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Pinkerton Families and Friends,

I hope the Pinkerton community survived the April snowstorm and is hopefully ready for some nice weather next week.  We are about 2 weeks away from April vacation and only 2 MONTHS from Graduation.  This week I wanted to profile the PA World Language Department and all that PA offers.  

The department operates under the belief that proficiency in multiple languages is essential for success in an increasingly interconnected world.  All of the classes encompass various levels, from introductory to advanced, each building upon the foundation laid in preceding courses. The curriculum includes components such as grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural studies.  Teachers employ a variety of teaching strategies, including immersion techniques, task-based learning, project-based learning, and technology integration. Differentiated instruction ensures that diverse learning styles and abilities are accommodated.  The department also offers a range of extracurricular activities to supplement classroom instruction and enhance language learning. These may include language clubs, cultural events, exchange partnerships, and service-learning projects.  

The World Language Department at Pinkerton Academy provides diverse options for language courses. Offerings include American Sign Language, French, German, Latin, and Spanish. Additionally, the Academy sponsors extracurricular clubs such as the ASL Club, German Club, Classical Society, Elementary Spanish Club, International Club, and the World Language Honor Society. The department actively engages students in immersive language experiences, including a 2-week Spanish Exchange Program with Colegio Askartza Claret and a Spanish Language Immersion Program in Costa Rica. Also, students have the opportunity to participate in cultural excursions to destinations such as France, Quebec City, Germany, and Mexico, with upcoming potential trips planned for Greece and Italy.

The World Language Department plays a crucial role in preparing students for the diverse world by equipping them with language skills, cultural understanding, and an appreciation for diversity.  The instructors provide a dynamic learning environment where students can explore, engage, and thrive in their language studies.

Weekly Highlights: 

Progress Reports:  Due to the snow day yesterday, we will be issuing the Progress Reports on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Access Control:  More buildings continue to be brought online for our access control. We strongly encourage students to have their ID cards with them at all times. As all buildings are brought online and we head into the next school year, it will be required for students looking to enter a secured building. 

Mattress Fundraiser: LCA is hosting a Mattress Fundraiser on Sunday, April 7th in the Shepard Auditorium from 10 AM - 4 PM.  If you or anyone you know are looking for a new mattress or bedding materials at a great discount while supporting a great cause, come and check it out!

College Fair (RESCHEDULED):  Pinkerton will be hosting the annual Southern New Hampshire Spring College Fair on Wednesday, April 10th from 6:00-8:00 in the Hacker Gymnasium. In addition to having approximately 150 colleges, military representation and apprenticeship programs at the fair, Ms. Karen Collins from Granite Edvance will host two presentations. The first presentation, Applying to College 101 will be at 6:15 in the Manning Lecture Hall located in the Ek Science Building. The second presentation, Financial Aid 101 will be at 7:00 in the same location.

Faculty Play: Thursday 4/11 and Friday 4/12 in the Stockbridge Theatre. Ticket sales go to the senior scholarship fund.

Spanish Exchange:  The World Language department is looking for families to host 21 students from Spain. The exchange will take place from September 21-26, 2024. Students who host will be given the first opportunity to travel to Spain in June of 2025 for 2 weeks to complete the exchange. For more information or to sign up, email [email protected] or [email protected]. 

Science Testing:Science Assessment Bell Schedule for April 9th

• Attention juniors: All credit-bearing juniors will be taking the NH Science Assessment during the 2-hour FLEX on April 9th.  Most students will be testing in the same classrooms as they did for SATs, but please check your Pinkerton Academy Email accounts for your room assignments. Bring your fully charged school-issued Chromebook to testing.  Please eat a good breakfast, get a good night's sleep, and arrive on time.  Electronic devices will be collected in the testing room and returned to students after their testing room is finished.  If you have any further questions, reach out to Pinkerton's testing coordinator at [email protected].
• Grades 9 & 10:  During the April 9th 2-hour FLEX, students will rotate between the classroom and a presentation in the Stockbridge Theatre by Richard Haynes, UNH Undergraduate Admissions.
• Seniors:  Will be participating in activities that they have already selected.
• For students in grades 9-11, check your Pinkerton email on Friday and Monday for your room assignments.  For most, they are the same as they were for the PSAT/SAT School Day.

Weekly Shout Outs:

SHOUT OUTS TO…

World Language Department - Thank You for all you do educating our students on campus.

World Language Associate Dean of Academics - Mark Phelps; World Language Lead Teacher - Toby Frank; Teachers- Jonathan Alizio, Emily Caseres, Guy Couture, Amber Gelinas, Pauline Giannantonio, Kristi Maloney, Loly Mireles, Lindsay Mitchell, Stacey Nelson, Mathew Olkovikas, Jotham Otterson, Jessica Palmariello, Alison Rhodes, Gerald Rosado, Vallery Smith, Edward Vaitones, Janice Vázquez

Buildings and Grounds Crew - Thank you to this group for all the hard work put in cleaning up the campus the last two days.

STUDENT SHOUT OUTS:

Karleigh Pouliot - for helping out fellow students when she did not have to.  Thank you for being a great person.

PA HOSA Students - 24 Pinkerton students placed at the NH HOSA State Leadership Conference in March. Congrats to the following students: Ella Manning, Alyssa Stephenson, Althea Leblanc, Anna Sullivan Riley Kelly, Fallon Roy, Taylor Calvert, Olivia Zenga, Andrew Fiske, Alec Henry, Nitan Anand, Leilani Muchai, Cass Smith, Amanda Conley, Gabby Antinerella, Aubrie Karamoutsos, Abby Carvalho, Olivia McIntire, Emily Leonard, Amelia Russell, Makenna Bean, Naomi Marquez, Jack Hajduk, Maxine Anderson

PA FFA Students - We had 11 of our students compete in various events a the Granite State FFA Convention.  Congrats to the following students who all placed in their events: Ava Triplett, Angelina Follo, Kae Spaulding, Averie Crooker, Jill Gilbert, McKenna Eyre, Connor Balloch, Slava Evdokimov, Rianna Barron, Maddie Kavecki, Jenna Reddy

Madison Daughton - She volunteers her time to go in and work with our students who are in our ACT program during a Woodshop Class.  Great job giving back to our PA community.

Layla Brown and Angela Garcia - Thanks for all you do for the culinary program as well as competing this week in SkillsUSA.

Pinkerton Scholar Athletes -  Congratulations to the 56 student-athletes, recognized by the NHIAA and NHADA for their academic and athletic achievements. Read more on their achievements on our website.

Jacob Adrien, Jaylan Audette, Trey Baker, Natalie Bergin, Hannah Bernard, Nathan Binda, Sarah Bolduc, Julia Cahoon, Madison Campbell, Sophia Canderozzi, Avery Carvalho, Finn Christensen-Kraft, Adam Day, Luke DeLangie, Sophia, DeSimone, Aiden Dowd, Riley Dunn, Jordyn Gravel-Maher, Isabelle Groulx, Andrew Haggie, Alexis Heiser, William Ivers, Ryan James, Lark Johnson, Jackson Kirsch, Piper Knowlton, Thomas Lacroix, Elise LeBlanc, Camden Marasco, Jackson Marshall, Logan McDonald, Caden Michaud, Madalyn Moore, Sophia Mosher, Julia Murgo, Paige Murray, Emily Olson, Joseph Packowski, Natalie Paradzick, Kendall Reynolds, Aryana Rischer, Eva Roberts, Jason Rzasa, Cody Santomassimo, Madison Schoenberger, Shelby Scott, Elijah Sharp, Contessa Silva, Hannah Sippel, Zackary Smith, Daniel Sullivan, Emily Talbot, Anthony Terrile, Jolynne Ungaro, Benjamin Wolthers, & Richard Wong.

Regards,

Mr. Michael Perez
Associate Head of School