[HMHS News] Hawk News

[Jean Eaton]

HOPKINTON MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL MISSION

We foster a learning environment that is safe, supportive, and respectful.
We promote personal integrity, intellectual curiosity, and civic 
responsibility.
We provide traditional and innovative opportunities for students to 
maximize their potential.


Thoughts from along the adventure:

I hope everyone had a wonderful opening of school. The first day went 
well with a truly positive feeling around the building.

Mr. Kelley (the new Assistant Principal) and I welcomed the students 
in three groups: grades seven and eight, grades nine and ten, and 
grades eleven and twelve. 

Though the welcome messages were tailored to each group, there were 
three common themes:

One of the best things about school is the fresh start the beginning 
of a school year provides.
You are who you choose to be. It is not what happens to you that is 
important, but how you react to what happens.

I received feedback from parents, students, and faculty members about 
a few areas that need to be addressed at the beginning of this school 
year.  Our school community is focusing on three management issues to 
continue to create the climate of achievement that is so critical to 
our students' success:

1. Dress code
2. Leaving school without permission
3. Personal music devices are allowed only in high school study halls 
and classes with teacher permission. (They are not allowed at lunch, 
break, or in the halls.)

I would appreciate it if you would take some time to discuss these 
issues with your youngsters.

On Thursday, the entire day is focused on our theme of "Know Thy 
Student."  Teachers will be sharing their knowledge about our 
wonderful young people.  There is still time to share insights 
regarding your sons and daughters. 

The middle school will have its welcome back dance next Friday, 
September 9. The soccer, cross country and field hockey seasons are 
underway. We are off to what I hope will be a remarkable and 
successful year.

To follow up on an article in Monday's Concord Monitor, MySpace.com 
is a popular website where members can chat with friends and create 
profiles.  Young people are unaware of the hazards of posting 
personal information on a website.  Please discuss the dangers of 
posting information on a website with your child.  A concerned parent 
who brought this article to my attention explored the site finding 
many young users from Hopkinton.

Please email me with any suggestions you have to make the first few 
days of school even better.

Have a great long weekend.

Thanks for your support.

Steve Chamberlin
Principal



HAWK NEWS
"A weekly note"

Hopkinton High School and Hopkinton Middle School 


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Monday, September 5: Day 0
No school


Tuesday, September 6: Day 1
First day of Concord High Voc classes


Wednesday, September 7: Day 2


Thursday, September 8: Day 1
Musical auditions, 2:30-3:30pm, auditorium


Friday, September 9: Day 2
Musical auditions, 2:30-3:30pm, auditorium
Middle School Dance, café, 7-10pm


Performing Arts News!

Open auditions for School Musical - Damn Yankees

Thursday and Friday, September 8 and 9, 2:30pm - 3:30pm, in the auditorium

We need: dancers, singers, and cheerleaders -- everyone welcome!


Middle School News!

SEPTEMBER 9, 7-10PM, MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE

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



Upcoming Events

September 15 - Picture Day
September 22 - Open House
September 30 - Homecoming Parade, 6pm
October 1 - Homecoming Games, Georges Park
October 1 - Homecoming Dance
November 10 - Conference Day


COMMUNITY NEWS

FYI

Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Eastern Equine Encephalitis is an uncommon but serious disease caused 
by EEE virus.  EEE is an arbovirus (short for arthropod-borne, 
meaning spread by insects).  The virus can be transmitted to horses, 
other animals, and, in rare cases, people. 

Ways to help prevent EEE

If possible, stay inside between dusk and dark when mosquitoes are most active.
When outside between dusk and dark, wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts. 
Use an insect repellent with DEET according to the manufacturer's 
directions, put screens on windows, and eliminate standing water from 
your property.

For information about Eastern Equine Encephalitis, call the New 
Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Communicable 
Disease Control Section at 603-271-4496 or 800-852-3345 ext. 4496 or 
visit their website at www.dhhs.nh.gov or the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov.