SANBORN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
POINTS OF P.R.I.D.E.
A weekly newsletter that promotes our core values of
P
ersonalization,
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isk-Taking,
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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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Modern Media Students Release Their Latest Webisode
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Sanborn Drama Presents: Almost, Maine
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Senior Spotlight: Emily Metivier
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Note: Each week, we will feature 1-2 seniors with a spotlight article, written by a staff member.
This article was written by teacher Meghan Petruzzi
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Emily is a student who is not afraid to step outside of her comfort zone (even if it means being the one lovingly teased by her friends), and often rises to the challenge. Emily was often in my FLT for chemistry help where she definitely lightened the mood with laughter. While studying chemistry Emily was challenged by the content but found her confidence in the mathematical calculations, increasing her own self-confidence, and shocking her peers with her math skills. However, we have come to realize that spelling is not the forte of Emily or her friends, and hopefully she will employ spell check as a business owner in the future.
Emily is driven not only in academics but also in her dedication to her community. Emily has been a strong member of numerous clubs and sports throughout high school in an effort to better her community. Emily has been a member of key club throughout high school. She has also been on the swim, track and tennis teams. Emily enjoys working and has held multiple jobs at once. Emily is interested in business as a major. Growing up with parents in the business field she recognizes the range of possibilities and the the different aspects of business from sales to managing to owning, and marketing.
This year Emily is exploring business through an internship at the Exeter Inn, shadowing all the managers to learn about all the different aspects of management. At this point she is enjoying the social events planning department, because she can be creative with the events. Due to her parent’s careers, Emily has had to be self-reliant; taking care of herself and the family pets while her parents are away.
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SRHS Names November Staff Members of the Month
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Each month, Sanborn Regional High School recognizes staff members who go “above and beyond” the call of duty to support students. This month, we recognize the following individuals:
Denise Alenskis: Mrs. Alenskis is considered by her colleagues to be a quiet, yet consistent presence on the special education department team. She is very thoughtful of her students needs and goes above and beyond to facilitate learning for them. She maintains open communication with her students and their families. She is excellent at problem-solving in-the-moment issues with her students and is always looking out for their best interests. Behind the scenes she is excellent at meeting all of the special education expectations and does so in a timely and well-organized manner. Due to her consistency in her ability to implement all of the requirements expected of her she is also serving as a mentor to others in the department.
Kerry Grella: Mrs. Grella is an integral part of the Freshman Learning Community, serving as one of two science teachers.. She is always willing to go the extra mile, both for the team and for her students. She never gives up on kids and always pushes herself and the students to do their best. You can often find Mrs. Grella trying to help students that are struggling, both after school and during her prep period. She is a "mom" to many, helping them stay organized, bringing them to teachers to get their work, and helping them create checklists to get them back on track. She really shines in this capacity. Mrs. Grella also has taken on the co-advisor position for the Freshman class. She is a perfect person for it, as she does not take herself too seriously. Sshe isn't afraid to dress up and join in for spirit days (proof being her chicken costume at Homecoming!). She is a great example for our students of being true to yourself and makes students feel comfortable to do the same.
Congratulations to Mrs. Alenskis and Mrs. Grella for being recognized as Sanborn’s November 2018 Staff Members of the Month!
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Sanborn SST Students Do Well in National Competitions
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In the end of October, 17 members of the Seacoast School of Technology FFA Chapter traveled to Indianapolis , Indiana to compete in the FFA National Convention along with 65,000 other FFA members from across the country. The SST-FFA Horse Judging team with Stephanie Gablosky, Jack Muench competed for two days judging horses for confirmation and athletic capability. The team also had to take a written exam, problem solve, work through identification and equine nutrition problems, as well as show competency in a variety of skills. The team placed bronze.
Other FFA members Brooke Valliere, Emma Lanseinge competed in Marketing. The team have been working with a local dog grooming company for the past nine months. A lengthy and well developed marketing plan was submitted in August and then the team had to present the marketing plan to a panel of experts and answer questions. The team earned a bronze .
Congratulations to all!!!!
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Student Council Attends State Meeting at Waterville Valley
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The Sanborn Regional Student Council attended the annual state meeting of the New Hampshire Association Of Student Councils at Waterville Valley on November 9th-10th. The theme of this year’s meeting was “Planting the Seeds of Leadership”. Students had the opportunity to listen to keynote speaker Judson Laipply, who is best known for his viral YouTube video, “The Evolution of Dance”. He spoke about being an active participant in life and making their mark. Laipply also taught the students the major dances of the last sixty years. Members had the opportunity to sit in roundtable discussions with students from other high schools in the state to discuss making an impact after high school. This was a wonderful opportunity for our members to bond with one another and make connections with other council members.
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Kingston to Hold Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Plains
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Spanish Students Celebrate the Day of the Dead
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Señora Mercedes’s classes celebrated the Day of the Dead this past Friday in a very special way.
The students in her classes had the opportunity to learn about the Day of the Dead celebration in Ecuador. A student from Ecuador spoke to one of the classes about how they celebrate the Day of the Dead. In addition, the student made and brought to class Colada morada, a very special drink that people in Ecuador drink on the day of the Dead. The drink was made with authentic ingredients shipped from Ecuador. The students got to learn how different countries have their own styles and traditions to celebrate the day of the Dead. Señora Mercedes would like to thank the student for creating this wonderful learning opportunity.
İQue viva la cultura!
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November Counseling Updates
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We have reached the end of the first quarter of the school year but that does not mean things are slowing down in the school counseling office. Seniors are completing applications, submitting scores and writing essays in college labs. If your child is planning on attending a post-secondary institution, please make sure they have signed up for a college lab. Guidance counselors are available on B, C, E and F days during Focused Learning Time to assist with the application process and answer questions. A bonus benefit to the college lab time is that students do not feel alone in this process. Applying to college, managing sports and jobs and keeping up with grades can be very stressful for students and it is great for them to have time with their counselors and their peers to be reassured that all of the emotions they are experiencing during this difficult but exciting time are completely normal! Are you unsure what your child should be completing for the college application process? Do you wonder what the counselor’s responsibilities are in the process? Check out this Senior Checklist for a quick look at who should be completing which tasks. Senior Checklist
FREE….. Who doesn’t love that word??? The Counseling Department is excited to announce that Sanborn Regional High School has once again been invited to participate the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) ‘I Am College-Bound/I Applied’ event. On Wednesday, November 14th,seniors will have the opportunity to submit their New Hampshire College application free of charge with the assistance of volunteers and their school counselors. Representatives from admissions offices from various NH colleges and universities will be at SRHS to help support our seniors through the submission process. All students who participate will be entered into a raffle for a $500 scholarship.
This program is part of a nationwide initiative through the American Council on Education, and is sponsored in New Hampshire by the New Hampshire Department of Education, New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF), and colleges and universities of the NH College & University Council. The ‘I Am College-Bound/I Applied’ event will be running for much of the school day in the Sanborn Library. To participate, seniors only need to register for a time slot in the School Counseling office. We are proud to be a part of such an important, nation-wide initiative to support students in submitting college applications. Should you have any questions, please contact your student’s school counselor.
Are you wondering if your child is on track to graduate? All seniors have completed their Intent to Graduate form which indicates what diploma the student will be earning and any online coursework that must be completed in order to graduate. Parent will receive a copy of the form as well as a transcript and a letter from the administration explaining the expectations a student must meet in order to graduate. These letters will be mailed during the first week of November.
Finally, counselors are actively planning activities for Freshmen and Sophomores. Freshmen will learn about GPA’s, transcripts and how current coursework will make an impact and Sophomore’s will begin completing interest inventories to look at where their strengths might lie.
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2nd Annual Sanborn Girls Basketball Blue/Gray Night
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The Sanborn Girls Basketball Program will host their 2nd Annual Blue/Gray Night on November 16th, 2018. The event will start at 5:30PM at the Sanborn Regional High School and will involve all levels of female student athletes in the Sanborn Basketball Program. The night will be open to the community and will be a family friendly event that will have raise money for the Girls basketball program and collect food donations as part of the Girls Varsity Basketball Team Hoops for Help Food Drive. All of the food donations will be collected and brought to the Holy Angels Food Pantry in Plaistow, NH. This pantry serves the areas of Fremont, Kingston and Newton as well as other surrounding areas.
The event will feature a full inter-program scrimmage with each level taking the court for a quarter and competing against each other for bragging rights. Each quarter will feature players from grades 3rd through 12th grade. Players can still sign up to play until October 26th at
www.tinyurl.com/bluegraybball. The score will keep building all night and we will see whether the Blue side or the Gray side will take home the win. This event is our season kick off which is a fundraiser coached by rec coaches and the official season will start on November 19th for the High School.
Admission for this event will be 3 dollars a person with 5 and under free. Admission is only a $1 a person if they bring a food donation. There will also be concessions, fan contests between quarters and Sanborn basketball merchandise for purchase at the game and on our online store. We hope that the families of our players and the members of the community will come out and fill our gym for what should be a great night of fun.
If you have any questions or would like to be one of our sponsors for the night, please e-mail Girls Varsity Coach Brian Gray at
bgray@sau17.net.
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College Bound: I Applied Day Returns to Sanborn
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Come To The Next PTO Meeting!
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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 next meeting will be on
Wednesday, November 14th 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.
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Senior Citizen Breakfast & Play Sneak Peek
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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!
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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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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An Important Message From School Administrators:
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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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