[HMHS News] Hawk News

[Jean Eaton]

A message from the Assistant Principal:

"If we do not expect the unexpected, we will never find it."
								-- 
Albert Einstein

Although our middle school students may seem "all grown up" as they 
enter into the middle/high school, they still need frequent reminders 
to wear a heavy coat, gloves, and perhaps even a hat as the 
temperatures get colder. The meteorologists guarantee some snowfall 
this weekend, which is typically the first sign that we can expect 
colder and colder temps as the winter months progress. Middle school 
students should also be reminded to lock up valuable items in their 
lockers. While we like to think that students would not take other 
students belongings, it is always a safe bet to keep items locked up. 
If items brought to school are too large to fit into a locker, 
students are encouraged to leave bags and gear in my office. Items 
will be safe there all day long!

Seventh, eighth, and ninth grade students will be concluding their 
MAP assessment testing next Friday. As a reminder, the testing is 
being offered as another way to support individual growth in the 
areas of math and English. The district will be providing follow-up 
training to our participating teachers as soon as we can schedule it 
in order to give them support in analyzing the test data. Teachers 
will then be given the opportunity to meet together to not only 
discuss the test itself, but to discuss the many ways that the 
results can be used to inform instruction. We hope in the end that we 
will find that the MAP assessment provides yet another way to assess 
student achievement in a positive way.

  The Drama Club will be presenting a night of one-act plays on 
November 19 and 20, 2004 at 8:00 pm in our auditorium. Our young 
thespians are working very hard to put forth a wonderful night of 
performances. We hope that you will join us for a night of excellent 
theatre!

Please be reminded that parent/teacher conferences are taking place 
next week. Conference dates and times are as follows: November 23 
from 1:30-6:00 pm and November 24 from 9:00-11:00 am. If you need to 
schedule an appointment with a high school teacher, please contact 
Main Office Manager Jean Eaton at 746-4167 x222. If you need to make 
an appointment with a middle school teacher, please call Guidance 
Office Manager Anne Whiting directly in the guidance office at 
746-2502.

I hope you have a great weekend!

Matt McGonagle
mmcgonagle at hopkintonschools.org


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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 15: Day 1

MS Drama, auditorium, 3-4:30pm
Play Rehearsal, auditorium, 5-9:30pm


Tuesday, November 16: Day 2

Driver's Education, room 203, 3-5pm
Play Rehearsal, auditorium, 5-9:30
Men's Basketball, 9:30-11pm


Wednesday, November 17: Day 1

HS Drama, auditorium, 3-5pm
MS Sewing club, room 104, 3-4pm
Wellness Committee, room 503, 3:30-4:15pm
Play Rehearsal, auditorium, 5-9:30pm


Thursday, November 18: Day 2

Drivers Education, 203, 3-5pm
HS sewing club, 104, 3-4:45pm
Play Rehearsal, 5-9:30pm
Men's Basketball, 9-11pm

Friday, November 19: Day 1
HHS Drama Presents: An Evening of One Act Plays, show time 8pm
Admission, $5 general, $3 students and seniors

Saturday, November 20
HHS Drama Club Presents:  An Evening of One Act Plays, show time 8pm
Admission, $5 general, $3 students and seniors

Middle School News!

Click here for direct access to the middle school homework pages:
http://www.hopkintonschools.org/middle

Parent/Teacher Conference Days
Nov. 23, 1:30 - 6pm and Nov. 24, 9  - 11am
Please 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
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 - Basketball Alumni Games, 6pm Girls, 7:30pm Boys
November 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving Recess
December 1 - Town Band Holiday Concert
December 2 - Project Graduation Meeting
December 3 - High School Winter Ball
December 6 - Financial Aid Night
December 8 - Middle School Holiday Concert
December 15 - High School Holiday Concert


Message from the HMHS Physical Education Equipment

If you have any unwanted treadmills or exercise bikes, please 
consider donating them to the Hopkinton Middle and High School 
Physical Education Departments.  With your help, we can continue to 
provide more opportunities for our students.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a pick-up, please 
email Dave Chase at dchase at hopkintonschools.org.

Thank you for your support.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DAY: NOVEMBER 20th

Want to keep lead and other toxins out of the environment?  You can 
help by disposing of your unwanted computer or other electronic items 
in an environmentally responsible way.  Did you know that computer 
monitors and televisions could contain from 2 to 8 pounds of lead, 
which could easily end up in our air and water if not disposed of 
properly? 

On Saturday, November 20, bring your old electronics to the 
Hopkinton/Webster Transfer Station between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. for Electronics Recycling Day.  There will be a small fee to 
cover the costs of safely processing the toxic compounds in the items 
you drop off.  Take advantage of this special event organized by the 
Hopkinton/Webster Recycling Committee to do your part for the 
environment.  What better way to cap off the week that begins with 
America Recycles Day?