[HMHS News] Hawk News week of October 17

[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.

Hopefully, you have been able to find some time to be outdoors with  
family or completing fall chores.  The warmer weather over the past  
week has been wonderful.  My own children love to rake leaves into a  
big pile, run down the hill, and then jump into them burying themselves.

How about the Boston Red Sox?  I will admit that I did not stay up to  
watch game five.  Who would of thought they would have made a comeback  
from seven runs down?  It goes to show anything can happen in sports.   
Even if you are not a Red Sox fan, you must admit it was impressive.

This week we started the NECAP (New England Common Assessment Program)  
testing in the middle school.  The middle school will complete testing  
on Tuesday, October 21st.  The eleventh grade finished the NECAP this  
past week.

November 4th is election day and there will be no school.

Parent conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 10th.  To  
schedule a middle school conference, please call Anne Whiting at  
746-2502.  To schedule high school conferences, call Jean Eaton at  
746-4167 ext. 222.



Tournament season is upon us.  For game schedules, call the HHS sport  
information line at 746-NEWS, extension one.

PSAT’s are scheduled for Saturday, October 18th.  Students are  
required to report to the high school and be seated by 7:45 AM (no  
later please).  Students are reminded to bring #2 pencils and a  
calculator.  No food or drink will be allowed into the testing room.

Notice to all seventh grade parents that VIP (Very Important Parents)  
meetings are being held on Friday mornings.  Please contact Jean Eaton  
if you would like to attend.  This is a perfect opportunity to meet  
with the school administration to discuss how transition to middle  
school has been going and to discuss other issues that may be on your  
mind.  Refreshments are served at these meetings.

The Guidance Department will host the third and final College Mini  
Fair on Thursday, October 23rd from 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM in the high  
school auditorium.  Please encourage your son or daughter to attend if  
they are a junior or a senior.

On Friday, October 24th, the Hopkinton High School Interact Club will  
be having a talent show to raise money for Hands to Honduras.  Every  
year, members of the Interact Club travel to Honduras to volunteer  
their time building and repairing schools, homes, and other  
buildings.  The members also bring with them medical supplies, school  
supplies, and clothing that is donated to people in the villages where  
they work.  Please plan to attend.

As I come to a close I will leave you with this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0fJKvdjQgs

Christopher Kelley
Assistant 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





Messages from the Principal…



*Cafeteria reminder…

For a smooth operation of food service purchases, the state requires  
all students with lunch cards present their card when served.  We  
appreciate your help and cooperation in this matter.





PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE DAY, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10

To schedule a middle school conference, please call Anne Whiting at  
746-2502.  To schedule high school conferences, call Jean Eaton at  
746-4167 ext. 222.





The Talon

The journalism class has begun positing their first stories of the  
school year… READ THE TALON at



http://hmhstalon.blogspot.com/



Messages from the Guidance Office



River Valley Community College

Juniors and seniors are invited to attend the 21st annual Discovery  
Day at New Hampshire Community Technical College in Claremont on  
Wednesday, October 22nd from 9:30am to noon.



Discovery Day provides students an opportunity to learn more about the  
Community College, programs and services, and the diversity of its  
offerings.  Students will have the opportunity to tour the new state  
of the art Puksta Library, sit in on live college courses, and meet  
students and faculty and administration.



Contact Mr. Fox to register.



The New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) is  
sponsoring a statewide college convention at Southern NH University on  
March 28, 2009. This event would be perfect timing for juniors.  
Consider putting it on your calendar.





PSAT – Test date Oct. 18th – students must be seated by 7:45am.





Hopkinton High School Guidance Department Presents:



COLLEGE MINI FAIR 2008!



Please encourage your youngster and consider attending yourself:


October 23rd

11:15 – 12:15 pm, in the high school auditorium

Bay Path College

Bay State College

Becker College
Castleton State College
Clarkson University
Chester College
Drew University
Elms College
Franklin Pierce University
Gordon College
Lakes Region Community College (formerly NHCTC-Laconia)
Maine Maritime Academy
Manchester Community College
Marietta College
Marymount Manhatten College
Mitchell College
Montana State University
Mount Ida College
Pace University
Saint Michael’s College
Simmons College
The College of Saint Rose
University of Maine - Orono
University of New Hampshire
Utica College



HMHS LUNCH MENU FOR THE WEEK



Monday:  Chicken and Gravy

Tuesday:  Hotdogs, Sloppy Joes/cheeseburger

Wednesday:  Pasta bar, Mac and Cheese, chicken/cheeseburger

Thursday:  Gilled cheese and tomato soup, chicken/cheeseburger

Friday: Pizza





Monday, October 20, Day 2

NECAP, 7th and 8th grade

HS Drama Rehearsal, audi, 6:30-9:30pm

MS Art Club, rm. 410, 3-4pm





Tuesday, October 21, Day 1

NECAP, 8th grade

Forensics Club, rm. 204, 7:30am-8am

Driver’s Ed, rm. 209, 3-5pm

HS Drama Rehearsal, audi, 6:30-9:30pm





Wednesday, October 22, Day 2

HS Drama, audi, 3-5:30pm

HS Drama rehearsal, audi, 6:30-9:30pm

Knitting Club, 3-4:15 pm Rm 403





Thursday, October 23, Day 1

Interact Club, audi, 7:15-7:45am

Driver’s Ed, rm. 209, 3-5pm

College Mini Fair, audi

MS Drama, audi, 3-4:30pm

HS Drama, audi, 3-4:30pm

HS Drama Rehearsal, audi, 6:30-9:30pm

Robotics Meeting, rm. 224, 6:30-8pm

Open Studio, 3-4pm for grades 9-12, art  room







Friday, October 24, Day 2

Talent Show, Hands for Honduras, audi, 7pm









Have a  wonderful weekend!





MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS!

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

http://www.hopkintonschools.org/middle





NECAP testing dates:  Oct. 20 and 21!



October 28 – Early release day, busses run at 12:15pm



October 31 – First quarter ends, report cards issued November 14





Upcoming Events

October 28 – Early release day, busses run at 12:15pm

October 27 – Picture retake day: grades 7-11

October 31 – Quarter one grades close

November 4 – No school

November 4 – Election Day, polls open 7:00am – 7:00pm

November 10 – Parent/Teacher Conference Day – no school

November 11 – No school: Veterans Day

November 14 – Report cards distributed

November 24 – NHS Induction Ceremony, 7:00pm

November 26-28 – No school: Thanksgiving

December 22-31 – No school: holiday recess



Community News



October 18 is Wood for Warmth Volunteer Day



Wood for Warmth is a simple community effort of neighbors helping  
neighbors to stay warm through the winter!  Here is how you can help!

     - Check out neighbors and friends to be sure they have enough  
heating supplies.

     - Encourage them to call Hopkinton Human Services to register for  
Federal Fuel Assistance if needed.

     - Donate burnable wood to the Sean Powers Wood Bank which is  
located at the Hopkinton Transfer Station.



October 18 is Wood for Warmth Volunteer Day.  On this day, wood  
donations may be left at your curbside to be picked up by volunteers.   
All donations must be hardwood in 16" lengths.  Please call Mary  
Congoran at 568-2783 or 529-2692 or email at woodforwarmth at hotmail.com  
by October 16th if you would like a pick up.



Volunteers are also needed to to move or load wood, truck wood, unload  
and stack wood.  For more questions, please call Mary at 568-2783 or  
email woodforwarmth at hotmail.com.





 From the Hopkinton PTA



*Every three years the PTA is required to submit their bylaws to the  
NH PTA.   Prior to the submission, the members of the Hopkinton PTA  
must vote to approve them.  The bylaws will be on the agenda for vote  
and copies will be provided before the start of our November 6, 2008  
meeting.  We encourage all members to attend.



*October is Parent Involvement in Education Month (Governor Lynch's  
October 08 proclamation).  For more information, I have the following  
link:



www.nhparentsmakethedifference.org.





HYSA BASKETBALL REGISTRATION



There will be a final basketball registration opportunity this  
Saturday, 10/18 @ the MSS soccer fields from 9:30-10:30am.

Online sign-up will be available until 10/20. Go to www.HYSA-NH.com to  
register.



The schedule is available at the following link:



http://mercator.hopkintonschools.org/hhs/principal/evalsched.pdf



Hopkinton Parks and Recreation



Slusser Senior Center Harvest Bazaar and Sale

  The seniors of Hopkinton/Contoocook are hosting an indoor yard sale  
and craft fair.  The sale will benefit the new Slusser Senior Center  
and provide the center with some new amenities.  The sale will be on  
Saturday October 18th, 8am – 2pm.  For information please call  
746-3800 and ask for Lillian.



Hopkinton’s 4th Annual Haunted House

Aliens have invaded Kimball Cabins and all are invited to witness the  
“Alien Invasion” on Sunday, October 26th.  The day will start off with  
kids' storytelling sessions every 20 minutes (2:30, 2:50, 3:10, 3:30)  
with tours of the cabins for the little ones.  The scary alien tours  
begin at 6:30pm and end at 9pm.  The Woman’s Club will be hosting the  
welcome station and have beverages and other treats.  The event is  
FREE, but donations are accepted.  Call 746-2915 if you have any  
questions.



Casino Trip

Hopkinton Recreation is teaming up with Bow Recreation to bring you a  
trip to Mohegan Sun Casino.  The trip will be on Sunday November 2nd.   
The package includes roundtrip transportation on a luxury coach, a  
lunch voucher for the buffet, and three $10 bet vouchers for specific  
table games.  All this for $38 per person.  There will be two pick-up  
locations, one at 7:30am at the Slusser Senior Center and one in Bow  
Community Building at 8am.  We will be at the casino around 10:45am  
and leave at 5pm.  Spots are limited, call 746-2915 to sign up by  
October 24th!