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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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January 29, 2018 |
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| This newsletter only works because of people like you who read it and are willing to submit "press releases" and small "articles" that can be run about events . Please email your submissions to Principal Brian Stack at [email protected] or by clicking his name above. |
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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 : Kady Messina
An Article by Science Teacher Meghan Petruzzi
 Kady Messina is the fourth member of the Messina tribe. I am on my way to completing the Messina pack - which is definitely an educator's collector pack. Kady may be one of 5 but she is very unique with her own upbeat vibrant personality which stems from her youthfulness. While her favorite season is
summer because she loves the beach, winter is a close second because of her love of snowball fights. English teacher Lauren Petraitis said, "
Kady was like a little ray of sunshine in my period 4 English class last year. Her kind demeanor and positive attitude made the environment a calm, fun place for her peers. She was devoted to her work and always inquisitive about subject matter." Physical education teacher Eva Lang adds,"It was a pleasure having Kady as a student! She just brightens up the room when she walks in! She is always smiling and willing to help anyone who needs it because she see's the good in everyone! Kady is a kind-hearted, fun loving person who is very easy to talk to! I wish Kady the very best and I know she will succeed in the future!"
She was a cheerleader for 6 years but prefers to cheer for sporting events and enjoy the crowd and games rather than at cheer competitions. Kady may not be on a cheer team anymore but she continues to support her friends and community in other ways. Kady, along with the rest of her family, plays a very active role in the Austin17House. The Austin17House is important to her because it is a place to help people, and helping others is an integral part of who she is. She also loves the diversity the program brings from various communities and getting to know students who have such different experiences than her, and is currently
involved in the renovation of the building and participates in the activities most Wednesdays. While she may not know it, her teachers and peers see that
Kady is a very strong independent thinker who thrives both in a physical and virtual classroom. Kady has an artistic/creative side and enjoys drawing and photography and shows amazing talent and freedom in her art.
She has been working since she was around 13, taking care of her little cousins and nannying for a family in neighboring town, who and has also worked at Cider Hill this past season.
Kady is undecided in her future plans but the arts and
health science has always been an interest of hers, and she is fascinated by her uncle's career as a cardiothoracic surgeon, which could explain her her obsession with Grey's Anatomy!
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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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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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Patriots Contest
A Message From the Freshmen Class
Who is hyped for the super bowl? To show your support for your favorite team, wear your patriot's gear/ colors for a chance to be entered into a raffle! This will take place Friday February 2. The prize will be a free Sanborn shirt. The location of the check-in table will be at the entrance of the lunch room on the right! Place your name in the bucket on the table for a chance to win!
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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 |
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HOME/AWAY |
Rink |
Game Time |
OPPONENT |
| 1/29/2018 |
Monday |
HOME |
Dover Rinks |
7:30 |
MOULTONBOURGH |
| 2/3/2018 |
Saturday |
AWAY |
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6:00PM |
TIMBERLANE |
| 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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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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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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