The Rebel Crier
January 12, 2024
Mid-Year Assessments Next Week
Measuring Student Performance and Progress at the Mid-Year Point
As we approach the end of semester one on January 19th, students have been made aware by their teachers of the end-of-semester testing schedule. In one-semester courses, there will be final exams or projects. If students have these tests, they will be on the following dates for their classes:
- Tuesday, January 16: Red 1 & Red 3
- Wednesday, January 17:Blue 1 & Blue 3
- Thursday, January 18; Red 2 & Red 4
- Friday, January 19; Blue 2 & Blue 4
If we have a delay or cancellation due to inclement weather on Tuesday, 1/16, Red 1 & Red 3 assessments will take place on Monday, January 22nd.
During this time period, we have also been developing mid-year progress assessments in our full-year courses with the goals of: measuring student progress and learning outcomes, Identifying areas of strength and growth needs, providing students the opportunity to reflect on their learning, and facilitating formative assessment in our classes. Teachers have been working hard to develop assessments that give them and their students important information to guide learning through the end of the year. Teachers will be analyzing and using this data at our next Data Day on January 24th.
Students In Action
A Day At the Opera
41 World language and performing arts students were able to see the Metropolitan Opera House’s production of Madama Butterfly in January 8th.
For many students, this was their first opera and first visit to Lincoln Center.
DECA Helping the Community!
DECA students pictured below during their holiday events: wrapping for the giving tree, hot cocoa for a cause and winter wishes. We were able to help 4 families with gifts and resources for the holidays, all being local to our school community.
Procedure Updates
Student Drop-Off & Pick Up Location
We remind parents and guardians that morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up should happen in the driveway at the MAIN ENTRANCE to the building, not the south, or staff entrance. We do not have staff there to monitor, and students may not enter the building at that location. All students must only use the main entrance to enter the building.
Hockey Helping Connecticut Special Olympics!
Great Hockey for a Great Cause!
A great night is planned on 1/20/2024 for the Newtown/NF against E.O. Smith/Tolland at UConn. So far $11,659 has been raised for Special Olympics CT, making this year the most successful Bender Classic ever. We're well on our way to $20k!
If you cannot attend but wish to make a donation, visit benderclassichockey.com
No donation is too small!
CT Bar Foundation Essay Contest
"Battle of the Bytes: AI vs. Academic Integrity"
Now in its 24th year, the Essay Contest was started by the Foundation’s James W. Cooper Fellows in 2000. The purpose of the essay contest is to get young people in Connecticut thinking about and exploring legal issues relevant to them.
PRIZES
- Winner: $2,000
- (2) Runner-up: $1,000
Click below for full information. Submissions due by February 22, 2024
Reserve a Yearbook!
Club News
DECA Seeking Mr. Rebel Contestants!
"Calling all Rebels - we need contestants!"
As we were told by a past contestant, think beauty pageant without the beauty!! We need 5 students from each grade who will answer some questions, demonstrate a talent, perform a choreographed dance with other contestants and have fun! Students were sent a Google Form in their school email-encourage them to sign up!
Upcoming Events- Save the Dates!
Monday, 1/15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- No School
No school for students or staff.
Friday, 1/19: Last Day of First Semester
Last day of class for all first semester courses, and halfway point of full year courses
Wednesday, 1/24: Early Dismissal
Data Day for staff.
Students dismissed at 10:50am.
Tuesday, 1/30: Transition Night (new date!)
A night to preview what NFHS is all about for our incoming 8th grade students and families. We will also have sessions that current 9th grade students and families may be interested in. More info to come soon!
