

The Rebel Crier
December 15, 2023
NFHS Propane Update
We are currently operating the propane in our food service kitchen, using a temporary source. This has been helpful to be sure that students have hot breakfast and lunch options, and we hope for a more permanent solution soon.
Holiday Spirit Week
Encourage your student to participate in next week's sprit week to close out 2023 with some fun!
Club News
Family, Career & Community Leaders of America
If your student is interested in joining Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, which hosts students from our Family and Consumer Science classes (child development, culinary arts, interior and fashion design), tell them to come join us on Monday December 20th after school in the Rebel Cafe to find out what we are about!
Environmental Club Clothing Drive
Bring items to school next week!
Students In Action
Girls Lacrosse Toy Drive
The NFHS Girls Lacrosse program once again organized a toy drive to benefit Connecticut Children's Medical Center on behalf of NFHS student/athlete alumni Grace Fritzsche. The girls once again demonstrated their dedication to using the power of their team for the good of those in need! Thanks to the team and Coach Schwarz for organizing this wonderful effort!
Coach Schwarz oversees loading up at school while reliving his childhood!
Arriving at Connecticut Children's with the generous donations of the NF community!
The team meets with Connecticut Children's staff to learn more about how the donations get to those in need.
Hope In Action Training Opportunities
Nalaxone Overdose Prevention & QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Join Western CT Coalition's immersive webinar trainings to equip you with life-saving skills.
More information about registering for winter trainings can be found at the Western CT Coalition website: https://www.wctcoalition.org/
Procedure Updates
REBEL Block Attendance
While in recent surveys it has been evident that students and families value REBEL block, we are seeing too many students who are not attending, are late, or who are wandering when they are supposed to be with a teacher. Please remind your students that this is important time to get help, study, etc., and that attendance in their scheduled location is mandatory during this time.
Students MUST Enter at the Main Entrance
Please remind your students that they MUST enter the building at main entrance ONLY, even if they have "upper lot" parking, are walking to school, etc.
Parents/guardians should not be dropping students off at the staff entrance area.
Students who use other entrances or who let others in will be subject to disciplinary consequences per our Code of Responsibility and Respect.
Upcoming Events- Save the Dates!
Friday 12/22: Early Dismissal
Happy Holiday Break!
Students dismissed at 10:50am.
Wednesday, 1/10: Symphonic Band & Concert Choir Concert
Come see our symphonic band and concert choir perform in the NFHS theater. The new space is a true showcase for our students' talents!
Friday, 1/19: Last Day of First Semester
Last day of class for all first semester courses, and halfway point of full year courses
Wednesday, 1/24: Early Dismissal
Data Day for staff.
Students dismissed at 10:50am.