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Fall Mountain Regional High School

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May Calendar Of Events

May 08 Site-Based Committee, Room11, 7:00 PM May 09 Project Grad Meeting, 6:00 PM, Cafeteria May 11 Prom, Alysons Orchard, 7:00 PM - Midnight May 13 School Board, Library, 6:30 PM May 14 ELC Parent Training Workshop, 5:00-7:00 PM May 16 Jazz Band/Madrigal Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 PM May 17 Progress Reports Mailed May 19 Spring Concert, Auditorium, 2:00 PM May 20 NECAP Testing May 21 NECAP Testing May 21 Pre-K & ELC Forum, Library, 4:00-6:00 PM May 27 No School - Memorial Day Observance May 27 Band & JROTC march in local Memorial Day parades May 28 School Board @ Alstead Primary School, 6:30 PM May 28 RVTC Awards Night May 28 Middle School Jazz Band and Madrigal Tour May 29 Student of the Month Banquet, Bellows Falls, 6:00 PM May 30 Awards Night, Auditorium, 7 PM

Principals Message
Graduation: This year our graduation will be on Saturday, June 8, at 10:00 AM. The director of the facilities department and I continue working hard to improve parking for this important day. Please note the following: Only vehicles with handicapped parking will be permitted to park on the west side of the building adjacent to the field. I encourage anyone with a need for handicapped parking to contact Elaine Maney at FMRHS. By doing so, we will have an estimate of the number of spaces needed. We encourage our students to car pool or for parents to drive their graduate to the high school, therefore decreasing the number of cars. Student vehicles will be parking on the grass along the Math and English wing. High school staff and school district personnel will be parking on the field to the left of the Early Learning Center. We will have many individuals helping to park cars on this special day. Please be sure to look for someone to inform you where to park. As always, if you need special arrangements please do not hesitate to contact me. Lastly, if we need to have the graduation ceremony in the gymnasium due to inclement weather, students will receive six tickets. If families do not need all Principals Message continued . . . .
View this newsletter on the Internet at www.sau60.org, click on Schools, choose FMRHS and click on Newsletter Fall Mountain Regional High School 134 FMRHS Road Langdon, NH 03602 Principals Office: 603-835-6318 Guidance Office: 603-835-2917 Fax: 603-835-6254 www.sau60.org Thomas H. Ronning tronning@sau60.org

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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

. . . . PRINCIPALS MESSAGE six, please ask for a fewer amount to help additional community members participate in this important day. The limited numbers are due to occupancy restraints as directed by the Langdon Fire Chief and the New Hampshire State Fire Marshalls Office - please plan accordingly. Student Class Schedules: Our Guidance Department has been working hard to create a master sSchedule for the 2013-2014 school year. This is a difficult task knowing the number of variations due to the requests of the five hundred twenty students scheduled to attend FMRHS next year. When schedules are mailed during the beginning of August, if you have concerns with the schedule, please call for an appointment immediately. The first day of classes is August 27 and we will be unable to change requests after August 30. End of Year Calendar: Senior Final Exams - Tuesday, June 4 & Wednesday, June 5 Graduation - Saturday, June 8, 10:00 AM Final Exams - Friday, June 14 (full day) and Monday, June 17 (early dismissal) Final Exam Make-up Day - Tuesday, June 18 (with prior arrangements and permission from the principal).

May 2013

A Message from the Assistant Principal

May Reminders
As we enter the month of May, its time to remind you about the participation of students in the New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System. Students in Grade 11 will participate in the NECAP Science Assessment on May 20 and 21, 2013. Testing will begin at 7:20 a.m. each day and end at approximately 10:45 AM on May 20 and approximately 8:45 AM May 21. Make-up sessions will be scheduled as needed for students who miss the test due to illness. As this is a mandatory state assessment, participating students should be in attendance both days in order to complete their test. Test scores are only as meaningful as the effort students put into the test. Parents should ensure that their child(ren) receive a good nights sleep the nights before the testing as well as eat a healthy breakfast the mornings of testing. As well, parents should strongly encourage their child(ren) to take the test seriously and to give their best effort. Letters with more information about the test and the procedures will be sent home to the parents/guardians of those students who will be taking the test. Spring has sprung and with it comes the change in students choices in clothing. It is important to remember that revealing clothing is unacceptable in school. Shorts and skirts must be of appropriate length and tops must cover the body. Please take the time to review the guidelines for appropriate clothing in school. Heidi Gove, Assistant Principal hgove@sau60.org

Guidance Office News

SENIORS Believe it or not, it isnt too late to apply to college or a technical school. Check application deadlines and get those applications to guidance as soon as possible. If you need assistance with the application or financial aid process, feel free to make an appointment with your guidance counselor. Parents are also welcome to make an appointment with their sons or daughters guidance counselor if help is needed with this process or their career plans by calling 835-2917. Seniors, as you receive acceptances, please let the guidance office know for our records. JUNE 8 - 10:00 AM

GRADUATION

Fall Mountain Regional High School Information regarding invitations, tickets, gowns, rehearsal, etc. will be mailed to the seniors and their parents in May.

ALL STUDENTS
The course selection process for 2013 2014 is complete. Every student should have met with his or her counselor by this time. In May the master schedule will be developed. Fall Mountains data management system will do the work for us; student schedules will be created through a computer scheduling process. If students have conflicts or open blocks due to course availability, guidance will meet with those students to work out scheduling problems in late May or early June. Completed schedules will be mailed home in early August.

May 2013

SENIOR MEN: If you are 18 years old you must register with the Selective Service (www. sss.gov) in order to be eligible for student aid.

Juniors should be narrowing their list of colleges and visiting campuses this summer and fall. Check college websites or call admissions to schedule tours and interviews. Remember, it is vitally important to visit campuses before you commit to spending four years of your life living in a certain environment in which you may not be comfortable.

JUNIORS

Congratulations to the following students for their positive accomplishments at FMRHS: Thursday, May 30 7:00 PM in the high school auditorium. Students earning awards or scholarships will receive invitations to attend awards night.

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ILDCAT INNERS

Awards Night 2013

Tyler Campbell Nick Hakey Thomas Pilvelait India Tatro Jessy Webster Lisa Ranauro, Chair lranauro@sau60.org 603-835-2917

FINE ARTS
Congratulations to the Choir and Band for wonderful performances at Epcot and the Magic Kingdom in Disney World Orlando! Both groups represented FMRHS well. The Disney representatives working with both groups commented on how well mannered our students were and how well prepared they were for their performances. The FMRHS community should be very proud of their accomplishments! Upcoming Events: May 16 Thursday May 19 Sunday May 27 Monday June 8 Saturday Jazz Band / Madrigal Concert @ 7:00 PM - Auditorium Spring Concert - Band & Choir @ 2:00 PM Auditorium Memorial Day Parades (Band) @ 6:45 AM - 1:00 PM North Charlestown 8:00 AM / Charlestown 10:00 AM / Walpole 11:30 AM Graduation 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon (Band)

The next FM Music Parents Association meeting is on Monday, May 6 at 6:15 PM in the bandroom. The Fall Mountain Regional Music Parents Association would love to get more Choir & Band parents involved in attending monthly meetings and helping with the various FMRHS Music Department activities. If you are interested in helping out in any capacity, please contact Mr. DEon or Ms. Lucero directly or plan to attend the next meeting on Monday, May 6 at 6:15 PM in the bandroom. Please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Lucero or Mr. DEon with any questions that you may have. You may call the Music Department office at 835-6318 or by emailing us at mlucero@sau60.org or gdeon@sau60.org.

May 2013

Glen DEon, Chair gdeon@sau60.org

JROTC
Hello and welcome back to another month of exciting news and events! This month has been a busy one, and there are more to follow.

On April 6, we participated in our seasonal highway cleanup in Charlestown, NH. We conducted this mission along a part of State Highway Route 12 that we own. Cadets had a great time as usual, and found some interesting items as well. We enjoy and look forward to maintaining that part of Route 12 as our responsibility and contribution to the community. Also on Saturday, we performed a full Military Funeral at Saint Peters Cemetery, Walpole, NH. Cadets proudly honored our deceased veteran with a Color Guard, Firing Detail, and Flag-Folding Honors. The highlight of this month was our annual Military Ball. This was a two day process of setting up the school for this extravagant event. On April 12, Cadets and parents helped out with the setting up of the tables, chairs, tablecloths, and silverware; along with the 40 by 60 foot flag. Then, on the morning of April 13 Cadets along with parents and staff members set up the balloons, decorations, and floral arrangements. The evening was one of elegant dinner and dancing. All Cadets did a fantastic job and received awards from prestige associations. We would like to thank everyone who participated and helped out with this wonderful and worthy night. A meeting was held at the high school on April 16 to discuss next years mission to Normandy, France in honor of the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Selected Cadets will be marching in a parade which may be the last one held with World War II Veterans attending. We look forward to working towards this honorable task. At the end of May, Cadets will be marching in six Memorial Day parades through out the district. This is a very exciting day for us. Until next time TRY, TRY, NEVER DIE! HOOAHH! Written by Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Holly OBrien. Photos by Cadet Master Sergeant Richard Aumand

May 2013

Major John Cenney, Chair jcenney@sau60.org

Athletics Corner
Varsity Schedules (subject to change) May 2 4:00 Varsity Softball & Baseball @ Stevens May 3 3:30 Track Senior Open (Home) The FM Boys Baseball team will play the 4th 4:00 Varsity Softball & Baseball @ Bow Annual Kirby Cup Game vs Stevens High May 4 School on Friday, May 24 at 7:00 PM at the 9:00 Track Meet @ Keene May 6 new baseball facility in Walpole. 4:00 Varsity Softball & Baseball @ Pelham This Cup is in memory of Ethan Kirby of May 7 Acworth, NH, who lost his life in 2009. Ethan 3:00 Track CVC Prelims (Home) graduated from Fall Mountain Regional High May 8 School in 2007 and was a member of the 4:00 Varsity Softball & Baseball @ Monadnock FM Varsity Baseball team. The FM Varsity May 10 Softball team will also play Stevens on Friday 4:00 Varsity Softball & Baseball @ Hills-Deering May 11 at 4:00 PM at FMRHS. Please join us for two 9:00 Track CVC Finals @ Stevens great ball games! May 13 Proceeds from the games will help raise 4:00 Varsity Softball & Baseball @ Moscoma May 14 funds for the Ethan A. Kirby Memorial 4:00 Track Meet (Home) Scholarship. 4:00 Varsity Softball @ Bellows Falls May 15 4:00 Varsity Softball & Baseball vs Newport (Home) May 16 SOFTBALL Lacroix Cup vs Bellows FallS 4:00 Track Meet @ Bellows Falls May 17 at Fall Mountain High School 4:00 Varsity Softball vs Bellows Falls (Home) Friday, May 17 May 20 This is a long-standing traditional 4:00 Varsity Softball & Baseball vs Monandnock game between these two local rivals. May 22 Come out and support the Wildcats! 4:00 Varsity Softball & Baseball vs Mascoma (Home) May 24 4:00 Varsity Softball & Baseball vs Stevens (Home) May 15 FM Wildcat Twitter Account 10:00 Track Meet @ Interlakes

2013 KIRBY CUP BASEBALL GAME

May 2013

LIVE SCORE UPDATES The FM Wildcat Twitter account can be found on the Athletic home page. It provides live updates of game scores throughout the year. Check it out.

Parents and fans, we are looking for your help. If you are willing to tweet live scores of our games, please contact Matt Schmidt or Ronna Gendron to get more information and find out how to set up your account with us.

Sports Physicals: Every year we have students who would like to participate as a member of a fall sport who have not completed the appropriate paperwork or have the required physical. Please note all students entering grades nine (9) and eleven (11) are required to have a physical prior to being able to participate. If needed, please schedule a physical today allowing for your son/daughter to begin participation when the season starts the week of August 5. Matt Schmidt, Athletic Director mschmidt@sau60.org

Student of the Month

Criteria for selection as FMRHS Student of the Month is cooperation, attitude, consideration for others, academic effort (creative thought and curiosity), attendance, and contribution to community and school life. Students are nominated for this monthly award and voted on by the staff.

John Taylor Benjamin was seleted the FMRHS March Student of the Month. He is the son of Tennille Ferland (Charlestown) and John Benjamin (Springfield, VT). His nomination included qualities such being caring about his fellow students, setting goals for himself, responsible for his learning and conscientious about his school work. JT is an honor roll student and enjoys helping his peers with computer projects. He is a member of the FMRHS football team, volunteers in the school store, gives blood during our annual blood drive, and works at the concession stand during school sporting events. Outside of school, JT enjoys hanging out with his friends, doing homework, yard work and chores around his home. After graduation from FMRHS, JT plans to attend college and study computer technology. Congratulations, JT!

May 2013

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NEWS

The following students were inducted into the Abnaki Chapter of the National Honor Society on Tuesday, April 2: Bethany Aumand, Spencer Bogar, Nina Dunnell, Robert Franklin, Sonja Hansson, Christopher Henry, Thomas Jelliffe, Christopher Manwaring, Jessica Ross, Riley Sabol, and Amanda Watson. The newly installed officers are Chris Henry, President; Bethany Aumand, Vice President; Robbie Franklin, Secretary; and Chris Manwaring, Treasurer. The ceremony was dignified and went very smoothly under the direction of the senior officers Morgan Lynch, President; Hannah Yoerger, Vice President; Jewel Bean, Secretary; and Dani Beneat, Treasurer. Jewel organized a group of seniors to play the processional and recessional. They included Jewel, Caleb Loiselle, Eric Parrott, Katherine Scott, India Tatro, and Whitney Wyman. Dr. Debra Livingston, Superintendent, provided the welcome address. She spoke about the technological changes students can anticipate and how important service and character are in an ever changing world. Mrs. Mary Henry, School Board chairperson, spoke about learning from experiences, ones own and others, and applying the lessons to life. She emphasized the importance of respect, character, and leadership. Mr. Thomas Ronning, Principal, also addressed the members with the message that life rarely goes as planned, but one can always put forth ones best to better oneself and the community. The membership will meet two more times this year. The April meeting will focus on the seniors sharing their experiences and advice about the college application process with the juniors. In May National Honor Society alumni are invited to come speak about their college experiences and give advice to the seniors as they prepare for their first semester at college. NHS alums may come to the meeting on May 21, at 2:15 PM, in Room 17. Please contact Ms. Istel with questions at 835-6318 or cistel@sau60.org. Claudia Istel, NHS Advisor

This & That Cat Chat

PROM 2013 . . .
Fall Mountain Early Learning Center Childfind

Midnight Masquerade May 11 7:00 PM - Midnight Alysons Orchard

and are on sale now until Wednesday, May 8 Guest Request forms are due Friday, May 3

Tickets are $30

The Fall Mountain School District will hold a Childfind Screening on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Fall Mountain Early Learning Center. All children ages 2 through 4 (not attending kindergarten in the fall) and who are residents of Acworth, Alstead, Charlestown, Langdon and Walpole are welcome to attend. The purpose of this free screening is to briefly assess the overall development of the preschool child in order to identify any children who may have special needs. The screening will also provide the parents with the opportunity to obtain more information regarding typical growth and development. Please call 835-6314 or e-mail tvittum@ sau60.org for further information and an appointment. Tammy Vittum, M.Ed. (603) 835-6314 tvittum@sau60.org

May 2013

SPORTS SCHEDULES, GAME RESULTS AND MORE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE AT: sau60.org >FMRHS >SCHOOLS >ATHLETICS

FM OPEN GREENHOUSE FLOWERS, SYRUP, BIRDHOUSES AND MORE. . .

The Fall Mountain Greenhouse will be holding an Open Greenhouse on Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 AM - Noon. In addition to our flowers and vegetables, syrup and eggs from the FM Natural Resources and Animal Science programs will be available for purchase. Larry Sayers woodworking class will also be selling their handcrafted birdhouses. If you cant make it to the open house, we are open every school day until 3:00 PM. Liz Collinsworth lcollinsworth@sau60.org

This & That Cat Chat

FM CREATIONS - FALL MOUNTAINS SCHOOL STORE
FM Creations is ramping up for spring with a couple of new arrivals: Maroon FM Baseball hats have just come in and are priced to sell at $20! Maroon camp chairs with black piping and white wildcat artwork on the back have arrived and are available in the store in limited supply. The cost is $30 for this great Fall Mountain gear! Maroon & white umbrellas We still have a large supply of hoodies and T-shirts available. Also we have maroon golf shirts in both mens and womens sizes! Come on in and support Fall Mountain today!

May 2013

Beth Gosekamp bgosekamp@sau60.org

NOTICE: C L A S S O F 2 0 1 3 I N F O R M AT I O N
SENIORS - CLASS DUES All graduating seniors need to pay $25.00 prior to May 24 to cover graduation costs. This includes your cap and gown. A cap and gown will not be handed out to anyone who has not paid their dues. Checks should be made out to FMRHS Class of 2013. Please turn them in to Laura Benjamin or Nell Stark. SENIOR CLASS TRIP The senior class has been invited to Senior Night at Six Flags New England on Friday May 17. The park is closing to the general public at 8:00 PM and will be hosting area graduates in an exclusive senior night. The cost per person is $50.00 and will include transportation, admission, dinner and access to rides and a dance party. The park will stay open until 1:00 AM. We will be taking a bus and all students are required by FMRHS and Six Flags to ride as a group and leave as a group. Permission slips will be available after vacation. Payment is due ASAP. We need to send the final payment by May 10. Please contact Laura Benjamin with any questions. Laura Benjamin lbenjamin@sau60.org

SENIOR MONETARY OBLIGATIONS In addition to class dues, any seniors who have outstanding lab fees, fines, overdue books, etc. need to have these cleaned up prior to graduation. Diplomas will be withheld until the monetary obligations have been cleared. If you have any questions please contact Laura Benjamin or Tom Ronning.