[HMS News] Parent Flash 4-13-07

[William Carozza]

PARENT FLASH 4-13-07

THOUGHTS FROM THE CORNER OFFICE

Spring is a very busy time and the craziness of the weather doesn’t  
help. Here are some thoughts for today:
·       The Second Grade play went splendidly thanks to the teachers,  
students, and Mrs. Griffin. It is always heartening to see how kids  
have their best performance during the “real thing”. It’s a great  
opportunity for them to shine, most for the first time, on a stage in  
front of hundreds of parents.

·       The HMS parking lot continues to be a focus for me. We have  
formed an ad hoc committee to look at how to make the morning drop- 
off and afternoon pick up times safer for everyone. In addition, we  
are looking at the possibility, with grant money, of building a  
walkway heading into the building for those who would like to walk to  
Harold Martin safely, not to mention the rare occasion we may have to  
evacuate the building to our site at St. Andrew’s.

·       We will be having the Newmarket Jump Rope team coming in  
early May. They are truly inspirational. We have more details coming.

·       Have you marked your calendar for May 12? That’s the day of  
our annual Fun Fair, one of the largest events in Hopkinton. Come  
support our PTA, enjoy the games and raffles, and hang out with your  
neighbors.

·       This summer will be a busy time around HMS as our 1958 wing  
will be receiving new windows and a revamped ventilation system. Yes,  
it will be a tad noisy around here for a while, but the air quality  
improvements will be much appreciated!

·         Did you know that I have the entire year’s Parent Flashes  
archived on the web site? Head to http://hopkintonschools.org/hms/ 
principal/flash.html


Have a great weekend and batten down the hatches.
All the best,

Bill Carozza,
Principal

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.

PTA Bike Helmet Sale!

We will be taking orders for the bike helmets until Wednesday, April  
18th!  Adult and Youth bicycle and/or multi-use helmets may be  
purchased at substantial discount!  PTA is able to purchase helmets  
directly from Bell and pass the savings onto our families!  If you  
have any questions or did not get an order form, please call Liz  
Durant at 746-3040 or email at durantnh at comcast.net.

*****

Cub Scout Pack 77 in Hopkinton will be welcoming new scouts at our  
pack meeting on Friday April 13th at the Town Hall from 6:30 to 8.   
All boys currently in grades K-4 are welcome to join.  Come find out  
what scouting is all about and join us for adventures like camping on  
the NH Fishercats outfield, Cub Olympics, Pinewood Derby Racing, and  
much more.  Questions?  contact Lynnette Carney at carneyl at aol.com or  
746-6563



Hopkinton Woman’s Club

to Sponsor

Health and Wellness Fair

  The Hopkinton Woman’s Club is sponsoring a Health and Wellness Fair  
on Saturday, April 21, 2007 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Hopkinton  
High School.  The Fair will include speakers, demonstrations,  
screenings and information booths for women of all ages.  Topics will  
include fitness, mental health, personal finances, women’s nutrition,  
and joint health. Dr. Susan Lynch will be the keynote speaker and  
will address childhood obesity from 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m.  Dr. Lynn  
Danby will address dermatology and skin care from 11:00 a.m.-11:30  
a.m.  Dr. Jane Sullivan-Durand will speak on stress management from  
11:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.

Complimentary healthy food will be available, courtesy of the Woman's  
Club. Admission to the event is free of charge. Hopkinton High School  
is located at 297 Park St. Contocook, NH.  For more information,  
please contact Cindy Glass at cindyfit at tds.net>cindyfit at tds

*****

HYSA's Opening Day event previously scheduled for this Saturday the  
14th has been postponed. The event has been rescheduled for May 5th.

*****
The Little Nature Museum Presents

"NH's Common Loons:  New Challenges for a Resilient Species"

with  Harry Vogel,

the Loon Preservation Committee's executive director

at the

Community Room, Hopkinton Town Library

Sat. May 19th, 1:30 - 2:30 PM



NEXT WEEK AT

'TWEEN SCHOOL 'N HOME

CHILD CARE PROGRAM

Week of  April 16-20, 2007



Monday:  Patriot Soldiers; TSNH Marathon

Tuesday:  Where in the World?  Keep it Aloft!

Wednesday:  Kaleidoscopes

Thursday:  Earth Day Bags

Friday:  Celebrate Earth Day:  Playground Cleanup; Music Lessons



For more information contact

Linda Ottery at tsnh at comcast.net or 529-2186.

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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