SANBORN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
POINTS OF P.R.I.D.E.
A weekly newsletter that promotes our core values of
P ersonalization, R isk-Taking, I ntegrity, D iscovery, and E mpowerment
December 31, 2018

Sanborn Regional High School
17 Danville Road
Kingston, New Hampshire 03848
(603) 642-3341

Proud recipient of the 2018
NH Excellence in Education Award
Sanborn Regional School District will be closed for school from December 31 - January 1. Happy Holidays!
Save The Date! Parent/Teacher Conferences on January 14
Senior Spotlight: Kendra Melesky
Note: Each week, we will feature 1-2 seniors with a spotlight article, written by a staff member.
This article was written by teacher Aaron Cass
Under that disarming smile is clever mind and wicked whit. Kendra's that student who can totally roast you in class when you didn't even see it coming, but you just can't help but adore her. 

Kendra has a passion for art and literature, and loves to express herself. Though she hasn't been writing much lately, her creativity flows when she puts pen to paper. Her fiction is intriguing and her poetry complex and rich with emotion. And when she's not away at SST, you'll most likely find her here in the art room working on her paintings, making landscapes with colored pencil, and dreaming up outer-spacey themed canvases.

After Sanborn, Kendra plans to pursue a degree in criminal justice. She's thinking she'll start off at a community college -- hopefully living on campus in the dorms -- and transfer to a four-year from there. 

In the meantime, she has been holding down two jobs in addition to school. She works at a pet supply store, where she enjoys her time with the animals. She also works at a diner in Lowell, with a bunch of sweet older customers who call her 'sweet-haaht' and appreciate her even if they don't tip so well.

One of her teachers from sophomore year, Michelle Wheeler says, "Whenever I see Kendra in the hallway, she greets me with a smile and a wave. Kendra has a great sense of humor with the right amount of sass to keep others on their toes. She showed growth during her sophomore year in Your Government Your Money when she applied her skills and common sense to the work at hand. With her personality and wit, I'm sure she'll be a great addition to the field of criminal justice."

Kendra, it has been a pleasure getting to know you over the last couple years. Good luck with community college and the criminal justice degree, and don't forget to stop by and say hello. 

Dogtown 4 ever!
Senior Spotlight: Steven Daly
Note: Each week, we will feature 1-2 seniors with a spotlight article, written by a staff member.
This article was written by teacher Donna Moseley
Steven Daly enlisted in the Marine Corps last June, is in their delayed entry program and will leave for Paris Island, SC shortly after graduation. After he serves he intends to continue his education and become a lawyer. Though he is not sure that his academic time at Sanborn has prepared him for the Marine Corp he does believe he is leaving Sanborn with the knowledge and work ethic he will need to continue his education.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Steven has also been a valued member of many sports team. He was a member of the Soccer team his Freshman, Sophomore and Junior years and played on the Hockey and Tennis teams all four years. Sports have given Steven the opportunity to stay in good health and a positive place to channel his energy and competitive nature. His time as a member of these teams, working toward common goals have helped him prepare for the physical and mental demands of joining the Marine Corps.

Steven speaks fondly of his time at Sanborn, in particular he has enjoyed his PE and social studies classes. He also genuinely likes and appreciates all of his teachers and the the work they do everyday. Steven is an easy young man to like and is easy to get along with. Steven’s teachers recognize his maturity and commitment to serve our country and respect him for both.

Steven’s relationship with Spanish teacher, Colin McQueen has been especially important and influential. He has identified Mr. McQueen as a mentor throughout his time at Sanborn and expresses a tremendous amount of respect for him. 

The respect is clearly mutual as Mr McQueen describes “Stevie” as “an incredibly driven and passionate young man.” He goes on to say, “I don't know if I've had a more competitive student in my teaching career and I respect him deeply for the way he allows that trait to push him to excel. I also applaud him for being such a well rounded person, socially, athletically, and academically. He finds balance in all things.”
School Counseling Office Update
A Message From Heidi Leavitt, School Counseling Director
Have you started looking forward to the 19-20 school year yet? It is hard to believe it but in the school counseling office that is exactly what we do in January. When students return from their winter break, they will be selecting courses for next year. The process will look a little different this year as students will have individual conferences with their core academic teachers to choose the course that is best for them given their interests and post-secondary plans. Once the core classes are chosen, counselors will be going into English classes for Sophomores and Juniors and Math classes for Freshmen to help them choose their electives. This process will be completed by the end of January. Look for a letter with your child’s course selection in the mail during the first week of Feb. Those letters will need to be returned with a parent or guardian’s signature. The 2019-2020 SRHS Program of Studies will be on the high school web page within the next two weeks for you to review with your child as you approve the courses they will be taking. It is important to remember that these are course requests and not a schedule. All elective courses are subject to interest as to whether or not they are run.

Seniors continue to receive college acceptances everyday. It is important for them to remember to log their acceptances into Naviance. Also, if your child has decided definitively where he/she will be attending, please remind them to log that too. Counselors send out mid year and final transcripts based on the information in Naviance thus it is important to keep it up to date. Make sure to come up to the school counseling office to pick up the monthly scholarship newsletter. Every year thousands of dollars goes unawarded because no one applies for the scholarships. Don’t leave free money on the table!

Do you think your Junior would like to earn college credits before finishing high school? Wouldn’t it be great to earn their English Comp 101 credits while studying in Ireland? Northern Essex Community College is offering a study abroad opportunity for current juniors for next summer. If you and your child are interested in this amazing opportunity, please contact their school counselor.  

Sophomores will have an opportunity to hear about the many programs offered at the Seacoast School of Technology (SST) on January 7th. Many of these programs offer college credit through Great Bay Community College but more importantly they offer skills for students to obtain viable employment right out of high school. There are many jobs available in the trades and manufacturing sectors in NH and SST offers a seamless path to these industries.

Students in grades 9, 10 and 11 should have received their PSAT scores by this point through College Board. When students return from winter break there will be an opportunity to attend an FLT session with the school counseling team to learn how to improve their scores. This is especially important for juniors who will be taking the SAT in the spring. Parents of Freshmen and Sophomores, do you wonder what PSAT, SAT and other acronyms mean when it comes to college and career readiness? On January 28th in the high school library, the school counseling team will offer a information session to help you to prepare your child for whatever path they choose after high school - college, career, or the military. There are steps to take even as underclassmen to put them in the best position possible for when their time comes to leave SRHS.

Finally, speaking about leaving SRHS, seniors who are struggling in their classes or who have online course work that is not completed to at least the 50% point will be meeting with their counselors at the end of January for academic probation meetings. Academic probation means that a student has been removed from the graduation list. They can earn their way back onto the list by completing the steps needed to graduate. If your child is placed on this list, you will receive a letter from their administrator and school counselor outlining what steps they need to take as well as what activities they are not allowed to participate in if they are on the list (prom, senior harbor cruise). Please remember that even if you have paid for the activity and your child does not finish their tasks before the date of the event, you will not be refunded the money paid. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s readiness to graduate, please contact their school counselor.  



Exeter Adult Education Spring Courses
Exeter Adult Education has released its Spring course list. Click the button below to see it.
Athletic Booster Update
Our next meeting will be Thursday January 17th, 2019

Our signup genius has been updated for the Basketball Season, come on out and join us to cheer on the players!
Derailed Boutique Offering Prom Specials for Sanborn Students!
Derailed Boutique
3 Newton Junction Road
Kingston, NH

Is offering 10% off all Prom wear for Sanborn Regional High School Students

This offer expires 5/19/19.

Flyers are up in the School Counseling Office, or you just mention the flyer.

Please support this business.  The owner, Chyane Parrillo, is a Sanborn graduate!


Calling All Alumni! Can You Help With Our Alumni Round Table?
Yearbook Information
Come To The Next PTO Meeting!
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 next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 16th at 6pm in Room 137 at the school. We normally meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6pm.

If you have any questions or information you would like to share with our organization, please contact Barbara Munroe, PTO President, at bemunroe1@gmail.com or Tammy Gluck, PTO Vice President, at tammykgluck@gmail.com. 
An Update From Southern Rockingham Coalition for Youth (SoROCK)
Hello Sanborn Community!

I hope everyone is staying warm. SoRock has just wrapped up our free Staying Connected with your Teen workshop through Teen Institute. Those who attended learned skills for increasing communication and decreasing conflict, ways to bond with their teen, strategies for preventing high-risk behaviors, how to involve your teen at home in problem-solving, decision making, and responsibility and more. If you missed the workshop but are interested in attending one in the future, please contact us for more information.  

We will soon be wrapping out our winter session of the P.A.S.T.A Caregiver and grandparent support group with plans of a third session in the spring. The next meeting is on Monday 12/17 at 6pm at the Danville Community Center. We are currently looking for input from caregivers and grandparents in this position to help us prepare for, and possibly to attend, a meeting with one of our NH Senators in the New Year. The meeting will be focused on filling gaps and meeting the needs of this growing population for both caregivers and the children.  

SoRock would like to acknowledge that the holiday season is a stressful one and is not necessarily joyful for everyone. Please remember self-care and stay connected to others. If you know someone who is struggling reach out and remind them, they are not alone. If you are in need resources, please visit 
www.naminh.org.

SoRock is a community-based coalition with over a 25-year history of working collaboratively with federal, state and local organizations to help promote, support and sustain healthy choices for families in our communities. We do this by actively working to reduce and prevent alcohol, marijuana, prescription and other drug misuse.  SoRock relies on community engagement to be successful in it’s mission. Please visit our website sorocknh.org or follow us on social media @SoRockNH to stay up to date on prevention programming and events in the area.  If you would like to get more involved reach out to me at sorocknhcc@gmail.com or give me a call anytime at 603-642-3341 x 196
 
Charlotte Scott
Coordinator, 
SoRock Coalition for Healthy Youth
An Important Message From School Administrators:
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PTO Clothing Donation Bins
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
Brian M. Stack
Principal
Bob Dawson
Assistant Principal
Steve Krzyzanowski
Assistant Principal
Heidi Leavitt
Counseling Director
Vicki Parady-Guay
Athletic Director