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We wanted to congratulate Nipmuc Senior, Daniel Fransen who just recently received notification that he will be moving forward to become a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship award! This is a phenomenal achievement. Of the 1.5 million students who participated in the PSAT, Daniel is now ranked among the top 15,000! The National Merit Scholarship Committee will recognize 7,250 of those students as award winners in the coming months. We wish him well in the last phase of this prestigious recognition process. Daniel will continue his education after Nipmuc at Cornell University.

In addition to sending congratulations to Daniel, we're also sending him the positive thoughts of the entire Nipmuc community. In November, Daniel was unexpectedly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Over the course of the past few months, he has bravely fought through several rounds of chemotherapy. All of Nipmuc - especially the Class of 2023 - is looking forward to welcoming back to Nipmuc this spring in time to celebrate senior activities and graduation.

Show your support for the Class of 2023 and commemorate their time at Nipmuc with a one-of-a-kind yard sign. The Class of 2023 is selling 24.5" x 19" polyethylene yard signs with a stand, each featuring vibrant, full-color printing on both sides.

Not only will you be supporting the seniors in their final endeavors, but you'll also have a unique keepsake to commemorate this special time in their lives. Graduation is a major accomplishment, and what better way to celebrate it than with a yard sign that proudly displays the Class of 2023!

For just $15 each, you can order as many yard signs as you'd like. To place your order, students should bring their money to Mr. Gorman's Room G124 to sign up for a sign. All orders and payments must be submitted by 2 PM on Wednesday, March 1st. Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your pride and support for the Class of 2023! Order your yard signs today.

It is that time of year where college acceptance flags will begin to line the main lobby of Nipmuc. Seniors, please check your email for an important Google form to report your college acceptances. This information will be used to update your individual Naviance accounts and to create college banners for display in the hallway. Please email Mrs. O'Brien at jobrien@mursd.org with any questions.

Each week check out NipmucPrincipals.com for a blog series about Nipmuc's work to bring the Portrait of a Learner to life. Check out this week's post - "Inspired Learning Day: Student Feedback and Reflections" Learn more on the blog or listen here.

Upon return from February break, teachers and students noticed an odd transformation in the halls of Nipmuc. For the following week (Feb 27 - March 3) the Nipmuc Art Club is sponsoring a "WeAk Without Art." This means that all framed artwork in the hallways has been taken down, and all eighty murals have been covered; just for this week.

The club's intent is to show that without the artwork gracing the halls, there is noticeable void, and that it's easy to take things for granted. They hope that it will generate a greater appreciation for the talent represented and a realization, when the art returns on Friday, of how fortunate we are to have so much artwork on display.

Do you know someone with knowledge of French potentially seeking a new opportunity? We are currently hiring for a French teacher and wanted to share the posting in case you know someone that may be interested. You can find the job posting here. Potentially interested but have questions? Please email John Clements and Mary Anne Moran at nipmucprincipals@mursd.org.

There will be a COVID-19 vaccination clinic held for Mendon residents and/or MURSD employees on Saturday, March 4 from 10am – 2pm at Miscoe Hill. Feel free to sign up here to get your 1st, 2nd, or booster shot. Pfizer and Moderna shots will be available.

We wanted to share the process for students to follow for college visits:

1. Three college visitations per year will be allowed for seniors, juniors, and sophomores.

2. The request must be presented to your counselor at least two days prior to the visitation.

3. The visitation request form with parent/guardian, school counselor, and administrator approval must be completed the day prior to the visitation.

4. Verification of your attendance at this appointment must be submitted to the front office the next school day.

You may pick up the college visit form in the school counseling center. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. O'Brien (jobrien@mursd.org) or stop by the school counseling center on the third floor.

The Nipmuc Drama Guild wants to thank all of the parents, cast and crew who helped paint and assemble the sets during the vacation week. Although we missed out on our third day due to weather we accomplished so much in the two days we worked. We are so incredibly grateful for everyone’s hard work and dedication to this show! Don’t forget to get your tickets to Beauty and the Beast March 24th, 25th, and 26th to come and see these fantastic sets!

You are invited to attend free "Parents Learning With Parents" virtual group events. The groups are hosted by a BRYT family engagement specialist via Zoom, and are designed to be a platform for families to support each other. This past week they hosted a series with Lisa Blanchard, Chief Clinical Officer of Spectrum Health Services, titled "Adolescent Substance use - what every parent needs to know about substances, use, and how to support kids". You can find the recording here.

In January, they hosted a series with Dr. Jessica Griffin, PsyD. Executive Director of the UMASS Children Trauma Training Center, titled "Parenting While Grieving. Helping yourself and your child cope with grief and the grieving process" You can find that recording by clicking here.

If you click here, you can find the link that has all the information for the upcoming series. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Dailey at edailey@mursd.org.