I hope you enjoyed the weekend. I had the pleasure of attending the girl's varsity soccer game on Saturday evening. We had a decisive 4-0 win against Marlboro and our girls played an amazing game. They also impressed me with their sportsmanship and teamwork. Following the game we honored our seniors. It was a great night!

This Wednesday we have student council elections during our 20 minute homeroom period and will host our club and activities fair during the four lunches.

I want to thank all our teachers as well as all the families who came to Back to School Night last Thursday. The event was very well attended! Stay tuned for more information about parent teacher conferences, which will take place at the end of this month.

Have a wonderful week Nashoba!

Best,

Dr. Kathleen Boynton, principal

Students taking AP courses are required to take the corresponding AP tests each May. Registration for AP tests begins today and concludes on October 22nd. We know this is early, but the College Board requires that we order AP tests in the Fall. It is suggested that parents and students register for these tests together - it should take about 15 minutes.

*Students complete the AP contract.

*Students register at https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/220162. Follow the instructions carefully.

*Students register at College Board's MyAP system with the Join Codes you received at the end of the Total Registration process.

Please reach out to Mr. Glover, the test coordinator, or Mrs. Hilliger, the Guidance Secretary for questions.

Currently, there is a TikTok challenge circulating called the "Devious Licks" challenge. In it, students are encouraged to steal things from their schools and post about it on TikTok. Students get more "points" for higher value or riskier items to steal. We are hearing from neighboring schools that they are struggling with the theft of everything from pens to soap dispensers, etc.

Obviously a trend like this would financially impact our school and our staff members. If students are caught stealing items from our community, penalties including suspension, fines, and police involvement would all potentially be in place, as outlined in our Student Handbook.

We are asking for parent and guardian help and support to talk with students about this challenge, let them know of the repercussions, and address the values we have in our school including Integrity.

Here is some more information about the challenge, from various news outlets:

• ABC News California
• NBC Boston
• Fox 25 Boston

In addition, we encourage parents and guardians to not only monitor their teenagers use of social media, but also self monitor their own use of social media to ensure we, as the adults, are being positive role models in our online presence.

Thank you for your help and understanding.

NRHS Admin Team

Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library

717 Main Street

Lancaster, MA 01523-2284

978-368-8928

FriendsofTML@gmail.com

https://thayermemoriallibrary.org

Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library Annual Book Sale

The Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library in Lancaster will hold their Annual Book Sale on Friday, October 1st through Sunday, Oct 3rd and Columbus Day weekend Oct 9th & 10th at the old Lancaster Town Hall, 695 Main Street, Lancaster. Friday hours are 3 pm to 7 pm, Saturdays are 9 am to 4 pm, Sundays 12 to 4 pm. ‘Fill a bag’ is being offered throughout the event. Masks are currently required indoors in Lancaster and we reserve the right to limit capacity. All proceeds benefit books, programs and events at the library.

This event is held annually the first weekend in October in conjunction with the Horseshed Fair. Here’s your chance to help support your community library and take home some needed books for the cold months. Friends Members receive $5 off per bag the first weekend so if you are not already a member, you may become one at the sale. Credit cards are again accepted this year. Over 600 boxes of books, DVDs and CDs are available and sorted into categories. Friday, Oct 1st is $25/bag, Sat, Oct 2nd $20/bag, Sun, Oct 3rd $15/bag and Columbus Day weekend Oct 9th $10/bag, Oct 10th $5/bag. Otherwise hardcover books are $2, trade softcovers $1.50 and standard paperbacks $0.50.

Volunteers from the Friends provide staffing during the sale and help sort the books prior to the sale. We could really use some additional help to make this successful if you would like to volunteer or to donate, please e-mail FriendsofTML@gmail.com.

The Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization.

The Friends exist to stimulate the interest of the community in the services and needs of the Thayer Memorial Library, to enrich the cultural life of the community and to promote a program of assistance through volunteer help and fund raising that will enable the Thayer Memorial Library to keep pace with the growth of the Town of Lancaster.

Open-Chair | Melissa Carlson-Vice Acting Chair | Irene Roper-Treasurer | Kathy Suits-Secretary | Susan Munyon-Book Sale Chair https://thayermemoriallibrary.org | FriendsofTML@gmail.com

Nashoba Drama Spring 2022 Musical – mark your calendars!

-Show to be announced late November

-Show Dates: March 18,19, 20

-AUDITION DATES (attend 1 date only): Sunday 12/12/21 at 2:00 pm sharp! OR Monday 12/13/21 at 6:00 pm sharp!

Fall Play Arsenic And Old Lace Show Dates: November 19, 20, 21

Please contact nashobadrama@gmail.com with any questions.