Monday, September 8, 2014

Announcements September 8 - 12, 2014

Morning Announcements

Attention Class of 2015:  All seniors are required to make an appointment with their guidance counselor to review their post-graduate and college plans.  Please see Mrs. Moore in the Guidance Office as soon as possible to set up these appointments.

Applications for September Driver Education classes are still available in the office and on the school website.  Afternoon classes will be held September 15 - 26 - every day after school 2:15 - 5:00.  The evening class will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights for 5 weeks - 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. starting on September 16.  Bring completed application and payment to the first class.

Bring your bucket and $5.00! The National Honor Society invites you to take part in a school-wide  Ice Bucket Challenge to benefit ALS today at 2:05.  Meet at the training room with your bucket and $5 to take part.

The Nipmuc Swim Team is having a fundraiser tonight (Friday, 9/12) at the Dairy Queen in Milford.  Please come and support us!

Any sophomore, junior or senior who is interested in traveling to Paris and Barcelona this April 2015, please see Ms. Reardon in room 239. 

A reminder to all students about tardies - When you have reached your third tardy of the term, a notification will be sent to your school email address.  Consequences for any additional tardies will occur on the fourth and any subsequent tardies.  Review the student handbook for further details.


Ladies and Gentlemen of Nipmuc!  The DECA cookout will be on Friday, September 19th.  Ticket sales will begin today through Thursday, September 18th.  Tickets will be sold in the school store at all breaks and lunches.  Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 day of.  Make sure to find your way to the school store before then!

Attention Seniors.  Any current senior wishing to submit a portfolio for NHS, please see Mrs. Kyrka ASAP.  Deadline for submission is October 15th.

NHS Members and those who need service hours:  Here's a chance for service hours.  Three - four people are needed to help at the football game on Saturday, 9/13.  Other dates are also available.  See Mrs. Kyrka in room 217.

News from the Athletic Department
The first home JV and Varsity Volleyball games will be held today (Weds., 9/10) after school.  JV game begins at 3:30 and Varsity begins at 5 p.m.  Hope to see you there!

Beginning on Tuesday, September 9th, Coach Manzella will be here after school running a fitness program for anyone interested.  The session will run for one hour - 2:10 - 3:10.  If interested see Coach Manzella any day at 2:10.

Guidance Announcements

Attention Junior and Seniors:  College admission counselors from the following colleges will hold information sessions in the guidance office during the month of September.
9/12 - University of Vermont
9/16 - University of Rhode Island and Connecticut College
9/18 - Curry College
9/19 - Bentley University
9/22 - Mount Ida College
9/26 - New Hampshire Institute of Art
9/30 - University of Connecticut
Sign up in the guidance office to receive a pass to attend an information session.

Attention Juniors and Seniors:  The PSAT will be administered at Nipmuc on Wednesday, October 15 at 7:30 a.m.  Please bring your registration fee of $20 to Mrs. Moore in the Guidance Office no later than Friday, October 7.  Please see Mrs. Larracey in  the Guidance Office if you have any questions or concerns regarding the PSAT.

A Mendon resident is looking for a babysitter than can drive on Tuesdays and Thursdays for two daughters, ages 6 and 8.  Pay is $10/hr.  For more details, stop by the Guidance Office.

A local resident is looking for a reliable, good driver to transport her son from school in Grafton to Westborough five days a week.  For more information, please pick up a flyer in the Guidance Office.

Attention Sophomores:  Registration is now open for the 2015 Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar.  One sophomore and one alternate will be selected to represent Nipmuc Regional at Bentley University this spring.  During this 3-day seminar, you will participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet leaders in your state, and explore personal leadership skills and make a positive impact in the community.  Applications are available in the Guidance Office and in your English classes.

Reminder to Seniors:  The pink Parent Brag Sheet and Naviance survey must be completed before your counselor can write your college letter of recommendation.

Students are reminded to check out the Guidance Blog often for up to date information on college open houses, and general guidance announcements.

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