Monday, September 19, begins an E week with Wednesday classes E-G.

 

 

It was good to see so many of you on campus for Parents Night last week. We tried a new format, as you know, and we look forward to your feedback – whether you attended the event or not. Learning why you didn’t attend is also important for us. The survey will take just a few minutes of your time. Click here to get started.

 

 

Parents: please send in a note or call our attendance office (860.425.5788) when requesting early dismissal for your child. It helps expedite the process. Thank you. 

 

 

Parents of 12th-grade students pursuing post-secondary education are invited to join the 12th-grade school counselor team virtually Thursday, September 22, to learn about the application process. The meeting will take place virtually from 6 to 7 pm. You can attend by following this link. 

 

 

 

Auditions for the hilarious fall play "Harvey" will be held Tuesday, September 20, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm in Slater Auditorium. Students may leave immediately after their audition. Students who receive a callback will also attend Wednesday, September 21, from 2:30 to 4:45 in Slater for the entire time. Audition material and full script are available by clicking here. For more information, email Mr. Trostler at trostlerp@nfaschool.org.

 

 

Class of 2023: Legacy Studios has new dates available for your senior portraits, including this week! All photos are taken in the BeechTree Lounge which is located on the first floor of the Latham Science and Information Center. To make an appointment, click here.

 

 

The 2023 yearbook is now on sale for a special ‘back-to-school’ price. Right now, the book is $55. Beginning October 1, the price increases to $75. Go to yearbookforever.com to purchase your book. Questions should be directed to Mrs. Fitzgerald in 7223 or fitzgeraldc@nfaschool.org.

 

 

Any students interested in joining the Anime Club are welcome to a meeting on September 19 from 2:15 to 3 pm in room 6013 (Converse). Any questions should be directed to Mr. Staley at staleyc@nfaschool.org. 

 

 

The Student Advisory Board will meet on September 19 at 2:15 pm in the Ensemble Room. All SAB members should attend. Any and all students are welcome.

 

 

Writer's Ink is NFA's campus creative writing group and we will have our first meeting of the year Tuesday, September 20, after school in room 3030 in Cranston. We welcome students who love to read, write, and discuss stories, poems, essays, etc. See Mrs. Krauss in room 3030 or Ms. Roberts in room 2105 if you have questions. New members are always encouraged!

 

 

The Photography Club will hold its first meeting of the year on September 20 from 2:20 to 3 pm in room 8239. Questions? Contact Mr. Pawluk at pawluki@nfaschool.org. 

 

 

The first meeting of the Yout Prevention Council will be on September 20 from 2:15 to 3 pm in the Project Outreach room in Cranston (3103). All are welcome to attend. 

 

 

The Asian Cultures Club and the National Chinese Honor Society will have its first meeting of the year Thursday, September 22, in room 7231 at 2:15 pm. Members are encouraged to attend, as is anyone interested in joining. 

 

 

The first meeting of the French Club will take place on September 22, at 2:20 pm in room 7237. Topics will include field trips and activities for the year. Hope to see you there! Questions? Email Mr. Williston at willistonm@nfaschool.org. 

 

Law Enforcement Club meets 9/22 

 

Our Law Enforcement Club meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 2:30 to 3:30 pm in room 7125. The first meeting is this Thursday, September 22. The meeting is hosted by Officer Santiago, our school resource officer. Questions? Email her at santiagob@nfaschool.org.

 

 

 

Do you want to see the world? Join a trip to France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, and Czech Republic, departing July 2023. To learn more, attend our virtual Information Meeting Wednesday, September 21, at 7 pm. Please RSVP here to receive the link for the virtual meeting. You may also contact Ms. Serra at serrab@nfaschool.org for more information.

 

 

Do you love to explore new places, meet new people, hear different accents, eat local food, and see new wonders of history, architecture, and nature? If your answer is YES, then come travel with us! We are going to Costa Rica (Summer 2023), Ireland and England (Summer 2024), and Greece (Summer 2025) through Education First (EF) Tours. For more information, please come to the virtual meeting at 7 pm on Wednesday, September 28. Registration / RSVP is mandatory in order to receive an invitation. If you cannot make the meeting, select “send me information.” To RSVP or get info, click here.
 

 

If you are registered for a Dual Enrollment UCONN ECE course, registration is now open. Registration will close Thursday, October 6. Per UCONN, late registrations are not accepted. You will receive detailed information from your classroom teacher regarding the registration process through your Dual Enrollment UCONN/ECE course. Be sure to follow the directions provided by your teacher. 

 

 

Registration Window: September 6 -October 31, 2022

AP teachers have the Join Codes for the AP classes. Please reach out to your student's teacher if they need their Join Code.

 

 

Otis Library and Norwich Youth and Family Services are offering QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Traning for parents and teens in grade 10 or higher. Training is on September 28. More information can be found here.

 

 

Click here for information about two upcoming events, on September 21 and October 19. 
 

 

Visit the Anne Mitchell College and Career Center, Room, 1221

Open hours: 7:15 am – 2:45 pm, Mon.-Thurs.; 7:15 am – 2:00 pm, Fri.

Drop by or make an appointment with the Career Resource Specialist, Mrs. Lauzier, or email lauzierk@nfaschool.org.

 

 

NFA will be hosting colleges for visits this fall both in person and virtually! During these visits, college representatives will meet with interested students in small groups to discuss topics such as the academic programs, campus life, financial aid, and admission procedures of their college. Both in-person and virtual visits will take place in the Anne Macaione Mitchell '44 College and Career Center (Latham 1221).

 

 

Trips are open to seniors and are first-come-first-served. ​See Ms. Lauzier for a permission slip. ECSU: Tuesday, November 1. Open to the first 30 students who return permission slips.​ TRCC: Friday, October 21. ​Open to the first 60 students who return permission slips.​

 

 

Please join us for “Financing a College Education” presented by Frank A. Resnick on Thursday, October 13, from 6 to 7:30 pm in Slater Auditorium. Presentation topics to include:

• Current Issues in Financial Aid
• Purpose of Financial Aid
• Determining the Cost of Higher Education
• Understanding Need Analysis
• How to Apply for Financial Aid 
• Explanation of Financial Aid Programs
• How Financial Aid Award Decisions Are Made
• Completing the Need Analysis Documents:
  • Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
• Alternative Options to Financing a College Education

While the presentation is geared toward 12th-grade families, all families of students in grades 9 - 12 are welcome to attend. The event is free and open to all students. We are asking that students and families interested in attending RSVP to the event. Questions? Mrs. Lauzier in the Anne Macaione Mitchell ‘44 College and Career Center at NFA today!

 

 

Discover how to connect Naviance to the Common Application and request recommendation letters through Naviance. Open to seniors. September 20: B, F, G, and H channels. September 22: A, C, D, and E channels

 

 

Learn how to fill out the Common Application for the 2021-2022 admissions cycle and get questions answered regarding the application and process. Open to seniors. September 27: B, F, G, and H channels. September 29: A, C, D, and E channels

 

 

Mystic Aquarium is again offering its High School Internship program starting on September 27th. In this 8-week program, specifically designed for students in grades 10 to 12, students will work and study alongside the amazing professionals who advance our mission. Please visit High School Internships - Mystic Aquarium for a full program description, cost and to register.

 

 

The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) places high school students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for eight weeks during the summer. SEAP gives academically talented sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in STEM the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers. For more information visit: https://navalsteminterns.us/seap/​ ​

 

 

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) is a comprehensive, no-cost, no-commitment career planning resource designed to help young people align their strengths and interests with a post-secondary plan that works. Open to 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students who plan on enlisting in the military or are interested in identifying their work-related interests are encouraged to participate. The ASVAB will be held in the Ensemble Room: Wed​nesday October 5, from 7:30 - 10:30 am. Students must register in advance to attend. Sign up through your school counselor​ or through​ Mrs. Lauzie​r.

 

 

QVCC is hosting its 7th Annual Manufacture your Future event that will be on Friday, October 28, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. This event is open to 11th-grade students who may be interested in the field of manufacturing. Attendees will participate in hands-on activities that will help raise awareness about all of the amazing opportunities that manufacturing holds. The trip is only open to 10 students - see Mrs. Lauzier in the Anne Macaione Mitchell '44 College and Career Center for a permission slip to attend.

-General Dynamics Electric Boat presents The Boat for Women. Discover what Electric Boat has to offer in this 3-week-long program October 4-20, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-8:30 pm. Explore a different trade each night: pipefitting, electrical, welding, ship fitting, and machining. It's a chance to see if manufacturing is the career for you! See Mrs. Lauzier in the Anne Macaione Mitchell '44 College and Career Center to get more information.

 

 

Wildcats, we are a family, and we are all in this together. If you see something suspicious or hear something suspicious, please reach out to a trusted adult -- a teacher, counselor, coach or member of our campus safety team. We are strong individually, but even stronger together.

 

 

Students, if you haven't done so, please download the STOPit app to your phone. You can find STOPit for both iOS and Android. Once you've downloaded it, installation is easy. Just search for Norwich Free Academy, select your class and you are good to go. There are no codes to enter! STOPit is a fully anonymous app where you can report any type of behavior or actions that warrant attention from an adult.