CALENDAR RAFFLE UPDATE!
After our first turn-in day last week, we have sold 850 tickets towards our 6,000 ticket goal! Over half of those tickets were purchased online…including supporters from as far away as Florida, Colorado, and Texas! Thank you!
Spread the word…purchase online tickets HERE!
Our SECOND Turn-In Date is Friday, September 11th!
Look for an update Friday afternoon…including the exciting class contest standings!
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TONIGHT! Upper Campus Parent Information Night - All upper campus parents (veteran and new) are encouraged to join us for this meeting TONIGHT, Wednesday, September 9 at 6:00 PM in the gym. After a brief business meeting, parents will move through their child’s schedule and visit each of their child’s classrooms.
TOMORROW NIGHT! Lower Campus Parent Information Night - All lower campus parents (veteran and new) should plan to join us TOMORROW NIGHT, Thursday, September 10 at 6:30 PM in the church hall. Similar to the upper campus meeting, parents will be free to visit their children’s classrooms following a brief business meeting in the church hall.
DEADLINE THIS SATURDAY! Hot Lunch Ordering is Open - Hot Lunch ordering for September 28 through October 29 is open on Boonli.com. Our school code is STCHRIS111. All orders must be made by midnight THIS Saturday, September 12…absolutely NO late orders can be accepted. For more information about the Hot Lunch program visit the lower campus website HERE and the upper campus website HERE.
NEW! Enrollment Update - What a great start to the school year! Our enrollment is a very strong 504 students enrolled across both campuses, including 90 new students. Enrollment for NEW students for the 2027-2028 school year (yikes!) will open on October 1st. Current families are reminded that through our continuous enrollment program, their current enrollment will automatically roll over to the next school year. More details on continuous enrollment will be sent to current families at the end of the month.
NEXT WEEK! Early Release - Here’s a reminder that next Friday, September 18th will be our first Early Release day of the year so that teachers may attend professional development. Upper campus students will be released at 11:30 AM and lower campus students will be released at Noon (Prek will release at 11:40 AM and Kdg at 11:45 AM). Nashua buses will be provided on the early release schedule. There will be NO After Care that day.
NEW! EFA Parent Reminder - An email regarding tuition deadlines for EFA families was emailed to all parents on June 30. Please see the email HERE for more information.
In addition, parents who need to provide an invoice for EFA accounting are now able to produce their own through their Family Portal without the assistance of our Business Office. Please find instructions on completing this HERE.
NEW! Bishop Guertin Applications - ‘Tis the season for Bishop Guertin applications for our upper campus students! All applications should be sent to upper campus Guidance Counselor Katie Osborn. Her email is [email protected] for more information.
NEW! Lower Campus Drop-off Reminders:
Drop-Off “Extra Time” - If a lower campus student needs a little extra time to exit a car in the morning to finish breakfast, bring in a project, or just adjust to Monday morning (we can all relate!), please park in the upper parish parking lot next to the church. You may then walk your student to the top of the stairs and watch him or her walk down the side of the parking lot and into the school. This allows us to keep our lines moving in both the front and back!
Front Door - Parents are asked to keep students in their cars for morning drop-off at the front of the school until the doors have opened and a staff member is present. Students should not be standing or sitting at the door by themselves waiting to be let in.
NEW! Absence/Tardy Reminders:
Calling/Emailing - Please remember that when you call or email that your child will be tardy or out sick, you must give a specific reason (sick, doctor’s appointment, high school visit, etc.). If a parent does not inform the school about the reason for an absence, it will automatically be marked as an unexcused absence.
Advance Work - As noted in our new attendance policy, teachers will not prepare homework in advance for students who have a “scheduled” upcoming absence (ie, vacation or other day out of school). Upper campus students are expected to follow the classwork in Google Classroom and complete homework within the teacher’s guidelines upon return to school. Lower campus students will receive work from their teacher when they return.
Lower Campus Computer Class Headphones - Hello everyone! We bought new iPads for the 2026-2027 school year. As a result, the iPads now have a different plug for headphones! Please make sure your child has the correct kind. Headphones are needed for iReady testing beginning on September 15th. Thank you from Miss Foran!
You will need headphones with a USB-C connector OR a USB-C to Audio Jack Adapter. Over the ear headphones are recommended rather than earbuds.
Grandparent Days - Grandparents are special! We are thrilled to be honoring them at two upcoming Grandparent events…one at each campus! The lower campus Grandparents Open House will take place on September 29, while the upper campus will take place on October 6. For more information and to RSVP, CLICK on the appropriate invitation below!
ORDER DEADLINE SOON! Spirit Store: Our fall Spirit Store through Maverick Stitch and Screen is OPEN! In addition to our traditional Wildcat Spirit Shirts (including tie-dye!) for students and adults (perfect for school Spirit Days!), offerings include pajama pants (students and adults) and polos, fleece vests and jackets, and softshell vests and jackets for adults! We even have bucket hats and baseball caps!
This ordering period will end on Tuesday, September 15. All items will be delivered to the school in approximately two weeks after that and sent home with students. Additional ordering periods will be announced as the year progresses. Please click HERE to order and show your Wildcat pride! (Be sure to hit the “Load More” button at the bottom of the page to see all of our exciting items!
Please note: Spirit wear is NOT part of the daily school uniform on either campus and may only be worn on Free Dress or Spirit Days. Spirit wear is not part of the gym uniform. Thanks for your help with this!
P.S. Have ideas for other fun spirit items? Let Marta know at [email protected]!
🍿 Popcorn Fridays - If your child loves popcorn, he or she is going to LOVE Popcorn Fridays! By preordering now, your student/s on either campus will receive a fresh bag of delicious popcorn every Friday! The cost is $22 for the year per student (approximately 22 Fridays between October 2 and the end of May. No popcorn on Early Release Days). Please complete the form HERE to order popcorn for your student/s for the year as no individual bags will be available for purchase on Fridays. Fees will be posted in Incidental Billing in the Family Portal. Ordering deadline is Wednesday, September 16.
Kid Trivia Night - Does your child have random information taking up space in his or her head? Students in grades 5-8 are invited to come show us what they know at the first Kid's Trivia Night of the school year on Friday, September 25 from 6:30-8:00 pm in the LC church hall. The cost is FREE. Students bring their own snacks and water…Miss Nott and Mrs. Lowry will provide the questions and prizes!
Upper Campus Field Trip Permission Slips - Our upper campus students will be on the move this fall, with field trips planned for all three grades! Permission slips for each grade can be downloaded below, completed by a parent, and returned to the school ASAP. Please click on the appropriate field trip below for more information and a permission slip:
- 6th Grade September 23rd trip to Patriots Place HERE.
- 6th Grade October 23rd trip to the Federal Courthouse HERE.
- 7th Grade September 17th trip to Camp Lincoln HERE.
- 8th Grade September 25th retreat at Immaculate Conception Church HERE.
All School Mass - Speaking of field trips…all lower campus (grades PreK to 5) students will be taking their first “field trip” for the year together as they walk to the upper campus on September 22nd for our Fall All-School Mass! Students will walk to the upper campus for a 10:15 AM Mass in the gym, then return immediately after. Students are required to have a permission slip for this outing, which can be downloaded HERE. Please complete and return the slip to your child’s homeroom teacher. Teachers will be in contact with parents about chaperones for the walk. If your child will not participate in this activity, he or she MUST stay home the morning of September 22nd.
Upcoming School Masses - All parents are invited to attend our weekly school masses! Parents must enter through the front door of each campus facility, sign in, and receive a nametag to attend. All masses are at 10:15 AM on both campuses unless otherwise noted. Please see the Google calendar HERE.
NEW! 🏀 All Things Basketball - There are many basketball opportunities at Saint Christopher Academy!
CYO Basketball - Teams are available for 3rd/4th grade coed, 5th/6th grade girls and 5th/6th grade boys.The commitment is one weekday evening practice per week on either a Tuesday or Wednesday at the upper campus gym. Games will be every Saturday in the Manchester area. Practices begin in November and games run December through February. All students interested in playing will make a team but should plan to attend the team selection night on Tuesday October 20th 6:30 to 7:30 at the upper campus gym. Sign ups will be available next week.
Tri-County Basketball - Available for students 5th through 8th, tryouts will be held Monday, November 9th and Thursday November 12th. Attendance is required for both days for these cut teams. There are 4 teams to tryout for - JV girls, JV boys, Varsity girls and Varsity boys. The commitment is multiple weekday and Saturday morning practices and an average of 2 games per week beginning in December. Any 5th or 6th grade athlete that does not make a Tri-County school team is welcome to play for a CYO team. Sign ups will be available in October.
Boys JV Basketball Coach Needed – We are looking to hire a boys JV basketball coach for the upcoming Tri-County season. This team is focused on building a fundamental base, and preparing students for higher levels of middle school basketball. The team will practice 3-4 times per week, typically in the early evenings, and on Saturday mornings. Previous coaching experience is strongly preferred for this paid stipend position. For those interested, please contact Tracy Beauregard ([email protected]) for more information.
STARTING THIS WEEK! Rosary Clubs! Both our upper and lower campus Rosary Clubs will get underway after school next week! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to grow in faith, deepen their devotion to Mary, and pray together in community. Please see the details below for each campus:
Lower Campus Rosary Club - The lower campus Rosary Club will get underway on Friday, September 11. All students are welcome to join as we pray the rosary, reflect on its mysteries, and strengthen our connection to God through this beautiful tradition. Students who are staying for the Rosary Club are to go to the church hall at the end of the school day. We will have a snack and proceed to the church to say the rosary. All students should be picked by a parent promptly at 4:00 PM in the church parking lot. After 4:00 PM, students can be picked up at After Care. If your student will be joining the Rosary Group, please complete the SignUp Genius HERE so that we may prepare enough rosaries and materials.
Upper Campus Rosary Club - The upper campus Rosary Club will begin meeting on Tuesday, September 8. Students at the Upper Campus will have the opportunity to meet for light snacks, fellowship, and, of course, most importantly, to pray the Rosary. Our Lady loved Jesus more than anyone who ever lived, and the goal of this group is to come to know and love Him just like she did. The club will be led by Mrs. Prud’homme and Mrs. Lester and will meet in room 304 (Mrs. Prud'homme's room) from 2:45 pm until about 3:15pm on Tuesday afternoons.
UPDATED! Chess, Checkers & Cribbage Club! We're happy to report that the Chess, Checkers & Cribbage Club is a go at both campuses! Many thanks to Mr. Belt for stepping up to help Mr. Nardone with chess and checkers at the lower campus. Mrs. Morrell and Mr. Collard will oversee cribbage again. Mr. Nardone will run chess at the upper campus. Additional volunteers are always welcome! This drop-in program offers a safe, low stress environment for students to learn and enjoy the games, while engaging in a social activity that is fun for all. Students play with classmates and learn at their own pace. There is no need to sign up in order to participate. Please click HERE for the schedules.
Lower Campus: "Chess and Checkers" will meet every other Monday morning at 7:45 AM. "Cribbage" will meet every other Monday morning at 7:30 AM, alternating weeks with chess and checkers. Students should enter through the Before Care entrance and check in with the teacher on duty before proceeding to the 4th grade science classroom. The Club starts on Monday, September 14th.
Upper Campus: The club will meet on Monday morning every other week at 7:00 AM in the music room. Students would enter school through the cafeteria doors. Chess will start on Monday, September 21.
Lower Campus Animation Club - We are excited to resume the Animation Club at the lower campus this year, thanks once again to parent volunteer Mallory Gray! This club is open to students in grades 3 to 5 and starts on Friday, September 18th. After the initial meeting, the Animation Club will meet monthly, on the first Friday of each month, from 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM in Ms. Goltsov’s classroom. The cost per student is $20.
Students will learn the fundamentals of animation using Procreate on our iPads. Through practical lessons and guidance, students will explore the world of animation, bringing their drawings to life in an engaging and educational setting. The Animation Club encourages both artistic expression and technical skills to unlock your child’s creative potential!
This program is limited to 14 students. If interested, please click HERE to sign up. Students should enter through the Before Care entrance and check in with the teacher on duty before proceeding to Ms. Goltsov’s room for the club.
THIS SATURDAY! Upper Campus Water Walk - As a number of 7th grade students read A Long Walk to Water over the summer, Upper Campus students are invited to join Mrs. Lester and Mrs. Prud'homme for the annual Water Walk on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 9AM at Greeley Park. Participants will meet at 8:45AM at the Upper Campus parking lot, then walk to Greeley Park for 9AM for instructions, then travel on foot as a group to downtown Nashua and back. Seventh graders will receive an extra credit literature quiz grade of 100% if they participate. This is completely optional but encouraged as we take faith into action.
- This event helps raise funds for drilling wells for villages in Nigeria that lack clean water resources.
- Students who attend need a parent to accompany them on the walk.
- T-shirts can be obtained through a $25 donation directly to the website: https://thankyouproject.org/water-walk-registration/
- See flyer above for more details!
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Volunteering at Saint Chris - We love our volunteers! Our school is blessed to have so many wonderful volunteers who help us enrich our students’ experiences! Volunteers are needed in many areas…all of which are incredibly important! Please check out the opportunities listed below by clicking on the associated link:
Annual Auction Committee: Click HERE!
Father-Daughter Dance Committee: Click HERE!
Teacher Appreciation Committee: Click HERE!
Faith Outreach Committee: Click HERE!
STEM Committee/STEM Day: Click HERE!
Upper Campus Volunteer Popcorn Poppers: Click HERE!
Upper Campus Chess and Checkers Club: The club would meet on Monday morning every other week at 7:00 AM in the music room. If you're interested in volunteering for chess at the upper campus, please contact Carol Fiore at [email protected].
Hot Lunch Volunteering - Hot Lunch needs YOU!! We still have shifts available for Hot Lunch volunteers! We must fill all shifts per day or we will be unable to offer Hot Lunch on the open days. Everyone is welcome to volunteer…we’ve had parents, alumni parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Hot Lunch is a great way to get to know other parents, to see what’s going on at the Academy, and to see your children and their friends. Volunteers serve lunch approximately one day a month on the day of the week of your choice (although those who want to help out several days a month are always welcome!). Staff members from our caterer, Celebrations, also help serve lunches on both campuses on Monday through Thursday. Volunteer hours are approximately from 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM at the lower campus. At the upper campus, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday volunteer hours are 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM. Due to a modified class schedule, Tuesday volunteer hours at the upper campus will be 10:45 AM to 12:00 PM.
To volunteer at the lower campus, use the SignUp Genius HERE. To volunteer at the upper campus click HERE. Be sure to click through the tabs at the top of each SignUp Genius to view the teams and dates available for each day of the week!
Lower campus volunteers needed:
Monday - FULL
Tuesday - 3
Wednesday - 1
Thursday - 2
Friday - FULL!
Upper campus volunteers needed:
Monday - 1
Tuesday - 5
Wednesday - 3
Thursday - 5
Friday - 3
Hot Lunch Substitutes - If you can’t commit to a full schedule of Hot Lunch volunteering, consider signing up to be an occasional Hot Lunch substitute! You can pick the day of week that you are available (or all five days!) and we’ll put you on our sub list for that day. If a scheduled volunteer is unable to make a scheduled shift due to illness, he or she will call subs on the appropriate list. Substitute signups are on a tab on each of the volunteer links provided above.
Safe Environment Requirements - Are you planning on volunteering at Saint Chris this school year? All volunteers are required to complete the training prior to ANY volunteer opportunities, including Hot Lunch, field trips, class projects and activities, etc. Training must be renewed every three years. To complete the training, please see the Diocesan information HERE. Questions about the process at the lower campus can be directed to Jackie Langenfeld at [email protected] and questions about the upper campus can be sent to Sue Coker at [email protected].
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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 from 9:00 - 10:30 AM during the school year. For additional information email Leslie Bellows at [email protected] or Parissa Khaymi at [email protected].
THIS SUNDAY! Saint Christopher's Community BBQ - All families are invited to attend the 4th Annual St. Christopher Parish Community BBQ on September 13 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (following the 10:00 AM mass). Come share food, fellowship and fun at Saint Christopher’s Catholic Church! There will be delicious food, cornhole, sack races, sand art, a 50/50 raffle…and the Kona Ice Truck! All are invited to join the free festivities by RSVPing HERE. To make this event the best possible one ever, we need volunteers to support the different aspects of this community celebration. A link to the volunteer page is included at the bottom of the RSVP form!
Fall 2026 Sacrament Prep Program - Sacrament Prep at St. Christopher Parish begins SOON. Click HERE for more information and to register.
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