Announcements 12/2 - 12/6, 2013

Morning Announcements
Acceptance for volleyball lock-in forms has been extended until Friday, 12/6.  Forms will not be accepted after Friday.  Turn completed forms in to Mr. Perras in room 316. Hope to see you there!

Send a candy cane to a friend!  Beginning on Wednesday, 12/11, Student Council will be selling candy canes for $1 at both breaks in the cafeteria.  Send a candy cane with a message to a friend wishing them a happy holiday.  Candy canes will be delivered on Friday, December 20th during breaks.

Tis the season to give back!  Student Council is collecting new and gently used winter coats to be donated to families in need.  There is a collection box in the office.  Coats will be collected until winter break.

Any student who purchased a 2013 yearbook should see Mr. Ferris in the office to pick it up. There are a limited number of 2013 yearbooks for sale for $50 each.  Please see Mr. Ferris in the office if you would like to purchase one. 

Yearbook meeting today, Wednesday, 12/4, from 2-3p.m. in Mrs. Alibozek's room 235.  All are welcome!

All STEM Program Participants - please plan to attend the Job Skills Conference on Thursday, 12/5, taking place here at Nipmuc.  The conference begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m.  Participants will be called to the auditorium on Thursday morning.

Attention:  Girls interested in trying out for the girls' lacrosse team (JV and Varsity), please make sure to attend a meeting on Tuesday, December 10th at 2:30 with Coach Hadfield. For more information, contact Bethany Peterson or Rachel Hetu.

A holiday toy drive to benefit Horizons for Homeless Children - a non-profit organization serving homeless children (6 and under) and their families living in Massachusetts shelters - is running until December 6th.  A donation box is located in the front office for toys or books appropriate for children 6 and under.

January Drivers Education Classroom program applications are now available in the office and on the school website.  Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. for 5 weeks starting January 14th.

National Honors Society E-board will meet on Wednesday, 12/4, at 7 a.m. 

NHS monthly meeting for all members will be held on Thursday, 12/5, at 7 a.m. in the auditorium.  Be sure to attend!

Students planning to submit a portfolio for the National Honor Society - please be aware of the following dates:  December 16th - cut off for volunteer hours.  January 8th - portfolios due in room 217.  Dates are firm!

Make an impact!  Please consider "Giving Back to Cancer" for St. Gabriel's Trees of Hope by donating a $5 or $10 gift card.  Donations should be given to Mrs. Field in room 120.


Guidance Announcements
An Admission representative from the University of Hartford will hold an Information Session at Nipmuc this Friday, December 6th.  Please sign up in the guidance office if you are interested in learning more about he University of Hartford.

A United States Army Recruiter will hold an information session in the guidance office on Tuesday, December 10.  Sign up in the guidance office to receive a pass to learn more about the United States Army.

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 2nd.

Attention students who signed up for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) exam.  The ASVAB exam will not be given on Friday, December 6th as previously announced.  The new date will be Friday, December 13.

 
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.

Lecture Opportunity: "Concussions - Getting Your Bell Rung: What Parents Should Know"

A lecture "Concussions - Getting your Bell Rung:  What Parents Should Know" will be held at the Milford Regional Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine at Franklin, 2 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA on Thursday, 12/5, at 7 p.m.  The lecture details:

Over the last few years, a new-found awareness of the seriousness and long-term effects of concussions has become a hot topic in the athletic world.  This awareness has caused major changes to the ways in which athletes participate in sports.  Despite rule changes to help decrease the number of head injuries and computer programs to help aid medical personnel with return to place decisions, it's important for parents to have the appropriate and up-to-date information.

To register for this free lecture:
http://www.milfordregional.org/site/pages/classes_lectures/classDetails.cfm?id=567

Announcements November 18 - 27, 2013

Morning Announcements
The National Honor Society Eboard will meet Wednesday, December 4th, at 7 a.m.

A NHS meeting for all members will be held on Thursday, 12/5, at 7 a.m. 

NHS candidates - all hours should be completed by Monday, December 16th.

Attention Ski Club members:  If you have not already done so, you must fill out the emergency form found on the ski club website (http://nipmucskiclub.weebly.com/).  Any questions, please see Mrs. AJ in room 312.

The honor roll is posted outside the Guidance office, cafeteria, and main office.

Do you like Chemistry?  Do you like experiments?  If so, join the Chemistry Club!  Contact Jay Patel or Mr. Maloney in room 123 for more information. 

Attention Nipmuc!  The third annual volleyball lock-in is December 13th.  Forms are in the office or in Mr. Perras's room 316 to register your team.  Turn the completed form in to Charlie Ciantra, Jacob Hess, Lauren Campbell, or Mr. Perras.

January Drivers Education Classroom Applications are now available in the office and on the school website . Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 9:00 for 5 weeks starting on January 14th.

Another World Challenge informational meeting about the 2014 trip to Costa Rica is scheduled for Monday, November 25th at 7 p.m. in room 136.  Students who have already signed up for the trip do not need to attend.  Any questions should be referred to Ms. Reardon kreardon@mursd.org.

On November 28th Nipmuc students who dance with Diane's School of Dance will be performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.  Dancers were selected to be part of the Spirit of America Performance Team.  News from the Athletic Department Make an Impact - Donate any $5 - $10 gift card to "Give back to Cancer" for St. Gabriel's Trees of Hope.  Bring cards to Impact Team advisor Mrs. Field's - room 120.

A holiday toy drive to benefit Horizons for Homeless Children - a non-profit organization serving homeless children (6 and under) and their families living in Massachusetts shelters - is running until December 6th.  A donation box is located in the front office for toys or books appropriate for children 6 and under.

Volunteer hours are available for NHS members at the Charles River Bank/Horizons for Homeless Children Toy Drive on Friday, 11/29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  See Lauren Adams, or Mrs. Kyrka in room 217 for further details or sign up in the office.

Attention Fall Athletes:  Please turn in all uniforms and gear before the start of the winter season starting on December 2nd.

Athletes who are using the varsity room lockers must clean them out by next Wednesday, 11/27, or they will be cleaned our for you.  If you are planning on playing a winter sport and would like to keep the same locker, you must see Mr. Leaver.

Attention to those playing winter sports - a reminder that your green cards must be filled out and signed BEFORE you can participate.  For those playing on co-op teams with Northbridge, you are still expected to turn in green cards to Mr. Leaver.


Guidance Announcements
An Admission representative from the University of Hartford will hold an Information Session at Nipmuc on December 6th.  Please sign up in the guidance office if you are interested in learning more about he University of Hartford.

A United States Army Recruiter will hold an information session in the guidance office on Tuesday, December 10.  Sign up in the guidance office to receive a pass to learn more about the United States Army.

Bill Slavin Oil Burner Service in Mendon is looking for a part time clerical assistant Monday through Friday (2:30 - 5:00 p.m.).  For more details, pick up a flyer in the guidance office.

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 2nd.

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.

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 15^th. 

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.

Welcome to the Class of 2018!

It was a pleasure meeting the Class of 2018 and their parents during our informational presentations yesterday at Nipmuc. We greeted the students in the morning with the full fanfare of the Nipmuc band, sharing our excitement to welcome them to our school. In the morning presentation we provided students with tours of the building, the chance to participate in a question & answer session, and the opportunity to learn more about the school from Mrs. Moran, Senior Class President Emily Wojtowicz, Freshman Class President Annabelle Hentz, and me. In addition to learning about the school from our 25 student tour guides, one of the highlights of the morning came when Mr. Morel and Mrs. Tremblay invited the eighth grade musicians to join our high school band and chorus students. It was great to see our freshmen-to-be performing next to our seniors. All of the students were excited by this opportunity and the chance to welcome students to our school in such a fun way.

In the evening we invited parents and students back to Nipmuc to learn more about the strength of our academic programming, the vibrancy of student life, and the many opportunities available to our students. In discussing the school we were able to highlight some of our programs including the real-world learning that takes place in DECA (business/marketing) courses, the internship/job shadow experience provided by the Nipmuc STEM Scholars Program, the accomplishments of our award winning art program, and tremendous growth in enrollment and achievement of our Advanced Placement courses. 

Once again, we were exceptionally fortunate to be joined by Emily Wojtowicz and Annabelle Hentz, as well as more than thirty students who shared their experiences at Nipmuc during the open house portion of the evening. 

Included below you will find the presentation that we shared with parents and students last night. Additionally, I have included a copy of the 2013-14 course selection sheet and the Nipmuc Program of Students that offer more information about the courses offered to students at Nipmuc. 

Presentation: 

Program of Studies:


Course Selection Form: