Dear Sanborn Community,

This week marks the last regular weekly edition of the Points of P.R.I.D.E. Newsletter. The last day of school for students is Thursday June 18. Our weekly blasts will start up again in the fall.

During the summer, both the Main Office and the Guidance Office are staffed. Please contact us if you have any questions or if you need assistance.

School will start again on Monday 31st. On that day, students who will attend SST and grade 9 students will report (SST students only come in to catch the bus to SST). All other students will start on Tuesday September 1.

We wish all of our students a safe and happy summer vacation!

 

Sanborn Regional High School honored its Class of 2015 graduates during its 126th Commencement Exercises on Friday, June 12, 2015. Principal Brian M. Stack and Superintendent Dr. Brian Blake welcomed a crowd of over two thousand in attendance. Student speakers included Kaleigh Santos, Taela Leek, and Class President Emma Dolan. Anthony Guglielmino spoke at the Baccalaureate and Evan Angus spoke at Class Day. The following students were honored with graduation titles:

Salutatorian: Kaleigh Santos 

Class Essayist: Sara Hunt 

The Sanborn Community would like to wish all of the graduates success in their future!

 

Shannon knows when she walks across the stage at graduation, she won't have any regrets about how she spent her time at Sanborn Regional High School. This senior stand-out will be leaving her mark in the classroom, on the athletic field, and on the performance stage. Shannon leaves Sanborn with so many positive memories and she is looking forward to starting the next chapter of her life.

 

In the classroom, Shannon is a hard worker. She asks questions, she reflects on her own work, and she is always trying to do better. Shop teacher Jack Kelly described Shannon as a student in this way: Shannon has demonstrated remarkable maturity and leadership at Sanborn.  She is one of the students that I use to model appropriate behavior because the other students look up to her.  Academically Shannon is tenacious, when she gets involved with something she follows it through to completion.  She is an energetic and disciplined student.  These traits will serve her well next year in college. On a personal note, she is trustworthy, dependable, honest and reliable.  We will miss her presence and leadership next year at Sanborn, but she will be an asset to the University of Tampa.

Shannon has been an active participant in a number of school organizations including Basketball, Diversity Club, Key Club, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Band, and Chorus.

 

This fall, Shannon will begin her college career at the University of Tampa. Although she will enter as an undecided major, she is looking at everything from things like Marine Biology to Psychology. We have no doubt with her drive, determination, and love for life, she will be a very successful graduate for the Class of 2015. We wish her the very best in her future, and we thank her for all she has done to make our school community a better place!

Congratulations to the Class of 2015 and all of our graduating athletes! Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who have worked so hard for our athletes over the last school year. We are excited for the 2015-16 school year and all that awaits us! 

 

We are already working on Reach The Beach which is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2015. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and many volunteers are needed.  

 

You can sign up now to register at the following link: https://my.ragnarrelay.com/registerVolunteer.php?race=ragnar-beach-2015-reach-the-beach&gi=288&gh=bd1573ab1a7772905d46c5c1b0a31dc5 

Sofia has big plans in life. While in high school she has had the opportunity to travel to some very remote locations around the globe. Visions of seeing communities of families living in cardboard boxes with little or no access to food and fresh water have left a scar on her soul. She wants to help solve the problem of global poverty. For those who know Sofia well, this goal would come as no surprise. Sofia is one of the most self-less, compassionate, and giving students in the Class of 2015.

 

Sofia is a student in excellent academic standing. Her teachers describe her as smart, passionate, and creative. French teacher Dee Dunbar-Hambucken, who has had the privilege of having Sofia in class for the last four years, described her as a student in this way: Sofia is one of the hardest working kids I have.  Her level of concentration is phenomenal, and it shows in the results I've seen over the past four years.  Some of the grammatical concepts have not come easily to her, but she never complains; she just asks for clarification.  I know that Sofia will do amazing things with her life since she combines her focus and inquisitive nature with a kindness and caring that are beyond a typical teenager.  Let us not forget, however, that she has an amazing sense of humor, and a laugh that is infectious!  I've been so fortunate to have had Sofia in my classes these throughout her years at Sanborn.  I'll miss her!

 

Social Studies teacher Jerry Wolbert added this about Sofia: I've had the privilege of having Sofia in all of the subjects that I teach.  She works super-hard, is always conscientious of her work and not afraid to speak her mind on issues that she feels passionate about, plus she's really smart!  The perfect student for any Social Studies class.  I will miss seeing her in my classes.

 

Outside of the classroom, Sofia is involved in a number of school activities. She has been a member of the school's soccer and track teams (both indoor and outdoor). She is a member of both the National Honor Society and the French Honor Society. She has been a Class Council member for all four years of high school, serving for two years as Treasurer and this past year as Public Relations Officer.

 

This fall, Sofia will attend St. Michael's College in Vermont where she plans to double major in Anthropology and Sociology with a minor in Global Studies. After college, she hopes to be able to work for an organization like UNICEF so that she can travel the world, helping people. We have no doubt with Sofia's grit and determination, she will certainly leave her mark on humanity in many ways. We wish her the very best of luck in her future!

As the valedictorian of the class of 2015, Taela Leek has risen above her peers. Her literal height is matched only by her stature as a scholar, an athlete, and an actor. During her time at Sanborn, she pushed herself to take the hardest classes, performed in lead roles in the school plays, and played on the basketball team all four years. She also took advantage of Sanborn trips to Spain and Italy.  

 

What is most impressive about Taela is the fact that she takes life for all it's worth. You will never find her watching life from the sidelines-Taela, seizes every opportunity to create her own path. At Sanborn, when we use the words GRIT and determination, we can look to Taela as a role model. She will be the first to tell you that all her hard work, late nights studying and rehearsing and practicing have made her a better person. Those are her words, "...Made me a better person."

Spanish Teacher Tony Kinsley says this about her: "Taela Leek is smart, talented, kind, honest ... the list of adjectives could go on and on and I would run out of paper. But if there is something that I would like to highlight, it is her common sense, ironically the least common of all senses. She seems to be able to effortlessly find that Golden Mean that The Philosopher told us about, and for that among many other things, I deeply admire her."

 

She questions every situation relentlessly and with genuine curiosity. She knows that the answers to those why-questions will make the world a better place and she understands that we are counting on her to do just that.  

 

Spanish Teacher Candice DeAngelis describes Taela this way: "From the first time I met Taela I was impressed.  She is intelligent, funny, and inquisitive.  When teaching a class with Taela as a student you can be assured that she will come up with thought provoking questions that create some of the best teachable moments.  Taela is not afraid to ask why, which will lead her to some amazing opportunities in her future.  Taela is creative, even in another language.  She has written and spoken detailed stories and narratives in Spanish that surpass and exceed all expectations.  Taela is also a hard worker.  Rarely with a free moment, she throws herself into her academics, drama, sports and other activities 100%.  I am more than thrilled for Taela as she begins her new journey, she will excel, because that is just what Taela does!"

 

In the Fall, Taela will attend the University of New Hampshire to study nursing and we should all breathe a sigh of relief knowing that that Taela will be making the world a better place. The world in which Taela is helping us will be a better world.

 

 

 

If you have an interest in digital media, computer coding, video production, 3D printing, and working with others to make Sanborn a more tech-savvy place contact Mrs. Harland ([email protected]).

The class will include:

Blogging, troubleshooting, providing small group instruction, testing new technology, developing a makerspace program, writing technology reviews, and creating video tutorials.

Ideal candidates will have the following abilities or skills:

Exemplary communication skills

Strong problem solving abilities

Leadership qualities

Self-motivated

Trustworthy

Creative

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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 four days of school, June 15-18. On these days, we will run an extended Focused Learning Time (FLT) period from 11:55AM - 2:10PM. FLT is 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 will also be able to begin the work on credit recovery courses if needed.  

 

Please understand that attendance at these extended FLT sessions is mandatory for all students not passing a competency 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 will not be required to stay for 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 2:10PM.   

Click here to view the bell schedule that will be used for these days. 

Your child will be notified by their teacher(s) if they will be required to stay for any and all of the extended FLT sessions. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's grades, please contact your child's teacher(s) at (603) 642-3341.

 

 

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 programing and scholarships that directly benefit our students. 

 
How you can help End 68 Hours of Hunger

Depending on the extent to which you want to become involved with the program, your participation can vary from a one- time contribution to monthly or even weekly participation.

Here is a list of the kinds of support that you can provide depending on your desired level of participation.

One event contributions:

You can send a single donation to P.O Box 240, Newton, NH 03858.

You can go shopping and purchase non-perishable food products (with expiration dates as far as possible into the future) and deliver them to us (requires prior arrangement so call us at (603)560-0151 or (978)210-1335 for a list of products and delivery arrangements).

You can host a fund raiser to earn money for the program. We can help provide you with letter head, forms and if possible have someone there. We are gearing up for food drives this spring and summer and we need tons of volunteers for that to run smoothly!

Multiple event contributions

You can send us a check every month or as often as you wish to support our efforts.

You can set up a team to be responsible for one week each month. Packers go to the high school to our storage room, pack bags, and sometimes deliver them back to the schools filled.

You can help unload, sort, and store groceries after each delivery/purchase.

We currently need, canned pasta with meat, tuna, mayo, cereal bars/granola bars, crackers, cereal, canned fruit, jelly, and snacks or fun single serve items.

Perhaps you have your own ideas! We are open to suggestions! Call or write now!

 

Food donations can be dropped off at any of the Sanborn Schools in Newton and Kingston, the Nichols Library in Kingston, the Gale library in Newton and at Wicks and Whimsies 14 Main St, East Kingston, NH 03827.

 

www.end68hoursofhunger.com 

 

https://www.facebook.com/Sanbornends68hoursofhunger 

Contact us: Program Coordinators:  

Wendy Miller 978 210 1335 or

Jenifer Hever 603 560 0151

Email: [email protected]

  This event is not sponsored by the Sanborn Regional School District

 
Summer is fast approaching, with only 7 days of school left.  Soon all of these teenagers will be set loose for the summer, some with nothing to do and no place to go. Well, Dads Fads & Skill Toys is here to help. Located in the Northland Mall on the Plaistow/Newton line on Route 108, this locally owned and operated store has lots of surprises inside.

Do you like Magic of The Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons and Pokemon card games?  They have tables set up so people can come in and play!  They have regular Magic nights that are posted o n their Facebook page, or they can find it on the Wizards Play Network.

They are also starting a Yo-Yo club.  It will be held on Saturdays from 3-4 and will offer videos showing how tricks are done.  The club will give kids the time and space to practice, learn tricks and just hang out and have fun.  Sign up for this is on going, but they are kicking off the first meeting on Saturday June 20th with a demonstration from Yomega's Pro Dan Dietz from 11-1.  

Dads Fads & Skill Toys hopes everyone has a safe and happy summer vacation!

With the introduction of the Common Core and the move by many high schools and colleges towards proficiency and competency based assessment systems in recent years, focus in the educational community has now turned to one of the rites of passages that many high school juniors and seniors still face: college entrance exams like the SAT.

 

Back in March of 2014, the College Board announced that it would be developing a new SAT which would debut in March of 2016. The new test would have a larger focus on skills such as on citing evidence to support answers, coverage of fewer math topics, and a move to an optional essay section. On the College Board website, they note eight key changes with the new SAT:

 

1. There will be a focus on relevant words in context. Students will be asked to interpret the meaning of words based on the context of the passage in which they appear.
2. Students will need a command of evidence. They will be asked to demonstrate their ability to interpret, synthesize, and use evidence found in a wide range of sources.
3. Students will complete an essay analyzing a source. They will read a passage and explain how the author builds an argument to persuade an audience.
4. Students will focus on math that matters most. Math concepts will be based on three major areas: Problem Solving and Data Analysis, the Heart of Algebra, and Passport to Advanced Math.
5. Students will focus on problems grounded in real-world contexts. In reading, Students will be asked to edit and revise to improve texts from the humanities, history, social science, and career contexts. In math, students will complete multistep applications to solve problems in science, social science, career scenarios, and other real-life contexts
6. Students will apply their reading, writing, language, and math skills to perform analysis in science, history, and social studies.
7. Students will be asked to engage with a passage from a founding document like the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the Federalist Papers to conduct close reading and reflect on and deeply engage with issues and concerns central to informed citizenship.
8. Students will not be penalized for wrong answers.

SAT Test prep services like Kaplan and the Princeton Review have already released updated resources and materials to help students prepare for this new test. Kaplan has dedicated a section of their website to helping students who plan to graduate in high school navigate the new test. The Princeton Review has built a similar website. Earlier this month, in a bold move, the College Board announced that it would roll out a free online test prep developed in conjunction with Kahn Academy. The interactive software will allow users to get customized feedback on their performance as they work through the material by having them take short pre-tests and complete instructional lessons designed to explain problems that they had difficulty with. The software will also include access to video lessons and reference articles as additional instructional resources. The software is available through this website

 

 

The College Board is hedging their bets that the new SAT will be a better measure of what students know and are able to do, which will ultimately lead to a better indicator of how well students will be college and career ready.

 

This article was written originally for MultiBriefs Education.