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Dear Hawthorne Brook Families,
It is hard to believe that October is upon us. Your children are nearly halfway through first term- at the end of next week, students will begin their third mini-term. Two weeks from today, your children will bring home their progress reports for term 1!
One of the best parts of middle school is seeing our students challenge themselves to try new things. Our Cross Country team is a prime example of that- several of our runners have never raced before. How brave these students are to try something new! Whether they place first or last, it is amazing to see students supporting each other as they learn a new sport.
As we move into our first full week of October, please note that next Friday is a half day of school. Dismissal will be at 11:05.
Warmly,
Chantele Olmstead & Jason White
Calling All Artists!
The Lions International Peace Poster Contest gives students the opportunity to use their creativity to share their vision of peace with the world. This year’s theme is “Harmony in Humanity.”
Students who are 11, 12, or 13 years old as of November 15 are eligible to participate through HBMS and the Townsend Lions Club. Students will create an original piece of artwork showing what “Harmony in Humanity” means to them. Deadline is October 15th!
Please see Mrs. Rheault if you want a poster kit, or email crheault@nmrsd.org with any questions
A few important rules:
Artwork must be 13" × 20" to 20" × 24" (The kit includes this size paper)
No words, letters, or numbers may appear on the front of the poster
Artwork must be original student work — AI-generated artwork is not permitted
Artwork must be 2D with no glued, stapled, or attached objects
Paint, pencils, crayons, charcoal, and other flexible materials may be used
Posters may not be folded, framed, laminated, or mounted
Deadline for your poster is October 15th, submit your work to Mrs.Rheault.
This is a great opportunity for students to express their creativity, share their ideas about peace, and have their artwork recognized beyond HBMS!
Cross Country Update
The HBMS Cross Country team had an incredible showing against Murdock, with both the girls' and boys' teams taking home victories.
The girls' team won for the second meet in a row! Estelle led the way, finishing first overall and beating the next runner by more than a minute. Greta finished 2nd, Addison took 3rd and Grace finished 4th. Giulianna had a fantastic race, followed by Astrid and Evelyn.
The boys' team also came away with a big victory. Wyatt finished first overall. Ryan finished 3rd, while Haakon, George and Royce finished 4th, 5th and 6th respectively, with only 10 seconds separating these three runners. Leandro and Elijah also finished strong.
Congratulations to the entire HBMS Cross Country team! What an impressive day of running, teamwork and determination.
From the Health Office
Attention 5th grade parents and guardians:
5th grade vision screenings are scheduled to occur at school in October. Please make sure your child brings their glasses, if they have them. IF you do not want your child to participate, please send me an email or send in a note to opt-out your child from this screening.
Attention 7th grade parents and guardians:
7th grade hearing, vision, BMI screenings, and SBIRT screenings will occur at school in October . IF you do not want your child to participate, please send me an email or send in a note to opt-out your child from this screening.
Bus Routes
Bus routes are posted here on the district website. Please reach out if you have any questions!
Upcoming Dates
October 9, 2026- Early Release Day
October 12, 2026- No School: Indigenous Peoples' Day
Email: colmstead@nmrsd.org & jwhite@nmrsd.org
Website: http://hbms.nmrsd.org/
Location: 64 Brookline Street, Townsend, MA, USA
Phone: (978) 597-6914
Fax: (978) 597-0354
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HawthorneBrookMiddleSchool/