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		<title>H1N1 update</title>
		<link>http://rochesterschools.edublogs.org/2009/12/07/h1n1-update-4/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:40:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Hopkins</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[N1N1]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Please note the updated information on H1N1.  We hope to have some clinics in Rochester before the Holiday break. The clinics would be for anyone ages 6 months to 24 years of age, and adults with underlying medical conditions.  
We will advertise the times and locations as soon as they are scheduled.  
DHHS Expands H1N1 Vaccination [...]]]></description>
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		<title>H1N1 update</title>
		<link>http://rochesterschools.edublogs.org/2009/11/01/h1n1-update-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:07:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Hopkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[November 1, 2009
Dear Parents:
I am writing to update you on the flu situation in New Hampshire and in our school system.
For several weeks, NH has been among the states where the Centers for Disease Control is reporting widespread influenza-like illness.  In addition, the NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is tracking school absences [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rising Star for October</title>
		<link>http://rochesterschools.edublogs.org/2009/10/20/rising-star-for-october/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:47:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Hopkins</dc:creator>
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Andrew Babb is Rochester Rotary&#8217;s Rising Star for October 2009.  He is a Junior at Spaulding High School.  He is active in the AFJROTC and volunteers in numerous organizations.  
Congratulations to Andrew and  his family.
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		<title>Schedule update</title>
		<link>http://rochesterschools.edublogs.org/2009/10/20/schedule-update/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:37:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Hopkins</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Big Step Forward]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Full schedule
McClelland – Wed 10/7 at 7 pm.
RMS – Thurs 10/15 at 6:30 pm.
Maple Street – Friday 10/16 at 8:30 am.
William Allen – Wed 10/28 at 6:30 pm.
ERS/NLS (at East Rochester School) – Thurs 11/5 at 6 pm (but maybe a bit earlier or later).
Gonic School – Thurs evening 11/12 at 6 pm.
School Street – [...]]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. Army All-American Bowl</title>
		<link>http://rochesterschools.edublogs.org/2009/10/09/u-s-army-all-american-bowl/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:03:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Hopkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ryan Hayward, from Spaulding High School  in Rochester, New Hampshire was selected to play with the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band down in San Antonio, Texas for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. The game will be played January 9, 2010 at San Antonio’s Alamodome. Ryan was presented his U.S. Army All-American Marching Band jacket. He [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Senator Shaheen&#8217;s visit to Rochester</title>
		<link>http://rochesterschools.edublogs.org/2009/10/05/senator-shaheens-visit-to-rochester/</link>
		<comments>http://rochesterschools.edublogs.org/2009/10/05/senator-shaheens-visit-to-rochester/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:35:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Hopkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Monday, October 5th, Senator Shaheen visited Spaulding High School to review our energy conservation efforts.  We reviewed the two phases of energy conservation projects since 1995. 
The tour also included a visit to the boiler room at Spaulding High School and discussion of our most recent energy measures, a new hot water system.  The new [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Big Step Forward meetings</title>
		<link>http://rochesterschools.edublogs.org/2009/09/29/big-step-forward-meetings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Hopkins</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Big Step Forward]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The following is a list of times and locations in which John Shea will be meeting with parents to discuss the Big Step Forward.   
Scheduled forums (focus on parents and Rochester citizens):
 * McClelland – Wed 10/7 at 7 pm.
 * RMS – Thurs 10/15 at 6:30 pm.
 * Maple Street – Friday 10/16 at 8:30 am.
 * William [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Drop Out Rate</title>
		<link>http://rochesterschools.edublogs.org/2009/09/15/drop-out-rate/</link>
		<comments>http://rochesterschools.edublogs.org/2009/09/15/drop-out-rate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Hopkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Drop out rate uses a formula approved by the State, but it is very close to the Federal Standard.  Students that leave school to pursue a GED, Job Corp, or really anything beside earning a diploma are considered drop outs. 
We keep track of all students that withdraw during a school year.  If they withdraw [...]]]></description>
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		<title>H1N1 update</title>
		<link>http://rochesterschools.edublogs.org/2009/09/14/h1n1-update-2/</link>
		<comments>http://rochesterschools.edublogs.org/2009/09/14/h1n1-update-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:44:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Hopkins</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[N1N1]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The H1N1 updates should now be entitled influenza like illness (ILI).  In most cases, the H1N1 test is not given to a patient showing flu symptoms.  The patient is told to stay home, take normal precautions, and return to work or school after they are free of symptoms for 24 hours. 
We are tracking the ILI [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Summer Maintenance Projects in the Schools</title>
		<link>http://rochesterschools.edublogs.org/2009/09/04/summer-maintenance-projects-in-the-schools/</link>
		<comments>http://rochesterschools.edublogs.org/2009/09/04/summer-maintenance-projects-in-the-schools/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:04:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Hopkins</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The School maintenance staff and vendors completed many maintenance projects this summer.  They are listed below:
1.  The fire suppression systems in the High School, Middle School and William Allen School kitchens were replaced. 
2.  The Nancy Loud School was painted.  The County Correction&#8217;s Department work release program finished this project.  The School District provided the supplies.
3.  [...]]]></description>
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