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
May 6, 2019

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

Proud recipient of the 2018
NH Excellence in Education Award
A Message From Superintendent Ambrose
Dear Parents, Staff, and Community,

Thank you to everyone who submitted questions regarding the proposed redistricting of PK-8 in the Sanborn Regional School District. We have tried to answer all the questions in this document. The document is organized in the following way:

1. Summary
2. Answers to community member questions
3. Answers to staff questions

All of the important information regarding the reorganization is located in the link below. Just
click on the link and you can see all the information presented throughout the last 18 months.

If you have not read these documents or watched the videos, I strongly encourage you do so.
A Public Forum to review these FAQ’s and to answer as many of the survey questions as
possible will be held May 15th at 6:45 pm in the Auditorium of the Sanborn Regional High
School. We will do our best to elaborate on these answers, as needed, and answer additional
follow-up questions. I look forward to seeing many of you there.
Senior Spotlight: Isaiah Bistany
Note: Each week, we will feature a few seniors with a spotlight article, written by a staff member.
This article was written by Teacher Jack Kelly
If you see a student moving through the halls, baseball cap on, earbuds in, moving with a jaunty step, chances are it’s Isaiah Bistany. And the odds are pretty good that he is listening to ICP.  Isaiah moved here this fall from Methuen. He joined my advisory and I quickly became a fan of his upbeat attitude and love of music. It helped that Isaiah and I both know what FAYGO is.

Though I can’t pull off the fancy Juggalo outfits like Isaiah can. Isaiah wants to turn his love of music into a career, he is practicing to becoming a DJ. Don’t be surprised if you see Isaiah performing at The Gathering some day.
Senior Spotlight: Soleigh Delgado
Note: Each week, we will feature a few seniors with a spotlight article, written by a staff member.
This article was written by Teacher Erin Ibsen-Johnson
Soleigh Delgado is one of the most well-known students at Sanborn. I am so thrilled to have been able to work with her this year. She has worked harder than any student I have ever worked with in my 20 years. She never lets anything get in her way or slow her down.

Soleigh was born deaf and got her first cochlear implant between 1-2 years old. She got her second implant around 13 years old. Her family has been very supportive since the beginning to help her communicate with others. Although it was very challenging for everyone, working with a speech therapist helped to move the communication piece along. They also would take her to Boston to get her updates to her hearing equipment. She is the only deaf person in her family. Through the speech therapist and others, she learned how to read lips to respond to people and taught herself ASL so she could communicate with other deaf students.

Soleigh originally was enrolled in an all deaf school before coming to Sanborn School District in 5th grade. When she came to the high school, she noticed all the clubs that were offered and that there was no Sign Language Club. She found a sponsor for the club and started the ASL club where it’s still going strong today.

During the summer, Soleigh and her family do a lot of traveling. They like to visit other deaf communities all around the world. They spend time there to see how the community works together to live, laugh, love, and enjoy life. You will see Soleigh many days after school on her phone talking and signing to many of the friends that she has made on these trips. You always see her with a big smile on her face during these conversation.

Other faculty members had plenty to say about Soleigh.

Coach Leonard said, "I met Soleigh as a determined, hard-working freshman who is well liked by her peers and teachers. I've had the honor of coaching Soleigh in basketball her senior year at Sanborn and I am always impressed with her enthusiasm and commitment she displays on and off the court. I have no doubt Soleigh will continue to inspire and be successful in life and I wish her the best of luck!"

Mrs. Babcock had this to say. “Given that she hears about 75% of what is said and understands 50% of what she does hear, she works harder than any student I've ever known. I can't imagine how frustrating her days must be and yet she comes to school each day with such a positive attitude. When she first started at SRHS she hardly knew any sign language. She has taught herself how to use and understand sign through her connections with the deaf community and was instrumental in creating Sanborn's first ever American Sign Language club. Soleigh has taught me so much about acceptance, perseverance, and accessibility. I'm going to miss her when she graduates!”

One thing is clear. With everything that Soleigh has overcome, she is destined to do amazing things after high school. We all can’t wait to see what she accomplishes after graduation. She is planning on attending Northern Essex then transferring to RIT in New York, which is a deaf college. Photography is the main course of study for her.
Senior Spotlight: Brendan "Benny" Lomba
Note: Each week, we will feature a few seniors with a spotlight article, written by a staff member.
This article was written by Teacher Aaron Cass
Benny Lomba makes me laugh. He doesn’t need to say anything or do anything special, but when he’s around I know a smile isn’t far away. In the three years I’ve known him he has kept a positive attitude, been fun to have around, and been a good friend to his peers.

        When he’s not at school, Benny works at Panera (for now, he notes). He might switch to somewhere else like Shaws, but he’s not in a hurry at this point. In his free time he likes hanging out with his friends, gaming, driving around, and reading in his hammock. If you didn’t get the message, he’s a pretty chill guy.

Benny is stoked to finish high school. He’s all set to start at NECCO, where he plans to earn his associate’s degree before transferring to UNH or Plymouth. It worked for his brother, and he’s sure it will work for him. Benny doesn’t know for sure what he wants to study, but business is looking good and it would be a nice fit for a kid who is confident, outgoing, and wouldn’t mind a few extra bucks in his pocket.

While at Sanborn, Benny has enjoyed his time with his favorite teachers like Mrs. Wheeler from YGY$ sophomore year, Mr. Parsons up in math, and Ms. Swist for art. He definitely got a kick out of dissecting a shark in Ms. Richardson’s anatomy class, and he says he enjoyed my jokes in Sophomore English, but he had to say that since I’m writing his Senior Spotlight.

Mrs. Vitolo, his Cermics II teachers says, “He has come a long way from a quickly-made Piranha Plant sculpture to a well-made ceramic tree sculpture. He has matured a lot, recognizing when he is wrong and advocating for himself. He is asking good questions and invested in his artwork this year.” Good news.

Michelle Wheeler notes, “When I (inevitably) see Benny in the halls, he always greets me with a smile and hello. He is an easy-going guy who is good with people—a skill that will undoubtedly serve him well in the future.”
Senior Spotlight: Colin Rand
Note: Each week, we will feature a few seniors with a spotlight article, written by a staff member.
This article was written by Teacher Marissa Vitolo
Colin Rand is funny, creative, and sports his Metallica shirts with pride. I truly enjoy
working with him in Ceramics One. With his a-typical building styles, I wasn’t sure how
well he would do working with clay, but he has improved leaps and bounds. His
projects are large and make a statement. He cuts them up, puts them back together
more often than I can count, never showing frustration. This experimenting informs his
future projects and reflects his persistence and hard work.

Colin, while attending SST, participated in their welding program. Mr. Theberge says
this of Colin, “His ability to program our CNC plasma table for local customers is
outstanding!”

Mr. Cass, Colin’s Creative Writing Teacher, said this, “Colin cracks me up. I had him in
Creative Writing two years ago and he always seemed to find some mildly ridiculous,
outside-the-box topic to write about regardless of the assignment. He was fun to have
around and whatever we were doing he always found something to laugh about.” Mr.
Cass shared this picture.
Ms. Petratis, Colin’s English Teacher, had this to say, “Colin is genuinely curious about
learning and gaining insight about life. He is an old soul at heart and is always open to
chatting about his experiences. I really enjoyed having him in my class last year!”
His welding teacher, Mr. Kelly, adds this, “Collin is mechanically inclined. He is a
second year SST Welding Student. Collin is helpful in our shop as well. He leads the
younger kids through some of the more complicated repairs. Collin has a solid plan for
the future, he would like to be a lineman with the electric company and I can see him
excelling there. Until then, if you are in the Walmart in Epping, stop by the garden
center, you might see Collin working there.”

After high school, Colin’s goal is to become an electrician. He wants to be a part of the
IBEW Local Union 104. With Colin’s great personality, diligence, and willingness to try
new things, I know he will reach his goals.

Colin, it was great having you in class this year. I wish you the best.
Senior Spotlight: Makayla Normandie
Note: Each week, we will feature a few seniors with a spotlight article, written by a staff member.
This article was written by Teacher Erin Smith-Davis
Makayla Normandie is an organized, hardworking, and motivated student that I am so delighted to have had in the Sanborn Chorus for the past two years. Makayla walks into my class everyday, and the first words out of her mouth are, “Is there anything I can help with today?” A teacher’s dream, indeed!

Makayla is an enthusiastic member of the Sanborn Drama Troupe, and says that the plays in particular have been a highlight of her high school experience at Sanborn. Makayla has been involved in nearly all the productions during her high school career, and has been a member of the productions to advanced to the NHETG State Festival the past two years. She was also my Assistant Director for this fall’s production of Almost, Maine where she helped with everything from giving line cues, to moving set pieces, to staging her own scenes, filling in for absent actors and more. She is really a jack of all trades when it comes to the theatre, and she’s always the one to step up and get things done! In the classroom, her willingness to take on organizational tasks like helping me file, organize, and hunt down sheet music is a tremendous help. I often joke with her that I want to hire her to be my “assistant” because she is so great at reminding me of little details, being proactive with anticipated tasks, and taking the initiative to step in and do whatever it is she thinks would benefit the class most.  

Science teacher Liz Richardson says, “I am thrilled that Makayla is interested in becoming a crime scene investigator or evidence technician. She loves a challenging puzzle and will be a great asset to the science community on her journey to catching criminals and providing answers. In forensics, she honed these skills through her attention to detail, her passion for helping others, and her ability to be a well-informed and motivated leader who wanted everyone under their watch to find success. Last June, she was instrumental in her classmates having a successful final crime scene analysis.” Teacher Caitlin Golino also says, “Makayla is a pleasure to have in class. I have seen a lot of growth in her mindset and learning since sophomore year in Biology. She is an awesome role model for her peers and is always motivated. She seeks feedback and is always trying to improve. Most of all, Makayla is personable and polite. She loves to interact with her peers and teachers in order to build strong relationships.”

Mrs. Black says, “Makayla wants to learn and isn't afraid to make mistakes. She has a great sense of humor and many talents, ranging from math to theater. I can't wait to see where her path takes her!”

Spanish teacher Christina Mercedes says, “I loved being Makayla’s Spanish teacher during her sophomore year. She is a very quiet and dedicated student. She works very well with her classmates and is always very respectful. I had the opportunity to observe her outside of class when she performed in the school run theater productions. She is a very impressive actor. I wish Makayla the best of luck on her new path in life. I am certain that she will be successful.”

After graduation, Makayla plans to attend Western New England University to study Criminal Justice, and specifically Investigation. I know that her work ethic, attention to detail, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for building relationships with others will make her successful in her career. While I will miss her terribly, I know that she’ll go on to do amazing things in life! Congratulations, Makayla!
Students Travel to Costa Rica Over April Break
An Article by Senior Molly Breslin
13 students enrolled in Spanish class took a seven day trip to Costa Rica over April break. Students were able to indulge in the Costa Rican culture, study their ecosystem, try new food, all while using their Spanish-speaking skills. Joined by Spanish teachers, Mr. McQueen and Mrs. Mercedes, the students saw waterfalls, rainforest canopies, volcanos, coffee plantations, and beautiful beaches. The activities the students participated in included hikes, private tours of chocolate and coffee plantations, bird watching, surfing, and pottery.

“I believe I can speak for everyone when I say how wonderful this experience was for us. We learned so much from Julio (our tour guide), from the local people, the country itself, and from ourselves. We had great laughs, great experiences, and will now have great memories we can hold on forever.” 
Sanborn Senior Earns Football Honor
Congratulation to Luke Botticelli for being selected to the Joe Yukica Football Scholar/Athlete 2019 Selection Team. He will be honored at this years 32nd. anniversary of The Scholar-Athlete Dinner which is the Chapter's flagship event, held on May 7, 2019 at The Executive Court Banquet facility in Manchester. Student-athletes are nominated by their coaches. A standing committee of the Foundation's Board of Directors reviews and selects from the nominees. Luke is pictured here with Coach White. Way to go Luke!!!!
Congratulations to Our May Staff Members of the Month!
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:

Kevin Beaudoin: Mr. Beaudoin is a special education teacher at Sanborn. He goes above and beyond to give his students the best experiences possible. He takes the time to reach out to colleagues and develop plans that include all students and build community. He is flexible, creative, and committed to his work as an educator. The Life Skills program, and Sanborn as a greater community, is very lucky to have him!

Nicole St. Jean: Mrs. St. Jean is an English teacher and the Humanities Team Leader. She is very active in the Career Pathways Program. Students find her to be a very flexible, caring, and challenging teacher. They report that she works hard to make sure she is relevant and interesting for all of her students. Her colleagues agree that she regularly creates meaningful student/teacher relationships. She is always willing to help out another teacher, whether it be watching over a class or helping with the creation of an assignment. 

Congratulations to Mr. Beaudoin and Mrs. St. Jean for being recognized as Sanborn’s May 2019 Staff Members of the Month!
SRHS Announces Plans For Final Days of School For Grades 9-11
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 12 and 13. 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 who will not pass a course will have the opportunity to meet with their guidance counselor to complete a credit check, re-evaluate their course selections for the 2019-20 school year and to initiate the process for credit recovery.  
 
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 2:10 PM. Please also note that the last regular day of school for grades 9-11 will be Tuesday, June 11.

Your child will be notified by their teacher(s) by Tuesday, June 11 at the latest if they will be required to stay for any or all of the extended FLT sessions. For questions 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:
Technology Device Collection
 
All students will be permitted to take their school-issued technology devices (chromebooks/laptops) home for the summer. These devices have been checked out by students through our school library system. Before the end of the year, all students will need to renew the check-out of their device with the school library. If students do not complete this task before the last day of school then the school will assume that the device has been lost or damaged and will pursue payment of the replacement cost for the device. 
Please contact the office at (603) 642-3341 if you have any questions about this plan.
Sanborn Music Department Hosts Spring Concert Series
The Sanborn Regional Music Department will be showcasing the talents of Sanborn's musicians at the following Spring events. All will be held in the school's auditorium on the day and time specified:

May 7 at 6:30pm: Grades 6-12 Band Concert
May 14 at 6:30pm: Grades 6-12 Choral Concert
May 31 at 6:00pm: High School Choral Pops Concert
June 4 at 5:30pm: High School Music Awards Night (starts with a dinner in the Cafeteria)

The chorus and band will also be part of graduation festivities on June 6 and 7 (Baccalaureate and Graduation).
Prom Message From Principal Brian Stack
Prom night is the night that every high school principal dreads. When I leave DiBurro's Function Hall on Saturday night May 18 at 11PM, I will be a miserable wreck until the next morning. Each year, on prom night, I pray that I won't get a call from a police officer letting me know that something tragic has happened to one of our students as a result of a poor decision made on prom night.

Parents, I urge you to make sure you know where your children are after they leave the prom venue. Call them. Call them again. Call the adults of the homes are staying at for the night. Call them again. Bother them all night long with calls and text messages. If you are hosting a post-prom event for your child and his or her friends, make sure you have checked in with each of the kids at your gathering to be sure that they have connected with their parents.

On prom night, we are all the parents for all of the children in our community. Let's all have a safe prom night.

On Saturday, May 18th, Sanborn Regional High School will hold its prom at DiBurro's Function Hall in Haverhill beginning at 6:00PM. Prior to that event, family and friends are invited to our promenade ceremony in front of our school at 4:30PM (students should report by 4). Please come out and see all of our students dressed up and ready to have a night to remember!

Thank you for taking the time to read my request.
Hockey Boosters
The Sanborn Ice Hockey Boosters Committee is sponsoring a golf tournament fundraiser at Apple Hill Golf Club on Saturday, May 18, 2019. We hope you come to support the kids. They work very hard for this team that they are all committed to.
20th Annual Summer Youth Soccer Camp at Sanborn
Sanborn Youth Soccer will host its 20th annual Youth Soccer Day Camp, July 15-19 in Kingston, NH. Boys & girls of all skill levels from Kingston, Newton and surrounding towns may register. Ages 4-5 may register for the 9-10:30 am session for a fee of $55. Ages 6-12 session is from 9am-12 noon for $110 or FULL DAY offering, 9am-3pm for $160. A soccer ball and shirt are included with the registration fee. If you register by June 16, you will receive an early registration discount of $5 per player for 4-5 year olds and $10 for players aged 6-14.

 The camp coaches are with Youth Elite Soccer Camps (Y.E.S.) and come from the United Kingdom. All coaches are trained to work with kids at their developmental levels and combine fun with skill training to engage and excite the campers about soccer. Anyone interested in hosting a coach from the United Kingdom in their home for the week of camp will receive a $50 stipend. You do not need to have a child in camp to be a host family.

 Visit the website at www.SanbornYouthSoccer.org to register online. For more information about registration or hosting a coach, email SanbornYouthSoccer@gmail.com or call Cheryl at 603-642-3365.

 * Not Sponsored by the Sanborn Regional School District
Austin17 House Offering Tutoring at SRHS
Graduation Has Been Set for June 7, 2019
A Message From Principal Brian M. Stack
Dear Students in the Class of 2019:

It is hard to believe your time at Sanborn is almost over! This is an exciting time of year with many events and activities culminating with graduation set for Friday, June 7, 2019. Congratulations to all seniors on your many accomplishments.
 
If weather permits, we will hold graduation on the library lawn. In the event of poor weather, we may have to hold graduation in the gymnasium. If this is the case all attendees will need a ticket to enter the gym. The week of graduation you will receive eight (8) admission tickets for the gymnasium ceremony. That same week, we will also hold a lottery to distribute any extra tickets that we can to families that need more than 8 tickets. Due to fire code regulations, we may not be able to accommodate all requests for additional tickets. You are encouraged to ask your classmates if they have extra tickets they could give you if you need more than eight.
 
The following is a list of senior activities for the remainder of the school year. Seniors who are on the “probationary” graduation list are not permitted to participate in senior activities and should speak to their counselor to find out what they need to do to be removed from probation. Please note the mandatory activities and graduation practices on June 6 and 7. Please also remember that all students must have their $50 class dues ($20 senior dues) paid in order to participate in the graduation ceremonies. 
 
April 9 Senior Success Day ( MANDATORY)
May 7        Spring Band Concert – 6:30pm in the Auditorium
May 13       Drama Dinner and Awards Night – 5:30pm in the cafeteria
May 14       Spring Choral Concert – 6:30pm in the Auditorium
May 18       Prom – 4:30pm Promenade at SRHS, 6:30pm - 11:30 event at DiBurro’s, Haverhill, MA 
May 20       Senior Recognition Banquet (By Invitation Only) – 5:00pm in the cafeteria
May 20       Scholarship and Academic Awards Night for Seniors – 7:00PM in the auditorium
May 30        Yearbook Dedication – 8:45am in the auditorium ( MANDATORY)
May 31       Last day of regular classes for seniors
May 31 Choral Pops Concert - 5:30pm in the auditorium
May 31 Senior Cruise in Boston - 5:30pm - 2:00am (depart for Boston at 7:30PM)
June 3       Reassessment Day 1 – Students only come to school as needed.
June 3       Spring Sports Awards – 5:30pm in the cafeteria / auditorium
June 4       Reassessment Day 2 – Students only come to school as needed.
June 4        Music Dinner and Awards Night – 5:30pm in the cafeteria
June 5       Reassessment Day 3 – Students only come to school as needed.
June 5        Senior Sports Awards – 6:00pm at DiBurro’s in Haverhill
June 6       Graduation Practice – 9:00am to 11:00am in the gym ( MANDATORY)
             Baccalaureate, 7pm ceremony at Kingston Congregational Church (cap/gown)
June 7       Elementary School Walk – Report at 8:45am to SRHS (cap/gown) ( MANDATORY)
             Class Day – 11:00am on the library lawn or the gym (cap/gown) ( MANDATORY)
             Senior Luncheon – 12:00 in the cafeteria ( MANDATORY)
             Senior Video – 1:00pm in the auditorium ( MANDATORY)
             Graduation – 6:00pm on library lawn or gym (grads must report at 5:00pm in cap/gown)
              
The decision to hold graduation outside or inside is made 24 hours before the event. If it is outside, seating is unlimited. If it has to be inside, each graduate will only be given eight tickets to distribute to family members for the event. I will also make available an opportunity for a lottery to distribute any remaining tickets I have for the gym event on Thursday, June 6.
Class of 2020: Join Our Summer College Boot Camp
Athletic Booster Update
Welcome Spring!

Your Sanborn Athletic Boosters are looking forward to moving outdoors to our concession stand!

Sign Up Genius has been updated for the home games we will be open, take a look and see if you can volunteer for a slot we would love to see you! The link is below.





Upcoming Activities:


4-17-2019 Boys Tennis, Varsity Baseball & Varsity Softball

4-30-2019 High School Track Meet

5-1-2019 Middle School Track Meet

5-3-2019 Timberlane Middle School Track Meet

5-7-2019 High School Track Meet

5-8-2019 Middle School Track Meet

5-15-2019 High School Track Meet

5-17-2019 Timberlane Middle School Track Meet

6-3-2019 Spring Sports Banquet
Summer 2019 Enrichment Camps
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Sanborn Schools are offering a variety of week-long summer enrichment camps. These camps are open to both Sanborn and non-Sanborn students. Space is limited, so ACT FAST to secure your spot in one of these camps today by submitting a registration using this button:
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, May 15th at 6pm in the Special Education Conference Room 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)

 
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