School BBQ THIS Friday! Our rescheduled BBQ will be THIS Friday, May 30 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at the upper campus…rain or shine! If you had not rsvp’ed to the original BBQ date but find yourself able to attend this Friday, please feel free to come on by! We’ll have plenty of food and fun for everyone!
A few important BBQ notes:
After Care - There WILL be After Care THIS Friday, May 30. Parents are encouraged to pick up their child from After Care as early as possible so our staff can enjoy the BBQ!\
Parking - Please remember to observe all parking rules in the neighborhood!
Chairs and Blankets - Don’t forget that the BBQ is BYOC/B…Bring Your Own Chair/Blanket! We’ll be spread out on the lawn behind the upper campus building or inside the gym if it’s raining!
Dessert Table Donations - While the school provides hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, watermelon, drinks, and more, we are looking for contributions to our famous dessert table! Please see the SignUp Genius HERE! (Note: You can drop your dessert off at either campus during the school day or simply bring it with you to the BBQ! Please, no nuts in any dessert!)
Volunteers - We are looking for a few volunteers to help with set up and/or clean up! Both will be quick and easy! Please see the SignUp Genius HERE to help out! Thank you!
School Vacations/Holidays for 2025-2026 - For planning purposes, we are happy to share the major vacations and holidays for the next school year. Please note that this list does NOT include any Early Release days as that schedule has not been finalized. We will release those dates as soon as possible!
- Labor Day Weekend - No School - August 29 and September 1
- Columbus Day - No School - October 13
- Diocesan Teachers Workshop - No School - October 20
- Veterans Day - No School - November 11
- Thanksgiving - No School - November 26-28
- Christmas - No School - December 22 - January 2
- MLK Day - No School - January 19
- Teacher Workshop - No School - February 4 (Note: Grade 5 will have Step-up Day in the morning)
- February Vacation - No School - February 23-27
- Easter - No School - April 3 & 6
- April Vacation - No School - April 27 - May 1
- Memorial Day - No School - May 25
Nashua Bus Transportation Survey - To be eligible for bus transportation, students must live in the City of Nashua and must be in grades kindergarten thru 8. Students at the lower campus must live at least a mile or more from the school. Upper campus students must live at least two miles or more from the school. If you anticipate that your child will be needing bus transportation in Nashua at any time in the next year, please complete the confirmation form HERE by Friday, June 6.
No After Care Reminders- There will be NO After Care on either campus on the following days through the end of the school year:
- Wednesday, June 4 - Baccalaureate
- Monday, June 9 - Convocation
- Wednesday, June 11 - Early Release….last day of school for grades Prek to 4 and 6-7!
Summerbook Workbooks – Worried about the student “summer slide”? Help your student keep his or her school skills sharp with a Summerbook Company 10-week summer review workbook for students entering Kindergarten and up! Books may be ordered individually online HERE. Saint Chris strongly recommends that students complete summer work in addition to summer reading assignments!
NEW! Summer Reading and Work - Parents will receive an email on Monday, June 2nd with links to the reading and other work that is to be completed by students over the summer. Please review all assignments with your child and be sure that all work is completed before the first day of school! For your convenience, the links will also be available in an article highlighted in the “News and Notes” section of the school website HERE from June 2nd throughout the summer months.
Lower Campus - The June 2nd email will include the school supply list for the lower campus. Please note that the summer assignments for the lower campus are found at the end of each grade’s supply list.
Upper Campus - The June 2nd email will contain links to required reading/work based on the grade and level of the student. Because each student’s schedule is unique, there is NO supply list for the upper campus. Students will receive a list from each teacher on the first day of school.
Upper Campus Math Summer Solutions Book - All upper campus students (rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade) will receive a Summer Solutions math workbook before they leave for the summer, along with instructions for completing required summer math work. Each student’s workbook will be matched to his or her anticipated math class for the fall. The $20 cost of the book will be billed through FACTS Incidental Billing.
THIS WEEK! Hot Lunch Ends - Don’t forget….Hot Lunch service ends THIS Thursday, May 29 on the lower campus and THIS Friday, May 30th on the upper campus! All students must bring a lunch from home through the end of school. There will be no “Forgotten Lunches” available at the lower campus. If a student does not bring a lunch, a parent will be called.
THIS WEEK! Last Day for Milk - The last day for milk will be May 30th!
Employment Opportunities - We are currently interviewing for new faculty members to fill open positions for the 2025-2026 school year! Please spread the word! Preferred applicants should be practicing Catholics, hold an appropriate New Hampshire teaching certification (or be eligible for certification), and be ready to embrace our school mission of developing students who lead by example and live their lives with integrity and in service to God and others. Candidates may read more by clicking HERE!. Please pass this on!
End of the Year Dates - The end of the school year is almost here! We have scheduled the following important dates and events:
THIS WEEK! Friday, May 30
- Family BBQ at the upper campus (all current families and incoming 2025-2026 new families invited!)
Wednesday, June 4
- 8th Grade last day of school - 8th grade released at 11:30 AM (no bus for early release students)
- NO After Care
- 5:00 PM – 8th grade Baccalaureate Mass at St. Christopher Parish (graduate and two parents only)
- 6:30 PM - 8th grade Baccalaureate Dinner at the upper campus (graduate and two parents only)
Friday, June 6
- 7:00 PM - 8th grade Graduation at the upper campus
Monday, June 9
- Grade 5 last day of school - 5th grade released at noon (no bus service for Early Release students)
- NO After Care
- 5:30 PM - 5th grade Convocation at upper campus (students gather at lower campus at 4:40 PM)
Wednesday, June 11
- Early Release and final day of school for grades PreK to 4, 6 & 7
Back to School 2025 Dates - Speaking of important dates, we have some important notes about back-to-school for Fall 2025! If you are booking summer vacations or other plans, please keep these important dates in mind:
- PreK, Kindergarten and 1st grade Playground Days - Who wants to play? We will hold special Playground Days for PreK, Kdg, and 1st grade students in August to help students and parents get to know each other before the start of school! PreK students are invited to the playground on Monday, August 4 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM. Kindergarten students are invited to play on Monday, August 11 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM. And 1st grade students will enjoy the playground on Monday, August 18 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. If we need to cancel for rain, we will reschedule later in the same week. Come on down! This is a great time for the kids...and parents....to make important connections with friends before the school year begins!
Monday, August 25–
- First day of school for 6th grade students ONLY. This will be a half day for 6th grade students. More details will be sent to 6th grade parents later in the summer.
- Lower campus Meet the Teacher from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Class lists will be posted in the school lobby that day.
Tuesday, August 26 - First day of school for ALL students on both campuses. (2nd day of school for grade 6.) Students should be in full school uniform.
Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1 - No School…Labor Day Weekend
UPCOMING ACADEMY EVENTS
TOMORROW! UPDATED! Jubilee 2025 New Hampshire Eucharistic Pilgrimage - THIS Thursday, May 29, all lower campus students will walk over to the upper campus for a very special all-school Ascension Thursday Mass. Perpetual pilgrims (those stewarding the Blessed Sacrament across NH) will meet us there and join us for Mass. Following Mass, we will process with the Blessed Sacrament around the upper campus and back to St. Christopher Church where the parish will hold a Holy Hour with the exposed sacrament for parishioners. (Note: upper campus students will only process to the rear of the upper campus building, then return to their classes.) We are thrilled to be taking part in this unique spiritual event, a first for the Diocese of Manchester! NOTE: While the weather is looking a bit uncertain for tomorrow morning, at this time we are still planning for the lower campus to walk to the upper campus. Lower campus students should wear a raincoat with a hood (with their name inside!), in case it starts sprinkling to or from the upper campus. If the weather takes a turn for the worse, we will remain at the lower campus and have Mass in the church at 9:45 am. We will notify lower campus parents via text message in the morning IF we need to remain at the lower campus.
2025-2026 Grandparents Day
DATE CHANGE!! Gym Tarp Help on Friday - To protect the gym floor during our busy last two weeks of school, we are in need of a minimum of 8 volunteers to help Mr. Farris cover the gym floor with a tarp. We have decided to move the tarping up to THIS Friday morning at 9:00 in anticipation of the possibility of needing the gym for the BBQ on Friday night. Volunteers can be from either campus! If you can help from approximately 9:00-10:00 AM, please email Marta at [email protected]. Many hands make light work! Thanks!
TONIGHT! Fine Arts Festival - Please join our music groups for the Spring Fine Arts Festival concert TONIGHT, Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30 PM in the gym at the upper campus.
Upcoming School Masses - All parents are invited to attend our school masses! Parents must enter through the front door of each campus facility, sign in, and receive a nametag to attend. All upper campus masses are at 9:45 AM and lower campus masses will be at 1:45 PM unless otherwise noted. The schedule for the rest of the year is:
- TOMORROW! May 29 - Ascension Thursday Mass @ 9:45 AM for all students. See information on Eucharistic Pilgrimage above.
- June 3 - Lower campus @ 1:45 PM
- June 10 - Upper campus @ 9:45 AM
Student Programs and Activities
THIS WEEK! Lower Campus Field Day - Field Day is on Friday May 30 for our lower campus students. There are volunteer opportunities in the morning for Pre-K and K parents and afternoon for 1st through 5th grade parents. We are in need of a couple of pop up tents to borrow and clean up helpers for 1st - 5th graders among other things. Click HERE to sign up.
Student Class Colors - Each grade is assigned a color for Field Day. Students should wear a shirt of that color with school appropriate bottoms and sneakers.
- PreK - Yellow
- K - Purple
- Grade 1 - Green
- Grade 2 - White
- Grade 3 - Orange
- Grade 4 - Blue
- Grade 5 - Red
Epic Pass/Ski Club 2025/2026 - While snow may not be on your mind right now, getting a good deal probably is. Click HERE to purchase a Northeast Epic Pass by May 26th to get the lowest price of the year. The pass can be purchased for the 6 days that we visit Crotched Mountain for ski club. There is also a season pass option if you plan to visit more mountains and more often. Epic Passes are best for those who own their own equipment and/or do not need lessons. Package deals will still be available through Crotched if your child will need lift tickets, lessons and to rent equipment each week. Contact Mrs. Beauregard if you have any questions ([email protected]).
Lower Campus Cross Country - Lower Campus Cross Country Registration for fall 2025 is now open! Cross country is open to all students entering 2nd through 5th grade next school year. Click HERE to register. There is a full season schedule as well as an invite to the BAND page at the top of the registration form.
School Store - Due to volunteer schedule conflicts, our lower campus School Store will now be open on Mondays and Thursdays, rather than Tuesdays and Thursdays. The last day the store will be open is Thursday, June 5th!
Summer Drama Camp – Come perform greatest hits from past plays in a casual environment that will give everyone a chance to take the lead! Information about registration has been sent…look for an email from Mr. Quigley!
Two Sessions: July 7- 18 and July 21 - Aug 1
9am-12pm in the Upper Campus Gym
Open to INCOMING grades 3-8
Cost: $250 per session per student
Max 15 students per session
LOWER CAMPUS LIBRARY NEWS
Birthday Books - Thank you who participated in the Birthday Book Program this year. It is always a joy helping students choose the perfect book that matches their interests that they want to share with others. What a great way to help our library grow!
Missing Books:
- THIS WEEK - Email notices are being sent home regarding books that have not been returned.
Grades 2-5: Feel free to check your student's library account. Click on "Login" and then go to "My Stuff" to see books that are currently checked out. To access the Destiny Online Catalog, your student's username and password are located on a label inside their agenda. If you need that information, please email me at [email protected]. Please have your student check both new and old backpacks, cars, home bookshelves, desks, cubbies, lockers, etc. Books have a way of hiding in plain sight!
Happy Reading!
Parent Volunteers
FINAL Hot Lunch Volunteer Schedule - Thank you to our fabulous Hot Lunch volunteers! The schedule for the last two days of Hot Lunch the school year (!!!) are:
Thursday, May 29
LC: Christin Morrison, Amanda Vargas
UC: Nadra Bell
Friday, May 30
LC: No Hot Lunch - Field Day
UC: Sarah Neary, Heather Bowen
NEW! FINAL Popcorn Poppers - This is the last week for popcorn! Thank you to this week’s popcorn poppers:
Lower Campus:Andrea Rugg, Andrea Hechavarria, Chris Toomey
Upper Campus: Darcie Guarino, Louis Cardinale
ST. CHRISTOPHER PARISH NEWS
THIS WEEK! May Movie Night for Middle and High School Students!
St. Christopher’s Moms & Minis – Meet with other moms for hot coffee, light treats and conversation in the church hall. Our minis get to play while we chat and grow in faith and fellowship! We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 9 - 10:30 AM during the school year, with play dates throughout the summer. For additional information call or text Alex Sullivan at 603-479-4554.
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY NEWS
St. Christopher Parish Vacation Bible School! - Students entering grades kindergarten, through 5 are invited to attend St. Christopher Parish’s Vacation Bible School on July 7-11!
COMMUNITY NEWS
NEW! Family Day in the Park
NEW! Nashua High School Hockey - The Nashua High School Hockey program will be holding an informational meeting for incoming high school players and their families on Monday, June 9 at 6:00 PM at Conway Arena. The meeting will cover important details about the newly approved Nashua High School Hockey Co-op program, including summer plans, coaching staff announcements, team development, and more. Current 8th grade students and their parents are welcome to attend.
THIS WEEK! Upcoming Scouting America Event for Grade PreK to 1st -
Fitness University - Fitness University is a free running fitness program for children ages 3 to 14 in the greater Nashua area. Fitness University is dedicated to promoting the importance of fitness, fun and good health. Children of all abilities are encouraged to participate. Fitness University will start on Tuesday, June 24, and will happen every Tuesday from 6:00 pm-7:15 pm until August 5, 2025 (skipping the week of July 29th due to scheduling issues). Catch us at the Nashua South High School track each week for some serious fitness fun! Click HERE to sign your child up.
Carbon Monoxide Reminder - The NH State Fire Marshal’s Office recently completed a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm installation in the school to provide protection for students and staff. The Fire Marshall’s Office would like to remind parents of the importance of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the home as well. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, poisonous gas. Please click HERE for more information about the risks of carbon monoxide in the home.
Nashua Community College Summer Courses for grades 6 and up - Nashua Community College will be offering several summer courses for students who will be in grades 6 and up this coming fall, including courses on tabletop role-playing games, aviation careers, introduction to digital electronics, and Adruino programming among other topics. Please see the NCC website HERE for more information!