NC Mid-November News 2018
Information on 8th grade field trips in this issue

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Welcome Home to our NC Travelers to China! We are blessed to have you back.

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Thank you!

We are so grateful at Nashua Catholic. This fall has been rich with blessings for our school.

Thank you to our travelers for their fine representation on the behalf of all of us while in China. We are so proud of you.
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Thank you to Fr. Marcos from St. Aloysius of Gonzaga Parish in Nashua for joining us for masses this year.
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Thank you to our NET Team for two energized retreat days for our 7th and 8th grade students. Thank you to the Hansen, McCarthy/Whalen, Rohm (from ICC), and Kirkwood families for graciously housing our retreat team members.
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Thank you to all who have helped us with sweet treats this fall. The food for our receptions for our Grandparents and Open House has been scrumptious!
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Thank you to all the parents, alumni, and students who helped on our Open House Night. Your gift of time and spirit to Nashua Catholic were enormously appreciated!
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Thank you to all our fabulous families for sharing the joys and strengths of Nashua Catholic with our greater community! You are the best!

Wildcat Theatre Presentation Kicks Off Thanksgiving Vacation!
 
 Our Wildcat Drama Club has expanded this year! Our thespians will be presenting two short witty selections for our school community on Tuesday, November 20th at 1:00 P.M. Parents are welcome to join us. The selections come from Fairy Tale TV and include: Episode 1 - The Love Game and Episode 2 - Gee-Party .
Cast for Episode 1 includes:
Announcer - Jill Norway
Bob Clarkson - Warren Chen
Snow White - Ashley Chung
Cinderella - Tori Walker
Sleeping Beauty - Audrey Murrin
Prince Charming - Ambrose Rockwell
Goldilocks - Alexis Lizotte
Rev. Smith - Matt Nardone

Cast for Episode 2 includes:
Announcer - Matt Nardone
Alex Troublick - Ambrose Rockwell
Rumpelstiltskin - Kiera Duffy
Wicked Step -Mother - Tori Walker
Grandma - Zack Cassidy

What a great jump-start for our spring performance! Break a leg!
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Admissions Event - Tea and Tours
Wednesday, December 5
12:30 - 2:00 P.M.

RSVP to Mary Kirkwood - 603-882-7011

Please encourage your friends and neighbors to see Nashua Catholic at this casual Open House event. Early applications to Nashua Catholic benefit by being at the beginning of the financial aid process!
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Dear 8th Grade Parents,

On Friday, November 30, 2018, the Heads of the Science Department from Nashua High School North and South will come to Nashua Catholic to meet with potential students and their parents for next year. The purpose of this 9:30 A.M. meeting is to provide the needed information to eighth grade students who are interested in learning about an accelerated option in science. This option includes a portfolio that allows a student to earn Physical Science credit before enrolling in Nashua High North or South. The portfolio is an involved process that is quite detailed and very time consuming, all of which Samantha Bencivenga and Naomi Hall will explain to the students. This meeting usually runs about 30 minutes, and documents explaining the process are also given out that day. Parents interested in Nashua High School North or South and this program, please join your student for the meeting!

Thank you,
Deb Gauvin
Physical Science Teacher
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Today, we are including information on 8th Grade Field Trips for December, January, and June on the NC website . Please note that permission slips must be printed, filled out, and returned to the NC office with fees by December 7, 2018,at least, for two of the trips. Thank you!
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NC Clubs !


MathCounts - We will be meeting the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursdays of each month until our Chapter Competition in February! Interested students should see Mrs. Spear with any questions and for a sign-up form.  


The Nashua Catholic Service Team, Caritas Christ i, will be helping to package items sent to troops at the Nashua Armory, November 17 from 8:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. All families are welcome. Permission forms must be in to Mrs. Kirkwood for Nov. 6th Students, please wear your NC shirts. Our next meeting is Nov. 29, from 3:00 -3:30 P.M.

Our Hat and Mitten Drive runs from December 1st through December 20th. All new hats and mittens can be dropped off in the foyer. Thank you for giving the gift of warmth!

Drama Club presentation on November 20th at 1:00 P.M..


Chess Club meets every Wednesday in the cafeteria before school. On the first Wednesday of the month, play is open to many popular games. All are welcome. Advisors are Mrs. Graser/Peters and Mr. Meconi.

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Mighty Max's MEGA Toy Drive

This year, Nashua Catholic will be a collection site for Max's Toy Drive, benefiting the patients of The Jimmy Fund Clinic and Boston Children's Hospital. These gifts help countless families over the holiday season focus on their ill child. In addition to gifts for the holidays, these donations also help to stock hospital playrooms, ensure craft supplies, and ensure the hospital treasure chest never runs out of treasure! The MEGA Toy Drive runs from November 1st to November 30th! Thank you for help with toys and spreading this news!

Winter School Delays and Cancellations    
In the case of inclement weather, school cancellations, or delays, you will be emailed through Constant Contact. This news will, also, be posted on the website, on our Facebook page, and on TV channel 9 (WMUR). Parents will also receive messages through Parent Alert from RenWeb. As no system is foolproof, we will have some redundancy.

Please know that we do not post school delays or closings until we receive confirmation from the appropriate administrator in the Nashua public schools. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
SAVE THESE DATES
Sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences through Sign-Up Genius .
Toy Drive for Boston Children's- Nov. 1-30 - NC Foyer
Hat and Mitten Drive though December 20!
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Nov. 17 - Operation Care for Troops - Forms needed. See Mrs. Kirkwood
Nov. 19 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - sign up through Sign-up Genius.
Nov. 21 - 25 - No School - Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov. 28 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - sign up through Sign-up Genius
Nov. 30 - Nashua North & South Science Dept Meeting 9:30 A.M. See this Newsletter.
Nov. 30 - St. Christopher School play weekend. Good luck from Nashua Catholic!
Dec. 4 - Teachers' Prayer
Dec. 5 - Tea and Tours - Open House at NC - 12:30-2:00 P.M.
Dec. 6 - Mass at 1:00 - All are welcome!
Dec. 7 - December Dance - 6:30-8:30 P.M.
Dec. 8 - St. Joseph Hospital Children's Holiday Event - Volunteers needed. See Mrs. Kirkwood for permission forms by Dec. 5th.
Dec. 9 - Winter Concert 2:00 P.M.

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NC Athletics

Winter sports are officially underway!

  • Wrestling
  • **We are still looking for a coach**
  • Dates and times will be announced when we get a coach

Coach Needed!
We are still looking to hire a coach for our wrestling team. Practices for this team will be delayed until we can find a coach to fill this vacant position. If you know anybody who is interested, please reach out to Mr. Farris at rfarris@ncrjhs.net.

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Mr Farris will soon be looking for volunteers for the Nashua Catholic Basketball Tournament over Christmas vacation. More details will be coming soon!

GO WILDCATS!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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