[HMHS News] Hawknews: week of June 13

[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:

The 104th Hopkinton High School graduation:  a very special time.  It  
is incredible that over a century of students have received Hopkinton  
High School diplomas.  I appreciate this community’s commitment to  
their high school and its students -- thank you.

It is an exciting time around the school.  It seems as though the  
middle schoolers’ energy is increasing at the same rate as the high  
schoolers’ energy is decreasing.  I am sure the high schoolers will  
fire up for the last week of school.

The last week will contain fieldtrips and award ceremonies for the  
middle school and exams and review time for the high school.

This time of year the topic of year round school, summer programs,  
and how to use the summer is a topic of conversation.  We all support  
a break for students, but hope that reading and writing is a part of  
their regular activity. This time of year I question how year round  
school impacts learning.

This summer, I will be attending graduate school at UNH to learn how  
to continue our school’s improvement. Each summer, Mr. Kelley and I  
review school hand books and procedures in an effort to make the  
school the best it can be. If you have any areas that you think we  
should look at please feel encouraged to email me.

Happy Father’s Day to all – have a great weekend.

Thank you for your continued support.

Steve Chamberlin
Principal





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





HIGHLIGHTS:







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





HMHS LUNCH MENU FOR THE WEEK



Monday:  Pizza, chicken/Burgers

Tuesday: Chef’s Choice

Wednesday:  Chef’s Choice

Thursday:  Chef’s Choice

Friday:  Chef’s Choice





Monday, June 16, Day 2

Soccer Club Regis/Café 5-7 pm

HS Exam D2B2, D2B1



Tuesday, June 17, Day 1

Driver’s Ed, rm. 209, 3:15-5pm

HS Sports Awards 6-8:30 pm

Review for Day 1 Exams



Wednesday, June 18, Day 2

Coffee House/Audi 6 pm

HS Exams D1B4, D1B3



Thursday, June 19, Day 1

Driver’s Ed., rm. 209, 3:15-5:15pm/Last day

Odiorne Pt FT (7th grade) 7:45 am-3:05 pm

Canobie lake FT (8th grade) 8-3 pm

HS Exams D1B2, D1B1



Friday, June 20, Day 2

MS Awards/Audi 10:20-11:45 pm

HS Make-up Exams

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

½ DAY





Have a wonderful Summer!







MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS!



Thursday, June 19, - 7th grade to Odiorne Point and 8th grade to

Canobie Lake







*Click here for direct access to the middle school homework pages!

http://www.hopkintonschools.org/middle







Upcoming Events

June 19 – 7th grade to Odiorne Point

June 19 – 8th grade to Canobie Lake

June 20 – Middle school awards

June 20 – Last day of school




Community News





Movie in the Park
Mark your calendars because on Saturday June 21st Hopkinton  
Recreation will host a wonderful community event.  At Houston Fields  
we will show the motion picture classic E.T.  So bring your blankets,  
lawn chairs and gatherer your friends and family.  The River Band  
will start off the night with some music.  The movie begins at  
sundown, around 8:30pm.  The movie is free to all residents!   
Concessions will be available.

Outdoor Gear Swap and Sale
On Saturday June 28th the Recreation Department will host a gear swap  
and sale. So clean out your garage and come on down and sell your  
camping gear, sports equipment, fishing gear or anything that has to  
do with sports and outdoor gear.   Call 746-2915 to
reserve your spot.  Cost is $10 per spot.  The event will be held in  
the Slusser Senior Center Parking lot from 9am – 12noon, in  
coordination with the Library Book Sale.
If you don’t want to sell, then come by and shop for the bargains!

July 4th Planning Session
Would you or your group like to help the Hopkinton Recreation  
Department put on the second annual July 4th Celebration.  Volunteers  
are needed for every aspect and any help will make this event even  
better than last year.  Please come to the Slusser Senior Center on  
June 4th at 6:30pm.  All are welcome!  Call 746-2915 for more  
information.

American Red Cross Swim Lessons
The Recreation Department will once again hold be offering Swim  
Lessons at Kimball Pond.  Last year’s lessons were a complete success  
with most sessions filling up.  The classes will be for children ages  
4 years or older and will include four levels taught at various  
times.  Cost is $35 per two-week session and sessions run from Monday  
through Thursday with Friday as a make-up day if a class is  
cancelled.  Session I: 7/7 – 7/18, Session II: 7/21 – 8/1, Session  
III: 8/4 – 8/15. To obtain a registration form go to www.hopkinton- 
nh.gov, click on recreation.  If you any questions, please call  
746-2915.

Hopkinton Summer Day Camp
This years camp is filling up so get your registrations in!  We are  
excited to offer an even better camp with more counselors at an  
affordable cost.  The camp is for youth ages 6 through 12 years and  
will include seven one-week sessions beginning June 30th and ending  
August 15th (no camp on Friday, July 4th).  Activities will include  
arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, swimming, weekly field  
trips, special events and safe fun for everyone.  To obtain a  
registration form go to www.hopkinton-nh.gov, click on recreation.   
If you any questions, please call 746-2915.

British Soccer Camp
  Back by popular demand!  Last year's camp attracted more than 80  
youngsters as the coaches from England helped every participant fine  
tune their soccer skills, while keeping all entertained.  This year’s  
camp will be even better!  Camp will be held July 28 through August 1  
and will include full- and half-day sessions with a mini-session for  
the young ones.  The camp is for ages 4-14 years and you can register  
online atwww.challengersports.com.  Call Hopkinton Recreation  
Department at 746-2915 with any questions.


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                 The 6th Annual

    Contoocook Carry
Sponsored by the Town of Hopkinton



Triathlon– Individual & Team
Athletes, Families, Teens, Kids and

Differently Abled. Any Age or Walk of Life.

Sunday afternoon September 21, 2008
Contoocook, New Hampshire


      The Contoocook Carry Triathlon was first held in 2002 to help  
build the town’s Spirit Skateboard Park.  This year, our mission is  
to give 75% of all proceeds directly to Fuel Assistance (through  
Human Services) for those who might need a little help this winter.  
The remaining proceeds will go to Hopkinton High’s Interact (service)  
Club to aid in their good works.



      Our spirit has always come from outstanding athletes, families,  
teens trying to outdo their parents or each other, and other  
adventurous people, just testing their mettle.  This event happens  
each year only because of the amazing volunteers from our town: The  
Rotary Club, our Policemen, our Volunteer Rescue Team, the Interact  
Club, the Girl Scouts, The Lions Club, our churches, and many  
individual volunteers. For info: www.nhtodo.com/reprint/ccarry.pdf.



Help Carry the Load and Warm Some Hearts!

Non-participants:  Donations to the Fuel Assistance Program are  
welcome. Checks should be made out to the Town of Hopkinton (Human  
Services) and sent to Mary Congoran, 362 Old Holmes Road, Hopkinton,  
NH 03229.



Race Time & Place:  1:30 pm – Rain or Shine at Hopkinton High School  
(Only river conditions can  
cause                                                 cancellation.)  
Such notice will be posted on www.hopkinton-nh.gov by 10 am race day.



Pre-registration:      See pictures and download a registration form  
at: www.hopkinton-nh.gov under Visitor Information. Send Checks (made  
payable to the Town of Hopkinton) and application form to be received  
by September 17th to: Mary Congoran, 362 Old Holmes Road, Hopkinton,  
NH 03229.



Registration:    Race Day Registration 12 noon – 1:15 at Hopkinton  
High School
                         Place your boat and bike between noon and  
1:15 pm after registration.





Triathlon:   2 Mile Run, 5 Mile Paddle (with short portage–help will  
be available) &
14 Mile Bike (see map).



  Awards:    Prizes will be thoughtfully provided by our young people  
– lawn-mowers, baby                  sitters, chefs, car washers, and  
by craftspeople of the area.



Amenities:  The Girl Scouts will provide Gatorade & water at  
refreshment tables along the route.  Bikers must provide their own  
water bottles.  There will be a raffle and post-race refreshments.


PLEASE BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM FOR THE FOOD PANTRY

Entry Fees:       Registration  
Fees                                                Pre-register by
                                                                         
                             September 17th
Adults:                 $25 per person/$75 Max per Team
14-18 Years:         $15 per person/$60 Max per  
Team                       get two free
11-13 Years          $10 per person/$40 Max per  
Team                       raffle tickets
Differently Abled: $10 per person/$40 Max per Team
9 & Under:           Free


Additional Donations:  Matching funds from employers, sponsor gifts and
     pledges gratefully accepted.







TEAMS OF ANY SIZE ARE WELCOME

There can be any number of runners, even runners from the animal  
kingdom as long as they are registered as part of your team.  Any  
safe boat/kayak with approved life jacket can be used.  All bikers  
must wear helmets and parents can ride next to their youngster riding  
a bike.  Every team needs a name.  (Examples of past names include  
Stanley Steamers, Two Buttheads and Brenda, The Old Guys, Two Polish  
Girls, Rock Chics and Men-in-Tights.  Costumes are appreciated but  
optional.



There will be a variety of team categories, including individual,  
family teams, youth teams, father & son/daughter, mother & son/ 
daughter, old guy teams, etc.  You come up with a creative category  
and we will post it as long as you call in advance.



¯ New this Year:  The Neighborhood Challenge… Compose a team  
representing your “neighborhood” (no ringers).  Winners will own the  
“Contoocook Carry Champions” sign for 1 year.  For info, write  
Colleen Symonds at foursymonds at tds.net or Betsey Rhynhart at  
rhynhartfamily at hotmail.com.



Timers are hand picked to give you results pretty darn close to your  
actual time.


Rules:
1.   Every participant must sign a waiver and those under 18 must  
provide a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

2.   Paddlers and bikers must wear safety vests and helmets  
respectively.

3.   Teams may have any number of runners or paddlers, but one boat  
and one bike (unless accompanying a child, or extra equipment needed  
for team theme).

4.   The riverfront properties at the beginning and the end of the  
river portion of the event are privately owned.  Their owners have  
graciously consented to allow access to them for this event only.   
Boats & bikes cannot be placed before noon on race day.  These  
riverfront properties are closed to the public at all other times.

5.   There will be a separate category for racing tandem bikes.





Contact:   For questions or boat connections, call Mary at  
603-529-2692 or email tcongoran at hotmail.com or go online to  
www.hopkinton-nh.gov.  Look under Visitor Information.