The Rebel Crier

On Monday, changes to the personal device policy will take effect.

This past Wednesday, the changes were described to students in a video message, and many students participated in Q&A sessions offered during lunch.

It is important to note that the goal of our policy has not changed: to have classrooms free of distractions for students and their classmates, and allows our teachers to deliver their instruction in the best environment possible. Most of the changes regard how the policy is enforced, but as we told students on Wednesday, it's really simple: If there are no phones used during class time, no one will have any problems!

See the presentation below, which outlines the changes, and has answers to questions that our students asked this week.

All students enrolled in an AP course are required to have their Parent/Guardian sign and return the AP Contract to Mr. Blecharczyk or the School Counseling Office no later than November 1st. The contract must indicate whether the student plans to take the AP Exam. This step is essential in the registration process. The contract is linked below.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s AP Classroom Teacher or Mr. Blecharczyk, the AP Coordinator.

On November 1st, NFHS will hold a mock election! Even though most of our students are not of voting age, it is important that they experience this aspect of civic responsibility! Students will cast their vote for the full slate of offices on the Connecticut ballot this year.

Similar to registered Connecticut voters, students will need their school photo ID to participate. If a student does not have their ID, they should see Ms. Nuremberg in the main office before the mock election.

We know that our students will live up to our school values, and interact with each other respectfully when they are talking about the election. It is important that we all respect each other, even if we do not agree on issues or candidates. We are looking forward to seeing the results and announcing how NFHS voted for all of the offices on the ballot on Monday, November 4th.

The 2025 Junior Class Trip to Washington, D.C., will occur from Wednesday, March 12th through Friday, March 14th. Throughout these three days the junior class will have an opportunity to have a guided tour of Washington DC. We will explore the monuments throughout the city, lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery, visit the U.S. Capitol Building, take a picture in front of the White House, enjoy a show at the Kennedy Center and tour the Smithsonian and Holocaust Museums. The cost of the trip will be $485. This price includes transportation by Coach Bus, lodging at a hotel in Virginia, hot breakfast, dinner (2 nights), venue admission and security guards on duty at the hotel throughout the night. An $85 deposit (checks written out to New Fairfield High School) and the Student Contract are due by October 31st. For any questions, including financial assistance, credit card payment information, and trip insurance, please contact Rich Garofola (garofola.richard@newfairfieldschools.org) or Kate Planz (planz.kathryn@newfairfieldschools.org).

New Fairfield High School World Language students attend the Metropolitan Opera's production of Il Trovatore at Lincoln Center. Il trovatore is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto largely written by Salvadore Cammarano, based on the Spanish play El trovador by Antonio García Gutiérrez.

Diplomas for your graduate will appear as First, Middle, Last Name as it appears in PowerSchool.

If you would like to request a change, please contact our Registrar, Mrs. Montalvo via email only no later than November 1, 2024.

Homecoming is just around the corner!

Guest forms for out of school guests will be available for pick up in the main office starting Tues. Oct. 8. See Mrs. McDermott with any questions.

Ticket sales start 10/15 and can be purchased in the school store (cash or check only)

Contact: Jennifer Giddings, Yearbook Advisor

giddings.jennifer@newfairfieldschools.org

Yearbook Purchase Link: https://yearbookforever.com

Cost: $100.00

Delivery Date: June 2025

Family Ad Link (Due between today and 1/28/25) FAMILY AD LINK

Family Ads: $300.00/ Full Page. Photo limit is 12

$150.00 1/2 page. Photo limit is 6

$75.00 1/4 page. Photo limit is 3

$37.50 1/8 page. Photo limit is 1

Business Ad Link (Due between today and 1/28/25) BUSINESS AD LINK

Business Ads: $75.00 Photo limit is 2

Business Ads: $50.00. Photo limit is 1 (a business card)

BIO SUBMISSION, BABY PICTURE, & PET PICTURE links are only in the

CLASS of ‘25 GOOGLE CLASSROOM PAGE.

Please turn these in NOW if you have not already done so!

1. Senior Bio ( Due: NOW)

2. Baby Picture (Due: NOW)

3. Rebel Pets (Due: NOW)

Senior Portrait Scheduler Link:

Please schedule NOW if you have not had your picture taken!

https://seniors.legacystudios.com/new-fairfield-hs-ct/

November 7 & 8 from 2-8pm

New Fairfield High School expects all spectators to maintain dignity and stay composed
throughout the duration of all athletic contests.

Competition is meant for the enjoyment of coaches, officials, spectators, and student-athletes.

We encourage you to positively support your team to create an inclusive atmosphere for all!

The student-athletes of the 2024-2025 Class Act Council created the statement below, which will be displayed at NFHS's home venues. Our students recognize that positive fan support is important to their success, and want to be sure that our spectators represent our school as well as they do. As we have exciting late-season contests and playoffs coming for several of our teams, please read and understand the statement our students need us all to adhere to!

Students are invited to get moving in the Wellness Center after school!

Join Mrs. Scappaticci in the Wellness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:15-3:45. This is a great way to stay active and get into or stay in shape.

See information above

Last day of the first marking period

Come see the Rebel Players' latest production in the NFHS Theater!

Professional Learning Day- No school for students.

Sponsored by NFHS Beta Club in the Dining Commons, 10:00am-2:00pm