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| Sanborn Regional High School Points of Sanborn P.R.I.D.E.
A Weekly Newsletter That Promotes Our Core Values Of
Personalization,
Risk-Taking,
Integrity,
Discovery, and
Empowerment
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February 5, 2018 |
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| Upcoming Events |
| There is always something to do at SRHS. For a complete listing of our events for the 2017-2018 school year, click here . For the District's 2017-2018 Music and Fine Arts calendar, click here. |
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Dear Parents / Guardians, Students, Staff, and Friends of the Sanborn Regional High School Community. Here are your latest important announcements from Sanborn Regional High School:
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SRSD To Hold Deliberative Session February 7, 2018 at 7PM
A Message From SRSD Superintendent Thomas Ambrose
Dear Community Members:
 I am writing to remind you that the First Session of the Annual Meeting (Deliberative Session) will be held on Wednesday, February 7th, at 7 PM in the Sanborn Regional High School Auditorium. The Deliberative Session is a special part of our local democratic process. In this meeting, the people in attendance become the legislative body and may vote to approve or amend the budget. This is one of the most important school related budget meetings of the year. I strongly encourage all community members to attend the meeting. It is also important to remember that the process is not complete until the meeting is adjourned so everyone who attends should stay until the meeting closes.
The process of developing a budget takes over four months and includes input from everyone involved in our organization. If you would like more information about the budget, all of the slides I have presented are located on the Sanborn Regional School District website.
I sincerely hope you can join us on February 7th, 2018 at 7 PM in the Sanborn Regional High School Auditorium. Please plan to come early for the check-in process so we can have a timely start.
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Senior Spotlight : James Guevin
An Article by Technology Teacher Jeff Adams
 James Guevin is that smiling "techy" student that everyone asks to help with their issues with computers. James brings a great deal of knowledge to the table when it comes to computers and computer programming to the classroom. I had the pleasure to have James in my Creating Games class and was always amazed how he was able to take any software that he was just shown in class and learn how to create amazing things with the program far beyond what I was expecting. I use James creation's every year to show what can be done with the gaming software that we use
In the gaming class there is always programming issues that come up with students games and if I could not come up with a solution I could always count on James to help other students solve their problem or give suggestions. Deirdre Cotter says that "James is happily willing to give other students help with classwork!". "I have always enjoyed James' dedication. Whether he's playing chess, working on the 3D printer, or doing school work, he always puts in the extra effort he needs to be successful" according to Mr. Giuliucci.
When James is not at school he enjoys working on computers and like every "techy" playing video games. James is enjoys being involved in the boy scouts, where he became an Eagle scout and is currently an adult leader for the boy scouts. Although James does not know what career field he wants to pursue after high school he thinks he would like to go into computer engineering, robotics or some other computer related field. James has spent his last two years involved in Pre-engineering program at SST, where he is increasing his knowledge of computers even further to prepare him for college. I feel that James is going to go far and I cannot wait to see him on a computer magazine cover in the future.
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Senior Noah Marsh Caps Off 4 Year Sanborn Bowling Career
An Update by Athletic Director Vicki Parady-Guay
Noah Marsh 4 year participant of the Sanborn Regional Bowling team celebrated his last home meet on Saturday February 3rd with teammates, family and many fans. Noah has taken the bowling team to a new level. In the past two season he has won the Individual Medal Flight Tournament. This season he will be again qualifying for the Individual Tournament and the team is looking solid to qualify for the Team Tournament for the first time in team history. Noah has a passion for the sport and he has worked hard to promote it at the school. We will miss Noah, however as he moves on to Plymouth University we know that he will probably start the sport up there. thanks Noah and Good Luck!
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Course Registration For 2018-2019 School Year
A Message From the Counseling Office
Beginning this past Thursday our students have started the process of registering for courses next year. The juniors have already begun entering courses into the portal and freshmen and sophomores will complete the process this week. Please take the time to have a conversation with your child about the process, what classes they are choosing and how those choices match with their post-secondary plans as well as their eligibility for NH Scholars.
As always, please email your child's counselor if you have any questions.
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SRHS Names February Staff Members of the Month
Congratulations to Ms. Lombardo and Mr. Ouellette!
Brittany Lombardo
 Ms. Lombardo is a social studies teacher on the Freshman Learning Community. She works tirelessly to make Global Studies interesting and fun for all of her students, bringing her creativity into the classroom in countless ways and always finding opportunities to have students try something new. She has helped revamp the curriculum to include more hands on activities, gamification, and scenarios where students become part of the learning, instead of just hearing about it. She is always willing to volunteer to take on responsibilities and help with the planning and organizing of student activities. She is one of the freshmen class advisors and is always trying to do the best by them.
Benjamin Ouellette
 Mr. Ouellette is a proud member of "Team Home Base," serving in the role of paraprofessional. At Sanborn, he works very closely with a number of students to help them be successful in school, from academics to other areas of student life. Students like that he is personable, approachable, and genuinely cares about them and wants to see them do well in school. Outside of school he is one of the coaches for the football team. He is also a Sanborn graduate! Earlier this year, Mr. Ouellette stepped up to perform CPR on a fellow staff member who need it and saved their life!
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SRHS PTO to Sponsor Corn Hole Tournament Night
An Message From the SRHS PTO
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Winter Carnival Preview
A Message From the Student Council
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SRHS Steps Up Response To Vaping
A Message From School Administration
As most of you are likely aware, the use of electronic vaporizers, or 'vapes' as they are commonly known, has become much more prevalent in our society. For many, these devices (see image to the right) are seen as a safer alternative to cigarette smoking. This trend has had an impact on high school students nationwide, as the use of vapes-often referred to as electronic or e-cigarettes-has exploded in recent years among teenagers. According to a 2016 estimate by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 11.3% of high school students in the United States had used electronic-cigarettes within a 30 day period, up from less than 5% just five years earlier. At Sanborn, we have seen use of vapes increasing as well. Students report viewing vapes as a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. While this has some truth to it, the perception that vaporizer use is safe is not.
 According to a report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaporizers expose users to high levels of nicotine, which has been linked to addiction, fetal toxicity, and negative impacts to adolescent brain development. The aerosols used to create the vapor have also been shown to contain cancer-causing chemicals and tiny particles whose effects are not fully known. While safer than traditional cigarettes, they remain unhealthy, and have been shown to increase the possibility of cigarette use later in life. Many of these effects, of course, are felt not just by the users themselves, but others in the vicinity of those using them.
Possession or use of a vaporizer device on school property by students is a violation of both school policy and New Hampshire state law, and will be treated as such. At the present time, vaporizers are classified by Sanborn School Board Policy JICH as drug paraphernalia. Policy JICH-R prescribes a mandatory 10-day suspension for those students found in possession of vaporizers:
Students procuring, possessing, using or being in the presence of drug paraphernalia and/or any controlled or illegal substance, or under the influence of any controlled or illegal substance while in any school building, on any school property, on any school bus, or at any school sponsored event shall be
suspended from school for a ten (10) day period
, shall be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency, and shall have a hearing with a school administrator and the superintendent
As you may have noticed, in addition to a lengthy suspension from school, students caught in possession of, or using a vaporizer in school for any reason will be reported to the Kingston Police Department for possible legal consequences. Consequences following such a response by the KPD may include probation, community service, or fines. It is not the intention of the district or school administrative team to get anyone in trouble. However, we have a responsibility to protect the health and safety of all students, to uphold school board policies, and to report illegal activity the appropriate authorities. We cannot recommend strongly enough that students stay away from any form of smoking or substance use, and we hope this helps provide one more incentive for them to make safer decisions regarding their health and that of their classmates. If you have questions, please contact any member of our school administrative team.
References:
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SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program
A Message From Student Assistance Counselor Amanda Feeney
Later this month, students in the Freshman Class will be participating in the SOS Signs of Suicide prevention program. This program is run annually with the Freshman Class as a way for the school counselors to connect with students their first year of high school and talk about what to do if they are concerned about themselves or someone else, and identify who their supports are to help.
Our goals in participating in this program are:
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To help our students understand that depression is a treatable illness
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To explain that suicide is a preventable tragedy that often occurs as a result of untreated depression
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To provide students training in how to identify serious depression or potential suicidality in themselves or a friend
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To impress upon youth that they can help themselves or a friend by taking the simple step of talking to a responsible adult about their concerns
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To help students know whom in the school they can turn to for help, if they need it
We strongly believe that all students should participate in this informational program. Please complete the consent form giving permission for your child to participate. If you do not wish your child to participate, please indicate that on the form and your child will be given an alternative place to go during the presentation.
We are asking that all parents/guardians please review and sign the following permission slip by Wednesday February 7th. The link can be found in your email or here:
https://goo.gl/forms/epF9w94Zp3BPi5362
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National Honor Society Book Drive
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Battle of the Talents
A Message From the Key Club
Battle of the Talents, a friendly competition hosted by the Sanborn Regional High School Key Club will take place on February 9th, at 7:00pm, in the school auditorium. The cost of a ticket is 7$, but only 5$ if you bring canned goods to the event.
If anyone would like to participate in this event (Sanborn applicants take precedent), contact [email protected] to receive the contract further information about the event.
The flyer is included below.
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Strategies For College Workshop For Parents
Sponsored by the SRHS PTO
NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR THIS EVENT TO FEBRUARY 12
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Ice Hockey Update
Come Cheer on the Indians At One of Our Upcoming Games!
The Sanborn Regional High School ice hockey team has a busy season. Come cheer on the Indians at an upcoming game! Her is the schedule (note games are subject to change):
| Date |
Day |
HOME/AWAY |
Rink |
Game Time |
OPPONENT |
| 2/10/2018 |
Saturday |
AWAY |
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10:00AM |
KEARSAGE |
| 2/14/2018 |
Wednesday |
AWAY |
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6:00PM |
BERLIN |
| 2/17/2018 |
Saturday |
HOME |
Phillips Exeter |
5:30PM |
HOLLIS/BROOKLINE |
| 2/19/2018 |
Monday |
HOME |
Dover Rinks |
6:30PM |
KENNETT |
| 2/22/2018 |
Thursday |
HOME |
Dover Rinks |
6:30PM |
TIMBERLANE |
| 2/24/2018 |
Saturday |
AWAY |
Keene Ice |
4:00PM |
MONDANOCK |
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Sanborn to Host Important Breakfast on Workforce Development
This Event is Open to the Public, But You Must RSVP
The Plaistow Area Commerce Exchange (P.A.C.E.) is excited to announce that it will be hosting a breakfast event on New Hampshire's Workforce Challenges. The event is open to P.A.C.E. members as well as non-members, business leaders, area town and school district employees, and elected officials. Zachary Williams, Special Assistant for Projects and Policy for the Office of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, will share the work that the Senator's office has been doing both at the national and state levels to address the challenges that New Hampshire employers face in their effort to attract and retain quality employees. At this event, participants will have the opportunity to engage in tabletop discussions on this issue and how it directly impacts the greater Plaistow community.
The event will be held at Sanborn Regional High School, 17 Danville Road in Kingston, New Hampshire. Breakfast will be served at 8:30AM and the program will run from 9:00AM-10:30AM. To RSVP for breakfast, please contact Krista at P.A.C.E. at [email protected]. The cost for the event is $15.00 per person.
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Results of The Sanborn Public Hearing
by Annie Collyer, Chairman of the Sanborn Regional School District Budget Committee
Did you know that the Sanborn Regional School District Budget Committee held a Public Hearing on the
preliminary budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2018-19, on Thursday, January 11?
The preliminary budget was a 0.6% increase in spending over the current fiscal year budget. The budget
is the result of extensive discussions both with the Superintendent and his Leadership Team, and with
the District School Board.
The role of the Budget Committee is to analyze the funding of the educational needs and priorities of
the District, balanced by a concern for efficient use of taxpayer dollars, and thorough consideration of
the ability of the community to pay. They stated awareness that more than 70% of local property taxes
support the school district budget.
This year and last year, one consideration for Budget Committee members is awareness of past budget
voting, and the frequency of voter rejection of Professional Staff (teacher) contracts. The members
often stated throughout the budget preparation, how important to the District and its students it is, to
help voters pass the new teacher contract that will come before them next year.
Enrollment in the District has been dropping for many years, and continuation of that trend is predicted.
Yet, staffing has not been reduced commensurately, members noted. With this proposed budget, there
will be a staffing adjustment, as well as some shifting of spending to other high priorities for the District.
The Superintendent has identified two major areas for future investment to benefit education in the
District: more professional development and better pay for our teachers. The proposed budget
provides more professional development monies, and contains the pay raise for staff voted in last year.
Superintendent Ambrose is advocating for restoring teacher pay parity in the near future, lost by past
contract vote failures. He has identified passing a new contract next year as one top District priority.
The proposed budget, affirmed unchanged following the Public Hearing, comes before the voters at the
first voting session, called the Deliberative Session, on Wednesday, February 7. Only voters present get
to debate and then vote whether to change the final budget number to go before the voters at the
second session, at the voting booths on March 13.
A recording of the Public Hearing is available on the SAU17.org website.
The Sanborn Budget Committee urges District voters to attend the Deliberative Session on
February 7.
Voters will hear details of the budget proposal in a succinct 20-minute presentation, following which
motions to alter the proposal can be made and voted on. Please plan to attend. February 7, 7 - 9 PM at
the High School Auditorium.
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See Something? Say Something
A Message From School Administrators
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Teen-Proofing Your Home
A Message From Southern Rockingham Coalition for Youth
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SST Hosts Technology Fun Night
Open To SRHS Students in Grade 9
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Do You Have Unwanted Clothing?
Please Use Our Planet Aid Donation Boxes, Located in the Staff Parking Lot
When you drop your unwanted clothing off in these bins, the SRHS PTO gets paid based on the weight of the clothing! This is a really easy way to help our school. All PTO proceeds go directly back to programming and scholarships that directly benefit our students.
Did you know? From April of 2015 - May 2017, this fundraiser has helped us raise nearly $2400.00 for the PTO. Help us double that number by sharing this opportunity with your friends, your family, and your neighbors!
Not Sponsored by the Sanborn Regional School District
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Have You Checked Out Austin17House Yet?
The Center in Brentwood Has Many Programs That Could Benefit Sanborn
Students
and Families!
Not Sponsored by the Sanborn Regional School District
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Reduced Rate Home Internet
Find Out If Your Family Qualifies For This Program
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Do You Know the Five Signs?
A Message From the Counseling Office
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We hope you all have a great week!
Sincerely,
Brian M. Stack, Principal Steve Krzyzanowski, Assistant Principal / FLC Robert Dawson, Assistant Principal / Curriculum Heidi Leavitt,Counseling Director Vicki Parady-Guay, Athletic Director Angelica Mahoney, Special Education Building Coordinator |
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