MARK YOUR CALENDAR
UNH Tech Kid U Program- Saturdays, March 11, 18, and 25 (flyer)
 PHS Boys Basketball Team will be playing for State Championship against Bedford this Saturday, March 18, at UNH at 3:00 p.m.
PAC Meeting- Tuesday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the PHS Principal's Conference Room. If you have something that you would like to add to the agenda for discussion, please email Dyann Tuttle at Dtuttle26@gmail.com.
Families First Seacoast Programs
For more information, please visit FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org.
Loving Solutions Series- Tuesday evenings, March 21 - April 25, 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
From the Parent Project: Topics include the strong-willed child; parental influence; choices—encouraging the positive, redirecting the negative; improving school performance; structuring for success; and effective solutions. With Parkie Boley and Bob Pavlik, M.Ed.
Toilet Readiness- Thursday, March 23, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Toilet learning made easy with Parkie Boley.
Consequences- Natural vs. Logical- Thursday, March 30, 9:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
When there isn’t a natural consequence, learn how to provide a logical one with Allison Dillon
Guided ADD/ADHD Support Group- Wednesdays, April 5–May 10, 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Connect with parents, get strategies, and community resources. With Lynn Marsh, M.Ed., former school guidance counselor, and Randy Tallent, Child Development Specialist.
Offerings from New Heights
Build a Longboard or Skateboard- March 21, April 4, and April 11 (flyer)
Rock Climbing Club- March 22, 29, and April 5 (flyer)
5th Grade Rock Climbing Club- March 23, 30, and April 6 (flyer)
Summer Programs (flyer)
Portsmouth City Soccer Club
Annual Open Board Meeting- March 22: Our annual meeting is open to the community, and will be held at the LHS cafeteria at 6:00 p.m. Come with questions, concerns, or simply to learn more about the Club.
Fall 2017 Registration: Registration will open online in early April 2017.
Evaluation dates have been set for May 18, 19, and 20 at SUSC Indoor Arena. More specific times per age group to follow. For more information and registration: http://abcsportscamps.com/sssoccer/info/2651. For additional information and updates please refer to http://portsmouthcitysoccer.org/ or get the mobile app:
http://portsmouthcitysoccer.org/mobile_promo.asp?org=PORTSMOUTHCITYSOCCER.ORG
The Clipper Foundation will host Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age- Wednesday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Portsmouth Middle School, This documentary examines the dangers of excessive screen time and the challenges parents and teens face navigating an increasingly digital world. The movie explores the impact of social media and games on family life, presents current research on the adolescent brain, and provides solutions families can take to avoid screen time over-use. There will be moderated discussion to follow. This event is free and we hope many families can attend! (flyer)
Portsmouth Music and Art Center- Head into spring with a creative boost! PMAC's after-school art classes offer time and space for kids to create and learn in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Session Two classes start the first week of April. Register by March 22 to reserve your space! (flyer)
FCCLA Chipolte Fundraiser- Monday, April 3 (flyer)
Portsmouth Sail & Power Squadron- On Tuesdays, beginning on April 4, 2017, from 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at Portsmouth High School two classes are being offered. America’s Boating Course is a 6-week course for all ages. Earn a Safe Boating Certificate under NH law. $55 for textbook & coursework. For $10.00, an additional family member can share materials. Sail is a 10-week class about boat and rigging designs, wind and water forces, safety, helmsmanship in all weather, docking and knot tying. $150 includes new membership, active members pay $60. To register call Kit Lord at (603)942-5374, email to usps.portsmouth@gmail.com, or sign up online at www.usps.org/portsmouth.
Portsmouth High School Testing Initiative- Wednesday, April 5 (more information)
Seminar for College-bound parents and (juniors or seniors) students with ADD/ADHD- Saturday, April 8, 9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m., with Michael Shuttic, Director of Disability Services for Students, UNH; Lynn Marsh, M. Ed., career counselor, ADHD coach; Marguerite Genest, Ed., D., educational consultant / coach, Portsmouth Neuropsychology Center; Katie Vandervalk, MS, social skills coach, Through the Trees, LLC.
Portsmouth Little League Opening Day- Saturday, April 15 (9 &10 Schedule) (11 & 12 Schedule)
First Annual Portsmouth School District's Math Night- Wednesday, April 19, 5:30 p.m., Stokel Commons, Portsmouth Middle School (more information)
Portsmouth Academy of the Performing Arts Winter Offerings
Patrick Dorow Productions- If you're starting to think of Summer camps for the kids, please consider Patrick Dorow Productions (PDP). We have a camp for any interest and ability:
Vacation Week Camp
Summer Camp - help your child develop their 'actor's toolkit'
Also, second session of after- school classes begin next week at our new Portsmouth location:
Theatre Classes - Sign up here Dance Classes - Sign up here.
Safe Kids 500- Wednesday, May 3 (flyer)
Pro Portsmouth's Children's Day- May 7, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Downtown Portsmouth.
Pro Portsmouth Announces Children’s Day Logo Contest (flyer)
40th Annual Walter Burns Memorial Fishing Day for Special Children- Friday, May 19 (flyer), (invitation) and (more information)
Camp Seawood - Portsmouth, NH- Take the lead like a Girl Scout and have an amazing summer at camp! Located just minutes away from the ocean, Camp Seawood offers a variety of programs and activities for every girl’s interest, including off-site trips to the beach. Girls will explore their interests and make new friends in a fun, safe, outdoor environment. Now offering extended sessions from June 26 to August 18. Interested? Learn more at our Open House on Sunday, May 21, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information about Camp Seawood, visit: http://www.girlscoutsgwm.org/en/camp/our-camps/seawood.html
Camp Invention- June 26-30 (flyer)
UNH Summer Youth Programs (flyer)
Portsmouth Career Technical Center Creative Computing Challenge Camp- July 10-14 (flyer)
Summer Yoga Camp- Children ages 4 1/2- 7, July 17-21, and Children ages 8-11, July 24-28 (flyer)
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Kindergarten Registration & Screening for the 2017-2018 School Year
New Franklin Thursday, May 11, and Friday, May 12
Dondero Thursday, May 18, and Friday, May 19
Little Harbour Wednesday, May 24, and Thursday, May 25
How do I begin the registration process?
Please call your area elementary school to schedule a registration/screening appointment for your child.
Dondero Ms. Nancy Pisarek 436-2231
New Franklin Ms. Marge Achilles 436-0910
Little Harbour Ms. Shirley O’Leary 436-1708
How old should my child be to register for Kindergarten?
If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2017, they will be eligible to register for the 2017-2018 school year.
Parents are strongly encouraged to fill out complete Kindergarten Registration Packets prior to their appointment. Complete Packets may be picked up at your child’s school or may be downloaded by clicking HERE.
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PHS SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
The link below offers details about upcoming summer learning opportunities at PHS. The overall program is called Clipper Academy Summer Advancement Program. We have designed the offerings to be flexible so your student can enjoy the summer and also have a positive learning experience that is right for them. Check out our online catalog and registration by clicking on the link: https://goo.gl/Kh9FRQ
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DISTRICT NEWS
Portsmouth School Cancellations http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/school/SchoolClosingsInfo.pdf
Portsmouth School District App
Do you want to receive school cancellation and delay notifications on your mobile device? Download the Portsmouth School District App! The app is available to download free on your smartphone or tablet. Scan the following QR codes and download from iTunes or Google Play.
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QR CODE FOR ANDROID QR CODE FOR IPHONE QR CODE FOR IPAD
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COMMUNITY NEWS
The Challenger Division provides a Little League Baseball experience to youth with disabilities between the ages of 4 and 18 (or up to 22 if still in the school system). The Little League Challenger rule-book governs the game and adaptations are made consistent with the players’ needs. Players in this division are assigned a “buddy”: a volunteer or regular division player interested in assisting players. The league encourages any interested player from Rockingham and Strafford County in New Hampshire, and York County in Maine, to participate in the program. All games in this division are played on Sundays at Hislop Field. If your child is interested in playing, please call Rick Cirulli at (603) 591-5924.
Portsmouth Public Library- Check out March events in Youth Services at Portsmouth Public Library! This month we'll feature Moana, Minecraft, and more! Story times are on a two week break, but we'll come back refreshed and ready to go with our new schedule! Teen Advisory Board meets this week to work on summer planning and our Teen Literary Club selection is a powerful story that challenges our assumptions about race in America. Check out all the info on our website : http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/childrens.htm and http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/teens/index.htm
Seacoast Community School (flyer)
Southern New Hampshire Services- Home Fuel Assistance (flyer)
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