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Conferences are only a few short weeks away and will be held on Wednesday, November 9 with time slots from 11:45am-2:15pm and Thursday, November 10 with openings from 6pm-8pm. Parents and guardians will have a choice to participate virtually or in-person for conferences. Sign-ups will be shared next Monday (10/24) in the newsletter.

Tomorrow, October 18 from 6pm-7:30pm seniors and their parents are invited to join Beth Feinberg Keenan, MEFA ambassador and former Senior Financial Aid Officer at Northeastern University, for this informative presentation on all things financial aid.

This presentation will provide information and clarity on the college financial aid application process. Parents will learn about financial aid applications and types of financial aid, the factors that determine your aid eligibility, how colleges determine the amount of aid to offer, and the details of financial aid offers.

On Wednesday, October 19th during breaks, students are welcome to meet with a representative from Suffolk University in the Gathering Room. This event is open to all students. For more information, please see Mrs. O'Brien in the School Counseling Center.

The Nipmuc apparel and merchandise store is OPEN!! We have updated the platform to have a 24/7 store that will ship within approximately one week directly to your house. Below are three different stores where you can purchase items.

Nipmuc Spirit Wear Store - This store has general Nipmuc spirit gear.

Nipmuc Customizable Gear - This store has similar gear but also can be customized for the classes (i.e. Class of 2023, 2024, etc.) or for individual teams.

Nipmuc Dig Pink Gear - October is Breast Cancer Awareness month as signified by the pink merchandise. A number of our teams have a "pink game" to help raise awareness. Purchase your gear to support this important cause.

Please be aware that on Tuesday, October 25 at 10:40am, we will be practicing a school safety drill with our students and staff. We are announcing this in advance so that students and families know to expect the drill. The drill will run from 10:40am until approximately 11:00am.

We will practice our lockdown protocols as well as barricading some classrooms to further secure the rooms in the event of an intruder in the building. Our drills will be run with support of Nipmuc School Resource Officer Ciara O'Connor and the Upton Police Department.

We recognize that these drills can bring out many emotions, even in a practice setting. Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can offer any support in preparation for the drill.

Nipmuc Ski Club will take place at Wachusett Mountain for the first 6 Wednesday nights of 2023. Registration for joining the Nipmuc Ski Club this year will run for 3 weeks from October 17th - November 4th, and is first come, first serve. We have 50 available spots on the ski club bus. Once the bus fills, we will start generating a wait list. If we have enough students on the waitlist to run a second bus, we will. Please visit our website to read about the registration process in advance of 10/17 so that you know how to enroll your child.

You can visit www.skiclubnipmuc.weebly.com. You may also email the Nipmuc Ski Club faculty advisor with any questions: Courtney Leja, cleja@mursd.org.

On Tuesday on October 18 we will host our first Lead Learner Workshop kick-off meeting for the 2022-2023 school year. There is still time to sign up - please make sure you sign up for tomorrow's event by 5pm tonight. The first Food for Thought Lunch will follow on October 28.

Lead Learner Workshop - These hour-long workshops are Nipmuc’s most important leadership opportunities in which students and teachers work together to design the future of our school. Help us to build a new vision of success and come to share your ideas, feedback and collaborate with us. These take place in the PDC from 2:10pm-3:10pm and you can find the list of dates on the form below.

Food for Thought Lunches - These student feedback forums provide teachers and administrators with the chance to hear directly from students about what’s working and how we can make the student experience at Nipmuc the best it can be. They usually include 15-18 students, 3 - 4 teachers, and the school principals. In the past years, we’ve been able to meet with hundreds of Nipmuc students in these sessions. These collaborative events take place during lunch block and you can find the list of dates on the form below.

Sign up using THIS FORM for these upcoming opportunities or to take part in Lead Learner Workshops or Food for Thought Lunches in the future! We will look forward to seeing you there.

The Nipmuc Drama Guild is hard at work as they prepare for their fall production of She Kills Monsters that they will perform on Halloween weekend (October 28 @ 7pm and October 29 @ 2:30pm and 7pm).

Starting today drama students will begin to use lighting, sound and costumes as they get closer to the performance. Next week beginning Monday, October 24 is considered full tech week. The drama students will have their wireless microphones live during this time and all of the sets will be finished as they will be in costume with mandatory rehearsals. The drama guild could use as many adult volunteers to help backstage as possible for both of these weeks. Please email Tam Johnson, Director at tjohnson@mursd.org if you would be available to help out.

Families and students can begin purchasing tickets online by clicking here. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. There will also be tickets for sale the same day at the door but seat selection may be limited. Purchase your tickets today!

Halloween became a tradition at Nipmuc over the years. It is a day where students and faculty can showcase their creativity and imagination with their costumes and have some fun dressing up and trick-or-treating. The candy and goodies are ready to go and we look forward to all students joining in on the fun on October 31. This year trick or treating will take place outside (weather permitting) during the scheduled advisory time. Similar to last year, students will visit each department in the courtyard for some candy and fun treats.

On November 2, 2022, the Lions Club of Mendon will be holding the first session of the annual youth speech contest at The Mendon Senior Center located at 62 Providence Street, Mendon. The contest is open for students in grades 9-12 for the Towns of Mendon and Upton. The subject for this year’s contest is “Environmental Crisis: Fact or Fiction.” Details can be found at https://lionsyouthspeech.org/ Any interested students should see Mrs. Kinkela or their English teacher by October 21st.

The Taft Public Library & Nipmuc media center are joining forces again to bring you the Nipmuc Book Club on Tuesday, November 15th at 2:00PM at the Nipmuc media center. We are reading the graphic novel, Pumpkinheads, by Rainbow Rowell. Join us for a fun discussion and light refreshments. Please email Amy Townsley at atownsley@mursd.org to sign up. You can pick up the book in the media center from Ms. Townsley to make sure you read it ahead of time. We can't wait to see you and will let you know our next meeting date shortly!

School pictures and student ID cards have arrived and will be delivered to students during their advisory block this Wednesday, October 19. If your student missed school pictures or they don't like their school picture, our retake date has been booked for November 3. All students should have their photo taken for their school ID even if they aren't purchasing a picture package.

The deadline for AP exam payments is coming up for students who are taking an AP class this year. An email was sent to students in AP classes and their parent/guardian on October 14 with more information. Payment must be submitted by November 4 at the latest in order for us to register students for their exam(s). Please refer to the October 14th email for information on cost and how to pay.

If you have any questions, you can contact our AP Coordinator, Allison Towne (atowne@mursd.org).

Each year, the MURSD School Counseling Staff helps connect MURSD families in need to community resources. St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, MURSD Staff, school groups, and other community programs offer assistance with holiday meals and gifts. If you would like to receive a holiday meal or need help with gifts, please let us know by clicking the link below. Be sure to complete the form by the appropriate deadlines:

Thanksgiving: November 10th

Christmas: November 10th

Easter: March 24th

Please note that any information collected in this form will remain confidential within the school counseling offices. We do not share names or other identifying information with any community resources. Click here to access the form for holiday help.