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Fri Sep 23 15:38:08 EDT 2005

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.

Our Open House was a great success for many reasons. It was wonderful to get the
chance to meet and talk with parents.  During the last few weeks, I have become
more comfortable at Hopkinton Middle High School.  It has been a great
experience to work in a community that places such value on education.

It is amazing to see how busy Hopkinton Middle High School is.  Today, our
seventh grade class will be attending the Highland Games. The seventh grade
will also be attending Environmental Camp during the week of October 3rd, and
will be take the NECAP on 10/17, 10/18 & 10/19.  The eighth grade will take the
NECAP on 10/3, 10/4, 10/5, & 10/6.  Hopkinton Middle High School will be hosting
two college mini fairs on October 6th & 20th.

Homecoming will be September 30th and October 1st.  The parade will be on
Friday, September 30th @ 6:00 PM followed by a bonfire @ Georges Park.  On
Saturday, October 1st there are scheduled athletic events all day with the
Homecoming Dance scheduled for Saturday evening.  Please be aware of the
following change for the Homecoming Dance: the middle school students will have
their dance from 6:30 PM ? 8:30 PM and the high school students will have
their dance from 8:30 PM ? 11:00 PM.  Guest passes are needed for HMHS
students who would like to bring a guest to the dance who do not attend
Hopkinton Middle High School.  Guest passes are available in the main office.

As I come to a close I?ll leave you with this:

'As the world becomes more inter-connected organizations that will truly excel
in the future will be (those).... that discover how to tap people's commitment
and capacity to learn.' Peter Senge 'The Fifth Discipline'

As I have walked the halls this month I find this to be true of Hopkinton Middle
High School staff.
It is truly a special place.

Christopher Kelley
Assistant Principal

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Visit our website @ www.hopkintonschools.org

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER:  746-2502

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

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

Spirit Week

Monday, September 26: Day 1
Pajama day

MS Art Club, 3-4pm, rm. 410
MS Drama Club, audi, 3-5pm
Musical Cast Meeting, 3-3:40pm, auditorium
Open gym, 7-8:30pm

Tuesday, September 27: Day 2
Funny Hat/Hair Day

NHS Meeting, audi, 7-8am
Driver?s Ed., 3-5pm, rm. 203
Forensics/Debate Club, rm. 204, 7:30am

Wednesday, September 28: Day 1
Tie-Dye Day

Musical practice, audi, 3-5pm
HS Drama Club, audi, 3-5pm
PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) meeting, 5:00pm, administrative conference room
? old and new member are welcome!

Thursday, September 29: Day 2
Red Sox ? Yankees Day

Driver?s Ed., rm. 203, 3-5pm
Reach Meeting, administrative conference room, 7-9pm

Friday, September 30: Day 1
Green and White Day

Spirit Assembly, 1:30-2:45pm
Homecoming Parade 6pm (meet at 5:30pm at HMC, Maple St.)
Homecoming Bonfire, Georges Park, 7:30-9pm

FYI:  Some of the Homecoming activities will be in the evening, please direct
your youngsters to adhere to the following precautions:  when outside between
dusk and dark, wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts and use insect repellent
with DEET according to the manufacturer?s directions.

Saturday, October 1
Homecoming Activities ? Georges Park
Call the HHS Sports Information Line @ 746-NEWS, extension one for details!

MESSAGE FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE

SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS ? PSAT TEST, OCTOBER 12

SIGN UP NOW - COST IS $14.00 (CASH OR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO HOPKINTON HIGH
SCHOOL).

Middle School News!

OCTOBER 12 - 8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO THE PALACE THEATRE

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

HOPKINTON MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION

Hopkinton Middle High School has been officially notified by the U.S.  Secretary
of Education Margaret Spellings that we are the recipient of the No Child Left
Behind-Blue Ribbon School Award.

This award honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically
superior in their states or demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement. 
 Hopkinton Middle High School has been awarded this honor for consistent
academic excellence.

Mr. Chamberlin and Mr. Dusseault have been invited to an award?s ceremony on
November 10 in Washington DC, where they will proudly accept a plaque and the
Blue Ribbon banner.

FRENCH EXCHANGE MEETING:

Parent/guardian meeting ? Thursday, September 29, 7:00pm, room 207

Upcoming Events
September 30 - Homecoming Parade, 6pm
October 1 - Homecoming Games, Georges Park
October 1 - Homecoming Dance
October 10 - No school
October 11 - No school
October 12 - PSAT
October 15 - French Exchange students arrive
October 29 - French Exchange students depart
November 10 - Conference Day

COMMUNITY NEWS

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.

How can EEE be prevented?

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.

YOGA AND FITNESS CLASSES

Yoga and fitness classes at the Hopkinton Community Center and The First
Congregational Church of Hopkinton

Morning and evening classes are available.  Daycare is available during morning
classes.  Contact Cindy for more information at 746-4572 or
email cindyfit at tds.net

HYSA Basketball and Bitty Ball Sign Up Dates
Saturday. Sept. 24.MSS soccer field 9-11am
Monday, Sept. 26, MSS cafeteria 5-7pm

For further information call Brenda White @ 746-3531