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Principals Message
f you are reading this you are a parent/guardian, student, or Jan. 07 SB Policy Committee, Library, community member 5:30 PM interested in knowing what is happening Jan. 09 Site-Based Committee, Room 11, 7:00 PM at FMRHS. When finished, if you have Jan. 10 Project Graduation 2013 any questions or ideas Meeting, Library, 6:00-7:00 PM pertaining to this Jan. 12 Zumba Class, Cafeteria, high school, please be sure to bring 10:00-11:00 AM them to my attention. I am always happy to answer questions and listen Jan. 14 School Board, Library, 6:30 PM to ideas because I believe together Jan. 15 FMRSD Parent Forum, Library, we may provide the best education 5:30-7:00 PM possible for the youth in our school Jan. 21 No School - Martin Luther King community.
Jr. Day Jan. 24 & 25 Final Exams Jan. 25 Quarter 2 Ends Jan. 28 No School - Teacher Inservice Jan. 28 School Board @ Acworth Town Hall, 6:30 PM Jan. 29 Quarter 3 Begins Jan. 29 Snow Date for FMRSD Parent Forum, Library, 5:30-7:00 PM
no different than the start of a new school year and a necessity to grow as individuals and/or professionals.
In August, the FMRHS staff created personal goals for this year. With the first semester ending in a few weeks, I will be meeting with them to discuss the progress of their goal(s). Like many individuals, some accomplish one or more of them early and need to increase the expectations and/or make a new one. Some may not be on track; therefore, modifications may need to be made in order for a successful outcome. Regardless of success or the need for modifications, we all need to remain focused on The beginning of a new year is always what we are trying to accomplish. a time to reflect on the past and to (continued on the next page) create personal and/or professional goals for the upcoming 365 days. The key to accomplishing them is Fall Mountain Regional High School to be reminded of what they are in 134 FMRHS Road order to remain focused - to have set Langdon, NH 03602 dates throughout the year to check Principals Office: 603-835-6318 on the progress of the goal(s). This is FOLLOW FMRHS ON twitter @ fmwildcats
Guidance Office: 603-835-2917 Fax: 603-835-6254 www.sau60.org Thomas H. Ronning tronning@sau60.org
Fall Mountain Regional School District does not and will not discriminate in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disabilities. Title IX Coordinator, 504 Coordinator, and English Language Learners Coordinator Dr. Lorraine Landry, Assistant Superintendent SAU60, PO Box 600, 159 East Street, Charlestown, NH 03603 (603) 826-7756
Congratulations to the following students for their positive accomplishments at FMRHS: Peighton Ahlberg Jacob Andrzejcyk Jessica Barnes Matthew Barry Danielle Beneat Gus Bittenbender Samantha Blanc Sean Chamberlin Richie Clark Heather Colburn Kylie Congdon Collin Crosby Nina Dunnell Mitchell Durgin Sabrina Durgin Sara Fernette Selina Fowler Elizabeth Gagnon Mike Golec Nicole Green Ivy Grenier Troy Grimsley Morgan Heavisides Colleen Heidorn Chris Henry Ryan Herman Josie Holt Thomas Jelliffe Stephen Jennings Kendra Johns Chris LaCasse Caleb Lessard Caleb Loiselle Heather Lowry Morgan Lynch Tim Macedo Alexis MacIntire Colby Marquay Hannah Meier Melissa Morello Justin Moses Destry Nebelski Jenna Ostrowski Brandon Parker Kevin Perham Emily Phillips Thomas Pilvelait Jed Plumley Cleyton Prinsen Jeremy Rumrill Leah Shaw Cassie Sherwin Connor Spaulding Abby St. Pierre Brigitte Taylor Cameron Tollett Lauren Tramontina Justin Vosteen Adam Whittaker Jen Wilder Scout WilliamsLandry Lindsay Wyman Whitney Wyman
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In addition, I recently reviewed how individuals gain access to our high school during school hours. These procedures are in the process of being updated and will be sent to parents in the near future. Lastly, Mr. Lloyd began his leave of absence over the holiday break to help open a school in Africa. During his time away from FMRHS we will be in contact with him to learn about his adventures. We have hired Mr. Yukica to teach Mr. Lloyds classes in his absence.
View this newsletter on the Internet at www.sau60.org, click on Schools, choose FMRHS and click on Newsletter
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JROTC
Welcome back! The New Year has arrived, and we are looking forward to the adventures it will bring. At the start of January, Cadets will participate in our map reading classes. This class teaches Cadets how to read a military map, interpreting the different symbols and colors, and the significance of each. Cadets will also receive some very interesting basic survival training. On January 8, Cadets will attend an in-class Uniform Inspection and Award Ceremony. Cadets should either wear their uniforms to school or carry them in and change out before the start of first block class. Uniforms should be worn throughout the entire school day to receive grade credit. The Rifle Team is continuing to perform in matches, and both the A and the B team are doing an exceptional job. Our Raider Team season is kicking into high gear, and they are training hard for the upcoming competition in May. The end of the semester is fast approaching and we look forward to another semester of camaraderie and adventure in addition to welcoming a group of new Cadets. Until next time, TRY, TRY, NEVER DIE!! HOAAAH! Written by Cadet Sergeant Holly OBrien Major John Cenney, Chair jcenney@sau60.org
JUNIORS
Juniors should be planning to take the SAT in May or June. The June 1 test is given at Fall Mountain. Registration material is available in the guidance office or you can register online at collegeboard.com. Although its difficult to believe, the guidance office staff will be starting the scheduling process with juniors for the 2013-14 school year at the beginning of February. At that time, counselors will meet with each junior individually to discuss post-high school plans and course requests for next year.
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Fine Arts
Upcoming EvEnts for thE mUsic DEpartmEnt
January 7, Monday January 10, Thursday January 19, Saturday Music Parents Meeting 6:15 PM in the Band Room Monadnock Valley Music Festival Rehearsal (selected students) @ Monadnock Regional H.S. 1:45 - 9:30 PM Monadnock Valley Music Festival Rehearsal/Concert (selected students) 7:15 AM - 5:00 PM (4:00 PM concert time) All rehearsals & the concert will be at Monadnock Regional H.S. Keene Jazz Invitational (Jazz Band) @ Keene High School Auditorium 7:00 PM
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THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS FOR DONATING ITEMS FOR THE 2012 MUSIC PARENTS HOLIDAY RAFFLE:
Alstead Village Market Alybird Art Ashley McNamara & Michelle Westney Bascoms Sugar Farm Bellows Construction Bensonwood Britton Sugar House Chilis Restaurant of Keene Cindy Hill Chris Sherwin of Sherwin Art Glass Claremont Savings Bank Conn. Valley Home Care & Hospice Costume Ladies of Walpole Country Fresh Flowers & Goods Coyote Moon David Howell Depot Home Center Diamond Pizza Dr. Peter Bowman Franks Bargain Center Gendron/Fischer Automotive Galloway Real Estate Great Brook Farms Halladays Flowers & Harvest Barn Julie Parrott Julies Country Rag Rugs Karie Welling & Family Kathy Taylor Kendra Johns Kim Watson LaValley Building Supply Lisa Levesque Lisais Market Liz St. Martin Loribeth Robare-Maminka Girl Studio Mary Anne Knapp-Cats Meow Studio McGills Sugarhouse Porter & Sons Construction Real to Reel Video Rock & Hammer Ronna Gendron Creative Confections Savings Bank of Walpole Sharon Miller Sheila Kozel LMT Terri Lipman Two Rivers Farm Christmas Shop Valley Regional Hospital Walpole Scoop Shop Walpole Valley Tire Walpole Village Salon Walpole Mountain View Winery Wayne McCutcheon Woodell & Daughters Forest Products
Senior Devin Osborne was selected the FMRHS November Student of the Month. He is the son of Tina Lahtinen of Charlestown and Craig Osborne of Winchester, NH. Devin was nominated by his teachers for his enthusiasm, dependability and work ethic. He was also commended for being a positive role model to other students in the classroom. Devin has been on the honor roll his sophomore, junior and senior years and is a valuable member of the team of Marketing students that work in the school store each day. Devin was also a member of the Wildcat football team as a freshman and senior. In his free time, Devin enjoys sports and spending time with his friends. He also works parttime at the Depot Home Center. After high school graduation, Devin plans to attend Keene State College to earn a degree in business. Congratulations, Devin! The FMRHS December 2012 Student of the Month is Jacqueline LaChapelle. Jacqueline is a senior and the daughter of MaryAnn and Ronald LaChapelle of Alstead. Jacquelines nomination recognized her traits of dedication, dependability, confidence and compassion. Jacquelines involvement in clubs and activities in school include Interact (So., Jr., Sr.), National Honor Society (Jr., Sr.), Student Congress (Sr.), Math Team (So., Sr. - Captain), Green Group (Fr., So.), Drama Club (Fr., So., Jr., Sr.), Madrigals (Fr., So., Jr., Sr.), and a Mentor (Jr., Sr.) When not in school, Jacqi works part-time, and also takes voice lessons and enjoys contra dancing. Her plans after graduation are not yet solidified having been accepted to the University of New Haven, Penn State and the University of Central Florida. Wherever her final destination, her plan is to study forensic science, continue on to grad school, and live in a big, beautiful city. Congratulations, Jacqueline!
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Athletics Corner
TICKET PRICES FOR BASKETBALL GAMES Adults: $2.00; $1 for senior citizens Staff & Students: Free with school ID; $1 for Students without student ID In consideration of the many groups that work concessions/gate, you must have your ID to enter for free.
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SPORTS SCHEDULES, GAME RESULTS AND MORE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE AT: sau60.org >FMRHS >SCHOOLS >ATHLETICS
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Freshman News
In the past month, the freshman class worked hard at selling Halladays spice packets as a fundraiser for their class and were able to raise a little over $900. The class officers met after this fundraiser and decided to have their class sponsor two children for Christmas. We contacted Southwestern Community Services and were given direction to an area head start organization that helped us find children in need. Through this organization, we were connected with a boy age 3 and a girl age 4 and bought them gifts for Christmas with some of our profits. On Thursday, December 20, our class officers took time during advisory and wrapped all of the gifts. The gifts were then given to the Drewsville Headstart, which is run under the Southwestern Community Services, to deliver to the families of these children. The freshman class wishes everyone a happy and joyous new year! Peggy Jellie, Freshman Class Advisor pjellie@sau60.org
Fall Mountain Regional School District Microsoft Office Program for Students
1 Home Use Copy of Microsoft Office for PC or MAC. As part of the FMRSD license coverage for Microsoft Office (including Excel, PowerPoint and Word) through its Microsoft Educational Agreement, FMRSD middle school and high school students are eligible to install one license of either Microsoft Office for Mac, or Microsoft Office for PC to one home computer or laptop. Please be sure to read through the agreement below. By taking advantage of this offer, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of use. To participate in this agreement, you must acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions listed: Students do not own the license or the installation DVDs, rather they are authorized to use the software and associated media pursuant to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Students will be required to remove the software from their personal computer upon graduation or leaving the Fall Mountain School District. You must be a FMRSD student. Microsoft provides no technical support. Should this license agreement expire with Fall Mountain, an announcement will be issued to all students. Students will remove the software from their home machine immediately upon the earlier of (a) expiration of the license agreement with Fall Mountain or (b) leaving the Fall Mountain Regional School District. How to obtain software: In order to obtain MS Office software, follow these instructions: Limited amounts of DVDs are available for daily checkout through the school library or Distance Learning Lab. DVDs will be loaned out with the expectation of immediate installation and a next day return. Your one license for home use will be recorded in the database. If you have questions, please contact Lynne Phillips, Director of Technology, Fall Mountain Regional School District at lphillips@sau6o.org or 603-835-0110. Thank you.
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PROJECT GRAD 2013 WILL HOST A ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 10:00-11:00 AM IN THE FMRHS CAFETERIA ALL AGES AND FITNESS LEVELS WELCOME!
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Developmental Trauma and Reactive Attachment Disorder: Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Healthy Development Presenter: Nancy Birge, Licensed Clinical Social Worker This workshop will discuss the attachment related challenges and define developmental trauma including its impact on childrens brains and behaviors. Participants will learn practical strategies and ways of thinking about and intervening with the challenging behaviors that children with developmental trauma present to their caregivers. For more information, please contact Gail Baker, Student Services Secretary, at 8265762 ext. 126 or email gbaker@sau60.org.
Participation Fee Required. Funds raised will help support Project Grad 2013. Thank you for your support! Monica Scott, Project Grad Coordinator
DISTRICT POLICY COMMITTEE SEEKING NEW MEMBERS The FMRSD Policy Committee is seeking parents and community members who are inerested in becoming members. The Policy Committee meets on a monthly basis at 6:00 PM in the FMRHS Library and reviews established policies as well as new policies presented by the administration. If you are interested, please contact Misty Bushee, Assistant to the Superintendent, at 826-7756 or mbushee@sau60.org.
FM CREATIONS. . . The Fall Mountain Regional High School Store. Get all your Wildcat gear here! Contact Beth Gosekamp, FM Creations Advisor at 835-6318 or bgosekamp@sau60.org.