Please note: Final Exams will be June 19-23, 2009..

A few days ago seniors should have received a letter outlining end-of-the-year activities. To reiterate, senior exams will take place from Wednesday, June 10^th through Friday, June 12^th.Teachers will determine the dates and times of exams. All seniors must take their final exams as credit for a course will not be given to those who do not complete a final exam. Once students have completed the final exam, they no longer have to attend that respective class.

Graduation rehearsal will take place Monday, June 15^th, through Thursday, June 18^th, from 8:30am to 12:00pm. All seniors who intend on taking part in the graduation ceremony need to attend all graduation practices. We will be preparing for both an outside and an inside ceremony.

Senior Awards Night will be Wednesday, June 17^th, in the PMHS auditorium at 6:00pm. Seniors will receive academic awards in addition to scholarships. I encourage all seniors to attend Awards Night as it is one of the last opportunities to sit together as a class. I also want to encourage parents to attend to help honor our seniors.

To All Underclassmen and Their Families:

Please refer to the chart below to see final exam dates and times.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Friday, June 19, 2009

Normal Day

8:05-9:25 A Period Exam

9:35-10:55 C Period Exam

11:00-11:25 Lunch

11:30-12:50 E1 Period Exam

1:00-2:20 F Period Exam

2:20 Early Release

Monday, June 22, 2009

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

8:05-10:05 E Block Exam

8:45-10:05 E2 Per. Exam

10:05-10:20 Break

10:25-12:25 FG Block Exam

11:05-12:25 G Period Exam

12:30-1:00 Lunch

1:00 Early Release/Make-up

8:05-10:05 AB Block Exam

8:45-10:05 B Period Exam

10:05-10:20 Break

10:25-12:25 CD Block Exam

11:05-12:25 D Period Exam

12:30-1:00 Lunch

1:00 Early Release/Make-up

Tuesday, June 23^rd will be for anyone who needs additional time for make-up exams.

The final exam schedule will be consistent with mid-term exams as will the rules and regulations as described below.

Students do not have to come to school if he or she does not have a scheduled exam.
With written (not verbal) permission from a parent/guardian, students may leave school after he or she has completed his or her exams. This does not include leaving the classroom before the end of the allotted exam time. This only applies to those students who do not have a second session exam.
The cafeteria and library will be available for students to study during his or her non-exam times. Non testing students must report to one of those two designated areas.
If your child arrives late to his or her exam, he/she will not be allowed in the room and will have to take the exam during the designated make-up time on the last day of school.
We will be serving lunch as indicated on the schedule.
The morning buses will run on a normal day schedule Thursday through Monday.
If a student leaves the exam room during exam time and does not return, he or she will be given a zero for the exam.
If a student misses the exam with an unexcused absence, he or she will not be allowed to make up the exam, thus receiving a zero and not getting credit for the course.
If a student misses the exam with an unexcused tardy, he or she will have to make up the exam during make-up times. And of course, if a student misses the exam with an excused absence, he or she will be allowed to make up the exam during make up times.
Lunch will be served as indicated on the schedule.
Morning buses will run on a normal day schedule Wednesday through Friday. Make note of the afternoon bus times.
Any type of electronic devices will not be allowed during exam times, i.e., iPods, cell phone, hand held games, etc.
Students may, at the teacher’s discretion, listen to iPods once they have finished the exam.
Any student removed from class for disciplinary reasons will receive a zero on the exam.

If you have any questions about the final exam schedules (or anything else), please call the school at 875-3800 or check the PMHS website at: www.pmhschool.com

Student Recognition

Our PMHS team won the state Safety Belt Challenge with a time of 33.32. The students who competed were Corey and Tyler Courchene, Jack LaFreniere, and Anthony Frangione. Congratulations State Champs! You can see their trophy in the case outside the gym.

Nick Bachelder was named WMUR Hometown Hero on May 28, 2009. Nick and his friend, Louie Houle, from Pittsfield organized “Sports Swaps” fundraisers for the Pittsfield Youth Baseball League. The money raised went toward registration fees and equipment for underprivileged youth wanting to participate local sports. w00t!!!

Athletics

Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Varsity Track Teams for their Fantastic performances at Saturday's Class M & S State Championships. The Boys finished the day as Runners-Up in a 31 school meet losing to Franklin by 8 points. Isaac Fithian won both the 1600 and 800. Jack Lafreniere won the 200, was 3rd in the 400 and 4th in the Triple Jump. The boys 4 x 800 meter relay team of Ben Iannoti, Ben McGinnis, Marcus Munroe, and Adam Cheney was 4th overall and to finish the Day off the boys 4 x 400 relay team of Ben Rogers, Adam Cheney, Jack LaFreniere and Isaac Fithian won with a fantastic Finish. The Girls were 4th overall losing to very strong Hopkinton, Fall Mountain and Somersworth teams. Caitlin Hussey was the top Prospect performer placing Second in both the shot put and discus. Danielle Tidd was 3rd in the High Jump and 6th in the Pole vault. Megan Farrell and Kim Sykes were 4th and 5th in the 800. The Girls 4 x 400 relay team was 5th overall run by Kelsey Meyerhoff, Erica Clemons, Megan Farrell and Kim Sykes. Isaac, Jack, Adam, Ben, Cailtin, Danielle, and Megan will all be competing at the State Meet of Champions this weekend. We are proud of all the competitors. Many great school and personal records were set.

Congratulations to Erick Bourdeau who made First Team All State for Baseball, Brendan Hussey and Corey Courchene, who made Second Team All State, and Mike Jensen and Anthony Frangione, who made Third Team All State for Baseball.

Academics

The PMHS Mock Trial Team, coached by Mrs. Laura Dwyer and Mrs. Sally O’Brien, participated in an invitational competition at Franklin Pierce College on May 13, 2009. All of the team members did well and received top scores. Although there were no “winners” in this competition, certain members of the team were recognized. Becca Browning and Michelle LaLiberte both received outstanding witness awards and Megan Farrell and Allison Cormier received outstanding lawyer awards. Caitlin Tetreau was recognized as the team MVP by her peers at their banquet. Because so many students showed interest in Mock Trial the Bar Association plans to fund this program next year.

Guidance News

SAT and ACT Test Dates

ACT Test Date Reg Deadline Late Reg Deadline

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

Register online at www.actstudent.org

SAT Test Date Reg Deadline Late Reg Deadline

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

Register online at www.collegboard.com

Outstanding Work Study Student

LeeAnn Woods worked in the cafeteria during E Block all year. She helps prepare lunch for PMHS students and cleans the tables between lunches. The cafeteria staff are very proud of her and are pleased with her performance.

Gail Botterman and LeeAnn Woods pose in the PMHS Kitchen.

Freshman Class Yard Sale

The class of 2012 will participate in the Alton Town-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday June 6, 2009. Come support the freshman class by visiting them at the yard sale!

History Club News

On April 24-27, 2009, a group of eleven students and three chaperones from the History Club visited Washington, DC and are happy to report that they had a wonderful trip. Over the full two days in the city, the club visited the US Capitol, several Smithsonian museums, and Manassas and Antietam National Battlefields. A special thanks to Jennifer Morton and Chris Reeves for driving and chaperoning. We look forward to more educational History Club trips next year!

Shop For Healthy Foods This Summer

By Mrs. Jane Smith Family and Consumer Science

Instead of reaching for chips, pick up strawberries this summer to make sweet, juicy strawberry shortcakes. Seasonal fruits and vegetables are plentiful at local farmers markets and are rich in the vitamins and nutrients you need for a healthy body. A typical supermarket contains more than 35,000 foods, making it difficult to make the right choices. Here are a few tips to help you make healthy selections when grocery shopping:

Make a list so as not be tempted by all the sights, sounds, and smells that entice you to buy foods that may be unhealthy.
Buy a variety of foods as shown in the Food Guide Pyramid.
Shop the perimeter of the store. Nutrient rich foods such as fruits and vegetables, meat and dairy products are around the outside isles of the store. These foods are in their natural and least processed form.
Buy whole grains. Buy brown rice instead of white. Look for whole wheat flour as the first ingredient in bread, and try artichoke pasta instead of white.
Buy all natural peanut butter or almond butter. Avoid peanut butter made with sugar and cotton seed oil.

Stock plenty of nutrient dense foods in your kitchen and watch it disappear!

PMHS Calendar of Events June, 2009

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	1	2 School Board Meeting 6:30 pm Library	3	4	5	6 Semi-Formal Dance 7:00 – 10:30 pm Wolfeboro Inn
7	8	9	10 Senior Exams	11 Senior Exams	12 Senior Exams	13
14	15	16 School Board Meeting 6:30 pm Library Spring Sports Banquet 5:30 – 8:00	17 Class Day and Senior Awards Night 6:00 pm Auditorium	18	19 Class of 2009 Graduation 6:00 pm Track or Gym Weather Permitting Final Exams	20
21 Fathers Day	22 Final Exams	23 Final Exams	24 Teacher Work Day	25 Summer Break Begins!	26	27
28	29	30