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• Day 1: Monday, May 6
• Day 2: Tuesday, May 7
• Day 3: Wednesday, May 8
• Day 4: Thursday, May 9
• EARLY RELEASE Day 6: Friday, May 10

May 6-10

HPTO Book Fair

May 10

Early Release Day - Dismissal at 12:00pm

May 17

Grade 7 Field Trip - Kimball Farm

May 21

Guest Speaker Katie Greer: Keeping Our Families Safe in A Digital World 7:00pm-8:00pm

May 27

No School - Memorial Day

May 29-30

Grade 8 STE MCAS

May 31

Ensemble Day (please makes sure your students bring their instruments)

June 4

Grade 6 & 7 Band and Orchestra Concert

June 5

Grade 8 Concert

June 6

Grade 6 & 7 Chorus Concert

BOOK FAIR IS THIS WEEK!

Dear Parents and Families:

Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.

HMS Fair is open to students in the library

Tues-Thurs 7:45am-2:30pm| Fri 7:45am-11:00am

Students will visit during ELA block on designated days

TUESDAY, MAY 7 Grade 7

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Grade 6

THURSDAY, MAY 9 Grade 8

PREVIEW SCHOLASTIC BOOKS FLYER HERE

Watch book trailers here

Payments accepted: (sales tax will apply)

• Child’s digital payment account: Set up an eWallet account by clicking here before the fair for worry-free, cash-free payment.

• Important: past e-wallet accounts, if your child has funds remaining from last fair, you will need to log into your account to make it available for this fair.

• Cash or Check (made out to HPTO)

• Apple Pay and Credit Card

Families can shop at Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also directly benefit our school.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet, online shopping, and other resources.

The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Happy reading!

Believe it or not, we are starting our planning for 8th grade celebration! Mr. Lefebvre will be sending out more detailed information about our plans for the end of year. In the meantime, I am looking for photos to add to our slideshow celebrating our 8th graders.

We are looking for PHOTOS from your child's HMS experience - anything from 6th grade to 8th grade, in school or out of school, individual or group pics. We want it all!

Well, not ALL of it. In fact, we ask that you only submit ONE photo that just features your child but you can also submit ONE additional photo that features more than one kid. Our goal is to try and include EVERY grade 8 student in this slideshow.

Please use this form to tell us you have submitted a photo, and to identify the students shown in your photos. Please make sure your child is okay with the photos you are sharing! They will be viewed by the entire 8th grade and all of you 8th grade parents as well!

Once you have completed the form, you will be given the email address to send your photos to.

If you have any questions please email me at rabate@hopkinton.k12.ma.us. Photos need to be submitted by May 15th.

Monday, June 17th - Class recognition during the school day - This event for students and their teachers will celebrate and recognize members of the 8th grade class. HCAM will record this event.

Monday, June 17th - 8th Grade Courtyard Party. Food, DJ, and Fun! This is an evening event for our 8th grade students and their teachers.

Tuesday, June 18th - 8th grade breakfast in the cafeteria (students only), followed by a fun, informal celebration of our 8th graders. We expect this event to start around 9:45, specific details to follow. In order to accommodate families, this event will happen outdoors on the field behind HMS. Please bring a lawn chair, dress casual, and join us in celebrating our 8th graders. In the event of rain, we will move the event to the High School Athletic Center. HCAM will live stream this event for families to view at home if they prefer this option.

Opening Reception May 16, 2024

Join us for an evening filled with arts and entertainment. Featuring selected works from over 20 visual arts elective from the high school, works from 6th, 7th and 8th grade as well as artwork from the three elementary schools. Come secure your copy of the 19th edition of HopArt, our annual juried publication of high school artworks. Art will be on display from May 16th-23rd. Postcard artwork by: Rachel Kassab, Class of 2027

Please join us on Tuesday, May 21st to listen to guest speaker Katie Greer talk about Internet Safety. The presentation will take place from 7:00pm-8:00pm in the middle school auditorium. Please note that this presentation is for parents and guardians only. Katie will be presenting to our students during the school day. You can read more about Katie on her website. Thank you to the HPTO for supporting this event.

Mediation Process with Special Education Mediator Steve Lilly-Webber Virtual Seminar

When: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7pm

Visit our website for the Zoom link: www.hopkinton-sepac.org.

Spring Social with SEPAC

Join us for a fun day at the playground with sports and spring themed crafts. We will be serving snacks and refreshments. Come meet other special needs families at our free event. RSVP is preferred, but not required. RSVP to Spring Social here or on our website www.hopkinton-sepac.org.

When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10AM – 12PM (Rain date May 19)

Where: Marathon Elementary School playground (behind the school)

Hopkinton SEPAC Parents and Care Partners Coffee Hour

Hopkinton SEPAC is hosting a coffee hour for parents and care partners of special needs students. Come to meet other special needs parents and learn more about Hopkinton SEPAC. We will be serving coffee and donuts.

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10AM

Where: Hopkinton Public Library, Betty Strong Room (Large Event Room)

SEPAC Parents End of Year Reception

Parents and care partners, take the night off and join us for a light dinner at our end of year get together. RSVP is preferred, but not required. RSVP to reception here or on our website www.hopkinton-sepac.org.

Hopkinton SEPAC will be holding board elections in June at our SEPAC Parents End of Year Reception (see event and ballotdetails below). The following 2 year term positions are on the ballot: Chair, Education Coordinator, Secretary, and Events Coordinator.

What matters most about being on the board? It’s not about how much you know about special education. It’s not your past experience with special needs. It’s not a particular skill set. Instead, what matters most is simply: how much you care. If you want to make a difference in the lives of families and students with special needs in Hopkinton, then we need you on the board.If our mission is close to your heart, then you already have what it takes.

We will be holding board elections at the reception. Please fill out a ballot form by 5/29 or reach out to sepachopkinton@gmail.com with questions.

When: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:30pm

Where: Hopkinton Public Library, Betty Strong Room (Large Event Room)

Hopkinton SEPAC Parents and Care Partners Coffee Hour: Medical Complexity

Hopkinton SEPAC is hosting a coffee hour for parents and care partners of special needs students. All are welcome, but we would like to extend a special invitation to families affected by medical complexity. Come to meet other special needs parents and learn more about Hopkinton SEPAC. We will be serving coffee and donuts.

When: Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10AM

Where: Hopkinton Public Library, Betty Strong Room (Large Event Room)

Call for ART!

HAVE YOUR STUDENT'S ARTWORK FEATURED IN THE FIRST EVER "HOPKINTON ART WALK!"

Modeled after the famous Art Walk in Arles, France, local businesses will feature student art. Founder, Evan Fitzpatrick, will create a QR code to show which business is showcasing which student artist, uniting our community. Families can visit the art and enjoy the Art Walk anytime during the business's normal business hours. Participation is free!

****To Participate: Parents or students should email Student’s name, grade, .jpeg photo of art, dimensions, title and brief description to hopkintonartwalk@gmail.com ASAP by May 29th. Art should be suitable for hanging (framed or matted core board with wire). Priority will be given to the earliest entries received, so enter now!

Remember, the All-School Art Show closes on May 24th. Have more people enjoy your student's art by participating in the Hopkinton Art Walk!

SHOE DRIVE: PLEASE HELP UKRAINIAN REFUGEES AND OTHER COUNTRIES IN NEED!

DONATE SHOES - any kind, and any size, of gently used or new shoes. Shoes may have small blemishes that will be professionally mended.

HHS JUNIOR, Evan Fitzpatrick is a Global Ambassador for Soles4Souls, one of the top-rated non-profits in the country. Evan has already cleaned, collected and shipped over 3,000 pairs of shoes thanks to Hopkinton's generosity. Soles4Souls is focused on making a measurable impact in our world providing shoes and textiles directly to those in need. In addition to their work in developing nations and across our country, Soles4Souls is actively providing disaster relief to Ukrainian refugees AND other refugee locations around the world. The Hopkinton Administration and Hopkinton Principals are proud to support Evan in this endeavor.

There are collection boxes at every Hopkinton Public School, until the end of the school year.

We invite you to check out this website for more information on the Hopkins Addition project. This website contains information such as. and frequently asked questions. An email has been created for questions not answered on the website: hopkins-project@hopkinton.k12.ma.us.

• ELA - April 2 - 3
• Math - April 30 - May 1
• STE (grade 8 only) - May 15 - 16
• Civics Field Test - May 30 & June 6

Does your student ride the bus? Are you using the Stopfinder app? StopFinder is an excellent tool for families. It has the ability to track the bus and alert you when the bus has entered a zone, allowing you to plan more efficiently. With Stopfinder, you will be able to set Geoalerts, which will give you a notification when the bus approaches your location. More information can be found in the latest Transportation Newsletter.

For those who still need to sign up for the StopFinder App, the Transportation Department just sent out another invitation link. Make sure to sign up today!