Personalization, Risk-Taking, Integrity, Discovery, and Empowerment

Rory Dulin is a young lady who I would and have trusted to watch my daughter. She is polite, mature beyond her years, responsible and someone people can count on when they need someone. She often comes across as quiet but once you get to know her she is very engaging and I have really enjoyed seeing her come out of her shell.

She is currently working at a local pizza place and food is definitely in her future. Ultimately she wants to run her own cupcake shop and bakery. After graduation she plans to attend the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts.

Her time at Sanborn has helped her become more patient with herself and the people around her which will definitely be important when dealing with her customers. She has also learned important time management skills and how to prioritize what really matters. This will definitely help her run her own business too!

Rory has benefitted from classrooms that are comfortable, energetic and fun during her time her as well. Teachers like Mr. Croteau, Ms. Swist and Mr. Krzyzanowski have been particularly helpful and she will miss them as well as her friends who are moving on to other endeavors.

Assistant Principal, Steve Krzyzanowski has this to say about her- “Rory has always been a very welcoming person, with many henchmen joining her evil plots along the way. She is one of the most courteous students I have ever seen walking through these halls and her energy will be missed next year.”

Physical Education teacher Josh White had this message to share- “I am so proud of all that Rory has accomplished while here at Sanborn. She is an amazing person that I know will accomplish big things in her adult life!”

I agree wholeheartedly with their thoughts!

Allyssa Jerlinski is a super practical and down to earth young lady. Her number one focus is making sure that she learns the knowledge and skills she needs to be successful in the real world. She talked about this specifically in reference to her YGYM class where she learned real world skills such as budgeting, economic skills, and how the government works.

She enjoys hand on activities and watching television shows, especially Supernatural and reality tv. Her love of hands-on activities is evident in the fact that she spends all of her free time in the Ceramics room with Ms. Driscoll.

Allyssa plans to go to cosmetology school, and be a hairdresser. She has known what she wanted to do since she was 12 years old and has always liked to do hair and makeup for fun. Her plan is to attend a Paul Mitchell school somewhere in Florida to get out of the cold.

She is more excited than sad to be graduating in June because she is ready to move on to the next phase of her life. Who knows, maybe her love of hair and makeup will combine with her love of televisions and she’ll end up doing hair and makeup on television shows!

This past Friday, all sophomores listened to a presentation from SST on their exciting program offerings that are open to Sanborn students. A follow-up tour of SST is being planned for January 28 during the day for interested students. Applications can now be submitted for various programs.

One of the SRSD School Board Goals for the 2021-2022 year is to “Create a core five-year Strategic Plan”. It is with great pleasure that we are now able to share with all of you the first draft of this plan.

The SRSD administration team spent many months crafting the draft, looking carefully at the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges facing the school district. The draft has 5 distinct targets covering the areas of Student Achievement, People, Facility Operations, Community Engagement, and Safety & Security.

At this time, we are asking for input from members of our community: parents, families, staff, residents, and business owners in the District. The Strategic Plan Survey will remain active until January 11, 2022. Your voices and input at this stage of development will enable us to develop a plan that truly represents the hopes and aspirations of the entire district.

Thank you for your time and input into this important process. Future updates will be posted to the SAU 17 website.

GriefShare Program-Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to register for the GriefShare program held at First Congregational Church of Kingston. GriefShare will be offered on Tuesdays through November 30, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at 6 Church Street 

Child Care Resources for Families-Search for child care and get free referrals tailored to fit your family's needs. Find information about different types of child care.  

Weatherization Assistance- Whether you own or rent, our federally funded Weatherization Program is designed to address health and safety issues inside your home. The energy efficiency of the home may increase resulting in reduced energy costs.

Homelessness Prevention Services- provides services that may include short-term assistance to prevent eviction, help in securing new housing for those who are suddenly homeless, and information & referrals for individuals and families in need of emergency shelter. 

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program- (LIHEAP) New Hampshire residents who are elderly, disabled and low-income are provided financial assistance needed to pay for vital heating and utility expenses through the colder months.

Rockingham County Food Pantries-All food pantries have some food and items which will require income guidelines to be met, however private donations will have no eligibility requirements for distribution.

NH Food Bank- Listings for local food pantries and soup kitchens throughout New Hampshire. Unlike certain public assistance programs, the staff at the pantries and soup kitchens will not ask to see your income or prove you need assistance. 

Businesses and community organizations, we need your help! The Career Pathways program at Sanborn Regional High School is looking to host a trade expo for our students so they can explore what opportunities exist today, tomorrow, and beyond in our communities for our students. If you are willing to be a part of this event, please email Program Director Kerrie Alley-Violette at kalleyviolette@sau17.net.

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 *Fundraising

If we all help a little it will be amazing how much we can accomplish as an organization.

We typically meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom

(check the Points of P.R.I.D.E. Newsletter or our FB page for any changes)

Thank you for taking the time to complete the membership form and become part of the SRHS PTO. Check us out on Facebook at Sanborn Regional High School PTO.

If you have any questions or information you would like to share with our organization, please contact Alicia D’Antonio at tishiebell@yahoo.com.

Holiday break is approaching, and parents may be tempted to host underage drinking parties at their home so they can “keep an eye on things”. Remember, providing alcohol to minors is not “cool” or “safe” - it is a crime. Anyone over 21 who buys alcohol for minors may be liable for the underage participants. Beyond the law there are many unexpected things that can happen.  https://bit.ly/3k5UgVq

We are still collecting signatures for the petition to be on the warrant in Kingston. If you’re a registered voter in Kingston please click on this link to download the petition here.  

Gizmo’s Guide to Mental Health for ages 7-10. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be returning Kingston Community Library on Saturday 1/15 at 10am! Registration is required on the KCL Website! This event will also be in both the Atkinson and Plaistow in January. Follow @sorocknh or visit sorocknh.org for more information.

The Bruins Raffle ends today and the winner will be drawn tomorrow afternoon. There are still a few hours to get your ticket! If you’re interested in tickets, please email sorocknhcc@gmail.com