Nipmuc Regional High School

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Nipmuc Regional High School
Our Mission: “Academic excellence, respect and commitment to community”
Fall 2011 Newsletter
A Message from John K. Clements, Principal
As we begin the first few weeks of the 2011-2012 school year, I am excited to welcome you
to another academic year and eager to begin my role as principal of Nipmuc Regional High
School. It is with great enthusiasm and pride that I take on my new responsibilities at our
school. For the past twelve years I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve as a teacher and
assistant principal at Nipmuc. During this time I have seen on a daily basis the caring culture,
high quality teaching, and outstanding student achievement that make Nipmuc an
exceptional school. I look forward to working with the members of our school community as
we prepare for another year of teaching and learning.
The coming year promises to be one full of opportunity. In cooperation with the
Massachusetts Math and Science Initiative (MMSI), we are beginning the process of
expanding our Advanced Placement programming and improving student achievement in
these courses. As a recipient of a gain grant from MMSI, Nipmuc will receive resources and
training to bolster our already strong AP program. Throughout the summer, our teachers
participated in grant-funded trainings and we are excited to see a significant jump in
enrollment in Advanced Placement courses to begin the year.
Additionally, throughout the year we will continue building off our core values and beliefs to
identify and integrate 21st century learning expectations into our curriculum. This is an
important step for our school as we work to ensure that our students are prepared for
success in college, careers, and their personal lives.
I look forward to keeping you updated on our school's progress as we meet these challenges
and others throughout the school year. In addition to providing this newsletter, I will also be
communicating regularly through the Nipmuc Regional High School Principal's blog that I
started in August. The blog can be accessed at www.johnkclements.blogspot.com and is
accessible through the school's website. I hope you subscribe to the blog as a way to get upto-date information about our school.
With excitement for the year ahead - John Clements
Eileen Aldrich joins Nipmuc as the Library/Media Specialist while Mrs. Cilley is on a leave of absence. Mrs. Aldrich comes to us
Eil
with nine years
of experience as a school librarian and five years of experience as a special educator. Under her guidance, we are
confident media will continue to be a great resource for students and teachers.
Laurie Dodd ‘s
joins the Nipmuc staff as a paraprofessional. A former special education teacher, Mrs. Dodd will work with Mr.
Antonelli and the students in the VISTA program.
Dave Keating joins the Nipmuc Math Department filling in for Mrs. Page while she is on leave. Mr. Keating is a licensed math
teacher with years of experience as a computer engineer spending last year substitute teaching at Holliston High School.
Safdar Mahmud returns to Nipmuc teaching Mr. Jeff Della Rovere’s classes while he is on leave. Mr. Mahmud student taught at
Nipmuc and graduated from Framingham State University this past spring. We are excited to have him back in the classroom of the
history department.
Tim Mooradian is another familiar face to Nipmuc as a substitute teacher and JV Basketball Coach at Nipmuc last year. Mr.
Mooradian has joined the staff to teach Intro to Business, and Marketing. With a degree from Babson College and fourteen years
experience in the business world, Mr. Mooradian will be a great addition to the Nipmuc Business Department.
Michelle Sheehan joins the Nipmuc Regional staff as an ABA Tech. Mrs. Sheehan will join Mrs. Deschenes as a member of
Nipmuc’s STAR program.
Roy Spindel is joining Nipmuc from Miscoe Hill Middle School. Our students know Mr. Spindel as an adjustment counselor and are
happy to see him again as they see him in his new role in the history department.
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Free and Reduced Lunch
For the 2011-2012 School Year
Your children may qualify for free or reduced priced meals if
your household income falls within the limits of the Federal
Income Chart.
Federal Income Chart
For School Year 2011-2012
Coverage of student accident insurance
will continue to be offered at the same low
premium by Life Insurance Company of
North
America
(LINA),
a
CIGNA
corporation. The premiums for our school
district will be as follows:
For Reduced Priced Meals
Household Size
Yearly
Monthly
Weekly
1
20,147
1,679
388
2
27,214
2,268
524
3
34,281
2,857
660
4
41,348
3,446
796
School-Time Plan
$10
5
48,415
4,035
932
24-Hour Plan
$70
6
55,482
4,624
1,067
+589
+136
$8
Each additional
person
+7,067
Extended Dental Plan
Applications are available in the Nipmuc
Office. Parents should mail the application
directly to LINA. Nipmuc does not accept
applications or payments directly.
Applicants may pay by check, money
order, or credit card.
Please note that individual coverage does
not go into effect until both the payment
and application are received by LINA.
No response is necessary if parents are not
electing coverage.
Household Size
For Free Meals
Yearly
Monthly
Weekly
1
14,157
1,180
273
2
19,123
1,594
368
3
24,089
2,008
464
4
29,055
2,422
559
5
34,021
2,836
655
6
38,987
3,249
750
Each additional
+4,966
+414
+ 96
person
Applications and further information for free and reduced
lunch are available on the Nipmuc website and an application
is also enclosed with this newsletter.
Massachusetts Law
Requires Parental Notification
NIPMUC
ART
SOCIETY
2011-2012 School Year Calendar
Now Available – $15!
These September 2011 - August 2012 calendars include
important school dates including release days, holidays,
end of term and report card dates. Each month displays a
beautiful full-color Nipmuc student artwork. All proceeds
go to the Nipmuc Art Society Scholarship Fund for
graduating students going on to art school. Calendars are
available through the Nipmuc Office.
Massachusetts law requires that all parents be notified about
curriculum that relates primarily to human sexuality education or
human sexuality issues.
In the coming weeks, students in high school physical education
classes as well as certain science classes will be starting units on
human sexuality.
Topics covered will include: human reproductive anatomy, puberty,
adolescent changes, AIDS/HIV education, sexually transmitted
diseases, pregnancy prevention, and personal hygiene. These topics
are part of the state-mandated health frameworks in Massachusetts.
The theme of sexuality education is student responsibility and respect
of self and others. As students progress through their lessons, parents
are encouraged to discuss with them all units of study.
Brookside Driving Academy will again offer classroom
instruction at Nipmuc. Afternoon classes begin on
September 12th from 2:15 – 5:00, Monday through Friday
for 2 weeks. The application and fee of $120 for the 30
th
hour classroom instruction are due by September 9 .
Class is limited to 50 students.
th
Evening classes begin on September 20 from 6:30 –
9:00, Tuesday & Thursday nights for 5 weeks. Application
h
and fee are due by September 16 . Class is limited to 30
students.
Students must be 15 years and 9 months old to
participate
in these classes.
Applications
are available in
Handbook
for Students
& Parents
the Nipmuc office and on the Nipmuc website as well as
at
to state
regulations,
ForBrooksidedriving.net.
your information the Due
Nipmuc
Handbook
for
there
will
be
a
mandatory
parent
meeting
at
Students and Parents is available online at mursd.org
Nipmuc on Thursday, October 8th from 6:30 –
– Nipmuc – Student/Parent Resources. All students
8:30 p.m.
are required to understand the rules outlined in the
handbook. Anyone in need of a paper copy of the
handbook should request one from the main office.
Cell Phone Use Policy
Please be advised that cell phones are not to be used
during school hours. After a warning, the cell phone will
be taken away from the student and held at the office for
claiming by a parent. We appreciate your understanding.
Our health education program will provide students with accurate
information that will enable them to make health decisions based on
correct facts. However, the administration and the Mendon-Upton
schools respect the right of the family to make the ultimate
determinations about sensitive and personal issues. Parents/guardians
must contact the teacher or administration if they wish to arrange a
preview of the health instructional materials.
If you do not wish your child to take part in any of the units related to
human sexuality issues, a brief note to your child’s teacher requesting
that your child not take part will be honored.
During the time of his or her absence from the program your child
will be asked to write a research paper or complete another
appropriate project.
Health Office News
Please return the blue health forms to the office at your earliest
convenience. This information is needed to update the data
in our computer system and critical in the event of an
emergency. This form also allows the nurse to give your child
Advil/Tylenol with your permission. Please see our website
mursd.org – Nipmuc – Health Services tab for updated
information.
BMI screening will be completed in the spring for all 10th grade
students. If you would like to exclude your child from this
screening please send an email to kgauthier@mursd.org
as soon as possible to opt out.
Not feeling well?
Parents – We Need Your Help!
Cell phones should not interfere with classroom
instruction – either by ringing, checking voice mail or
texting. Please help us by not calling or texting your child
during the school day. If you need to reach your child
please contact us at 508-529-2130 and we will relay the
message. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please reinforce to your child that if they are sick during the
school day they should report to the nurses’ office before
contacting home. The nurse will assess your child and contact
you if they determine that he/she should be dismissed for the
remainder of the school day. We appreciate your cooperation
in this matter.
GUIDANCE NEWS
College Planning for Seniors
September
Register for fall SAT tests
See your counselor: discuss college, financial aid, and
scholarships
Search for colleges, use your college list to track
deadlines, and apply online at
collegeboard.com/collegesearch
Visit collegeboard.com/satprep to prepare for the SAT
October
Take the SAT this fall – prepare to apply to college
Ask: request recommendations from teachers
Meet early decision & early action application
deadlines and start all other college applications
Complete CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, if required, at
collegeboard.com/css
Introduce yourself: write application essays
Search for scholarships at
collegeboard.com/scholarships
November
Send SAT scores online to meet application deadlines
You and one parent sign up for a PIN number at
www.pin.ed.gov to file the FAFSA online in January
College Planning for Juniors
September
Sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT – prepare at
collegeboard.com/psat
October
Take the PSAT/NMSQT: prepare for the SAT,
qualify for scholarships, get My College QuickStart
in December
November
Start your college search at
collegeboard.com/collegesearch
Subscribe to The Official SAT Question of the Day
email at collegeboard.com/qotd
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES
To date the following representatives will be visiting Nipmuc this
fall:
College
Unity College
Date
9/19/11
Time
8:30 a.m.
Connecticut College
9/20/11
10:30 a.m.
Boston University
9/22/11
10:30 a.m.
Southern Vermont
9/23/11
10:30 a.m.
Radford University
9/26/11
1:30 p.m.
Bentley University
9/27/11
1:30 p.m.
Bay Path College
Mitchell College
9/28/11
8:30 a.m.
Fashion Inst. Of Design
& Merchandising
Mini College FairGymnasium
Nova Southeastern
University
Arcadia University
10/3/11
8:30 a.m.
10/13/11
9:30-10:15
10/14/11
1:30 p.m.
11/9/11
8:30 a.m. Discuss
University of Hartford
12/12/11
8:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Parents and Students Please Be Advised:
Because of the increasing caseloads held by our counselors, we
are asking that you exercise patience when scheduling
appointments and processing college application materials.
Please be kind and considerate as we work to accommodate your
needs.
BREAKFAST WITH GUIDANCE
PARENTS - PLEASE JOIN US!
The Nipmuc Guidance Department will once again be hosting
“Breakfast with Guidance”, a series of discussion- based
workshops designed to enhance communication with Nipmuc
parents on a variety of guidance related topics. The first
Breakfast with Guidance will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from
8:00-9:00 AM.
High School 101 – Strategies for Success. Discuss tips and
strategies to help your child make a successful transition to
Nipmuc. Hear both student and staff feedback on how to help
your teen “find the right balance” between academics, extra
curricular activities and their social lives. Parents of 9th graders
are especially encouraged to attend!
Parents interested in attending a workshop are asked to RSVP to
Guidance Administrative Assistant Ona Moore at 508-529-2140
or omoore@mursd.org. Please stay tuned for future workshop
announcements!
All workshops are held from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in the Gathering
Room at Nipmuc.
GUIDANCE NEWS CONTINUED
SAT Registration Deadlines
2011-12
Test Dates
Test
Regular
Registration
Deadline
Oct. 1
SAT/Subject Tests
September 9
November 5
SAT/Subject Tests
October 7
December 3
SAT/Subject Tests
November 8
January 28
SAT/Subject Tests
December 30
March 10
SAT only
February 10
May 5
SAT/Subject Tests
April 6
June 2
SAT/Subject Tests
May 8
ForPrudential
more information:
www.collegeboard.org
The
Spirit of Community
Awards is open to all
PEER LEADERSHIP
The Nipmuc Peer Leadership Program Wants You!!
The Peer Leadership Program will be hosting a New
Student Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011 during
both breaks. Any student who is new to Nipmuc this
year is welcome to attend.
Peer Leaders are students who provide leadership in the
Nipmuc community by providing ongoing character
education and transition programs for the Nipmuc school
community. Peer Leaders work to improve school climate
and promote tolerance and respect within the school
community.
Please contact the Guidance office if you are interested in
learning more about the Peer Leadership Program.
ACT Registration Deadlines
2011-12
Test Dates
Registration
Deadline
(Late Fee
Required)
Sept.10,2011 August 12, 2011
August 13-26
Oct. 22,2011
September 16, 2011
Sept. 17-30
Dec. 10,2011
November 4, 2011
November 5-18
Feb. 11,2012
January 13
January 14-20
April 14,2012
March 9
March 10-23
June 9,2012
May 4
May 5-18
For more information: www.actstudent.org
Attention Students!!!
The Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Program is open
to seniors who have at least a “B” average and participate in
one school sponsored sport. Deadline to apply is October 2nd.
Guidance Counselors will begin meeting with seniors in midSeptember to review the college research and evaluation
procedure, to explain the college admission process and to go
over Nipmuc Regional High School’s application procedure.
Each senior will be given a packet of information, relevant
forms and instruction on how to complete the necessary
paperwork for college applications.
PSAT/NMSQT
This year, because Nipmuc is participating in the
Massachusetts Math and Science Initiative
(MMSI), all sophomores will be given the PSAT
on Wednesday, October 12th. Announcements
will be made regarding registration and fees for
Juniors. All juniors are encouraged to take this
exam on October 12th regardless if you took it as
a sophomore.
A Senior College Planning Night at Nipmuc Regional is being
planned for one night this fall. This presentation by the
guidance counselors will give parents the opportunity to
receive an overview of the college admission process as well
as to provide parents with a forum to address any concerns or
questions.
Bay Path College will host a Road Map to College
Day on Sunday, September 18th from 8:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m. RSVP at www.baypath.edu
UMass-Amherst will host a Women in Engineering Career Day
Conference on Monday, October 24th from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
This event is geared towards female high school students in grades
9-12 to introduce them to the field of engineering. For additional
information visit
http:://www.engineering.umass.edu/diversity/wepcareerday
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is open to all
students who have performed volunteer work over the
past year. An information sheet is available in the
guidance office. Deadline to apply is November 1.
The 2011 National Christian College Fair will be held at
Whitinsville Christian School on Wednesday, September
28, 2011 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. More info. at www.nccf.us.
Seniors applying to college through Early Decision or Early
Action should schedule an appointment with your guidance
counselor as soon as possible.
Nipmuc will host a Financial Aid Night for parents of seniors
on Thursday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Nipmuc
Auditorium.
Whitinsville Christian High School will hold SAT Prep Classes in
Math and English this fall. Please stop by the guidance office for
more information and to pick up a registration form.
STUDENT NEWS . . .
FYI – Class Dues are $60 per year
A commonly asked question is “Why do students
pay class dues?” This money is used for the
yearbook, to help defray the cost of the
Sophomore Ring Dance, the Junior-Senior Prom,
and Senior Week/Graduation activities. In
addition, this year monies will pay the stipends
of class advisors and some of our other student
related advisors. Any money left in the class
treasury after graduation is placed in a savings
account to be used for high school reunions. All
students must have dues paid in full to attend
Homecoming, Sophomore Ring Dance, Winter
Semi-Formal Dance, Prom and to participate in
senior activities.
DECA Cookout
and Club Fair
rd
On Friday, September 23 , DECA will be sponsoring an
all school cookout during lunch block. Tickets may be
purchased in advance for $5 in the school store or $6
on the day of the cookout. Please note that school
lunch will not be available that day. If you choose not
to purchase a ticket for the cookout, please bring your
lunch from home. Lunch provided from restaurant
takeout is not allowed.
Class meetings and a Club Fair where students can visit
booths to learn more about joining clubs at Nipmuc will
also take place.
HOMECOMING WEEKEND
Nipmuc’s Fourth Annual
Homecoming Bonfire
HOMECOMING TICKETS
Tickets will be sold
Wed. 9/14 – Thurs. 9/22
During both breaks in Room 141
Last Chance to purchase Tickets
After school until 2:30 p.m.
Thursday 9/22
Room 141
Bonfire - $2
Homecoming Dance - $13
Friday, September 23rd
6:30 – 8:30 pm – Nipmuc
OPEN TO NIPMUC STUDENTS ONLY
Students must arrive before 7:15pm to be allowed entrance
Homecoming Dance
Semi formal Attire
Saturday, September 24th
7:00 – 11:00 pm– Nipmuc
Students must arrive before 8pm to be allowed entrance
Please see Nipmuc website
for complete weekend game schedule
Sophomore Class Rings
ATTENTION
CLASS OF 2012!
Class ring information packets will be
distributed to sophomores at the Club
Fair on Friday, Sept. 23rd.
Parent/Student Order Nights
Wednesday, Sept. 28 &
Thursday, Sept 29
6-8 pm in the Nipmuc Media Center
In School Orders
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Friday, Sept. 30
During Lunch in the Cafeteria
Letters will be arriving home shortly with
information about senior year activities,
important dates, and class dues.
A Class of 2012 website is also being
created. Information for students and
parents will be posted there and will be
available in the near future.
If you have questions about senior activities
or class dues, please contact senior
advisors Mrs. Alibozek –
salibozek@mursd.org and Mrs. Henry –
chenry@mursd.org
Senior Portrait Day
Portraits for seniors will
be taken by Grynn &
Barrett Studios at
Nipmuc on Wednesday,
October 12th beginning
at 7:30 a.m. Seniors
who have not had their
photo taken by Grynn
& Barrett (either on
9/9/11 Picture Day or by
another previous
appointment) and wish
to have their picture in
the yearbook must have
their photograph taken at
this time. Please note
that seniors are not
obligated to purchase
packages.
Two options will be
available on October 12th.
#1. Mini Basic Sitting – No
Charge = 4 poses, G&B
chooses your pose for the
yearbook.
#2. Basic Sitting $19.95
1 outfit – 12 images from
which to choose.
Students must register
in advance to be
photographed. Please
call Grynn & Barrett
customer service at
1.800.639.2104 for an
appointment.
With such a large senior athletic class it was hard to determine how well the Warriors would do this year. As always, our standards are
high, but I think that most of us would agree that we truly had a fantastic fall season this year.
WARRIOR SPORTS PAGE
A Message from the Nipmuc Athletic Director
Since Irene has left things have started to take shape with our athletic program.
We have added a new sport, girls’ junior varsity volleyball, this fall and we’re all very excited to see it develop.
The new coach is Mrs. Christine Corey, and she brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the sport. Right
now their first game is scheduled for Tuesday September 27th.
Another addition is our new cheerleading coach Mrs. Lauren Montenegro. She has been a supporter of not only
this group but also the lacrosse program for years. We are confident that the girls will be bringing home the
hardware come tournament time in the early spring.
Our boys and girls cross country teams are once again led by Mr. Dick Auger (boys) and Mr. Mike Maloney
(girls). The two teams had their first meets this past Wednesday and while the boys narrowly lost, the girls were
victorious. Their next meets are in a tri-meet with Douglas and Sutton on Friday September 16th .
The golf team led by Mr. Kevin Connors was victorious in the rain at Wachusett CC this past Wednesday. The
team’s next few matches are Thursday, September 8th vs. Milford, Tuesday, September 13th @ Leicester, and
Thursday September 15th vs. Douglas.
Field hockey, led by head coach Ms. Sara McIntyre and assistant Brenda Talamini is looking to take the next step
in its continuing quest to be recognized as one of the top programs in the district. Their first game (after
Wednesday’s postponement) will be Friday, 9/10 and next week they challenge Milford on Monday, 9/12 and
Hopedale on Friday, 9/16.
Football opened its season on Friday night with a win against Grafton. They have been practicing since Monday
September 22nd and couldn’t wait to put their efforts to the test. On Friday, 9/16, Coaches Phil Schiloski (head
coach), Scott Glassman and Ed Buckley will be making somewhat of a homecoming as they travel to Hopkinton
to visit their old “stomping” grounds.
Girls Soccer had their opener delayed this past Wednesday due to the rainy weather, so their opener will now be
on Saturday 9/10 @ Bromfield. The girls led by head coach Howard Cohen, assistant coach Miguel Vidal, and
new JV coach Maria Tonry will play their first home game on Friday 9/16 vs Hopedale.
Boys Soccer will also start on Saturday at home vs. the Bromfield School. The team is looking to get back to the
state finals after finishing second in the state last year. They know it will not be easy as it has added perennial
powers Algonquin and Holliston to the schedule. We shall see how things work out.
Bill Leaver, Athletic Director
Nipmuc sport schedules and updates can be
found under Nipmuc/Athletics at mursd.org
CONTACT INFORMATION
Parent
Support Groups
Important
Telephone Numbers
*Nipmuc Regional High School
508-529-2130
Fax 508-529-2129
Athletics
Ext. 1110
Guidance
Ext. 3030, Fax 508-529-2142
Nurse
Ext. 3050, Fax 508-529-2143
Student Support Services
Ext. 3092
Media Center
Ext. 2290
Cafeteria
Ext. 1080
Maintenance
Ext. 1050
Superintendent’s Office
Memorial School
Clough School
Miscoe Hill School
508-634-1585
508-529-1082
508-634-1580
508-634-1590
Group
Contact Person
Contact Information
Arts Guild
Kevin Campbell
508-529-2130
Cheerleaders
Lauren Montenegro
ljmaca@comcast.net
Football Boosters
Jennifer Dauley
jhdauley@comcast.net
Lacrosse Assoc.
Matt Gibbons
gibbons74@mac.com
Music Boosters
Oliver MacFadden
508-529-2130
School Council
John Clements
508-529-2130
Student Absences
When a sickness or personal family emergency requires a student to be absent from school, we ask that a
parent/guardian notify school (508-529-2130) by 9:00 a.m. If the office is not notified by this time, it may be
necessary to contact the parent/guardian at home or at work. If the parent has not contacted the school, the student
must provide a note from the parent which will be given to the office. Any arrival to school after 10:50 a.m. will be
recorded as an absence.
AlertNow
AlertNow Rapid Communication Service is a communication tool that will allow the school to place a phone call or
email to the entire school community in a matter of minutes. Whether providing information about an emergency
closing or sharing information about upcoming school events or news, AlertNow will serve as an additional means
of increasing our communication with families.
Please be aware that all contact information must be accurate in order for the district to communicate with you
through AlertNow. In order to be sure that the email addresses and phone numbers that we have are correct, please
return the contact information sheets that students received during the first days of school.
Website/Email
Our website www.mursd.org has a wealth of information for your use. The site is very user friendly and we encourage you to
refer to it first when you have questions. The school calendar, Nipmuc events, lunch menu, athletic practice/game schedules,
contact information and a myriad of other information can be found here.
As well, any faculty member can be reached by voicemail or email. Email addresses are the first initial and the last name of
the teacher followed by mursd.org e.g. jclements@mursd.org or teachers can be emailed from our website www.mursd.org.
Mission Statement
Nipmuc Regional High School strives to create an environment of learning, respect and tolerance that ensures all
students set high standards, achieve academic success, and continue to learn and contribute to society.
IMPORTANT DATES – 2011/2012 SCHOOL YEAR
SEPTEMBER
6
9
14
22
23
23
No School – Labor Day
School Pictures
New Student Breakfast
Back to School Night 6:30-8:30 pm
DECA Cookout /Club Fair 11-12:30
Sophomore Student Ring Assembly
24
Homecoming Bonfire 6:30-8:30pm
25
Homecoming Dance 7-11pm
28-29 Parent Nights – Soph. Class Rings 6-8pm
OCTOBER
1
3
8
10
12
12
13
14
18
22
25
27
SAT
Progress Reports
No School - Full Release Day
No School - Columbus Day
Senior Portraits
PSAT
Mini College Fair – Gym – 9:30-10:15
Student Council Induction 7pm
Breakfast with Guidance 8-9am
ACT
Fall Concert – 7 pm
Parent Night - Brookside Driving
Auditorium - 6:30-8:30 pm
27 Picture Retakes
TBD Senior Parent Night 6:30
DECEMBER
1
Financial Aid Night 6:30 pm
3
SAT
7-11 Drama Production
10 ACT
14
Progress Reports
1 5 Winter Concert – 7pm
23
Early Release – 10:45am
24-1/2 No School – Vacation
MARCH
1-2
2
5-6
10
12
14
MCAS - ELA Retest
Progress Reports
MCAS - Math Retest
SAT
Full Release Day
Senior & Parent Graduation Info. Mtg.
7pm
20-22 MCAS – ELA
30-4/1 Spring Musical
TBD Sophomore Ring Dance
TBD Winter Athlete Appreciation
TBD Spring Athlete/Parent Meeting
NOVEMBER
4
Term 1 Ends
4
MUEF Rock ‘N Roll for Education
5
SAT
5
High Honors Dinner
9-10 MCAS Math Retest
10
Full Release Day
11
No School – Veteran’s Day Holiday
14-16 MCAS ELA Retest
15
Report Cards Issued
16
Early Release Day - 10:45
16
Parent Conferences 12:00-2:30 pm
17
Early Release Day - 10:45
17
Parent Conferences 6-8 pm
23
Early Release Day – 10:45
24-25 No School – Thanksgiving Break
26
Alumni Soccer Game – 11am
TBD Winter Athlete/Parent Meeting 6pm
TBD Fall Athlete Appreciation 6-8pm
JANUARY
3
13
16
19
23
25
28
31
TBD
Students Return from Vacation
Early Release Day – 10:45
No School – Martin Luther King Day
NHS Induction
Term 2 Ends
NHS Induction Snow Date
SAT
Report Cards Issued
Winter Semi Formal
FEBRUARY
1-2 MCAS – Biology Retest
11
ACT
20-24 No School – Winter Vacation
29
MCAS- ELA Retest
APRIL
1
Spring Musical 2 p.m.
3
Term 3 Ends
6
No School - Good Friday
12
Report Cards Issued
14
ACT
16-20 Spring Vacation
MAY
3
Pops Concert 7pm
5
SAT
7-18 AP Testing
10-11 Art Show
14 Progress Reports
15-16 MCAS – Math
16
Senior Music Night – 7 pm
18
Early Release Day – 10:45 am
18
Jr./Sr. Prom– Mechanics Hall, Worcester
18 After Prom Party
25
Senior Class Trip
28
No School – Memorial Day
29-30 Graduation Rehearsal 9am
30
31
31
Interfaith Service
Awards Day 12 pm – Gym
Senior Banquet
TBD Spring Athlete Appreciation–6:30pm
JUNE
1
Graduation – 6pm
5
Senior Athletics Banquet – Myriad Ballroom – 6:30 p.m.
5-6 MCAS - Biology
9
ACT
19 Scheduled last day of school
19 Early Release – 10:45
19 Term 4 Ends (Last day of school – Report Cards mailed home)
The Warriors Club Needs Your Help!
The Warriors Club was put in place to help support student athletics
with expenses that are not covered under the user fees. The Warriors
Club also sponsors championship awards, senior athletic award
banquets and scholarships. We’ve also provided AED defibrillator
machines and an outdoor scoreboard with the support of the
community.
The Warriors Club welcomes new members. We encourage you to
become involved so we can continue to support Nipmuc Athletics. We
meet at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month in the PDC at
Nipmuc. The first meeting for this school year is September 7, 2011.
Please consider joining us to help plan for the future of the Warriors
Club.
If you have any questions on the Warriors Club, please email Kris
Mignone at mignones@charter.net ; Karen Mayzel at
kmayzel@yahoo.com; Kelly McElreath at kmcelreath@upton.ma.us; or
Keri Brodeur at kbrodeur@charter.net.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING
A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER IS ANY CHILD OR ADULT LIVING WITH YOU.
IF YOUR HOUSEHOLD RECEIVES BENEFITS FROM SNAP, OR TANF OR THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ON
INDIAN RESERVATIONS (FDPIR)], FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
Part 1: List all household members, the school name for each child, and the case number for any household member (including
adults) receiving SNAP or TANF or FDPIR benefits or.
Part 2: Skip this part.
Part 5: Sign the form. A Social Security Number is not necessary.
Part 6: Answer this question if you choose to.
IF NO ONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD GETS SNAP OR TANF BENEFITS AND IF ANY CHILD IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD IS
HOMELESS, A MIGRANT OR RUNAWAY, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
Part 1: List all household members and the school name for each child.
Part 2: Check the appropriate box.
Part 4: Complete only if a child in your household isn’t eligible under Part 2. See instructions for All Other Households.
Part 5: Sign the form. A Social Security Number is not necessary if you didn’t need to fill in Part 4.
IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A FOSTER CHILD, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
Part 1: Use a separate application for each foster child. List the child’s name, school, and, if the child has no income, check the
box “no income.”
Part 3: Check the box and list the child’s personal use monthly income, if any.
Part 5: Sign the form. A Social Security Number is not necessary.
ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLDS, INCLUDING WIC HOUSEHOLDS, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
Part 1: List all household members and the school name for each child. For any person, including children, with no income, you
must check the “No Income Box.”
Part 2: Check the appropriate box, if any.
Part 4: Follow these instructions to report total household income from this month or last month.
•
Box 1–Name: List all household members with income.
•
Box 2 –Gross Income and How Often It Was Received: For each household member, list each type of income
received for the month. You must tell us how often the money is received—weekly, every other week, twice a month
or monthly. For earnings, be sure to list the gross income, not the take‐home pay. Gross income is the amount
earned before taxes and other deductions. You should be able to find it on your pay stub or your boss can tell you. For
other income, list the amount each person got for the month from welfare, child support, alimony, pensions,
retirement, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veteran’s benefits (VA benefits), disability benefits,
and All Other Income sources. Under All Other Income, list Worker’s Compensation, unemployment or strike benefits,
regular contributions from people who do not live in your household, and any other income. For ONLY the self‐
employed, under Earnings From Work, report income after expenses. This is for your business, farm, or rental
property. If you are in the Military Privatized Housing Initiative or get combat pay, do not include these allowances as
income.
Part 5: Adult household member must sign the form and list Social Security Number (or mark the box if s/he doesn’t have one).
Part 6: Answer if you choose.
FREE AND REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL MEALS FAMILY APPLICATION
PART 1. ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS (USE A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH FOSTER CHILD)
Names of household members
(First, Middle Initial, Last)
School Name for Each Child
SNAP, FDPIR or TANF case number for any
member of the household. If you list a case
number, skip to Part 5
CHECK
IF NO INCOME

PART 2. IF ANY CHILD YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IS HOMELESS, MIGRANT, OR A RUNAWAY CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX AND CALL
[YOUR SCHOOL, HOMELESS LIAISON, MIGRANT COORDINATOR AT PHONE #]
HOMELESS MIGRANT RUNAWAY
PART 3. FOSTER CHILD If this application is for a child who is the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court, check this box and then list the
amount of the child’s personal use monthly income: $__________. Check if no income. Skip to Part 5.
PART 4. TOTAL HOUSEHOLD GROSS INCOME. You must tell us how much and how often
2. GROSS INCOME AND HOW OFTEN IT WAS RECEIVED
Earnings From Work
1. NAME
(List all household members with income) before deductions
Welfare, child support,
alimony
(Example) Jane Smith
$199.99/weekly__
$149.99/every other week $99.99/monthly____
$______/________
$______/________
$______/________
$______/________
$______/_______
$______/________
$______/________
$______/________
$______/_______
$______/________
$______/________
$______/________
$______/_______
$______/________
$______/________
$______/________
$______/_______
$______/________
$______/________
$______/________
$______/_______
$______/________
$______/________
$______/________
$______/_______
Pensions, retirement, Social
Security, SSI, VA benefits
All Other Income
PART 5. SIGNATURE AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (ADULT MUST SIGN)
An adult household member must sign the application. If Part 4 is completed, the adult signing the form also must list his or her Social Security
Number or mark the “I do not have a Social Security Number” box. (See Privacy Act Statement on the back of this page.)
I certify (promise) that all information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that the school will get Federal funds
based on the information I give. I understand that school officials may verify (check) the information. I understand that if I purposely give false
information, my children may lose meal benefits, and I may be prosecuted.
Sign here: ______________________________________________________________________Print name:____________________________________________________________________
Date: ____________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________Phone Number:_______________________
City:___________________________________________________________________________State:__________________Zip Code:_____________________
Social Security Number: __ __ __ ‐ __ __ ‐ __ __ __ __ I do not have a Social Security Number
PART 6. CHILDREN’S ETHNIC AND RACIAL IDENTITIES (OPTIONAL)
Choose one ethnicity:
Choose one or more (regardless of ethnicity):
Hispanic/Latino
Asian
American Indian or Alaska Native
Black or African American
Not Hispanic/Latino
White
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
DON’T FILL OUT THIS PART. THIS IS FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY.
Annual Income Conversion: Weekly x 52, Every 2 Weeks x 26, Twice A Month x 24 Monthly x 12
Total Income: ____________ Per: Week, Every 2 Weeks, Twice A Month, Month, Year
Household size: ________
Categorical Eligibility: ___ Date Withdrawn: ________Eligibility: Free___ Reduced___ Denied___ Reason: _______________________________________
Temporary: Free_____ Reduced_____ Time Period: ___________ (expires after _____ days)
Determining Official’s Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ______________
Confirming Official’s Signature: _____________________________ Date: ___________ Verifying Official’s Signature: ______________________________ Date: ________
Your children may qualify for free
or reduced price meals if your
household income falls at or below
the limits on this chart.
FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY INCOME CHART For School Year________
Household size
Yearly
Monthly
Weekly
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Each additional person:
Privacy Act Statement: This explains how we will use the information you give us.
The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but
if you do not, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced price meals. You must include the social security number of the adult
household member who signs the application. The social security number is not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you
list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution
Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier for your child or when you indicate that the adult
household member signing the application does not have a social security number. We will use your information to determine if your child
is eligible for free or reduced price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We MAY share
your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their
programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules.
Non-discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. “In accordance with Federal
law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW,
Washington, D.C. 20250‐9410 or call (800) 795‐3272 or (202) 720‐6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
SHARING INFORMATION WITH MEDICAID/SCHIP
Dear Parent/Guardian:
If your children get free or reduced price school meals, they may also be able to get free or low‐cost health
insurance through Medicaid or the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Children with health
insurance are more likely to get regular health care and are less likely to miss school because of sickness.
Because health insurance is so important to children’s well‐being, the law allows us to tell Medicaid and SCHIP
that your children are eligible for free or reduced price meals, unless you tell us not to. Medicaid and SCHIP
only use the information to identify children who may be eligible for their programs. Program officials may
contact you to offer to enroll your children. Filling out the Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application
does not automatically enroll your children in health insurance.
If you do not want us to share your information with Medicaid or SCHIP, fill out the form below and send in
(Sending in this form will not change whether your children get free or reduced price meals).

No! I DO NOT want information from my Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application shared
with Medicaid or the State Children's Health Insurance Program.
If you checked no, fill out the form below.
Child's Name: ___________________________________________School:___________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian: _____________________________________________________Date: ________________
Printed Name:_____________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For more information, you may call Dennis Todd at 508-634-1581 or e‐mail at dtodd@mursd.org
Return this form to: Student Support Services.