The Rebel Crier
December 9, 2022
In This Issue
- Parent/Guardian Feedback Needed- Scheduling Survey
- NFHS Apparel- Order and Delivery Online from DECA!
- Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors
- Accessing PSAT Scores
- Rebel-anket and Spanish Club Updates
- Reminder: Free Meals Ending
- Students in Action!
Parent/Guardian Feedback Needed!
The NFHS Scheduling Committee is seeking feedback from parents/guardians regarding our daily bell schedule. We are examining our current "A/B Block" schedule and looking into possible changes and other alternatives to be sure our schedule best meets the needs of our students.
Please take this short survey, which will help guide decisions about possible changes moving forward.
Survey will close on December 18.
Rebels Apparel for the Holidays: Order Online from DECA!!!
Hello parents!!
We are a club here at NFHS called DECA, the goal of DECA is to help grow emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. At NFHS one of our many jobs is to run our school store to raise money for scholarships and competitions. This year we want to make it easy for you to have the access to order apparel for you or your loved ones especially for the holidays. We will be offering a pickup time for all orders or even delivery for just a small fee.
Below is a link to our online web!!!
https://sites.google.com/newfairfieldschools.org/deca-rebel-supplier/home
Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors- Updated Weekly!
The scholarship list linked below is updated weekly by the NFHS College and Career Center throughout the school year. We include a variety of mostly local and state as well as some nationally based scholarships. The list will expand after the holidays as we add in local scholarships offered by local civic organizations. There is a brief summary for each scholarship with instructions on how to apply. Applications may be accessed on- line or completed on paper applications provided by local sponsors, and criteria vary based on the sponsor. Individual applications for local (mostly New Fairfield) scholarships will be available in the College and Career Center. Please read the instructions for each scholarship carefully and pay attention to submission dates.
PSAT Scores Now Available
All grades 9-11 families should have received an email from the School Counseling department this week regarding PSAT scores for all 9th, 10th & 11th grade students, which are now available from the College Board. Students can access their scores via their Collegeboard.org account.
Please view the 11 minute video linked below for important information about accessing your account and scores and understanding PSAT scores. Additionally we'll review the importance of PSAT testing, and knowing what's next - including information on the CT SAT School Day for all Juniors coming up in March. We also included supplemental resources below to help you understand your scores and their meaning.
More Resources
- Slides from Video
- Sample PSAT Score Report
- Understanding the Scores Video (College Board created resource)
- SAT Prep Resources
Rebel-anket Fundraiser Update
If your Rebel-anket is a "GIFT" then you will need to come to NFHS to pick it up starting Tuesday!
Please let the Class of 2026 advisors know via email today if this is the case. Otherwise, we will send the Rebel-ankets home with the students starting next week.
Thanks everyone for your participation in this terrific fundraiser!
The free meal program ends at the end of this month. Please see the letter linked here for information about how much lunch will cost beginning on January 2, 2023 and information for applying for free or reduced lunch.


News Worth Repeating
National Honor Society Free Tutoring/Extra Help is back!
Photos of NFHS Events
LEGACY EVENT PHOTOS (Including SPORTS) can be found by clicking on the link below:
http://events.legacystudios.com/
Enter online code: 3582E23
Yearbooks On Sale Now!
Yearbook sales have begun!
(Deadline is January 27, 2023)
Order yours today!
This is a special alumni edition that will include dedications to every single grade since 1976.
$90.00
- Personal ads are also open for senior parents to dedicate messages with photos to their child.
- 1/4 page ad. $75.00 ( 4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
- 1/2 page ad. $150.00 (8 1/2 x 5 1/2")
- Purchase a Personal Ad ( deadline is December 31, 2022)
*If you are a graduate of New Fairfield High School and own a business in town or a surrounding town, please email me, Karyn Randlett. I am collecting a list of alumni with local businesses for a special AD section of the yearbook. randlett.karyn@newfairfieldschools.org.