SRHS Update: Week of April 9

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1. Did you know we now have our very own PTO? Please consider joining. The membership form is attached.

2. The federal No Child Left Behind Act requires that all schools are measured annually on their growth towards having all students demonstrate proficiency in reading and mathematics. Each year, the State of New Hampshire releases a list of schools that have made adequate yearly progress (AYP) towards this goal. I have attached a letter that explains the AYP status of SRHS for this year. In short, we made AYP in reading but not mathematics. We will continue to address our mathematics needs and will be developing an action plan to submit to the State this fall. The letter explains this in more detail.

GUIDANCE NEWS:

3. The Guidance Department is excited to expand our parent evenings and is hosting a presentation by the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) for Sophomore parents & students on April 16th from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the high school library! NHHEAF will explore and review how students can be making the most of their 4 years of high school to better prepare them for the choices they will make regarding their future plans of college, military, or the work force . The Guidance Department will also review our specific credit and graduation requirements and will answer any questions you have. Please contact the Guidance Department if you have any questions at 642-3600.

4. The April Guidance Calendar is attached

5. The AP exam testing schedule is attached

IN OTHER NEWS:

6. The post-prom planning committee is currently running several fundraisers, including one with Perella's Pizza of Haverhill (see attached flyer). This is a
parent-run event and they need your help!

Also...

7. GET READY FOR THE PROM!Raffle Tickets on Sale during all school lunches on April 3, 4, 5, 6 & 9thChance to win:Free Tuxedo rental or Gift Certificate for Tux discounts (Rte 125 Bridal);Gift Certificate for $25.00 toward Gown purchase/or other item (Derailed Boutique);Gift Certificates for Hair Salon (A Hair Better), Nail Salon (Billy's Nails), 2 different Tanning Salons (Studio 125 & Envy Tanning), flowers (Leith's), etcCost: $1.00 each ticket; 7 tickets for $5.00 or 20 tickets for $10.00 Winning tickets will be drawn after the 3rd lunch on 9 April.

For more information contact:

THERESA DRURYAfter-Prom Booster Committee - 2012 Prom for the Sanborn Regional High School (603) 702-0011drury1234@myfairpoint.net theresa.drury@hanscom.af.mil

Have a great week everyone!

-Brian Stack

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