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Pinkerton Families and Friends,

As we approach Spring Break, I'm hopeful that the warm weather ahead will provide us all with an opportunity to regroup and recharge for the remaining weeks of the school year.  It's hard to believe that the year is nearly over. This week, leading into the break, I'd like to spotlight the Pinkerton Academy Math Department under the leadership of Associate Head of Academics, Ms. Jenny Walker.

With a team of dedicated educators, the Math department is committed to providing a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our student body.  In our math classrooms, you'll find innovative teaching methods tailored to promote critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and mathematical literacy. From algebra and geometry to calculus and statistics, we offer a wide range of courses designed to challenge and inspire students at every level.  Our teachers are passionate about mathematics and deeply invested in the success of each student. They strive to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students feel empowered to ask questions, collaborate with peers, and explore all aspects of mathematics.  Whether students are preparing for college, pursuing careers in any type of math field, or simply seeking to develop their analytical skills, the math department at Pinkerton Academy equips them with the knowledge to succeed.

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT MISSION
The Pinkerton Academy Mathematics department’s mission is for all students to learn mathematical content and a variety of problem-solving techniques.

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT VISION
Pinkerton Academy Mathematics students will aspire to the highest standards of experience in their learning. They will gain critical knowledge, skills and deeper understanding in order to problem-solve, think analytically, and utilize the appropriate technology necessary to enter college, the military, or the workforce.

Weekly Highlights: 

End of the Year Calendar:  The Red/White Monthly Calendar has been updated on the website with the underclass exam days noted. An email will go out after break with reminders about exam days.

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. 

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]. 

Weekly Shout Outs:

SHOUT OUTS TO…

Mr. Ed Vaitones - for the incredible gesture of kindness and generosity he has shown to some of our ESOL (English for Students of Other Languages) students and their families.  He has provided about 10 working bikes to our students and some of their family members who are new to our community.

Julie Kraft - for speaking to our ESOL students and beginning the process to coordinate the possibility to help and provide the bicycles to our new members of the PA family.

Jyoti Damien - for meeting up with the families one afternoon to help with translating  French when some of the families came to pick up the bicycles.  

Catherine Howard and Parker Cavallaro - thank you for being in the halls the other day checking passes and assisting with safety in the halls.

STUDENT SHOUT OUTS:

The Launchpad earned 2nd Place for “General Staff Excellence in High School Student Journalism” - Kennedy Furnner, Alyxis Hoegen, Amanda Holcombe-Buendia, Shannon Moore, Bailey Richard, Myah Rowland, Victoria Ruiz

30 Contemporary Issues Students -  who participated in our annual Community Clean Up today in observance of Earth Day by picking up trash from all around the Derry area and right here on campus:

Rewant Bagchand, Vinicus Benica, Morgan Berard, Tatum Billingsley, Victoria Bolaccio, Shannon Caffelle, Julia Cahoon, Jack Dambach, Nick Dimambro, Kyler Fortier, William Gagnon, Devin LeBrun, Sarah Maddox, Emma Malone, Dylan McDonough, Paul McGrath, Ethan Merritt, Caden Michaud, Matt Niemaszyk, Madison Owens, Matt Resnick, Eva Roberts, Hayley Sargent, Adam Scala, Alex Tsetseranous, Nathan Vose, Sydney Wilke, Marly Jo Wisecarver, Ben Wolthers, Madison Woodside

Members of the Classical Society Quiz Bowl Team - At the Granite State Certamen Classics quiz bowl competition last weekend, PA's novice team (Vandoren Netherton, Emma-Jean Roy, & Niko Waindle) placed third; and our advanced team (Tyler Abrantes, Athena Guevara, Mīra Kondor, & Noelle Touma) placed second. Ethan McKenna, El Garner, and Mīra Kondor also achieved perfect scores for their levels of the National Latin Exam, the fourth consecutive for Mīra, who also placed fourth in the country for her performance on this year's National Latin Vocabulary Exam!

ALL OF OUR STUDENTS WHO LEAD

Next week is National Student Leaders Week!!!!! 

To EACH AND EVERY STUDENT who demonstrates leadership within their clubs, organizations, sports teams, academic groups, CTE programs, and those who consistently show excellence whether in a leadership role or not, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your contributions to our Pinkerton Community. It's important to recognize that leadership is not about titles. Your actions and dedication make a significant impact on our school community. #nslw2024

Regards,

Mr. Michael Perez
Associate Head of School