NEW! Thank You - Thank you to our upper campus staff who put on a fabulous Step-Up Day today for our 5th grade students!
We’d also like to thank families who donated to our Corpus Christi Food Pantry Drive for Catholic Schools Week…we donated 769.1 pounds of food, valued at $1,322.85. Your generosity is VERY appreciated!
NEW! PJ and Movie Day! Have no fear…we haven’t forgotten our Catholic Schools Week PJ and Movie day that was snowed out last week! We’ll be doing it THIS Friday, February 11! Students may wear their favorite pajamas, robes, and slippers (lower campus students should bring shoes/boots for recess!) and will enjoy an afternoon movie together! Fun, fun, fun!
NEW! Morning Drop-off at Lower Campus - We continue to see parents who are not following our drop-off instructions, even after our email earlier this week describing a parent injury caused by driver inattentiveness. For the safety of our students and families, we must insist that all parents follow the procedures. If this continues, we will contact parents who are disregarding these policies to discuss these issues.
Veteran Student Registration NOW OVERDUE - The deadline for registration of current students for Fall 2022 was Monday, January 31. Those students who remain unregistered do not have a guaranteed seat for the Fall. We have begun offering seats to new students. Please contact Enrollment Coordinator Lorrice Bedard at [email protected] with any questions.
Lower Campus School Store - We are excited to announce that our lower campus School Store will now open on a regular basis! The store will be open from 8:30 to 8:45 AM TOMORROW, Thursday, February 10, and every WEDNESDAY after that! The store sells a variety of school supply items like pencils/pens/erasers, along with school spirit items, rosaries, and more! Please send your little shoppers in with cash for the store as no checks or charges will be accepted. Thank you to Miss Foran for offering to open the store for our students each week!
Valentine Free Dress - Life is sweet when you have a Free Dress Day! Students and staff are invited to dress in Red, Pink, or White on Monday, February 14 for Valentine’s Day! Students are reminded to follow all free dress code guidelines.
February No School Days - Don’t forget….February 29 to March 4 is our February/Winter vacation!
Upper Campus Tissues Needed - The upper campus is running low on boxes of tissues for student use! Please consider picking up an extra box or two next time you are at the store and send them in to the attention of Emily Kuefler, school nurse!
Hot Lunch Ordering - Ordering for March Hot Lunch is open and runs through midnight on February 15 on Boonli.com. Please note that some days will have a choice of meals. We cannot accept late orders, so please be sure to order early! Also….be sure that you complete your checkout and receive an emailed confirmation of your order! If you do not receive an email, your order has not been placed.
STEM Day Speakers - Are you in a STEM field? Would you like to share your love of or experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? We have begun planning for this year’s STEM Day, to be held on May 24. We are looking for speakers to virtually present to students about their interest and/or careers in any STEM-related field, whether as a professional or hobbyist. Presentations will be approximately 20-30 minutes in length. If you are interested in speaking, please email Carol Fiore at [email protected].
Hot Lunch Volunteers - Thank you to all of our Hot Lunch volunteers! The schedule below is for the next week of Hot Lunch volunteers on both campuses. Volunteers are asked to check the list carefully so you do not miss your shift. If you can not make your shift, please email those on the sub list as well as Marta at [email protected] as soon as possible.
Thursday, February 10
LC: Blaise Bizimana, Katie Osborn, Erica Lilley
UC: Bethany Dionne, Ron Currier
Friday, February 11
LC: Stacey Cardinale, Karla Hall, Julie Phelan
UC: Jess Hickey, Jaclyn Leonardi
Monday, February 14
LC: Lorraine Barry, JoAnn Howell, Sarah Colon, Sarah Neary
UC: James Poovathummoottil, Melanie Dohoney
Tuesday, February 15
LC: Jess Hickey, Tina Bruno, Sarah Colon, Stacy Driessen
UC: Eileen Kelly, Sarah Currid
Wednesday, February 16
LC: Tina Bruno, Elizabeth Cyran, Carol Cyran
UC: Becky Kosterman, Claire Byrson
VNEW! Basketball Open Gym - Rising 6, 7 & 8th grade boys and girls are invited to a basketball open gym at the upper campus on Tuesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 24 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM!
New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Nominations - We think you’ll agree….our teachers are the best of the best! If you’d like to see your child’s teacher honored for his or her fabulous teaching, please consider a nomination to the New Hampshire Department of Education’s NH Teacher of the Year award! The purpose of this program is to select a teacher who is capable of speaking for and energizing the teaching profession and who represents the positive contributions of all teachers statewide. A Teacher of the Year candidate should be an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled classroom teacher in New Hampshire who demonstrates leadership and intends to continue in the teaching profession. Nominations are being accepted through February 11 and can be made HERE!
Recognizing Excellence Award Nominations - Nominations for the 2022 Diocese of Manchester’s Teacher of the Year and Clergy of the Year awards are also now open!
- Teacher of the Year Award - The New Hampshire Catholic School Teacher of the Year views Catholic education not only as a profession, but as a vocation of service to students and to the greater Church. A practicing Catholic active in his or her faith, the award recipient brings a joyful witness to his or her ministry that inspires students to not only achieve academically, but to put their skills and knowledge to good use creating the Kingdom of God on Earth. Submit a nomination HERE.
- Clergy of the Year Award – The recipient of the Spirit of St. John Vianney Award is a member of the clergy who similarly provides inspirational support for Catholic education in the diocese. The faithful witness that the recipient of the Spirit of St. John Vianney award provides is inspirational to students as they go on to eventually discern their vocation in life. Submit a nomination HERE.
Drama Club Volunteers and Props Needed - The Drama Club will be performing "The Enchanted Bookshop" Musical for this year's spring play on Saturday, March 26th, 2022. We are looking for volunteers for the set design and construction for Saturday, March 12th, 2022, and Saturday March 19, 2022; 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Pizza and Snacks will be provided for volunteers. Students and adults will help create, paint, build and repair sets and make props. We will also need volunteers to organize costumes and clean.
We are looking for donations or help constructing the following items:
Here is a list of props we need donated or found :
- Book Shelves- 1 Tall and 1 Short
- Framed Door on Wheels (Built or Donate Lumber and/or Door)
- Bed of Some type of Bed/ Cot or love seat.
- Blanket and pillow for bed.
- End table and lamp.
- Lots of Old Books to put in bookshelves.
- An area rug.
If you have any questions or would like to sign up for set design days, please contact Mrs. Michael, the upper campus art teacher, and let her know "what you or how you would like to volunteer and/or donate.”
UPDATED! Annual Fund - Our Annual Fund stands at just short of $51,000! Thank you to all of our donors! To join this group of generous friends of Saint Chris, make a safe and secure online donation, please click HERE! All donations made by March 31 will be included in our summer Honor Roll of Donors published in the summer News and Notes and online. To see last year’s 2020-2021 Honor Roll of Donors, please click HERE.
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Auction News!
At this year's exciting event, you'll be "In the Winner's Circle with Saint Chris" as we experience the Kentucky Derby in Saint Chris style! The adult only evening is a great night of raffles, silent and live auctions, drinks (complimentary prosecco during cocktail hour!), and a delicious buffet dinner at our new venue, Alpine Grove in Hollis. As our largest fundraising event of the year, this is a great night out with friends, family, alumni, faculty, and community supporters.
NEW! Auction Ticket Sales NOW OPEN! Invitations are going in the mail this week and ticket sales are now open online! Tickets are $85 per person and include a fabulous evening of fun and food. All attendees also receive a complimentary $25 gift card from our Gold sponsor, Wireless Zone! Seating is limited, so get your tickets as soon as possible by clicking HERE.
NEW! Reserved Tables - Tables of 8 or 10 can be also reserved ahead of time by sending a list of attendees to Marta at [email protected].
NEW! Ticket for a Teacher Sponsors – Aren’t our teachers GREAT? Thank them for a job well done by being a Ticket for a Teacher sponsor! Our teachers work hard all day, every day in the classroom…they deserve a night out! To be a Ticket for a Teacher sponsor, simply complete the RSVP form HERE and select Ticket for a Teacher.
Donations: Help make this online event fun, exciting, and a great success! Item donations are always needed and appreciated! Donation ideas can be found HERE, as well as an online donation form. Donations can be delivered to either campus by March 18. Thank you!
Wine Donations: We are always looking for bottles of wine valued at $15 or more for our Wine Pull! Grab an extra bottle next time you visit the NH Liquor Store or your favorite grocery! Donations can be dropped off at either campus. Thanks!
Sponsors and Advertising: Sponsors of the auction receive a variety of benefits for their support, depending on their level of sponsorship. Advertising is also available in our evening program! Sponsorship information for individuals or businesses is available HERE and advertising information can be found HERE.
Extra special thanks to our Auction sponsors for their generous support!
Platinum Sponsor: MATRIX PMO
Gold Sponsor: Wireless Zone
Silver Sponsor: Knights of Columbus Insurance/Kevin Brown
NEW! Silver Sponsor: Wanderlust Therapeutic Services, PLLC
Bronze Sponsor: Eleanor Dahar
Copper Sponsor: Kalil & Kress Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
Item Sneak Peek: Wondering what items will be up for bid at the Auction on April 2? We’ve started our Sneak Peek page on the Auction website to give you a preview! We’ll be updating the page as items arrive, so check back HERE often to see what’s new!
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NEW! Black History Month - First officially recognized in 1976 by President Gerald Ford, February is Black History Month across the US. This month celebrates the achievements of African Americans and their important role in US history. Locally, the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire provides excellent resources on black history and culture in NH. Please visit their website HERE!