Nonnewaug High School Parent News

SAT Math Prep will be this fall on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 in B20. The specific dates for fall are October 27.

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• 10/26- Ghosts of the Revolutionary War- 6:30-7:30- Bethlehem

• 10/30- Trick or Treat Street (4:30-6:45)- followed by “Jon Cheung Night” at our football game

• 11/3- No School for Students. Election Day

• 11/10- 9:15-11:00- Veterans Day Ceremony - If you know an alumni or a family member of a student who is a Veteran, please invite them and email lgombos@ctreg14.org if they can attend!

• 11/11- No School Veteran's Day.

• 11/19- 3:00pm Cornbowl (Staff vs Students) football game followed by Powderpuff game at 4

• 11/25- 11:55 Dismissal

• 11/26 and 11/27- No School- Thanksgiving Break

• 1/14 and 3/24- Dates for parent conferences this year (5:30-7:30 Nightly) with curriculum events offered as well.

Please click here for your student’s School Counselor.

**Be sure to follow the CCRC on Instagram @nonnewaug_ccrc

All:

• If your child is enrolled in an AP class this year, please refer to this letter. If you are choosing to pay with MySchoolBucks, it is finally ready for payment! Thank you for your patience with their system!

Senior families:

• Please remember to complete a Transcript Release form if your son or daughter will be applying to college or trade school. This needs to be on record before I can send their transcript. This can be emailed to me kathygreen@ctreg14.org or returned in person.

• The CT State application is now open for Fall 2027.

• New this year! UConn is offering a free application window of time, not just one day. Students can apply for free from 10/15 - 11/2.

• UConn ED (binding) deadline is 11/1.

• CT Fee Free Day: 11/2 - Students can apply to every CT State University System School (SCSU, CCSU, WCSU, & ECSU) as well as UConn for FREE on 11/2!

• UConn’s competitive full-tuition scholarships are posted for the class of 2027. Students can find more information about these in their grade level Google classroom.

• Please encourage your senior to make an appointment with their school counselor to discuss their post-secondary plans. Thanks!

Seniors and Juniors:

• The Center of Excellence on Autism Spectrum Disorders at Southern Connecticut State University is offering a College Success for Neurodivergent Students event on Saturday, November 14th from 9 AM - 12:30 PM at SCSU's campus. This event is for neurodivergent high school students interested in applying to college. The goal of this program is to provide students and their families with a thorough understanding of the college experience and what sets students up for success in higher education. This program will feature information about the differences between high school and college, insights from admissions officers, perspectives from residential life, and an overview of accommodations available for students. These presentations will each be followed by a Q and A opportunity for attendants. There will also be a panel discussion that will feature SCSU students, faculty, and staff. Register here

Parent and student volunteers from all grade levels are needed to make GradNite a success!

Learn about GradNite and see how you can help ensure we can continue to provide a GradNite celebration for the Class of 2027.

Nonnewaug High School GradNite is a safe, alcohol and drug-free celebration for graduating seniors that is organized by parents and celebrated on graduation night.

Upcoming Meetings: 1st Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM in Ag Room 453

Upcoming Fundraisers

• Rada Cutlery Online Fundraiser - The online Rada Cutlery fundraiser link will be open all school year. Please view the online catalog here and place your order to be shipped directly to you.
• LaBonnes Cash for Charities - this is an ongoing fundraiser throughout the year. Save your receipts and turn them into the main office or a meeting so we can earn a percentage back from your purchase.

Please visit our web site www.nhsgradnite.com or contact Nonnewauggradnite@gmail.com for additional information.

• Attention Class of 2030! Please see this letter from the class advisors, Ms. Blanchard and Ms. Sandor.
• We are excited to be partnering with parents across the district to begin a Special Education PTA (SEPTA). If you are interested in being part of this organization, please see the attached flier.
• Attention Bethlehem Residents! If you are a current college student or a recent college graduate (or know someone who is), who majored in a social studies or history (such as civics, political science, government, etc.), the Town of Bethlehem is looking for your to get involved! This is a great way to give back to your community! Please reach out to first selectman Ray Butkus at rbutkus@bethlehemct.org or NHS principal, Mykal Kuslis at mkuslis@ctreg14.org if you are interested or have questions. Thank you!
• Stopfinder Bus App information
• Mental Health Resources for Families

• Parking on Campus- With the return of fall sports and other events at Nonnewaug, the Woodbury Fire Marshall would like to remind parents and spectators to only park in designated parking spaces. We have been informed that deputies of the fire department will be present at Nonnewaug events and will be ticketing individuals who are not in designated parking spots.

• Attendance - Regular attendance at school is required by state law, and is an important component of student success. Please use this link as a general attendance overview. Class time is an invaluable opportunity for students and teachers to interact and exchange ideas. In order to receive maximum opportunities for learning, students need to be present in every class. Attendance is so important that it is one of the criteria for granting course credit. (course credit is granted on the basis of two criteria: passing grade and attendance in that specific class within the requirements of the school policy.) We appreciate your support in ensuring your child is in attendance daily.

• Here's our latest Chief Advocate news digest link: Advocate Link

Cell Phone Policy Changes

1. Each classroom is equipped with phone holders, placed in a secure location.

2. Upon entering the classroom, students are required to place their cell phones in the designated phone holder ONLY, and they should be set to silent. Students will be required to use the holder. The phone is to remain in the holder if the student is leaving the room (i.e. going to the bathroom) and returning. Attendance will be taken for each class by teachers checking phones in the phone holder. If a student does not put their phone in the phone holder, they will be marked absent.

3. In the case of an emergency, students can request permission from the teacher to access their phones discreetly.

4. Special accommodations, as determined through the PPT or 504 process, can be made for students with documented medical or accessibility needs. These cases should be discussed with the school administration.

5. Students are not allowed to use cell phones or any recording devices to take pictures of students and staff members without their knowledge and/or consent. Students are also prohibited from posting pictures or video of students and staff members on the Internet.

6. At the beginning of, and periodically throughout the academic year, the cell phone policy to include phone holder usage will be communicated to all students and parents/guardians.

7. Students are responsible for their own cell phones and should not handle other students’ devices.

8. Nonnewaug High School will take reasonable measures to ensure the security of the phone holders.

9. Any listening device including but not limited to air pods, earbuds, and headphones are a distraction to the educational process as well as a safety concern. These devices should not be used during any academic classroom time. During passing time and other non instructional periods (study hall, lunch), only 1 air pod can be in at a time.

Region 14 students:

• THINK CRITICALLY AND CREATIVELY – They evaluate an issue or problem and develop a solution or opinion using multi-disciplinary thinking, originality and imagination.

• COLLABORATE AND COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY – They find effective ways to work together and express, listen to, and exchange ideas and information in many forms.

• DEMONSTRATE EMPATHY – They understand and respect the ideas, beliefs, and values of others to foster an inclusive environment.

• TAKE INITIATIVE – They take ownership of learning by inquiring, setting goals, taking action, and consistently reflecting.

• PERSEVERE – They persist through challenges to achieve goals and build resilience.

• ADAPT AND ADJUST – They remain flexible and open to new ideas, and they adjust to new situations.

Region 14 Goals:

• Academic Performance - The district will strive to improve academic performance for all students on multiple assessment indicators and the staff will be committed to continuous improvement

• Communication - Region 14 will develop partnerships with all stakeholders in the school community to highlight the exemplary programs the district offers

• Safety - Region 14 will provide safe and secure facilities equipped with technology, enabling a 21st century learning environment that supports the values of the district

• Budget - Region 14 will prepare a budget that meets the needs of every student and communicates the needs and priorities of Region 14 in a clear and concise manner.