NEW! Faculty Changes - The end of the school year naturally brings changes to our faculty and staff. While we will be delighted to welcome back most of our current faculty next fall, some are making changes for the upcoming school year. We are most appreciative of the service of our departing faculty and wish them all the best with their new endeavors! Please join us in thanking:
- Deacon Ed Munz and Mrs. Carrie Soucy. We appreciate Deacon Ed and Mrs. Soucy for stepping in as long term substitutes this year in our Theology Department at the upper campus. Their faithful presence has been a blessing! Both Deacon Ed and Mrs. Soucy will be retiring at the end of the year.
- Mrs. Summer Foley - Over the summer, Mrs. Foley will be moving back to Texas with her husband and family. Her love for teaching English to our upper campus students was contagious and we will miss her very much!
- Mrs. Tamara Oetjens - Mrs. Oetjens came to us in the fall as a substitute, but very kindly agreed to fill the PreK teacher position full-time for the year. We are thrilled that she will continue to do on-call substitute teaching for us this fall as she spends more time with her family.
- Miss Theresa Murphy - Miss Murphy will be leaving at the end of the year to pursue additional teaching experience in the special education field. We are thankful for the many new ideas, energy, and enthusiasm Miss Murphy has brought to her kindergarten classroom over the past several years!
NEW! Employment Opportunities - We are currently interviewing for new faculty members to fill our open positions! Please spread the word! Preferred applicants should be practicing Catholics, hold an appropriate New Hampshire teaching certification (or be eligible for certification), and be ready to embrace our school mission of developing students who are who lead by example and live their lives with integrity and in service to God and others. Candidates may read more about our open positions and apply by clicking HERE!
NEW! Congratulations - Upper Campus Honor Roll! Congratulations to all of our upper campus scholars who earned a spot on the Honor Roll for the 3rd quarter! You can see the list HERE!
NEW! Fun Friday Thank You! Thank you to our outstanding upper campus teachers for the fabulous Fun Friday program on the day before vacation! Teachers prepared mini-workshops on a variety of unique topics and activities like line dancing, jewelry making, physics challenges, sports trivia, making slime, and playing the ukulele. We so appreciate that our teachers go above and beyond to provide such fun and enriching experiences for our students!
NEW! Poetry Slam Thank You! Thanks also go to retired teacher Claire Ternan for coordinating our 18th annual (but not consecutive) Poetry Slam at the lower campus! It was a great afternoon celebrating the beauty of poetry and our student poets!
NEW! Spring Planting Thank You! Have you noticed the beautiful annuals sprinkled around the lower campus grounds? Thank you to all of the parents who sent in so many gorgeous flowers and to the students who planted them all!
NEW! Teacher Appreciation Week! Next week, May 8-12, is Teacher Appreciation Week…and we can’t wait to show our teachers how much we appreciate all that they do for our students! Special meals and other activities are being planned for the week and all parents are invited to help!
- The lower campus Teacher Appreciation week is being coordinated by parent Jamie Gregoire. The Sign-Up Genius for help with a special lower campus teacher lunch on Wednesday, May 10 can be found HERE. You can contact Jamie at [email protected].
- The upper campus Teacher Appreciation week is being coordinated by parent Jenn Torosian. The Sign-Up Genius for help with the upper campus teacher lunch can be found HERE. You can also contact Jenn at [email protected].
NEW! Volunteer Girls Club Lacrosse Coach - The upper campus is in immediate need of a volunteer girls club lacrosse coach for the remainder of the season. Please reach out to Athletic Director Ryan Farris at [email protected] for more information!
NEW! Before Care/Miss Linda’s Drop-off Reminder - Just a gentle reminder to be extra careful when approaching the school for drop off at either Before Care or Miss Linda’s, even if you are in a hurry! Our teachers park in the lot right at the corner of Cushing and Manchester streets, and maneuvering into those spaces can be a bit tricky in the morning with all of the traffic around the school. We appreciate everyone’s patience as our teachers pull in and get their day started safely! Thank you!
Lower Campus Field Day! Our annual lower campus Field Day is right around the corner! We need many volunteers to make this favorite student event a success! Please use the Sign Up Genius HERE to help with food items, set up and breakdown shifts and classroom helpers. More details will be sent as we get closer to the event. Thank you! For any questions, please contact Mrs. Beauregard at [email protected].
THIS WEEK! 4th Quarter Progress Reports - 4th quarter progress reports for students on both campuses will be distributed THIS Friday, May 5th!
Family BBQ - It’s time to start planning our annual All Saint Chris Academy BBQ! All families are invited to this fun and FREE gathering on Friday, May 26 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM! The event will be held in the field behind the upper campus building (or inside the upper campus if we have rain again this year!) Plans include a ton of FREE food and a DJ.
- TONIGHT! We are in need of parents to help with the planning and execution of the BBQ! We will hold a one-time, very short meeting on Wednesday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM in the upper campus cafeteria. (Enter through the cafeteria doors at the far end of the school.) All parents from both campuses are invited!
NEW! STEM Day Program – Our STEM Day is coming up on Tuesday, May 16! All students on both campuses will participate in presentations by STEM professionals in a variety of fields. We are excited to hear from our special guests!
NEW! STEM Fair - On the evening of Tuesday, May 16, families are invited to return to both campuses from 5:30 - 7:00 PM for the annual STEM Fair portion of the day to view student science projects on both campuses!
8th Grade Dance - The 8th grade dance is coming up soon! The date is set for Saturday, May 13th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Upper Campus cafeteria. The deadline for ticket purchase was today. Please contact Mrs. Enright at [email protected] with any questions!
NEW! Rising 6th Grade Parent Orientation - On Monday, May 22, parents of current 5th grade students are invited to attend a Rising 6th Grade Parent Orientation at 6:00 pm in the upper campus gym. This session will help parents prepare for the transition to the upper campus and answer common questions. Current 5th grade parents should also check their email for information on the upcoming 5th grade Convocation.
Lower Campus Library News - Birthday Books: If you would like to purchase a birthday book for your student this year, please send Mrs. Noon an email or a note by April 21st to allow plenty of time for the book to be delivered and processed. If you have more than one student, feel free to get their birthday books at the same time! For more information on the birthday book program find it HERE. We have added over 50 new books to the library this year, thanks to our families donating to the Birthday Book Program. Thank you for your generosity!
DEADLINE THIS WEEK! 8th Grade Helen J. Horan Scholarship Applications – Applications for the Helen J. Horan Scholarship for graduating 8th grade students are now being accepted. This scholarship provides support to a deserving Saint Christopher Academy 8th grade student who plans to continue his or her education at a Catholic high school next year. Established by the late Father Denis Horan in loving memory of his sister Helen, the Helen J. Horan Scholarship is the top award for our graduating students and will be awarded at the Baccalaureate Dinner on June 1st. The deadline for applications is May 5. Please see the description HERE for qualifications and other important information.
Summerbook Summer Skills Workbooks - – A copy of the catalog of Summer Books was sent home before vacation with students in grades Pre-K through 7. Summer Books offer a 10-week summer review for students entering Kindergarten through Grade 8. Books may be ordered individually by phone, online or by mail. Please do not send order forms into school. Saint Chris strongly recommends that students complete summer work in addition to summer reading assignments!
DEADLINE THIS WEEK! CMC Heart & Hands Scholarship – The CMC Heart & Hands Scholarship is presented to two students entering grades 7-12 in a diocesan Catholic school who have made a significant contribution or impact in their community. Learn more about the eligibility requirements and how to apply at www.catholicnh.org/scholarships. The deadline is May 5 for all applications.
End of the Year Dates - The end of the school year may seem like a long way away, but it will come quickly! Please put the important dates below on your calendar! (Note: Specific student dress code requirements for Field Day, Baccalaureate Mass & Dinner, Convocation, and Graduation will be shared with applicable parents in the next few weeks.)
Friday, May 19
- Lower campus Field Day
Friday, May 26
- Family BBQ at the upper campus (all current families invited!)
Thursday, June 1
- 5:00 PM – 8th grade Baccalaureate Mass at St. Christopher Parish (graduate and two parents only)
- 6:30 PM - 8th grade dinner at the upper campus (graduate and two parents only)
Tuesday, June 6
- Last day of school for 5th and 8th grade students
- 5:30 PM - 5th grade Convocation at the upper campus
Friday, June 9
- Early Release and final day of school for grades PreK to 4, 6 & 7
- 7:00 PM - 8th grade Graduation at the upper campus
School Mass Schedule - All parents are invited to attend our weekly school masses! Parents must enter through the front door of each campus facility, sign in, and receive a nametag to attend. All masses are at 9:45 AM on both campuses unless otherwise noted. The schedule for the remainder of the year is:
RESCHEDULED! May 5 - Lower campus May Crowning @ 9:00 am
RESCHEDULED! May 4 - Upper campus @ 9:30 am, followed by May Crowning
May 9 - Lower campus (Note: this is a change from May 8)
May 18 - Ascension - both campuses
May 24 - Upper campus
May 30 - Lower campus
June 7 - Upper campus
Hot Lunch Volunteers - Thank you to our fabulous Hot Lunch volunteers! The schedule for the next week is:
Thursday, May 4
LC: Tina Bruno, Weilin Li, Sadie Presenti
UC: Susette Parks
Friday, May 5
LC: Stacy Cardinale, Lisa Blanchard, Trisha Muldoon
UC: Nadra Bell, Meghan Delyani
Monday, May 8
LC: Amanda DeWitt, Jennifer Liba, Erin Sarette, Ann Marie Pellechia
UC: Paul Schibbelhute, Christine Saltzman
Tuesday, May 9
LC: Tina Bruno, Sadie Presenti, Hanna Sullivan
UC: Elizabeth Cryan, Sue-Ellen Maher
Wednesday, May 10
LC: Mary Schreiner, Sadie Presenti, Luci Foppa
UC: Rebecca Small, Desiree Sullivan
NEW! Hot Lunch Ends - Don’t forget….Hot Lunch service ends on both campuses on Friday, May 26. All students must bring a lunch from home from May 30 through the end of school! There will be no “Forgotton Lunches” available. If a student does not bring a lunch, a parent will be called.
Popcorn Poppers: Danielle Schuh and Arthur Carew will be our popcorn poppers extraordinaire this week!
NEW! Vacation Bible School - Students entering grades kindergarten through 5 are invited to attend St. Christopher Parish’s Vacation Bible School on July 24 - 28! Check out the flyer below!
Camps Bernadette and Fatima - For over seventy years, children from all over the country and world have attended Camp Bernadette for girls and Camp Fatima for boys. Located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, the Diocese of Manchester’s camps continue to provide opportunities for children between the ages of five and fifteen years old to develop personally and grow spiritually. Families searching for meaningful summer activities choose Bernadette and Fatima for their traditional summer camp experiences within a Catholic environment. Campers spend two weeks living in cabins while enjoying the lake, competing in sporting events, conquering the ropes courses, and participating in faith formation activities and the sacraments. This unique programing enables campers to have fun and grow in faith, confidence, and friendship. NH Catholic school students are eligible for 15% off tuition. Camp Bernadette is 98% full and Camp Fatima is 75% full for the summer, so register today to secure your spot! If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Thibault: [email protected] 603-931-5500 x114. More information and registration can be found HERE.
Nashua PAL Force Football & Spirit Registration - The PAL Force Football & Spirit program is accepting registrations for this Fall! Please click HERE for a flyer with more information.