SANBORN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
POINTS OF P.R.I.D.E.
A weekly newsletter that promotes our core values of
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ersonalization,
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isk-Taking,
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ntegrity,
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iscovery, and
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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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See Something, Say Something Week: March 6-12, 2020
A Message From Heidi Leavitt and Amanda Fuller
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Dear Parents, Community Members and Students,
Too often after an act of youth violence or self-harm, facts come out that friends suspected or knew something was going to happen, but didn’t know what to do with that information. In fact, in four out of five school shootings, at least one other person knew of the shooter’s intent. Additionally, seven out of 10 people who die by suicide told someone of their plans or gave some type of warning or indication.
Imagine how much tragedy could be averted if these individuals said something?
This is why we are bringing Sandy Hook Promise’s Say Something program to Sanborn.
Say Something raises awareness and teaches students to recognize warning signs, signals and threats; and to “say something” to a trusted adult.
The Sanborn Youth in Action club and the counselors will be organizing activities every day from 3/6 -3/12. The week will kick off with a video to watch and reflection questions for individual advisories on 3/6. The reflection questions will help teachers to talk with their students about the importance of being up-standers – and saying something to prevent violence and to look out for one another.
Please reach out to us if you have questions about Say Something.
Sincerely,
Heidi Leavitt, Director of School Counseling, hleavitt@sau17.net;
Amanda Feeney, Student Assistance Counselor, afuller@sau17.net.
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Senior Spotlight: Olivia Kozlowski
An Article by Staff Member John Croteau
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Olivia Kozlowski has been making her way through the halls of Sanborn Regional High School for the past three and one half years without making much of a fuss. Olivia avoids drawing attention to herself in an altruistic way. She doesn’t want to bother anyone. But, if you are lucky enough to get to break through the somewhat reserved demeanor, you will find a delightfully funny, innovative and intelligent young lady. Olivia has plans to work hard after she graduates so she can travel. She plans to travel to a location, find a job locally, take in the culture and experience what that place has to offer, and then move on to the next place to satisfy her wanderlust appetite.
Olivia has worked hard in and outside the academic setting throughout her time here at SRHS, so she has a jump on making some of her plans become realities. Some classes Olivia has enjoyed include ceramics, and anatomy. Olivia and I have also shared stories of exploration to places with unusual architectural uses, this explains her desire to see the world and her adventurous persona. Olivia’s personality will be an asset as she continues the journey outside the halls of Sanborn. Bon Voyage!
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Senior Spotlight: Phillip Rossi
An Article by Staff Member Ann Black
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Phil has been my student for two years in a row! He was in my Math 3 class last year and is in my Probability and Statistics class this year. What stuck out to me most about Phil during his junior year was his motivation to help his peers. If he missed something in class, he would not only get himself up to speed, he would explain what he learned as he figured it out to the students around him. As a senior, Phil consistently participates during class and excels through the material. He takes time to explain his understanding to other students and does best when he is problem solving with his peers. Phil has become a strong math student as well as an effective leader!
Phil’s english teacher, Mr. Cass, shared, “Phil is a powerhouse. He was a nice kid sophomore year, and now he's a big, strong, nice kid with a sharp mind and good attitude. I'm happy to have him in class as a senior, and always look forward to seeing what kind of protein-based concoction he has in that metal thermos of his. Keep it real, Phil.”
Phil has been involved with tennis, football, hockey, track, and Key Club while at Sanborn. He plans to pursue an education in Biology after he graduates. We wish him all the best!
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Senior Spotlight: Patrick Sullivan
An Article by Staff Member Jerry Wolbert
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Patty is a confident young man who understands the importance of setting and reaching his goals; both in the classroom and through active involvement in team sports. His drive for success, and willingness to “speak his mind”, were traits I truly respected as his teacher junior year.
Here are additional comments from Patty’s teachers: Ms. St. Jean said “Patrick has a great sense of humor and I've enjoyed having him in class the past two school years! He starts every day with a smile on his face and a willingness to learn. I'm going to miss the positive aura he brings into the room after he graduates”.
Ms. Black also said that Patty has a great sense of humor and that he is always able to make the class laugh. Also, he is an incredibly gifted problem solver and debater. She is confident that Patty will succeed at anything he puts his mind to and that he will be missed at Sanborn next year.
His golf coach Mr. Jeff Adams stated that Patty significantly stepped up his golf game for his senior year; and emphasized that Patty played in every match during his four years here at Sanborn. This past golf season, Patty was the number one golfer on the team and was a medalist in every golf match this season. Because of his success he was eligible to attend the State Championships, in which he finished ninth in the state. Patrick has several schools interested in providing a golf scholarship, and will be finalizing that decision soon. Patty also participates as a member of the hockey team and the men’s tennis team here at Sanborn.
We look forward to hearing about what Patty will accomplish next, but are confident that success will follow in the near future.
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Timberlane HS Opens Up Weekend Ski Trip to Sanborn Families
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Timberlane Regional High School is planning a weekend field trip to Smuggler's Notch in Vermont March 13-15, 2020. Sanborn families have been invited to join the group. This event is NOT sponsored by Sanborn Regional High School. For more informtion, click the bottom below.
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March College Visits in the Cafeteria
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Updates From the SRHS Counseling Team
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The second half of the year seems busier than the first half in the counseling office! Here are your latest updates.
Course Registration: At this point, you should have received the list of courses your child has selected for next year. Please take a moment to review, sign and return it to the counseling office. If you or your child would like to make any changes, please make them on the form and we will update their selections. Remember, this is not their schedule for next year but rather a list of courses they would like to take and the alternates they will be happy with taking if their first choices are either not offered or are full.
SAT’s and SAS - On April 14th and 15th all Juniors will be taking the state required tests - the SAT and the Statewide Assessment for Science. The test is digital and all students will need to bring their chromebooks/chargers to school on the 13th and leave them at school until the 15th. Teachers will take this into account with regards to classwork/assignments. This is a great opportunity for Juniors who are college bound to take the SAT for free. Remember to login into College Board accounts to help them link their PSAT scores to Khan Academy so that they can practice. Studies have shown as little as 20 minutes a day on Khan Academy can significantly improve their SAT scores.
SOS - In March, the counseling team will be working with the Freshmen Wellness teachers to present the Signs of Suicide program. We have presented this program for 8 years and it is always well received by the students. The program focuses on teaching the students how to ACT when faced with someone who says or does something concerning. ACT is an acronym for Acknowledge - let the person know you hear what they are saying, Care - tell them you care about them and are worried, Tell- tell a trusted adult. We work with the students on identifying who their trusted adults are and what kinds of things they should be reporting. In order to present the program to your child, we need parent permission. Please look for an email from the Freshmen team to sign the electronic form.
If you have a student in the 9th grade and haven’t already, please review and complete the consent form below regarding your student’s participation.
CLICK HERE:
Senior Financial Aid Award Letter Information Night :The counseling team will be teaming up with NHHEAF to present a workshop for parents of seniors regarding Financial Aid Award Letters and How to Finance the Gap between what your child was awarded for scholarships and aid and what the actual cost of attendance will be.
Scholarships - The local Scholarship packet is available on the Counseling website on the High School Web page. Last year $52,000 was awarded from just these scholarships! Only Sanborn students compete for this pot of money, don’t miss out.
Summer Enrichment Programs - Are you or your child looking for opportunities for the summer to solidify their career plans, to build their college/career resume or simply to have fun. Check out the Counseling website on the High School web page. There are many opportunities listed there some close, some further away, some are even free!
As always, if we can be of any assistance to your child both academically or emotionally, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
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SRHS / Northern Essex Community College Early College Info Night
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College is expensive! During the 2019-2020 school year 14 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 many more! 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 9th at 6:00 in the SRHS library, 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 2020 as well as summer 2021 which means they have the potential to earn their associates degree before they graduate from high school. Students will need to pass the Accuplacer exam 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).
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Sanborn Music Boosters Looking For Business Sponsors
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We are offering an opportunity to advertise your business in our District Wide Band Concert program on March 19, 2020. Options are listed below. If you are interested in supporting our music program with a business ad, please include a business card with this form or email your ½ or full page business advertisement or coupon to:
Sanbornmusicboostersassoc@gmail.com.
Payment can be turned into your child’s music teacher, or mailed to:
Sanborn Music Boosters, c/o SRHS, 17 Danville Rd., Kingston, NH 03848. All advertisement requests and payments must be received by Monday, March 2nd. Thank you for supporting the Sanborn Music programs!
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SST Technology Family Fun Night
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Seniors, Its Time To Reserve Your Cap & Gown
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Seniors, your Senior class council is working hard to ensure that your graduation is the best ever! We need you to complete your color choice (silver or blue) and sizing for your cap and gown ("regalia") ASAP if you did not do it at our last class meeting. Below is the URL for you to take care of this. Thank you.
If you have any questions, please see a class council member or one of the advisors.
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Parents of Juniors: We Need Your Consent for April's SAT Test!
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All grade 11 students will take the SAT during the school day on April 14th. Since this is the state's accountability test, there is no testing fee. Students will be able to send their scores for free to 4 schools from this test.
With this test, the College Board will also offer an optional program called 'Student Search Service." Parents who want their child to be included in this program must give consent as NH state law prevents schools from allowing students to send their personal information without parental permission. Please be aware that this is a for-profit service that College Board provides. If you give consent, your child's information may be sold to colleges, universities, and other scholarship organizations. In return, you and your child will receive information on opportunities that may be of interest to you and your child.
Please click on the button below to complete the form granting, or not granting, consent for the optional component. Every parent must respond to the school with a "yes" or "no".
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SRSD Offers Exciting Summer Enrichment Programs for Students of All Ages
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Interested in the Sanborn Regional Music Boosters Association?
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Sanborn Music Boosters is running a fundraiser through Savers that won't cost you a dime!! As a matter of fact, this fundraiser may actually help you with your Spring Cleaning!!
All you have to do is pack up your gently used clothing and linens as you organize and declutter this winter/spring, put them aside, contact the Music Boosters, and we'll arrange to pick up your donations!
The boosters email address is:
sanbornmusicboostersassoc@gmail.com
Thank you in advance for your support!!
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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, March 18th at 6pm in the Conference Room (Room 102) 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.
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SRHS PTO Launches its Back to School "Un-Fundraiser"
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We are asking for your support for our 2019 back to school Un-Fundraiser. Simply put, an Un-Fundraiser is a way to donate money without having to sell or buy anything. Isn’t that the best?? 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes directly to the SRHS PTO, and then it goes right to our kids, which is the best place to put it! Where does this money go you might ask?
Each year, our PTO supports the following kinds of activities:
• Starter cash for the in-coming freshmen student activities account
• Classroom grants, up to $250 per teacher, to fund innovative programming
• Scholarships to Sanborn Seniors
• Funds to support class activities such as the Senior Cruise in Boston.
• Senior Success Day
• Teachers’ meals for the open houses & Teacher Appreciation Week
• Strategies for College Presentation for parents
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We hope you were able to appreciate the sarcasm and humor in this form of request and we thank you for your time and monetary donation.
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Winter Sports Awards Monday March 16th, .
We appreciate your help with setup, serving & clean up.
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An Update From Southern Rockingham Coalition for Youth (SoROCK)
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SoRock is a community coalition designed to promote wellness and nurture resiliency for the children, youth and families of southern Rockingham County, with the goals of preventing substance misuse and reducing the stigma related to mental health issues.
SoRock is asking for your support on March 10th in your town. Please visit
www.sorocknh.org to learn more.
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Youth In Action Meets during FLT on C days in SoRock rm 111. Sign up for Mrs. Feeney if you’re interested in joining!
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An Important Message From School Administrators:
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PTO Clothing & Shoe Donation Bins
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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!
* 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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