The Rebel Crier

The first high school musical on the new stage, Matilda, is playing tonight, twice on Saturday, and again on Sunday afternoon! If you saw the opening night performance, you know what an amazing job the Rebel Players have done.

Our student actors, crew and musicians have put together an incredible show to share with you!

Don't miss out on their performances!

Students in Ms. Risch's Chem21 class are involved in a Materials Science unit. Students were tasked with using a waste product, investigating its properties, and repurposing it by using it as an ingredient in a composite. Some of the waste products currently being tested are shredded paper, pencil shavings, and orange peels. Many of the groups are focusing on designing environmentally friendly packaging, while others are focusing on sustainable cosmetics or fertilizer.

Are you ready to embark on a cultural exchange without leaving the comfort of your home? Join us in welcoming students from the Loire Valley of France for a brief stay during the 2024-25 school year. This opportunity is part of a well-established exchange program, which also includes student travel. The French students are eager to immerse themselves in American life, practice their English, and share their culture, providing cross-cultural connections for our students.

Your participation in this survey is invaluable: by filling out the survey to express your interest, you're helping to lay the groundwork for a potential cultural exchange. Host families are not obligated to send their students to France.

https://forms.gle/f46X5kFiCukNPxNZ9

To Class of 2025 Families;

An email was sent to juniors earlier this week regarding their SAT test date, the room number and a Student Guide. Since the SAT is now digital, NFHS will provide students with a Chromebook and scratch paper (just as was the case in the fall for the PSAT).

Students were informed to bring a calculator (although the digital test has one built into the software.) and a writing utensil.

Students will be testing on a particular day (either March 25, 26 or 27). Since the test is digital, we cannot make changes to rosters at this time. Students who miss their test will have an opportunity to make it up on March 28th on the make up day.

Most students will test during the first two blocks of the day (the test will be over by 10:00). After the test, students will go to their REBEL session and continue classes for the rest of the day. If a student has extended time, the test will end at approximately 11:15. Students will go to their classes.

Please understand that students should be staying in school. Rules regarding attending co-curricular events such as sports and the arts are in effect.

If you have any questions, please contact your child's counselor.

While most New Fairfield High School students are not vaping (86%)*, some reported current use of e-cigarettes or vape devices. Of those students who reported vaping in the last 30 days, the substance they vape breaks down as follows*:

• 41.5% tobacco/nicotine
• 63.4% marijuana
• 31.7% flavored liquids without nicotine

Very few e-cigarettes or vapes on the market are simply flavored liquid. It is important to have conversations with youth about the effects of nicotine and cannabis on their brains. Take a look at these fact sheets (linked below)

From the FDA- Understanding Nicotine

From the Talk They Hear You Campaign from SAMHSA- Talking with Your Teen about Marijuana

*2023 Search Institute Attitudes and Behaviors Survey Results

The cut off date to register for Unified Sports is Monday, April 1st. Please reach out to Greg Schwarz to register or for more information.

He can be reached at schwarz.gregory@newfairfieldschools.org

Each year, NFHS offers one application for all students to apply to multiple local scholarships. Students who complete this application will be reviewed by a scholarship committee to be a potential recipient for local scholarships.

All applications must be submitted by the end of the day - April 26, 2024. No late applications will be accepted. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Romanello at romanello.valerie@newfairfieldschools.org

Local Scholarship Form

Additional Information:

Scholarship Resource Presentation

Scholarship List

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!

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

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

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

See more detailed information above.