Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Announcements November 12-15, 2013

Morning Announcements
On November 28th some Nipmuc students who dance with Diane's School of Dance will be in New York City performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!  These dancers were selected to perform as part of the Spirit of America Performance Team .

If you are interested in joining swim team, there is a meeting this Thursday evening, November 14th at 6:30 in the PDC at Nipmuc.

Swim team members - Captain's practices are Tuesday and Friday 2:30 - 3:30 and Thursday 7:30 - 8:30 at the Whitinsville Community Center. 

Anyone interested in volunteering for the Special Olympics Flag Football Tournament on Sunday, November 17th at Gillette Stadium, please sign up in Mr. Antonelli's room 326.

Military Run registration forms should be completed and given to Taylor Russell or Anna Young as soon as possible.  If you are volunteering for the race on Saturday, November 16th or would like to get more information, please come to a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, November 13th at both breaks in the media center.

Do you have any gently used or new winter clothing you would like to donate?  There is a collection box in the office until FAST.  Please consider contributing during Nipmuc Month of Giving!

Do you like to act?  If so, please audition for the Third Annual One-Act Play Competition.  Auditions are Friday, 11/15 from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  Actors:  please prepare a one-minute monologue.  Backstage crew is welcome to attend.

Interested in wrestling?  There will be a meeting at Northbridge High School on Wednesday, 11/20 at 7:30 p.m. for all interested.  Parents are expected to attend as well.  Any questions, please see Mr. Leaver.

Guidance Announcements
Admission representatives from the following colleges will hold information sessions at Nipmuc in the next few weeks:
·         November 19: Mount Ida College
·         December 6:  University of Hartford
Please sign up in Guidance if you are interested in learning more about these colleges. 

ATTENTION SENIORS:  Please continue to use the gold Transcript Release form to have your transcript submitted to a college.  The guidance counselors have decided NOT to change the process.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your guidance counselor. 
 
ATTENTION SOPHOMORES:  Information regarding the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY) is now available on the Nipmuc guidance blog and in the guidance office.  One sophomore will be selected to attend this all-expense paid leadership seminar in the spring.  It is a great opportunity to meet young people from around the state and to learn new leadership skills.  Deadline to apply is this Friday, November 15th. 

ATTENTION ALL FRESHMEN:  Information is now available in the guidance office and on the guidance blog for the START Leadership seminar.  One freshman will be selected to attend this all-expense paid seminar.  It is a great opportunity to make new friends, hear motivational speakers and to gain leadership skills.  Deadline to apply is Monday, December 2. 

Any junior or senior interested in taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) exam on Friday, December 6 should sign up in the guidance office.  You do not have to be entering the military to take this career assessment.   If you have any questions, please contact your guidance counselor. 

All students are reminded to check out the guidance blog for an updated list of college open houses, college planning, SAT and ACT information and scholarships.


No comments:

Post a Comment