Dates to Remember - Epping School District

February 2014
Dates to Remember
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January 21-29:
Semester 1 Assessment Schedule in effect
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January 29:
Last day of Quarter 2
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January 30:
First day of Semester 2
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February 5:
Report cards mailed home
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February 7:
Professional Development Day - No school for students
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February 11:
Principal & Parents Group from 6:00pm – 7:30pm in
the Media Center
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February 18:
Senior Trip Parent Information Meeting from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
in the Media Center
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February 24-28:
School Closed for Winter Vacation
Please be sure and visit our website at www.sau14.org
For sports information visit www.digitalsports.com
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NEWS
The Epping Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) recently held its annual Induction Ceremony.
Epping’s NHS president, senior, Minette Cantrall led the ceremony by inviting four senior members to introduce the pillars for induction. Vice-President Jillian Venuti spoke about what it takes to maintain scholarship,
Treasurer Evan Silva talked about the importance of helping others in service, Secretary Lauren Goulet shared
the benefits of being a leader, and Brittany Bullock articulated the value of good character.
Joining the ceremony as guest speaker was Ms. Sandi Coyle, who shared her leadership and service experiences with the United Way of the Greater Seacoast and her involvement with the Granite Youth Alliance. Ms.
Coyle encouraged Epping High School students to get involved in their community and to look into the activities of the Granite Youth Alliance as an alternative to risky behaviors often tempting young adults.
Current members lit the candles of the new candidates and shared in the NHS pledge to welcome them into
this respected organization. Inducted at this time were senior; Cassidy Garrow, juniors; Jeremy Barbosa,
Spencer Holt, Hannah Mailhot, and Rachel Stone, sophomores; Hanna Chomas, Ryen Gallagher, Olivia
Goodrich, Ashley MacLeod and Madeline Marchisio. In January this group will be organizing the annual Pennies for Patients charity drive to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Congratulations to the following students who submitted work for the 2014
Scholastic Art Awards of New Hampshire: Eric Batchelor, Hanna Chomas, Alex Cray, Kaylin Cray, Jannet Desvira, Abigail Dulin, Madeline Fowler, Angus O’Leary, Jamie Roy and
Rachel Stone. These students have demonstrated amazing dedication, creativity, and skill
in their art work this past year!
Several students were recognized for their outstanding achievements and will have their
award-winning artwork on display at Pinkerton Academy’s Stockbridge Theatre from January 16th through February 1st. They will also be presented with their award certificates
and pins in a ceremony and gallery exhibition on Saturday February 1st. Congratulations
to these talented artists!
Gold Key Award:
Hanna Chomas for her photograph, “Society”
Abby Dulin for her self-portrait painting, “Abby”
Silver Key Award:
Hanna Chomas for her photograph “Surrounded”
Madeline Fowler for her self-portrait painting, “Attitude”
Rachel Stone for her painting, “Night in Paris”
Honorable Mention:
Hanna Chomas for her photograph, “Identification”
Alex Cray for his sculpture, “Trumpet”
Angus O’Leary for his photograph, “Waterfall”
Rachel Stone for her drawing, “Kaleidoscope”
HS Plunge
Theme: "School Spirit" Saturday, February 1, 2014
This year 25 Epping High School students and two faculty members will be plunging into the
icy Atlantic to support Special Olympics of New Hampshire.
Special Olympics NH provides statewide, year round training and athletic competition for
5,600 Athletes and unified partners. Athletes learn the important physical and social skills
that carry over into school, home and work. Self image and pride are enhanced by the success of meeting goals. Athletes’ families have the opportunity to see their loved one succeed where they earn respect for their abilities.
If you would like to support our team with a monetary pledge, please contact us at 6795472 x 211 or email Mr. Repucci [email protected] or Mr. Averill [email protected]
Athletic Department News
We would like to remind all community members to please check the updated schedules posted on the high school’s main home
page at www.sau14.org. Here you will find schedule updates that occur because of game changes, and weather postponements.
Spring sports begin March 24, and the Athletic Department would like to remind all potential athletes to get updated physicals to
the Health Department and Acknowledgement and Consent Forms to Mr. Averill.
Awards
Congratulations go out to Brittney Bullock, Cassidy Garrow, Shelby Martin, Jamie Roy, Kelly Seaman, Jill Venuti and Josh Venuti for
earning Scholar Athlete Recognition. This award is presented to seniors by the NHIAA and NHADA, these student-athletes must
have participated in at least two varsity sports while maintaining a 3.5 grade point average throughout their high school career.
Girls Basketball
The girl’s basketball team is currently 2-6 and is ranked sixteenth in the division four standings. The Blue Devils are coming off an
exciting win 41-38 at Raymond on January 13. The girls regular season wraps on February 17, with senior night being held on February 7. Recognition activities begin at 6:50p.m. The JV Girls Basketball team is currently sporting a 1-7 record.
Spirit
The Spirit team is currently participating in cheering at games. The thirteen member team participates at home games alternating
boys and girls home games. The team recently participated in a stunting clinic held on January 9 at Sanborn regional high school
and currently attends tumbling training on Tuesdays. The girls are improving skill and routine for competitions in February and the
NHIAA State Cheer Tournament – Preliminary round March 9 – 3:00pm, and the Championships on March 16 at 3:00pm.
Boys Basketball
The boys’ basketball team is off to a 6-1 with an exciting win over arch-rival Raymond 85-79 on January 13. The boys team is currently in ninth place in the Division IV standings. The JV boys are having a great season running their record to 6-0 with a win over
Raymond, Monday, January 13. February 27 will be senior recognition night, activities begin at 6:50p.m.
Project Unify
The coed Unified Basketball began practicing on January 6. The team is comprised of thirteen member and plays a five game schedule. The dates of their games are January 28 at home, January 30 at Dover, February 4 at Somersworth, February 11 at home, and
February 20 at Nute. The games begin at 3:30pm with the Nute game being a 4:00pm exception.
Winter Track
Epping is competing in it second indoor track season. The team has an eight member squad and is competing in five meets at the
UNH Paul Oval Sweet indoor track complex. The team has one last meet scheduled for January 26.
Please use the www.sau14.org web link for updated schedules throughout the winter. Do this by choosing Epping High School, and
go to the athletic page to view athletic calendar. If you have any questions please contact Larry Averill, Athletic Director at 603-679
-5472 ext. 253
Project Graduation Dance
Please come out and support the class of 2014 for a fun night filled with a lot of
laughs and great dancing. This annual event will be held as always at the American Legion Post 51 in Epping. It will be held on Saturday February 8th from
7pm-12am. There will be raffles with many of the prices from local establishments. Ticket Prices couples $15 pre-sale/$20 at the door and single tickets $7.50
pre-sale/$10 at the door. This is a 21 and up event!
Pre-sale tickets can be purchased from Donna Garrow, Linda Bullock, Karen Seaman, Jenn O'Hare and Kristen Miner or by emailing [email protected]
Hope to see you all there!!
Please
help us
create
Epping
history!
Do you have
questions? - Please
see below...
Contact Tracy Bell at:
603.679.5472 x217
Or
[email protected]
Upload candid photos to replayit.com
(link available on our website).
Please submit your favorite candid
photos of the students for
consideration for the yearbook
ASAP!!!
Don’t miss
your chance,
own a piece
of Epping
history!
Do you have
questions? - Please
see below...
Contact Tracy Bell at:
603.679.5472 x217
Or
[email protected]
Order a yearbook at www.jostensyearbooks.com
with a credit card. Forms are also available in
Guidance if paying by check or cash (payable to EHS).
Yearbooks are only $50. This is a first come/first
serve sale—hurry before it’s too late, supplies
are limited!
Cafeteria News
School meals have been a topic of national conversation
over the past couple of years. The federal government
has imposed calorie guidelines for breakfast and lunch according to grade level. Our cafeteria is a multi-age café that feeds our high school population as
well as middle school. The guidelines for the two age groups do not overlap.
We try to make our meals hit right in the middle of the two sets of guidelines.
Recently, it has been in the news that we do not have an upper limit on protein
and grain. This is true, but we still have to meet the calorie limit. We must
serve lots of vegetables, fruit, and of course our milk. All of these items as well
as our condiments must be figured into our calories for the meal. It is a challenging process that we try to meet on a daily basis.
Your student must choose at least ½ c fruit or vegetable daily with each meal
for it to be a meal deal.
If your student is qualified for free or reduced lunch they are entitled to breakfast for either 30 cents or free. Please encourage your student to make time for
breakfast at school; we serve at 7 am and again at 9 am.
Please feel free to reach out to me if I have not addressed your particular concern. I welcome your questions and feedback.
Veronica Bush, Foodservices Supervisor, [email protected]
or call 679-8018x227
AUDITIONS!!!!!!
for Leddy's summer blockbuster!!
"GUYS AND DOLLS"
Saturday, February 8!!!!!
AUDITIONS EPPING -- Executive Director Elaine Gatchell announces auditions for
Leddy Center's summer blockbuster!! July 11-27!! Be a part of it!!!!!
AUDITIONS ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8!!!!!
Call the office for your appointment NOW!!
We need leads and 8 gorgeous women (ages 16-40) and 8 handsome men (ages 16-50) for the "guys and dolls"!! Lots of singing, lots
of dancing, but if you don't "think" you sing or dance, we still want YOU!! Lots of parts for lots of people. Call our box office beginning January 6 for your audition appointment!! Prepare a song from the show, or not from the show, and don't forget to bring a
headshot/or recent pic of yourself to your audition!!
Rehearsals begin April 29, and are Sundays at 1:00pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at
6:00pm. Shows are July 11-27, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays and two Wednesdays at 2:00pm.
This is the cast we will be auditioning for!!
Sky Masterson
Sara Brown
Nathan Detroit
Arvide Abernathy
HOTBOX GIRLS!!
CRAPSHOOTERS!!
Benny Southstreet
Nicely Nicely Johnson
Big Julie
Lt. Brannigan
Harry the Horse
Agatha
General Cartwright
Salvation Army teens
Call NOW!!
Adelaide
The boxoffice is open Monday through Friday, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
Leddy Center is a 501c3 non-profit New Hampshire Arts and Education Organization.
Click here for more info about this and other shows at Leddy Center!
38c Ladd’s Lane | PO Box 929 | Epping, NH 03042 | 603-679-2781
Leddy Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit NH Arts & Education organization.
©Copyright 2001-2010 Leddy Center for the Performing Arts. All rights reserved.
THE PORCH
We are offering a FREE
5 Week Babysitting Class
Starting on February 7th
3:30 to 5:30
This class is open to Middle and
High School Students
Space is limited
Please register at
www.eppinglighthouse.org
or call Debby at 289-5946
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This is not a school sponsored event
Below is the full Winter Parenting and Family Program Schedule. You can order information
on all of Families First programs here