December 7, 2011
Dec. 8 Immaculate Conception Mass – 9:15 AM – Church – 4M preparing
Dec. 8 Auction Committee Meeting – 7:00 PM -- Library
Dec. 13 Kdg-3 Christmas Concert – 10:00 AM – Church
Dec. 15 Hot Lunch ordering ends
Dec. 15 4-6 Christmas Concert – 10:00 AM – Church
Dec. 15 Fine Arts Festival – 6:30 PM – Church
Dec. 16 Penitential Service – 9:15 AM – Church
Dec. 20 Hot Lunch Payment Due
Dec. 21 Paper Wednesday News
Dec. 23 Red and Green Free Dress
Dec. 23 Christmas Prayer Service – 9:15 AM – Church – 6E preparing
Dec. 23 Early Release – 12:30 PM – No lunch or After School Care
Dec. 24-Jan. 2 No School – Christmas Vacation
Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Day – School IN Session
Feb. 20 Presidents’ Day – School IN Session
April 11 School Schedule Change – NO SCHOOL
Thank you’s – Sooooo many thank you’s for this week! We have such wonderful families in our school community!
- Thank you to our Christmas Shopping elves who shopped til they dropped, set up the shopping wonderland, then wrapped and wrapped and wrapped some more! The kids had a great time shopping and it wouldn’t have happened without all our parent volunteers!
- Thanks, too, to all those who donated gifts to our amazing Raffle Table! From giant teddy bears to electric guitars, from huge Hershey bars to beautiful jewelry….we had it all!
- Thank you to everyone who attended our Barnes and Noble Community Event last week – the turnout was amazing! Special thanks to Pat Riley for coordinating the evening!
- Thank you to Mary Popik and Mark Sheehy for their help with our PreK-2 Open House last Friday. They did a wonderful job telling our prospective parents about our school!
- Thanks to Joanne and Rick Tassoni for donating the gorgeous Christmas tree that is gracing our front vestibule. It adds so much to our school’s celebration of this holy season!
Thanks from the Cross Country Coach -- My thanks to everyone for making another Cross Country season a fun and successful time. Thanks to the Assistant Coaches and others behind the scenes. It takes a lot of time on several people's part to make this program work and without them the Cross Country program would not have been as successful. Every runner should feel proud of their accomplishments. They all worked hard and we were able to have a lot of fun at the practices. Finally, thank you to all those families who contributed to a gift card for me to Giorgio's, it was a pleasant surprise. Hope to see everyone again next season. Coach Dave Valin
Scrip Orders – It’s not too late for Scrip orders! Need a last minute gift for someone? Scrip gift cards are ALWAYS appreciated (especially by teenagers!). Download the order form HERE and return it to school with payment!
Immaculate Conception Mass – This Thursday, December 8, is the feast of Immaculate Conception of Mary – a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church. Please join us at 9:15 AM for the mass being prepared by 4M.
Auction Committee Meeting – Want to get involved in the Auction Committee, but just can’t make the morning meetings? We hear you! Please consider joining us this Thursday evening, December 8, at 7:00 PM in the Library for the next Auction Committee meeting!
Open House for Prospective Families – Our Open House last week for grades PreK-1 was excellent! Many thanks to all those who referred new families to us! Our next Open Houses for prospective new families will take place on January 5 from 9:00-11:00 AM and 6:00-8:00 PM and on January 8 from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM. Please encourage anyone who might be interested in joining our school community to attend one of the Open Houses or to call for a private tour!
Open House Postcards – Additional Open House postcards are available from Marta by emailing her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Hot Lunch Reminder – Ordering for January Hot Lunch ends Thursday, December 15. Don’t forget to order at OrderLunches.com!
Ski Club – Parents in grades 3 thru 6 please be sure to check your child’s backpacks today. A copy of the ski club permission slip was sent home today. Please sign and return no later than Friday, December 16th.
Christmas Concerts – It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas around here – everyone is practicing for their upcoming Christmas concerts! Be sure to join us to hear the result of the hard work as our students put on their Christmas Concerts! Kindergarten through grade 3 will perform in the church on Tuesday, December 13 at 10:00 AM, while grades 4-6 will perform on Thursday, December 15 at 10:00 AM. The Fine Arts Festival will take place at 6:30 PM on Thursday, December 15 in the church!
Auction Donations – Do you have a vacation home? In the year’s past, we’ve found that donated time (a week or weekend) at vacation homes are VERY popular items for our Auction….and we’d love to include your special spot! Please consider donating the use of your vacation home for an Auction item! The specific times/dates that the vacation home is available is up to you, as are any other restrictions you’d like to make. If you are interested or would like more information, please email either our Auction Chair, Paula MacLellan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Marta at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Many thanks!
Love to read? Join Junior Great Books! The Junior Great Books program is looking for students who enjoy reading and discussing stories and for adults to lead them. Students at each grade level read a classic story/folktale at home each week and meet once a week before school to discuss it. Lots of fun and a great way for busy parents to share a love of reading with younger readers. Don’t wait, registration closes Friday! Questions? Considering volunteering? Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Educational Outfitters December Sale....a good way to save, and this year a good way to give back! Bring in 3 non-perishable food items and receive 10% OFF all month long. Ordering on-line or over the phone? No problem, we'll simply add $2 onto your order as a donation. All items and funds collected will be given to the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter. The 10% OFF is on all uniform basics, outerwear, and gym uniforms. Pretty much everything except for accessories and shoes!
Financial Aid Reminder – Financial Aid application materials for the 2012-2013 school year are now available from our Bookkeeper, Deb Carney. ALL families who are requesting financial aid MUST complete the appropriate application materials. To request a Financial Aid packet, please email Deb at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , call her at 882-7442, ext. 113, or send a note into school to her attention.
Hot Lunch Schedule:
Thurs., Dec. 8
M. Meads
D. Keegan
Fri., Dec. 9
T. Nickerson
N. Dahl
D. Prangley
B. Schmitt
Mon., Dec. 12
M. Popik Shopper: D. Valade
S. Yeaton
L. Williams
E. Miller
Tues., Dec. 13
S. Trabucchi
R. Warren
S. Dahl
C. Karski
Wed., Dec. 14
T. Pica
T. Cora
M. Guzas
T. Vogel
Santa in the Park -- This year’s "Santa in the Park" is at the Gazebo (NOT the Bandshell) in Greeley Park on December 18th from Noon to 2:00 PM! Santa will visit Nashua children and they can have their photographs taken (free of chrage). Parents are welcome to bring their own cameras or we will take the photo for them, then post it to the city Parks & Rec department website. For very good children, Santa is been very generous this year and they might get a present, but only if they are good!
Christmas Concert by the Hollis Town Band – Looking for a great holiday event to share with the family? Then be sure to put the Hollis Town Band’s upcoming “Christmas, Chanukah, Winter, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, Whatever You Want to Call It” Concert on your calendar! Directed by our own band director David Bailey, the band also includes student Mary Clare Martin and alumni Peter Martin and Joseph Trabucchi. The concert is scheduled for Saturday, December 10 at 6:30 pm at the Hollis Brookline High School. Admission free with the donation of a non-perishable food item.