Nonnewaug High School Parent News
August 26-30, 2024
September 23 to September 27, 2024
Hello Families,
We thank everyone for a great week last week. Together, we raised over $1,200 for the Tommy Fund which helps in the fight against childhood cancer.
We will be completing our fall administration of NWEA next week. Please see the scheduling calendar below for more information. All students in grade 9-12 will take the English and Math NWEA, and all students in grade 9-11 will take the Science NWEA. Thank you for your support of Nonnewaug!
Please see our scheduling calendar so that you can track our weekly bell schedule. Our bell schedules can be found here.
Sincerely,
Mykal Kuslis - Principal
Declan Curtin - Assistant Principal
Andrew Tammero- Dean/Athletic Director
Below you will find key information to ensure a continued positive start.
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Upcoming Events in Our School Community
Monday, September 23rd 7-8 pm- GradNite Meeting: Room 453 (Ag building) Please see the GradNite Flyer for more information.
Tuesday, September 24th- Please be aware that there will be student voter registration in our cafeteria from 10:45-12:45. Please encourage your young adult to register if they are of age.
September 26th at 6:00 pm- Senior College Night- This program is designed to provide senior parents with important information regarding the college admissions process.
Sunday, September 29th- Hazardous Waste Drop-off- 7:30 - 3:00PM. All waste should be dropped off in front of the new horse barn. There will be vendors there to collect that material.
Wednesday, October 2nd- Co-Op Hockey Meeting at Shepaug High School- Cafeteria Room C-18 @ 7:30PM
Sunday October 6- 10am-3pm- The second annual FFA Car show and Cow Chip raffle will be Sunday October 6 from 10-3. Please come support this great event. More information on the car show can be found here. If you would like to purchase a cow chip raffle ticket, please click here.
October 10th at 6:30 pm.- Financial Aid Night (virtual invite will be sent out)- College affordability and the financial aid application will be discussed. All families are welcomed to attend.
Wednesday, October 23rd.- PSAT- All students in grades 9-11 will be taking the PSAT. There is no testing fee. More information to follow.
Saturday, October 26th-Trick or Treat Street- 12-3pm (It will be an indoor event).
Thursday, November 7th- We want to welcome any and all veterans to our Veteran’s Day recognition at Nonnewaug. Festivities will begin at 10:00. Families and friends are welcome.
Saturday, May 24th- Prom 2024- Please mark your calendars for for the Junior/Senior Prom, which will occur on Memorial Day weekend. Please click here for updated prom information.
Important Information:
Dress Code- We would like to thank our students who have complied with our dress code. Please remain vigilant throughout the year.
Suicide Prevention Training Interest Form: Please respond if you are interested.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures - The year is off to a great start. This is a friendly reminder that students have to be in class at 7:25, so please try to drop students off by 7:20 so that they are not in danger of being late. If you miss the drop-off time at the cafeteria drop-off, please drive around to the agriscience entrance. Students should enter through the main entrance after 7:25. If a student is tardy (unexcused), they will receive a lunch detention that same day.
Attendance - Regular attendance at school is required by state law, and is an important component of student success. Please use this link as a general attendance overview. Class time is an invaluable opportunity for students and teachers to interact and exchange ideas. In order to receive maximum opportunities for learning, students need to be present in every class. Attendance is so important that it is one of the criteria for granting course credit. (Course credit is granted on the basis of two criteria: passing grade and attendance in that specific class within the requirements of the school policy.) We appreciate your support in ensuring your child is in attendance daily.
Unsafe Driving- The Town of Woodbury has received calls about fast-moving pick-up trucks with young drivers greatly exceeding the speed limit on Tuttle Road in the afternoon. That road is a popular pass through to Sherman Hill Road/Route 64.We would like to remind NHS students that driving to school is a privilege and not a right, and that Region 14’s expectation is that all Nonnewaug students obey all applicable laws when driving in the Town of Woodbury and beyond. There is still a lot of storm damage cleanup happening on the sides of the roads, so please obey all speed limits and traffic signs when driving.
Parking on Campus- With the return of fall sports and other events at Nonnewaug, the Woodbury Fire Marshall would like to remind parents and spectators to only park in designated parking spaces. We have been informed that deputies of the fire department will be present at Nonnewaug Events and will be ticketing individuals who are not in designated parking spots.
GOFAN- This year, we will be moving to GOFAN as our system of payment for events at NHS. To purchase tickets ahead of time, please use this link .The goal is to have GOFAN fully implemented for the winter season! During the fall season, we will be using GOFAN, or accepting cash for tickets to our football games.
Updated Cell Phone Policy
Cell Phone Policy Changes
Each classroom is equipped with phone holders, placed in a secure location.
Upon entering the classroom, students are required to place their cell phones in the designated phone holder ONLY, and they should be set to silent. Students will be required to use the holder. The phone is to remain in the holder if the student is leaving the room (i.e. going to the bathroom) and returning.
In the case of an emergency, students can request permission from the teacher to access their phones discreetly.
Special accommodations, as determined through the PPT or 504 process, can be made for students with documented medical or accessibility needs. These cases should be discussed with the school administration.
Students are not allowed to use cell phones or any recording devices to take pictures of students and staff members without their knowledge and/or consent. Students are also prohibited from posting pictures or video of students and staff members on the Internet.
At the beginning of, and periodically throughout the academic year, the cell phone policy to include phone holder usage will be communicated to all students and parents/guardians.
Students are responsible for their own cell phones and should not handle other students’ devices.
Nonnewaug High School will take reasonable measures to ensure the security of the phone holders.
Any listening device including but not limited to air pods, earbuds, and headphones are a distraction to the educational process as well as a safety concern. These devices should not be used during any academic classroom time. During passing time and other non instructional periods (study hall, lunch), only 1 air pod can be in at a time.
Athletics/Clubs
Athletic Updates- We would like to thank all our community members who helped make our homecoming week a special event for all our students.
Weekly Home Schedule:
Monday, 9/23 Girls Soccer vs New Milford NHS Turf Field
Wednesday, 9/25 Golf at Crestbrook Park 3:30PM vs Lakeview
Wednesday, 9/25 Boys Soccer vs Woodland 3:45PM NHS Turf Field
Monday, 9/30 Volleyball vs New Milford 6:45PM NHS Gym
Friday, 10/4 Boys and Girls Cross Country Nonnewaug Invitational 3:30PM
Tuesday, 10/8 Field Hockey vs Thomaston 3:45PM NHS Turf Field
Saturday, 10/26 Football vs Vinal Tech 5:00PM NHS Turf Field
Clubs- Each year, Nonnewaug High School offers an array of clubs and activities. We hope to involve as many students as possible in clubs and extracurricular activities, providing them with opportunities to make social connections, broaden their interests, and, in many cases, grow in a leadership capacity. Click here for a list of our club offerings
What's Going on in the Arts?
Welcome from all of us in the Fine Arts Department!
Congratulations to all students who entered their artwork at the Bethlehem Fair. We would like to thank all our contestants, teachers, and volunteers who put the everything together. Here’s a glimpse of our students' talents.
School Counseling/CCRC
College admissions “Repvisits” have begun. The calendar of visits can be found in Naviance (where students go to sign up for a visit), on Instagram, and on the School Counseling/CCRC calendar.
Please see the School Counseling Welcome Back letter for information regarding upcoming events and programs.
The school counselors have begun meeting with seniors to discuss post-secondary planning. We also are checking-in with the freshmen to welcome them to Nonnewaug and to address any concerns with the transition to high school.
Senior Parent College NIght is on September 26th at 6:00 P.M. Financial Aid Night is on October 10th at 6:30 P.M. Please book your calendars and look for upcoming invitations. Any senior parent who is interested in a meeting with Mrs. Green or a school counselor to discuss college planning please contact kathygreen@ctreg14.org. We will be offering early morning and afternoon/evening appointments (virtual or in person).
UConn/ECE registration is now open. This dual enrollment option is an excellent opportunity for students to experience college level courses while earning UConn credit. Parents will have to provide consent for this course through the UConn portal. Please look for an email from school counseling with instructions.
Start Spreading the News- We are extremely proud of our faculty and students. Nonnewaug has added a tremendous number of ECE and AP courses over the past few years. The Class of 2024 completed 688 ECE credits that had a college savings value of $473,612. Furthermore, we had the best results that we have had in the past 5 years. The percentage of students with a 3 or higher on their AP exams was higher than it’s been in the past 5 years. This equated to 279 college credits with a savings value of $197,811. This is awesome for our school community. Please encourage your students to prepare for these rigorous courses because the data shows that the effort literally pays off.
Region 14 Vision of a Learner/Region 14 Goals
Region 14 students:
THINK CRITICALLY AND CREATIVELY – They evaluate an issue or problem and develop a solution or opinion using multi-disciplinary thinking, originality and imagination.
COLLABORATE AND COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY – They find effective ways to work together and express, listen to, and exchange ideas and information in many forms.
DEMONSTRATE EMPATHY – They understand and respect the ideas, beliefs, and values of others to foster an inclusive environment.
TAKE INITIATIVE – They take ownership of learning by inquiring, setting goals, taking action, and consistently reflecting.
PERSEVERE – They persist through challenges to achieve goals and build resilience.
ADAPT AND ADJUST – They remain flexible and open to new ideas, and they adjust to new situations.
Region 14 Goals:
Academic Performance - The district will strive to improve academic performance for all students on multiple assessment indicators and the staff will be committed to continuous improvement
Communication - Region 14 will develop partnerships with all stakeholders in the school community to highlight the exemplary programs the district offers
Safety - Region 14 will provide safe and secure facilities equipped with technology, enabling a 21st century learning environment that supports the values of the district
Budget - Region 14 will prepare a budget that meets the needs of every student and communicates the needs and priorities of Region 14 in a clear and concise manner.