[HMHS News] Hawk News

[Jean Eaton]

Thoughts from along the adventure:

One of the best parts of being a principal is the opportunity I have 
to see students display their incredible talents.  A few weeks ago it 
was in the athletic arena. Tonight it will be in the dramatic arts, 
as 33 students will be participating in the Drama Club's production 
of one act plays.  In a few weeks I will be listening to the 
wonderful sounds of Hopkinton Middle and High School students as they 
participate in the winter concerts.  Being a principal is a great job!

On Wednesday the Middle and High Schools accomplished a full fire and 
site evacuation drill.  This has been a goal of the Safety/ Security/ 
Crisis Team steering committee for over a year.  The good news is 
that in case of a building evacuation in cold weather, all six 
hundred students and faculty can quickly and safely move to the 
heated shelter of the fire station.  The drill was supported by the 
police and fire departments.  It was an excellent example of local 
services working together.  I thank all the students, faculty, fire 
and police personnel for their help in making this drill a success.

Traditionally, the amount of lost and found articles build to an 
almost unmanageable amount this time of year.  I have reminded the 
students to check the lost and found boxes frequently.  Lost and 
found articles will be spread throughout the cafeteria on Tuesday and 
Wednesday, giving parents the opportunity to check for missing items. 
After the holiday break, any lost and found articles remaining will 
be taken to a local charity.

Mrs. Lajoie and our guidance intern Ms. Panza have begun visiting 
middle school HBA's (home based advisories) to engage the students in 
a discussion of bullying.  Please feel free to ask your middle 
schoolers about the presentations.

Next week, you will receive a letter describing the changes to the 
National Honor Society selection and application processes.  I will 
also be asking for your help in completing a survey as part of our 
New England Association of Schools and Colleges re-accreditation 
process.  As always I thank you for your support and encourage you to 
contact me with any questions or concerns.

Please be reminded that report cards are being sent home today.

I hope you get a chance to enjoy a night of theatre at 8:00 pm 
tonight and tomorrow night.

Have a great weekend and a very happy Thanksgiving.


Steve Chamberlin
Principal


HAWK NEWS
"a weekly note"

Hopkinton High School and Hopkinton Middle School 
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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


Friday and Saturday, November 19 & 20
HHS Drama Club Presents:  Two Evenings of One Act Plays, show time 
8pm Admission, $5 general, $3 students and seniors


Friday, November 19
Report cards distributed

Monday, November 22: Day 2

MS Drama, auditorium, 3-4:30pm
Juvenile Diversion Assembly, auditorium, 8:30-9:30am
MS Drama, auditorium
Drivers Education, rm. 203, 6-8pm
MS ALPINE TEAM PARENT MEETING - 6:15PM, ROOM 202

Tuesday, November 23: Day 1

EARLY RELEASE DAY:  BUSSES RUN AT 12:15PM
Parent Teacher Conference Day, 1:30 - 5:30PM
National Honor Society, rm. 209, 7-8am
Juvenile Diversion Assembly, auditorium, 8-9am
Men's Basketball, 9:30-11pm


Wednesday, November 24: Day 0

Parent Teacher Conference Day, 9:00 - 11:00 am
NO SCHOOL
Basketball Alumni Games, 6pm Girls, 7:30pm Boys


Thursday, November 25: Day 0

THANKSGIVING DAY

Friday, November 26: Day 0

NO SCHOOL

Middle School News!

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


MID-TERM EXAM SCHEDULE DATES!

January 27 (Day One, Block 1 & 2)
January 28 (Day One, Block 3 & 4)
January 31 (Day Two, Block 1 & 2)
February 1 (Day Two, Block 3 & 4)


Upcoming Events

November 24 & 25 - Thanksgiving Recess
December 1 - Town Band Holiday Concert, 7pm
December 2 - Project Graduation Meeting
December 6 - Financial Aid Night
December 8 - Middle School Holiday Concert
December 15 - High School Holiday Concert
December 18 - High School Winter Ball  (DATE CHANGE)

HYSA MESSAGE:

Anyone with HYSA uniforms, i.e. baseball, softball, soccer jerseys, 
and pants, please drop them off with Dave Chase ASAP.  Thanks for 
your help with this matter. If you have any questions, feel free to 
call me at 223-9840.

Thank you,

Gail Auger, HYSA Equipment Manager


LOST AND FOUND

Lost and found articles will be spread throughout the cafeteria on 
November 23 and 24.  We hope that parents will check for missing 
items belonging to their children during Parent Teacher Conferences. 
The remaining clothing items will be taken to a local charity after 
the holiday break. 

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?