November 16, 2020
Dear Sanborn Parents and Community Members,
Thank you for your continued support of our schools. We truly appreciate this from our parents and community as we strive to provide the best possible experience for our students academically, socially and emotionally. While not perfect, our reopening plan is working to ensure our schools remain open and that our students are learning.
As we approach the holidays, we are writing to remind our community of the New Hampshire COVID-19 Travel and Quarantine Guidance from the NH Department of Health and Human Services, updated on November 12, 2020. Under these guidelines, if New Hampshire residents travel outside of New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, or Rhode Island they are required to quarantine for 14 days. People who have traveled outside of the designated states have the option of shortening their travel-related quarantine by getting a test on day 7 of their quarantine to test for active SARS-CoV-2 infection. This 7-day “test out” of quarantine option ONLY applies to travel-related quarantine and must follow these guidelines:
- The test must be a molecular, or PCR, test.
- If the test is negative, and the person is asymptomatic (without symptoms), they should still monitor for symptoms.
- If any symptoms develop, the person should get another COVID test.
You will need to report positive tests, as well as travel outside of the designated states, to your child’s school for attendance and recording purposes.
Sanborn Regional School District has worked tirelessly to mitigate risk to our students, faculty and staff during this global pandemic. It is our job to ensure that our students have a consistent, safe learning environment and we take this responsibility seriously. We may be unable to accomplish this if families choose to travel out-of-state and, consequently, students are required to remain at home due to mandatory quarantine.
We know that COVID-19 continues to be challenging, forcing us to defer many of the celebrations, family get togethers, and events that add such richness to our personal lives. While we do not relish setting expectations that may result in curtailing personal plans, traditions and celebrations, we are reminded of our responsibility to protect the health and safety of our students and staff during this trying time. We ask that when making travel plans for the holidays and during this school year until further notice, you carefully consider the impact and disruption that your decision may have on our students who have already lost so much.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these challenging times. We wish you all a happy and safe Holiday Season!
Warm regards,
Thomas J. Ambrose, Superintendent
Patricia M. Haynes, PhD, Director of Teaching and Learning
Jodi Gutterman, Director of Student Services
Matthew Angell, Business Administrator
Diana Rooney, Director of Human Resources
Grace Evans, Secondary Math Coordinator
Brian M. Stack, SRHS Principal
Matthew Malila, SRHS Assistant Principal
Steve Krzyzanowski, SRHS Assistant Principal
Robert Dawson, SRHS Assistant Principal
Heidi Leavitt, Director of Counseling
Christine Desrochers, SRMS Principal
Ryan McCluskey, Memorial Principal
Jill Lizier, Memorial Assistant Principal
Christopher Snyder, Bakie Principal
Lorin Caffelle, Bakie Assistant Principal
