Monday, September 14, 2015

Announcements - September 14 - 18, 2015

Morning Announcements
Interested in a career in nursing or the medical field?  Want to give back to the community through youth service projects?  Join Nipmuc's new American Red Cross Club!  Sign up at the Club Fair on September 25th.  For more information see senior Sarah Tong.

Attention to all students attending the luncheon with Senator Fattman today - Please report to the Gathering Room at 12:10.

Attention all freshmen StuCo members - There will be a brief meeting in room 242 during your break today.

Have you dreamt about being on the morning announcements?  Now is your chance!  Apply on twitter@NipmucNews or sign up in the office.

National Honor Society portfolio due dates:  Seniors wishing to join this year - submit portfolios on October 15th.  Juniors and Sophomores - due date is January 7th.  Meeting to follow soon.  Questions - see Mrs. Kyrka in room 217.

National Honor Society members or people interested in joining - come to Mrs. Kyrka's room 217 for a number of volunteer opportunities.  Many chances for service hours while helping others!

The annual Color Run will be held in Providence on September 27th.  Sign up with your friends to walk or run on Nipmuc's team.  Sign up at http://thecolorrun.com/providence/ for the 9:30 a.m. wave and choose the team - Nipmuc Warriors.  See StuCo President Ibby DesRoches with any questions. 
 
Volunteers needed for Open House on Thursday, 9/17. Please sign up in the office or Mrs. Kyrka's room 217.

World Challenge is running a two-week expedition to Belize in July of 2016.  Any students interesting in signing up should attend our informational meeting on Thursday, September 24th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Nipmuc Auditorium.  Bring your parents and yet your questions answered!

Any National Honor Society member or student looking for hours, please see Mr. Ferris in the office.

Come support Nipmuc's Swim Team this Thursday, 9/17, at the Papa Gino's in Uxbridge.  Drop by anytime between 4-10 p.m. 

Those interested in the theater, the Drama Department will be having their first meeting in the auditorium this Thursday at 3:30.  Every is welcome to join.

DECA Cookout - Friday, September 25th during lunch.  (Cafeteria will not be serving lunch this day).  Purchase of ticket includes 2 hamburgers, 2 hot dogs, or one of each, and ice cream!  Buy your tickets in the cafeteria and school store.  Price of tickets is $6 in advance, $7 at door.

Students interested in part-time jobs should see Mrs. Hennessy in the Career Center.  There are several opportunities available including: bank teller, babysitter, dietary aide positions.

Attention Freshmen - Nomination forms are available in the office for student council and class office.  All forms are due today - Monday, 9/14 - by 2 p.m.  Speeches and elections will be held on Wednesday, September 16th.

Juniors and Seniors - Parking applications are now available in the main office.  This year you will be able to choose your parking space number on a first-come, first-served basis.  You must have your application, money and blue form complete to secure a parking space.

Applications for the September Driver Education class are available in the office and on the school website.  Afternoon classes will be held September 21 - October 2 every day after school 2:15 - 5 p.m.  The evening class will be held Tuesday and Thursday nights for 5 weeks, 6:30 - 9 p.m. starting September 22nd.  Return your completed application and check to the office by September 18th.

Counseling Center Announcements

Attention Sophomores and Juniors: It is time to register for the PSAT’s which will be administered on Wednesday, October 14th, 7:30 am at Nipmuc. Please see Mrs. Grady in the School Counseling Center to register. The registration fee is $20 cash or a check made out to Nipmuc Regional High School. Registration deadline is Friday, October 9th.

Admission representatives from the following colleges will hold Information Sessions at Nipmuc in September:

·          September 17th:                   St. Joseph’s College – Maine                           Gathering Room  8:30am

·          September 18th:                   Stonehill College                                                 Gathering Room  1:30pm

·          September 22nd:                  Southern New Hampshire University              Gathering Room  9:30am

·          September 29th                    Franklin Pierce                                                     Gathering Room 1:30pm

·          September 30th                    University of Rochester                                      Gathering Room 11:45am

You must register to attend college visits in Naviance (select “colleges”: click on “view all upcoming college visits”: click on “Sign up”) and pick up a pass in the Counseling Center.

The Counseling Center encourages all students to use Naviance for a variety of future planning resources and news announcements.

All students are reminded to check out the Counseling Center Blog for announcements, college planning, SAT and ACT information and scholarships.

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