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June 12, 2017     

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Upcoming Events

There is always something to do at SRHS. For a complete listing of our events for the 2016-2017 school year, click here .

 

For the District's 2016-2017 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:


Class of 2017 Graduation Events
Graduation Will be Held Friday, June 16, at 6:00 PM
 
Sanborn Regional High School will honor its Class of 2017 graduates during its 128th Commencement Exercises on Friday, June 16, 2017 beginning at 6:00 PM. Pending good weather, graduation will be held outdoors and seating will be unlimited. If it rains, graduation will be held in the gymnasium and tickets will be required for entry (each graduate will be provided 6 tickets to distribute to friends and family). The decision to hold graduation outdoors or indoors will be made on Thursday, June 15, 2017 by 5:00 PM *.  
Here are some other graduation- related activities that are open to the public:
1. Thursday, June 15: Baccalaureate Service at 7:00 PM at the First Congregational Church of Kingston at 6 Church Street in Kingston, NH. A reception with cake will follow.

3. Friday, June 16: Class Day at 11:00 AM on the Library Lawn (or in the Gym)
We hope you will join us in congratulating the Class of 2017 and wishing them well on the next chapter of their life!
  

* If graduation is held indoors, each graduate will receive six tickets for friends and family. Additionally, graduates will have the opportunity to enter into a lottery to request additional tickets as space is available.  
Sanborn Principal Brian Stack Honored at NH EDies Awards
Congratulations to Mr. Stack on Being Named the 2017 NH Secondary School Principal of the Year!
 
Each year, the "best of the best" in schools across New Hampshire convene in Manchester for the annual New Ha mpshire Excellence in Education Awards, also known as the EDies. At the EDies,
New Hampshire schools and individuals who meet high standards of excellence are recognized. The 24th Annual EDies were held on Saturday, June 10, 2017.

Sanborn Regional High School Principal Brian M. Stack was honored at this ceremony as the recipient of the 2017 New Hampshire Secondary School Principal of the Year Award. He will travel with his wife, Erica, to Washington, DC this fall to participate in the National High School Principal of the Year program and award ceremony.

Learn More About Mr. Stack

Mr. Stack has worked for the Sanborn Regional School District for over a decade, first as an Assistant Principal / Director of Curriculum and, since 2010, as Principal of Sanborn Regional High School. 

He lives with his wife Erica and his five children Brady, Cameron, Liam, Owen, and Zoey in Plaistow, NH. He graduated from Boston University with a BA in Mathematics and a BS in Mathematics Education. He received his M.Ed. in Educational Administration from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. Prior to Sanborn, he worked as a high school math teacher in Andover, Massachusetts and also served for six years as a school board member for the Timberlane Regional School District in Plaistow, New Hampshire.

Most recently, Brian received the 2017 New Hampshire Secondary School Principal of the Year Award given by the New Hampshire Association of School Principals. In the past, he was named the runner-up for the New Hampshire Assistant Principal of the Year Award by the New Hampshire Association of School Principals (NHASP) in the Spring of 2010. In the Spring of 2012 he was named a "40 Under 40" Leader in the community by the Eagle Tribune Publishing Company and the Merrimack Valley Business Magazine in North Andover, Massachusetts. In December of 2012, he was named the runner-up for the 2013 NHASP New Hampshire High School Principal of the Year Award. He is a strong advocate of personalized learning, competency education, and high school redesign for the twenty-first century.
 
Brian holds certification with both the New Hampshire and Massachusetts Departments of Education in both Math Education and Secondary School Administration. He is a member of the following professional organizations: NHASP: New Hampshire Association of School Principals / NASSP: National Association of Secondary School Principals, ASCD: The Association for the Supervision of Curriculum Development, and iNACOL: The International Association for K-12 Online Learning. Brian has presented on competency education and personalized learning in local and national conferences across the country. He has also worked as a consultant to schools and school districts on competency education design.

Brian is a member of the Speakers Bureau for the Nellie Mae Education Foundation in Boston, MA. He also regularly contributes as an expert in the field to Understood.org, a parent advocacy organization that works in conjunction with the National Center for Learning Disabilities in Washington, DC to help parents better understand how schools can and should meet the needs of students with disabilities.

In September 2017, Brian's first book on education will be published by Solution Tree Press. The book, which he co-authored with former Memorial Elementary School Principal Jon Vander Els, was written to help school leaders make the transition to a competency-based learning model in their own schools. The book is entitled Breaking With Tradition: The Shift to Competency-Based Learning in PLCs.

You can follow Mr. Stack on Twitter: @bstackbu. You can also visit his blog.
 
Senior Spotlight : Trevor Langlois
An Article by Principal Brian M. Stack


Editor's Note: Each week, one of our staff members will highlight the accomplishments of one of our grade 12 students.  
 
Trevor has been breaking the mold for high school students since his freshman year of high school when he shocked his friends and family, the school, and perhaps himself by being the first ever non-senior to win the Mr. Sanborn competition, a tradition that lasted for many years before Trevor's time at our school. Trevor won this event not because he trained for it, and not because he had the best talent that night. He won because he was himself. Trevor knows no limits. If someone tells him that he cannot do something, he will prove them wrong. While other students at fourteen may be bothered by what others would think of them for entering that competition, Trevor didn't care. The challenge was to win, and like with everything else that he does, Trevor accepted the challenge with determination, grit, and a positive attitude.

I have the utmost respect for Trevor, to the level that I hope my own children will share in his passion, enthusiasm, and willingness to help others and live each day with a single goal of making a difference. For many years, I have watched Trevor grow and mature into the successful young man that he is today. My earliest memories of him were from his middle school years, when he taught the karate class that my then 4 and 6 year old boys attended. Each class in that dojo, Trevor worked his magic, commanding the attention and respect for the entire class of children, sometimes numbering as many as twenty five. Each class he engaged them in their schooling in ways that veteran elementary school teachers long to be able to do, and yet it came so naturally for him to do this at such a young age.

At Sanborn, Trevor is a student in excellent academic standing. He will graduate this spring from Sanborn having also completed a two year course of study in the Building Construction program at the Seacoast School of Technology. Trevor's teachers constantly marvel at his work ethic and dedication in his classes. Although Trevor is the first to tell you he doesn't like playing the "game of school," the fact of the matter is, he is excellent at that game. Trevor recognizes that school will be his ticket to being able to follow his dreams in life, and he values greatly every relationship that he has developed with his teachers at Sanborn over the years.

For the past several months, Trevor has served as the director for the Merrimac location of Ocasio's True Martial Arts school. In this role, which he was hand-selected for by the owner of the company, Trevor has been assigned the difficult task of handling all aspects of marketing and business to establish this new studio in a new community, the third location for the growing karate school. In addition to start-up work, Trevor has been the head instructor at this location and has also played a significant role in hiring his staff. These tasks may seem foreign to most high school seniors, but again, this is yet another example of Trevor breaking the mold. He never ceases to amaze me. After graduation, Trevor plans to pursue a career in construction. He already has a job lined up!

Trevor, I will miss not seeing you every day at our school. I hope that you know that you have taught a tremendous amount about what we need to do as a school community to meet students where they are and help them succeed in life. Thank you for choosing Sanborn, and keep breaking the mold each and every day. You are truly a Sanborn success story!

 
Music Awards Night Honors Sanborn Musicians
By Music Teachers Nicole Bartlett, Matthew Bradd, Marilyn Cook, Allison Edge, and Erin Smith-Davis

On Tuesday, June 6, the Sanborn Regional Music Department hosted its annual music awards ceremony, with sponsorship and support of the Sanborn Music Boosters. Students from Sanborn Regional Middle School and Sanborn Regional High School in grades 8-12 were honored for their achievement in the band and choral programs. In addition many participation and superlative awards that were handed out, the music teachers would like to recognize the following students who received major awards that evening:

Director's Award, Abigail DesRosiers: This award is given to a senior who has demonstrated leadership skills, the drive to help their fellow students, and proven their commitment to the Music Department time and time again by helping whenever and wherever.

National School Choral Award, Michael Giordano: The highest honor for high school choral performers. It recognizes outstanding dedication, musical achievement, and acknowledges that this student is a positive presence within the choir and greater school community.

The John Philip Sousa Band Award, Taylor Szot: The John Philip Sousa Band Award is the pinnacle of achievement for a high school band student. Created in 1955, the award honors the top student in a high-school band and recognizes superior musicianship and outstanding dedication.



Booster Scholarships:

Sanborn Music Boosters Association Summer Scholarship Awards: This year, the Boosters gave out two $500 scholarships to be used for summer music programs. The recipients are Alexander George and Bryant Szot.

The Boosters have also started this year a $1,000.00 senior college scholarship. The recipient must enroll and successfully pass a music performance class in their first year of college. The first recipient of the senior scholarship is Maddie Ferarra.

Congratulations to all of our music students on their accomplishments!
Senior Spotlight : Kendall Burke
An Article By Art Teacher Karen Ladd
 
Editor's Note: Each week, one of our staff members will highlight the accomplishments of one of our grade 12 students. 

Kendall Burke has created a body of ceramics work that is one of the largest in the history of Sanborn Regional High School, and maybe it should be, since she has taken ceramics for three years!  Her cubby is consistently full with a rotating display of wheel thrown bowls, plates, and vases, as well as sculptures of all shapes and sizes.  She is currently working on a huge glazing project to replace our glaze tile display.  She made a brand new display and has to make every single glaze recipe (there are about 50!).  This is important, as it shows Kendall's overall concern for the entire ceramics community here, not just her own personal pursuits.  She is happy to help others who need help with glazing suggestions, trimming protocol reminders, finding tools and materials, or general project ideas.  She assists me by emptying work in the kilns and getting clay for students to use.  Kendall's work has grown tremendously in the last year, becoming more precise and finished.  Her pièce de résistance was most certainly her large sculpture of a buck, doe, and fawn, which was showcased at the District Arts Show in March.  A ceramic piece of this size is extremely difficult to accomplish, from controlling the dryness and integrity of the structure, to tedious glazing, and finally putting it all together in a cohesive display.  The care that Kendall took in seeing the project through was inspiring, as there were times that the structure had compromises and when the task seemed insurmountable.  Making the work for her father was most certainly a big driver of success.  It was lovely to witness his reaction upon seeing it for the first time at the show.  The pride in Kendall's face and the appreciation by her father was palpable.  

Woodshop Teacher Jack Kelly added:

    " On first meeting her, Kendall Burke does not  fit the profile of a typical shop student,
yet Mr Duffy and I have worked with Kendall Burke in two woodshop classes.  Kendall
has quickly risen to the top by taking on challenges that other students avoid.  Working
with the lathe her Junior year she made a spectacular cherry bowl   Her vintage pallet
style shelf was a combination of her artistic nature and craftsmanship.  This year she is
expanding her repertoire by making a table, with turned legs and an mitered top.

Kendall's attention to detail, artistic talent, perseverance and her professional attitude
make her a pleasure to work with.  Outside of class, she has shown a level of concern for
her fellow students which is a credit to her upbringing.   We are proud to have worked
with her the past 2 years."

As is demonstrated, Kendall never wastes a single second in class.  She works from start to finish, constantly busy with multiple tasks.  When not working on ceramics, Kendall is taking and editing photographs for Photography class or sanding and staining another woodshop masterpiece.  Kendall is truly an artist who keenly understands how to manipulate materials and make strong connections of purpose and  meaning.  Nearly all of Kendall's work has a district function that she plans in advance or comes to during the process.  


Currently, Kendall is undecided about what the future holds but is planning to attend Northern Essex Community College next year to take all her general education requirements.  I have no doubt that with her maturity, understanding of the complexities of the world, and drive to give her best, Kendall will find a passion worthy of pursuit.  We will miss her in the art department and have high hopes for the future!

Athletic News
An Update From the Athletic Boosters
      
 
Athletic Booster News


Congratulations to all of our Spring Athletes! In recognition of the fantastic season that you had, the Spring Sports Awards are scheduled for Monday, June 12, 2017 at 6:30 pm.   The Athletic Boosters sponsor this event and start the evening with a free pizza dinner for all Fall Athletes at 5:45 in the cafeteria. If you would like to join your athlete for dinner the cost per person is $5 which includes 1 slice of pizza, salad, a beverage and dessert or for $7 you can enjoy 2 slices of pizza, salad, beverage and dessert. Don't miss this wonderful event to honor our Spring Athletes following the dinner in the auditorium which includes awards, presentations and the fabulous Kevin Pillsbury power point presentation with photos of the Spring Athletes in action.

Congratulations and Best Wishes to all of our Graduating Athletes! Carry your Sanborn Pride with you after graduation wherever you go and remember to give back to your community! We hope to see you return to support your fellow teammates next year when you can.

It has been a pleasure to serve as your Public Relations officer on the Athletic Boosters for the last 7 years! Thank you to Mr. Stack for putting up with my late submissions and making sure our latest athletic news was published each week. After having three girls graduate from Sanborn I will be passing the torch to Lyn Cogswell for the 17-18 school year.
Deb Basiliere.
 

   
       
  
Senior Spotlight : Travis Lynch
An Article By Doreen Larson, Gina Drake, and Kathleen Babcock

Editor's Note: Each week, one of our staff members will highlight the accomplishments of one of our grade 12 students.
                       
Travis Lynch can be counted on to stand up for what he believes him.  He is a loyal friend, a quiet leader, and one of the politest young man that you will ever meet.  Travis isn't afraid to march to the beat of his own drum, and he will do so with honorable conviction based on what is right and wrong.  He will always stand up for what is right.  He never complains, is always positive, and has had to work harder than many to achieve his academic goals.  His recent acceptance to Great Bay Community College is an example of where that resilience and determination has taken him. 

Travis has been a dedicated member of the bowling team.  He is the first to offer help to anyone in need, whether it's a teacher who needs a task completed, or a student who can't solve a problem.  He will go out of his way to help others. Travis took the lead to provide an opportunity to other card-loving students and revitalized Card Club, an extracurricular activity that had faded.  He often can be found at a table at lunch, or after school, huddled with his peers and surrounded by on-lookers as he manipulates opportunities and uses strategies to win at his hand. He is also the consummate instructor, and loves to impart his wisdom to anyone willing to take the time to learn the game. 

A student recently beat Travis in a round of Magic, and he attributed the ability to do so to the one who taught him how to play: Travis.  Travis just shrugged his shoulders, and dealt out a new hand. Travis has also become a student leader in his vocational classes. Perseverance, resilience, and facing challenges head on, this describes Travis Lynch.     
 
Senior Spotlight : Ronnie Dube
An Article By Doreen Larson and Connie Carson

Editor's Note: Each week, one of our staff members will highlight the accomplishments of one of our grade 12 students.
                       
Ronny Dube walks into Sanborn Regional High School every day with a positive attitude and a work ethic that rivals our highest achieving students at Sanborn Regional High School.  He can be counted on to complete any task that is given to him, whether it's keeping up his blogs in Mrs. Ladd's class, or creating his own game designs through basic programming in Mr. Adams.  Given a task, Ronny just gets it done.  There is never a question about if, but when. Doreen Larson has worked closely with Ronny for several years before he came to the high school, and knows him best.  She says that this amazing young man can be described as responsible, determined and kind. Ronny is a hard worker and is driven to do the job at hand. "He enjoys 'hands on' tasks and has taken pride in his success in courses like ceramics, woodworking and automotive.

Ronny has many interests, including cars, movies, games and dirt bikes. He was also on the Sanborn's bowling team, and has enjoyed playing basketball in the gym, working out in the fitness room and walking the track.  In his senior year, Mrs. Larson says that Ronny has the opportunity to focus on what may become his future career when he leaves Sanborn.  "Ron's true passion is working with animals, which he has been able to cultivate here at Sanborn. Through many trips to Zoo Creatures, he has learned about fish keeping, and has been a leader in the starting up and maintaining of the aquarium in the Life Skills Room. He also spent his senior year with an internship at Petco, putting his knowledge to practical use. 

At the recent Partner's breakfast, Ronny was honored by his supervisors for his work at Petco throughout his senior year.  Because he has such a highly developed skill for being detail-oriented, he is able to complete intricate tasks involving aquatic care and water testing that exceeds that of a typical employee, his supervisors noted.  He will complete tasks that other employees don't particularly like, and he will do it precisely every time.  If you are lucky enough to know Ronny, then you are truly fortunate. He leaves an imprint on your heart and a smile on your face."  Mrs. Larson believes that she has truly " been extremely blessed to have known and worked with Ron for 12 years", noting that she has reveled in having had the privilege to be able to "glimpse into his wondrous world."
 
Senior Spotlight : Haley Basiliere
An Article By Social Studies Teacher Brian Gray

Editor's Note: Each week, one of our staff members will highlight the accomplishments of one of our grade 12 students.
                       
Haley Basiliere will be graduating this year from Sanborn Regional High School but her mark will always be felt in the Sanborn Community. Haley has been a successful student athlete during her four years walking through the Sanborn hallways. While some may see her as quiet, she let's her actions talk for her. She has been a three sport athlete playing field hockey, basketball and tennis and has excelled at all of them. She help our Sanborn girls field hockey team make the semifinals her junior year and led them to a second round playoff appearance in their first year moving up to division two her senior year.  She has been at the top of the ladder for tennis  and has represented the Sanborn team in year end tournaments. In basketball, she was a captain for the first undefeated season in Sanborn history at the junior varsity level as a sophomore and recently one of the captains that led the Girls  Varsity team to a 15-5 record and their first home playoff win in over twenty years. She was also selected to multiple All State Teams and All Area Eagle Tribune teams for her playing abilities.  She is always an integral part to her team success because of her ability to push her teammates and is an excellent role model for any player participating in Sanborn sports. She is coach-able, dependable, dedicated and truly is a coach's dream to work with.

Haley is also active in the school community. She has been an active member of our Life of a Student Leadership Club and has worked in many capacities. She has worked with 8th grade students to help them transition to high school, completed community service and help design the Pride card reward system that students use to earn points for attending Sanborn events. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and works as a counselor at Camp Lincoln in the summers. She is also an excellent student and was named a scholar athlete this year by the NHIAA. Haley Basiliere is an exemplar of what it means to be a Sanborn Student Athlete. She is extremely good with time management because of all of her commitments, she can collaborate with anyone because of her work in sports and the community and has prove the be successful because of her drive and determination.

Haley has always proven to be a remarkable person because of her ability to take on any challenge. She will always be the player who wants the last shot in a clutch situation or will step up when she is needed. She has a rare determination that will take her far in life and always allow her to lead by example. She has been a role model student athlete and a true example of Sanborn Pride during her time at Sanborn. She will be missed in the Sanborn Community when she graduates but will be a welcomed addition to the student body at the University of New England next fall.
 
Senior Spotlight : Mariah German
An Article By Spanish Teacher Tony Kinsley

Editor's Note: Each week, one of our staff members will highlight the accomplishments of one of our grade 12 students.
                       
Mariah German is a bright, intelligent and motivated student who has an excellent work ethic . She is currently enrolled in the Clarkson School, which is a program for high school seniors that allow them to finish high school in college. Mariah is currently studying Mechanical Engineering and she is planning on pursuing a career in Manufacturing or Packaging Engineering. At Clarkson she is involved in many different extracurricular activities such as Swing Club, Ultimate Frisbee and Orchestra and is an active member of Alpha Kappa Psi.

Her success is not a surprise for her Sanborn teachers, who already were aware of her many talents. Dr. Timothy Young said: " I had the privilege of writing a recommendation for Mariah to attend full-time college during her "12th grade" year. After she had been a pillar of the Math Team, and rocking Physics Honors, it was an honor to do my (little) part to get her to Clarkson Univ. But realize that it was Mariah's hard work that got her into a challenging college engineering program!  I miss seeing her in Calculus this year, but I know that she is getting a rigorous education at Clarkson."

In a similar vein Art teacher Karen Ladd says "Mariah has pushed herself consistently the entire time I have known her - particularly in the areas of math and science, and ultimate Frisbee!  She thrives on challenge, causing her to make the leap to college after her junior year.  Clarkson University is a leader in engineering and while incredibly difficult, gives Mariah incredible experiences and opportunities that she is so excited to continue.  I'm proud of her drive and accomplishments!"
Mariah is a true leader that leads by example and is an excellent role model for her peers. She can be strong and keep a kind and positive attitude at the same time; she can make her point without being aggressive or offending anyone. Once Mariah has decided what she wants to do, nothing can stop her until her goal is achieved. She works hard and consistently in order to succeed despite the challenges she might find on her way.
 
 
Aquaponics - My Experiment
An Article By Student Brandon Hull


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    As part of working with tanks, I built an aquaponics tank with Mr. Enright. Aquaponics is a system that takes the fish nutrients out of the water, brings them through a PVC pipe and gives plants the water and nutrients that they need to grow. The nutrients that the plants get are from the goldfish waste, which is ammonia-based. The ammonia is carried through a tube by a pump to the PVC pipe. In the PVC pipe, there are plants that are planted in plastic cup baskets. The roots of the plants take out the ammonia and with the help of healthy bacteria, turn it into nutrients that help them grow. This process occurs in nature and is known as the nitrogen cycle. (See image below)
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    In the tank, there are goldfish which are fed every day. The water in the tank goes through a round sponge filter and through a section of plastic tubing to the pump. The pump connects to another piece of tubing which goes to a Y connector. At the Y connector, it splits the water in two separate directions so that there are two PVC pipes for growing plants. The water then filters back into the tank.
    The plants that have been planted in the PVC holders are green beans, parsley, romaine lettuce and spring lettuce. These usually grow quickly, but we had to start over the first time because the plants were not getting enough water. To fix this problem, we had to take the PVC piping off of the stand, and take the wooden stand to the wood shop. Then we took some of the height off to lower it to the tank, and we made it tighter by using screws instead of nails and gluing the boards together. We also changed the PVC pipe from smaller sections and Y's, to one straight piece. We had to do this because the plants weren't getting enough water. Now that the straight piece is used, the plastic cup baskets get enough water and everything is back in working order.
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(Making adjustments to improve water flow and operation of the system.)
 
With the improvements made, the plants were able to receive a steady supply of water and enriching their growth. Aquaponics is one of many possibilities for the future of farming, and an area I would like to see developed in the Sanborn greenhouse!
 
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(Demonstrating the aquaponics system to Dr. Blake at the Sanborn open house.)

Kingston Community Library Summer Reading Program
A Message From Library Director Rebekka Mateyk
 
Summertime is reading time!  Join us as we explore the Summer Reading Program theme, "Build a Better World". We are planning a six-week program at the library that includes programming for children and adults.
Sign ups start the week of June 19. Join us for the big kick-off event at Camp Lincoln on June 26, 5-8pm
 
Kids will build and compete in duck races, build a lean-to, and explore the forest with Gerry with the Campcraft Kids Club. We will have a theatre program which will meet weekly. We will be building a solar oven, edible architecture and we will visit the moon, come in to see how. We are also offering an incentive raffle for patrons who can earn tickets by reading and attending our events. We will be awarding some great prizes including Canobie Lake tickets and ice cream coupons.
 
SRP Theatre:  Fridays at 4pm starting on Friday, June 30.
Overall : Interested in theatre? Want to shine on the Broadway stage someday? Come join the Kingston Community Library's Summer Theatre program. Activities will include monologue/scene work, team-building exercises, improvisational theatre games, and rehearsals for an end of the summer play!
 
Improv Fun : Anything can happen in live theatre, therefore be prepared by learning improvisational techniques through various fun-filled theatre games!
 
Everything Ensemble : There is no "I" in theatre! Come learn how to be a part of a theatrical team and ensemble through different team building exercises.
 
Random Theatre! :  Write your own play with a random set of rules! Small groups of kids will be given a character, a prop, a setting, and a genre they must use to create a short skit.
 
Beatrix Potter's Birthday : Celebrate the creator of Peter Rabbit's birthday by performing in a short play. Children will dress up as well-known characters from her stories and perform for a public audience. (There will be 2 mandatory rehearsals that children must attend if they sign up).
 
For more information, please visit us or email us at info@kingston-library.org
Extended FLT Sessions for Grades 9-11 on June 19 and 20
A Message From Principal Brian M. Stack

Dear Parents/Guardians of Sanborn Regional High School Grade 9-11 Students,
In order to provide students with every possible opportunity to obtain full credit for all classes, we are offering a modified class schedule on the last two days of school, June 19-20. On these days, we will run 90-minute extended Focused Learning Time (FLT) periods.
 
FLT is typically offered as part of our regular schedule each day for 40 minutes and provides an opportunity for students to engage in personalized intervention, extension, and enrichment. During these end-of-year extended FLT periods, teachers will be available to work with students on projects for competency recovery.  Students will also be able to begin the work on credit recovery courses if needed.  
 
Please understand that attendance at these extended FLT sessions is mandatory for all students not passing a competency or who have not finished any required work in one or more of their courses. These sessions will provide students with the opportunity for teacher supported competency recovery that will not be available over the summer.  If students are not able to make up the competency/credit at the end of the year, they will likely have to repeat the class next school year.
Students who are passing all of their competencies and who have completed all required work for their classes will not be required to attend these extended focused learning opportunities. Please be aware, however, that bus transportation will only be available at the end of the regular school day at 2:10PM. 

Your child will be notified by their teacher(s) by Friday, June 16 at the latest if they will be required to stay for any and all of the extended FLT sessions. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's grades, please contact your child's teacher(s) at (603) 642-3341.
 
The schedule for the days at the end of the year will be as follows:
 
SRHS Bell Schedule: Grades 9-11
Time
Minutes
June 19
June 20
7:20-8:50
90
FLT (For Period 2)
FLT (For Period 1)
8:55-10:25
90
FLT (For Period 6 Grade 9,11)
(Period 5 Grade 10)
FLT (For Period 3)
10:30-12:00
90
FLT (For Period 7)
FLT (For Period 4)
12:00-12:40
40
LUNCH
LUNCH
12:40-2:10
90
FLT (For Period 8)
FLT (For Period 5 Grades 9, 11)
 
Technology Device Collection
 
All students are required to turn in their school-issued technology device for the summer to the library (For most students, this is their Chromebook). Students will be re-issued this same device in the fall. Device collection will be conducted in advisory in the school days leading up to June 16. Students who do not turn in their device before the last day of school will be held responsible for the lost / missing item.
                        
Please contact the office at (603) 642-3341 if you have any questions about this plan.
 

Southern Rockingham Coalition for Healthy Youth
A Message From Director Charlotte Scott

THE EARLIER A PERSON START SMOKING, DRINKING OR USING OTHER DRUGS, THE GREATER THE LIKELIHOOD OF DEVELOPING ADDICTION
 
When a young person uses alcohol, marijuana or other drugs as a coping method for anxiety, depression or stress, it replaces the actual processing of feelings and the emotional coping process is stunted. The brains ability to manage stress is now lowered because it has not experienced the natural passing of the feeling, and the young person hasn't found and used a healthy behavior to aid in coping with the pressure and stress. This could lead to a difficulty in processing and managing emotions into and throughout adulthood. Skipping these crucial steps to healthy development, and replacing them with artificial rewards, primes the young brain for addiction.  

Delaying age of first use of any substance GREATLY REDUCES the likelihood of becoming addicted.
  • 9 out of 10 people who misuse or are addicted to nicotine, alcohol marijuana or other drugs began using these substances before they were 18.
  • People who began using addictive substances before age 15 are nearly 7 times likelier to develop a substance use disorder than those who delay first use until age 21 or older
  • Every year that substance use is delayed during the period of teen brain development,the risk of addiction and substance misuse decreases
SoRock is a Federal Drug Free Communities Coalition committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing youth substance misuse in the towns of Atkinson, Danville, Fremont, Hampstead, Kingston, Newton, Plaistow & Sandown NH. Our mission is to promote, support, and sustain healthy choices for children, youth and families in our communities by actively working to reduce and prevent alcohol, marijuana, prescription and other drug misuse. There are many ways to stay up to date on what is happening in prevention in your area while also getting helpful tips for keeping youth drug free! Check out our website, join our mailing list and like us/follow us on Facebook and Twitter. We would love for you to join us! Prevention is everyone's business!!

Please contact SoRock or your Sanborn Student Assistance Counselor, Amanda Fuller for additional resources 642-3341 x 116 afuller@sau17.net

 
Charlotte Scott, Coalition Coordinator
SoRock Coalition for Healthy Youth
sorocknhcc@gmail.com
642-3341 x 196
www.sorocknh.org
 

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
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
Email: sanbornnh@end68hoursofhunger.org

 
Not Sponsored by the Sanborn Regional School District 
Reduced Rate Home Internet
Find Out If Your Family Qualifies For This Program
 
 
 
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