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Dear NCHS Family,
Spring is finally here! We look forward to the warmer weather and longer days to spend more time outdoors. Spring is the season of new beginnings, new growth and change, and a boost of positivity that warmer weather tends to bring.
For students, the arrival of spring brings with it a tendency to lose motivation, daydream, and drift off course–but now is not the time to lose focus. As we transition into the fourth quarter, there are still end-of-year projects, group work, homework, and final exams to tackle. Many students find it challenging to stay motivated during the fourth quarter. Setting expectations and having an academic goal helps keep students motivated when finishing out the school year. Whether that be some kind of weekly educational goal or a goal for a specific class, now is the time to remain focused and positive. Think of the reward that will come from the hard work and accomplishing the goal.
If a student is struggling, please ask them to reach out to their teachers, guidance counselors, or the mental health team for help. Their contact information is on our website. You can also contact me directly, and I would be happy to share their contact information or have staff reach out to you directly.
Be well,
Bill Egan
Principal
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Grade Level Parent Meetings and Information |
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All past PFA meetings are available on our website. Be sure to check out the latest meeting put together by our 9th grade networking chairs. Great information for all grades! Click here to watch!
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PFA 9th Grade Networking
High School: A Look Ahead
Tuesday, April 20th
9:30am, Virtual
Please join us as we hear from our school counseling department for a review of freshman year and to learn about what to expect in the years to come. You will have the chance to ask any questions you may have in this casual Zoom session.
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PFA 10th Grade Networking
Save the Date
Post High School Planning
Friday, May 21st
8:00am, Virtual
The NCHS Counselors will lead a discussion about planning for Post High School Options.
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PFA 11th Grade Networking
College Application Process and Senior Year "Sneak Peek"
Thursday, April 22nd
9:30am, Virtual
Mark your calendars for the last 11th Grade PFA networking zoom of the year! Learn what you can do this summer regarding the college application process to ease your junior into senior year. Topics of discussion to include common application account, essay questions, college recommendation letters, and more.
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PFA 12th Grade Networking
College Ready? What to Expect and Tips for the Transition
Tuesday, April 27th
9:30am, Virtual
Grace Burke, Teen Talk Counselor at NCHS, will share advice on how to prepare our seniors for independent living and successful young adulthood as well as prepare parents for the upcoming separation. Sue Carroll from the College and Career Center will talk about the practical and legal aspects of children turning 18.
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Senior Internship News
April 13th, 8:30am-11:00am
On April 13th from 8:30am to approximately 11:00am, seniors participating in the Internship Program/Senior Project will have a mandatory webinar. The topics will be resume building and sexual harassment. After the webinar, seniors will be required to send their resumes to their school mentor for review.
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Class of 2021 "Post Prom Party"
Friday, May 21st
Although we are still awaiting approval/guidance from the department of public health, please SAVE THE DATE of Friday May 21st at 6:00pm!!
While there will not be a prom for the traditional post prom event, we are transforming that night into an outdoor senior celebration at Waveny. Tents have been reserved and a magical plan has been sketched out that includes all of our seniors arriving in prom style attire and treating them ALL like celebrities. We know it will be a tight timeframe, but the PFA Post Prom committee has a plan and is working with the school to make this an amazing, magical, and safe night for our deserving Class of 2021.
So please stay tuned and more details will follow in the coming weeks!!
We need your help!!!
We are still in need of a person to create a senior video from your photos. If you can help please email nchspostprom2021@gmail.com. |
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Counseling News
Mark Your Calendars Now!
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Test dates:
April 13th - In School SAT for Class of '22. No registration is necessary
April 17th* - ACT
May 8th* -SAT
June 5th* - SAT
June 12th - ACT
July 17th - ACT
*Denotes NCHS as testing location
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2021 Dramafest: Beyond the Mask
May 1st at 7:00pm
NCHS Theatre Department is proud to present our Annual Drama Fest: Beyond the Mask! It is an evening of theatre consisting of 5 student-written one-acts based around the theme Beyond the Mask. The shows aren't just written by students, but also directed, designed, filmed, edited, and performed by students! You don't want to miss this night of mystery, murder, and hilarity! The show will stream one night only Saturday, May 1st at 7:00pm!
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March 1st, 2021 Board of Education Meeting
In the Spring of 2020, the high school pivoted to a block schedule, which allows students to have four periods a day versus up to seven in the old schedule. A survey went out to students, parents and teachers in December 2020 to collect some benchmark/baseline data about how the block schedule was working. According to the survey most parents and students feel that the schedule is beneficial for managing homework, helps with academic performance, has a positive effect on extra sleep and feeling well rested, and helps to decrease traffic congestion. Two thirds of staff members feel the block schedule is positive or very positive in terms of completing work-related tasks.
March 15, 2021 Board of Education Meeting
Currently, all NCHS students can attend in-person classes. About 10% of the student population have requested to remain remote. Mitigation strategies will be kept in place, and there is a chance of more quarantines possible due to the increase in the number of students.
The half-day Wednesdays have been important for teachers for professional development. Dr. Luizzi would like to continue the half-days through April and likely beyond.
Dr. Correnty gave an update on the work the district has been doing on the BOE goal on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Many opportunities have been offered to broaden staff and administrative perspectives.
With eight months into the fiscal year, the budget is running similar to prior years. As of the end of February, there is 7.2% of the budget left which relates to accounts that cannot be encumbered such as substitute teachers, stipends, overtime and utilities.
Upcoming BOE meetings: April 12th via Zoom at 7:00 pm
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"If They Had Known" Screening
April 14th at 7:00pm
Recommended for families with ages 13 + and their parents/caregivers
“If They Had Known” is a 35 minute documentary about an accidental death that shouldn't have happened. Partying in high school and college is nothing new, but how kids party these days has changed.
Following the film will be a discussion with Frank Bartolomeo, Ph.D., LCSW , Director of Adolescent Services at Silver Hill Hospital.
Brought to you in partnership with Silver Hill Hospital
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Learn How You Can Save A Life
April 20th - Narcan Virtual Training 7:00pm-8:00pm
Attendees will receive a free Narcan kit with Narcan nasal spray
FREE training will cover:
- The opioid epidemic
- How to prevent an overdose
- How to recognize warning signs & symptoms
- How to administer Narcan (Naloxone)
- Current protective legislation in CT
- Local resources & services
Brought to you in partnership with The Hub
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Filling in the Blanks' Unite to Fight Virtual 5k
April 25th-April 30th - Anywhere, anytime!
Let's unite to fight childhood hunger! Join Filling in the Blanks' Unite to Fight Virtual 5k, anytime between April 25th-April 30th, anywhere! To register for Unite to Fight 5k, go here.
Filling in the Blanks fights childhood hunger by providing children in need with meals on the weekends. They partner with 65 local schools delivering their Weekend Meal Bags to food-insecure children in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Westport, CT, Bedford Hills , and Mt. Kisco, NY.
Since the pandemic's start last March, food insecurity rates have skyrocketed, 1 in 4 children is now food insecure. As a small nonprofit, they have been able to pivot to meet the growing food demand quickly. This run/walk event will raise valuable funds to help Filling in the Blanks restock their inventory, allowing them to continue to be a resource families can count on - feeding local children in need. To learn more about Filling in the Blanks and how they are fighting childhood hunger in your community, visit: www.fillingintheblanks.org. |
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