Announcements November 4-8, 2013

Morning Announcements

Do you like Flag Football?  Please consider volunteering at the Special Olympics Flag Football Tournament at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, November 17th.  Sign up in Mr. Antonelli's room 326.

Interested in wrestling?  There is a meeting scheduled at Northbridge High School on Wednesday, November 20th at 7:30 p.m. for all those who wish to participate in wrestling.  Parents are also expected to attend.  Any questions should be directed to Mr. Leaver.

All Ski Club applications are due to Mrs. Ahmed-Jussaume (room 312) by Wednesday, November 13th.  Please turn them in ASAP!!

All students interested in swim team - please attend a meeting on Thursday, November 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the Nipmuc P.D.C. 

There will be an Impact Meeting on Tuesday, 11/5, during both breaks in Mrs. Field's room 120/green wing.  See you there!

Attention Juniors!  Please bring your FAST t-shirt order form and money to room 313 or give to Maddie Neri.

FAST T-Shirt order forms and money are due Tuesday, 11/5.  Please turn them in at the office.

Reminder:  Searching for Sunshine meeting during either break today, 11/5, in room 238.

Teddy Carey & Erin Kelley - please see Mrs. Kyrka in room 217 ASAP.

Attention all students!  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 be present.  If you are a senior and wish to direct a play, please sign up in the media center by this Friday, 11/8.  All script materials must be given to a Drama E-board member by  Friday, 11/8, as well.  Four plays will be selected by Mrs. Tremblay and Mr. Clements by the following Tuesday, 11/12.  Hope to see you all there!

Swim team members - There are captain's practices Tuesday & Friday from 2:30 - 3:00 and Thursday 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Whitinsville Community Center.  Go to meet the team and get in shape!

Attention Nipmuc!  November is Month of Giving at Nipmuc.  Do you have any gently used or new winter clothing that you would like to donate?  STUCO is holding a warm clothing drive from now until FAST.  Please bring items to the main office.  Happy Month of Giving!

Join us in support of Nipmuc Month of Giving by raking leaves for senior citizens on Monday, Veteran's Day - November 11th.  Volunteer sign-up sheets are available in the office or in Sr. Soto's room 313.

Attention all skiers looking to Alpine Ski Race this winter for the Nipmuc Ski Team.  There is an informational meeting for skiers and parents on Wednesday, November 6th at 7 p.m. in the media center.

Please be reminded to turn in your Military Run registration forms to Anna Young or Taylor Russell for Saturday, November 16th.  Forms can be found in the office. 

Guidance Announcements
Admission representatives from the following colleges will hold information sessions at Nipmuc in the next few weeks:

• November 7:  Plymouth State University
• 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 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 Friday, November 15th.

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.

 

Lockdown Safety Drill

Good morning,
Earlier this morning our school practiced a lockdown drill in conjunction with Upton Police Department. I am glad to let you know that the drill was successful.

Our faculty and staff guided students through the procedure which involves making sure all staff members secure and supervise students in a safe location in the building. Our students responded to the drill in a cooperative and serious manner.

Thank you to Chief Bradley, School Resource Officer Carl Ambrosino, and the members of the Upton Police Department who helped us to run this drill today.

Sincerely,
John Clements

Announcements October 28 - November 1, 2013

Morning Announcements

Don't forget to turn in your Military Run registration forms to Anna Young or Taylor Russell.  The Military Run will be held on Saturday, November 16th.  Forms are in the office - please consider participating!

The monthly NHS meeting will be held on Thursday, October 31st.  Also, seniors who have submitted portfolios, please see Mrs. Kyrka in room 217 this week.

Ski club registration will take place on Wednesday, October 30th at 7 p.m. in the Nipmuc auditorium.  Please fill out medical and emergency details on the Nipmuc Ski Club website (www.nipmucskiclub.weebly.com ) before coming to the meeting and bring payment with you that night.  Please see Mrs. Ahmed-Jussaume in room 312 with any questions.

Skiers looking to Alpine ski race this winter as a member of the Nipmuc Ski Team must attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, November 6th at 7 p.m. in the Nipmuc Media Center.  Both parents and students should attend.  Any questions should be directed to barbaragriscom@gmail.com.

Students interested in the World Challenge trip to Costa Rica in the summer of 2014 should stop by Ms. Reardon's room 136 to pick up an application.  All applications and deposits are due by Thursday, October 31st to the World Challenge office. 

The Nipmuc Swim Team is a real thing!  If you're looking for a winter sport, why not try swimming?  The only swim experience necessary is knowing how to float.  This is a co-ed team - anyone can join.  Please contact Carly Thibodeau on Facebook or Mr. Leaver in the Athletic Director's office for more information.

Attention All Students!  Join us for a school-wide community service project.  Nipmuc will be raking leaves for senior citizens on Veteran's Day, Monday, November 11th.  Volunteer sign-up sheets are available in the office or in Sr. Soto's room 313. 

Guidance Announcements
Admission representatives from several colleges will hold information sessions at Nipmuc in the next few weeks.  Please sign up in the guidance office if you are interested in learning more about the following colleges:

• October 31 - University of New England
• November 7 - Plymouth State University
• November 19 - Mount Ida College

A United States Army Recruiter will hold an information session in the guidance office on Tuesday, October 29th at 10:30 a.m.  Sign up in guidance to learn what the Army can do for you!

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 Friday, November 15th.

Any junior or senior interested in taking the Armed Services Vocational Apptitude Battery (ASVAB) exam 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.

Humanities Scholars Collaborative



Nipmuc Regional High School Representatives:   Emily Ambrosino, Patrick Carey, Chereen Chalak, Tyler Costello,
 Ashley Dodd, Jenna Fitzgerald, Erin Gagnon, Nickie McGrath, Evan Offord, Kurt Robakiewicz, Anna Young
Not pictured: Maddie Davidshofer and Patrick Luck. Advisor: Mr. Matt Merten

The first outing of the Humanities Scholars Collaborative will take place at the College of the Holy Cross today.  The Humanities Scholars Collaborative is a group of students from the Blackstone Valley who take a series of visits to area colleges. The Collaborative's mission is to enhance students' studies of American history and American culture by attending lectures and seminars presented by the host universities professors. These lectures and seminars ask students to think critically and creatively while challenging them to accept responsibility in shaping the future of the United States. In future months, the group will travel to Assumption College, Clark University and Worcester State University. 

Announcements October 21 - 25, 2013

Morning Announcements

All students who drive to school must have a parking permit and must park in their assigned space. Your parking sticker must be visible at all times. Any car that you drive to school must be registered with Mrs. Grady.  Any student who drives to school without a permit or does not park in their assigned space is in violation of the parking rules and may be assessed a fine. Please see Mrs. Grady in the office if you have any questions.
  Attention Nipmuc!  The Nipmuc Swim Team is a real thing!  If you're looking for a winter sport, why not try swimming? The only swim experience necessary is knowing how to float!  Male and females are both welcome to join.  Contact Mr. Leaver or Carly Thibodeau on Facebook for more information.

The Ski Club registration meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 30th at 7 p.m. in the Nipmuc auditorium.  Please fill out medical and emergency details on the Nipmuc Ski Club website (www.nipmucskiclub.weebly.com) before the meeting and please bring your payment with you to the meeting.  Please see Mrs. Ahmed-Jussaume in room 312 with any questions.

Nipmuc Drama presents "Anne Frank and Me".  Please come see your classmates perform this weekend - Friday, 10/25 and Saturday, 10/26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Nipmuc auditorium.  Tickets are $6 for students and senior citizens and $9 for adults.  Hope to see you there!

The members of the Humanities Scholars need to pick up their permission slip from Mr. Merten in room 334 today.

Attention all students! Join us for a school-wide community service project.  Nipmuc will be raking leaves for senior citizens on Veteran's Day, Monday, November 11th.  Volunteer sign-up sheets are available in the office or in Sr. Soto's room 313.

Students who are interested in World Challenge to Costa Rica this coming summer should stop by Ms. Reardon's room to pick up an application.  All applications and deposits are due by October 31st to the World Challenge office.
 
Guidance Announcements
Admission representatives from the following colleges will hold Information Sessions at Nipmuc in October.  Please sign up in Guidance if you are interested in learning more about these colleges. 

• October 22:     University of Hartford School of Art
• October 23:     Mass College of Liberal Arts
• October 31:     University of New England

Juniors and Seniors:  Please mark your calendars for the Mini College Fair scheduled for Thursday, October 24^th from 9:30-10:15 in the Nipmuc  gym. 

A United States Army Recruiter will hold an information session in the guidance office on Tuesday, October 29^th at 10:30.  Sign up in guidance to learn what the Army can do for you!

Any junior or senior interested in taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) exam 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.

Athletic Announcements
A reminder to all fall athletes - yearbook pictures will be taken this Thursday, 10/24.  Times are posted on the board across from the AD's office.