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
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Sanborn Regional High School
17 Danville Road
Kingston, New Hampshire 03848
(603) 642-3341
Proud recipient of the 2018
NH Excellence in Education Award
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Important Back to School Information
A Message From Principal Brian M. Stack
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Dear Sanborn Parents/Guardians and Students,
In this newsletter you will find a lot of back to school information to help you prepare for the new school year. We hope you are enjoying a restful and relaxing summer vacation. The staff has been busy getting the building ready to begin another new year, and most importantly, to be ready to welcome students back to school in just a few weeks. It is our goal to make sure that all students have the tools necessary to be successful in school. Our school is committed to providing each student with a rigorous and relevant education that promotes college and career readiness. We look forward to working with each of you in the coming year toward that goal.
New Faces: This year we welcome several new teachers to our school: Steve Bentley and Devin Helmke, Science; Anne Chickanosky, Math; Julie Healey and Kevin Beaudoin, Special Education; Becca Garone, Art; Abby Presby and Sarah Anderson, English; and Megan Arena, School Counselor. We are excited that each of these individuals will be bringing a unique set of experiences and skills that will benefit all in our Sanborn community.
Stay Connected With Our School: Our school has a strong presence online. Please stay connected with us by liking our
Facebook page, following us on Twitter
@SanbornRegHS, and/or by
joining our email list. Links to these are on our website. We update these frequently.
NH High School of the Year Award: This past spring, we were excited to see our school recognized with the 2018 NH School of Excellence Award. This honor is a testament to the continued commitment made by each and every one of our staff members towards our goal of helping all students to be successful. We look forward to continuing this work in the school year to follow.
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First Day of School Information
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The first day of school, on Monday, August 27th, will be for ninth grade students only.
Students in grades 10-12 will begin school on Tuesday, August 28th.
SST students should come to school on Monday, August 27th, in time to take the bus to SST. (8:50 AM for mid-session and 11:50 AM for the PM session).
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Remember that school starts promptly at 7:20AM and ends at 2:10PM each day.
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Back To School Forms: Must Be Completed Before School Starts!
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Students may not start school until an updated Emergency Form has been received in our health office.
Students will not be permitted to start the athletic season or receive a parking pass until this form is complete.
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School Counseling Office Update
A Message From Heidi Leavitt, Counseling Director
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It has been an exciting summer in the Sanborn Community! As always, the School Counseling staff is eager to continue our work with students and families on personalizing student's education and high school experiences as they work toward career and college readiness. We are excited about the new and talented professionals joining our Sanborn community and teams!
Megan Arena is one of those talented professionals joining the School Counseling team. She will be taking over for David Lennox. Megan's most recent role was at Franklin High School as the School Counseling Department Head. Megan comes to us with a wealth of experience especially in the area of coordinating dual enrollment classes at the local community college. We are very excited to have Megan as part of our team and we hope you will join us in giving Megan a warm welcome!
Please keep your eyes and ears open for important information from the counseling program. The counseling program is continuously sending out information ranging on a variety of topics, such as important events, academic information, and testing details in addition to mental health resources, open houses, and scholarship information. This information is sent through email and Naviance, with resources available on the counseling website and updates sent through social media. Be sure to follow our school on Twitter or Facebook! Also, please be sure your most update-to-date email is on file at SRHS so you don't miss out on information; if you are not getting emails, please contact the counseling office. Please note some highlighted 2018-2019 school year counseling program events below. More detailed information will follow.
- SRHS Annual Post-Secondary and College Fair for all Students; Parents and Guardians are Welcome to Attend
- Senior Financial Aid Night for Senior Parents/Guardians and Students
- Freshmen and Sophomore Post-Secondary Planning & College Night for Freshmen and Sophomore Parents/Guardians and Students
- Junior Post-Secondary Planning & College Night for Junior Parents/Guardians and Students
- Senior Financial Aid Package Review Night for Senior Parents/Guardians and Students
- Students will receive their schedules in mid-August. One change for this year will be in how long students will have to make changes in their schedules. Students will only be able to request changes prior to school starting and during the first 6 day rotation in the schedule. Thus, we ask that you have your student review their course listing when they receive it in August to make sure it meets their individual needs and if changes need to be made they follow the instructions included in the scheduling letter.
We look forward to welcoming students back for the 2018-2019 school year! Enjoy the beautiful summer weather!
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School Picture Information
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School pictures will be taken on Friday, September 7th. You will be receiving a separate mailing from Geskus Studios with more information on how to purchase portrait packages in the coming weeks.
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A Message From The School Cafeteria
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Dear Parent or Guardian:
The 2018-2019 school year is upon us and Fresh Picks Café is pleased to once again manage your school’s Food Service Program. Fresh Picks Café (a division of Café Services) is a locally owned and operated company dedicated to serving delicious, wholesome, quality meals that meet the latest nutritional guidelines. As a refresher, here are some of the features your children enjoy through your district’s partnership with Fresh Picks Cafe:
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Menus:
This year we continue to offer interactive Menus through Nutrislice. You now have the option to download the Nutrislice app to your mobile device and check your student’s menu choices daily. Ingredients, allergen and nutritional data for all items served can be viewed from this app. Interactive menus are also available online and can be viewed and printed using the link on your school web page.
Sanborn Regional Middle School and Sanborn Regional High School have the following stations offering a variety of daily lunch choices. Signature Café featuring “Home Made” Entrees, “Build it Bars” and “Tossed to Order” Entrée Salads; Market Fresh which features a daily selection of Entrée Salads as well as Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits; Pizza featuring quality Fresh Baked Pizza made with whole grain dough and low fat cheeses; Café Express offers Hot “Grab and Go” Sandwiches and the Deli serves “Made to Order” Deli Sandwiches.
DJ Bakie and Memorial Elementary Schools offer a wide selection of choices each day that include items such as Market Fresh Salads & Yogurt Parfaits, the Signature Café Entrée of the day and a Downtown Deli Sandwich option.
Additionally, the cafeterias will be open prior to school each day to provide a complete nutritious breakfast featuring a wide range of hot and cold breakfast meal options. All breakfasts are accompanied by a variety of fruit selections to enable students choose a full, healthy meal to start their day.
To help students understand what constitutes a full meal, our innovative Strive for Five program features signage and color coded items in the cafeteria to help students make choices that are nutritious, balanced and stay within USDA standards for a full meal.
Fresh Picks Café is proud to present our Smart Snacks line of healthier packaged snack, beverage, and homemade snack options. We have expanded our grill and sauté Action Station concepts to include your school. Visit the Fresh Picks Café website and watch for details and news flashes on these exciting programs.
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Meal Assistance Program:
The meal assistance program is a federally funded program that provides reduced and free meals to families that meet USDA income guidelines. Please contact your school administrative office or the food service director to obtain an application. Complete the application (only one application per household is required) and return it to your child’s school. You will then be notified of the benefit level for which you qualify. You can apply or reapply at any time during the school year should your financial situation change. The program is operated in strict confidence and all students go through the same checkout process in the cafeteria eliminating any distinction between students that are participating in the meal assistance program and those who are not.
Students on Meal Assistance Programs are entitled to a full meal from any of our stations at breakfast and at lunch. Snack items such as snack milk or snacks are available to all students for an additional charge.
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Automated Point of Sale System:
The Sanborn School District has an automated point of sale system from MySchoolBucks. Parents will have 2 methods to fund their student’s account.
Option 1. Online Payments - You may set-up an online account using a Credit/Debit card to make deposits into your child’s account. In addition to providing you with a secure online payment option, the system will allow you instant access to details on what your child is purchasing in the cafeteria, as well as other convenience features such as automatic low balance alerts. This automated system will help increase the speed of service and allow students additional time for a more relaxing dining experience. Instructions for setting up your online account are available in print from your Food Service Director and posted on the Fresh Picks Cafe website.
Option 2. You may send a check with your child made payable to the Sanborn Schools Lunch Program. Please make sure to include the child’s name in the memo line. We encourage parents to either utilize the online payment method or to send in a check – cash can also be accepted, but is discouraged at the elementary school level.
Prepaid monies deposited by either method can be used for any purchases in the cafeteria, but at any time parents may contact the school food service supervisor and request that prepaid monies be used only for full meal purchases.
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Credit Procedure:
Verbal notification of negative balances may be provided to parents or guardians. E-mail notification for students who are charging meals may be sent to the student’s household. Weekly or bi-weekly letters will be sent home and a referral to administration will be made for students who continue to charge for multiple days. Charging of snack items will not be allowed. Please refer to the school district’s charge procedures for further information.
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Student Allergy / Special Needs Identification:
If your student has a medically documented food allergy or special need when it comes to food, your food service director will work closely with the school nurse and other personnel to ensure that your child’s specific needs are met. Please contact your Food Service Director with details.
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Local Purchasing & Green Initiatives:
Fresh Picks Café has a robust local purchasing policy, and buys from local farms and food producers as much as possible. We are a strong supporter of the Farm to School initiative. We are also active in recycling and composting efforts. We are always looking to build new relationships with local farmers and environmentally conscious groups – please feel free to contact your food service director.
Sanborn School District Food Service Director:
Cara Green
603-642-3341 x132
sanborn@freshpickscafe.com
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The mission of the Sanborn Regional High School Parent Teacher Organization is to enhance and support the Sanborn Regional High School learning community of students, staff, and families of Fremont, Kingston, and Newton.
This is accomplished through the following endeavors: Community Outreach, Teacher Involvement, Educational Programs, Civic Cooperation, Volunteer Programs, and Fundraising.
When we all help a little it is amazing how much we accomplish as an organization.
Our first official meeting will be on Wednesday, September 5th at 6pm in the school library. We normally meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6pm.
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Fall Sports Info
A Message From Vicki Parady-Guay, Athletic Director
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Fall sports begin on August 13. All athletes must have athletic paperwork filled out and a physical on file to start participating on the first day of try-outs/practice.
Freshmen and other new athletes: Your physical must be dated after January 1, 2018.
Visit the school athletic web page (
click here) for information on schedules, forms, and other athletic announcements.
Contact Vicki Parady-Guay, Athletic Director, at 603-765-4552 or
vparadyguay@sau17.net for more information.
We hope you plan to show your Sanborn P.R.I.D.E. this fall by playing a sport for Sanborn!
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Athletic Booster Information
Your Athletic Boosters Have Been Busy This Summer!
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Signup Genius has been updated for the home game schedule, we would love for you to come on in and spend some time with us and cheer on our Sanborn Athletes!
The first boosters meeting will be Thursday August 16th from 7-8 at the High School.
Mark your calendars for upcoming home events we need your help for listed on the signup genius
9-4-2018 Cross Country on the plains
9-8-2018 Varsity Football Home Game
9-22-2018 Homecoming
Did you know that the Athletic Boosters has been in Sanborn for 35 years? We meet the 3rd Thursday of the month from August to May, come join us for our meeting on 1-18 @ 7:00 Room 138.
Over the years, the Athletic Boosters have provided our school with all the Senior Banquets, Team Sport awards, Homecoming (Congratulations Juniors), Track & Field record board, Banners displayed in the gym, Dugouts, Bleachers and new this past year Outdoor Wireless Mic System and Indoor Batting Cages.
Please continue to support the Athletic Boosters, with each purchase of a slice of Pizza, Drinks, popcorn and candy helps us to help our school.
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Driver Education Information
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The next available driver's ed course at Sanborn Regional High school will run from September 5th, 2018 to October 22, 2018. No student can be younger than 15 years and 9 months old on the first day of class of September 5th. No student can miss more than 4-hours in a course and any missed time must be for "GOOD CAUSE" as determined by the instructor.
Go to
www.prostaffdrivingschool.com to register. A non-refundable $100.00 deposit is the only way to reserve a seat in the course. Any student signed up without the deposit jeopardizes losing their spot in the course. There will be a mandatory parents night just prior to the start of the course when all remaining tuition is due, date TBD. Questions contact (603)642-4208.
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Parking at the high school is a privilege that is made available to students who regularly demonstrate positive, respectful behavior and for those who have good attendance. Students who wish to apply for a parking pass may do so on Thursday, August 23rd between 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM (for seniors); Friday, August 24th between 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM (for juniors), or Monday August 27th during the day for sophomores. Students who cannot make these times can get a pass once school has started from Rick Theriault, School Safety Officer. Students must bring their driver's license, registration, and a copy of their insurance card. The parking fee is $10.00.
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Health Office Update
A Message From Karen Scanlon, School Nurse
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Emergency Health/Contact Information
All students are required to have an Emergency Contact form on file in the health office for the school year. This information is very important in the event your child has a medical emergency at school and requires advanced medical treatment. Please take the time to accurately fill out the form and list any medical conditions your child may have, this type of information is critical for emergency medical teams to provide safe treatment.
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Medication at School
Sanborn has a no tolerance drug policy (please review it with your child in the student handbook). Any medication (prescription or over the counter) must be administered through the health office. Prescription medication must have a signed medication form filled out by your physician. Over the counter medication must have a signed parental form on file? The medication forms can be located on the district web page (
CLICK HERE).
Health Concerns
Students with health conditions that will require school day intervention should meet with the school nurse prior to the start of school to make appropriate plans. Medical care plans will be initiated to provide for safety and accommodate academic and sport schedules.
Immunizations
All students must meet the NH immunization requirements to attend school. Check your child's records to make sure he/she is current with the Tdap vaccination (Tetanus). Many high school students are due for a booster of this vaccination.
Sports Physicals
Students playing sports need to have a current (within the year) physical on file in the health office to participate in the athletic program. While playing sports if a student has an injury they must be cleared by their physician to return to play and provide documentation of this to the health office. If your child has a medical issue that could impact them while participating in sports please make sure the health office and coaches are aware of this issue. We expect any medical supplies your child may need while playing sports you will provide a supply for the coaches to keep with their emergency equipment bags.
Fuel for Learning
It is important your child starts the day off with breakfast. Having the necessary energy to fuel the brain is critical for your child's academic success. Eating a healthy breakfast and lunch gives them the nutritional support to succeed.
Health Office
The health office is open 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please contact Karen Scanlon R.N. school nurse at 603-642-3064 with questions or concerns.
Enjoy the remaining days of summer. I look forward to seeing everyone for the 2018-2019 school years!
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Internet Essentials From Comcast
A Message For Sanborn Families
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Important Dress Code Information
A Message From School Administrators
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Are you getting as frustrated as I am that stores are pushing the back to school sales earlier and earlier into the summer? Since I know that some of you may be starting to take advantage of back to school clothing sales in the coming weeks, I want to draw your attention to our school's philosophy and beliefs around dress code. This logic applies to both boys and girls alike!
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Students at Sanborn Regional High School are expected to dress in an appropriate manner during the school day. We use the expression, "Dress for Success!"
Here are some things that students should keep in mind when shopping for new school clothes:
- DRESS FOR SAFETY: Students are expected to follow all school rules governing safety in specialized programs that may require the wearing of protective clothing, safety glasses, proper foot protection, or other similar requirements. This includes areas such as the shop, the gym, and other specialized programs.
- DRESS WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY: Through their choice of dress, students must display respect for themselves, their school, and their community. The wearing of clothing which is unduly revealing or attire which detracts in any way from the educational mission of the school is unacceptable.
- AVOID THIS KIND OF DRESS: Clothing that promotes drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or violence is unacceptable. Clothing should not be offensive, nor should it include vulgar pictures or words.
- HATS ARE OK: The wearing of hats is permitted only in the hallways, cafeteria, and other non-instructional spaces in the school. They are not permitted in classrooms.
Our staff reserves the right to ask students to change any attire that does not meet our "Dress for Success" requirements. We also reserve the right to send home any student who is dressed in an unduly offensive or inappropriate manner which disrupts the educational process.
Thank you for taking these points into consideration as you start thinking about your attire for the new school year!
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Exeter Adult Education
Fall Schedule Released
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Exeter Adult Education offers a variety of courses and programs for teens and adults of all ages.
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An Update From Southern Rockingham Coalition for Youth (SoROCK)
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Hello Sanborn Community!
We hope you are having a fun and safe summer so far. For those not familiar with SoRock; we are 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 (
CLICK HERE) or follow us on social media
@SoRockNH to stay up to date on programming and events. 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. I will be in our office at the high school for the majority of the summer as well and I am happy to meet with you anytime! Don't forget to visit our booth at Kingston Days on Saturday August 4th!
Charlotte Scott
Coordinator, SoRock Coalition for Healthy Youth
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PTO Clothing Donation Bins
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When you drop your unwanted clothing off in these bins, the SRHS PTO gets paid based on the weight of the clothing! This is a really easy way to help our school. All PTO proceeds go directly back to programming and scholarships that directly benefit our students.
Did you know? From April of 2015 - May 2017, this fundraiser has helped us raise nearly $2400.00 for the PTO. Help us double that number by sharing this opportunity with your friends, your family, and your neighbors!
* Not Sponsored by the Sanborn Regional School District
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Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter. Click on a picture to send one of us an email.
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Bob Dawson
Assistant Principal
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Steve Krzyzanowski
Assistant Principal
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Heidi Leavitt
Counseling Director
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Vicki Parady-Guay
Athletic Director
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