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A Message from Mr. Smith
We are very excited to welcome members of the HMS community to our annual Open House this Thursday evening. While additional details will be found below, please plan ahead to help this event go smoothly. A few things to keep in mind . . .
- Parking is limited. We have arranged with our neighbors at Resurrection Church to allow additional parking there. We will offer a shuttle bus for those who might need it.
- Have a copy of your child's schedule. You will follow their Day 1 schedule. Please feel free to "skip" Directed Studies.
- Class presentations are about 10 minutes. Please arrive to each class as promptly as you can so that you don't miss out!
- This evening is intended for parents and guardians. We anticipate large crowds so we ask that you leave the kids at home.
Pumpkin Carving
Would your child like to learn how to carve a pumpkin like a pro and make creations like the one shown here?
On Thursday October 27th from 2:00 - 4:00 Mrs. Flaherty will teach a small group of students the techniques and skills needed to carve pumpkins into works of art. Students need to sign up in room 305 as space is limited. Students will also need to bring a pumpkin big enough to carve that day and schedule a ride home at 4:00.
It's sure to be a "spook-tacular" time!
HMS is Here to Help
We know that making ends meet can sometimes get difficult for some of the families in our HPS community. Therefore, we want to let you know that there are individuals at HMS, as well as each of our other district schools, who are ready to provide information and assistance. With that in mind, please be aware that access to government programs and other resources that are donated by a very generous Hingham community may be available to help families in times of financial or other need. Some examples of such outreach include the federal free and reduced lunch program and assistance with costs such as with athletics, bus/field trips, school pictures, and activity and tuition fees. As well, because of the generosity and caring of parents and others in our community, we are able to support families during the holiday seasons.
Please don’t hesitate to contact an administrator, the school nurse, or counseling personnel in your child's school if you need any kind of assistance. Please be assured that your request will be managed in a way that respects your rights for confidentiality.
Paraeducators Wanted!
Paraeducators play an important role in the education of students at HMS. If you or someone know might be interested in joining our faculty, please contact Alison Janulewicz (ajanulewicz@hinghamschools.org) or apply via Schoolspring.com.
Coming Events
Open House
The HMS Open House is planned for the evening of Thursday, September 29.
In order to accommodate the large crowds we typically see, the evening is broken into two sessions.
Session I - Grade Six
5:45: Principal's Welcome Message in the Auditorium
6:00 - 7:10: Classroom Presentations
Session II - Grades Seven and Eight
7:30: Principal's Welcome Message in the Auditorium
7:45 - 8:55: Classroom Presentations
All parents will follow their students' Day One schedule. Students will provide this to families prior to that evening. Each block will last about 10 minutes, and is designed to provide you with a brief introduction to the teacher and the course. This is not a time for individual conferences regarding student progress.
As we have done in the past, we will offer shuttle service from Resurrection Church to help with parking. Please plan accordingly
We look forward to seeing you!
