We have hit the ground running and we are in full stride into our school year! I have had the pleasure of reconnecting with some familiar faces, and meeting new members of the school. This past week, we held our class meetings to discuss rules and expectations for the year, and the first PTA meeting of the year was on Tuesday, where I introduced the new staff members of the Norwood High team.
I aim to send out semi-monthly emails with information and updates about what is going on at the school, especially with dates and events your students may not tell you about. Here are some of the highlights;
Cinderella – Thursday September 15th through Sunday September 18th – We were excited to host our first presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ on Thursday evening, and will hold two more evening shows on Friday and Saturday at 7pm. There will also be a matinee on Sunday at 2pm. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults.
Professional half day for staff - Tuesday, September 20th –- Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am, and lunch will not be served.
Meet the teachers Night - Thursday, September 22nd Come in to NHS to ‘walk’ your students schedules and meet their teachers. Each class will meet for a shortened period, with additional information including the PTA sign ups in the lobby.
Underclass Pictures -Monday September 26th and Tuesday September 27th– Students will be brought down during their English classes for pictures on Tuesday or Wednesday for underclass pictures. Ordering information and photo packets will be distributed to students in homeroom on September 21st.
Guidance Department Update
Senior College Planning Night – Tuesday, September 27 @ 6:30pm in the NHS Auditorium
Guidance counselors will provide an overview of the college planning process. All seniors and their parents/guardians are invited to attend.
MEFA College Financing Night – Tuesday, October 4 @ 6:30pm in the NHS Auditorium
A representative from MA Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) will be presenting on the college financial aid process.
TEC College Fair – Wednesday, October 5th from 6:30-8:30pm at Waltham High School
Over 100 colleges/universities will be on hand to meet with students and parents.
SAT Registration Deadline – Friday, October 7th
This is the registration deadline for the November 5th SAT (NHS is a test site).
From the Wellness Department
Guest Speaker: Cory Palazzi Recovering Heroin Addict - October 19th from 9-10:30 am in the NHS auditorium. Grades 9 and 12 will be sharing in a moving story about prescription drug addiction that leads to heroin addiction and the road to recovery.
The Norwood Parents Music Association is excited to announce three upcoming events!
On Friday September 23rd the PMA is sponsoring a concert in the NHS Performing Arts Center featuring local singer Mary McEvoy performing her recent Wanderlust Album. Doors Open at 6:30 and tickets are $10.
September 24th brings The Mattress Sale back to the Norwood High School Gymnasium for the 4th year. This important fundraising event has returned over $15,000 to the Music Programs in Norwood! Savings of 30-50% of box store prices!! Come and check out the savings! http://zingem.cloudapp.net/Vie
October 16th is the Norwood Mustang Marching Band MICCA home show held at NHS 12:00-5:00. Come see 6-10 local area high school marching bands!
See www.norwoodpma.org for more information.