Please note: Report cards are enclosed.

We, as New Englanders, have a lot to be proud of this fall. The Red Sox won the World Series, the Patriots are dominating the NFL, and all signs point to the Celtics being a team to cheer for again. We, as members of the PMHS learning community, have even more reasons to be proud. Our varsity boys’ and girls’ soccer teams made it to the quarter-finals in the post-season tournament; our boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams qualified for the Meet of Champions; and our varsity volleyball team made a tournament appearance with one player making the All-State team. PMHS had great success in athletics this fall and we are proud of all our student athletes.

Additionally, we had several other notable accomplishments that occurred throughout the past month. Our drama club produced a successful musical. The Senior Class hosted a terrific spaghetti dinner and Halloween Dance. On a more personal note, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who attended our 4^th annual Parent Night. I was told by several staff members that this year’s Parent Night was the largest turnout PMHS has ever seen for an open-house type event. I enjoyed meeting you and appreciate the time you dedicated to meet with the PMHS staff as well as the time you spent filling out the NEASC survey. (If you have not completed a NEASC survey, but are interested in doing so, please contact Cathy Fraser at cfraser@pmhschool.com to arrange for a time to take the survey.)

November is sure to be a busy month. We’ve recently finished quarter one and saw the advent of quarter two. Our winter sports programs are getting under way. We have an array of other events planned from school-wide assemblies to a dance to a craft fair to a canned-food drive. Everyday, we are doing our best to personalize education in order to maximize student learning. And on that note, I recently had the opportunity to be a guest speaker in several Freshman Seminar classes. I always enjoy this opportunity as it allows students to learn a little more about me as a person, and, as I explain to them, “To show you that I am as normal as you are.” One of the messages I convey is to make the most out of the high school experience by getting involved and participating in as much as possible. I offer you the same advice. As a parent, get involved in as much as you can. Join the PTSA, join the Booster Club, volunteer to chaperone a field trip or dance; attend a sporting event or drama production; take advantage of the many opportunities provided by PMHS to help personalize your child’s education. Remember, the high school experience is not something solely for your child. You are as much a part of that experience as they are.

As always, please feel free to contact me with any comments, concerns, or questions you may have. I can be reached at 875-8800 or jfitzpatrick@pmhschool.com. Also, please check out the school’s Website at www.pmhschool.com as it has been slightly modified to be more user friendly.

Faculty Recognition

Cindy Mitchell has been selected as a Gold Member in the 2007-08 Edition of the Cambridge Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry. Congratulations!

Student Recognition

Two of our graduates from the class of 2007 have distinguished themselves by becoming AP Scholars. An AP Scholar is a student who scores 4 or higher on all Advanced Placement tests taken. The two students who achieved AP Scholar status are Nancy Szarkowski and Ty Tremblay. Congratulations!

Ryan Finethy has been named a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholar Program. The names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 53^rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program were announced recently. These academically talented students will have the chance to continue the competition for 8,200 Merit Scholarship awards, worth $34 million, that will be offered next spring. Congratulations, Ryan and good luck!

Kelsey Hopper was selected for the All-State First Team for Girls’ Volleyball Division 3. She will receive an award at the senior game on Saturday, November 10, 2007. Congratulations, Kelsey!

Chris Apkarian finished 3^rd in the Cross Country Meet of Champions and Megan Farrell finished 8^th in that meet. Congratulations!

Look for Emily Folan at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She and her dance team will be performing a dance number live in front of Macy’s to the tune of Santa Claus is Coming to Town, with Mike Miller Productions. This trip to NYC at Thanksgiving will be Emily’s second. Her dance team performed at the parade a few years ago as well.

Guidance News

SENIORS: VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!

On Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium Karen Collins will present a Financial Aid Workshop. All college-bound seniors and their parents are invited and encouraged to attend these informative workshops.

SAT & ACT Test Dates

SAT Registration Late

Test Date Deadline Registration

Dec. 1, 2007 Oct. 30, 2007 Nov. 8, 2007

Jan. 26, 2008 Dec. 26, 2007 Jan. 4, 2008

Mar. 1, 2008 Jan. 29, 2008 Feb. 7, 2008

May 3, 2008 Apr. 1, 2008 Apr. 10, 2008

Jun. 7, 2008 May 6, 2008 May 15, 2008

ACT Registration Late

Test Date Deadline Registration

Dec. 8, 2007 Nov. 2, 2007 Nov. 3-15, 2007

Feb. 9, 2008 Jan. 4, 2008 Jan. 5-18, 2008

Apr. 12, 2008 Mar. 7, 2008 Mar. 8-21, 2008

Jun. 14, 2008 May 9, 2008 May 10-23, 2008

The PTSA received a donation of a pair of prime tickets to a Patriots football game during the 2008-09 Season. The seats are 11^th row and are valued at $250.00. We are holding a raffle for these tickets throughout this year. Raffle tickets are $20.00 each. If you are interested in purchasing a raffle ticket, please contact Cathy Fraser at 875-3800 ext. 3087 or at cfraser@pmhschool.com.

Congratulations to Wayne Miller, who won the Thanksgiving Basket!

PTSA Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the library. The next meeting will be held on November 13, 2007. Please join us!

Booster Club

Our club supports all athletic teams and promotes sportsmanship among student athletes. We offer annual scholarships to seniors continuing on to college.

Our cookbook, Feed the Pack, is published and for sale for $7.00 each. Cookbooks will be sold at all club meetings and sporting events. For more information please contact Judey Clemons at yogidj@worldpath.net.

Yearbook

If you would like to place an ad in the yearbook please contact Kim Kelliher at 875-3800 ext. 2115. Advertisement prices are below:

1/8 page - $45.00 ¼ page - $75.00

½ page - $165.00 Full page - $260.00

Student Council News

The Student Council would like to congratulate Derek King on being elected by the student body as the Student School Board Representative. Derek will begin his term on November 20, 2007 at the next School Board Meeting.

The Student Council is sponsoring a food drive to benefit local food pantries. Canned and/or dry goods can be brought to PMHS. The food drive will run until December 14. Thank you for your support.

School Play

Thank you to all who came out to see the play, “School House Rock Live,” last weekend. It was a tremendous success!

Winter Concert

The Winter Concert will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2007, at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. Hope to see you there!

Friends of the Performing Arts (FOPA)

FOPA was started at PMHS last year to help raise funds for the students who perform in the band, chorus and drama club. There are many events that our students are invited to and without funds they cannot go. That’s where FOPA steps in. Fund raising is the only way for students to get to such events.

We need your help. Please come and see what FOPA is all about and maybe you’ll want to help as much as we do. Membership dues are $5.00 which goes toward the scholarship fund that is given to two graduating seniors that will continue their higher education in a Performing Arts Program. All are welcome – Moms, Dads, Grandparents and friends of our performing arts students. Our next meeting will be November 15^th at 5:00 pm in the band room.

FOPA will be at the Craft Fair on Saturday, November 17, from 10:00 – 3:00, selling baked goods and some hand crafted items. Band T-shirts and Band Aid cards will also be for sale. Our 50/50 raffle during the play “School House Rock Live,” was won by SAU Business Manager Kathy O’Blenes, and the prize was $40.00 – WHOA!

Holiday Craft Fair

The PMHS World Language Club is hosting its Second Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, November 17, 2007 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm in the PMHS Gymnasium. Free gift-wrapping and babysitting will be available. Proceeds benefit students traveling abroad in 2008.

Tables are still available. For more information on renting a table, please contact Sheila Croft at 875-3800 ext. 2215 or email scroft@pmhschool.com.

Alton Explorers

Interested in fire fighting or emergency medical services? The Alton Explorers are having a recruitment meeting on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Alton Fire Department on Route 140. Participants must be 14-21 years old or in the 8^th grade. Parents are welcome.

Boys Varsity Basketball 2007-08

Date	Place	Team	Time
17-Dec	Home	Farmington	7:00 PM
19-Dec	Away	Belmont	7:00 PM
4-Jan	Away	Newfound	7:00 PM
8-Jan	Home	Littleton	7:00 PM
11-Jan	Away	Berlin	7:00 PM
15-Jan	Away	White Mt.	6:30 PM
18-Jan	Away	Winnisquam	7:00 PM
22-Jan	Home	Franklin	7:00 PM
25-Jan	Home	Winnisquam	7:00 PM
30-Jan	Away	Inter-Lakes	7:00 PM
1-Feb	Home	Belmont	7:00 PM
6-Feb	Home	Mascoma	7:00 PM
8-Feb	Home	Gilford	7:00 PM
15-Feb	Home	Inter-Lakes	7:00 PM
19-Feb	Away	Gilford	7:00 PM
22-Feb	Away	Franklin	7:00 PM
25-Feb	Home	White Mt.	6:30 PM
27-Feb	Home	Raymond	7:00 PM

Boys JV Basketball 2007-08

Date	Place	Team	Time
17-Dec	Home	Farmington	5:30 PM
19-Dec	Away	Belmont	5:30 PM
4-Jan	Away	Newfound	5:30 PM
8-Jan	Home	Littleton	5:30 PM
11-Jan	Away	Berlin	5:30 PM
15-Jan	Away	White Mt.	5:00 PM
18-Jan	Away	Winnisquam	5:30 PM
22-Jan	Home	Franklin	5:30 PM
25-Jan	Home	Winnisquam	5:25 PM
30-Jan	Away	Inter-Lakes	5:30 PM
1-Feb	Home	Belmont	5:30 PM
6-Feb	Home	Mascoma	5:30 PM
8-Feb	Home	Gilford	5:30 PM
15-Feb	Home	Inter-Lakes	5:25 PM
19-Feb	Away	Gilford	5:25 PM
22-Feb	Away	Franklin	5:30 PM
25-Feb	Home	White Mt.	5:00 PM
27-Feb	Home	Raymond	5:30 PM
Girls Varisty Basketball 2007-08

Date	Place	Team	Time
4-Dec	Home	Gilford	7:00 PM
7-Dec	Away	Inter-Lakes	7:00 PM
11-Dec	Away	White Mt.	6:30 PM
17-Dec	Away	Farmington	7:00 PM
19-Dec	Home	Belmont	7:00 PM
4-Jan	Home	Newfound	7:00 PM
8-Jan	Away	Littleton	7:00 PM
11-Jan	Home	Berlin	7:00 PM
15-Jan	Home	White Mt.	6:30 PM
18-Jan	Home	Winnisquam	7:00 PM
22-Jan	Away	Franklin	7:00 PM
25-Jan	Away	Winnisquam	7:00 PM
28-Jan	Home	Portsmouth	7:00 PM
30-Jan	Home	Inter-Lakes	7:00 PM
1-Feb	Away	Belmont	7:00 PM
6-Feb	Away	Mascoma	7:00 PM
8-Feb	Away	Gilford	7:00 PM
12-Feb	Home	Franklin	7:00 PM

Girls JV Basketball 2007-08

Date	Place	Team	Time
4-Dec	Home	Gilford	5:30 PM
7-Dec	Away	Inter-Lakes	5:30 PM
11-Dec	Away	White Mt.	5:00 PM
17-Dec	Away	Farmington	5:30 PM
19-Dec	Home	Belmont	5:30 PM
4-Jan	Home	Newfound	5:30 PM
8-Jan	Away	Littleton	5:30 PM
11-Jan	Home	Berlin	5:25 PM
15-Jan	Home	White Mt.	5:00 PM
18-Jan	Home	Winnisquam	5:30 PM
22-Jan	Away	Franklin	5:30 PM
25-Jan	Away	Winnisquam	5:30 PM
28-Jan	Home	Portsmouth	5:30 PM
30-Jan	Home	Inter-Lakes	5:30 PM
1-Feb	Away	Belmont	5:30 PM
6-Feb	Away	Mascoma	5:30 PM
8-Feb	Away	Gilford	5:30 PM
12-Feb	Home	Franklin	5:30 PM