[HMS News] HMS Parent Flash 12-4-09

[William Carozza]

HMS PARENT FLASH  12/4/09



HMS HOLIDAY CONCERTS

Parents,

This is a reminder that a very special event is coming your way. The  
children will be sharing their gift of song here at HMS in the multi  
purpose room at 1:45 on the following dates:

Monday, December 14th for grades 2 and 3, and

Tuesday, December 15th for kindergarten and 1st grade.

The children should be dressed in festive, yet comfortable clothes.  
(No jeans and t-shirts, please.) Another consideration is to avoid  
dressing the students too warmly, as the children can get over-heated  
singing together on the risers.

Hope to see you there,

   Edna Marie Griffin,

   (music teacher)

  ***

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Years ago we established “the 3 B’s” as our overarching school rules.  
They are: Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible. You may have  
heard the song more than once! As part of the “responsible” piece we  
recently collected boxes of food items for the Hopkinton Food Pantry  
and you can see some of the pictures of the “pick-up” on our web site: http://www.hopkintonschools.org/haroldmartinschool/ 
  I especially want to thank two parent volunteers, Jodi Condon and  
Lisa Garside as well as Custodian Rick Dyer who helped with the  
loading and delivery of the food. Stay tuned to the Flash often as we  
are planning a regular request from the community for the Food Pantry.

Another way we (and really you) have supported Hopkinton families is  
through our Student Support Fund. We use this fund to help families  
who are in need pay for field trips, our various enrichment programs,  
and the Recreation Program’s summer camp. In lieu of gifts to teachers  
and classrooms this year, I would encourage you to contribute to this  
fund during the holiday season. Simply make the check out to Harold  
Martin School and mention “Student Support Fund” on the check. It  
really has made a difference to many children through the years.

With snow coming soon, we will likely have some school delays or snow  
days. Keep in mind that our Auto Call List (that many of you signed up  
for), is only for emergencies such having to contact homes when a  
delayed opening becomes a full school cancellation. Checking Channel 9  
online or at the bottom of the screen on their channel is the quickest  
option when you suspect a delay or cancellation.

If you have a bus concern regarding the ride home from school, your  
first option is to call HMS at 746-3473. The phones are manned until  
at least 3:30. Any later than that, myself or another staff member may  
pick up or you can call the SAU office at 746-5186. I do carry a  
handheld bus radio with me when I’m around the district so I can  
contact the drivers at any time.

I’m a bit late on my monthly podcast, but I plan on recording one this  
weekend. Have a great time with your family.

Sincerely,

Bill Carozza, Principal

*****

The Big Picture (from HMS/MSS Art Teacher, Kim Emerson)

Preschoolers have learned how to use watercolor paint sets, first  
dipping the paint brush in water and then into the paint.  Students  
painted their papers with warm colors (red, orange, yellow, and  
pink).  We also practiced our cutting and gluing skills while creating  
a collage of black shadows on top of our watercolored papers.

Kindergarteners have continued to explore color in art.  Students have  
moved beyond the primary colors (red, blue, yellow) and have practiced  
mixing the secondary colors (purple, orange, and green). Students  
practiced painting with watercolor sets and used their beautiful  
papers to learn how to weave checkerboard-like patterns.  Most  
recently, we created paper collages of color opposites (colors across  
from each other on the color wheel).  Students selected purple and  
yellow, red and green, or blue and orange to work with and cut  
different types of lines from the paper.  The paper was glued back  
into a zebra-like striped pattern.

First graders have continued to explore texture see and texture feel.   
We used found objects in the art room for our texture rubbings and  
then collaged the papers into a cityscape.  Students looked at the  
book Alphabet City as well as artwork by Romare Bearden to get ideas  
for details to add to their cities.  Several students enjoyed sharing  
their experiences of when they had visited a city and re-created the  
places that they had been to.

Second graders constructed Native American totems.  Students had to  
select an animal  (‘totem’) that represented something that brought  
them good luck.  That animal was constructed from modeling clay and  
strung in the center of a necklace.  Students learned how to roll  
paper beads and, along with pony beads, strung a necklace in a  
symmetrical pattern.

Third graders continued the tradition of creating and designing  
haunted houses.  Students were responsible to design the structure, as  
well as add appropriate details inside and outside the house.   
Students enjoyed working on large paper and in groups with each other  
to design their spooky mansions.  Most recently we have started to  
work on our tree houses.  When painting the background students were  
challenged to create brown paint (made by mixing color opposites) as  
well as control the amount of water used with the watercolors.  Next  
week we will construct a tree house on top of the painted background.

*****

SMALL BUSINESS CLASS

The Small Business Management class at Hopkinton High School has  
joined together with Marklin Candle Company for a cause. These candles  
are designed by students, marketed by students, and the proceeds will  
be used to help students via the Student Support Fund. Collectively,  
our mission is to help the members of our community. We envision  
supplying students in need throughout the school district, providing  
them with school supplies, and opportunities for them to go with their  
friends and class on field trips, which otherwise they could not  
afford. To do this, we need your help. Help us by taking home these  
beautiful candles, and supporting these students. You can help the  
Hopkinton community through your purchase.

             If you are interested in purchasing one of these candles  
they will be available all throughout the holiday season at Marklin  
Candle, The Marketplace, 28 Riverside Drive, Contoocook. For more  
information or directions please call (603) 746-5442.

*****

'TWEEN SCHOOL AND HOME

NEXT WEEK AT

'TWEEN SCHOOL 'N HOME

CHILD CARE PROGRAM

Week of  December 7-11 – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT MONTH



Mon: Movement Madness

           Bath Salts; Tree Trimming

Tues: Spanish Class

          Hair Flair; Create a Santa

Wed: Hip Hop Dance

          Gingerbread Houses;

          Let’s  Knit!

Thur: Karate

           Let’s Talk about Respect;

           Let’s Knit!

Fri:     Piano Lessons

           Deck the Halls

*****

TOWN EVENTS



STORYTELLER COMING TO HOPKINTON

NH Storyteller, Shawn Middleton, will perform December 5th,  
9:30-10:30, at the Hopkinton Middle/High School, for kids of all  
ages.  Free!  As a part of the Childcare offered during the Hopkinton  
Special Town Meeting.

*****

2009 Christmas Tree Lighting & Carol Sing

Saturday, December 5, 2009    4 p.m.

Sponsored by the Hopkinton Woman’s Club and the Hopkinton Rotary Club

*****

TOMIE DEPAOLA COMING TO HOPKINTON

Nationally acclaimed children’s book author and illustrator Tomie  
dePaola will be making a personal appearance at Marklin, The  
Marketplace this Sunday, December 6 at 12:30 pm.  He will be reading  
from his works, followed by an opportunity for pictures and  
conversation.

*****

STARRY, STARRY WEEKEND

Come celebrate the holiday season at Starry, Starry Weekend, a three- 
day shopping and family fun-filled event in the villages of Contoocook  
and Hopkinton on December 4, 5, and 6, 2009.  More than 20 local  
businesses and community organizations have planned special events and  
programs throughout the weekend, including artisan fairs, craft  
workshops, a food and wine tasting, tree lightings and caroling, open  
houses, a factory tour, art shows, church fairs, and a Steelpan Band  
concert.

For a complete list of events and times, go to www.StarryStarryWeekend.com 
.  Maps are available at all participating businesses and organizations.

*****

FROM THE REC DEPT.

  Ginger Bread House Making Workshop – ONLY 5 HOUSES LEFT!

On Saturday December 5th the Recreation Department will offer a  
workshop on creating a gingerbread house as part of "Starry Starry  
Weekend" festivities!  The workshop will take place at the Slusser  
Senior Center starting at 11am and ending at 2pm.

Disney on Ice – Princess Classics – ONLY 4 TICKETS LEFT!!

The Hopkinton Recreation Department has secured a limited amount of  
discount tickets to the Saturday January 30, 2010, 10:30am performance  
of the Disney on Ice presents “Princess Classics."  The show is at the  
Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester and features Cinderella, Jasmine,  
Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and Snow White.  The tickets are  
floor level with a great view and are $23 per person.  Open to  
Hopkinton/Contoocook residents.  Call 746-2915 to reserve your spot.

The American Red Cross Babysitting Training Course

The Hopkinton Recreation Department is sponsoring the American Red  
Cross Babysitting training course on Monday January 18th (school  
closed that day).   The class will take place at the Slusser Senior  
Center from 8am – 4pm.   The cost is $50 per person and is open for  
youth age 11 to 15.   All materials will be provided, please bring  
snacks and lunch as the class will be all day. For more information  
contact the Recreation Department 746-2915.  To download a  
registration form online go to www.hopkinton-nh.govclick on  
“Recreation”.

First Aid Class

Taught by the American Red Cross this class should be a part of  
everyone’s lives.  Learn what to do in a medical emergency and how to  
properly take care of an injured person.   The class is Tuesday  
January 19th from 6pm – 10pm at the Slusser senior Center.   Cost is  
$45 per person.  Call 746-2915 to sign up.  Spaces are limited.

Parents to be … CPR class

This class is for all future parents and new parents of infants and  
small children.  The focus will be infant/child CPR and AED.  This is  
a four hour American Red Cross certification class that will take  
place January 26th from 6pm – 10pm at the Slusser Senior Center.  Cost  
is $45 per person.  Call 746-2915 to sign up.  Spaces are limited.

The American Red Cross Safe on My Own Class

The Hopkinton Recreation Department is sponsoring the Safe on My Own  
class on Monday February 3rd from 1pm – 3:30pm (early release school  
day).  The course will be held at the Library Community Room and will  
provide youth ages 8-11 years old with necessary knowledge and skills  
to safely stay at home alone and what to do in emergency situations.   
The cost is $22 per person.  For more information contact the  
Recreation Department 746-2915.  To download a registration form  
online go to www.hopkinton-nh.gov click on “Recreation”.

The Full Package – Adult/Child/Infant CPR, AED and First Aid

This class taught by the American Red Cross is a full certification  
class and incorporates all CPR and first aid.  There are two choices  
for classes and you must be able to attend the full class. The classes  
will be held at the Slusser Senior Center and is $70 per person.  Call  
746-2915 to sign up.  Spaces are limited.

February 15 (Monday President’s Day Holiday)  8am – 4:30pm

March 20 (Saturday) 8am – 4:30pm

LOTS OF HOLIDAY EVENTS…. From the REC Dept.

  Holiday Lights Contest

  Breakfast with Santa

  Santa Calling Program



Please check the Hopkinton Recreation website for updated  
information.  http://www.hopkinton-nh.gov (then click Recreation

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Bill Carozza  | Principal
____________________________
Harold Martin School
271 Main St.
Hopkinton, NH 03229
603 .746 .3473
http://www.hopkintonschools.org/haroldmartinschool
http://billcarozza.com

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