Personalization, Risk-Taking, Integrity, Discovery, and Empowerment

Robert Crawford (AKA Craw Daddy) is an absolute legend in the Sanborn community. It is a great honor to be writing this senior spotlight about Robert and his impact on our school. I’ve known Robert for 3 years and had him in math class during his sophomore year. It’s been a pleasure getting to know him more as the advisor for Super Smash Bros. Club. Robert founded the club and has always been incredibly welcoming to new members. He is always ready to teach someone younger or newer to the game. I’ll definitely miss Robert in his role as club president, but won’t miss him constantly beating me with Banjo Kazooie.

There’s a lot more that I could say about Robert, but an unprecedented number of former and current teachers are able to say it even better.

Spanish teacher Mr. McQueen recalls an early meeting with Robert, which speaks to his showmanship.

“When Robert was in Middle School, while attending a Sanborn Bowling match as a spectator, he challenged me and Mr. White to a game. He then proceeded to crush us both, even bowling a strike backwards and between his legs, effectively throwing salt on our collective wound. We were left humbled and speechless.”

Mr. White remembers this interaction slightly differently.

“I seem to remember meeting Robert at a bowling match while he was in middle school. I remember feeling a bit confused when he approached Mr. McQueen and myself and asked if we would "like to see a magic trick?" "Who wouldn't?" I asked myself as I answered "sure". Robert not only made a quarter disappear in front of my eyes, he also showed me that it re-appeared in my iced coffee, by sticking his hands in, and pulling out the quarter. Robert immediately became one of my favorites, as we shared a passion for marvel movies and a good joke!”

Ms. Lombardo reflects on Robert’s immeasurable amount of pep during our Winter Carnivals and Pep Rallies.

“Robbie has made himself a celebrity! He is honestly the star of any Homecoming or Winter Carnival routine he is in. Whether it was his fire Rick Astley performance or his Scooby Doo impersonation- he stole the show! I have loved watching Robbie embrace high school these last 4 years and will miss him dearly! I wish the best of luck to him!”

Mrs. Westergen has these kind words to say about Robert as he approaches the end of his senior year.

“I had Robert in Forensic Science last year. He was an excellent student; I always appreciated how much time he took to get his evidence sketches just right. I could always depend on him for the latest updates on what movies were debuting on Disney+ each week and for a good laugh. He has a great sense of humor!”

Ms. Vitolo is able to speak to Robert’s wide range of skills and knowledge.

“Robbie is a super rad kid. I enjoyed being his advisor and having him in my 3D design class. His sense of humor was something I always looked forward to everyday. He has a wealth of knowledge about anything Marvel and Elton John. And, He loves the Gremlins! He is helpful and offers new ways of doing things that aren't immediately what I would think of. I appreciate that about him. I will always remember him, but especially when I see his black spray-painted square. Robbie, keep on truckin'!”

Mrs. Hambucken has fond memories of working with Robert in the theater.

"I had the pleasure of working with Robert in a drama production and at New England Theatre Conference, and his energy and positivity were infectious. He is dedicated, cooperative, and respectful, all qualities that will serve him well in all that he does."

Mrs. Smith Davis recalls even more of Robert’s prolific theater career and I totally agree with her take on Robert’s performance as Mr. De Pinna.

“I met Robert his freshman year in my drama class, and I've also gotten to know him through many drama club productions. I'm really pleased to have him in class again this year as a senior. Robert is one of those students that brings energy and joy everywhere he goes. He always has a story or funny anecdote to share whenever you see him. While there are many memories that come to mind, perhaps one of my favorites was last year when he played Mr. De Pinna in our Fall 2019 production of You Can't Take it With You. He took the initiative and added lots of his own ideas and flare into his character, including making a massive leap over a couch during an escape scene, which resulted in a highly entertaining and hilarious performance! I know I will miss seeing Robert in the halls at Sanborn next year, but I wish him all the best in his future endeavors!”

As if we needed more evidence of Robert’s keen sense of humor and loyalty, Ms. Dawn Marie Jones had this to say.

“Robert is a young man who has great knowledge and will go far in life, doing exactly WHAT he chooses to do. His sense of humor is unforgettable, and loves to make people laugh. Once Robert befriends you, he will never forget who you are and will always make the effort to do anything for you. He is definitely a person who will make an impression on you that will last forever.”

Mrs. Drake brought an incredibly sweet handwritten note for Robert, which I’ve transcribed below.

“Robert has grown so much since freshman year! He is one of the most talented kids I know. Singing, dancing, comedy, he can do it all! He lights up the room the second he walks in. Robert thrives in school and never misses a Zoom session. He also loves volunteering at the Austin House. I know Robert is destined to achieve whatever he wants in life. I will miss his ability to always make me laugh. I wish Robert the best of luck after High School. I’m so proud of you!”

I think Ms. Carson summarizes what we all love about Robert with these words.

“Robert is smart, kind, and has the most energy of any student I have known. He laughs easily, and likes to make others feel good. He has had to overcome challenges that no one should have, but takes life in stride and pushes forward, and always positive. In my opinion, he is Mr. Sanborn!"

I couldn’t agree with her more. Robert, I’m so proud of all that you’ve accomplished here at Sanborn and I’m legitimately excited to see what you’ll do next. Sanborn will never be the same without you.

(also now maybe I can win some SSB games)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

In order to provide students with every possible opportunity for students to demonstrate learning (or competency) in all classes, we are offering 2 flexible learning recovery days with a modified class schedule on March 17 and 24, 2021. On these days, we will run a series of Focused Learning Time (FLT) periods.

FLT is typically offered as part of our regular schedule each day and provides an opportunity for students to engage in personalized intervention, extension, and enrichment. Please understand that attendance at these extended FLT sessions is mandatory for all students who have been assigned by a teacher to attend. These sessions will NOT conflict with SST or NECC. Students in those programs are expected to attend those programs as usual.

Students who are not assigned to any FLT sessions by a teacher 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 12:00PM. Students not assigned to FLT for a class should continue their learning independently, with assignments that are in the Google Classroom for that particular class.

Your child will be notified by their teacher(s) at least one day prior to their scheduled intervention for any and all of the extended FLT sessions on a flexible day. Students who are not required to attend any FLT sessions do not need to come to school and will not have the absence count against them that day. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s grades, please contact your child’s teacher(s) by email (preferable) or by phone at (603) 642-3341.

The schedule for this day will be as follows:

The New Hampshire Extended Learning Opportunity Network (NH ELON) announced today that they have selected Sanborn’s own Kerrie Alley-Violette as the recipient of the 2021 New Hampshire Extended Learning Opportunity Coordinator of the Year Award. This award is sponsored by the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association.

Mrs. Alley-Violette, a business and technology teacher for the school, coordinates all Career Pathways and Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) programs for students. These provide a vast array of career exploration and credit-bearing learning opportunities for students to pursue outside of school, including job shadows and career speakers series to industry tours and credit-bearing internships and other extended learning opportunities. Each year, hundreds of students take advantage of work-based learning programming developed by Mrs. Alley-Violette.

To put it in perspective, in the 2019-2020 school year Mrs. Alley-Violette collaborated with over 85 community partners and organizations to bring in over 50 community career speakers and provide 134 students with various ELOs.

Sanborn’s Career Pathways program is considered a model program in the state providing pathways for students to engage in authentic, real-world learning opportunities. The program has grown tremendously over the past few years under her direction and leadership. Mrs. Alley-Violette shares her expertise regularly with educators working in similar roles in other New Hampshire schools.

To put it in perspective, in the 2019-2020 school year Mrs. Alley-Violette collaborated with over 85 community partners and organizations to bring in over 50 community career speakers and provide 134 students with various ELOs.

Principal Brian M. Stack had this to say about Mrs. Alley-Violette. “I can’t think of a better recipient for this award. At Sanborn, Mrs. Alley-Violette works tirelessly to bring innovative and relevant work-based experiences to all of our students. She recognizes the importance of helping all students find their pathway to success, and many have come back after graduation to tell us how critical her program was to their success. We are fortunate that she is a part of our Sanborn family.”

School Counseling Director Heidi Leavitt added this: “Kerrie is truly a teacher who does not see limitations in students. I am continually impressed with her ability to find a match between a student, their academic needs and an experience that will help to engage that student in their learning, oftentimes in ways that they have never been engaged in before.”

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Alley-Violette on this very important honor!

College is expensive! During the 2020-2021 school year 21 Sanborn juniors and seniors have been taking advantage of an opportunity which will save them a significant amount of money in the future. They have been taking classes at Northern Essex Community College. They have taken Psychology, Applied Math, Calculus II, American Sign Language, Intro to Business, Intro to Criminal Justice and several of our seniors are just a few classes off from earning an Associates Degree! We are excited to be able to continue this program next year.

Sanborn joins several other area high schools in this venture and offers the chance for Sanborn students to travel each day (by bus) to the college campus to take college classes with other area high school students. This program has been designed for students who will be entering grades 11 and 12 in the fall. Families will be responsible for a tuition cost for the program, but that cost is far below the regular NECC tuition rate.

On March 15th at 6:00 via Youtube Live, the counseling department and Northern Essex Community College (NECC) will host an information session about this program.  These classes are dual enrollment credits which means that students will earn high school as well as college credit. All dual enrollment courses are weighted as an Advanced Placement course and they count for NCAA credit if they are core classes. Students will take 2 classes in the fall (Sept - Dec), 2 classes in the spring (Jan - May) and 1 class in the late spring (May - June). This will allow students to accrue up to 30 college credits before they graduate (if they participate in the two year program). Students will be bussed from SRHS everyday at 12 and will return by 2:10 in order to still participate in sports and clubs (students will need to make arrangements for days that they need to leave early for games).  

Classes for the Early College program will cost $375 each which is a significant savings - a freshman English class costs on average $1,849 at UNH and a freshman English class at Great Bay Community College is $645. Students who register will be able to take advantage of other classes at NECC during summer 2021 as well as summer 2022 which means they have the potential to earn their associates degree before they graduate from high school. Students will need to pass an assessment in order to participate in the program. At this meeting, we will discuss the variety of supports in place to help your student to be successful. In addition, we will review the many schools that NECC has an articulation agreement with which means that these institutions automatically accept credits/specific courses that have been taken at NECC. Early College programs help students to become familiar with college expectations with the safety net of high school underneath them, students gain confidence in their abilities and there is a tremendous cost savings to the family and student. Research with Early College students has shown that they are more likely to complete their college degree and complete it in a shorter time period than their peers (American Institute for Research, 2013).  

If you have any questions, please email Heidi Leavitt at hleavitt@sau17.net

ATTENTION SENIORS!

It is time to order your caps and gowns for graduation! 🎓

Check your emails for information on how to order- or follow this link:

Orders are due by Sunday, March 28th!

Remember, your class dues cover the cost of caps and gowns, you must be up-to-date on dues in order to receive your cap and gown.

The Sanborn Regional School District is planning to run a series of in-person summer enrichment camps for children of all ages. Camps provide an opportunity for children to learn new skills, explore a passion, and make new friends. Camps will follow current health and safety COVID guidelines and are open to students both in and out of the school district. Register early to secure your spot. Camps can only run if a minimum number of registrations are received. If camps need to be cancelled due to low enrollment, you will be notified on or before June 1 and be issued a full refund.

You can register for a camp using the button below:

Sanborn's Athletic teams are in need of a few good coaches for this spring's season. Assuming we will be playing, and that has yet to be finalized, we have openings for:

Anyone interested should contact Asst. Principal / Athletic Director Bob Dawson at 642-3341 ext. 5, or rdawson@sau17.net.

While we are not yet approved for Spring Athletics, we need to begin planning for our seasons. Parents--please take a moment to register your athletes as the following links. This will let us know of your student-athlete's plans for this coming season, and allows us to be in touch with information on practices as the seasons approach.

Remote meals are available for pick-up on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at the High School Main Entrance from 12:30-1:30pm.

Please Use the following link to pre-order your remote meals:

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 *Fundraising

If we all help a little it will be amazing how much we can accomplish as an organization.

We typically meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom

(check the Points of P.R.I.D.E. Newsletter or our FB page for any changes)

Thank you for taking the time to complete the membership form and become part of the SRHS PTO. Check us out on Facebook at Sanborn Regional High Scholl PTO.

If you have any questions or information you would like to share with our organization, please contact Alicia D’Antonio at tishiebell@yahoo.com.

Tuesday April 13th

SoRock's Resiliency week May 2^nd-8th

Community screening of the movie "Resilience" https://vimeo.com/137282528

When you drop your unwanted clothing and shoes 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. NOTE: Shoes must go in a separate bin.

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!