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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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April 10, 2017 |
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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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Graduation Ceremony Will Be Friday, June 16
An Important Message From Principal Brian M. Stack
 To: Graduating Seniors
From: Brian M Stack, Principal
It is hard to believe your time at Sanborn is almost over! This is an exciting time of year with many events and activities culminating with graduation set for Friday, June 16, 2017. Congratulations to all seniors on your many accomplishments.
If weather permits, we will hold graduation on the library lawn. In the event of poor weather, we may have to hold graduation in the gymnasium. If this is the case all attendees will need a ticket to enter the gym. The week of graduation you will receive six (6) admission tickets for the gymnasium ceremony. That same week, we will also hold a lottery to distribute any extra tickets that we can to families that need more than 6 tickets. Due to fire code regulations, we may not be able to accommodate all requests for additional tickets. You are encouraged to ask your classmates if they have extra tickets they could give you if you need more than six.
The following is a list of senior activities for the remainder of the school year. Seniors who are on the "probationary" graduation list are not permitted to participate in senior activities and should speak to their counselor to find out what they need to do to be removed from probation. Please note the mandatory activities and graduation practices on June 15 and 16. Please also remember that all students must have their $50 class dues ($20 senior dues) paid in order to participate in the graduation ceremonies.
April 17 Spanish, French, and National Honor Society Inductions - 6:00pm in the auditorium
May 9 Spring Band Concert - 7:00pm in the Auditorium
May 12 Prom - 6:00pm at The Seaglass Restaurant, Salisbury, MA
May 15 Drama Dinner and Awards Night - 6:00pm in the cafeteria
May 16 Spring Choral Concert - 7:00pm in the Auditorium
May 22 Senior Recognition Banquet (By Invitation Only) - 5:00pm in the cafeteria
May 22 Scholarship and Academic Awards Night for Seniors - 7:00PM in the auditorium
June 6 Music Dinner and Awards Night - 6:00pm in the cafeteria
June 7 Senior Sports Awards - 6:00pm at DiBurro's in Haverhill
June 9 Last day of regular classes for seniors
Graduation Week Activities:
June 12 Reassessment Day 1 - Students only come to school to take any necessary reassessments.
June 12 Spring Sports Awards - 5:30pm in the cafeteria / auditorium
June 13 Reassessment Day 2 - Students only come to school to take any necessary reassessments.
June 14 Reassessment Day 3 - Students only come to school to take any necessary reassessments.
June 15 Mandatory Senior Day**
Graduation Practice - 9:00am to 11:00am in the gym
Yearbook Dedication - 11:00am in the auditorium
Baccalaureate, 6pm cookout and 7pm ceremony at St. Luke's in Newton (cap/gown)
June 16 Mandatory Senior Day**
Graduation Elementary School Walk - Report at 9:00am to SRHS
Class Day - 11:00am on the library lawn or the gym (cap/gown)
Senior Luncheon - 12:00 in the cafeteria
Senior Video - 1:00pm in the auditorium
Graduation - either 6:00pm on the library lawn or the gym (graduates must report at 5:00pm)
** All seniors who are participating in the graduation ceremony are required to participate in the mandatory practices on June 15 and 16.
The decision to hold graduation outside or inside is made 24 hours before the event. If it is outside, seating is unlimited. If it has to be inside, each graduate will only be given six tickets to distribute to family members for the event.
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Senior Spotlight : Sarah Richard
An Article By Guidance Counselor Laura Pouliot
Editor's Note: Each week, one of our staff members will highlight the accomplishments of one of our grade 12 students.
 Can I picture Sarah Richard becoming the next Jane Goodall? Absolutely! She would likely be studying some type of big cat or elephant instead of chimpanzees, but she possesses the right mixture of intelligence, persistence and passion to make such a dream come true. Sarah chooses "kind, hardworking and thoughtful" as adjectives to best describe herself and I believe those have been life-long traits for her. Throughout high school, I have witnessed Sarah mature in her leadership ability, her capacity to manage myriad demands and in her compassion towards others (humans and animals alike). Sarah's ambition is exotic in its subject as well as its scope. Sarah is a true student of the world, equally eager to learn about its two- and four-legged inhabitants. Sarah's academic aptitude is apparent, but it is her desire to understand a variety of points of view and espouse those that fit her best that make her insightful, adaptive and savvy as a student and person.
Sarah has acquired points of wisdom throughout her high school years that have contributed to her impressive leadership ability. As part of student government, Sarah understands the basics of remaining organized and one step ahead of upcoming class demands. She additionally reflects on how leaders occasionally need to put their own beliefs and desires aside for the benefit of the greater good. Overall, Sarah Richard is an extremely sweet young lady with a positively contagious smile. She is enthusiastic, dedicated and very sharp while remaining friendly, approachable and down-to-Earth. She is civic-minded, school-spirited and positively itching to find herself in some unusual locale doing gritty, grueling field work with exotic animals. Sarah's desire to be a wildlife zoologist is not fleeting; she understands the field is narrow and the pay likely low yet remains stalwart in her ambition. She truly espouses an understanding of work responsibility and is genuinely curious about diverse points of view. Sarah Richard is well-prepared and suited for a rigorous academic and uniquely adventurous future.
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Athletic News
An Update From the Athletic Boosters
Athletic Booster News
Spring sports are in full swing at Sanborn! Come see what's happening at home this week:
Monday, April 10, 2017
Girls Tennis
4 pm
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Boys Tennis
4 pm
Varsity Baseball
4 pm
Friday, April 14, 2017
JV Baseball
4 pm
Boys Tennis
4 pm
Our Concession Stand will be opening soon outside. Are you able or interested in helping out for an afternoon, hour, or anytime? Stop by or email us at
[email protected] to let us know. Volunteers are needed to open the stand. Did you know that we use the proceeds from the stand to help with the many events that we sponsor for YOUR athletes??
The next Athletic Booster meeting will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 7 pm in the Sanborn Room at the high school. Officer positions are up for re-election in May and we are looking for volunteers to come forward to keep this very important organization going.
Like us on Facebook to get the latest updates!
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Senior Spotlight : McKenzie Wentworth
An Article By Guidance Counselor Laura Pouliot
Editor's Note: Each week, one of our staff members will highlight the accomplishments of one of our grade 12 students.
 Even though McKenzie Wentworth considers herself to be an average, 'run-of-the-mill' kid, I know that she is a spitfire, who is intellectually curious, passionate about science and hard-working both in school and out. She is far beyond average personally and academically, and refuses to allow anything to stand in the way as she resolutely pursues a career in Nursing. McKenzie's earliest vocational aspiration was to become a veterinarian, but after years of listening to her grandmother's captivating stories about being an ER nurse, her goal of helping to save lives switched from working with animals to people. She vividly remembers being at an 8th grade cheerleading practice when a teammate dislocated a finger and adults were not nearby. McKenzie calmly took complete control of the situation, soothing the student and delegating to others the jobs of finding assistance and calling the student's parent. Anything science comes easily to McKenzie, whether it be astronomy or physiology. She devours books, professional journals and television shows related to topics of interest and is a very active class participant and debater.
Over her high school career, I have witnessed McKenzie evolve into an incredibly serious student. Unlike some students, McKenzie respects teachers and coaches who recognize her full potential and push her hard to reach it, crediting them with galvanizing her to work to her full ability. McKenzie's little sister calls her 'courageous', as McKenzie bravely speaks her mind and does not back down in the face of a challenge. I call McKenzie exuberant and bubbly, with a great sense of humor and the ability to take disappointment in stride. McKenzie demonstrates superior interpersonal skills and has developed a respectable work ethic through school and her job. Tough and gritty while also funny, sharp and endearing, this self-motivated young lady refuses to be held back from reaching her goals and is bound to set the world on fire while getting there!
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SRHS Announces April Staff Members of the Month
Congratulations to Jules Ryan and Amanda Fuller
Sanborn Regional High School is proud to honor two professionals as the April Staff Members of the Month. These people both go above and beyond the call of duty to make Sanborn such a special place for students.
Jules Ryan
 Ms. Ryan is an English teacher in the Freshman Learning Community. Her colleague, Ashley Millerd, describes her as an amazing educator. "She comes in ready to give her all to our students....She is creative, compassionate, and passionate about teaching and English. She inspires many of our students, especially the young woman on the Freshman Learning Community, using programs such as Girl Talk enrichment to empower students and to support them." Additionally, colleague Brittany Lombardo appreciates that Jules is "a fantastic member of the Freshman Learning Community and she has been key in helping me adjust to Sanborn! Her innovative ideas inspire me to look for new ways to engage my students." This year, Ms. Ryan has also assumed responsibilities as a school lead on the PACE project and she has provided strong leadership to the group.
Amanda Fuller
 Ms. Fuller has been a fantastic addition to our counseling staff. As the Student Assistance Counselor, she sees a wide variety of students --- from those who are dealing with substance abuse issues at home or with themselves, to students who are experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis. She has also been super engaged in the broader school community, lending her expertise as an advisor to the Life of a Student organization and providing professional development and coaching to staff. Ms. Rooney would like people to know that "Amanda is a tremendous resource for our students who are in crisis or who need reassurance on a daily basis. She goes above and beyond and I don't think people realize what a positive impact she has on our students. She works tremendously hard to help our students and is available 24/7 to offer assistance if needed."
Thank you, Ms. Ryan and Ms. Fuller, for being inspirations and role models to all of us at Sanborn!
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NH Art Institute Proessor Maureen Mills Visits Sanborn
A Message From Art Teacher & Team Leader Karen Ladd
Ceramics classes at SRHS had a unique opportunity on Thursday, March 30th to watch demonstrations given by
NH Art Institute
professor and professional artist,
Maureen Mills
, and her assistant, a senior at NHIA, Joshua Q. Fletcher. Students in periods 2 and 8 were able to watch the making of several slab forms with a variety of surface decoration, one of Mills' many specialties. Fletcher made forms alongside Mills, showing variety in construction and outcome. During Focused Learning Time, any student had the ability to attend a workshop where Mills and Fletcher showed students how to make clay rattles. Students in periods 3 and 5 were able to watch Mills make a variety of forms on the wheel - from bowls and cylinders to a completely closed sphere. Fletcher then altered the forms with darts, slip designs, etching, and other surface techniques. Students reported being inspired by Mills and Fletcher and have since attempted (with great success!) some of the techniques. We are so fortunate to have experienced this event free of charge - thanks to a new initiative Mills is conducting, where she visits high school ceramics programs across the state. Mills was excited to come to Sanborn, as she had heard great things about our art department and was impressed when she saw the work of our students and the facilities. The art department greatly thanks Maureen Mills and Joshua Q. Fletcher for their time and knowledge!
Mills, demonstrating a slab made cup
Mills and Fletcher decorating the surface of slabs
Fletcher, darting a cylinder that Mills made
The work Mills and Fletcher made over the course of a day
Mills, making a sphere on the wheel
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Modern Media Students Develop Fire Station Video for Newton
The Video Helped The Town of Newton Explain The Need For a New Fire Station
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SCREENAGERS Comes to Timberlane
A Message From The Timberlane Parent Advisory Forum
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO SANBORN FAMILIES:
Timberlane Parent Advisory Forum will be hosting two FREE showings of the award-winning documentary SCREENAGERS; neighboring community members are invited and encouraged to attend! This screening is available to parents, students (recommended for students in grade 5 and up), and community members. The event will be held in the auditorium at the Timberlane Performing Arts Center, 40 Greenough Rd, Plaistow, NH on
April 17, 2017 at 5pm
and 7p
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Filmmaker, parent, and physician Delaney Ruston reports the average child spends 6.5 hours a day looking at screens. This caused her to think about the friction occurring in homes and schools around negotiating screen time-friction she knew all too well.
In SCREENAGERS, as with her other award-winning documentaries on mental health, Dr. Ruston probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts children and teens' development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance. For more information please visit http://www.screenagersmovie.com/.
An informal question and answer session will immediately follow the documentary.
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Looking For Student Speakers For Graduation Events!
A Message From Principal Brian M. Stack
 Sanborn Regional High School is looking for students to deliver speeches for three graduation-related events: Scholarship Night, Class Day, and Graduation.
Who is eligible to apply?
All students in the Class of 2017 are encouraged to apply to be a student speaker at one of these events provided the student meets the three qualifications below.
- The student must be in good academic standing and on track to graduate with their class (no failing course grades or IWS grades) throughout the senior year.
- As a role model, the student may not have any major discipline infractions during their senior year (anything Level IV or above according to the student handbook is considered a major infraction) throughout the senior year.
- Have no more than 6 unexcused* absences to school throughout the senior year. *All absences are considered unexcused unless the school has documentation for a medical issue.
What kind of speech is appropriate to submit?
Students are encouraged to submit a speech for consideration at a graduation-related event. When deciding what topic or topics to focus the speech on, students should consider the following question: What key message or messages would I want given to me as a graduate at this ceremony? Although there is no official minimum or maximum length, an ideal speech would be between 500-750 words and would take approximately 5-7 minutes to deliver.
When is the speech due?
Students should send an electronic copy of their speech to Mr. Stack at his email address: [email protected] NO LATER THAN Friday May 5, 2017
What process will be used to select the winning speeches?
After May 5, Mr. Stack will turn over all the speeches to a jury of faculty members who will review them. This committee will select the speeches that have the most appropriate theme or message as semi-finalists. This review will be done blindly (no student names will be attached to the speeches). As part of this review, semi-finalist students may be asked to deliver a live version of their speech to the committee. The committee will identify the strongest public speakers and these students will be named finalists and offered the opportunity to deliver their speech at Scholarship Night, Class Day, or Graduation.
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Sanborn Ice Hockey Boosters to Host Golf Tournament
Come Support the Team!
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Prom Tickets
Prom Will Be Held May 12, 2017
Prom 2017 - Tickets will be on sale for Prom 2017 beginning in April. Tickets will be $90 per person or $180 per couple. Tickets will be sold at lunch. Please remember that all class dues must be paid to your class advisor or treasurer before purchasing tickets. Please see a member of the Junior Class Prom Committee with any questions or email Ms. Millerd at
[email protected].
PROM ELIGIBILITY POLICY
On Friday, May 12, Prom day, students must be in attendance at school and be present in all of their academic classes in order to participate in Prom. If there are extenuating circumstances that require you to miss a class at any time during the day, you must present documentation for the absence. Examples of documentation include notes from a doctor visit, a dentist visit, a court date, or an appointment at the Division of Motor Vehicles. Absences due to appointments that are related to Prom preparation are not excused or documented absences and will preclude you from attending Prom on the evening of May 12.
The bell schedule for Friday, May 12, will be as follows:
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GRADES 9 and 10
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GRADES 11 and 12
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B DAY
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B DAY
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7:20-8:05
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45
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45
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2
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8:09-8:54
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45
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8:09-8:54
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45
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8:58-9:43
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45
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8:58-9:43
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45
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9:47-10:32
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45
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9:47-10:32
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10:36-11:02
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LUNCH
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10:36-11:21
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45
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11:06-11:51
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LUNCH
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11:55-1:00
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65
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FLT 1
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11:55-1:00
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FLT 1
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1:05-2:10
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65
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FLT 2
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1:05-2:10
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FLT 2
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FLT 1 and FLT 2 periods have been designated academic classes for the purposes of re-teaching, intervention, and/or reassessment. Students will be notified by their teachers by May 11 at the latest if they are required to attend an FLT session on May 12. Students are responsible for checking their FLT schedule in the Enriching Students program. Students who do not attend their classes and scheduled FLT session(s) cannot attend prom.
- Students who are not scheduled for either FLT session may get dismissed after 11:51AM to get ready for the prom.
- Students who are scheduled for just one FLT session may get dismissed after 1:05PM to get ready for the prom.
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SRHS PTO Update
Mark your calendars for
Wednesday, April 12th!!! It's a Dough Raiser at Pizzaria Uno's in Haverhill. This fundraiser will benefit the Sanborn Regional High School PTO, Sanborn Music Boosters, and Sanborn Theatre Troupe. The money raised will help each group support the teachers, the students, and the school as a whole.
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2017 Scholarship Drive
Help Us Reach Our Goal of $75,000 in Local Scholarships For the Community!
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Black Bear Happenings
A Program Hosted by Kingston Recreation Department
Kingston Recreation is excited to present
A
NH Fish and Wildlife Stewards presentation
About
Black Bear Happenings in New Hampshire
On
May 13th 2017 @ 1pm
At the Rec Center 24 Main Street Kingston.
We think this will be an exciting and educational presentation
Treats will be provided - admission is free-
Donations appreciated
Questions? call Paul Butler 603 531 3337
Not Sponsored by SRSD
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Southern Rockingham Coalition for Healthy Youth
A Message From Director Charlotte Scott
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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.
Not Sponsored by the Sanborn Regional School District
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Help Sanborn End 68 Hours of Hunger
Make a Donation Today!
How you can help End 68 Hours of Hunger
Depending on the extent to which you want to become involved with the program, your participation can vary from a one- time contribution to monthly or even weekly participation.
Here is a list of the kinds of support that you can provide depending on your desired level of participation.
One event contributions:
You can send a single donation to P.O Box 240, Newton, NH 03858.
You can go shopping and purchase non-perishable food products (with expiration dates as far as possible into the future) and deliver them to us (requires prior arrangement so call us at (603)560-0151 or (978)210-1335 for a list of products and delivery arrangements).
You can host a fund raiser to earn money for the program. We can
help provide you with letter head, forms and if possible have someone there. We are gearing up for food drives this spring and summer and we need tons of volunteers for that to run smoo
thly!
Multiple event contributions
You can send us a check every month or as often as you wish to support our efforts.
You can set up a team to be responsible for one week each month. Packers go to the high school to our storage room, pack bags, and sometimes deliver them back to the schools filled.
You can help unload, sort, and store groceries after each delivery/purchase.
We currently need, canned pasta with meat, tuna, mayo, cereal bars/granola bars, crackers, cereal, canned fruit, jelly, and snacks or fun single serve items.
Perhaps you have your own ideas! We are open to suggestions! Call or write now!
Food donations can be dropped off at any of the Sanborn Schools in Newton and Kingston, the Nichols Library in Kingston, the Gale library in Newton and at Wicks and Whimsies 14 Main St, East Kingston, NH 03827.
Contact us: Program Coordinators:
Jenifer Hever 603 560 0151
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 Stack, Principal Ann Hadwen, Assistant Principal / FLC Michael Turmelle, Assistant Principal / Curriculum Michelle Catena,Guidance Director Vicki Parady-Guay, Athletic Director Angelica Mahoney, Special Education Building Coordinator |
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