for them to have a chance to get to know these exceptional young adults.
Please let Mrs. Coker know if you have questions or are interested in hosting some of our team members,
scoker@ncrjhs.net
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Sign up Today!
Mother/Son Glow Bowling Night
Saturday, October 14th, from 6-9P.M., at Merrimack Ten Pin.
The cost will be $45 per couple. This includes pizza, ice cream, two hours of bowling, and shoe rentals!! It's a great night to get out and spend some time with your boys (even if they are more interested in hanging out with their friends!) If you've signed up, that's great! If you haven't, please get on the sign up sheet by emailing Andrea Tencza at
atencza@ncrjhs.net
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Come on out and Let's GLOW Crazy!!
Small raffle prizes for Mothers and Boys are needed. Please contact Mrs. Tencza.
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