July 2018 Dear Pinkerton Families, Class of 2022, welcome to Pinkerton Academy! This year marks an exciting new chapter in the story of your life as you start your high school career. As we embark on this journey together, there are many new and exciting opportunities for you. You will have the opportunity to keep old friends while making many new friends. New experiences, classes, clubs, activities, sports, and lessons await you during the next four years. I urge you to take advantage of all the many different opportunities that will be available to you during your time at Pinkerton Academy. Each day, week, month, and year presents different opportunities for each of us to learn and grow as an individual. In a few short weeks you will enter Pinkerton Academy as strangers, uncertain of what lies ahead of you, and in four years you will graduate as friends, ready for the next chapter of your life. This summer, the campus has hit the refresh button to get ready for the start of the 2018-19 school year. Members of the Building & Grounds and IT have been working on getting classrooms ready for your teachers when they return. Upgrades to different parts of campus continue to be worked on as we gear up for the first day of school. Please take the time to read all the linked/attached documents to be best prepared for our new year together. On behalf of our entire community, I look forward to welcoming you all in a few weeks to Pinkerton Academy. What will the story of the Class of 2022 hold? Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Timothy J. Powers Interim Headmaster
July 2018 Dear Students, As the summer heat settles in, it sure is hard to believe it is that time of year again when we start thinking about the start of school in the fall. As I think about the 2018-19 school year, I look forward to meeting the incoming freshman class as you enter our campus for the first time as Pinkerton students. I want to encourage all freshmen to attend the annual Freshman Field Day on August 7. This is a fresh start for all and a chance to make new impressions for yourself and others. Do your best to make the most of these four short years by making good decisions, setting realistic goals, and working hard to achieve them. Get involved in clubs, athletics, theatre or any of the more than 60 clubs and organizations that are available to you over the next four years. All students should pay close attention to all school policies. It is important for students and parents to carefully read the PA 2018-2019 Student Planner, which will be issued on the first day of school. Also, please pay close attention to school counseling and administrative personnel listings. Please note that updated lists of administrative and school counseling personnel, office locations, and telephone extensions will be sent to all parents and students electronically before the start of school, and also posted on our website, www.pinkertonacademy.org. You and your parents will receive an email which contains a link to the “2018-19 Student Planner Acknowledgement” form, confirming your receipt and review of this resource. New! This form will need to be submitted electronically before you can receive your schedule. A printed version will also be made available to those who do not have email. Please be sure to complete and mail to the Health Office the “Health Information and OTC Medication Permission Form”. Your permission is required each year as it gives written authorization for a nurse to provide acetaminophen or ibuprofen to your child. No medications can be provided without written permission. (Form is available on website.) Please contact Student Information Services at sis@pinkertonacademy.org or ext. 1191 if you have moved or changed telephone numbers so that we will have the most up-to-date contact information in case of an emergency. With the start of the new school year, we all have the chance to continue to make impressions on those around us, to learn from others, and gain valuable experiences. Remember that we are a community of individuals with many different backgrounds and experiences, and we should always treat each other with courtesy and respect, and be personally responsible for our actions.
I hope you are finding time to have a fun and relaxing summer. See you soon,
Susanne Tartarilla Interim Dean of Students and Support Services
Home of the Astros 5 Pinkerton Street / Derry, New Hampshire 03038 / Phone: 603.437.5200 Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the NH State Department of Education
Dear Parents and Students, On behalf of Pinkerton Academy, we would like to officially welcome the Class of 2022 to the student body! For the next four years, we (Ms. Barros and Ms. Flint) will be serving as your Class Advisors helping plan class events, community service projects, fundraisers, and ultimately doing our best to give you the most fantastic high school experience! We cannot wait to meet you in August! If needed, our contact information is below: Ms. Barros Location: Freshmen Academy Building: 6-303 Email: vbarros@pinkertonacademy.org Phone: 603.437.5200 x4245
Ms. Flint Location: Social Studies Building: 108 Email: gflint@pinkertonacademy.org Phone: 603.437.5200 x4365
Please note we are not academic advisors, rather, we take care of class events such as sophomore semi-formal and the junior prom, as well as fundraising, class dues, and community service. At Pinkerton Academy we are a school built on courtesy, respect, and responsibility! Over the next four years we have a lot in store; get ready for great memories, awesome experiences, and friendships to last a lifetime! To get started on making those memories please be sure to mark your calendars for some fun events just for your class! ★ Freshman Field Day: Tuesday, August 7th ★ Freshman Orientation: Monday, August 27th ★ Freshman Assembly: Tuesday, August 28th ★ Class Office Interest Meeting: Thursday, August 30th ★ Freshman Class Elections: Thursday, September 20th ★ Open House: Thursday, September 27th ★ Freshman Reception: Friday, October 12th ★ Freshman Community Service Project: Veteran’s Day Breakfast - November 2018 *Are you interested in getting involved in a BIG way at Pinkerton Academy? Do you like organizing events, giving back to your community and school, and love coming up with fun, new and innovative ideas? Consider joining class office! We are in need of a core group of dedicated, enthusiastic, and responsible students to serve their class and run events! Class of 2022 officers are elected positions which help plan, coordinate, and run all class events including community service projects, the semi-formal, Prom, and other events that bring our class together and build camaraderie. If you are looking for a chance to be a leader, have school spirit, and want to make a difference in your high school experience...class office is for you! We will be sending out more information as soon as school starts and at Freshman Field Day.
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Class dues are payments to the class that each student at Pinkerton Academy is required to pay. This money goes towards funding class events and eventually pays for things such as graduation and reunions. Dues also help the class perform community service and host initiatives throughout the years. Class dues for Freshman during the 2018-2019 school year are: $64.00 This fee includes your yearbook for this school year. Yearbooks are not sold during the school year, but are bought through paying your class dues. The only way to get your yearbook is to pay your class dues IN FULL by the anticipated due date (more information to follow). In order to attend class events later on, such as sophomore semi-formal, junior prom, senior banquet, and graduation, ALL dues must be paid. More information on how to pay your class dues will be sent home during Quarter 1.
If you are concerned about dues payment, but still want your student to meet financial obligations to the class, please contact an advisor to discuss payment options. Our goal is to help our students have a wonderful time at Pinkerton! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us! As you get ready to start the next part of your journey in high school, be sure to get involved and stay active in your school community! Whether in the classroom, on the field, on the stage, or just around campus at events, be there, be present, and bring your best self! You never know what could happen! We are excited to meet you in August and can’t wait for you to experience all the pride, tradition, and experience Pinkerton Academy has to offer! Enjoy your last few weeks of summer and get ready for a fantastic four years! Sincerely,
Vanessa Barros and Grace Flint
Home of the Astros 5 Pinkerton Street / Derry, New Hampshire 03038 / Phone: 603.437.5200 Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the NH State Department of Education
5. For children with challenging physical or other limitations: if parents have not made arrangements already with Special Education, please contact Rick Sharp at 437-5200 Ext. 1184.
4. Please follow schedule in center box. If you have a schedule conflict, we will fit you in; please call 437-5200 Ext. 0 and leave a message with concerns.
Wear casual clothes such as shorts, sneakers, and t-shirt. Bring a water bottle. Sunblock is recommended.
3. Come prepared:
2. Pick-up: in front of the Hackler Gymnasium.
1. Student Drop-off: at the softball/field hockey field across the street from the main campus. (If raining, drop at the Hackler Gym.)
Essential Info…
10:55 12:25 2:25 3:55
11:25 12:55
Pick-up
7:55 9:25
Drop-off
Show your school spirit and wear Pinkerton RED & WHITE.
Welcome to Pinkerton, Class of 2022!
If a group runs late and your child does not have a cell phone, you can contact us at 437-5200 Ext. 0
Please note: times are good approximations, but delays can occur.
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 (RAIN or SHINE!)
13th Annual Freshman Field Day!
We can’t wait to have you join us at PA!
Meet PA teachers, student council members, and last year's freshman officers
Enjoy a snack in the Freshman Cafeteria
Tour the Academy Building & campus
Set up computer accounts
Take your ID photo
Some fun team-building with Jason & AdventureLore
Here’s what we will do on August 7th:
June 14, 2018 Dear Incoming Freshman Students and Parent/Guardian, Welcome to Pinkerton Academy! We are looking forward to our upcoming Freshman Field Day on August 7th! This letter is in regards to another program, called Freshman Orientation that we have to help transition students to high school and specifically to Pinkerton Academy. The first day of school for freshman students is Freshman Orientation Day on Monday, August 27th (Opening day for all students is Tuesday, August 28th). This letter contains a lot of important information about that day so please read this ENTIRE document! Pinkerton Academy’s Freshman Orientation Day is only for first time freshman students. It runs from 7:15 until 12:45 on Monday, August 27, 2018 BUS TRANSPORTATION: Buses run according to school district arrangements with your local bus company. (Auburn, Candia & Hooksett is Student Transportation of America at 222-2248, Chester & Derry is First Student at 432-7417 or 425-2280, and Hampstead is First Student at 378-9385 or 378-9468 ) Please contact your local bus company for your specific bus concerns. All buses will be located in front of the Field House for afternoon pick-up. The buses will leave promptly at 12:50 p.m LUNCHES: Students may either bring their lunch, bring money to purchase lunch, or have money deposited to their student accounts. See summer packet or the website for info. SCHEDULE 7:15-7:25
Large Group Gatherings by Last Names: Abbott - Firmes à go to Shepard Auditorium Fisher - Mulone à go to Hackler Gymnasium Muncey - Zirn à go to Stockbridge Theater
**Alpha breakdowns/locations are subject to change – please check the website closer to August 27th ** 7:35-9:50
Homeroom Period: The Tour, ID’s, & Student Planner review-NHS students will be present to assist.
Class Schedule: Students will follow their schedule provided in homeroom. Students will go to the Media Center during study hall periods. 9:56-10:08 10:14-10:26 10:32-10:44 10:50-11:02 11:08-11:30 11:36-11:58 12:04-12:26 12:32-12:45
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Period A Period B Period C Period D Period E- No Seminar for today Period F - No Seminar for today Period G- No Seminar for today Period H
We are very much looking forward to your child’s first day of high school here at PA. Sincerely, Suzanne Trice, and Roger Konstant, Associate Deans for the Freshman Academy Home of the Astros 5 Pinkerton Street / Derry, New Hampshire 03038 / Phone: 603.437.5200 Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the NH State Department of Education
ATTENTION: Parents of Freshmen Save the Date! Pinkerton Academy
Freshman Parent Information Night August 27, 2018 – 6:30 p.m. Spaulding Arts & Humanities Building – Stockbridge Theatre
COURTESY
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY OPENING DAY BELLS - August 28, 2018 7 :10 a.m. 7:14 7:15 7:20 - 8:03
Warning Bell Final Warning Bell
All Students report to Period A rooms for Registration/Orientation Senior Assembly - Stockbridge Theatre Sophomore Assembly - Field House, Hackler Gym At 8:03, seniors & sophomores return to Period A.
8:08 - 8:51 Junior Assembly - Stockbridge Theatre
Freshman Assembly - Field House, Hackler Gym
8:57 9:37 10:17 10:57 11:37 12:17 12:57 1:37 -
9:31 10:11 10:51 11:31 12:11 12:51 1:31 2:10
Period A Period B Period C Period D Period E* Period F* Period G* Period H
*Lunch Periods
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Course/Schedule Changes: Please inform students to visit their School Counselors if they have no schedule, no lunch, are missing a required course or have a blank in their schedule. For all other concerns, students are asked to fill out a School Counseling Request Form, which can be obtained from any classroom teacher or the School Counseling Department. For changes that occur affecting Period A classes, it is requested that students pick up their new schedules in the School Counseling Department. All other schedule changes will be sent to Period A classes. ===============================================================================================
On August 29, we will return to the NORMAL BELL SCHEDULE: Warning Bell 7:10 Final Warning Bell 7:14 Period A 7:15 - 8:06 (6 minutes for announcements) Period B 8:12 - 8:58 Period C 9:04 - 9:50 Period D 9:56 - 10:42 Period E 10:48 - 11:34* (10:48-11:11 & 11:11-11:34 lunch/study/seminar) Period F 11:40 - 12:26* (11:40-12:03 & 12:03-12:26 lunch/study/seminar) Period G 12:32 - 1:18* (12:32-12:55 & 12:55-1:18 lunch/study/seminar) Period H 1:24 - 2:10 *Seniors ~ 46 min. Lunch Juniors/Sophomores ~ 23 min./each Lunch/Study Freshmen ~ 23 min./each Lunch/Seminar
Attendance Policy ~ Pinkerton Academy believes that optimum educational benefits are tied to optimum attendance. Educational programs are designed for, and scholastic requirements are based on, student in-school participation. The entire policy will be available on our website and also found in the Student Planner. Dress Code ~ Please read the ENTIRE policy in the Student Planner. A important letter reviewing dress code policies will be emailed to students and parents in mid-July. Lockers ∼ Students are strongly encouraged to make use of school-issued locks and lockers to secure their valuables. Pinkerton Academy is not responsible for any articles that are lost or stolen at school. Lockers will not be issued to students. Students wanting to use a locker may select a locker in any building to use for their belongings. Students should obtain a lock from their Administrative Offices, free of charge. Only school-issued locks are allowed, and Pinkerton Academy reserves the right to cut or remove any lock and to inspect the contents of any locker. School-issued locks need to be returned before the end of the year. Acceptable Use Policy for Digital & Electronic Media Communication for Students ∼ The importance of teachers, students, and parents engaging, collaborating, learning, and sharing with various digital communication tools is part of the 21st century learning environment. It is important for Pinkerton parents and students to read the ENTIRE policy in the Student Planner. SAT/PSAT ∼ The SATs will be offered at Pinkerton Academy on November 3, 2018, and June 1, 2019. The PSATs will be offered at Pinkerton on October 13, 2018. There are certain rules and regulations that must be followed. Failure to follow these regulations will result in the student not being admitted to the test center on the day of the test. Please visit the Pinkerton Academy website and www.collegeboard.org to view these requirements. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tammy Craft at 437-5200, ext. 1189, or tcraft@pinkertonacademy.org. Electronic Delivery Devices ~ The Administration is very concerned about the increased availability of devices often known as electronic delivery (“vaping”) devices to our students. These include but are not limited to e-cigarettes, electronic vaporizers, and so-called hookah pens. Not only are there concerns about the inhalation hazards of these devices, but there is also a great concern about their associated use with synthetic marijuana and THC oils. For these and a host of other reasons, the use or possession of any type of electronic vaporizer/delivery device will be considered a violation of our drug policy resulting in a 10-day suspension. This applies to all students while on campus or at any school activity. We urge parents to have a discussion with their children about the dangers of these substances and devices. Class Rings ~ There will be an assembly for all students on the first day of school. Class ring information will be distributed to Sophomores during that time. Students may order their class rings on August 31 & September 7 in the Shepard Café during lunch periods. Students who need repairs or resizing to their class rings may also see the ring representative on these days. Pinkerton Communications ~ The expectation is that all students will use their Pinkerton Google email for all school-related communications. (continued)
Summative Assessments* ~ It is the expectation that assessments be submitted by their due dates. Seven (7) points (based on a 100-point scale) will be deducted from the earned grade for each day that a summative assessment is handed in late. * An assessment that usually occurs towards the end of a unit, semester, course, etc. Other Updates Recommended for your review in the 2018-19 PA Student Planner ~ ✰ Administrative and School Counseling Assignments ✰ Checking into School - Library Services - Food Services ✰ Athletic Policies ✰ Academic Honesty and Integrity ✰ Distribution of Unofficial Materials on School Property ✰ Dangerous Articles or Objects - Weapons on Academy Property ✰ Alcohol, Drug, & Tobacco Policies ✰ Video & Audio Recordings for Instructional Purposes
Sept. 15
Senior Corn Roast This Pinkerton tradition kicks off senior year for the Class of 2018. The
Corn Roast is open to all seniors for a nominal fee. Food, games, and a bonfire on the soccer field from 5-8:00 p.m. Sept. 21-29 Mack Plaque / Homecoming M ack Plaque Weekend kicks off on 9/21 with a football game at Londonderry at 7 p.m., and a Mack Plaque Dance, sponsored by Student Council, on 9/22 from 7-10 p.m. in the Academy Building-Pounder Cafe! A week of school spirit begins on 9/22, followed by our Homecoming football game (at home) on 9/28 at 7 p.m. On 9/29, athletic events vs. Salem will be held at home. Games start at 9:30 a.m. Note: There is an admission charge to the football games. The full schedule for athletic events on both weekends will be available on our website. Oct. 12
Freshman Reception A “dress-up” (but not formal) dance for entering Freshmen from 7-10:00
p.m. in the Hackler Gym. Students will meet members of the Board of Trustees, administration, and faculty. Snacks and beverages will be provided. There is no charge for this event, another Pinkerton tradition. Dec. 1
Sophomore Semi-formal This semi-formal dance is open to Sophomore students and their
guests (who must be Pinkerton students). There is a ticket cost associated with this event. 7-10:00 p.m. in the Academy Building. May 18
Junior Prom This formal dance is open to Junior students and their guests. There are restrictions
on outside guests, and there is a ticket cost associated with this event. 7-11:00 p.m. in the Hackler Gym.
TBA
Senior Banquet This semi-formal dance and dinner is open to all Seniors. There is a ticket cost
associated with this event. 6-10:00 p.m., Manchester Downtown Hotel.
GETTING INVOLVED WITH YOUR SCHOOL Clubs and Activities ∼ There are over 60 clubs, organizations, intramurals, and athletics you can join! New club ideas are submitted annually. If you are looking to volunteer in the community, we will be hosting a Volunteer Fair – watch for details. The date of the annual Club Fair will be announced in early September. Get Involved – Stay Involved! Visit the Pinkerton Academy website (www.pinkertonacademy.org) for more information.
Dear Parents/Guardians & Students, I hope this email finds you enjoying your summer. In just a few weeks we will be back to school and the busyness of fall will be upon us. On behalf of the Health Office, I would like to reiterate school policy on medication dispensing at school. First and foremost, with the exception of cough drops, an inhaler and/or an epi-pen, students ARE NOT allowed to carry any form of medication, prescribed or otherwise, this includes vitamin supplements. Please go to the Pinkerton website (www.pinkertonacademy.org) and read the full policy and the procedure for students to have permission to take medication at school. You'll find it under Campus Offices>Health Services>Health Services Home. Each school year, the state requires the Health Office to have parental permission to administer Ibuprofen (Advil) or Acetominaphin (Tylenol). The OTC permission form can be found within this emailing or on the Pinkerton website under Campus Offices>Health Services>Health Services Home. Click on the link titled Health Information and Over the Counter Medication Permission Form. Please print, fill it out and sign it. You may mail it back to us or have your son/daughter drop it off to the Health Office on the first day of school, August 28th. If we do not have an OTC form on file, our nurses are allowed to make a one time phone call for permission, so please return the completed form to us as soon as possible. We would hate to have to deny anyone medicine simply because we do not have proper permission to administer said medicine. If you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call the Health Office at 437-5218. Enjoy these waning days of summer, Deb Verrier Admin. Asst., Health Office 5 Pinkerton Street Derry, NH 03038 Phone: 603.437.5200, x2118 Fax: 603.437.5219 Web site: www.pinkertonacademy.org
Home of the Astros 5 Pinkerton Street / Derry, New Hampshire 03038 / Phone: 603.437.5200 Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the NH State Department of Education
Welcome to the Academy ( Freshmen ) Café! The latest USDA regulation: BREAKFAST and LUNCH MUST INCLUDE: either fruit/juice and/or a vegetable, if a complete/combo lunch is not chosen then a la carte pricing per item will be charged. Pinkerton Academy Food Service participates in the National School Lunch Program, enacted June 4, 1946. This program was started to insure that nutritious lunches are served to school age children. Authorized aid is given to school lunch programs in the form of financial and food assistance. Breakfast is served from 6:40 A.M. to 7:10 A.M. in the Shepard and Freshmen Cafeteria. (Seniors can use Shepard café for breakfast, or access the senior snack bar for quick items until 10:00) Our most popular items include the breakfast egg sandwich, and many quick pick-up items including, cereal, yogurt, muffins and bagels. Fruits, milk, and juice are also available to round out a nutritious morning meal. A lunch using your I.D. card/pass MUST include an entrée and fruit/juice and/or vegetable: Start with an entree or sandwich and a fruit/juice and/or vegetable $2.90 with ID card : Add a milk and dessert (when offered) at no extra charge. The lunch price is offered to those students who use their I.D. cards or one-day I.D. passes at the registers. Lunch prices are $2.90 for the combo/complete lunch. Only 1 “combo” meal can be purchased each day, other items will be charged at a la carte pricing. The student must take the entrée and at least one vegetable, fruit or juice for it to be considered a “combo” meal (milk and dessert does not count toward the new meal regulation). Students use their I.D. card and number to access their food account, this is a declining debit card system. Prepayments/deposits can be made using cash or checks in the special envelopes available outside the office door. Minimum deposit of $10.00 is preferred; checks should be made out to “Pinkerton Academy”, with student name and I.D. number if known. Deposits made after 10:00 A.M. will be credited on the next business day. Or you can use MySchoolBucks.com. Please note that any monies in another school will not transfer here. A new account with Pinkerton Academy as the district will be needed. Secure, online, easy! Parents can say goodbye to sending cash and checks to the school cafeteria, by creating a secure online account and can manage their student’s life easily and conveniently. Whether it’s viewing what meals your child purchased for the week, or simply setting weekly or daily spending limits for your child (setting limits/restrictions must be done by the kitchen manager), myschoolbucks provides you with a direct link to your student’s school wherever you have internet access. Please note: new account for Pinkerton Academy must be set-up, any balances in other schools will not transfer. Applications and information will be available during FRESHMEN FIELD Aug. 7th in the café or on our website, or call numbers below for an application packet to be mailed home. Pinkerton Academy offers all eligible students free or reduced lunches. Students who were approved for subsidized lunches at Pinkerton Academy last year are eligible until October 11, 2017 If a new application is not received by this date, students will revert to “paid’ status. Freshmen who were enrolled in Pinkerton’s sending towns school system will have their eligibility continued also until this date. Students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch must use their I.D. card at the register and purchase a complete/combo meal. (see above). If a card is lost or stolen please contact the Food Service Manager for arrangements to be made for a replacement card. Students who participate are prohibited from giving, lending, exchanging or selling their meal to other students; violations will result in a minimum 5-day detention. Applications can be turned into the Main Office, directly to the Food Service Office, or mailed. Parents are notified via mail of the decision as soon as possible. Pinkerton Academy Food Service is not part of the sending towns or Derry elementary schools, for faster processing a separate application is needed for Pinkerton Academy students only. If an application is sent to another school please call or e-mail the Food Service Director at Pinkerton to arrange a copy to be made. Check acceptance/denial letter for all students. Reimbursement for long distance phone charges, from your home (used for questions about free/reduced application) is available for those who qualify, please call the Food Service Director for more information. Food Services Director Freshman - Freshman Café Kitchen Manager Mrs. Susan Gerges Mrs. Kathy Gregiore (603) 437-5200 x5105 (603) 437-5200 x5127 sgerges@pinkertonacademy.org kgregiore@pinkertonacademy.org Non-discrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you feel you have been treated unfairly, you may file a complaint of discrimination by writing, USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866)6329992(Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339; or (800)845-6136 (Spanish) USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FREE AND REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL MEALS Dear Parent/Guardian: Children need healthy meals to learn. Pinkerton Academy offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.75; lunch costs $2.90. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. Reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. This packet includes an application for free or reduced price meal benefits, and a set of detailed instructions. Below are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process. 1. WHO CAN GET FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEALS? • All children in households receiving benefits from [State of N.H. SNAP], [the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)] or [State of N.H. TANF], are eligible for free meals. • Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals. • Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals. • Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free meals. • Children may receive free or reduced price meals if your household’s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Your children may qualify for free or reduced price meals if your household income falls at or below the limits on this chart. FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY INCOME CHART For School Year_18-19_______ Household size
Yearly
Monthly
Weekly
1
22,459
1,872
432
2
30,451
2538
586
3
38,443
3,204
740
4
46,435
3,870
893
5
54,427
536
1,047
6
62,419
5,202
1,201
7
70,411
5,868
1,355
8
78,403
6,534
1,508
Each additional person:
7,992
666
154
2. HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILDREN QUALIFY AS HOMELESS, MIGRANT, OR RUNAWAY? Do the members of your household lack a permanent address? Are you staying together in a shelter, hotel, or other temporary housing arrangement? Does your family relocate on a seasonal basis? Are any children living with you who have chosen to leave their prior family or household? If you believe children in your household meet these descriptions and haven’t been told your children will get free meals, please call or e-mail: Nancy Cofrin, 603-437-5200 ext. 1177 or ncofrin@pinkertonacademy.org. 3. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH CHILD? No. Use one Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application for all students in your household. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information. Return the completed application to: Susan Gerges, 19 No. Main St. Derry, N.H. 03038. 603-437-5200 ext. 5105 or sgerges@pinkertonacademy.org 4. SHOULD I FILL OUT AN APPLICATION IF I RECEIVED A LETTER THIS SCHOOL YEAR SAYING MY CHILDREN ARE ALREADY APPROVED FOR FREE MEALS? No, but please read the letter you got carefully and follow the instructions. If any children in your household were missing from your eligibility notification, contact Susan Gerges, 19 No. Main st. Derry, N.H. 03038. 603-437-5200 ext. 5105 or sgerges@pinkertonacademy.org
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5.
CAN I APPLY ONLINE? Yes! You are encouraged to complete an online application instead of a paper application if you are able. The online application has the same requirements and will ask you for the same information as the paper application. Visit Pinkerton Academy website to download your application, complete application and attach to an e-mail to sgerges@pinkertonacademy: Contact Susan Gerges, 19 No. Main St. Derry, N.H. 03038. 603-437-5200 ext. 5105 or sgerges@pinkertonacademy.org if you have any questions about the online application.
6. MY CHILD’S APPLICATION WAS APPROVED LAST YEAR. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT A NEW ONE? Yes. Your child’s application is only good for that school year and for the first few days of this school year, through [date]. You must send in a new application unless the school told you that your child is eligible for the new school year. If you do not send in a new application that is approved by the school or you have not been notified that your child is eligible for free meals , your child will be charged the full price for meals. 7.
I GET WIC. CAN MY CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS? Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced price meals. Please send in an application.
8. WILL THE INFORMATION I GIVE BE CHECKED? Yes. We may also ask you to send written proof of the household income you report. 9.
IF I DON’T QUALIFY NOW, MAY I APPLY LATER? Yes, you may apply at any time during the school year. For example, children with a parent or guardian who becomes unemployed may become eligible for free and reduced price meals if the household income drops below the income limit.
10. WHAT IF I DISAGREE WITH THE SCHOOL’S DECISION ABOUT MY APPLICATION? You should talk to
school officials. You also may ask for a hearing by calling or writing to: Dr. Tim Powers, 19 No. Main St. Derry, N.H. 03038, call 603-437-5200 ext. 3101 or email, tpowers@pinkertonacademy.org 11. MAY I APPLY IF SOMEONE IN MY HOUSEHOLD IS NOT A U.S. CITIZEN? Yes. You, your children, or other household members do not have to be U.S. citizens to apply for free or reduced price meals. 12. WHAT IF MY INCOME IS NOT ALWAYS THE SAME? List the amount that you normally receive. For example, if you normally make $1000 each month, but you missed some work last month and only made $900, put down that you made $1000 per month. If you normally get overtime, include it, but do not include it if you only work overtime sometimes. If you have lost a job or had your hours or wages reduced, use your current income. 13. WHAT IF SOME HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS HAVE NO INCOME TO REPORT? Household members may not receive some types of income we ask you to report on the application, or may not receive income at all. Whenever this happens, please write a 0 in the field. However, if any income fields are left empty or blank, those will also be counted as zeroes. Please be careful when leaving income fields blank, as we will assume you meant to do so. 14. WE ARE IN THE MILITARY. DO WE REPORT OUR INCOME DIFFERENTLY? Your basic pay and cash bonuses must be reported as income. If you get any cash value allowances for off-base housing, food, or clothing, it must also be included as income. However, if your housing is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, do not include your housing allowance as income. Any additional combat pay resulting from deployment is also excluded from income. 15. WHAT IF THERE ISN’T ENOUGH SPACE ON THE APPLICATION FOR MY FAMILY? List any additional household members on a separate piece of paper, and attach it to your application. Contact Susan Gerges, 19 No. Main St. Derry, N.H. 03038. 603-437-5200 ext. 5105 or sgerges@pinkertonacademy.org to receive a second application. 16. MY FAMILY NEEDS MORE HELP. ARE THERE OTHER PROGRAMS WE MIGHT APPLY FOR? To find out how to apply for [State SNAP] or other assistance benefits, contact your local assistance office or call 603-2719700 or 844-275-3447.
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Child’s Last Name
If NO
> Go to STEP 3. If YES >
Total Household Members (Children and Adults)
Name of Adult Household Members (First and Last)
How often?
$
$ Last Four Digits of Social Security Number (SSN) of Primary Wage Earner or Other Adult Household Member
$
$
$
$
$
Bi-Weekly 2x Month Monthly
$
Weekly
$
$
Earnings from Work
X X
X
Public Assistance/ Child Support/Alimony
X
X
Weekly
Weekly
How often? Bi-Weekly 2x Month
Foster Child
Homeless, Migrant, Runaway
Monthly
Write only one case number in this space.
Student? Yes No
Check if no SSN
$
$
$
$
$
Pensions/Retirement/ All Other Income
Weekly
How often? Bi-Weekly 2x Month
Printed name of adult signing the form
Street Address (if available) Apt #
Signature of adult
City
State
Zip
Today’s date
Daytime Phone and Email (optional)
“I certify (promise) that all information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that this information is given in connection with the receipt of Federal funds, and that school officials may verify (check) the information. I am aware that if I purposely give false information, my children may lose meal benefits, and I may be prosecuted under applicable State and Federal laws.”
2x Month Monthly
How often? Bi-Weekly
Contact information and adult signature. Mail form to Food Services, Pinkerton Academy 19 North Main St. Derry, N.H. 03038
The “Sources of Income for Adults” chart will help you with the All Adult Household Members section.
The “Sources of Income for Children” chart will help you with the Child Income section.
Child income
Case Number:
Grade
Monthly
List all Household Members not listed in STEP 1 (including yourself) even if they do not receive income. For each Household Member listed, if they do receive income, report total gross income (before taxes) for each source in whole dollars (no cents) only. If they do not receive income from any source, write ‘0’. If you enter ‘0’ or leave any fields blank, you are certifying (promising) that there is no income to report.
B. All Adult Household Members (including yourself)
Sometimes children in the household earn or receive income. Please include the TOTAL income received by all Household Members listed in STEP 1 here.
A. Child Income
$
Write a case number here then go to STEP 4 (Do not complete STEP 3)
Report Income for ALL Household Members (Skip this step if you answered ‘Yes’ to STEP 2)
Flip the page and review the charts titled “Sources of Income” for more information.
STEP 4
MI
Do any Household Members (including you) currently participate in one or more of the following assistance programs: SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR?
Are you unsure what income to include here?
STEP 2
Children in Foster care and children who meet the definition of Homeless, Migrant or Runaway are eligible for free meals. Read How to Apply for Free and Reduced Price School Meals for more information.
Child’s First Name
List ALL Household Members who are infants, children, and students up to and including grade 12 (if more spaces are required for additional names, attach another sheet of paper)
Definition of Household Member: “Anyone who is living with you and shares income and expenses, even if not related.”
STEP 1
Complete one application per household. Please use a pen (not a pencil).
2018-2019 Household Application for Free and Reduced Price School M eals
Check all that apply
Sources of Income
- Basic pay and cash bonuses (do NOT include combat pay, FSSA or privatized housing allowances) - Allowances for off-base housing, food and clothing
If you are in the U.S. Military:
Salary, wages, cash bonuses Net income from selfemployment (farm or business)
Earnings from Work Unemployment benefits Worker’s compensation Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Cash assistance from State or local government Alimony payments Child support payments Veteran’s benefits Strike benefits
Public Assistance / Alimony / Child Support
Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino Asian American Indian or Alaskan Native
For School Use Only
Determining Official’s Signature
Total Income Bi-Weekly
Date
Weekly
2x Month
How often? Monthly
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Date
Reduced
Denied
Verifying Official’s Signature
Free
Eligibility:
fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
mail:
Date
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
Categorical Eligibility Confirming Official’s Signature
Household Size
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
Black or African American
Annual Income Conversion: Weekly x 52, Every 2 Weeks x 26, Twice a Month x 24 Monthly x 12
Do not fill out
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced price meals. You must include the last four digits of the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. The last four digits of the social security number is not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier for your child or when you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a social security number. We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We MAY share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules.
Ethnicity (check one): Race (check one or more):
White
Social Security (including railroad retirement and black lung benefits) Private pensions or disability benefits Regular income from trusts or estates Annuities Investment income Earned interest Rental income Regular cash payments from outside household
Pensions / Retirement / All Other Income
We are required to ask for information about your children’s race and ethnicity. This information is important and helps to make sure we are fully serving our community. Responding to this section is optional and does not affect your children’s eligibility for free or reduced price meals.
Children's Racial and Ethnic Identities
- A child receives regular income from a private pension fund, annuity, or trust
-Income from any other source
OPTIONAL
- A friend or extended family member regularly gives a child spending money
A child is blind or disabled and receives Social Security benefits A Parent is disabled, retired, or deceased, and their child receives Social Security benefits
- A child has a regular full or part-time job where they earn a salary or wages
Example(s)
-Income from person outside the household
Social Security Disability Payments Survivor’s Benefits
- Earnings from work
Sources of Child Income
INSTRUCTIONS
OPEN HOUSE Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. Pinkerton Academy will host Open House on Thursday, September 27, 2018. The purpose of this afternoon/evening is to give families the opportunity to meet briefly with their children's teachers to discuss expectations for the upcoming semester/year along with discussions of student adjustment. Due to the large number of parents who visit the Academy during Open House, please do not expect to have lengthy teacher conferences. If you wish to speak with a teacher at length, please arrange for a follow-up conference. If someone is meeting with the teacher when you arrive, it would be appreciated if you would wait outside the classroom until the existing meeting has concluded. Interim Headmaster Powers will be available for an informal and optional “meet and greet” in the Manning Lecture Hall, located in the Ek Science Building, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. and 5:00-6:00 p.m. to discuss this year’s topics and new initiatives. Mr. Lee, Dean of Studies and Instruction, will also be available for an informal and optional “meet and greet” to discuss course offerings and/or any other items involving the school’s academic program. This will also take place in the Manning Lecture Hall from 1:00-2:00 p.m. and 5:00-6:00 p.m. The School Counselors welcome you to stop in during the Open House to meet your student’s counselor and get information about services they can provide you and your student throughout the year. The freshman counseling office is located on the first floor of the Academy Building. The counseling office for sophomores, juniors and seniors is located on the 3rd floor of the Low Building. ASPEN ACCOUNTS – For parents who have questions regarding an ASPEN account, Mr. P. O’Reilly will be available to assist you in the Media Center (6108) in the Academy Building during both sessions. Students will be released at 12:30 p.m. on September 27. There will be two visitation sessions: 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. In an attempt to prevent long lines, we ask parents of freshmen whose last names begin with A–J to visit English teachers between 1:00 & 2:00 or 5:00 & 6:00 p.m. and then move to other subjects. Parents of freshmen whose last names begin with K–Z should visit Math/Algebra teachers between 1:00 & 2:00 or 5:00 & 6:00 p.m. before moving on to other subjects. You will find it helpful to sit down with your child and map out a visitation route that will help keep you from having to travel back and forth across the campus. Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing you at Open House!
ADMINISTRATION Dr. T. Powers, Interim Headmaster, Pinkerton Hall Ms. B. Lannan, Dean of Faculty, Ek Science Bldg. Mr. D. Lee, Dean of Studies and Instruction, Ek Science Bldg. Ms. S. Tartarilla, I nterim Dean of Students & Support Svs., P inkerton Hall Ms. S. Clute, Assoc. Dean of Student Life, Pinkerton Hall Mr. P. Dannible, Assoc. Dean of Student Life, Spaulding Arts Bldg. Mr. R. Konstant, Assoc. Dean of Student Life, Academy Building Ms. K. Larkin, Assoc. Dean of Student Life, Spaulding Arts Bldg. Mr. A. Barriere, Interim Assoc. Dean of Student Life, Pinkerton Hall Ms. S. Trice, Assoc. Dean of Student Life, Academy Bldg. Ms. T. Tanguay, Assoc. Dean of Student Life, Pinkerton Hall Mr. K. Yahnian, Assoc. Dean of Student Life, Pinkerton Hall
SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT Ms. K. Butler, Director Ms. K. Albert Ms. R. Nazzaro Mr. B. Brooks Ms. G. Prabhakar Ms. K. Burkhardt Ms. C. Rogers Ms. S. Carri Ms. J. Tuttle Mr. J. Chappell Mr. D. Fischer Specialists Ms. K. Gagnon Ms. J. Dunham, Passes/ACT Counselor Mr. S. Kennedy Ms. J. Hamilton, 504 Coordinator Ms. C. Klardie Mr. G. Monahan, 504 Facilitator
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> Welcome incoming Freshman students
Pinkerton Academy CTE Summer 2018
Welcome class of 2022! Welcome to the Class of 2022 from the Center for Career & Technical Education (CTE). To learn more about yourself, your options, and CTE, we invite you and your parents to attend our Career Awareness Night on Wednesday, November 28, in the Stockbridge Theatre. Though you may have attended a similar program in November 2017, it is worth attending again as you continue to explore your options.
Why Choose CTE? Pinkerton CTE has more dual and concurrent course offerings than any other institution in N.H. and one of the largest selections of alternative Technology and Math-focused courses.
81% of our 2016 Pinkerton CTE graduate survey respondents felt their CTE experience prepared them to succeed in their current educational studies.
About half of all CTE learners are enrolled in programs in leading fields such as Healthcare, STEM, and Information Technology.
89% of parents think students should receive more education about career choices while in high school.
91% of 2017 CTE graduate survey respondents said they planned to pursue college related to their CTE courses of study.
When can I register for CTE Programs? Your opportunity to register for CTE programs will be in December 2018. Since enrollment is very limited, students need to request courses through Aspen as well as the CTE registration form that will be distributed during Period A. For more information students are encouraged to stop by the CTE office in the Low building or visit our website today! (www.pinkertonacademy.org/cte)
Upcoming CTE Events:
Think Non-Traditional! A non-traditional occupation is an occupation in which 75% or more of the persons in that field are of the same gender. The best reasons for considering non-traditional career choices are simple and direct: • Increased pay and wider choice of career options • Nontraditional occupations for women will earn 150% more over a lifetime of work than a traditional occupation for women • Students are encouraged regardless of gender to follow their dreams and utilize their interests and skills
September: • •
Open House Construction Career Days
November: • • •
Tech Women / Tech Girls CTE Fair Career Awareness Night
March: •
Girls in Technology Day
Career Awareness Night CTE will be holding a program fair for students during lunches on Wednesday, November 28 to learn more about course opportunities to enhance their career choices. That same evening will be our Career Awareness Night for parents and students in the Stockbridge Theatre. Staff will describe in detail about career planning resources. Students can engage in activities during the CTE program fair portion of the evening.
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Career Cluster System The Center for Career & Technical Education has adopted the Career Clusters model developed through the National Career Clusters initiative. This chart depicts the Career Focused programs Pinkerton CTE offers. Besides the Career Focused offerings, CTE has a large selection of Discovery Electives from which to choose. Career clusters identify pathways from secondary school to two and four year colleges, graduate school and the workplace, so students can learn in school what they can do in the future. For more information about the clusters, visit our website at: www.pinkertonacademy.org/cte
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ATTENTION THOSE INTERESTED IN BEING IN PINKERTON PLAYERS!!!!!!
Radium Girls, our fall play, will be auditioning August 29 and 30! There will be an informational meeting about auditions and the show on August 28 that you must attend if you are auditioning as there will be crucial information given about the show! There is nothing you need to prepare for auditions just bring yourself. If you have any questions email playerspinkerton@gmail.com or mcahoon@pinkertonacademy.org Whether or not you are auditioning for Radium Girls, come to our meetings on August 28 and September 4 to hear about our upcoming season and exciting activities!
9th Annual Mum Sale
The Class of 2019 is selling beautiful mums from Freshwater Farms. Please support our class and purchase your fall decorations through the fundraiser. The sale is open to Pinkerton and local communities. How It Works: Fill out the order form below, detach and send in with your payment to reserve your plants by Wednesday, September 5, 2018. On Saturday, September 15 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM pick up your mums in the front of the Field House. Choice of colors is first come first served, so arrive early! Size: 9 inch pots
Colors: Assorted
Price: $8.00 each
CUT HERE Name: _________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: __________________________________________________________ Number of Mums (pots): ____________________________________________________ Amount Enclosed ($8.00 each): _______________________________________________ Payment may be in the form of cash or check made out to “PA Class of 2019”. Please send order form and payment to: Pinkerton Academy Class of 2019 ℅ Jennifer Brown 5 Pinkerton St. Derry, NH 03038 Or drop off in room 300 or 301 of the Science Building
Get your order in by September 5 to reserve your mums!