[HMHS News] Hawk News week of October 24

[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 has had a good week.  The weather seems to be cooling  
down just in time for the tournament season.  The cross-country Class  
M state meet and field hockey quarterfinal games are this weekend.   
The soccer teams begin their tournaments next week.  It is an exciting  
time for the athletic program.

Last week, the middle school boys cross-country team had an exiting  
weekend winning the middle school championship.  It was great to see  
the huge trophy around the school this week.

There are two anonymous tip lines that support student safety.  One is  
a regional tip line sponsored by the local crime line organization.   
If parents and guardians hear of a party or other dangerous activity  
for teens a call can be made to 226-3100, and the police will be  
dispatched to see if the parents and guardians are in town or know of  
the party.

The second is our school 746-2020 line.  Students and parents can call  
746-2020 to inform our guidance staff of concerns for students; all  
calls are confidential.  Please feel encouraged to use either phone  
number to help keep students safe.

In the past, there has been a middle school Gaming Club.  If any one  
is interested in running a middle school Gaming Club, please let me  
know.

Tuesday, October 28 (a day 2), will be an early release day.  The  
middle school will have periods 5-8 and the high school blocks three  
and four.  Tuesday will also mark the beginning of Teen Read Week as  
we Drop Everything and Read for a portion of the day.

Just a reminder, there are a few no school days coming up: November  
4th is Election Day, this day will be a professional development day  
for the faculty, November 10th is Parent Teacher Conference Day, and  
November 11th is Veterans Day.

The district is beginning the budget season.  Building budgets have  
been reviewed with the superintendent and business administrator.    
Everyone is aware of the challenging economic times and the impact on  
the school district budget.

Have a great weekend.

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





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



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.







HMHS LUNCH MENU FOR THE WEEK



Monday:  Chicken nuggets, chicken/hamburger

Tuesday:  Pizza, deli subs

Wednesday:  Pasta bar, Meat or Alfredo sauce

Thursday:  Steak-ums, cheese nachos, corn

Friday: Pizza





Monday, October 27, Day 1

Picture retakes

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

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





Tuesday, October 28, Day 2

Early release day, busses run at12:15pm

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

Driver’s Ed, rm. 209, 3-5pm

HS Drama rehearsal/audi, 3-9pm





Wednesday, October 29, Day 1

HS Drama, audi, 3-5:30pm

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





Thursday, October 30, Day 2

Driver’s Ed, rm. 209, 3-5pm

MS 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 31, Day 1

Have a  wonderful weekend!





MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS!

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

http://www.hopkintonschools.org/middle



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



Hopkinton’s 4th Annual Haunted House

This Sunday!!!!!

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.





 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.





Hopkinton Town Library



The Friends of the Hopkinton Town Library is sponsoring a town-wide  
essay contest as part of the month-long celebration of our library's  
tenth birthday.  Please note that there are entry categories and  
prizes for children AND ADULTS.  We sincerely invite all town  
residents to participate.  Whether your interest is to win one of the  
prizes, or to have your entry included in the collection which will be  
published at the completion of the contest, please come in to the  
library now to register and take part.  Flyers are being sent home  
this week with students district-wide.  For more information, please  
email friends at hopkintontownlibrary.org or stop in to ask at the  
library.  The deadline for entries is 23 November 2008.  Don't be left  
out of this future historic document!



Hopkinton Parks and Recreation



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!