[HMHS News] Hawk News

[Jean Eaton]

Thoughts from the Adventure:

It's hard to believe that the first quarter of the 2004-2005 school 
year ends today. 

Last weekend was extraordinary with our school winning three state 
championships in three days.  The boys and girls cross country teams 
and the girls soccer team competed in glorious fashion as they won 
their state championships.  The school spirit displayed at these 
events was incredible.  Congratulations to the athletes and their 
families; a state championship is not possible without years of 
family support.

This weekend, parents and guardians of middle school students will be 
receiving a letter describing the pilot program of a redesigned 
middle school honor roll.  The new honor roll requirements include 
work ethic and academic honesty.  Please feel free to email me with 
your thoughts about the new honor roll at 
schamberlin at hopkintonschools.org.

Last week, several community members drove by our challenge course 
and saw a few of our staff members 50 feet high in a tree.  Twelve 
staff members were trained in the use of our seven-element course 
which includes a new high element.  I look forward to the growing 
influence of experiential education within our curriculum.

Next week we have scheduled a fire drill which will include a 
complete evacuation of school property.  This drill is in preparation 
for an emergency during the cold winter months.  The Safety Security 
and Crisis Team Steering Committee has encouraged schools to drill 
these evacuations.  Please do not be alarmed if you see middle and 
high school students walking down the street - it's just a drill.

Due to the generous support of a community member, we are beginning 
an American Sign Language Club.  Students and staff will have the 
opportunity to learn basic American Sign Language on Fridays.  It 
will be a great opportunity for staff and students to learn together.

Soon the concert and play season will be upon us.  The middle school 
holiday concert is December 8 and the high school holiday is December 
15.  I hope you will get a chance to see our students display their 
incredible talents in the performing arts.

Also, I am pleased to announce the implementation of a District 
initiative that begins on Monday.  For the first time, middle school 
students will be participating in health class.  Mrs. Connolly is 
excited to begin this new course.

Have a great weekend!


Steve Chamberlin
Principal


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GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER: 746-2502

HHS Sports Information Line...call 746-NEWS, extension one!

HHS Online calendar
http://www.hopkintonschools.org/calendars

Monday, November 8: Day 1

MS Drama, audi, 3-4:30pm
Play Rehearsal, audi, 5-9:30pm
Booster Club meeting, rm. 209, 7pm


Tuesday, November 9: Day 2

Driver's Education, rm. 203, 3-5pm
Investment Club, rm. 104, 6:30-9pm
Play Rehearsal, audi, 5-9:30
Men's Basketball, 9:30-11pm


Wednesday, November 10: Day 1

Mock Constitutional Convention, audi, 9:30-1:15pm
HS Drama, audi, 3-5pm
MS Sewing club, rm. 104, 3-4pm
Wellness Committee, rm. 503, 3:30-4:15pm
Play Rehearsal, audi, 5-9:30pm


Thursday, November 11: Day 0

No School Veteran's Day

Friday, November 12: Day 2

Picture retake day
Play Rehearsal, audi, 5-9:30pm


Parent/Teacher Conference Days
Nov. 23, 1:30 - 6pm and Nov. 24, 9  - 11am
Call Mrs. Whiting to schedule middle school conferences and Mrs. 
Eaton to schedule high school conferences at 746-4167.

CHANGE IN MID-TERM EXAM SCHEDULE DATES!

January 27, 28, 31, and February 1


Upcoming Events

Nov. 8- Booster Club Meeting, If you would like to become a member of 
the Booster Club, please call Tracy Martin at Maple Street School, 
746-4195.
November 11 - No school, Veteran's Day
November 23  - Early Release Day
November 23 - Parent Teacher Conference Day 1:30 - 6:00 pm
November 24 - Parent Teacher Conference Day 9:00 - 11:00 am
November 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving Recess
December 1 - Town Band Holiday Concert
December 3 - High School Winter Ball
December 6 - Financial Aid Night
December 8 - Middle School Holiday Concert
December 15 - High School Holiday Concert