June 2013Camden Hills Regional High School

25 Keelson DriveRockport, Maine 04856phone: 207-236-7800

fax: 207-236-7813

From the Superintendent’s Office:

The Budget Meetings to approve the school budget for the Five Town CSD and the MSAD 28 will be Tuesday, May 28th at the Strom Auditorium. The MSAD will begin at 6PM and the CSD will begin at 7PM. The Budget Referendum will take place Tuesday June 11th in your respec-tive towns.On the school ballots this year will be the following additional voting article that we are required to place on the ballot every three years. Article II: Do you wish to continue the Budget Validation Referendum process in the (Five Town CSD or MSAD 28) for an additional three years?

A “Yes” vote will require the Five Town CSD to continue to hold both the Budget Meeting and the Budget Referendum. The Budget Meeting is a meeting of the voters to approve the budgeted amounts in each cost center. The Budget Meeting is held at the Strom Auditorium late May, and we typically have between 50 and 200 voters turn out for this meeting. The budget amounts approved at the Budget Meeting will then be approved in total at the public Referendum in June. The Referendum takes place in each of the member towns and we typically have between 1400 and 2000 voters participate.

A “No” vote will discontinue the Budget Referendum for at least three years. This means that the budget will be finally approved at the Budget Meeting held at the Strom Auditorium and will not go to vote at the town Referendums in June.

The Five Town CSD and the MSAD 28 voters have had both the Budget Validation Meeting and a Budget Referendum for the past six years.

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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL JUNE 17th, 2013

CHRHS Visual & Performing Arts Dept.Honors Alex Crans, May Student of the Month

The VPA “Student of the Month” for May is awarded to senior, Alex Crans. Alex has been very active in the CHRHS band program and has earned a number of awards and honors.

Alex began playing piano in elementary school and joined the band in the fifth grade performing on the flute. After a year of being the only male flutist, Alex decided he wanted to switch to the “largest, most manly instrument he could think of – the tuba!” Intrigued by the uniqueness of the instrument, as well as its impor-tant role within the band, he enjoyed challenging himself with difficult music and new experiences. He feels that music is a way for him to creatively express himself while evoking a specific response from an audience. “There is nothing like making music with a great group of people!”

Alex has been a member of the CHRHS Concert Band for the past four years and has played euphonium in the CHRHS Jazz Band for the last three. He also continues to play piano recreationally. In 2009 he earned the freshman award for “Band Member of the Year”. Alex has earned positions in the District III Honors Band and the All-State Band for the last three years. He recently received a “Judge’s Commendation Award” at the Fiestaval Music Festival in Williamsburg, VA.

Alex’s favorite artists include The Big Phat Band, Owen Marshall, the London Symphony Orchestra and Roy Hargrove. He enjoys anyone that performs with “a unique sense of style, talent and emotion.”

Alex will be attending the US Naval Academy next year and plans to continue playing the tuba. His advice to a young musician just starting an instrument: “The arts provide something that cannot be found in academics, athletics or any other aspect of the educational experience. It offers the opportunity to freely and creatively express yourself in a number of ways. Music says what words cannot. It is something you can con-tinue for your entire life. As school gets more difficult and athletics become more involved, still try to make time for music and the arts. Most of all, PLAY THE TUBA!”

MARK THE DATE: School Pictures Lifetouch will be here taking pictures on Tuesday, September 10 and Wednesday, September 11. A photog-rapher will be at the school all day both days. Students are expected to have their picture taken at some point (we hope that most will visit the photographer during a study hall). Every student is expected to have a picture taken – this is necessary for school records. There is no obligation to purchase pictures.

YEARBOOK NEWS FOR THE CLASS OF 2014Each Fall, the Yearbook Staff collects information from the new seniors for their pages in the yearbook. This information consists of three items: A Senior Picture (the picture a senior would like to appear in the senior section of the yearbook); A Baby Picture (this is optional, but we also include these); and Senior “Memories”. As we did last year, we’ll meet with Seniors in early September to outline exactly how these materials can be submitted.

It is VERY IMPORTANT to adhere to this deadline: ALL SENIOR MATERIALS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 10, 2013.

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB-PAGE FOR COMPLETE INFO. On the CHRHS Website – you will find a tab for “Student Life”, open the shade and there is another tab for “Yearbook”. Click that tab and you’ll be taken to the Navigator Yearbook web page.

FALL YEARBOOK SALEWe will continue our tradition of selling reservations for 2014 Yearbooks at the school’s Homecoming event on October 11 & 12. As in the past, the book will be priced at its lowest and we’ll offer FREE personalization. This is the best time to order a book.

If you have any questions, please contact: John Fitzgerald, Yearbook Adviser, john_fitzgerald@fivetowns.net , 236-7800 ext 216.

Samples of salads created in Spring Exploring Foods classes.Healthy choices combining four elements in the Power Salad Challenge:

*Greens full of fiber to help digestion and rich in vitamins and minerals.*Plenty of vegetables/fruits for crunch, flavor and color that provide disease-fighting nutrients.*Fuel from protein and whole grains for staying power.*Special sauce/vinaigrette from scratch

Graduation Videos

Again this year, C2 Productions will be professionally video taping the senior events of graduation week. Condensed versions of Awards Night and Graduation will be telecast on Time Warner Cable TV -Channel 85. In addition, DVD’s (DVD-R format) can be ordered from Charlie or Penny Crockett for the complete editions of Awards Night (plus candids), Graduation (plus candids), and the Parent-Senior Banquet. Order forms will be available from the Crocketts at school, at the Parent-Senior Banquet, at any of the other events, or by phone (763-3547) or email (c2productions@prexar.com)

Child Development ClassThere have been several creative, collaborative experiences this May involving the Child Development class this semester.

It all started with local children book author, Fran Hodgkins. She shared with the Environmental Influences on Children class her career journey and some insights about telling stories to young children. Ms. Hodgkins explained how her lifelong passion for marine biology and journalism inspired her to write about the very crea-tures that captured her imagination when she was a child. Her story about getting to write a children book for Downeast Magazine about a Rockport family and a special seal, Andre the Famous Harbor Seal, inspired the high school students’ next preschool lab theme: marine life.

We followed up with taking the preschool children to make animals/pinch pots in the clay studio with Russell Kahn’s class. Near the end of May we will have collaborated with Sarah Mismash’s applied science class so these children could experience hands-on learning with their baby animals.

Finally, Liza Walsh, author of the Fairy House Handbook, will lead this class of high school students in devel-oping the “Child’s World” preschoolers’ imagination and creativity with a thoughtful plan that involves using “found” natural materials.

2013-14 “Child’s World” applications are now available for this popular Mid-Week Enrichment Offering for community’s preschool aged children as part of the child development classes. Call the Family and Consumer Science Department for information, or to reserve a place. Phone 236-7800, Ext. 231, or e-mail its Director: doree_fisher@fivetowns.net

Notes from the School NurseJanis Hogan RNEnd of Year Thoughts

• Is your child up to date on all of their immunizations? With pertussis on the rise, a Tdap booster (teta-nus, diphtheria and pertussis) is recommended. FMI on Tdap and other recommended teen vaccines: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/who/teens/for-parents.html

• CHRHS is a partner with the award winning Let’s Go 5210. Our school will continue to promote the goals of: 5 or more fruits and vegetables a day 2 hours or less of screen time 1 hour or more of physical activity 0 sugary drinks, more water & low fat milk Check out their website at http://www.letsgo.org/

• It’s time for all of us to take that extra step, run that extra mile, and reach out and get our kids and our communities back on track toward healthier, happier living. Read the inspiring article, A Message from the First Lady of the United States (Opinion) Women’s Health, Michelle Obama, 05/10/2013

• CHRHS will once again be sponsoring FREE flu vaccine in the fall for all students. The flu in unpre-dictable from year to year, so you need to get vaccinated every year. In fact, everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every year – even if you’re healthy, because the flu can be serious for healthy young people, too.

• Have a happy and healthy summer!

Eight students inducted into National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) at Mid-Coast School of Technology (MCST)

On Thursday, May 9th, eight MCST students, including two from Camden Hills Regional High School, were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) in a ceremony at MCST led by Monique Moreau, Certified Nursing Assis-tant and Medical Science instructor. The two students from CHRHS were Emily Nicholson, who is in the Medical Science program, and Elicia Morong, who is in the Cooperative Education/Workstudy program.

NTHS is America’s highest award for excellence in career and technical education. Like its academic counterpart, the National Honor Society, the NTHS honors student achievement and leadership, promotes educational excellence, and en-hances career opportunities. Today NTHS serves over 2,500 member schools and universities throughout the nation. The mission of NTHS is to honor student achievement and leadership, promote educational excellence, award scholarships, and enhance career opportunities for the NTHS membership.~ Pam Pleas, School to Career CoordinatorMid-Coast School of Technologyat Camden Hills Regional High School236-7800 Ext. 351

CHRHS teacher to teach abroad English teacher Jamie Gillette has been granted a two-year leave of absence to pursue an exciting adventure teaching at the American International School of Vilnius (AISV), Lithuania. Interested in experiencing more of the world, Jamie and her husband, recently certified in elementary education, sought out international placements which would temporarily relocate their whole family; both landed jobs at AISV for the coming school year. This summer AISV is paying for a week-long training in the International Baccalaure-ate curriculum taught in many international schools so she can implement the IB English curriculum at the school. Jamie and her family will live in the Old Town of Lithuania’s capital, within walking distance of the small school where she will serve as the entire high school English department. “I can’t wait to find out how the situations I find myself in there con-tinue to expand my capacity as a teacher and my ability to facilitate our own students’ knowledge of the world.” Jamie and her family leave for Lithuania August 12. “I haven’t set it up yet, but I know I’ll start a blog of my trip so the community here can follow along on our journey.” Following her two-year contract there, she plans to return to CHRHS, enriched by personal and professional experiences abroad.

Family & Consumer Science Creative Sewing ClassMany thanks to all the people that answered the plea for fabric donations! Students in the Creative Sewing class have been using the donated fabric to make a variety of projects. We started the unit with learning the basics of sewing and then ap-plying those skills to a service project called “Little Dresses for Africa”. The dresses and shorts will be on display during the annual Fine Arts Night. Please stop by and check out the projects. You may see some familiar fabric.

The need for fabric and notions is ongoing. We can always use fabric in pieces of a yard or more along with thread and notions. In the fall I will be teaching a Fiber Arts class. The class will learn many fiber art techniques and then apply the technique to creating costumes for the fall musical.

If you would like to donate fabric contact Mary Wells at 236-7800 ext 232 or 649-8760.

Class of 2016The class of 2016 is currently accepting class dues. Each student is required to pay $60 to cover graduation costs. This can be paid in full now or installments of $15 a year are also accepted. Please send your checks to CHRHS 25 Keelson Drive Rockport ME 04856 with your childs name to the attention of Jon Kerr or Jill Cote. You may also leave your payment in the main office. Have a safe and enjoyable summer!

SUMMER Photography CampsThe Mid-Coast Community Darkrooms in Rockland is now in its 17 year of offering non-residential, one-week photogra-phy camps that focus on expanding the student’s vision of the world around them and increasing their technical skill with the photographic medium. Program choices include digital photography or traditional black and white darkroom.

Days are active and packed with a variety of activities; technical demonstrations with the camera, discussions on vision, slide shows to illustrate 2-D design and composition, film processing and print making, field trips for shooting on location, and visiting local galleries.

Field trips can include exploring nearby lighthouses and beaches, local fairs, festivals, and parades, a ferry ride to Vinal-haven, or walks to parks and playgrounds. All camp sizes are small and meet Monday through Friday, 9am – 4pm. Age groups are from 8-18. For more information call Dee Peppe at 594-1224 or check out DeePeppe.com.

Shrek: The Musical is coming!Dance Auditions and Costume workshop this June.The CHRHS Fall Musical will be Shrek. If you’ve seen the movie, you know the story – yet the musical ver-sion is filled with new songs, dance numbers and many fascinating characters. This show requires innovative sets, original costumes and professional-level make-up techniques. To help plan for dance costumes, auditions for Shrek dancers will be held early: Thursday, June 6th at 3:30 in the Dance/Wrestling room. Tap dancers are needed, yet all interested dancers are welcome. Auditioning early for a Shrek dancer does not exclude any student from also auditioning for a main character in the Fall. The early dance auditions will help to determine the approximate number and various sizes of costumes that will be built this summer.The first costume workshop will be held Monday, June 10th at 2:30 in the Sewing Room.If you are interested in the dance audition but can not attend on June 6th, please contact Kim Murphy at kim_murphy@fivetowns.net. You can also contact Kim Murphy if you have questions about the Fall auditions. If you (students and/or parents) are interested in helping to sew costumes, please contact Mary Wells at mary_wells@fivetowns.net. If you are interested in any of the show’s technical aspects (set, make-up, props), contact Rick Ash at rick_ash@fivetowns.net.

June Student of the MonthThe CHRHS Visual and Performing Arts Department is pleased to announce Eddie McCluskey as the June VPA Student of the Month. Eddie, a senior, has been involved in a myriad of music and drama classes while at Cam-den Hills.

Eddie has been a four-year member of the CHRHS Concert Band, and a leader within the percussion sec-tion. He was also a member of Symphonic Band in his freshman year, Advanced Instrumental Ensemble in his sophomore year and has joined the Jazz Band on occasion in his senior year. A Chorale member for two years, Eddie is the epitome of the disciplined student – always striving to increase his skills. For his excellent attitude, work ethic, and increase in musical skills, Eddie received the 2013 Most Improved Chorale Member award on May 14th. In addition to Band and Chorus, Eddie has taken the Piano and Music Theory class, Introduction to Digital Film, and Drama and Poetry classes.

Eddie has been actively involved in the CHRHS Drama program, performing both lead and ensemble roles. He first impressed CHRHS audiences as a freshmen with his Michael Jackson dance and went on to be a lead dancer in this past year’s musical: West Side Story, where he played the role of Baby John. Eddie’s physical antics lit up the stage when playing the silent, yet tortured King in Once Upon a Mattress and had the audience laughing when he played the confused and harried Bishop in See How They Run. Eddie just completed his last CHRHS show a week ago starring in a few different roles in Almost Maine. His physical comedy and energy on the stage always captivates the audience. A dancer in the community and a role model to all at school as to how to balance honors classes with a demanding extra-curricular activity schedule, Eddie is highly deserving of this month’s award. Congratulations!

(photo attached – credit Marti Stone Photography)

Shop News: May 2013 What a wonderfully busy time of the year here in the shop. Keep tabs by liking CHRHS Shop on FB. Here’s a brief rundown of what your kids are making. I’m proud to say that the Engineering class went to UMO to compete in the Maine Wind Blade Challenge, with one of the teams coming in 15th out of 49 teams! Also, a big thanks to Jason, Steve, & Sean at Back Cove Yachts for coming into the classroom to teach the kids to infuse resin into the wind blades. Overall an outstanding experience for them.

Now at the end of the semester, the engineering class is building the TARC rockets they designed at the beginning of the year. On top of that, the CAD kids are designing a launch pad that will support the 30+” tall rockets that are aiming for a 750 ft. altitude. Their design can be printed out of sheet steel with a CNC plasma cutter that will be done by Rockport Steel. The unsung hero’s this semester are my Architecture students who are doing wonderful work. They can sketch, draft, and get their ideas on paper like no other class I’ve had. They are currently working on designing a house for an adult they have interviewed. I’m partnering with Maple Street Architects to help out in this endeavor. Colt Muir finished making a chariot for the Latin Club. It replaced a worn out chariot past its prime and will go into action this week at their convention.

And on the side, we’ve been seeing physics kids making catapults and rockets, the botony students have been working on ‘hanging gardens’ made from used pallets, the prom committee is working on their centerpiece, Habitat for Humanity brought in 20 elemetary students for a couple of afternoons, and the list goes on. Mr. Nystrom

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Student End of Year Obligations

LockersStudents should plan to clean their lockers out and remove all contents, by 6/12/12. All lockers, including gym lockers, will be emptied, cleaned and repaired over the summer. Any remaining contents will be donated to charity.Book Return and Recovery of Lost ItemsStudents should turn in their textbooks by the end of exams. You will receive a notice for any books or other items that have not been returned. These lost items are expected to be returned or paid for before the start of school in the fall. Students with outstanding lost item debts will not be issued a laptop in the fall until all lost items are returned or paid for.Summer Mailings and Student SchedulesYou will be receiving two summer mailings of forms to be completed for the new school year. Please contact the main office if you anticipate an address change this summer.Sophomore, Junior and Senior schedules will be available for viewing on PowerSchool in August. You will be notified when schedules can be viewed. Freshman schedules will be mailed home in August.