RAYMOND HIGH SCHOOL MISSION

 

At Raymond High School, the responsibility of education is shared among parents, students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community members.  We recognize each individual’s unique needs and learning styles, and provide challenging learning opportunities in a supportive and safe environment.  Our commitment encourages each student to grow intellectually, socially, physically, and creatively.

 

The Raymond High School community strives for continuous school-wide improvement to support and implement best practices in teaching and learning.  We are committed to preparing our students to assume their roles as productive, responsible citizens.

 

Raymond High School Newsletter

December 2009

 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

 

Another block scheduling parent/student information night has been scheduled for January 7, 2010 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.  This meeting will take place at Raymond High School in room 202.  Please call me if you have any questions regarding this meeting.

 

Raymond High School mid-term exams will be held January 19-22, 2010.  It is a good idea that students begin to review for exams sooner rather than later.  Studying for short periods of time over several days helps students retain information rather than cramming the night before. 

 

Students should take time to review work that has been completed throughout the semester; quizzes, tests, projects, and homework.  Scheduling time after school with teachers can be helpful to review information and get extra help with concepts that are not secure.  Chunking information into similar categories and reviewing information in chunks can be a helpful studying strategy. 

 

When students study for their exams they should be in a quiet room with few distractions.  Students should not study in front of the TV or with music playing.  The room should be well lit with comfortable seating.  Lastly, it is extremely important that students get enough rest prior to their exams. 

 

A copy of our mid-term exam schedule will be published in the January newsletter.  Please take a moment to carefully read our exam instructions and our exam protocol.

 

Happy Holidays,

 

 

Kirk Beitler

Principal

 

 

Important Dates:

 

December 11, 2009 – Progress Reports distributed during RAP

December 16, 2009 – School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.

December 21, 2009 – P.S.O. Meeting 6:00 p.m.

December 23, 2009 – January 1, 2010 – Holiday Break

January 6, 2010 – Block Scheduling Parent/Student Information Night 6:30 p.m. Room 202

 

 

 

 

 

NH – JAG:

On November 8th and 15th, Raymond JAG students had two of their own tables at the annual Flea Market to help raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network as well as our Career Association. We sold brownies, cupcakes, whoopee pies, and cookies, as well as raffle tickets for items that were donated by Wal-Mart Distribution Center.  The raffle items included a flat screen television, Garmin GPS, Paper Shredder, and Air Conditioner.

 

The week of November 16th was our fundraising week at school. The students decided to sell Dippin’ Dots during all three lunches for the entire week. They received a huge response from their peers and had an awesome time! 

 

Submitted by Kayli Souther:

I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. as a Student Ambassador for NH JAG. My trip was absolutely amazing and I met so many interesting people.  I learned a lot about leadership and fun ways to learn about careers and jobs.  I flew to D.C. with five other NH Jag Student Ambassadors and created a strong bond with all of them during our trip.

 

We visited the Senate and saw Joe Biden, then met up with Jeanne Shaheen for the second time this year!  Next we saw the White House, Washington Monument, Smithsonian, and Arlington National Cemetery, where they had a special ceremony at the tomb of the unknown solider for JAG.

 

One of my favorite parts was when Miss America, Katie Stam spoke to us about why careers and staying in school is important.  This trip was the time of my life and something I will never forget!

 

Class of 2011:

The Class of 2011 would like to thank the Raymond High School community for its support of our Yankee Candle sale!  Through the hard work of our classmates and the generosity of the community, we were able to raise a significant amount of money for our treasury.  Please watch for our other fundraisers throughout the school year.  These funds are used to support the cost of the 2010 Prom.  This year’s prom will be held on Friday, May 28th, in the ballroom at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester.

                 

Our Prom Committee is co–chaired by Aurora Armstrong and Jacqui Dugas.  Along with the officers of the Class of 2011, John LeMay, Nicki Frisella, Katie Boyer, and Jacqui, they would like to invite all class members to join the Prom Committee!  We have many decisions to make and lots of fun to have along the way.

 

Athletic Director:

 

Congratulations to Our Fall Athletes!

 

Division VI Football First Team Offense

Terrence Wallace
Division VI Football First Team Defense

Ryan Cooper
Class M First Team Girls Soccer

KarryAnne Belanger

Sarah Richard

Division VI Football Honorable Mention

Ryan Larney 
Tyler Secorsky

Andrew Leavitt  
Chris Malik

Class M Honorable Mention Boys Soccer

Randy Carlson

 

 

High School and Middle School Parents - SAVE THE DATE!

Wednesday, December 16, 6:00 PM - Raymond High School Media Center

 

New Hampshire State School Board Member Fred Bramante will be meeting with the Raymond School Board to discuss High School Redesign, which includes alternative learning plans, extended learning opportunities, and more.  You are invited to come listen to what Mr. Bramante presents to the Board.

 

 

Student Council:

 

·   The Student Council Food Drive will continue through December 22. Please continue to send in your non-perishable food items and credit one of the classes (grades 9 - 12) for Spirit Points.  Donations are accepted in the cafeteria at all lunches.

·   From December 7 - 22, the RHS Student Council will be hosting its second annual 12 Days of Charity event.  Each school day, all RHS community members - staff, faculty, and students - will be encouraged to donate items for needy Raymond families.  Each day will feature a specific set of items, though all donations are welcome at all times, of course.  Some items include outdoor gear such as hats and mittens; school supplies; toys and games; coats; and even items for local service men and women.  Lists will be posted throughout school as well as on Channel 22.  Last year this effort was a huge success.  See Student Council President Abrielle Webster or Advisor Liz Koch for more details.

·   Congratulations to October Teacher of the Month Kristin Ozana! 

·   Please extend congratulations to Jud Slack, RHS November Teacher of the Month! 

·   Congratulations to Abrielle Webster (’11), who qualified as a finalist for the U.S. Senate Page Program in Washington, D.C.  Abrielle was one of only ten finalists from a field of several hundred from the State of New Hampshire.  Abrielle continues in her role as Vice President-Elect of the New Hampshire Association of Student Councils, an organization of all NH public high schools represented by hundreds of students. 

 

From the International Club: 

 

The International Club is proud to announce that the total money raised on behalf of Unicef was $271.82. We reached our goal this year by beating the amount raised last year by $20.59! Thanks to everyone (special kudos to Mr. Hayes for once again offering his huge store of change and for also getting his RAP kids to collect donations! special kudos to Linda Auclair's daughter who collected a mountain of change!)

 

$271.82 can:

 

ü       purify water for 10,000 kids to drink. ($67.79)

ü       save 100 children from deadly measles through simple vaccinations. ($27.10)

ü       provide soccer balls and air pumps so children can exercise and play together in refugee camps. ($31.25)

ü       provide 3 bed nets to protect moms and kids from mosquitoes carrying malaria. ($18.57)

ü       immunize 20 children against polio for life. ($28)

ü       provide 50 local language storybooks for children. ($37.50)

ü       immunize 56 children against measles for life. ($30.24)

ü       provide exercise books and pencils for 65 children to use in their classrooms. ($31.20)

ü       provide water for 3 thirsty kids ($.18)

 

Thank you for your generous donations! Happy Holidays!

The Student Assistance Program:

 

What is the Student Assistance Program?

The Student Assistance Program is a free and confidential service designed to promote student success through reduction of the negative impacts of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among students.

 

The Student Assistance Program assists students in dealing with issues that may interfere with their ability to be productive and successful at school.  We understand the connection between school, family, relationships, and other issues students may face, and the onset of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, abuse and dependence.

 

Student Assistance Services utilize the Project SUCCESS Model which provides:

  • Information
  • Prevention education
  • Problem identification and referral to community-based resources
  • Involvement in community-based programs such as drug-free coalitions
  • The teaching of resistance and social competency skills, such as communication, decision making, stress and anger management, problem solving, and resisting peer pressure.

 

For more information, please call Terri Holland at 603-895-6616 ext. 2333.

Response to Intervention (RTI)

RTI is an educational approach that can help all students reach their full potential and to successfully meet the state grade level standards.

 

A major concern for parents as well as teachers is how to help children who experience difficulty in school. Successful home-school partnership consists of open communication and involvement of parents in all stages of the learning process.

 

RTI is a multi-step approach to providing services and involvement to struggling learners at escalating levels of intensity. The RTI focus is to provide high quality interventions while monitoring student progress.

 

Benefits of RTI

1.  RTI removes a “wait to fail” situation because students get help promptly within the general education setting.

2. RTI approach has the potential to reduce the number of students referred for special education services while increasing the number of students who are successful within regular education.

3. Parents and school teams report the RTI process provides more instructionally relevant information than traditional assessments alone.

 

RTI measures are an appropriate part of the evaluation procedures for special education eligibility. Comprehensive assessment (student’s performance and history) is still required before concluding that a disability does or does not exist.

 

Some RTI resources are listed below:

 

Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004 website—http://idea.ed.gov The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs website provides access to the IDEA2004 statute, regulations, and helpful information.

National Center for Learning Disabilities—www.ld.org NCLD offers parents helpful information and resources on

RTI and other school-related topics and advocacy information.

National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD)—www.ldonline.org/njcld

The NJCLD is comprised of 13 organizations committed to the education and welfare of individuals with learning

disabilities. See the paper: Responsiveness to Intervention and Learning Disabilities

http://www.ldonline.org/pdf/rti_final_august_2005.pdf National Research Center on Learning Disabilities—www.nrcld.org The NRCLD engages in research, develops recommendations, and provides training. See the article:

Understanding RTI in Learning Disabilities http://www.nrcld.org/publications/papers/mellard.pdf

National Center on Student Progress Monitoring—www.studentprogress.org The National Center on Student Progress Monitoring provides information and technical assistance to implement progress monitoring techniques.

 

 

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