Dear Newmarket Families,
It's common for summer to feel like a distant memory as the leaves gradually change and
we settle into the busy rhythm of the school year. The first month has flown by, filled with
wonderful moments of students and staff coming together through various classroom and
extracurricular activities. I want to take a moment to celebrate all the amazing experiences we’ve
had so far and share some exciting events coming up.
At the high school level, we enjoyed a fantastic Spirit Week, wrapping up with a funfilled
lip sync battle this afternoon between the classes. Newmarket Channel 8 was there to
capture the excitement, and they'll be sharing the highlights this weekend. Throughout the week,
students dressed up for themed costume days and took part in a lively penny war fundraiser
during lunch, which even led to a couple of our unlucky advisors getting pied in the face! Plus,
we have our homecoming varsity soccer games and dance happening this weekend. Looking
ahead, our sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSATs during school hours on the morning
of October 8th. We kindly remind everyone to get a good night’s sleep and enjoy a healthy
breakfast before heading to school for the test.
Our middle school students have had an amazing start to the year. Each grade-level team
has completed the first round of iReady assessments, and today, printed copies of the
personalized test results were sent home with the students. These results will help us tailor
instruction and provide enrichment during the students' WIN block. Earlier this month, with
support from the Newmarket Arts and Tourism Commission, our 8th-grade students had the
wonderful opportunity to attend an assembly featuring Kevin Wood, who vividly portrayed
America’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Wood travels extensively across the United
States and to some international locations, bringing Lincoln's story to life and teaching
communities about his significant role in history. The students really enjoyed asking him
questions about his presidency and life.
Since we're almost halfway through the first quarter, it’s a perfect moment to remind
everyone that you can easily check your students' grades and attendance through the Infinite
Campus parent portal. Our friendly IT team has put together some helpful documents and videos
to guide you in setting up your accounts, making the process smooth and simple.
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Slides
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Movie
To wrap up, I just want to share how truly grateful and excited we are on behalf of our entire
staff for trusting us with your students each day. Our door is always open, and we genuinely
value your thoughts and ideas. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any
suggestions or concerns — we’re here to listen and support you.
Thank you and have a great weekend,
Andrew Korman, PhD
Principal
Newmarket Junior Senior High School
kormana@newmarket.k12.nh.us