CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK!
NEW! Thank you! - Happy Catholic Schools Week! Today, we’d like to thank all of our wonderful parents for making the choice to send their students to Saint Christopher Academy! We are blessed to have each and every family as an important part of our school community. Together, we are doing great things for our students!
NEW! Day of Giving Thank You - Our Day of Giving ended today at noon and we SO appreciate all those who participated! In 24 hours, we raised $7,435 from 76 donors for the Saint Christopher Academy Fund for Teachers! 100% of these donations will be added to this permanent endowment fund dedicated to providing long-term pay and benefits for our fabulous faculty. For more information about the fund, please click HERE.
NEW! Teacher Fund Reception Thank You - In addition to the Day of Giving, we were thrilled to welcome parents, alumni parents, teachers, staff, and friends of Saint Chris to our first annual Teacher Fund Reception last evening. It was a joyful evening in support of our deserving faculty and all proceeds from the night will be added to the Saint Christopher Academy Fund for Teachers. Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, all gifts made will be matched up to $2,500! If you would like to contribute to the Fund and participate in the matching gift, please visit the Teacher Fund donation page HERE. Thank you!
TOMORROW! One in Fun Day - We know how disappointed our students are to have missed their Catholic Schools Week One in Fun Day on Tuesday due to the snow…so we are rescheduling our Tuesday activities for Thursday! Upper campus students should wear their class shirts, while lower campus students should wear their assigned color for their grade (see below). We’ll be having our Catholic Quiz Bowl, ice cream at lunch, and Color Crusades activities. Fun, fun, fun!
- PreK, 2nd and 5th - Red
- Kindergarten and 3rd - Green
- 1st and 4th - Yellow
TONIGHT! Balin Books and Chick-fil-A – Families are invited to join Saint Chris at Balin Bookshop in Nashua for a fun program of events from 5:30 - 7:00 PM! Chick-fil-a will also be offering 15% of every purchase from 4:00 - 8:00 PM back to the school!
TOMORROW! Corpus Christi Brown Bag Drive - All brown bag donations for Corpus Christi Food Pantry are due tomorrow at 9:00 AM. Donations may be brought to either campus. Thank you for helping the Food Pantry feed the less fortunate of Nashua!
NEW! Flower Thank You! Thank you to St. Joseph Hospital for the beautiful flowers that were delivered to both campuses in honor of Catholic Schools Week! We appreciate celebrating our common Catholic foundation together!
NEW! NEASC Survey - Saint Christopher Academy is currently preparing for its re-accreditation review by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. In addition to an extensive self-study process, the Academy will ask parents and middle school students to complete an optional online anonymous survey about the school. Links to that survey will be sent to parents via email within the next week. Thank you for your assistance!
NEW! Basketball Congratulations - Hooray for our boys basketball team who captured the Nashua City Basketball Championship on Saturday with a victory over Pennichuck! Our girls also made a strong run for the championship, falling in the final game to McCarthy Middle School. We are proud of our Wildcat athletes!
NEW! Lower Campus Rosary Club Canceled This Week - Please note that the lower campus Rosary Club has been canceled for this week. It will resume next Thursday, February 5th.
NEW! Hot Lunch Ordering - Ordering for March Hot Lunch opens Sunday, February 1st and runs through midnight on February 15 on Boonli.com.. We cannot accept late orders, so please be sure to order early! Also….be sure that you complete your checkout and receive an emailed confirmation of your order! If you do not receive an email, your order has not been placed.
NEW! Valentines Day Free Dress - Life is sweet when you have a Free Dress Day! Students and staff are invited to dress in Red, Pink, or White on Friday, February 13 for Valentine’s Day! Students are reminded to follow all free dress code guidelines.
Financial Aid Applications - Applications for the Saint Christopher Academy Financial Aid program are now open. If you are interested in applying for financial aid for the 2026-2027 school year, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. IMPORTANT: We can not make ANY Saint Chris financial aid award unless a student has been re-enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year. In addition, financial aid applications can not be reviewed by the school for aid until a 2025 tax return has been uploaded. You may fill out the application prior to completing your taxes, but we are unable to award aid until after the tax return is submitted.
You can apply through your Family Portal. Click on Financial in the left hand column, then Apply for Grant and Aid in the pop-up window.
Note: Financial Aid applicants will also be required to apply for financial aid from the Children’s Scholarship Fund at a later date. Financial aid may also be available from the NH Education Freedom Account program. Parents will be informed when the application windows open for each program. Any aid received from those funds will be deducted from the financial aid awarded through the Saint Christopher Academy financial aid program.
For questions, please contact Business Manager Shauna Hein at [email protected] or 603-882-7442, ext. 212.
New Family Enrollment - Tours and applications for students interested in joining our school community for next year have increased over the past few weeks as many parents respond to changes in local schools. If you know of any family who is interested in Saint Chris, please encourage them to contact Lorrice Bedard at [email protected] for a tour or to apply as soon as possible! Applications are considered on a first come, first served basis and open spots in several grades are limited. Thank you!
Art Class Request - Many thanks to all who donated cardboard to the Art Room! Mrs. Fessenden is now looking for some wire coat hangers for an upcoming project. They can be placed on the porch of the Fine Arts Center at the lower campus at any time. Thank you!
Upper Campus Supplies Request - ‘Tis the season for sniffles and sneezes and the upper campus is running short of tissues and paper towels! Please consider grabbing an extra one or two the next time you are at the grocery store and sending it in to the front office. Thanks so much!
NEXT WEEK! NO SCHOOL Day - We will have no school on Wednesday, February 4th. 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.
DEADLINE THIS WEEK! 5th Grade Step-Up Day Reminder - Parents of 5th grade students are reminded to RSVP for the 5th grade Step-Up Day on February 4th by completing the SignUp Genius HERE. Please RSVP by Friday, January 30 so that the upper campus staff can prepare appropriately.
NEW! Mother-Son Skate Night Next Week! Our 2nd Annual Mother-Son Skate Night is next Tuesday, February 3rd for all those who signed up! T evening will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Roller Kingdom in Tyngsboro, MA. Families who are registered will see their $20 registration fee billed through Incidental Billing. Please remember to have all skaters wear socks and all families must complete the waiver form HERE. We’re looking forward to a great night of skating fun and friendship!
NEXT WEEK! Mother-Son Skate Night Photographer Needed - We are still in need of a photographer to document the fun at the Mother-Son Skate Night next Tuesday, February 3rd! If you’d like to join the fun, please email Marta at [email protected]. Thanks!
FEBRUARY VACATION - Our February vacation will run from Saturday, February 21st through Sunday, March 1.
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 last week. 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!
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!
Golf Coach Needed - Our spring sports at the upper campus will begin Monday March 30th and we are still in of a coed golf coach. For more information about the commitment of this paid coaching position, contact Mrs. Beauregard ([email protected]).
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! Auction Sponsorships 🌴 — A huge thank you to our amazing early sponsors for helping us kick off the excitement! Your generosity is already heating things up for what promises to be a fantastic night!
PLATINUM SPONSOR
NEW! Wanderlust Therapeutic Services
SILVER SPONSOR
Granite State Commercial Real Estate
GOLD SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSOR
PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR
COPPER SPONSOR
Would you, your family, or your business like to join them as an Auction sponsor? 🌟 We offer a wide range of sponsorship levels—from $250 to $10,000—so there’s a perfect fit for everyone. You can also choose from a variety of fun and impactful “custom” sponsorships, including the Wine Pull, desserts, centerpieces, candy table, and more!
All sponsors enjoy great visibility among hundreds of Saint Chris parents, alumni, and friends through pre-event recognition on our Auction website, social media, and in the Wednesday News—plus prominent acknowledgment at the event itself. Many sponsorship levels also include tickets to the Auction!
👉 Click HERE to explore sponsorship opportunities!
🦩 Auction Amazon Wishlist 🦩- The Auction Committee has been working hard since September to plan this fabulous evening and they could use a little help with decor and candy table supplies. Check out the Amazon Wishlist HERE for a quick and easy way to support the Auction! Items may be added over the next few weeks as the need arises…be sure to check the list a few times before the big night!
☀️NEW! Auction Committee Meeting ☀️ - The next meeting of the Auction Committee will be Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00 PM at the upper campus. Please join us!
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 29
LC: Leslie Bellows, Crystal Romero
UC: Nancy Sydow, Lisa Blanchard
Friday, January 30
LC: Jenna Richardson, Amanda DeWitt, Natalie Boldeia
UC: Tara Canaway, Melissa Michels
Monday, February 2
LC: Jen Liba, Renee Gabree
UC: Amy Algeo, Paul Schibbelhute
Tuesday, February 3
LC: Colleen Vecchiarelli, Lani Johnston
UC: Andrea Rugg, Jennifer Squillace
Wednesday, February 4
LC: No School
UC: No School
Popcorn - Our poppers for this Friday are:
Lower Campus: Tarrah Ledoux, Amanda Viglione
Upper Campus: Darcie Guarino
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.