[HMHS News] Hawk News week of January 9

[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.  I enjoyed the time with my  
family very much.  The District Calendar Committee is looking at the  
2009-2010 calendar.  Please feel encouraged to share any thoughts  
about the calendar, I would be happy to forward the comments to the  
Calendar Committee.

Today, the junior and senior classes participated in the traditional  
“Back to Hopkinton” event.  Fifteen members of the Class of 2008  
shared their experiences with the future graduates.  It was wonderful  
to see the recent graduates around the building.

In case you missed the email from the superintendent, the Tuesday,  
January 27 early release day has been moved to Wednesday, January 28.   
We are going to try to accommodate the ski program (more information  
will be forthcoming).  High school mid-term exams will take place on  
January 22, January 23, January 26, and January 27.  A link to the  
schedule will be provided in next week’s Hawk News.

The middle and high school students will be watching the Presidential  
Inauguration on January 20; an opportunity that will be a part of our  
practice every four years.

Please do your best to remember the traffic pattern at the end of the  
day.  Parent/guardian pick up takes place at the teachers’ entrance  
with an exit on Kearsarge Ave.  The snow bank impact on visibility  
makes this procedure important.  Thank you for your understanding.

Increasing the opportunity for teachers to collaborate has been one of  
the goals this year. In lieu of faculty meetings, teachers have been  
meeting in small groups to explore teaching strategies and  
technology.  Teachers have also met to analyze student performance.   
The change has been well received by the staff.

In order to support student learning, we have provided after school  
support for both middle school and high school students.  PLEASE  
ENCOURAGE YOUR YOUNGSTERS TO UTILIZE THIS RESOURCE.  For high school  
students the library is open for academic support Monday, Wednesday,  
and Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm and Tuesday from 3:00-4:30pm.  For  
middle school students, room 402 is open for academic support Monday  
– Thursday from 3:00–4:00pm.

Happy New Year!

Steve Chamberlin
Principal


Visit our website @ www.hopkintonschools.org





HHS Sports Information/Schedule Line

Call 746-NEWS, extension one


HHS Online calendar

http://www.hopkintonschools.org/calendars





Messages from the Principal…



Hopkinton Middle High School PAC Meeting

The Parent Advisory Committee meeting is on Tuesday, January 13, at  
5:00pm in the high school administrative conference room.  On the  
agenda are discussions about our school’s social mission, the 09/10  
calendar, and budget.  Please feel encouraged to contact the following  
members with concerns or ideas for agenda items:

Michelle Bohlman  dmcmcr at comcast.net
Diane Olympio  jolimpio at comcast.net
Jodie Russell lbrussell123 at juno.com
Joyce Kilens  joycekilens at hotmail.com




CHANGE IN EARLY RELEASE DAY

The early release day is being changed from Tuesday, January 27 to  
Wednesday, January 28.  Tuesday, January 27 will be a full day of  
school.




Read the Talon – A news magazine produced by the HHS journalism class.



A new issue was posted today - Jan. 9th



http://hmhstalon.blogspot.com/





Messages from the Guidance Office



You can call the guidance office directly at: 746-2502



High school mid-term exam dates:  January 22, 23, 26, 27





HMHS LUNCH MENU FOR THE WEEK



Monday:  Chicken Parmesan, Chicken/Cheeseburger,

                    Minestrone Soup

Tuesday:  Meatball Sub, Chicken/Cheeseburger, Beef Stew

Wednesday:  Pasta Bar, Meat, Red and Alfredo sauce,

           Chicken/Cheeseburger, Chicken Soup

Thursday:  Chicken or Beef Burrito, Chicken/Cheeseburger, Soup

Friday: Pizza, Chicken/Cheeseburger, Clam Chowder





Monday, January 12, Day 2

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

Driver’s Ed, rm. 209, 5-7pm

MS after school academic support, rm. 402, 3-4pm

HS supervised study program, library, 3-4pm





Tuesday, January 13, Day 1

Forensics Club, rm. 204, 7:30-7:45am

Driver’s Ed, rm. 209, 3-5pm

MS after school academic support, rm. 402, 3-4pm

HS supervised study program, library, 3-4:30pm





Wednesday, January 14, Day 2

HS Drama, audi, 3-5:30pm

MS after school academic support, rm. 402, 3-4pm

HS supervised study program, library, 3-4pm

Knitting Club, Rm.  403, 3-4:15pm





Thursday, January 15, Day 1

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

MS Drama, audi, 3-4:30pm

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

HS Open Studio, rm. 410, 3-4pm

Driver’s Ed., rm. 209, 3-5pm

MS after school academic support, rm. 402, 3-4pm

HS supervised study program, library, 3-4pm

MS Math Meet, Bow MS





Friday, January 16, Day 2

MS Math Team Practice, rm. 403, 3-4pm







Have a wonderful weekend!







MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS!

Middle School Night in the Gym - January 23

Loon Winter Carnival Trip - January 29

Valentine Dance – February 7, 7:00pm, cafe



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

http://www.hopkintonschools.org/middle





Upcoming Events

January 17 – High school dance, 7:00-10:30pm, auditorium

January 19 – No school, Civil Rights Day

January 22, 23, 26, 27 – High school mid-term exam dates

January 28 – Early Release Day (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN DATE)

January 29 – MS Winter Carnival to Loon Mountain

January 31 – HS Winter Ball, Harold Martin School

February 2 – Female Scholar Athlete Awards, Concord

February 5 – Budget h earing, 6:30pm, audi

February 7 – MS Valentine Dance, 7:00pm, café

February 12 – Poetry Out Loud, 7:00pm, Library

February 13 & 14 – High school plays, 8:00pm, audi

February 19 – MS Math Meet, Concord Christian

February 23 - 27 – Winter Break



Community News

HOPKINTON BOOSTER CLUB!



Are you looking for some Hopkinton Booster Club gear?  We can help,  
contact Maggie Cook at 746-5845 or email tookycooks at comcast.net and we  
can make arrangements for pick up.  Thank you!  GO HAWKS! ~ Hopkinton  
Booster Club




The Hopkinton Town Library

Hopkinton Parks and Recreation

Hopkinton Ice Skating Rink

The Hopkinton Fairgrounds Ice Rink located at the Nelson Horse Show  
Ring is now open.  Parking is at the first fairground lot (Yellow  
Gate) after the high school.



Looking for an Ice Skating Instructor

The Hopkinton Recreation Department is looking for an Ice Skating  
Instructor to teach lessons.  If you have experience in ice skating  
and can teach please contact Justin at 746-2915.



Community Scrapbook Sessions

Whether you’re young or old, scrapbooking keeps your memories alive.  
Join Hopkinton Recreation as we bring you Liz Durant and  
herscrapbooking expertise. This community event is for either experts  
or beginners. The sessions are drop-in and are held on the following  
dates January 9th and 23rd  from 6:30pm-10pm at the Slusser Senior  
Center. Bring your pictures and scrapbook if you have one. Other  
materials and tools will be provided.  Call 746-2915 for more  
information.  More sessions on the way!!!



Hopkinton Indoor Soccer Team

Did you know the Hopkinton Recreation Department has their own Co-ed  
Indoor Soccer team which plays at Fieldhouse Sports recreational  
facility in Bow?  We are looking for more team players to join our  
existing team.  Men must be 25 years or older and women must be 21  
years and older.  This is a fun league for all levels of play, no  
matter your experience. The games will start the week of January 19th  
and end mid March.  Cost will be between $90 and $110, depending on  
how many players we get.  Call 746-2915 to register and for more  
information. Spots are limited.



Co-Ed Adult Volleyball

Every Sunday night from 7-9pm at the Hopkinton High School gymnasium,  
come and join us for volleyball.  All skill levels are welcome and  
there is no fee.  Just show up ready for a great time!



Senior Tax Seminar

Jack Ward a representative from AARP will present a talk about taxes  
for seniors on January 21 at 1pm at the Slusser Senior Center.  
Discussion will include tax law changes, economic stimulus, who must  
file, allowable deductions and much more.  This is a free talk for all  
seniors.



Senior Breakfast

On Tuesday January 13th from 8:30am – 10:00am come to the Slusser  
Senior Center for a delicious home cooked breakfast.  We will be  
serving a breakfast buffet of eggs, bacon, sausage, baked goods,  
pancakes, juice and coffee.  Cost is $4.00 per person.  The Slusser  
SeniorCenter is located next to the library and is for adults 50 years  
and older.  Call 746-3800 for more information.



Name NASA's Next Mars Rover



Two weeks left to name NASA’s next Mars rover by January 25, 2009!

NASA is inviting students in grades K-12 to help name the rover for the
Mars Science Laboratory mission: http://marsrovername.jpl.nasa.gov.   
K-12
students can write a short essay suggesting a name, and may even win a
trip to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to meet the engineers who built
it.  The winner will also have the chance to sign his or her name on the
rover prior to its launch.

Students 13 and younger must submit a mail-in form with a parent/ 
guardian
signature.  Students 14-18 years old may submit by mail or online. The
contest ends January 25, 2009.  http://marsrovername.jpl.nasa.gov