Schools

The winners of the first ever Student Recipe Contest have been named. Nine students, representing three schools, and seven grades, submitted the winning entries and an accompanying essay question, “Why is healthy eating important to you?”

The Elmwood School winning entries included “Winter Worms”, a team effort by second grade students Kate Dion, Grace Joy, and Hannah Hutchins; and “Stuffed Shells” by third grader Geneva Sanga.

The Hopkins School winning entry for fourth grade was "Turkey chili burritos" by Sarah Wilme.

State of the the Schools, an informative update from Superintendent Jonathan Landman and School Committee Chairman Jean Bertschmann,,just in time to help prepare residents for Town Meeting on Monday, May 7th, is airing live tonight on Comcast Channel 8 and Verizon Channel 30.

The hour-long program begins at 8PM and limited seating is avaiilable in the HCAM Studio. Questions can be called in at 508-435-7887 or submitted ahead of time to HPTA President Beth D'Alleva at bethdalleva@gmail.com

The Hopkinton Public Schools Strategic Plan was approved by the School Committee in September 2009. Since that time, the district has provided periodic updates on the progress towards attaining Plan goals. In a recent message to parents, Superintendent Landman announced that the plan has been recently updated, detailing progress over the 2011-2012 school year.

From Coach Mike Donahue:

"A nice meet for many of our younger guys. Freshman Jake Benson won the long jump, took 2nd in the high hurdles and 3rd in the 400m hurdles. Freshman Derek Winshman took first in the 110 high hurdles, second in 400m hurdles and 3rd in the long jump. Sophomore Tim Towner won the triple jump and took 2nd in the high jump. Freshman Kyle Driscoll won the mile."

For complete meet results, see the spreadsheet attached below.

Each year, the Hopkinton Schools prepare an overview of the Hopkinton Public Schools budget for the public in advance of Annual Town Meeting. The FY 13 "Budget Book" is now available for review on the district's homepage. http://hopkinton.schoolwires.net/cms/lib4/MA01001785/Centricity/shared/school%20committee/budget/fy13/FY13BudgetBooklet.pdf">Click Here to Review.

On Wednesday, April 25, the Women's Club held its annual "Meet the Candidates Night" in the HCAM Studio. The program was broadcast live and is now available on the HCAM webiste for viewing.

Check it out and make sure you're an informed voter on election day, Monday, May 21, 2012.

Hopkinton boys track defeat Bellingham 77 to 59. Hopkinton goes to 4-2 on the season. For a complete list of results, see the spreadsheet attached below.

It has been a privilege to serve as a member of the School Committee for the past three years. I am asking
for your continued support as I seek a second term.