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Originally delivered on 3/12/2023 8:06 pm

SUBJECT: The Weekly Ram, March 13-17

WEEK OF MARCH 13

For a look ahead at more upcoming PFA events, scroll to the bottom of this newsletter or view the full calendar on the PFA website.

Don't Forget to Change Your Clocks!
SCHOOL NEWS + NOTICES
College Essay Workshop for Juniors
Tuesday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 28 | 7:00 PM

Thanks to a generous grant from the PFA, the Writing Center will host two college essay workshops for junior students this month.  The first workshop will be held on March 14 from 7:00-8:30 PM over Zoom. This workshop will help students brainstorm topics for their college essays. The Zoom link for this event is HERE

The second workshop will be held on March 28 from 7:00-8:30 PM over Zoom and will help students decide on an appropriate way to structure their essays. The Zoom link for this event is HERE

EVENT LOCATION: Zoom

PFA NEWS + EVENTS
NCHS PFA & NC Cares Joint Meeting

A Parent's Guide to Modern Teen Dating: Part Two

Wednesday, March 15 | 9:30 AM

Please join New Canaan CARES and the NCHS PFA as we welcome back Emma Kate Freatman, LPC, Silver Hill Hospital, and welcome Officer Jeff Deak, NCPD and NCHS Resource Officer, to discuss modern teen dating. We will address adolescent strengths and weaknesses when it comes to navigating teenage relationships, how we can support our children during this critical developmental stage, and important legal information we need to know. If you missed “A Parent's Guide To Modern Teen Dating 1.0” last year, or would like a refresher of what was discussed, you can watch the video HERE

EVENT LOCATION: NCHS Wagner Room

COMING SOON!
Save the Date for CAREER NIGHT!
Wednesday, March 22 | 6:45 PM

The PFA and the NCHS Counseling Department are excited to announce the return of Career Night! This traditionally biennial event was last held in 2019 due to the pandemic. 

Career Night offers all NCHS students the opportunity to hear from successful professionals and entrepreneurs working in a variety of industries and careers. The information students learn at Career Night may inspire brand new academic interests or reinforce existing ones. Either way, it's sure to be an invaluable evening that your student won't want to miss, particularly our juniors who won’t get another chance to participate before they graduate!

Details will be posted on our website as they’re confirmed.

New Canaan Scholarship Foundation Color Drop
Saturday, March 25 | 10:00 AM

Support the NCSF with a purchase of golf balls to be entered in the 3rd annual helicopter color ball drop! 2,000 numbered golf balls will be released over a target at Waveny. The balls closest to the target will win one of four very special prizes. Click HERE to purchase your golf balls starting March 1. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to the NCSF for need-based scholarships given to NCHS graduates. Buy your balls early, as this event sells out every year!

EVENT LOCATION: Waveny Soccer Fields

Post Prom 2023

Did you know that RAM JAM is the major fundraiser for Post Prom?

Friday, March 31 | 6:30 PM

Ram Jam is our biggest Post Prom fundraiser! Come out on March 31 at 6:30 PM to support our senior boys and girls. Last year there were over 100 seniors who participated in Ram Jam. Check out the 2019 trailer HERE

Please spread the word and buy tickets. Ticket price is $20 online and $25 at the door. 

Buy Tickets!
Calling All Book Lovers!

The NCHS Library is looking for volunteers on Fridays. Shifts are 95 minutes every other week. No prior experience necessary!  This is a fun, very low-stress opportunity to make a positive impact on our school. Please contact Liz Orelup for more information.

Mark Your Calendars!
Wednesday, March 15
9:30a PFA General Meeting
Wednesday, March 22
6:45p Career Night 2023
Thursday, March 23
7:00p Career Night (Snow Date)
Thursday, March 30
9:30a 11th Grade Networking: Planning the Spring College Search
Friday, March 31
6:30p Ram Jam 2023, a Post Prom Fundraiser
Wednesday, April 5
8:30a PFA Executive Board Meeting
7:00p Inside College Admissions : NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Friday, April 21
7:00p Junior Prom
Monday, April 24
12:00a Safe Driving Week (All Grades)
Tuesday, April 25
9:30a 12th Grade Networking: College Ready? What to Expect and Tips for the Transition
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