[HMHS News] Hawk News week of February 10

[Steven Chamberlin]

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.

Winter is back and with it comes snow.  On Saturday, February 11, the 
“Winter Ball” will be held at Harold Martin School.  The dance starts 
at 7:30 PM and will conclude at 11:00 PM.  Because of the location of 
the dance, I would like to encourage our students to carpool, as 
parking at Harold Martin School is limited.  We have not had a dance 
recently.  We would like to remind students of our expectations for 
student dress and behavior.  In accordance with school policy and to 
ensure student safety, a police officer and a breathalyzer will be at 
the dance.  We would appreciate your help in reinforcing our school 
policies and concerns for safety by having a discussion with your 
youngsters prior to the dance.  Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, and 
special night for all.  Weather reports indicate that a possible 
significant snowstorm may move into the area on Saturday night.  In the 
event that the dance needs to be postponed, parents and students can 
call 746-NEWS (6397) to get information.  Mr. Chamberlin will also send 
an email regarding whether or not the dance has been postponed.

On Friday, February 10, Mr. Chamberlin and I hosted our second “Pizza 
With The Principals.”  It is always interesting to get the perspective 
of our new students and see Hopkinton Middle High School through their 
eyes.

The eighth grade class traveled to Central High School in Manchester on 
Thursday to see the play “Anne Frank,” which was enjoyable for 
everyone.  Our eighth graders just finished reading “The Diary of Anne 
Frank.”

Both the girls and boys basketball teams have had a successful season.  
The playoffs are around the corner and I’m looking forward to seeing 
our teams make it to the next level of competition.  The girl’s playoff 
schedule is 2/23, 2/26, 2/28, 3/4.  The boy’s playoff schedule is 3/2, 
3/5, 3/8, 3/11.

Skiing championships scheduled for the week of the 13th are as follows: 
  HS Nordic 2/13; HS girls alpine 2/14; MS alpine 2/15; HS boys alpine 
2/16; ski jumping 2/17; and MS Nordic 2/20.

Preparations for the fifth annual Celebration of the Arts has begun.  
We’re calling all student musicians, artists, performers, singers, 
dancers, poets and writers!  You're invited to participate in this 
wonderful event on Thursday, March 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the 
middle/high school.  Artists of all kinds are welcome, whether you 
perform alone or with others (trio, duet, band, theater group, chorus, 
jazz ensemble, etc.).  We need your help and interest to make the 
evening sparkle, so please come forward.  If you would like to perform 
or showcase your artistic talent, please give me a call  @ 746-4167, 
ext. 223.

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

'We are born trying to gain power over our environment.  We live and 
die trying to figure out who we are; what life means; how to understand 
joy, pain, victory, and death; how we relate to each other; and why we 
are here. The disciplines we study- art music, literature, mathematics, 
science or philosophy- give us lenses... the skills... the power to use 
the understandings in meaningful ways.' Phenix 1986

Christopher Kelley
Assistant Principal
   HAWK NEWS
"A weekly note"

Hopkinton High School and Hopkinton Middle School


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


MESSAGES FROM THE PRINCIPAL!


Planning Ahead for Summer…

All High School Fall Sports begin on August 14, 2006
All Middle School Fall Sports begin on August 21, 2006


CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
Preparations for the fifth annual Celebration of the Arts have begun.  
We are calling all student musicians, artists, performers, singers, 
dancers, poets and writers!   You are invited to participate in this 
wonderful event on Thursday, March 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the 
Middle/High School.  Artists of all kinds are welcome, whether you 
perform alone or with others (trio, duet, band, theater group, chorus, 
jazz ensemble, etc.).  We need your help and interest to make the 
evening sparkle, so please come forward.  If you would like to perform 
or showcase your artistic talent, please contact Chris Kelley at 
764-4167 extension 223.


PAC
On Tuesday, February 14, the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) will meet. 
  During this month’s meeting, we will discuss the latest research on 
school reform, the NH State School Approval Standards, Breaking Ranks 
II, our own thoughts in Hopkinton, the NCLB Act, and the NEASC 
accreditation process.  All will impact the future of Hopkinton Middle 
High School.  Please join us for a look into the future!  The meeting, 
as always, is open to anyone interested.  If you have questions or 
thoughts on any subject you can share them with the following PAC 
members:

Michelle Benson eightbensons at comcast.net
Sara Head sara.head at comcast.net
Joanie McIntire joaniepmc at comcast.net
Katie Merrow kmerrow at nhpolicy.org
Katherine Mitchell kmitch at csd.k12.nh.us
Mike Skibbie mikes at drcnh.org


Saturday, February 11
High School “Winter Ball” 7:30-11:00pm in the Harold Martin School gym.
Please carpool if at all possible, parking is limited.

Weather reports indicate that a possible significant snowstorm may move 
into the area on Saturday night.  In the event that the dance needs to 
be postponed, parents and students can call 746-NEWS (6397) to get 
information.  We will also send an email regarding whether or not the 
dance has been postponed.


Monday, February 13, Day 1
Cheering, audi, 6-8pm
Middle School Art Club, rm. 410, 3-4pm
Middle School Drama, Audi, 3-5pm
MS Homework Club, rm. 403, 3-4pm
Drivers Ed. rm. 203, 6-8pm
First Robotics, rm. 223/224, 4-6pm


Tuesday, February 14, Day 2
NHS, rm. 205, 7-8am
Drivers Ed, rm. 203, 3-5pm
Student Group, 7:20-7:45am
Forensics/Debate Club, rm. 204, 7:30am.
First Robotics, rm. 223/224, 4-6pm
Men’s basketball, gym. 9:30pm
PAC Meeting, 5:00pm, administrative conference rm.


Wednesday, February 15, Day 1
Sewing Club, rm. 104, 3-4:45pm
HS Drama Club, audi, 3-5:30pm
MS Homework Club, rm. 403, 3-4pm
Extended Library hours – every Wednesday from 3:30-5pm
First Robotics, rm.  223/224, 4-6pm
Cheering, audi, 6-8pm


Thursday, February 16, Day 2
Art, Open Studio, grades 9-12, 3-4pm
Cheering, gym, 6-8pm
Drivers Ed., rm. 203, 3-5pm
First Robotics, rm. 223-224, 4-6pm
Peer Outreach MS and HS Dinner, 4:30-6:30pm
Men’s basketball, gym, 9:30pm

Friday, February 17, Day 1
First Robotics, rm. 223/224, 4-6pm


MESSAGE FROM THE CLASS OF 2009

We need your help…

The freshmen class is looking for parents to help with refreshments for 
the remainder of the basketball season including the first round of 
playoffs.  The following dates need coverage:  Feb. 14, 17, 21, 23, and 
March 2.  An adult needs to be present in order to have students sell 
refreshments.  Mr. Renauld’s commitment to the US First Robotic 
Competition will limit the amount of time he will be available.  The 
last games of the season and tournament games can be very successful 
fundraisers.  If we do not have parental coverage the class will lose 
out on this fund raising opportunity.   Please contact Mr. Renauld, 
Class Advisor, at 746-4167, ext. 268 if you can help with coverage.

Thank you!



Middle School News!
February 16 - Middle School Math Meet in Bow @3:30pm
February 17 - Winter Carnival Day at Gunstock Ski Area
March 6 – Middle Sports Awards Night
March 23 – Middle School Home Math Meet @3:30pm
May 5 – Eighth grade to Concord City Auditorium, Romeo and Juliet
May 11 – Middle School Spring Concert
May 18 – Middle School to the Fisher Cats

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


Upcoming Events
February 15 – High School Math Meet, Merrimack High School
February 16 - Middle School Math Meet in Bow, 3:30pm
February 16 – Steel Pan Band, Pleasant View
February 17 – Middle School Winter Carnival Day at Gunstock Ski Area
February 22 – Program of Studies Information Night
February 23 & 24 – High School Winter Carnival
February 27 to March 3  - Winter Break
February 28 to March 17 – French Exchange
March 6 – Middle School Sports Awards Night
March 7 – NHS Blood Drive
March 12 to 14 - Carter Notch
March 14 – High School Sports Awards Night
March 16 – Celebration of the Arts Night
March 18 – School District Meeting
March 19 to 21 – Zeeland Falls
March 21 – High School Math Team to Plymouth State College
March 23 – Middle School Home Math Meet @ 3:30pm
April 6, 7, 8 – Allstate Festival/Concord
April 24 to 28 – Spring Break
May 5 – Eight grade to Concord City Auditorium, Romeo and Juliet
May 11 – Middle School Spring Concert
May 13 – Prom
May 18 – Middle School to the Fisher Cats
May 18 – High School Spring Concert
May 20 – 7th Annual Fine Arts Forensics Tournament
May 23 – Academic Awards Night
May 29 – Memorial Day/No School
June 9 – Graduation




GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT CALENDAR

Throughout the month of March – Guidance visiting classes in grades 8 - 
11 for scheduling and future planning

February 22 – Program of Studies 2006-2007, Information Night, 6:30pm, 
auditorium

March 9 from 6:30–8pm, auditorium, NHHEAF Program: It’s Never Too 
Early…College Prep. for Juniors

March 21 from 9:30–1:25pm in 8th gr. Classrooms, NHHEAF Program:  Who 
Wants to be a College Graduate?

March 22 from 9:45–11:15am, auditorium, NHHEAF Program: Get Centered – 
10th Grade Presentation

April 6 from 6:30–8 pm, auditorium, NHHEAF Program: Tuition Impossible: 
Financial Aid Award Seminar

April 18 from 6:30–8pm, auditorium, NHHEAF Program: Early College 
Planning for Parents Grades (K-8)

For additional information, please call Anne Whiting in the guidance 
office @ 746-2502.



COMMUNITY NEWS

MARK YOU CALENDARS!
SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING – MARCH 18, 2006 AT 9:00AM IN THE HIGH SCHOOL 
GYM