Events

National History Day in New Hampshire
National History Day is an educational program designed to encourage middle and high school students to “do history” by designing and completing original research on a topic of interest. Nearly 1 million students participate nationwide, finding history topics that excite them. The NH program has been hosted by Plymouth State since 2003. http://www.plymouth.edu/nhdnh/
2012 Theme: Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.
In consultation with their teachers, students establish and research topics that relate to that broad theme. Topics can be in any historical region or era, but must be shown to relate to the theme. Students must use a combination of both primary and secondary sources in their research project.

Students can work as Individuals or Groups (2-5 students) to research and present their historical analysis in one of 5 categories:
Paper – a written historical monograph, usually about 10-12 pages (for individuals only)
Exhibit – a museum-style exhibit, enhancing visual organization
Documentary - a 10-minute video presentation (e.g. Powerpoint, VHS, DVD, etc)
Performance - a 10-minute original dramatic performance (a bit like a “mini-play”)
Web site – an interactive online compilation of textual and non-textual content.

The Competition Process:
- Students compete within their division and category (Junior = grades 6-8; Senior = grades 9-12) - For example, “Senior Group Documentary.” There are 18 competition groupings in all.
- Each school can send their best projects from each category group to represent them at the state competition. At larger schools, students competed at the school level to determine who would go on to state. Home-school students are also welcome to the state competition.
The 2012 New Hampshire state competition will be held Saturday March 31, 2012 at PSU.
- At every stage of the competition (school, state, nationals), students are judged by volunteer historians (educators, librarians, museum staff, professors) based on a scale within the following three criteria: Historical Quality, Clarity of Presentation, and Relevance to Theme. After each stage of judging, students are able to improve their project based on judges’ comments.
- Medals are awarded at the state competition to the top 3 projects in each category. The top 2 qualifiers for each grouping represent New Hampshire at the national competition.

The National Competition:
The National competition will be at University of Maryland, June 10-14. Over 3000 students attend from every US state and territory. Students stay in college dorms, meet students from across the country and swap state buttons and t-shirts during social activities. In recent years, NH students had opportunities to meet with Governor Lynch, NH Senators and Congressmen, and tour Congress and the Supreme Court.

How Can You Get Involved?
Contact Patrick May: pmay@plymouth.edu or John Krueckeberg: jkrueckeberg@plymouth.edu

Rigoletto at UNH
Returning to UNH on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7:00pm, Teatro Lirico D’Europa will perform Giuseppe Verdi’s three act Opera, Rigoletto, a fully staged production with live orchestra and English supertitles. A story of love, betrayal, revenge and tragic irony, Rigoletto marked the turning point of Giuseppe Verdi’s masterful transformation of Italian opera. Music and action are perfectly integrated; each character maintains a complex individuality, even as the music weaves to its dramatic conclusion.

Scholarship Opportunity for Young Women
The goal of the Zonta International Young Woman in Public Affairs program is to encourage more young women to participate in public affairs. To further this goal, the local club in Concord sponsors a scholarship. The application of the local winner is then sent to the Zonta District governors, who submit one application to the Zonta International Headquarters. The Zonta International Board provides awards to five recipients. For more information, visit www.zonta.org, or contact Carolyn Andrews at 224-0185 or ndrws12@yahoo.com.

Study in Rome!
Roman Explorations is a study tour for elementary and middle school teachers and homeschool instructors, on-site in Rome! You will learn about the Latin language, as well as the culture, myth, and history of the ancient Romans!
In the morning, participants will enjoy learning the basics of Latin, using a colorful, engaging, kid-friendly text called Minimus. No previous experience with Latin is necessary. During the day and evening, participants will journey through the city of Rome, witnessing the monumental sites and museums firsthand. Accomplished instructors will provide commentary, lead discussion, and suggest lessons and activities for incorporating this material into the classroom.
Ascanius: The Youth Classics Institute, P.O. Box 188 Alton Bay, NH 03810, info@ascaniusyci.org, (866) 933-9466

YMCA Summer Camps
Homeschoolers are welcome to register for YMCA Camps. Camp Mi-Te-Na for boys http://www.campmitena.org/, and Camp Foss http://www.campfoss.org/ for girls.

For LD/ADHD Students--A Chance to Experience Success (ACES)
ACES is a two week summer residential experience at Keene State College in which high school students ages 16-17 with LD/ADHD participate in activities that assist them to build skills toward independence and learn about the world of work while on a college campus. While there, students also participate in a variety of social, recreational and team building opportunities. Students document their experiences in a portfolio which is then used throughout the following school year to assist in planning for the future in the areas of education, living independently and employment. ACES is made possible through a partnership between NH Vocational Rehabilitation, Keene State College and the Monadnock Center for Successful Transitions. Additional information regarding the application process is available at www.aces.keenecommons.net. Contact: Tina Greco, (603) 271-3993, tgreco@ed.state.nh.us

PAX-Program of Academic Exchange Enrich your family with another culture. Now you can host a high school exchange student (girl or boy) from Germany, Thailand, Norway, Brazil, China, Spain, Belgium and Mexico or other countries. Becoming a host to a young international visitor is an experience of a lifetime! Visit the PAX website at www.pax.org.
Call PAX Community Coordinators Shannon at 603-393-5616 or Jean at the PAX national office, 1-800-555-6211, ext. 310.

Experience The Japanese Culture
LABO International is a cultural exchange program that offers the opportunity for children between the ages of 10 and 20 to host a Japanese student in their home for approximately one month, starting at the end of July. Labo students arrive with everything that they need in order to share the everyday life of a New Englander. There is never a need to plan expensive vacations or costly trips. The student simply wants to be apart of an American family and to share their culture with them. Simple things as a bike ride, hiking, family cookouts are treasured moments for them. If your child is going to camp during this time Labo will pay $250.00 for the Japanese student to be a part of this as well.
Interested families are encouraged to call Lenny or Maureen Bolduc at 802-886-2316 or feel free to speak with our children Lindsay, Larry, Lauren and Leigh. We can also be reached by e-mail--
littlefootpres@vermontel.net. Please put LABO 2009 in the subject line.

Homeschooling Night at Barnes and Noble in Newington, NH
Homeschooling Night the last Thursday of every month at 7:00 featuring a non-profit, author, theatre group or some kind of artist with the homeschoolers so that they both learn about the other.
During the day, we have storytime on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:00AM. All events are free and open to the public. Storytime is open to all ages and there is always a craft. You can pick up a calendar at the information station or at the registers regarding events, or you can ask
Sally Bruce Stoklosa, Community Relations Manager
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Newington, NH 03801
603.422.6472, crm2988@bn.com

Have you ever considered hosting a foreign exchange student?
Benefits:  Expand your world horizons, learning new cultures & languages.  Make lifetime global friendships, with the possibility of future travel. Contact International Student exchange immediately by Calling Kris Matthieu 603-894-6468 iseusa.com 

Lumenarts presents performances of great works including The Odyssey, The Epic of Gilgamesh, Beowulf, and great people including Emily Dickinson and Caesar, Cicero, and Cato. Performances are live and improv: no two performances will be the same. While the language is improv the telling stays true to the original text. Performances are tailored for particular audiences. Performances can vary from 45 minutes to an hour and fifteen. DVDs are also available. Check www.lumenarts.com for more information.