“NANOWRIMO” COMES TO NASHOBA Early recognition of November as “National Writing Month” occurred in Nashoba’s Media Center on November 4, 2015. School librarian Tracy Landry invited Holly Thompson, poet and novelist, to share tips about the creative process. Throughout the course of the day, Ms. Thompson offered two different workshops followed by time for questions and answers. The earlier workshop provided suggestions about how writ-ers find inspiration in daily events or random interactions. Ash is Thompson’s novel inspired by an incident which hap-pened in the shadow of Mt. Sakurajima, an active volcano in Japan. Ms. Thompson lived in Japan for 20 years and shared many observations about the culture. She also wryly observed at the end of the day that students asked the same question: “Is it a good idea to kill off the main charac-ter at the end?” Follow-up activities happened in English classes as teachers encouraged students in grades nine through twelve to write creatively. Reactions to the writer and her presentation were positive. Students commented that the presentation was “eye opening,” inspiring,” and “helpful to learn how a writer sees things.” Some students accepted the challenge to write a novel this November. One student even requested Ms. Thompson’s email address. This was not Holly Thompson’s first visit to the high school. Teachers and students alike hope that it is not her last!

FRIENDS OF MUSIC NEWS Nashoba Students Chosen for the Central District Music Festival Congratulations to all the students who audi-tioned for the Central District Music Festival this year. Over 900 Central Massachusetts students from 60 different schools vied for admission to sing or play at the festival to be held in Mechanics Hall in January. Only 370 students out of the 902 who auditioned were successful. These students are divided among the chorus, band, orchestra, and jazz band that will appear on the program. In addition to this, the top 10% of the accepted students were recommended

to try out for the All-State Music Festival to be held in Sym-phony Hall, Boston, in March. The following Nashoba stu-dents will attend the festival: Daniel Yapp - Jazz Trumpet, who also received an All-State recommendation, Evan Daisy - Jazz Trombone, who also received an All-State recommen-dation for Jazz Trombone and for Concert Oboe, and Shane LeRoy - Tenor in the Chorus.

Winter Concerts: December 4th and 18th The Winter Choral and Band Concerts will be held on Fri-day, December 4th and Friday, December 18th, at 7:00 pm in the NRHS auditorium. Admission is $5. Students and sen-ior citizens are free. The Nashoba Regional High School Choirs will be singing a wide range of repertoire from Handel, Oh, Had I Jubal's Lyre, to a Zulu folk song, Jabula Jesu, as well as a sprinkling of holiday cheer including Jingle Bell Rock, S'vivon, and To-morrow Shall Be My Dancing Day. Not to mention, the Best Buddies Choir will dazzle us with some Disney! Selections for the band concert will include music by Duke Ellington, The Nutcracker Suite, and a playing of and narra-tion of, "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus," as well as our yearly rendition of Sleigh Ride.

Concert and Luncheon with the Councils of Aging of Bol-ton, Lancaster and Stow The Nashoba choirs and band groups will perform for the senior citizens on Wednesday, December 9th, at 11 am and Friends of Music will provide a luncheon for the student per-formers and senior citizens at noon. Any parents interested and able to help with set-up, serving, and clean-up of the luncheon should contact Paula Castner at nrhsfriendsofmu-sic@gmail.com

Boston Holiday Pops: December 11th The students of the Music Department will be taking a trip to see the Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall in Boston on Friday, December 11th, for the 4 pm performance. All students who have signed up to attend should be at the high school by 1:30 pm on Friday to leave by bus. A stop will be made on

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Integrity—Communicate—Achieve—Relate—Engage Parry Graham, Principal

Brian Cote, Assistant Principal Kerri-Ann O’Donnell, Assistant Principal

Tania Rich, Athletic Director High School Office (978)779-2257 http://nrhs.nrsd.net Guidance Office (978)779-0122

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the way home from the concert for dinner. Students should bring money. Arrival back at the high school is anticipated to be around 8:00 pm. Questions: Email nrhsfriendsofmusic@gmail.com.

Friends of Music Meeting: December 14th Parents, please join us at our next meeting on Monday, December 14th, at 6:30 pm, in the chorus room.

NASHOBA FRIENDS OF DRAMA * Next meeting: Wednesday, December 2nd at 6:00 pm in the auditorium foyer. All parents welcome! Our fall play, Fame, was presented by a very talented cast, crew, and team of volunteers the weekend of November 20th-22nd. Audiences were quite im-pressed by the production in which characters struggled for acceptance as they began their pursuit of fame at the School for the Performing Arts. Many thanks to director Allison Martell-Bengston, to the numerous parent and student volunteers for another fab-ulous run, and to those patrons who support Nashoba Friends of Drama. Stay tuned for the announcement of our spring musical! The class plays will soon be underway. Students should check with Mrs. Martell-Bengston for more information if they are interested in participating. Mark your calendars and be sure to attend this fabulous competition where each class presents their short play, directed, produced and performed entirely by the students! The class play completion will take place on Friday, January 29th. Auditions for the Spring Musical (which is yet to be an-nounced…stay tuned!) will be held Monday, January 4th and Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 at 5:30 pm SHARP, in the NRHS auditorium. Please note: students wishing to audition may attend either evening, and only need to attend one. During the audition, students will be taught both a song and a short dance sequence to perform and asked to do a cold reading from the script. Dress appro-priately for an audition (appropriate shoes for dancing, loose-fitting clothes to move easily in). Auditions will take approximately three hours, depending upon the number of students auditioning. Please visit our website at www.NashobaDrama.com or contact Kim Storey (kimberly.storey@comcast.net) for more information.

WANTED: NRSD PER DIEM NURSES Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to

work a per diem schedule with school hours? Why not

consider a position as a substitute nurse for the Nashoba

Regional School District. The salary is competitive. Orien-

tation will be provided. For more information please call

Donna Linstrom at 978-779-0539 x3039, or talk with

your school nurse.

ENDOWMENT FUND Wondering how to thank a NRHS teacher for a college recommendation? Thinking you'd like to do something nice for a NRHS staff member for the holidays? Have a teacher only for half the year? You can show your ap-preciation for them by purchasing an appreciation certif-icate which will be hand-delivered to them by Dr. Gra-ham before the winter break. Certificates are a minimum donation of $15 per certifi-cate, and the form and online payment are conveniently located at https://sites.google.com/site/nrhsendowment/teacher-appreciation-form This special appreciation opportunity will run from Monday, November 9th, un-til Friday, December 4th. Don't wait! Appreciate that staff member today! See the flyer in the newsletter for more information. Questions? Emailnrhsendowmentfund@gmail.com.

BASKETBALL PROGRAM SEEKS SPECIAL ATHLETES & STUDENT VOLUNTEERS Nashoba Unified Sports, (Central MA Com-munity Sports), the local program pairing special athletes with typical age-mates invites student volunteers and special athletes to participate for the 2016 winter season. The program meets on Sunday afternoons at the Hale Middle School in Stow beginning mid- January and continuing through most of March with the exception of the MLK and February vacation week-ends. For more information, dates, times and registration materials or to express interest, please contact Joan Fin-ger at Joan@ZooterGroupTutoring.com (978-337-5132) or Bob Moalli bobmoalli@gmail.com. Upper elementary, middle school and HS athletes inter-ested in helping coach or play as part of the team with the special needs students should also contact Joan Fin-ger or Bob Moalli.

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LIONS CLUB SPONSORS YOUTH SPEECH CON-TEST The Bolton Lions invites high school students in grades 9-12 to participate in the Club's annual Youth Speech Con-test on Wednesday, December 9 at 7:00 pm at the Bol-ton Public Library. Cash prizes are awarded to the win-ner and runner-up, and students have the opportunity to win $1500 in the final competition at the Mass Lions State Convention.

The theme for this year's speech is "In what ways has social media changed society?" Speeches can last from five to eight minutes, and students can read directly from their manuscript. For detailed contest information and rules, visit http://www.lionsyouthspeech.org/. To register for the Club con-test, visit www.boltonlions.org or write us at speechcon-test@boltonlions.org.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Meals on Wheels Program of Minuteman Senior Ser-vices provides a hot lunch to homebound seniors on Tues-days and Thursdays in Stow, 52 weeks a year, excluding holidays. These meals assist the older adult who is not capable of preparing at least one hot nutritious meal a day. In many cases, Meals on Wheels allows them to live in the dignity and comfort of their own homes. We also provide a Congregate Lunch at The First Parish Church in Stow on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We are in need of a Meals on Wheels driver on Thursdays, and also someone to help in the kitchen on Tuesdays. Do you have an hour or so to spare once a month or more? For more infor-mation on volunteering or to apply, call 781-221-7093, email volunteer@minutemansenior.org, or visit our web-site atwww.minutemansenior.org. Thank you!

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE! If you would like to become more actively involved please contact Mark Shaye at NashobaBoosters@nrsd.net or visit www.NashobaBoosters.com. TRIVIA NIGHT. Thank you to everyone who supported the Booster Clubs second annual Trivia Night. It was a huge success with not a seat to spare. We raised $___ to support our student athletes. VINEYARD VINE TIES. Great Opportunity for the Preppy Lover to purchase one or more of these Limited Edition Nashoba Vineyard Vines ties. We have limited quantities of the two classic colors pictured on the attached flyer. Regular Vineyard Vines ties retail for $85 but the custom Nashoba Vineyard Vine ties are available for only $55. See flyer for ordering instructions. APPAREL. The on-line store is always open! Please note we have a new web address -http://shopnhs.itemorder.com. Check it out to see what Chieftain items are offered! Also, the Booster Club will continue to offer select items for purchase (water bottles, head bands, cinch sacks and socks) at games or by contacting Rosanna Chiodo at rhodysam@aol.com. TEAM BONDING CONTEST. The Winter Team Bonding contest has begun. If you became a member this Fall you will automatically be counted for the Winter contest. If you have any questions please contact Catherine Hammill at catherinehammill@gmail.com.

Visit our website www.NashobaBoosters.com.

And follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@NashobaBoosters) and Instagram (NashobaBoosters)

NASHOBA ATHLETICS

BOOSTER CLUB

Executive Board President Mark Shaye Vice President Jen Cunningham Treasurer Gena Trant Secretary Danielle Hill

Committee Chairs Membership Catherine Hammill Concessions OPEN Fundraising Jennifer Cunningham Scholarship Patti Colarossi Publicity Gigi Lengieza and Lynn Burke Apparel Rosanna Chiodo & Michele Basile Volunteer Coord OPEN

BOOSTER NEWSLETTER – DECEMBER 2015

Nashoba Athletics

Booster Club

2015 – 2016 Membership The Nashoba Athletics Booster Club is the official parent volunteer support organization for NRHS Chieftain Athletics! The Booster Club proudly supports all NRHS student athletes. Please join the Booster Club to support our student athletes! Your participation will help us fund the “wish lists” for extra/new equipment, supplies and materials to promote Chieftain spirit, and provide scholarships for senior athletes! Parent(s) Name: _____________________________________________ Street Address, Town & Zip: ___________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________Email: __________________________ Please tell us about the high school athletes you have in your family! Student(s) Grade(s) Sport(s) _________________________ ________________ ____________________ _________________________ ________________ ____________________ _________________________ ________________ ____________________ _________________________ ________________ ____________________ Membership - 2015-2016 (Sept ‘15 – Jun ‘16) Membership at any level is welcome–select the level below. (Members will be recognized for their support on our website). ο Chieftain: $ 25.00 - Members receive a Booster Magnet* ο MVP: $ 50.00 - Members receive a Booster Magnet *plus $10 Concession Voucher ο Champion: $100.00 - Members receive a Booster Magnet*, $20 Concession

Voucher plus a merchandise surprise spirit pack worth up to $25

ο Other: $______ - Members receive items listed above based on the membership level met. (If you do not wish to receive the items please check here ___).

*Booster decals limited to first 100 members Please volunteer! In addition to financial support we also need volunteers. If you can volunteer (even for just a couple of hours) in any of the following areas we can use your help. Please join the fun! Check all areas you are interested in: οConcessions οFundraising οSpirit & Apparel οMembership οVolunteering οPublicity οTeam Representative οScholarship Admin & Awards οExecutive Board Member οOther: ___________________________________

Please make checks payable to: Nashoba Athletics Booster Club (NABC) P. O. Box 621, Bolton, MA 01740 OR Leave in the Booster’s mailbox in the NRHS Main Office

Click the “Follow” button on our website HYPERLINK

"http://www.NashobaBooster.com/"www.NashobaBooster.com to get all current information Thank You for your support!

Nashoba PrideHere’s your chance to tell the NRHS Teachers,

Staff & Administration how much you appreciate them!

Here’s how it works: Minimum donation $15/individual (sky’s the limit)

Please visit: https://sites.google.com/site/nrhsendowment/

Please include: Teacher/Staff Member/Group • Donor Name • Appreciation Message

Suggestion of those deserving appreciation:Teachers • Guidance • Coaches • Recommendation Thank you’s • Office Staff • Administration

Dr. Parry Graham will hand deliver certificatesAll proceeds benefit the NRHS Endowment Fund

Committed to supporting enrichment programs & materials across all academic disciplines501(c)3 Non-Profit

Stow Women’s Club 32nd Annual

Saturday, December 5th, 9-11am

St. Isidore Church (429 Great Rd., Stow)

$3 Per Person / $12 Per Family

Photo With Santa Only $10

Proceeds to Local Charities / Schools

NFAEA Nov  2015

Nashoba  Food  Allergy  Education  and  Awareness  (NFAEA)  is  a  community  organization  in  the  Nashoba  Regional  School  District.    Our  goal  is  to  increase  awareness,  education,  and  provide  support  to  families  with  children  diagnosed  with  life-­‐threatening  allergies  (LTA).    Our  vision  is  to  ensure  a  safe,  inclusive,  and  collaborative  academic  community  that  embraces  the  opportunities  and  challenges  presented  by  LTA.    Nashoba  Regional  School  District  is  implementing  a  new  LTA  Policy  and  Protocols.    NFAEA  aims  to  support  the  faculty,  parents,  and  students  during  this  process  to  provide  the  safest  environment  possible  for  students  with  LTA.    If  interested  in  more  information  about  NFAEA      

Ø Contact  us  by  email  or  phone    

Ø Nashoba  Food  Allergy  Education  &  Awareness    

 Ø Visit  FSS  Fare  site  for  food  allergy  related  educational  

resources  and  other  helpful  links:  http://tiny.cc/NFAEA_FARE        

Nashoba  Food  Allergy  Education  &  Awareness  

Highlights  from  NFAEA:    *Invited  Jan  Hanson,  a  nationally  recognized  food  allergy  educator  to  speak  to  the  FSS  faculty    *Facilitated  FSS  May  2015  Food  Allergy  Awareness  Week    *Hosted  a  screening  of  

 

*Raised  awareness  for  the  Teal  Pumpkin  Project  at  this  year’s  Bolton  Halloween  Parade  

Nashoba  Food  Al lergy  Education  &  Awareness  Bolton,  MA  01740  Phone:    978.558.0026  E-­‐mai l:    nfaeaa@gmail .com  

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