NEXT WEEK! February Vacation… is next week, February 23 to 27! Whoo-hoo!
NEW! 🏀 Basketball Championship Congratulations! 🏀 Both our boys and girls varsity basketball teams took home the Tri-County championships this past weekend! The girls started with a win over St. Joseph Manchester and the boys followed with a win over Sanborn. Congratulations to all of our Wildcat players and coaches!
NEW! CYO Tournament – The NH CYO Basketball Tournament Is underway! Check out the schedule below!
NEW! 8th Grade Parents - All 8th grade parents are reminded to complete the online forms for your 8th grade student that were sent in an email from Mrs. Clarke on Monday, February 9th. This information is due by THIS Friday, February 20. Please click HERE to complete. In addition, a reminder that photos for the 8th grade graduation video are also due this Friday, February 20. The instructions for those photos can be found HERE. Thank you!
NEW! School Board Meeting Minutes - Minutes for the February meeting of the Board of Limited Jurisdiction have been posted on the School Board page of the school website. Visit the page HERE and look for the minutes on the right hand side of the page.
NEW! Lower Campus Rosary Club Update - Lower campus Rosary Club will return to its Friday afternoon meeting time starting this week.
NEW! Sacrament Information Request - Has your child made his or her Catholic First Communion and/or Confirmation in the past year? Has he or she been baptized? If so, congratulations! Please send Jackie Langenfeld ([email protected]) an email with the name of the sacrament, the date, and the locations so we can update the student’s records. Thank you!
Yearbook Group Photos - We are taking group activity/club photos for the yearbook next month on the mornings listed below. Please note that there are no retakes.
Lower campus - Monday, March 9 (students wear regular school uniform)
Upper campus - Tuesday, March 10 (students wear regular school uniform…no gym uniforms)
THIS WEEK! Trivia Night - It’s time for another Trivia Night! Miss Nott and Mrs. Lowry will welcome students in grades 5-8 to another night of fun THIS Friday, February 20th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the church hall!
NEW! Hot Lunch Ordering - Just a reminder that Hot Lunch ordering will open on Sunday, March 1st (during vacation) for April!
NEW! Annual Appeal Update - We are very pleased to announce that we have reached $75,501 towards our $80,000 Annual Appeal goal as of today! Donations are used to support many important aspects of our school, including academics, extracurriculars and enrichment, technology, facilities, teacher development and support, and financial aid. If you have not yet made an Annual Appeal donation and would like to join this won
derful group of supproters, you can still do online by clicking HERE. All donations will be acknowledged in our Honor Roll of Donors this summer. Thank you!
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! Lenten Open Fiber Studio - All Knitters, Sewists, Weavers and other Fiber Artists! Open Fiber Studio is available to members of Saint Christopher Parish, Saint Christopher Academy staff and parents, and any Saint Christopher Academy student in grades 4-8. The cost is $10. All money raised during the Lenten season will be given to Marguerite's Place in Nashua or St.Gianna's in Hudson. We will meet every Friday in Lent from 3:15-4:45 PM. Bring your own project to work on, or materials will be available for weaving, embroidery, or handsewing. This is not an art class, but Mrs. Fessenden will be available for help. The Fine Arts Center is Handicap Accessible and has it's own handicap accessible bathroom. Please sign up HERE. Email art teacher Rebecca Fessenden with any questions at [email protected].
Art Class Request - Mrs. Fessenden was thrilled to receive so many wire hangers and the 8th grade has started their sculpture project! Thank you! Mrs. Fessenden is now looking for magazines of all kinds …sports, beauty, science, family, travel, national geographic, art and crafts, or kids magazines are all great! As always, 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!
UPDATED! Yearbook Ordering – Three more days! Ordering for the 2025-26 Saint Christopher Academy yearbook ends at midnight on Friday, February 20th! See the yearbook ordering email HERE which was sent to parents. Please take the time to open the email, read the instructions, and place your order before the ordering window closes! In addition to the yearbook itself, families of students in all grades may purchase Personal Messages and/or 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!
Golf Coach Needed - Our spring sports at the upper campus will begin Monday March 30th and we are still in need of a coed golf coach. For more information about the commitment of this paid coaching position, contact Mrs. Beauregard ([email protected]).
NEW! Spring Sports Registration
Upper Campus - Registration is now open for spring sports at the upper campus. Available sports are softball for grades 6-8, baseball for grades 6-8, boys and girls golf for grades 6-8 and boys and girls track and field for grades 5-8. The first day of tryouts/practices will be Monday March 30th. Click HERE to register. There will be two informational meetings for parents and athletes who are interested in playing a spring sport on Wednesday March 4th and Tuesday March 10th. Both meetings begin at 6:30 PM in the gym at the Upper Campus. Choose the date that works best for you, attendance is not required at both.
Lower Campus – Back by popular demand, we will be offering after school sports to the lower campus students this spring! Soccer will be available for our Pre-K, K and 1st graders and flag football to our 2nd - 5th graders. Each sport will meet one day after school starting in mid April for 5 weeks. More details and registration will be available after February vacation.
Chess, Checkers & Cribbage Club! Please click HERE for the meeting schedule. All are welcome!
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NEW! TICKET FOR A TEACHER
Our teachers bring the energy, heart, and sunshine to Saint Chris every single day...now it’s our turn to treat them to a night out! Become a Ticket for a Teacher Sponsor and help send one of our incredible educators to enjoy the Auction festivities. After all they do in the classroom, they deserve an evening filled with music, laughter, and a little tropical fun! Sponsoring a teacher ticket is easy! You can click HERE to purchase online, add it on when purchasing your own tickets online, or note your Teacher Ticket sponsorship on the RSVP card included with the formal invitation!
🧺 NEW! Class Basket Donations 🧺
Themed baskets are VERY popular at the Auction! Each year, every grade sponsors a special themed basket with the help of donations from class parents. A monetary gift from you goes to purchasing the items that will make your child’s class basket stand out and sparkle on Auction night. This year’s class themes are bursting with color, creativity, and a little tropical flair — check out the fun lineup below!
- PreK - Same Ocean, Different Attitude - A glamping escape from the every day!
- Kdg - Art Basel and Beyond - Bringing the creativity of Art Basel to Boston!
- 1st Grade - Biscayne Bay Getaway - Spend the day on the water!
- 2nd Grade - Cafe Cubano - Start your day caffeinated the Miami way!
- 3rd Grade - The Girls Have Gone MIA - Escape for the weekend in Miami!
- 4th Grade - South Beach Spa Day - Get the glow of South Beach right here in NH!
- 5th Grade - Par for the Palm Trees...Minus the Palms - Swing into a day on the links!
- 6th Grade - Beach Body in Progress - Move, stretch, lift, repeat...or look like you did!
- 7th Grade - Meet Me at the Beach Club - Sun, sand, and style!
- 8th Grade - Ocean Drive Yacht Club...New England Style - Leave your worries on the shore!
To make a cash donation in support of your child’s class basket, please click HERE!
🌴 NEW! Auction Sponsorships 🌴
Our sponsors are amazing and we’re thrilled to keep adding to the list! Thank you!
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Wanderlust Therapeutic Services
SILVER SPONSOR
Granite State Commercial Real Estate
GOLD SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSOR
NEW! The Bostonia Public House
NEW! Nashua Riverfront Dentistry
PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR
NEW! WINE PULL SPONSOR
COPPER SPONSOR
Rachel Franco/My Mickey Vacation Travel
The Nichols Family
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 Invitations and RSVPs 🌊
Auction invitations went in the mail last week! You can RSVP using the card enclosed in the invitation envelope or purchase your ticket right online HERE! If you know of someone else who would like to receive an invitation, please send Marta an email at [email protected]!
Ticket Instructions – Once you have purchased a ticket online (or your physical RSVP card has been processed at the school), you will receive an email and text messages from OneCause on behalf of Saint Chris. OneCause is our online Auction software. Text messages will come from 1-833-271-1842.
- Please click the link in either the text message or the email to complete any additional information necessary for your reservation and to claim your ticket. If you purchased a ticket for another individual, you will be prompted to assign the ticket to your guest/partner.
- Once you assign a ticket, your guest will receive an email and text to claim their ticket. Please ask them to follow the link and follow the instructions.
For a video walkthrough of the ticket buying process, please click HERE!
👩🏽🤝👨🏼 Reserved Tables 👩🏽🤝👨🏼
Attending the Auction with your group of school besties?! Tables of 10 guests can be reserved ahead of time by sending a list of attendees to Marta at [email protected]!
🦩 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!
📅 Next Meeting 📅
It’s not too late to get involved in planning the Auction! Join us for our next Committee meeting on Wednesday, March 4th at 7:00 PM in the conference room at the upper campus!
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NEW! Drama Club Production of Alice in Wonderland, Jr. - The beloved tale of Alice in Wonderland comes to life in our Drama Club's upcoming production on Friday, March 27 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 PM at the upper campus gym! Drama Club students in grades 3 to 8 have been working hard to prepare this amazing show and can't wait to share it with you!
Online Ticket Sales - Tickets for both performances of Alice in Wonderland, Jr. can be pre-purchased online HERE. Ticket options include:
- Adult Tickets - $10
- Students, aged 5-15 - $5 (under 5 free)
- Family, including 5+ in the same family - $35
- Multi-performance ticket for one adult - $12
IMPORTANT - You will receive an emailed receipt for the purchase of any online ticket purchase. THIS IS YOUR TICKET and must be presented for admission, either on your phone or in a printed copy.
At The Door Tickets - Tickets will also be available at the door on a cash only basis. Please note that we are unable to sell multi-performance tickets at the door. If you will be attending both performances, please purchase tickets online to receive the discounted price.
Baseball/Softball Open Gyms – In preparation for the upcoming spring season, we will be offering baseball and softball open gyms starting after February break at the upper campus gym. These open gyms are totally optional and open to any upper campus student grades 6-8. They are an opportunity to get a baseball or softball in the kids hand and get them mentally ready for the upcoming season. Open gyms are not associated with tryouts and attendance to open gyms will not impact a student's ability to make a team. The first day of tryouts for spring sports will be Monday 3/30. Click HERE to sign up for the open gyms.
Baseball Open Gyms
Tuesdays 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 - 2:45 - 4:45 PM for all
Thursdays 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 - 4:15 - 6:00 PM for all
Softball Open Gyms
Mondays 3/2, 3/9, 3/26 - 2:45 - 4:15 PM for all - 4:15 - 4:45 PM for pitchers and catchers
Thursdays 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 2:45-4:15 PM for all
February Break Basketball Camp – Prospects Athletics is offering a basketball camp to ages 8-12 in Manchester. Click HERE for more details and to register.
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, February 19
LC: Melissa Richardson, Crystal Romero
UC: Lori Gordon, Lani Johnston
Friday, February 20
LC: Krista Spadano, Crystal Romero, Christin Morrison
UC: Amy Algeo, NEED A VOLUNTEER
Monday, March 2
LC: Jen Liba, Renee Gabree
UC: Amy Algeo, Paul Schibbelhute
Tuesday, March 3
LC: Colleen Vecchiarelli, Lani Johnston
UC: Andrea Rugg, Jennifer Squillace
Wednesday, March 4
LC:Stacy Cardinale, Sue Knapp
UC: Lisa Censabells, NEED A VOLUNTEER
Popcorn - Our poppers for this Friday are:
Lower Campus: Jeanine Kilgallen, Victor Simancas
Upper Campus: Louis Cardinale
COMMUNITY NEWS
NEW! Smart Starts Project - We are pleased to share a current service project by one of our 2024 graduates, CJ Oro, to benefit the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Nashua. CJ volunteers at Big Brothers, Big Sisters and sees a need for new educational games and activities for the kids. Proceeds from her Smart Starts Project fundraising will go directly to purchasing these fun learning resources. Please consider supporting the project at the GoFundMe HERE. We are proud of you, CJ!
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE NEWS
NEW! La Cerva Scholarship - Established by Ella Sue and Salvatore La Cerva in 1993, the La Cerva Scholarship Fund enables a Catholic education for students entering grades 6-12. Scholarship awards may cover up to 75% (maximum) of a yearly Catholic school tuition in Diocesan and parochial schools in New Hampshire. Awards are based on demonstrated financial need, along with a set of criteria. Applications for this scholarship are due by April 3, 2026. Visit the application page for more information.
NEW! La Cerva Scholarship - The Bishop Christian Scholarship was established in 2018 by Bishop Peter Libasci in recognition of Bishop Francis Christian's many years of service to the Diocese of Manchester. This scholarship provides gifts of up to $1,000 to students in economic need and will be awarded in May to students for the 2026-27 school year. Applications for this scholarship are due by April 3, 2026. Applications may be submitted here.
Recognizing Excellence Award Nominations Now Open - Each year, the Diocese of Manchester honors exemplary members of the NH Catholic Schools community with notable awards at a statewide dinner in June. Parents and faculty/staff members are welcome and encouraged to nominate deserving individuals. Note: the deadline for all submissions is March 13. These awards include:
Saint Joseph the Worker Award – The Saint Joseph the Worker Award is presented to a non-teaching member of the school community (staff, administrative assistant, or, volunteer, etc.) who demonstrates the Christian values of faith, humility, and outreach to the marginalized in their lives. Our very own Mrs. Sue Coker was the well-deserved winner of this award two years ago! Click HERE to nominate individuals for this year.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for Achievement & Excellence in Catholic Leadership - Named for the great pioneer and leader in American Catholic education, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, this award recognizes a non-teaching staff member (school leader, Director, Pastor or Chaplain, Assistant Director, etc.) that shares in the same pioneering spirit. The recipient of this award will be an exemplary model of leadership through vision, action, or both. Click HERE to nominate.
Saint Jean Baptiste de la Salle- Catholic School Teacher of the Year - St. John Baptist de la Salle, patron saint of teachers, dedicated his virtuous life to the cause of making Catholic education available and accessible to all students who desired it. The New Hampshire Catholic School Teacher of the Year similarly views Catholic education not only as a profession, but as a vocation of service to students and to the greater Church. Click HERE to nominate.
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.
NEW! St. Christopher Parish Lenten Book Study - All parents are welcome to join St. Christopher Parish for their upcoming Lenten Book Study! The parish will read “40 Days, 40 Ways to Pray,” by Saint Christopher Academy graduate Jonah Soucy ‘06! What a wonderful way to add to your upcoming Lent!
