Back to school! With winter recess drawing to a close, a reminder that school resumes Thursday, January 2, with a normal schedule. We look forward to seeing you. Until then, enjoy the rest of the break and Happy New Year! The NFA Library will be open during the holiday break: 8 am to 2 pm, Monday, December 30, and 8 am to noon, Tuesday, December 31. NFA is pleased to announce it will once again hold a Saturday Academy Program this year. The program is designed to improve study skills and knowledge in mathematics and English. Participating students have the opportunity to earn one elective credit. In addition, the Saturday Academy will be introducing courses that will assist students in preparing for the world of work after graduation. To earn one credit, students must attend at least nine of the 10 sessions and participate in all required activities. The program runs from January to March, and sessions run from 8 am to noon each Saturday. Bruch is provided for all enrolled students. Transportation provided only for students living in Norwich. Session dates: January 11 and 25, February 1, 8, 22, 29; March 7, 14, 21, 28. If you need additional information, please contact your child’s guidance counselor or Leo Butler, Director of Diversity, at 860-425-5625 or butlerl@nfaschool.org. Attendance Appeals Reminder: Attendance Appeals are due no later than 2:30 pm, Thursday, January 9. Download the Attendance Appeals Application, and find all the information you need under "Student Attendance Appeals" on your MyNFA>Student Portal Dashboard. Questions? Talk to your Attendance Secretary, Building Principal or School Counselor. The College & Career Center has moved! The CCC has a new home in the Land Library (top of the stairs as you enter the library)! We're here to help with college essays and applications, resume writing, working papers, job placement, etc. Open hours: 7:15 am – 2:45 pm, Monday - Thursday.; 7:15 am – 2:15 pm, Friday. Check Daily Notices to learn about college recruiter visits, college application workshops, military recruiters and presentations, scholarship opportunities, and more. Athletics: To view the winter athletics schedule visit nfawildcats.org A Look Ahead: Friday, January 10 - 7 pm, Start of the 21st Century: Dance Showcase Wednesday, January 15 -- Marking Period 2 ends January 16-17, 21-22 Mid-term exams and early dismissals (schedule posted soon!) Monday, January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School - faculty, staff and students Friday, January 24, and Saturday, January 25 - 7 pm - Playshop presents: “All In The Timing” "Please note: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments hereto is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the designated recipients. If the reader/recipient of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this e-mail and all attachments hereto in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail or any of its attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and destroy the original message received. Thank you." |