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

Olivia is one outstanding young woman. She has grown immensely since 9th grade. She can articulate her point of view, listen, and show growth through practice. Olivia truly takes all instruction to heart which is reflected back through her work and through working with others. With that said, Olivia is spunky, funny, and very creative.

Mr. Cass had this to say about Olivia: “Liv is 100% Liv. She's tough, snarky, and always makes me crack a smile. She has not always had it easy, and sometimes she's her own worst enemy, But, I think few 18-year-olds have the kind of grit and resilience this one has. Liv, we've had one heck of a three years together. Take care and keep in touch.”

Mr. Bradd added this: “I have had the pleasure of working with Olivia over the last six years. She joined the band in seventh grade on trombone and later switched to the bassoon, She also tried her hand at a number of other instruments and always seemed to be bringing new ones into rehearsal. I recall she once found an old 1 valved marching baritone (they haven't been used in 40 years!) at a swap shop and wanted to play it in the band! Olivia is feisty with a great sense of humour, two qualities that have definitely landed her in hot water a few times, but will ultimately serve her well in navigating the complexities of life. I've really enjoyed getting to know her and look forward to seeing where her journey takes her.”

In her three years of Ceramics, Olivia was a fast learner. She definitely has a talent for this medium. I loved her gusto and no fear attitude when it came to trying new things despite often being impatient and stubborn in the making process. If you saw her in the halls, you probably saw her wearing the clay proudly wiped across her jeans. If she ever wandered away from class, she was probably trying to get into the art department. She was so enthusiastic about clay that she fixed up a broken pottery wheel to use at home. She even hauled it to her lake house while we were remote in the spring.

Olivia has always been extremely helpful to anyone she sees needing assistance. She is patient and is able to get on their level. She uses her sense of humor and life-experiences when offering advice. I will never forget how unselfish she was by taking some new students under her wing and supporting them in their transition from their hometown to Kingston/Sanborn. Not only this, she helped one of the art teachers during SIP her Sophomore year. That class was huge and the help was greatly appreciated. Because Olivia is giving, patient, and willing to lend a hand, I think her choice to become an art therapist is wonderful.

She never lets mistakes slow her down. Learning from them, she makes the necessary changes next time she is faced with the same problem. I’ll never forget her Alien and I doubt she will either. I love her quote, “ Don't rush perfect, perfect is what you make it out to be.” It reflects how she has learned to take her time and be thoughtful when making choices. I am so happy that she was in Ceramics where she could create, vent, and be herself while trying to navigate high school. I am proud of her.

Olivia, I know you will continue to be successful. Keep in touch and keep making art!

Ross Takesian has come such a long way since his freshman year. He has achieved many academic and personal milestones that have made his teachers, parents, and peers proud of him. Ross has plans to go to college within the next year to study psychology with the intention of someday becoming a therapist.

Currently Ross is fulfilling his humanitarian nature by working as a dietary aide at Fairhaven Health Center in Lowell, MA. He has previously succeeded in small babysitting jobs and helping his grandmother with various tasks. He is a hard worker who has shown responsibility and is clearly goal oriented.

For fun, Ross enjoys basketball, video games, and hanging out with friends. He has played multiple Sanborn and YMCA sports throughout high school and has a particular passion for basketball. While at Sanborn, he has enjoyed having classes with his friends and is looking forward to being able to find new opportunities and new people and gain independence in his post-secondary education.

Here are some of the awesome things Ross’ teachers wanted to say about him:

Doc Young- Ross is a pleasant, respectful student that I get to see, live or on screen, at the start of each day in Advisory. His beard-growing skill is legendary

Nicole St. Jean- I really enjoyed having Ross in class last year. He sat right up front, always asked questions, volunteered as needed, and really helped to create a fun learning environment. He always had funny stories to tell. Ross is such a polite, outgoing, and self-aware student.

Ashley Harbel- Ross has grown tremendously since I had him in 9th grade. He has shown himself to be resilient, someone that is willing to go to bat for others, and someone that is always ready to make his peers smile and laugh. We have had some wonderful talks about life, history, and the world. I have loved having the chance to continue our conversations over these last four years and will miss bumping into him in the halls or having him pop by my room to catch up.

Michelle Wheeler- Ross is so bright with his mile-a-minute-mind! He has the ability to draw from prior knowledge and the world around him to make connections to the material he is learning. The best part of working with Ross is seeing him make these connections. Ross is high-energy and this comes through in all he does.

Connie Carson- I've seen Ross be at his best with his peers. When given the right opportunity, Ross will step up and go to bat for those who he feels are being mistreated. And he is willing to help students with work they are struggling with. I've observed Ross helping a friend in math, taking on a tutoring role to help someone in need in an area he was already good at. I have confidence that Ross will be successful in whatever endeavors he pursues.

We all truly wish Ross the very best and we can’t wait to see where his path takes him!

College is expensive! During the 2020-2021 school year 21 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 several of our seniors are just a few classes off from earning an Associates Degree! 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 15th 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 2021 as well as summer 2022 which means they have the potential to earn their associates degree before they graduate from high school. Students will need to pass an assessment 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).

If you have any questions, please email Heidi Leavitt at hleavitt@sau17.net

Dear Parents/Guardians,

In order to provide students with every possible opportunity for students to demonstrate learning (or competency) in all classes, we are offering 2 flexible learning recovery days with a modified class schedule on March 17 and 24, 2021. On these days, we will run a series of Focused Learning Time (FLT) periods.

FLT is typically offered as part of our regular schedule each day and provides an opportunity for students to engage in personalized intervention, extension, and enrichment. Please understand that attendance at these extended FLT sessions is mandatory for all students who have been assigned by a teacher to attend. These sessions will NOT conflict with SST or NECC. Students in those programs are expected to attend those programs as usual.

Students who are not assigned to any FLT sessions by a teacher 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 12:00PM. Students not assigned to FLT for a class should continue their learning independently, with assignments that are in the Google Classroom for that particular class.

Your child will be notified by their teacher(s) at least one day prior to their scheduled intervention for any and all of the extended FLT sessions on a flexible day. Students who are not required to attend any FLT sessions do not need to come to school and will not have the absence count against them that day. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s grades, please contact your child’s teacher(s) by email (preferable) or by phone at (603) 642-3341.

The schedule for this day will be as follows:

ATTENTION SENIORS!

It is time to order your caps and gowns for graduation! 🎓

Check your emails for information on how to order- or follow this link:

Orders are due by Sunday, March 28th!

Remember, your class dues cover the cost of caps and gowns, you must be up-to-date on dues in order to receive your cap and gown.

The Sanborn Regional School District is planning to run a series of in-person summer enrichment camps for children of all ages. Camps provide an opportunity for children to learn new skills, explore a passion, and make new friends. Camps will follow current health and safety COVID guidelines and are open to students both in and out of the school district. Register early to secure your spot. Camps can only run if a minimum number of registrations are received. If camps need to be cancelled due to low enrollment, you will be notified on or before June 1 and be issued a full refund.

You can register for a camp using the button below:

Sanborn's Athletic teams are in need of a few good coaches for this spring's season. Assuming we will be playing, and that has yet to be finalized, we have openings for:

Anyone interested should contact Asst. Principal / Athletic Director Bob Dawson at 642-3341 ext. 5, or rdawson@sau17.net.

While we are not yet approved for Spring Athletics, we need to begin planning for our seasons. Parents--please take a moment to register your athletes as the following links. This will let us know of your student-athlete's plans for this coming season, and allows us to be in touch with information on practices as the seasons approach.

Geskus Studios will be on campus on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 12:00PM-2:00PM to conduct picture retakes for remote students. Appointments are needed. Please click the link below to sign up for an appointment slot:

Remote meals are available for pick-up on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at the High School Main Entrance from 12:30-1:30pm.

Please Use the following link to pre-order your remote meals:

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 Scholl 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.

SoRock is a coalition comprised of several sectors of the community who work together to implement strategies for community change around substance misuse and mental health. A breakdown of those strategies can be found here https://www.sorocknh.org/?lightbox=dataItem-k6tqmbjq more detailed information on the who and how can be found here https://www.sorocknh.org/coalition-info. Some of our 2020 successes can be found here https://aec3ecff-4f7a-4308-9d2b-f733d7b269a0.filesusr.com/ugd/d2c331_e5c99e4265b448e5ab53060828b47f21.pdf

Tuesday April 13th

SoRock's Resiliency week May 2^nd-8th

Community screening of the movie "Resilience" https://vimeo.com/137282528

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!