[HMHS News] A tardy Hawk News Week of Feb 20

[Steven Chamberlin]

Thoughts from along the adventure:

Please accept my apologies for the Hawk News being sent out late, but 
when Mother Nature came through our area on Friday we lost power.

I appreciate everyone's patience as we continue to work on the Internet 
available grades.  Mr. Bickford is working, with the hosting site, to 
have the mid-year exam grades and honor roll status on the web.

This Wednesday night we are hosting our annual Curriculum Night.  
Curriculum Night is a chance for our staff members to describe our 
academic program and answer questions.  A flyer announcing the evening 
and the availability of the Program of Studies will arrive at your 
homes very soon.  The 2006-2007 Program of Studies is available on the 
web at www.hopkintonschools.org/ps.pdf.  We will also have copies of 
the Program of Studies available at Curriculum Night.

This truly has to be one of the most successful winter athletics 
seasons ever.  The boys and girls Nordic teams have won their state 
championships, and the alpine and jumping teams are also very 
successful.  This week, the girls basketball team will host their first 
tournament game, and next week the boys basketball team tournament 
games begin.

I hope you had an opportunity to support the Drama Club's one-act-plays 
this weekend.  The show was great; what is better than seeing young 
people perform and having incredible desserts.

Our school is finishing its self-study and preparing for a visiting 
team from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.  The 
team of 15 educators will be visiting our school from April 2 - April 
5.  We will be formally asking for volunteers to be interviewed by the 
visiting team in the next few weeks.

As part of our civic expectations for our school's mission, Sandy 
Babson, from the town clerk’s office, will be in our school this 
Tuesday and Wednesday to offer a convenient way for 18 year olds to 
register to vote.  Please discuss with your youngsters the importance 
of participating in our democratic process.  Having all our eligible 
students register to vote would be a great accomplishment.

Recently, I made a presentation to the school board about current 
influences on high school reform.  The new NH state school approval 
standards, Breaking Ranks II, our school and community, the New England 
Association of Schools and Colleges, and the No Child Left Behind Act 
will all have an impact on the future of Hopkinton Middle High School.  
In March, we will be forming a committee of teachers, students, and 
community members to look at the research and make a proposal to the 
school board on how Hopkinton High School should continue to meet the 
needs of the 21st century learner.  If you are interested in joining 
the committee please email me at schamberlin at Hopkintonschools.org.

When we return from vacation it will be March, and before you know it, 
we will be in the high school gym for the annual Hopkinton School 
District meeting.  I hope you mark March 18 on your calendar, as it is 
a very important day.

Thank you for your support.


Steve Chamberlin
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.



Monday, February 20, Day 2
National Honor Society Week
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 21, Day 1
Drivers Ed, rm. 203, 3-5pm
Forensics/Debate Club, rm. 204, 7:30am.
First Robotics, rm. 223/224, 4-6pm


Wednesday, February 22, Day 2
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
CURRICULUM NIGHT, audi, 6:30pm


Thursday, February 23, Day 1
HS Winter Carnival 1:30pm
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


Friday, February 24, Day 2
Winter Carnival 8-3pm
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. 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!
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 22 – Curriculum Night
February 23 & 24 – High School Winter Carnival
February 27 to March 3  - Winter Break
February 28 to March 17 – French Exchange
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


VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO COVER 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE:

Call today at 225-7376 for program and application information.  
Training is free of charge.  Inquiry deadline is March 24, 2006