Please note: Tuesday, November 11, there is no school in observance of Veterans Day.

Report Cards are enclosed with this newsletter.

In May of 2008, students of the Class of 2009 participated in the Science portion of the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) given by the State of New Hampshire. Those results are enclosed.

Last week, PMHS experienced a first: we had to evacuate the building and send students home early. To summarize the event, a sprinkler head in a girls’ bathroom on the second floor was activated by a couple of students. There was a tremendous amount of water released in a short period of time, thus flooding the second floor bathroom, the surrounding area, as well as the first floor directly underneath. I am happy to say that at no time were any students in danger. However, the reason students were sent home was because the fire alarm system could not be reactivated until the sprinkler system was recharged, which was going to take a little while. And of course, we cannot allow students (or faculty) to remain in a vulnerable building. I also want to point out that many students helped with the investigation as they provided leads and answered questions. I credit those who came forward with information to help resolve this situation.

Despite the above incident, there have been a lot of positive things that have happened over the past few weeks. For starters, quarter one came to a close last Friday and, as I’m sure you are aware, report cards are enclosed in this mailing. If you have a question about your child’s grades, please contact the respective teacher.

I also want to congratulate Jamie Bolduc and the Drama Club for the successful completion of the play, High Spirits, which ran from October 23^rd through 25^th. If you have ever been to a Drama Club production, you know that we have a lot of talented actors/actresses at PMHS and they delivered once again.

I also want to congratulate all of our fall sports teams for making it to their respective post-season tournaments. I had the pleasure of introducing the senior soccer girls for their final home game of the year. (You can check out their picture below.) PMHS will recognize all of our athletes at the fall sports banquet on November 13^th at 6:00pm. Feel free to join us.

In the meantime, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 875-8800 or at jfitzpatrick@pmhschool.com. And, don’t forget to check out the school’s Website at www.pmhschool.com.

Arielle Atkins, Kim Grant, Dani Sheehan, Casey Beranger and Lexie Couch are seniors on the Girls Varsity Soccer Team.

Student Recognition

The College Board recently announced the AP Scholar Awards. This award is given to students who receive grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. About 18 percent of the 1.6 million students worldwide who took AP Exams performed at a sufficiently high level to also earn an AP Scholar Award. This year the College Board is recognizing Jacob Browning, Tony Castagnaro, Megan Farrell, Ryan Finethy, and Derek King as AP Scholars. Congratulations to you all!

Nick Ianotti has been selected to attend Jazz All-State this year. He is the first PMHS student to be awarded this honor. Congratulations, Nick!

Attention Parents

If your child will be absent from school, please inform the main office by calling Laurel Cristaldi at 875-3800 ext. 3149. Making this call will mean that the office does not have to call you to let you know that your child did not arrive at school. Thank you for your cooperation.

If your child will be dismissed early from school and you know about it ahead of time, please send a note in with your child stating the time of the dismissal. The student should give the note to Mrs. Grant. Mrs. Grant will arrange to have your child meet you at the front entrance of the school at the time of the dismissal, which will cause less disruption of classes. Thank you for your help.

Picture Retakes will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Please obtain a form in the main office for picture retakes.

Faculty and Staff Recognition

Mrs. Jane Smith was recently appointed to the state Family and Consumer Science Board. In serving on that board she will have influence on developing curriculum on the state level. Congratulations!

Welcome to Miss. Tracy Gousie who is student teaching in the music department this semester. Miss. Gousie is attending Plymouth State University where she is majoring in Music Education. She is enjoying working with PMHS students and Mrs. Bolduc and Mr. Stevens.

Miss. Tracy Gousie, Student Teacher at PMHS.

Our own Marcia LeMay will be signing copies of the book, Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire, at Fox Tale Books on November 22, 2008 from 2:00-5:00 pm. Mrs. LeMay illustrated this book. There will also be an opportunity to meet the author on November 14, 2008 at the Belknap Mill restaurant in Laconia, New Hampshire.

What We’re Reading 2008

More selections from the faculty reading poll:

Joe Derrick - Science

Ghengis Khan and the Making of the Modern World, by Jack Weatherford was an interesting historical read. To learn about alternative energy solutions, I read Biodiesel: Growing a New Energy Economy, by Greg Pahl. For fun I read Asterisk at the Olympic Games, by Goscinny and Uderzo, Outlander series, by Diana Gabaldon, Siddartha, by Herman Hesse, and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, by Barbara Kingsolver

Maria Dreyer – Special Education Director

Right now I am reading Lead Right and Personalizing the High School Experience, for professional reasons and I am reading The Narrows for fun.

Mark Anthony – Health and PE teacher

I am currently reading and have recently read over the summer: Freakonomics, by Leavitt, B.A.S.S. Times and FLW Outdoors magazine because I am an avid bass fisherman. With my two sons I read Winnie the Pooh and friends, Scooby Doo Search and Find and Elmo and the Alphabet I also frequently read various maps and

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Guidance News

College Overview Workshop

The Guidance office will sponsor a College Overview Night on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the Auditorium. Jay Hauser, from the Center for College Planning, will present this workshop aimed at parents of college-bound seniors and juniors. Please plan to attend this informative evening.

College Financial Aid Workshop

The Guidance Office will sponsor a College Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the Auditorium. Kerry Koziell, from the Center for College Planning, will present this workshop aimed at parents of college-bound seniors and juniors. If you have questions about how to pay for a college education for your child, here is an opportunity for you to get some answers. Please join us!

Fall College Visits to PMHS

College	Visit Date	Time
Husson College	11/4	10:00
Green Mountain College – Vermont	11/5	9:30
University of Southern Maine	11/5	12:15
St. Joseph’s College – Maine	11/6	8:30
Southern New Hampshire University	11/12	8:30

SAT and ACT Test Dates

ACT Test Date Registration Late Registration

Deadline Deadline

Dec. 13, 2008 Nov. 7, 2008 Nov 8-20, 2008

Feb. 7, 2009 Jan 6, 2009 Jan 7-16, 2009

April 4, 2009 Feb. 27, 2009 Feb 28-Mar 13, 2009

June 13, 2009 May 8, 2009 May 9-22, 2009

Register online at www.actstudent.org

SAT Test Date Registration Late Registration

Deadline Deadline

Dec 6, 2008 Nov 5, 2008 Nov 18, 2008

Jan 24, 2009 Dec 26, 2008 Jan 6, 2009

Mar 14, 2009 Feb 10, 2009 Feb 24, 2009

May 2, 2009 Mar 31, 2009 April 9, 2009

June 6, 2009 May 5, 2009 May 15, 2009

Register online at www.collegboard.com

Yearbook Information

Senior write-ups are due on November 3, 2008. Please see Mrs. Kelliher as soon as possible to make sure your senior write up appears as you want it in the yearbook.

If you would like to purchase an advertisement in the yearbook the prices are as follows:

1/8 page $55.00

¼ page $105.00

½ page $175.00

Full page $295.00

The deadline to purchase an advertisement is December 8, 2008. Please contact Mrs. Kelliher at kkelliher@pmhschool.com or 875-3800 extension 2115.

Advisory Program

The teachers and professionals that work with your child on a daily basis want your child to be successful at PMHS. In order to help monitor the students in the freshman class, a team has been established to oversee them. This Freshman Team consists of teachers, administrators, guidance counselors as well as the school social worker. It is our hope that through communication and support for your child that all freshmen will be successful academically and socially.

As part of the monitoring process, the Freshmen Team receives feedback from the academic teachers regarding each student’s behavior, effort and academics. The following list of students received a certificate on Thursday, October 16^th, because they received high scores in these areas.

We encourage you to continue to provide support for your son or daughter so that his/her success continues throughout the year.

Sincerely,

The Freshman Team

Freshman List for Certificates, October, 2008

Kristine Adams Emily Barrett

Kirby Beranger Sahara Brown

Monica Buffum Patrick Cassidy

Rebekah Chesley Robert Cilibrasi

Madison Clapp Tyler Clements

Samantha Cole Kyle Denio

Zachary Drouin Haley Farnham

Nicole Fortier Erin Gagnon

Samantha Holton Jason Houghton

Shannon Hubbard Emily Kallgren

Amber Kenison Rebecca Krivitsky

Michelle Laliberte Xyelle Lewis

Emily Macduff Ashley Malo

Halacia McFarlane Rebecca Meyer

David Monasky Albert Morse

Emilie Morton Erin Munroe

Jeffrey Olmstead Breanna Parandes

Julianne Parker Jennifer Peloquin

Nicole Perry Michelle Prior

Joseph Puzzo Martha Raspbridge

Eric Ravesi Aaron Russell

Amanda Scrocca Brooke Simmons

Christopher Sliva Lauren Stearns

Connor Stone Paul Sullivan

Amelia Sweezey Mikayla Tempest

Danielle Tidd Stephanie Waterman

Taylor Welch

Beyond High School Workshops

Juniors and Seniors this year are experiencing a series of 14 mini workshops during advisory called “Life Beyond High School.” Some of these workshops feature community members who volunteer their time every week to come to PMHS and speak to our students. The workshops include such topics as financial planning, credit counseling, local community business ownership, military options, and criminal justice.

Don Wiedenheft, Captain in the US Navy and PMHS Science Teacher. Jon Chaisson, and Matt Brooks are students in the Army National Guard.

Patti Taylor-Rogers, of Taylor-Brown Wild Blueberry Company, speaks to students about her business, work ethic, educational background and training, and what she looks for in potential employees.

Steve Holly of Wachovia Securities speaks to students on the importance of checking and savings accounts, basic awareness of income taxes, and financial options and investing.

Officer Nick Skiba, PMHS’s SRO, speaks to students about simple law related concepts. It’s a great opportunity for students to speak with an officer in a non-threatening environment.

Veterans’ Day Memorial

The History Club will be holding a Veterans’ Day Memorial event at PMHS from 6-9 PM on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. There will be roughly 1,500 candles arranged in groupings by wars on the soccer field. We are accepting sponsorships for $2 a candle (this will also get you into the event on Tuesday night for free).

Admission to see the memorial display will be $4 per adult $2 child 12 and under. Veterans/current military servicemen/women will be admitted free of charge. If you are interested in sponsoring a candle (or candles) please contact Mark Bingham at mbingham@pmhschool.com or at 875-3800 extension 2113. We hope to see folks Tuesday night for what should be an impressive display!

PMHS Calendar of Events November, 2008

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

ASVAB Testing

Auditorium

Report Cards Issued

NEWA Testing

Freshmen

Veterans Day

No School

NEWA Testing

Freshmen

NEWA Testing

Freshmen

Fall Sports Banquet

6:00 pm Auditorium

NEWA Testing

Freshmen

School Board Meeting 6:30 pm Library

Thanksgiving Break No School

Thanksgiving Day

No School

Thanksgiving Break

No School