Please note: Quarter 4 Progress Reports are enclosed.

The typical May newsletter usually arrives within the first week of May and it contains a recap of what happened prior to April vacation and what is coming up for the remainder of the month. Then in June, the newsletter provides detailed information about end of the year events such as graduation and underclassmen exam schedules. This year is a little different. I’m sending the May newsletter later than usual for two reasons. First, I was waiting to send out with 4^th quarter progress reports, which are included in this mailing. Secondly, I’m providing important end of the year information that I normally put in the June newsletter. Because we’re getting out of school considerably earlier than we have in years past, I feel it’s important to get you this information now so that you can start planning accordingly.

To start off the end of the year festivities, the underclassmen semi-formal will be held at the Wolfeboro Inn from 6:00pm to 10:00pm this coming Saturday, May 15^th. The junior-senior prom will be held the following Saturday (the 22^nd) from 6:00pm to 11:00pm at Pheasant Ridge in Gilford. The Senior Promenade, which is open to the public, will be held at 5:00pm in the PMHS cafeteria. Please join the seniors and their guests as they display their gowns and tuxedos and pose for pre-prom pictures. (Say that three times fast.) It is a wonderful opportunity to see all the prom attendees prior to them leaving for Pheasant Ridge.

It’s hard to believe, but when we return from prom, there are only twelve days left of school for underclassmen. Seniors, on the other hand, have only six days before senior exams begin. To those of you with graduating seniors, you will be receiving a separate letter outlining significant end of the year events, dates, and times.

On Tuesday, May 25^th, PMHS will be hosting its spring academic night at 6:00pm to 7:30pm. This is an opportunity for you to stop in and chat with your child’s teachers, see some of the work that has been produced, and ask any questions you may have about this school year or future years. In addition to inviting you, I’m extending the invitation to upcoming 8^th graders and their parents to join us to learn more about the teachers and courses and what to expect next year.

The chart below outlines the underclassmen exam schedule. Given the fact that we only had one snow day this year, the end of school was only pushed back one day. The official last day of school for students is Tuesday, June 15^th. Please make sure your child has returned all of his or her books and other school property to the proper person(s) and that his or her personal property is removed from his or her locker.

Final exam dates and times:

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Friday, June 11^th , 2010

Normal day used for final exam review.

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 14^th, 2010

Tuesday, June 15^th, 2010

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

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 exam time

1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 15^th will be a make-up time for 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 they do 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.
If your child arrives late (unexcused) 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 (Tuesday the 15^th). He or she will be penalized ten points as result of the unexcused tardy.
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 or part of the exam with an excused tardy, he or she will be allowed to make up the exam at the earliest convenience of the teacher.
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.
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.
Lunch will be served as indicated on the schedule.
We will be serving lunch as indicated on the schedule.
The morning buses will run on a normal day schedule Friday through Tuesday.
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

Web2School

Please remember you can access your student’s grades online by signing up for a Web2School account. You will also be able to see report cards up to a week before you receive them in the mail on Web2School. To activate your account, please contact the main office at 875-3800.

Student Recognition

Academics

On April 20, 2010, Mrs. Thorne’s Field Ecology class released 135 Salmon fry into the Suncook River. The salmon eggs were given to Mrs. Thorne’s class by the US Fish and Wildlife Service hatchery in Nashua and the class raised them in the classroom from January through April of this year.

Cam Hamer (’11) scooping up 1” salmon fry to release

Courtney Bennett (’11) checking water temperature

Megan Sargent (’11) and Ashley Skinner (’11)

collecting invertebrate salmon food.

Katrina Spencer-Williams competed in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) March 2-4, 2010, through the Region 9 Vocational Center at Kingswood. The competition was held in Nashua and featured a problem-solving exercise. Katrina’s team came in first place so they are going on to compete in the national competition in Orlando, Florida, June 22-28, 2010. Go Katrina!

Athletics

Congratulations to Kirby Beranger (’12), Sahara Brown (’12), Greg Tinkham (’11), Michelle Lizotte (’12), and Zack Drouin (’12) who were selected to attend the NHIAA Leadership Conference in March, 2010.

Michelle, Lizotte, Greg Tinkham, Zack Drouin, Sahara Brown, and Kirby Beranger

Arts

Samantha Warren (’10) and Catherine Martinez (’10) attended the NH All-State Music Festival April 8-10, 2010. Samantha was selected to perform with the Women’s Choir and Catherine was selected for the Mixed Choir. The weekend concluded with a terrific concert at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. Congratulations!

Samantha Warren and Catherine Martinez pose with their new All-State Music Festival T-Shirts

Guidance News

SAT and ACT Test Dates

ACT Test Date Reg Deadline Late Reg Deadline

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

Register online at www.actstudent.org

SAT Test Date Reg Deadline

June 5, 2010 Apr 29, 2010

Register online at www.collegboard.com

School Newspaper Online

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.

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.

Yearbook

Order Your 2010 Yearbook Today! It's as simple as a few clicks. Go to the school's home page and check out the widget at the bottom that contains actual yearbook pictures then click the link at the top. Or see Mrs. Kelliher for an order form. (Yearbooks are currently $55.00).

PMHS Calendar of Events May, 2010

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Mothers’ Day

Semi Formal Dance at 6:00pm at the Wolfeboro Inn

School Board Meeting 6:30 Library

Pops Concert

6:00 Auditorium

Junior Senior Prom at 6:30pm at Pheasant Ridge.

Academic Night

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Senior Class Trip to York Beach

Teacher Workshop No School

Memorial Day

No School

June 1

June 2

June 3

Senior Final Exams

June 4

Senior Final Exams