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The first high school musical on the new stage, Matilda, opens Thursday!

The annual Junior trip to our nation's capital took place this week.

Thank you to Mrs. Gephart and Mr. Garofola for organizing this amazing experience for our students. Special thanks to Mr. Garofola, Mrs. Miley, Mrs. Haddad, Mr. Pierce, Dr. Miller, Mr. Chapleau, Mrs. Planz, and Ms. Pintavalle. These dedicated staff members spent three days with our students, and without trip could not have happened without them!

Brandon Gangi, Kaitlyn Garbowski, Anne Johnston, Hunter Williams represented our school and town in the ceremonial laying of the wreath at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

Class of 2023 members visited the White House and other important places in the capital!

Click below to see all the latest news about fine and performing arts in New Fairfield from the Fine Arts Boosters, including info about Band Jam on March 27th!

Grace Kelly, Sydney Abarientos, and Nicky Eklund were accepted into the Connecticut Music Educators Association Student Composition/Songwriting Gallery at the upcoming In-Service Conference April 4-6, 2024 in Hartford. Applicants were asked to submit an original composition for review. All genres and processes of music making were accepted, including but limited to: classical, pop, electronic, hip hop, Jazz, songwriting, aleatoric music, etc. These students will have the opportunity to work with guest composer Josh A. Idio during the Meet & Greet event as well as have their work on display throughout the entire conference.

On Monday, 3/25 through Wednesday, 3/27, all juniors will sit for the Connecticut School Day SAT. Students will be assigned a specific day and room to take the test. This information will be sent to students next week via their school email.

All students will be provided with a school-issued Chromebook for the test.

Students need to be well-rested and on time on their assigned testing day.

See the links below for a letter from our Math and ELA leaders regarding practice opportunities for your juniors!

NFHS Unified Theater is selling Kindness t-shirts to raise funds for their May 2024 production.

Order yours by clicking here!

Send payment (check made out to NFHS or cash) to Ernest Fabrizio-Garcia at New Fairfield High School.

Email fabriziogarcia.ernes@newfairfieldschools.org with any questions!

What is Unified Theater?

In Unified Theater, young people with and without disabilities, of all backgrounds, come together as equals to put on a production. The production is organized, written, and directed by the students themselves. The concept is simple: empower youth to lead, let creativity rule, and put the spotlight on ability!

Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2024:

The Post Grad Committee is sponsoring several events this year to help celebrate our children.

● Overnight party at Quassy Amusement Park – June 21, 2024 - $125

● Yard signs that can be displayed to celebrate your child - $20

● Surprise a Senior – community members are paired with your child and provide them with a

surprise the week of graduation. No cost to the Seniors.

See the letter attached below for information about the yard signs. Yard signs are a fundraiser for the Post Grad organization and help offset our costs. Each sign is $20 and must be ordered by April 15th.

More communication will come out about signing up for the party and about Surprise a Senior – please check email and facebook for this information.

Any questions, please contact Alison Morus alisonjmorus@gmail.com

Thank you in advance for your support!

Click on the image above for a link to the application website.

Nominations are now being accepted for New Fairfield’s 2024/2025 Teacher of the Year.

NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY MARCH 29.

Please click on the following link to access the Superintendent’s message and nomination form:

Teacher of the Year Nomination Form

The nomination form is also available on the main page of the District website at

www.newfairfieldschools.org.

New Fairfield National Honor Society students are excited to offer their tutoring services to the high school community!

Have your student fill out the form below to request a tutor. NHS students will reach out via email shortly afterwards to coordinate a mutual time and location.

NHS students are also offering tutoring after school on Wednesdays right outside of the Learning Commons from 2-3pm. This is a first come, first serve basis.

PURCHASE YOUR YEARBOOK HERE

Join the NFHS PTO via Zoom on Monday evening at 7pm

https://zoom.us/j/92155834053

🎭 NFHS Players Present Roald Dahl's Matilda: The Musical

Data Day for staff. Students dismissed at 10:50am

Juniors will be assigned a test date next week, which will be emailed to their school account.