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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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August 21, 2017 |
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| 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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Back to School Information
A Message From Principal Brian M. Stack
Dear Sanborn Community,
In this newsletter you will find a lot of back to school information to help you prepare for the new school year.
We hope you are enjoying a restful and relaxing summer vacation. Our staff has been busy getting the building ready to begin another new year, and most importantly, to be ready to welcome all of YOU back to our school this fall! As your building administrators, it is our goal to make sure that we have helped each of you to be successful. Our school is committed to providing each of our students with a rigorous and relevant education that promotes college and career readiness. We look forward to working with each of you in the coming year toward that goal.
This year we welcome several new teachers to our school: Kerry Grella and Ben Haynie, Science; Corey Fielding, Eric Ibsen-Johnson, Jennifer Feiden, and Samuel Parsons, Math; Jillian Swist and Marissa Vitolo, Art; and Michelle Farrar, Guidance Counselor. We have also hired two new assistant principals: Steven Krzyzanowski and Bob Dawson and a new attendance secretary, Kim Keddy. We have a few more positions that we are still in the process of hiring for. I am excited that each of these individuals will be bringing a unique set of experiences and skills that will benefit all in our Sanborn community.
I am traveling this week with my family to Washington DC, but our office is open. Please feel free
to call the school or stop by if you have any questions about anything that you read in this newsletter.
I hope you are all having a great summer. I am looking forward to seeing you all in just a few weeks.
Yours,
Brian M. Stack
Principal
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The First Day of School
Freshman Start 8/28. Grades 10-12 Start 8/29. SST Students report 8/28 for the SST Bus.
The first day of school, on Monday, August 28th, will be for ninth grade students only.
Students in grades 10-12 will begin school on Tuesday, August 29th.
SST students should come to school on Monday, August 28th, in time to take the bus to SST. (8:50 AM for mid-session and 11:50 AM for the PM session).
Remember that school starts promptly at 7:20AM and ends at 2:10PM each day.
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Emergency Forms
All Students Must Complete an Updated Emergency Form BEFORE School Starts
Students may not start school until an updated Emergency Form has been received in our health office.
Students will not be permitted to start the athletic season, receive a parking pass, or receive a chromebook device until this form is complete.
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A Focus on Mental Illness in Children Comes to Sanborn
The School Welcomes Former NH Supreme Court Chief Justice John Broderick For a Special Event
Sanborn Regional High School is excited to announce that it will be hosting former New Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Justice John Broderick to the school on September 14, 2017 to share his message about childhood mental illness with the community. This event is jointly sponsored by the Sanborn Regional School District, Southern Rockingham Coalition for Youth, the Center for Life Management, Plaistow Area Commerce Exchange, and the Campaign to Change Direction. In his own words, Broderick sets the stage for his message by saying the following:
"Mental illness is the only illness from my childhood that remains in the shadows. We need to change the culture surrounding emotional suffering and we need to begin by letting everyone know its five most common signs and that early detection and treatment yield great success."
Sanborn Principal Brian M. Stack had this to say about the event: "Mental illness, both in children and adults, is one of the biggest threats to the long-term success of our local communities in southern New Hampshire. We have all been touched by someone with mental illness, and now more than ever, we need to band together to bring this issue to light and strategize what we can do as a larger community to eliminate this threat for our future. Our children are counting on us, and Mr. Broderick's campaign is one way we can educate ourselves on the best way to take action today for a better tomorrow."
Sanborn students will have the opportunity to hear Mr. Broderick speak in one of two morning sessions. At 11:30 AM, members of the public can meet Mr. Broderick by attending the Plaistow Area Commerce Exchange (P.A.C.E.)'s luncheon with business and community members at the school. To RSVP for lunch, please contact Anne at P.A.C.E. at
[email protected]
. Lunch is $15.00 per person.
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Counseling Office Update
A Message From Counseling Director Michelle Catena
It has been an exciting summer in the Sanborn Community! As always, the School Counseling staff is eager to continue our work with students and families on personalizing student's education and high school experiences as they work toward career and college readiness. We are excited about the new and talented professionals joining our Sanborn community and teams!
Michelle Farrar is one of those talented professionals joining the School Counseling team. She will be taking over for Laura Pouliot. Michelle's most recent role was the Middle School - School Counselor at Ellis School in Fremont. Consequently, in addition to having a wealth of experience and knowledge in school counseling, Michelle has already been a part of the Sanborn community, culture and practices, and she has solid relationships with many of our students and families. We are very excited to have Michelle as part of our team. Please join us in giving Michelle a warm welcome!
Please keep your eyes and ears open for important information from the counseling program! The counseling program is continuously sending out information ranging from a variety of topics, such as important events, academic information, and testing details to mental health resources, open houses, and scholarship information. This information is sent through email and Naviance, with resources available on the counseling website and updates sent through social media. Be sure to follow our school on Twitter or Facebook! Also, please be sure your most update-to-date email is on file at SRHS so you don't miss out on information; if you are not getting emails, please contact the counseling office. Please note some highlighted 2017-2018 school year counseling program events below. More detailed information will follow.
- SRHS Annual Post-Secondary and College Fair for all Students; Parents and Guardians are Welcome to Attend
- Senior Post-Secondary Planning & College Night for Senior Parents/Guardians and Students
- Senior Financial Aid Night for Senior Parents/Guardians and Students
- Freshmen and Sophomore Post-Secondary Planning & College Night for Freshmen and Sophomore Parents/Guardians and Students
- Junior Post-Secondary Planning & College Night for Junior Parents/Guardians and Students
- Senior Financial Aid Package Review Night for Senior Parents/Guardians and Students
Students will receive their schedules in mid-August. We look forward to welcoming students back for the 2017-2018 school year! Enjoy the beautiful summer weather!
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Chromebook Pick-Up
All Students at SRHS Will be Issued a Chromebook From the Library
Students will not be able to pick up their school-issued chromebook in the library until after the first day of school (August 29). All students must have a signed Digital Device Form on file for the new school year. This form is part of the online Emergency Form.
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School Pictures
School Pictures are Scheduled for September 6, 2017
School pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 6
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will be
receiving a separate mailing from Geskus Studios with more information on how to purchase portrait packages in the coming weeks.
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Join the SRHS PTO
Stay Engaged as a Parent By Joining Our PTO
 The mission of the Sanborn Regional High School Parent Teacher Organization is to enhance and support the Sanborn Regional High School learning community of students, staff, and families of Fremont, Kingston, and Newton.
This is accomplished through the following endeavors:
Community Outreach, Teacher Involvement, Educational Programs, Civic Cooperation, Volunteer Programs, and Fundraising.
When we all help a little it is amazing how much we accomplish as an organization.
Our first official meeting will be on Wednesday, September 20th at 6pm in the school library. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6pm.
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Fall Sport Information
A Message From Athletic Director Vicki Parady-Guay
 Fall sports begin in mid-August. All athletes must have athletic paperwork filled out and a physical on file to start participating on the first day of try-outs/practice.
Freshmen and other new athletes: Your physical must be dated after January 1, 2017.
Visit the school athletic web page (
click here) for information on schedules, forms, and other athletic announcements.
Contact Vicki Parady-Guay, Athletic Director, at 603-765-4552 or [email protected] for more information.
We hope you plan to show your Sanborn P.R.I.D.E. this fall by playing a sport for Sanborn!
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Parking Pass Information
A Message From School Resource Officer Rick Theriault
Parking at the high school is a privilege that is made available to students who regularly demonstrate positive, respectful behavior and for those who have good attendance. S
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dents who wish to apply for a parking pass may do so on Thursday, August 24
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between 12:30 PM and 2:30 P
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between 12:
30 PM and 2:30 PM (for juniors), or Monday August 28
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during the day for sophomores. Students who cannot make these times can get a pass once school has started from Rick Theriault, School Safety Officer. Students must bring their driver's license, registration, and a copy of their insurance card. The parking fee is $10.00.
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Health Office Back to School Basics
A Message From School Nurse Karen Scanlon, R.N.
Emergency Health/Contact Information
All students are required to have an Emergency Contact form on file in the health office for the school year. This information is very important in the event your child has a medical emergency at school and requires advanced medical treatment. Please take the time to accurately fill out the form and list any medical conditions your child may have, this type of information is critical for emergency medical teams to provide safe treatment. You may fill out the form online by accessing the school's web page.
Medication at School
Sanborn has a no tolerance drug policy (please review it with your child in the student handbook). Any medication (prescription or over the counter) must be administered through the health office. Prescription medication must have a signed medication form filled out by your physician. Over the counter medication must have a signed parental form on file. The medication forms can be located on the district web page
[email protected]
under the Health Services link under Medication Information.
Health Concerns
Students with health conditions that will require school day intervention should meet with the school nurse prior to the start of school to make appropriate plans. Medical care plans will be initiated to provide for safety and accommodate academic and sport schedules.
Immunizations
All students must meet the NH immunization requirements to attend school. Check your child's records to make sure he/she is current with the Tdap vaccination (Tetanus). Many high school students are due for a booster of this vaccination.
Sports Physicals
Students playing sports need to have a current (within the year) physical on file in the health office to participate in the athletic program. While playing sports if a student has an injury they must be cleared by their physician to return to play and provide documentation of this to the health office. If your child has a medical issue that could impact them while participating in sports please make sure the health office and coaches are aware of this issue. We expect any medical supplies your child may need while playing sports you will provide a supply for the coaches to keep with their emergency equipment bags.
Fuel for Learning
It is very important for your child to eat breakfast and lunch to fuel their body to do their best academically. Breakfast and lunch are served at the café to help them stay energized through their day. Staying hydrated is as important as eating healthy, have your child bring a water bottle to school and drink water throughout the day.
Health Office
The health office is open 7:30 am-2:30 pm on Mon-Fri 7/17/17 thru 8/4/17. It will reopen 8/21/17 from 7:30 am - 2:30 pm Mon-Fri. Please contact Karen Scanlon R.N. at 603-642-3064 for an appointment.
Enjoy the remaining days of summer. I look forward to seeing everyone for the 2017-2018 school year!
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Back To School Shopping? Don't Forget About Our Dress Code!
A Message From Principal Brian M. Stack
 Are you getting as frustrated as I am that stores are pushing the back to school sales earlier and earlier into the summer? Since I know that some of you may be starting to take advantage of back to school clothing sales in the coming weeks, I want to draw your attention to our school's philosophy and beliefs around dress code. This logic applies to both boys and girls alike!
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Students at Sanborn Regional High School are expected to dress in an appropriate manner during the school day. We use the expression, "Dress for Success!"
Here are some things that students should keep in mind when shopping for new school clothes:
- DRESS FOR SAFETY: Students are expected to follow all school rules governing safety in specialized programs that may require the wearing of protective clothing, safety glasses, proper foot protection, or other similar requirements. This includes areas such as the shop, the gym, and other specialized programs.
- DRESS WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY: Through their choice of dress, students must display respect for themselves, their school, and their community. The wearing of clothing which is unduly revealing or attire which detracts in any way from the educational mission of the school is unacceptable.
- AVOID THIS KIND OF DRESS: Clothing that promotes drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or violence is unacceptable. Clothing should not be offensive, nor should it include vulgar pictures or words.
- HATS ARE OK: The wearing of hats is permitted only in the hallways, cafeteria, and other non-instructional spaces in the school. They are not permitted in classrooms.
Our staff reserves the right to ask students to change any attire that does not meet our "Dress for Success" requirements. We also reserve the right to send home any student who is dressed in an unduly offensive or inappropriate manner which disrupts the educational process.
Thank you for taking these points into consideration as you start thinking about your attire for the new school year!
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Freshman Field Trip to Camp Lincoln
September 15, 2017
On Friday, September 15th, ninth grade students will attend a team-building field trip at Camp Lincoln in Kingston, NH. The purpose of this trip is to unite students from their various sending schools and to provide a positive experience to kick-off high school. Buses will depart from the high school at 7:45 AM and will return in time for afternoon dismissal. Students will need to provide their own lunch and drinks for the day (sunscreen and bug spray are also recommended). There is no cost for the trip; however, in order to attend, students must complete the attached field trip form and Challenge Course Release form prior to the trip. Students who do not complete these forms will not be allowed to attend the trip.These forms can be brought to the main office or students may give them to their advisor on the first day of school.
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Exeter Adult Education Program Offerings
Fall 2017 Courses are Open to the Sanborn Community!
Exeter Adult Education classes are open to residents of Kingston, Newton, and Fremont.
Click here to view their 2017 Fall Schedule.
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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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We hope you all have a great week!
Sincerely,
Brian M. Stack, Principal Steve Krzyzanowski, Assistant Principal / FLC Robert Dawson, Assistant Principal / Curriculum Michelle Catena,Counseling Director Vicki Parady-Guay, Athletic Director Angelica Mahoney, Special Education Building Coordinator |
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