SANBORN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

POINTS OF P.R.I.D.E.

A weekly newsletter that promotes our core values of

P ersonalization, R isk-Taking, I ntegrity, D iscovery, and E mpowerment

The school will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2018 in observance of Columbus Day.

Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will take the PSAT exams on Wednesday, October 10, of this week!

We have kicked into high gear when it comes to post-secondary planning with our Seniors. All students are meeting individually with their counselor to complete their Intent to Graduate forms and parents will receive a copy of the form in November. Seniors should be actively working on their Common Application essays at this time and they should have already completed their senior brag sheets and their requests for letters of recommendations. Students who are planning on entering the workforce should be updating their resumes to include any summer employment that they completed.  

Are you wondering what a FAFSA is and how it is different from an FSA id? These are great questions which will be fully answered on October 4th by NHHEAF (New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation) here in the library at 6:00. Our representative will answer questions about documentation you will need to complete all of the financial

Students have been completing the pre administration paperwork for the PSAT. Students in 10th and 11th grade have received study guides to help them prepare for the test which will be held on October 10th. This is a great opportunity for our students to take the test for free to help them to become familiar with this testing format. Studies have shown that students scores rise significantly each time they take the test. We strongly encourage the students to take the test seriously. The test is long and students will be in the testing room for approximately 4.5-5 hours. All students in grades 9-11 will be testing. We will not be holding regular classes at the end of the test day. Students will have lunch when the test is over and then they will be able to choose to have time in the gym, watch a movie in the auditorium or participate in board games in individual classrooms. Alternatively, if you would like to dismiss your child after the testing, you will need to officially dismiss your child from school. To make this process easier, we have created an online process you can use by clicking the button below:

A NOTE FROM MR. STACK, MR. KRZYZANOWSKI, & MR. DAWSON:

Over the last six months, we have seen a tremendous increase in the use of vapes by students. Possession or use of vapes at school comes with a hefty 10 day suspension from school as it is considered drug paraphernalia by School Board policy. Parents are STRONGLY urged to educate themselves about the dangers of vaping. Earlier this year, we visited a local vape show and were given a complete tour of the products currently available so we know what to look for. Parents are encouraged to do the same. The following is information prepared by Mrs. Feeney for parents:

The Rise of Vaping Among Teens

In early September 2018, the FDA declared vaping among teenagers an epidemic due to the significant use and upward trend among adolescents. Thanks to the abundance of research and marketing around the consequences of tobacco use, teen cigarette use has decreased significantly over the past decade. Unfortunately, an increase in popularity around vaping has emerged forming a new generation of nicotine addiction.

  What is “Vaping”

“Juuling” A JUUL is a lightweight device that looks similar to a USB and provides a significantly stronger hit than other devices as the JUUL pods (nicotine cartridges) contain 59mg of nicotine; more than what a smoker would get smoking a pack of cigarettes. 

Another popular device is the Aspire Breeze a small, compact vape. The device allows the user to add whatever kind of e-liquid they prefer. Adolescents report they prefer to use a Breeze as the direct mouth to lung delivery provides a better hit and rush.

Is It Safe?

Vaping is still too new of a trend for researchers to identify all the potential health effects but what we do know is:

Sources include: TN Coalitions White Paper, MIG Vapor: What is Vaping? A Complete Guide and Infographic, Science News for Students, Drug Abuse.gov, “The Truth Behind E-Liquid Poisoning”, JustThinkTwice. gov, DrugfreeNH, American Association of Poison Control, “Juul, the vape device teens are getting hooked on, explained” by Julia Belluz, CBS News “FDA calls teen vaping and epidemic”, “Vape Just Flavors for E-Cigarettes May Cause Heart Issues” by Amber Brenza

Note: Each week, we will feature 1-2 seniors with a spotlight article, written by a staff member.

This article was written by teacher Liz Richardson

Chloe Cina is the first of the Cina’s to graduate from Sanborn. As a sophomore, she knew she was interested in working with children, so she applied for and was accepted into the Careers in Education program at SST.

Chloe is very involved in her school and community. She has been a member of both indoor and outdoor track. Her track coach, Kate Krumm, adds that “Chloe is a team player and looks out for her teammates. She will sit beside the high jump to cheer her teammates on even though she does not do that event. Her friends rely on her!” As long as I’ve known her, she always talks about how much she loves dance and will try pretty much any physical activity. When she visited Nicaragua on a service trip last February, she learned how to surf!

Her other activities include: Key Club, Student Council, Drama Club, and Class Council. She is currently taking two Northern Essex Community College courses. What a challenge! Chloe has not always had it easy in high school and has grown in her ability to reach new heights since she was a sophomore. I have had the privilege of teaching Chloe in Biology and Anatomy & Physiology. In class, Chloe is willing to ask plenty of questions and do what is needed to get the work done. 

Chloe wants to start her post-secondary education at a college in New Hampshire. Hopefully double majoring in dance and elementary education, followed by a Master’s in special education. Hope you achieve your dreams Chloe!

Each month, Sanborn Regional High School recognizes staff members who go “above and beyond” the call of duty to support students. This month, we recognize the following individuals:

Michael Withee: Mr. Withee is a paraprofessional in the Home Base program, and he is considered one of the unsung heroes of the SRHS community. Because he spends most of his days in Home Base, he is not always seen or noticed in the mainstream. However, his presence in the Home Base program is immeasurable. He has a fun and easy manner with the students he encounters each day. The rapport he has established with his students is a critical part of their success. Students trust Mr. Withee and because of that they build appropriate and relevant relationships with people important to them. Mr. Withee's easy smile puts his students at ease and his comic banter with the students is on point, connecting with them where they understand it best. Mr. Withee's contribution to the Home Base program is worthy of recognition.

Eric “IJ” Ibsen-Johnson and Corey Fielding: This is the first time in the history of this award that it has been given to two staff members for their combined team efforts. Mr. Ibsen-Johnson, who goes by “IJ”, and Ms. Fielding are the math teachers on the Freshman Learning Community. They have worked tirelessly to make the freshmen math experience meaningful for our students. They go above and beyond for the their students each and every day by offering after school tutoring, even on Fridays! For the past two years, they have been very involved in the development and implementation of a new math program that is designed to personalize and challenge all students at their level and help them grow.

Congratulations to Mr. Withee, Ms. Fielding, and IJ for being recognized as Sanborn’s October 2018 Staff Members of the Month!

Poland and Germany April 2019 Trip Information

Flu Shot Information for Sanborn Families

College Bound: I Applied Day Returns to Sanborn

Parents a Second Time Around: A Workshop For Parents

More Than Sad Suicide Prevention Program at Austin House

Together with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Austin 17 House, and the Southern Rockingham Coalition for Healthy Youth, UNH Cooperative Extension is coordinating a More than Sad suicide prevention program on October 25th from 6 to 8pm for concerned community members 18 and older. The critical issue of youth suicide and depression will be discussed and available resources will be shared.

This is a free event, food will be provided, and registration is required. Please go to the link below for event information, including registration and a flyer that may be shared and posted as well. I am forwarding this to key people who may be interested in this event and may be able to share this information with others. Feel free to post the link to the web, social media or email to others.

We are revamping our annual Senior Day of Caring event to make it more effective and meaningful for all involved.

This year, all seniors will spend the day at Austin 17 House engaged in activities and programming to help them become better citizens and feel empowered to give back to their community. This is a mandatory event for all grade 12 students.

This is considered a field trip, and as a result, we need all parents to complete a permission slip. Grade 12 parents/guardians, please take a minute to do this by clicking the link below: