The Wolf Weekly

NRHS Principal's Newsletter

Newsletter September 20, 2024

Hello NRHS Community,

I hope this message finds you doing well. I want to echo the Superintendent's message from The Common about fostering civil discourse at NRHS. High School age students are naturally curious and interested in current events and the world around them. In this election season with heightened emotions it is critical for educators and parents/caregivers to model supportive and empathetic civil discourse.

Our charge in public education is to teach civil discourse to our students as the means by which we educate ourselves about the decisions we make at the ballot box. As the November election approaches, we should all prepare for how our young learners process what they see and hear on television and social media, at the dinner table, in social conversations, and at school. At Nashoba, we are committed to fostering a culture of care and concern for our students by promoting age-appropriate civil discourse. We will encourage respectful dialogue and an appreciation for differing opinions, ensuring a supportive environment for each and every student.

Below is a resource from Harvard University's Making Caring Common Project on how adults can support teens in talking about issues that matter.

https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/resources-for-families/fostering-civil-discourse

Reminder that Senior College Planning Night is tomorrow 9/24

Have a great week.

Dr. Kate Boynton

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NRHS Care Closet

Forgot to put deodorant on today? The school dance is coming up and you have nothing to wear? Cleaned out your closet and found that suit you only wore once? We got you!

Come to the library and 'shop’ at the care closet.

Need something? Take it! Have something? Leave it!

The closet has: personal care items, school supplies, clothing, grab and go snacks and more!

We are actively seeking donations.

If you are doing some fall cleaning, please consider donating gently used clothing (dresses, suits, dress shirts, as well as casual school clothing. You know you’ll never wear that DECA outfit again, but someone else will!)

When you go to the dollar store, (or is the $1.25 store?) consider grabbing an extra deodorant, box of pads, shampoo, or shaving cream and razors!

We are asking that ‘previously used' items be clean, and usable. (For example, a notebook that has plenty of life, with just a few pages ripped out.) Personal care items must be new, please.

Items for the closet:

Dress clothing for ‘events’ like a job interview, DECA competition, dance, sports games (athletes that need to dress up for the game).
Casual clothing
Mittens, hats, scarves, socks
Hygiene products: deodorant, period products, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, lip balm.
School supplies: notebooks, pencils, pens, paper, backpacks, book bags
Grab and go type foods: granola bars, cereal bars, individual size pasta meals, bottles of water.

When you use The Closet, you are being environmentally conscious, civic minded and participating in the vintage upcycle movement.

Come by and check it out!

Please see Ms. Landry with any questions!