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Pinkerton Families and Friends,

Welcome to Semester 2! We're excited for a reset and a fresh start, and I wish everyone a successful and rewarding semester ahead. If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to someone.  Let's make this semester a great one!

This week, I want to spotlight Mrs. Julia Mitchell, our Director of Communications. Mrs. Mitchell graduated from Pinkerton Academy in 1998 and continued her education at Saint Anselm College, majoring in English with a minor in Spanish and Education. In the fall of 2002, she returned to Pinkerton Academy as an English teacher. Transitioning to a part-time teaching position and part-time Director of Communications in 2018, she started full-time in her current role in January of 2019.

Mrs. Mitchell plays an important role within our Pinkerton community. Serving as the Director of Communications, she manages and supervises the communication and information between Pinkerton Academy and our community, both on and off campus. Mrs. Mitchell collaborates closely with all departments and school community members to craft effective messaging and communication and to utilize the various channels of communication: website, social media, audio, video, press releases, and more. 

Preferring to work behind the scenes (she hates that I’m doing this), Mrs. Mitchell acts as a sounding board to many colleagues and is an important voice on campus. She is charged with making sure all Pinkerton Academy materials have consistent and positive messaging and branding and conducting quality control on all communications. She works to develop relationships with media outlets and other organizations and attends speaking engagements. A member of our Incident Command team, she responds to crises or challenging situations quickly and professionally. Beyond Pinkerton, Mrs. Mitchell is a member of the executive board for the New England School Public Relations Association and has given several presentations about the importance of school communications. 

We are grateful to have Mrs. Mitchell as part of our team!

Weekly Highlights:

Campus Safety Reminder -  All visitors to campus must first report to the main office, located in the Ek Science Building. The office entrance is to the right of the building’s main doors. 

Course Selection Dates - The course selection window for students will open January 30th - February 9th. During this time students can log in to Aspen and make their selections. More information can be found on our website. 

Student Council Winter Semiformal - Winter Semiformal Dance Ticket Sales will be Monday and Tuesday, January 29th and 30th from 6:30 am to 7:00 am in the Science Lecture Hall. The dance is Sat. Feb. 10 from 7 pm to 10 pm in the Hackler Gymnasium.  Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased with cash or check only.  See Mr. Breda in Room 306 with any questions.

NH Scholastic Art Awards - Pinkerton will once again be the Exhibit Host for the entire State of NH from January 22-February 10. The work will be on display in the Stockbridge lobby with many pieces from our talented Pinkerton Students.

Winter Weather Reminders - Winter weather is here. Please take extra care driving and walking around campus. Remember to dress for the weather, including appropriate footwear and coats. 

Weekly Shout Outs:

SHOUT OUTS TO…

Brianne Puls - Brianne has transferred from the PA Library and will be the new Assistant to the Associate Head of School.  I am extremely excited to work with her and the Senior Admin Team is excited to see her flourish in her new role here at PA.

Ann Berrigan - for being a team player and being a great team member of the PA community.

Pinkerton Academy Paraeducators and LNAs - Thank you for all you do for our students here on campus.

Michael Baker, BetzabeBerk, Alicia Blow, Rachell Bougoin, Lesley Capistran, Jen Cassen, Karen Colageo, Erin Cole, Elizabeth Cullington, Maria Devito, Christi Hudgins, Tracy Kripp, Daniel LaFleur, Karen Laliberty, Cindy Lizotte, Candice Low, Ryan Lunderville, Bruce Mackay, Renee Middendorf, Erika Mortensen, Jenna Rosen, Regina Shannon, Aurora Sidor, Susan Smith, Kenneth Soroko, Joanie Sullivan, Deidre Sullivan, Marie  Trapani, Susan Van De Veen, Ryan Vigeant, Allison Gerst, Blake Johnson, Kiara Kelii, Lori Wilson, Allie Camara, Alicia Ingallls, Yuliana Ruiz, Jenna Denato, Nichole Robidas, Britney Dellindia, Katherine Mendez-Rodriguez

STUDENT SHOUT OUTS:

The Entire Student Body  - for being flexible and working through a few challenges during exam week. 

Emma Madsen, Ronan Connors, Jenny Hiscox, and Matthew Navarro - for presenting last night at the Sending Towns Dinner which includes sending town school board chairs and members, superintendents, and members of our Board of Trustees. 

Max Yakubovich, Aiden Kilduff, and Clare Mitchell - break a leg in your performances in Footloose at the Derry Opera House this weekend.

Respectfully,

Michael Perez
Associate Head of School

 @mrperez_pa

@MPerezAHOS