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Entries from March 2009

Math Instruction

March 26th, 2009 · 5 Comments

We have been involved with the NHDOE for the past two years documenting our improvement efforts.  One of four goals is to increase our performance in math for all students.  Professional development for staff is one of the keys to improving math instruction and student performance.  I have listed below the objective and the activities [...]

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Forum at Rochester Middle School

March 19th, 2009 · No Comments

THURSDAY, MARCH 26
K TO 8 ROCHESTER PARENT FORUM
ON THE FUTURE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION IN ROCHESTER
Rochester Middle School
6:30 to 7:30 pm
Library.
With Spaulding High School Principal John Shea and Mr. Mike Hopkins
* Summary of a study to consider possible changes
* Discussion about secondary education.
* Questions and answers
 
This is the second of many public forums to discuss the [...]

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Snow Days

March 8th, 2009 · 8 Comments

We have closed school this year five days due to snow days.  We are currently slated to end school on Monday, June 22nd.  Some School Districts missed seven days of school because of the December ice storms.  I don’t anticipate requesting a waiver from the State of the 180 school day rule. 
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Newsletter

March 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment

We have the March newsletter available online at rochesterschools.com.
If you are a parent, you can access the Honeywell Instant Alert and include your email address in the system.  We will email you the newsletter directly each month.   We will send it out to anyone that has registered to receive general updates.
 
 

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