[HMHS News] Hawk News week of Jan 5

[Steven Chamberlin]

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 vacation.  It does seem strange with no 
snow and the unbelievably warm weather.

I would like to thank everyone who came out to support the Clash of the 
Titans II fundraising event for the New Hampshire Special Olympics, 
which was held on the Friday before winter break.  The event raised 
over $1500 with a special $500 donation from the Police Officers 
Association of Hopkinton.

One of the most enjoyable events of the year took place today: our 
annual Back to Hopkinton.  Fourteen members of the Class of 2006 spoke 
to juniors and seniors about life after Hopkinton.  The students 
listened intently to the words of wisdom given by our most recent 
alumni.  It is always nice to see the recent graduates.

It amazes me how early we start planning for next year.  The Program of 
Studies is being reviewed and changes are being made.  Scholarship time 
is also upon us.  Parents and guardians of seniors, please remind your 
youngsters to check out local and regional scholarship opportunities.  
The guidance office has a listing of available local, national, state, 
college-related, and major-related scholarships, as well as a file 
cabinet containing criteria and applications.

Yesterday, Mr. Alberici led a group of Hopkinton High School trumpet 
players in performing at the inauguration of Governor John H. Lynch.  
The students truly appreciated the honor and enjoyed the once in a 
lifetime opportunity.

Next week, we will begin taking advantage of the warm weather for our 
middle school students.  To increase middle school students' physical 
activity in the winter months, a section of the driveway in front of 
the school will be coned off during lunch.  Students will have the 
opportunity to play catch, foursquare, and other games.

Please check out Hopkinton High School's online newspaper, the Talon, 
now in blog format.  The Talon is located at 
http://hhstalon.blogspot.com/.  There are some wonderful articles 
posted.

The next time you are in the middle and high school’s parking lot, look 
up at the light poles.  Over winter break, Mr. Schaefer installed our 
new street banners, which are a gift from the Class of 2006.



On Tuesday, January 9, the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) will meet in 
the high school conference room at 5:00pm. This week’s agenda will 
include meeting our newest teachers.  The meeting, as always, is open 
to anyone interested.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Steven 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

*If you get the chance, tune into WKXL, 1450am, on your radio tomorrow, 
January 6, at 12:30pm.  You will be listening to two Hopkinton High 
School seniors competing with two seniors from Merrimack Valley High 
School in the Tournament of Learning.


High School Mid Term/Final Exam Dates

Thursday, January 18
Friday, January 19
Monday, January 22
Tuesday, January 23

*Junior Class Fundraiser

The Junior Class at Hopkinton High School would like to make your 
holiday clean up easier.  They are willing to either come pick up your 
Christmas tree, or if you prefer to drop off your tree, you may do so 
by bringing your tree behind Hopkinton High School in the dirt parking 
lot on January 6 & 7 from 8–4 PM.  The cost to drop off your tree or to 
have it picked up is only $5.00.

After all the trees have been collected, the Junior Class will dispose 
of them in an environmentally friendly manner by sending them through a 
wood chipper.  The Junior Class will then donate the chips to the Town 
of Hopkinton.

Please contact the Junior Class advisors, Patty Connolly or Dave Chase, 
to arrange your pick up @ pconnolly at hopkintonschools.org or 
dchase at hopkintonschools.org.

*READ THE TALON at http://hhstalon.blogspot.com

It’s your student’s newspaper!

*LIBRARY NEWS!

The library is open daily until 3:30pm and has extended its hours on 
Wednesdays
until 5:30pm.


Monday, January 8, Day 2
Cheerleading, audi, 6-8pm
MS Drama, audi, 3-4:30pm
MS Art Club, rm. 410, 3-4pm
Drivers Ed, rm. 203, 5pm


Tuesday, January 9, Day 1
Forensics Club, rm. 204, 7:30am
Drivers Education, rm. 203, 3-5pm
Cheerleading, 6-8:30pm
PAC Meeting, 5:00pm, administrative conference room


Wednesday, January 10, Day 2
HS Drama, audi, 3-5pm
Cheerleading, audi, 6-8pm


Thursday, January 11, Day 1
Drivers Ed., rm. 203, 3-5pm
Environmental Club, rm. 208, 5:15-6pm



Friday, January 12, Day 0
No school, professional day


Saturday, January 13
High School Musical, performances at 2:00pm and 7:30pm


Have a great weekend!



Middle School News!

January 19 – Winter Carnival Day at Gunstock

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


Upcoming Events
January 9 – School Board meeting
January 12 – No School, professional day
January 13 - High School Musical, 2pm and 7:30pm
January 15 – No school
January 19 – Middle School Winter Carnival Day at Gunstock
January 22 - Project Graduation Meeting, 6:30pm, rm. 203
February 2 – Report cards distributed
February 6 – School Board meeting
February 14 – High school math meet @ Central
February 15 – Middle school math meet, Henniker
February 19 – Curriculum Night
February 23 – Winter Carnival Day
February 26 – March 2, Winter break


COMMUNITY NEWS

HONDURAS DONATIONS

This year there are two groups of students from Hopkinton High School 
that are traveling to Honduras to help build classrooms, paint, rebuild 
and teach. Students are bringing down suitcases of donations.  Please 
help the people and villages of Honduras by donating from the list 
below.  Please bring donations to the high school. Thank you

Please note:  Cold and cough medicine, vitamins, Tylenol, and Advil 
must be hand carried to the office by parents and guardians.  Students 
may not transport these items to school.

Kids cold and cough medicine (See important message above)
Kids vitamins, Tylenol and Advil (See important message above)
Band Aids
Clothing: Small sizes
Socks (ages 5-12)
Notebooks (no wire binders)
Lined paper
Crayons/colored pencils
Pencils and sharpeners
Markers
Glue
Chalk
Hand Soaps (ex. small bottles from hotels)
Kid sized back packs
Small dolls, toys and games. (ex. barbies, small cars, jewelry)

Monetary donations are appreciated, please make checks payable to 
Hopkinton High School, memo: Honduras Donation.

Thanks again!






H.Y.S.A.
Baseball and Softball Registration

$35 - T-ball & Coach Pitch (Grades K-2)
				     $45 - 9 yrs. – 15 yrs (Grades 3 & up) *
						
Jan 6th (Saturday) 	 8 - 9:30 am - @ HHS during Bitty Ball

Jan 8th (Monday)	5:30 to 7:00 pm - @ Maple Street School

Jan 10th(Wednesday)	5:30 to 7:00 pm - @ Maple Street School

Jan 13th (Saturday) 	 8 - 9:30 am - @ HHS during Bitty Ball

* Boys Babe Ruth requires the purchase of uniform in addition to the 
above registration fee (if applicable, players may use their uniform 
from prior years). An additional $30 is payable at registration and 
players are also responsible to purchase baseball pants.

HYSA relies on parent volunteers to provide quality programs for the 
youth of our town. Please come prepared to volunteer as a coach, 
assistant, concession helper or team parent.  For more information, 
contact Darren Winslow @ 746-2814 or via email at winslow at conknet.com. 
Additional information regarding specific program levels is also 
available at our website….
www.hysa-nh.com

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HOPKINTON BOOSTER CLUB

The Hopkinton Booster Club now carries youth sizes in Hawk sweatshirts 
and long sleeve T-shirts. You may also purchase items at home 
basketball games or by contacting Joanne or Maggie at Maple Street 
School or call 746-4195.

Items available are, sweatshirts, long sleeve T-shirts, blankets, 
sandals, tote bags, flannel pants, key chains, car decals, umbrellas, 
tattoos, and stuffed Hawks.