[HMS News] 11-23-05

[William Carozza]

HMS NEWS 11-23-05

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MOVIE NIGHT for K-6 Students:

Come join us for some holiday fun after the town's tree lighting  
ceremonies.  The PTA will be sponsoring a movie night on Saturday,  
December 3rd at 6:00 at Maple St. School. We will be showing the  
newly released "Polar Express".   There will be no charge for the  
movie but snacks will be available for purchase.   An adult must  
accompany all children attending the event.

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AUTHOR IN RESIDENCE PICS
Check out some great Marty Kelley pictures on the web at

http://www.hopkintonschools.org/elementary/library/photos/photo.html

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PE PROGRESS

Kindergarten
Kindergarten physical education classes continue to focus on motor  
skill development.   In the new warm up activity of “The Never Ending  
Relay”.  The children enjoy choosing partners and then taking turns  
while they practice crawling, galloping, hopping, and skipping. They  
are beginning to enhance cardiovascular endurance by performing jogs  
around the Multi-purpose room. They are already doing five laps  
around the MPR, well on their way to a total of seven continuous  
laps, which equals about one quarter of a mile.


Kindergarten and First Grades have recently begun a Manipulatives  
Unit, learning how to manipulate or control a variety objects in many  
different ways.  Both grade levels have used bean bags, hula hoops,  
and playground balls to work on tossing, catching, throwing for  
accuracy, dribbling, and balancing skills.  First graders have also  
been able to use wands, jump ropes, and parachute play to learn about  
grip strength, agility, and eye/hand coordination.

Grade Two
Grade two physical education classes continue to focus on fitness.  
Through the use of an Upper Body Fitness Mat that provides ten  
different exercise stations, students were introduced to a variety of  
activities to enhance upper body strength.  The students also  
participated in a Playground and Pavement Games Unit.  This was an  
opportunity for the students to experience some of the “old favorite”  
playground games from yesteryear: Four Square, Two Square, Hopscotch,  
Skelly, Marbles, Jacks, Cat’s Cradles, Frisbee Golf, Monkey in the  
Middle, and Ring Toss to name just a few. What a fun time!

Grade Three
Third grade physical education focused on the skills and strategies  
of Soccer.  Students worked on the offensive skills of dribbling,  
trapping, and passing the soccer ball. They also learned the  
defensive techniques of shielding and the draw back turn. The  
students learned how to perform a proper Throw In, Drop Kick Clear,  
and Kick Off. All of these skills, techniques, and strategies were  
then applied in a variety of modified games. Third graders have been  
busy!

COMMUNITY NEWS
Events listed under Community News do not necessarily indicate  
endorsement from Harold Martin School or the Hopkinton School  
District but are provided as a community service.

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HANDMADE HOLIDAY
The Contoocook Depot Association will be hosting Handmade Holiday, a  
new artisan fair held in the newly restored Depot in Contoocook  
Village. Do some holiday shopping in a vintage railway station. Hours  
are Friday, December 2 from 10-8, Saturday, December 3 from 10-6 and  
Sunday, December 4, from 10-4.
For more information email sbgagnon at aol.com

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THE HOPKINTON TOWN BAND
PRESENTS  A  FREE  CONCERT on
DECEMBER 6th,TUESDAY, at 7:00 PM
in the HOPKINTON HIGH SCHOOL

-included will be traditional Christmas pieces
solo or ensemble presentations
a program for the whole family with
musical variety for your pleasure
For further information call 746-4380

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CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTINGS -
DECEMBER  3rd, SATURDAY with
CAROL SINGING accompanied by the
HOPKINTON TOWN BAND in HOPKINTON at 4:00 PM and
In CONTOOCOOK at 5:00 PM
Call 746-4380 for info

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On behalf of the entire staff at Harold Martin School, we wish you  
all a fun-filled Thanksgiving. The office will be open most of the  
day today, but call ahead to be sure.

Bill Carozza
Principal


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Bill Carozza  | Principal
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Harold Martin School
271 Main St.
Hopkinton, NH 03229
p. 603 .746 .3473
w. www.hopkintonschools.org/hms/principal