Please note: Quarter 2 ends on January 22, 2010.

Happy New Year! I hope you had a safe, restful, and enjoyable holiday break.

Fortunately for the PMHS learning community, we didn’t have to deal with Mother Nature’s fury like we did last December. Unfortunately, the rest of the country hasn’t been so lucky. Nonetheless, we had plenty to keep us busy around here during the month of December. On the Wednesday before winter break, we held a pre-Winter Carnival where classes competed against each other in various demonstrations of school spirit. Although the results didn’t officially count towards the annual Winter Carnival trophy, the underclassmen definitely made names for themselves. (The freshmen and sophomores in particular were very impressive.) We also got to listen to the PMHS band and choirs perform. If you joined us on the evening of December 17^th for the Winter Concert, you got to experience the full performance. As usual, band director, Tom Stevens, and chorus director, Jamie Bolduc, directed wonderful performances and the students were great.

As we look into the month of January, there are a several important dates to keep in mind. Financial Aid Night is scheduled for 6:30pm on Wednesday, January 6^th. Alumni Day is scheduled for Thursday, the 14^th. Alumni Day features former PMHS graduates coming back to speak with current seniors about their experiences beyond high school. It’s always great to hear how well former students are doing. Report cards will be mailed out at the end of the month/beginning of next month (with the February newsletter). However, the most important dates for the month take place the week of January 18^th as it begins our mid-year exam week and the end of first semester. The specific dates and times are outlined below:

Monday, January 18^th, is Martin Luther King Day. There is no school.
Tuesday, January 19^th, is a regular school day operating on a normal bell schedule.
Wednesday, January 20^th, is an early release at 2:20pm.
Thursday, January 21^st, is an early release at 1:00pm.
Friday, January 22^nd, is an early release at 1:00pm. (This is the end of first semester.)

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

Tuesday January 19^th

Wednesday, January 20^th

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

Thursday, January 21^st

Friday, January 22^nd

8:05 – 10:05 E blk exam

8:45 – 10:05 E2 per exam

10:05 – 10:20 Break

10:25– 2:25 FG exam

11:05 – 12:25 G per exam

12:30 – 1:00 Lunch

1:00 Early release or

Make up

8:05 – 10:05 AB exam

8:45 – 10:05 B per exam

10:05 – 10:20 Break

10:25 – 12:25 CD exam

11:05 – 12:25 D per exam

12:30 – 1:00 Lunch

1:00 Early release or

Make up

To anticipate a few of your questions:

- Students do not have to come to school if they do not have a scheduled exam.

- With written (not verbal) permission from a parent/guardian, students may leave school after they have completed their 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.

- 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 excused absence, he or she will be allowed to make up the exam during make-up times.

- If a student misses the exam with an unexcused tardy, he or she will have to make up the exam during the make-up time that same day.

- The cafeteria and library will be available for students to study during their non-exam times. Non-testing students must report to one of those two designated areas.

- Lunch will be served as indicated on the schedule.

- Morning busses will run on a normal day schedule Wednesday through Friday. Please make note of the afternoon bus times.

- Any student removed from class for disciplinary reasons will receive a zero on the exam.

If you have other questions about the exam schedule or particular exam dates/times, please call the school at 875-3800 or check out the PMHS Website at: www.pmhschool.com for further clarification.

Faculty and Staff Recognition

In December of 2008, two different staff members welcomed new daughters into this world. Interestingly enough, this feat was repeated as two more young ladies were welcomed into the PMHS community by two (new) different staff members this year. English teacher Chris Reeves and his wife welcomed their daughter, Lily Anne Reeves, who was born on December 9^th 2009. And, I’m proud to announce that my wife and I welcomed our daughter, Lilah August Fitzpatrick, on December 16^th, 2009. Moms and babies are doing well. Dads are still adjusting.

Student Recognition

Athletics

The PMHS Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity basketball teams participated in the Lakes Region Holiday Tournament at Gilford High School this week. The boys lost their first game to Winnisquam 57-42, and beat Laconia 46-33 in the second round. Zach Drouin (’11) scored 13 points in each game and made the All Tournament Team. Greg Tinkham (’11) had 11 points against Laconia. The girls beat Winnisquam in the first round 47-29 but lost to Gilford 46-29 in the second round. It was a good team effort by all. Go T-WOLVES!!!

Guidance News

SAT and ACT Test Dates

ACT Test Date Reg Deadline Late Reg Deadline

Feb 6, 2010 Jan 5, 2010 Jan 6-15, 2010

Apr. 10, 2010 Mar 5, 2010 Mar 6-19, 2010

Jun 12, 2010 May 7, 2010 May 8-21, 2010

Register online at www.actstudent.org

SAT Test Date Reg Deadline

Jan 23, 2010 Dec 15, 2009

Mar 13, 2010 Feb 4, 2010

May 1, 2010 Mar 25, 2010

June 5, 2010 Apr 29, 2010

Register online at www.collegboard.com

Seniors Seniors Seniors

Guidance will host a Financial Aid Information Night on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. All parents and students who plan on attending college after graduation are invited and strongly encouraged to attend. A member of the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) will be on hand to explain the process of procuring federal and other forms of financial aid. This presentation is sure to be informative and will provide answers to your questions about paying for college.

Registering for the Selective Service

All men between the ages of 18 and 25 are required to register for the Selective Service. Registration should occur within 30 days of turning 18. You can register online with the Selective Service System at www.sss.gov. This website contains information and facts about registering. If you have any questions about registering for the selective service, please see Linda Roy in the Guidance office.

School Newspaper Online

The November/December issue of the school newspaper, Timber Wolf Times, is now available online. To access it you can go to the PMHS website: www.pmhschool.com and click on the Timber Wolf Times link. You can also become a fan of their Facebook page.

PMHS Calendar of Events January, 2010

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
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3	4	5 School Board Meeting 6:30 pm Library	6 Financial Aid Information Night 6:30 Auditorium	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14 Alumni Day	15	16
17	18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School	19 School Board Meeting 6:30 pm Library	20 First day of Exams Early Release at 2:20 pm	21 Second day of Exams Early Release At 1:00 pm	22 Final day of Exams Early Release At 1:00 pm Quarter 2 Ends	23
24	25 Quarter 3 Begins	26	27	28	29	30
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