THIS WEEK! End of 2nd Quarter - Grades will close for the 2nd quarter on both campuses on Friday, January 16. Report cards will be issued on Friday, January 23.
NEXT WEEK! MLK Day No School - We will have NO school next Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
TOMORROW! Hot Lunch Ordering for February - Hot Lunch ordering for the month of February will close TOMORROW, Thursday, January 15 at midnight. Please order as soon as possible to avoid technical challenges. Your order is not complete unless you receive an email from Boonli.com.
Mark Your Calendar - Teacher Endowment Fund Reception - On Tuesday evening, January 27, The Saint Christopher Academy School Board invites all Academy parents to join them in support of our amazing teachers at the inaugural Teacher Endowment Fund Reception at the lower campus. Attendees may RSVP using the Google Form HERE. This lovely evening will include refreshments and presentations from faculty and School Board members in support of the development of the Saint Christopher Fund for Teachers. This endowment fund is dedicated to providing long-term, equitable compensation for our teachers. More information about the fund can be found on the school website HERE.
NEW! NO SCHOOL Day - Wednesday, February 4th, will be our next no school day following Martin Luther King Jr Day. Teachers will be participating in professional development. Note: Our 5th grade students will be participating in our annual Step-Up Day at the upper campus from 9:00 to 11:30 AM. Parents of 5th grade students will receive more information about Step-Up Day this week.
NEW! FEBRUARY VACATION - Our February vacation will run from Saturday, February 21st through Sunday, March 1.
NEW! Yearbook Ordering – Ordering for the 2025-26 Saint Christopher Academy yearbook is now open! See the yearbook ordering email HERE, which was sent to parents this morning. Please take the time to open the email, read the instructions, and place your order before the ordering window closes at midnight on February 20th! In addition to the yearbook itself, families of students in all grades may purchase Personal Messages and/or a Family Sponsorships. 8th grade families only may also purchase a 1/4 page graduate ad.
*8th grade families, please note: The cost of the yearbook is already included in the graduation fee. All 8th grade students automatically receive a yearbook and do not need to purchase one. However, you may want to order the additional items listed above!
NEW! Upper Campus Car Riders - As a reminder….at the end of the day, NO students who are car riders should be going out with walkers to be picked up on Columbia Ave. Car riders should be picked up on Bartlett Avenue, in front of the school, only. Columbia Ave. is reserved for bus student pickup ONLY. We appreciate your cooperation with this as we work to keep our students safe at all times.
iReady Testing - Winter iReady testing is taking place on both campuses through Friday, February 13. Testing will take place in homerooms at the lower campus and during computer class at the upper campus. iReady testing allows us to track student progress over time and plan appropriate academic strategies for individual children and by class and grade level. Please remind your child of the importance of doing his or her very best!
Nurse Request for Parents and Staff - Please remember to inform our school nurses about all student and staff illness, particularly the flu, strep throat, or COVID. It is important for the nurses to have this knowledge so that they may track illness rates in the school and take necessary precautions to keep our student and staff population healthy. Mrs. Sheehan at the lower campus can be reached at [email protected] or ext. 509 and Mrs. Danielson can be reached at [email protected] or ext. 307.
NEW! Upper Campus Lost and Found - Our upper campus Lost and Found is overflowing, particularly with ¼ zip tops, boys pants, and oxfords! Please encourage your student to take a look at the Lost and Found (located in the cafeteria) this week. Uniform pieces left at the end of the day on Friday will be added to our used uniform closet and all other excess clothing will be donated. Thank you!
NEW! Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Final Home Games - Goooooo Wildcats! Our boys and girls varsity basketball teams will be playing their final home games for the regular season on Thursday, January 22. The boys team is fighting for the top spot in the league against St. Joes Manchester, while the girls are looking to maintain their divisional placement heading into the playoffs. Let’s pack the house in support of our teams, especially our 8th grade students! Free dress passes for ALL students in attendance! The boys tip off at 3:30 PM with the girls hitting the court at about 4:45 PM. We’ll see you there!
NEW! Spring Coaches Needed - Our spring sports at the upper campus will begin Monday March 30th and we are in need of two coaches...girls softball and coed golf. For more information about the commitment of these paid coaching positions, contact Mrs. Beauregard ([email protected]).
THIS WEEK! Lower Campus Rosary Club - Due to the conflict with Ski Club, the lower campus Rosary Club will be meeting on Thursdays after school rather than Friday starting THIS Thursday, January 15. This schedule will continue until after Ski Club ends on February 13.
Chess, Checkers & Cribbage Club! Please click HERE for the meeting schedule. All are welcome!
2026 Auction! Meet us in Miami on April 11 for Miami Vibes: the 22nd Annual Saint Christopher Auction…no passport required! Bursting with bold color, tropical flair, and upbeat energy, this one-night getaway will bring parents, alumni, and friends together for an evening that feels a world away. Enjoy silent and live auctions, a festive sit-down dinner, games, raffles, and more, all set against a backdrop inspired by sunshine, rhythm, and celebration. It’s one of Saint Chris’s most anticipated social events of the year, where great company, great fun, and a great cause come together! More details on plans for the evening and how to get involved will be coming SOON! In the meantime, the Auction website is open and ready for ticket purchases and donations….check it out HERE!
NEW! First Auction Sponsor - We have our first Auction sponsor! Thank you to Stanchion Wealth through parent Ryan Callahan for the Bronze sponsorship!
NEW! Auction Sponsorships - Would you, your family or business like to be an Auction sponsor, too?! We have many levels of sponsorships available, from $250 to $10,000! We also have a great variety of “custom” sponsorships including support of many important parts of the Auction like the Wine Pull, desserts, centerpieces, candy table, and more! All sponsorships provide donors opportunities to reach hundreds of parents, alumni, and friends of Saint Chris through pre-event publicity on the Auction website, on social media, and in the Wednesday News, as well as ample recognition at the Auction itself. Tickets to the Auction are available in many of the sponsorship levels also! To learn more about Auction sponsorship opportunities, please click HERE!
NEXT WEEK! Auction Committee Meeting - The next meeting of the Auction Committee will be Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00 PM at the upper campus. Plans are moving into high gear as we plan for April 11…please join us!
Mother-Son Skate Night - Calling all moms (or grandmas, aunts and other mother figures)! Our Mother-Son Skate Night on Tuesday, February 3rd is open to everyone from PreK to grade 8! It will be held at Roller Kingdom in Tyngsboro, MA from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Come skate the night away! Ticket price is $20 per family which will be billed through Incidental Billing in your Family Portal. Note: Roller Kingdom will also charge a $3 skate rental at the facility for those who need skates. All attendees must RSVP HERE by January 21.
Event Photographer Needed - We’re in need of a photographer to document the fun at the Mother-Son Skate Night! If you’d like to join the fun, please email Marta at [email protected]. Thanks!
Catholic Schools Week - Plans are underway for our annual Catholic Schools Week celebration from January 26 to 30! Specific details will be distributed in a Catholic Schools Week packet later in the month, but mark your calendars now for these dates:
- All week - Corpus Christi Food Pantry Brown Bag Drive
- Tuesday, January 27 - Day of Giving and Teacher Endowment Fund Reception
- Wednesday, January 28 - Balin Bookshop Program and Chik-fil-A Night
STEM Day Speakers - Are you in a STEM field? Would you like to share your love of or experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? We have begun planning for this year’s STEM Day, to be held on the morning of Tuesday, May 19. We are looking for speakers to present to students about their interest and/or careers in any STEM-related field, whether as a professional or hobbyist. Presentations will be approximately 20-30 minutes in length. If you are interested in speaking, please email Carol Fiore at [email protected].
NEW! Hot Lunch Volunteer Schedule - Thank you to our fabulous Hot Lunch volunteers! The upcoming schedule is:
Thursday, January 15
LC: Athena Chisholm, Parissa Khayami
UC: NEED TWO VOLUNTEERS
Friday, January 16
LC: Megan Giokas, Matthew Giokas, Amanda Vargas
UC: Amy Algeo, Julie Vincent
Monday, January 19
LC: No School - MLK Day
UC: No School - MLK Day
Tuesday, January 20
LC: James Rappaport, Michael Vacca
UC: Jennifer Squillace, Aaron Missner
Wednesday, January 21
LC: Amanda Vargas, Courtney Duran
UC: Amy Algeo, Lani Johnston
Popcorn - Our poppers for this Friday are:
Lower Campus: Christine Sotera, Colleen Vecchiarelli
Upper Campus: Meredith McCulley
St. CHRIS PARISH NEWS
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.
Daily Morning Mass - Parents and families are welcome to attend the daily morning Mass at St. Christopher Parish! This non-music Mass takes place Monday through Thursday at 7:30 AM and lasts approximately 30 minutes. On Wednesday mornings, Mass is immediately followed by Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary until 9:00 AM for those who wish to stay.
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY NEWS
NEW! GoFundMe for Fire Victims - On New Year’s Eve, a family of five from Saint Benedict Academy were victims of a terrible fire in Manchester. (Read the WMUR article about the fire HERE.) Mom and her three children were asleep at home when the fire broke out. All four were injured during the fire, with the oldest child, Khloe, passing away from her injuries this past week. Khloe was a kindergarten student at Saint Benedict Academy and Mom is eight months pregnant with a fourth child. The family lost absolutely everything in the fire. Alison Mueller, from the Catholic Schools Office, is the children’s Godmother and has set up a GoFundMe to benefit the family. Please consider donating to this effort HERE and add this family to your daily prayers.
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