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Subject: HMS Happenings Week of September 17, 2018
Date: September 16, 2018 at 7:42 PM
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Vice President / Megan Baker Secretary / Lori Lerardi

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HMS Happenings Week of September 17

HMS Week-at-a-Glance

Monday 9/17 - Day 2

LMC Open for Studying After School

6the Grade Soccer: Gustafson C block vs Orcutt B block

Tuesday 9/18 - Day 3

LMC Open for Studying After School

6th Grade Soccer: McDonough B block vs Gustafson B block
Archery in the gym (Sign-Up sheet on Fitness Ctr. Door by Tues AM)
Walking Club (Rm 115)
Adventure Club (Rm 206)

Wednesday 9/19 - Day 4

No Late Bus

Thursday 9/20 - Day 1

LMC Open for Studying After School

 LMC Open for Studying After School
6th Grade Soccer: Gustafson A block vs Orcutt A block
Dr. Spy (limit 30 players, must wear sneakers!)
Walking Club (Rm 115)
Flag Football

Friday 9/21 - Day 2

LMC Open for Studying After School

6th Grade Soccer: McDonough A block vs McDonough F block

PLEASE NOTE: We make every attempt to post the most updated information possible with regard to the daily
activities at HMS, but the schedule frequently changes. We recommend that students and families also check
the Daily Notices/Announcements in school and on the HMS website.

HMS Upcoming Events

After School Activities Announcements

Adventure Club
The first Adventure Club meeting will be on Tuesday, September 18th, in Mrs.
Giordani's room (room 206). There will be ICE CREAM. All students interested in
Adventure Cub are invited to attend and bring ideas for trips this year! See Mrs.
Giordani, Ms. Miller or Mrs. Smith with any questions.

The first Adventure Club trip will be KAYAKING at Nantasket Kayak next Wednesday
September 19. Permission slips can be found on the Adventure Club Classroom
site. Permission slips and money must be handed DIRECTLY to Ms. Miller, Mrs.
Giordani or Mrs. Smith to reserve a spot!

PAW
The Poets, Artists, and Writers club, also known as PAW, will begin on Monday,
September 24th. All HMS students who enjoy writing poetry or short stories,
drawing or sketching, or performing and presenting their work are welcome.
Meetings are held after school on Mondays in room 215 with Ms. Cassidy.
Intramurals
Intramurals have begun! See the weekly schedule for information. 6th grade soccer
and note dates/teams will always change depending upon wins/losses.

Hingham Middle School Store

Looking for some HMS swag? Visit the Hingham Middle School Store ! You can
choose from a wide variety of items, and customize them however you like!!! All
items are shipped directly to your home, and a portion of the sales comes back to
HMS to support student activities.

HMS PTO News

General PTO Updates

General PTO Updates
NEW! Online PTO Dues & Directory coming your way soon. Be on the
lookout for details.
The current PTO board's term is expiring in the Spring. We would like to have
those interested taking on a position "shadow" the current board so they can
become familiar with the role and responsibilities. If you are interested in any
of the following positions, please reach out to Megan
Bake [email protected]

PTO President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary

A Night of Magic!
6th Grade Families, save the date! On Thursday October 4th from 6-8pm
the HMS PTO, teachers and staff cordially invite all 6th graders and their
families for an evening of entertainment by an award winning magician.
Light refreshments will be served. $5 per person/$20 max per family
Meet and greet with the teachers will be in two sessions by the student teams.
Watch your child's backpack for a flyer! Hope to see you there!

Volunteer Opportunities for 2018-2019

Plenty of volunteer opportunities to choose from. Be sure to take a look.

Some spots that desperately need filling include:

Happenings Newsletter Crew (3 more people)

7th Grade Halloween Social Chairs (3)
Bonfire Committee (5+)
8th Grade Slideshow Creator (for the EOY event)
8th Grade Historians (3+)
Community Service (2)
Staff Appreciation (10+)

Sign up here!

Any questions, just ask Megan Baker at [email protected]

2018-2019 Hingham Middle School PTO Calendar

Thank you!
Take a peek at the PTO Bulletin Board at the Front Office. It will be designed and
maintained this year by Kelly Hoppe. Thank you Kelly!

The HMS PTO is on Facebook!

Hingham Middle School PTO has a Facebook page!
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PTO Information
Please visit the HMS PTO website and check out the PTO Board in the front office, it
is updated monthly!

HMS Reminders and Information

Lost and Found

If students are missing items, please have them check at the Lost and Found table
located near the cafeteria.
located near the cafeteria.

Sign Up for the Library Media Center Afterschool

Sign up to study after school in the LMC. Just sign up before homeroom or during
lunch. This is available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Hope to see you
there.

Attention Parents! Keyboarding Class Announcement

Each year, HMS offers interested students an after school keyboarding class. We
will begin this class again in the middle of September. With the introduction of
Google ChromeBooks, the ability to properly keyboard with accuracy and eventually
speed has become extremely important. We can accommodate 16 students per 6-
week session and will run 8 sessions throughout the year. The classes fill quickly,
so we will use a "first email, first serve" procedure.

The dates will be:

Monday Session - 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, (10/8 is a holiday), 10/15, 10/22, 10/29
Tuesday Session - 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
Students will be done in time to take the late buses home. Please email Audrie
Knight at HMS if your child is interested [email protected]
In the SUBJECT LINE for the email, please send: M or T for the day requestedm
Child's first and last name and year of graduation.

Example email subject: T - Mathilda Philbea, 2024

HMPA Kick Off!

Hingham Music Parents Association (HMPA) kick off meeting will be on Monday,
September 24 at 7pm in Room 103 at Hingham High School. Join us to learn about
how you can get involved in supporting music in our schools. Any questions?
Contact Susan Willison [email protected]

Hingham Middle School SEPAC

What is a Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)?
Since 1986, Massachusetts special education law (Chapter 71B of the Mass.
General Laws) requires all public school districts to maintain a Special Education
Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). The SEPAC is comprised of parents and
guardians of children who receive special education services from Hingham Public
Schools (HPS). All parents/guardians of children receiving special education
services through HPS are eligible voting members of the Hingham SEPAC.

SEPAC Monthly Business Meetings will be held the 2nd Wednesday of the month
at the Hingham Public Library. Hope to see you there!
We can be reached at [email protected] with any questions or concerns
as well as our FB Hingham SEPAC Page

SAVE THE DATE: SEPAC Rights & Responsibilities Presentation will be held at
Town Hall from 7-9pm - Central North Conf Rm on Wednesday, October 10th in lieu
of our monthly business meeting. Presentations on 504 and IEPs will be done by
Nicole Merhill (Former Section Chief at the Office of Civil Rights in Boston) and
Pamela Coveney (Disability Law Offices)
SNAP: Join team SNAP on September 22 for a 5K, 25-mile bike ride or 50-mile bike
ride! We are partnering with the McCourt foundation, which supports people with
neurological disorders. 80% of the dollars we raise will go to support SNAP
programs. Please visit the SNAP website for further information.

Do you know HMS is on Twitter?

Follow HMS on Twitter @HinghamMidSch

Looking for what is going on daily @ HMS?

See the "Daily Notices" on the HMS homepage. This is the daily announcements
that your children hear every morning, updated so that the parents can stay in-tune
to the daily happenings in the HMS community!

Hingham Public Schools Reminders and Information

Town Meetings and Presentations

Live and taped broadcasts are available through Hingham Community Access &
Media (HCAM) on: COMCAST: Public, ch. 97; Educational, ch. 22; Govt, ch. 9
VERIZON FIOS: Public, ch. 31; Educational, ch. 29; Govt., ch. 30, the HCAM
website: hinghammedia.org or on YouTube.

Screening Committed Press Release

Please see the attached press release concerning the newly established screening
committee to assist in the superintendent search process.

GOLF TEAM MATTRESS SALE FUNDRAISER

Thinking of buying a new mattress? The 6th Annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser will be
held Saturday, September 15th in the high school cafeteria from 10am - 5pm.

New, brand name mattresses such as Simmons Beautyrest will be on display in the
cafeteria. A team of experts will be available and taking orders for mattresses at
30-50% below retail prices. Mattresses come with full factory warranties.

This fundraiser is sponsored by the Hingham High School Boys and Girls Golf
Teams. We hope to see you there!

School Committee Information

To review the School Committee meeting minutes and agendas please click here.

Hingham Community Reminders and Information

South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP)

Announces Fall Program
SNAP is pleased to announce its Fall 2018 lineup of recreational and athletic
programs for students ages 4 - 22 who receive special education services. Our Fall
programs will include: crew, learn-to-skate/learn-to-play hockey, soccer, and
programs will include: crew, learn-to-skate/learn-to-play hockey, soccer, and
yoga/Zumba. Information will be available on our
website: www.southshoresnap.com. Please direct any questions to
[email protected]

Hingham Youth Wrestling, K-8th Grade

Learn how to wrestle, build strength, flexibility and balance, and most of all have fun.
No experience necessary, anyone can join. Sessions start Nov. 27th - March, on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm at the HHS Wrestling Room.
Please contact Damien Bogle at [email protected] to sign up or
call 508-889-5201.

Hingham Mothers Club Spring Shopping Fundraiser

Please join us on Thursday May 4th at the Hingham Community Center from 6:30-
9:00 for the 3rd annual Spring Shopping Fundraiser. We are pleased to have 16
local venders participating in this special event, all of whom will donate a portion of
their sales to the center. There will also be food, wine and raffles, all donated by
local businesses and individuals. This shopping night will directly support the efforts
of the HCC to install an elevator lift to serve and ensure the safety of all individuals
and families who gather in our community center. This improvement supports the
mission of the Hingham Community Center "To enrich the South Shore by sharing
and preserving the historic Ensign Theater House." If you are interested in joining
the Hingham Mothers Club, please contact Darleen Lannon
at [email protected] or http://www.hinghammothersclub.org/home.html

School The World Information Session

Be a World Changer!!! Please join us for an information session with School The
World on SEPTEMBER 26th, at 7pm at Hingham High School. School The World
is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives by working to make
quality education accessible to all children and families living in rural villages in
Central America. Join high school volunteers like you from all over Massachusetts!
To get more information you can contact Natalie Hambor
at [email protected] or visit their
website www.schooltheworld.org. Can't wait to see you there!

Troop 4 Boy Scouts

Now is the time to join the excitement of America's foremost youth program for boys-
Boy Scouts! Designed for boys ages 11 to 18, Boy Scouting combines outdoor
activities, sports, academics and more. Hingham's own Troop 4 is a 'boy led troop'
that holds weekly meetings at St. Paul's School on Monday nights, monthly camp
outs, and hikes all over New England. Any questions?
Email: [email protected] or for more information,
visit https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop4Hingham/Index.htm

South Shore Conservatory Events

South Shore Conservatory Youth Orchestra Auditions
South Shore Conservatory (SSC) announces September audition dates for school-
South Shore Conservatory (SSC) announces September audition dates for school-
aged musicians interested in being part of the 2018/19 season of South Shore
Conservatory Youth Orchestra (SSCYO).Rehearsals take place at the Marshfield
High School Music Suite on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 pm. Both Symphony
and Repertory ensembles have openings for the upcoming season.

SSCYO auditions will be held Wednesday, September 12, from 6 to 8 pm, at SSC's
Ellison Center for the Arts at 64 St. George Street in Duxbury, and Wednesday,
September 19, 6 to 8 pm at South Shore Conservatory's Hingham campus at One
Conservatory Drive. Rehearsals start September 26.

Instrumentalists interested in auditioning for SSCYO may arrange an audition time

by visiting sscmusic.org/sscyo/ and completing the audition request form, or by
calling 781-934-2731, x11. Visit sscmusic.org/sscyo/ for complete information
about SSC Youth Orchestra.

For more information on all South Shore Conservatory programs,

visit sscmusic.org or find South Shore Conservatory on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest
and Instragram.

South Shore Conservatory Youth Chorus Open Rehearsal

South Shore Conservatory (SSC) invites singers in grades three through six who are
interested in participating in the 2018/19 season of SSC Youth Chorus to an open
rehearsal/pizza party on Monday, September 10, 5 to 6 pm at SSC's Ellison Center
for the Arts, 64 St. George Street in Duxbury.
The mission of SSC Youth Chorus is to bring students together to sing and learn in a
supportive environment and foster a sense of community and joy through music.
Chorus rehearsals are Monday afternoons, 5 to 6 pm, and the group performs three
times during the year.
SSC Youth Chorus Conductor Peter Mundt's goal for the ensemble is to grow his
students' love of singing and performing. A Marshfield resident and music educator
with over 25 years of experience, Mundt provides students with exciting musical
experiences that challenge them in a safe and supportive environment. In addition to
teaching general music to elementary students in the Scituate Public Schools
system, Mundt is a guitarist, bassist and singer who performs in and around the
South Shore and Boston.
SSC Youth Chorus's open rehearsal will be followed by a pizza party, open to all
attendees. For complete program and tuition information about SSC Youth Chorus,
visit sscmusic.org/sscyc/ or call SSC's Duxbury Campus Manager Nancy Meredith
at 781-934-2731, x11. For more information about all programs and performances,
visit sscmusic.org or follow South Shore Conservatory on Facebook, Twitter,
Pinterest or Instagram.

Company Theater News

ACT to Hold Auditions for A Chorus Line
The Academy of The Company Theatre (A.C.T.) Conservatory announces auditions
for teen actors ages 13 to 18 for the musical theatre sensation A Chorus Line, on
Wednesday, September 26 and Friday, September 28, 3:30 to 6 pm at The
Company Theatre Center for the Arts, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell. Actors must
Company Theatre Center for the Arts, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell. Actors must
attend both audition days. The production is directed by Jordie Saucerman, with
music direction by Melissa Carubia and choreography by Sally Forrest.
Audition candidates should bring a headshot, arrive dressed for movement, and be
prepared to read from the script, available on site. Prepare to sing 32 bars of a song
in a similar musical style, songs from A Chorus Line are acceptable. Sheet music
must be supplied for the accompanist. A resume is helpful but not required. A $20
non-refundable audition fee is due upon arrival.Tuition for A Chorus Line classes and
production is $425 per student, some financial assistance is available..
Rehearsals begin the week of October 1. Performances of A Chorus Line are held
on January 25, 26 and 27, 2019. Tickets are available at companytheatre.com
.

Open Auditions for Disney's Mulan Jr.

The Academy of The Company Theatre (A.C.T.) announces auditions for youth
actors ages 8 to 15 for their upcoming production of Disney's Mulan
Jr., on Wednesday, September 5 and Thursday, September 6, from 3:30 to 6:00
pm at The Company Theatre Center for Performing Arts, 30 Accord Park Drive,
Norwell. Disney's Mulan Jr. has music and lyrics by David Zippel, Jeanine Tesori,
Stephen Schwartz, Matthew Wilder, Alexa Junge, with adapted and arranged music,
and additional music and lyrics by Bryan Louiselle, book adapted and additional
lyrics by Patricia Cotter, based on the 1998 Disney film Mulan, and the story "Fa
Mulan" by Robert D. San Souci. The production is directed by Kevin Mark Kline,
with music direction by Melissa Carubia and choreography by John Crampton.

In Disney's Mulan Jr., the setting is ancient China, and the Huns have invaded. The
young girl Mulan defies the village matchmaker, takes up arms, and disguises
herself as a boy in order to serve in the army. With her mischievous dragon Mushu
by her side, Mulan prepares for a great battle, where she must choose between
revealing her true identity as a girl or saving all of China with her master plan. Based
on the Disney animated film, Mulan Jr. brings this ancient world to life with
memorable hit songs and a story that warmly celebrates bravery, culture, and honor

Actors should be strong singers and dancers, and plan to attend both days of
auditions, which includes learning a song, movement, and character work. Students
of all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Not all audition candidates will
be cast.

Open Auditions for Oliver

The award-winning Company Theatre announces non-equity open call auditions for
the musical classic Oliver! on Monday, September 17, 6:30 to 8 pm for children, 7:30
pm for adults, at The Company Theatre Center for Performing Arts, 30 Accord Park
Drive, Norwell. Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, September 18. Oliver!'s book,
music and lyrics are by Lionel Bart. The show is directed by Zoe Bradford and Jordie
Saucerman, with music direction by Steve Bass and choreography by Sally Forrest.
All roles are open for casting. Further information and a rehearsal schedule will be
available at auditions.
The beloved Charles Dickens novel springs to life in Lionel Bart's musical that has
become an international classic. Follow the young orphan boy Oliver on a wild
adventure through Victorian England as he encounters such colorful characters as
the cruel undertaker Mr. Sowerbury, the charmingly clever street waif known as the
Artful Dodger, the conniving yet charismatic Fagin and his gang of child pickpockets,
Artful Dodger, the conniving yet charismatic Fagin and his gang of child pickpockets,
the sinister Bill Sykes and the warm-hearted Nancy. "Consider yourself at home"
with this bigger than life, action-packed,
humorous tale of loyalty and ultimately, finding love. A perfect offering for the whole
family during the holiday season.

A.C.T. Fall Performing Arts Workshops

The Academy of the Company Theatre (A.C.T.) announces a new teen and
adult Fall Performing Arts Workshops series, now open to the general public for
registration. All programs are held at The Company Theatre Center for the
Performing Arts, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell.

You've Got The Part -- Now What?

Sunday, September 23, 10 am to 1 pm
Fee: $60
(Teens and Adults) Actor and Director Danny Bolton, member of the Actor's Equity
Association (AEA) teaches students about effective methods to approach roles
through the rehearsal process. What are the tools that will enhance the actor's
performance? What questions should the actor be asking of the directorial team?
How can an actor break bad habits? How can the actor make the most out of
rehearsal time and individual work? Under the perspective and guidance of a
working actor/director theatre artist, students have a unique glimpse into what skills
and approaches the actor can contribute to the rehearsal room, so that the
performance is dynamic and rich.

Actors, Safety and Self-Advocacy

Sunday, October 21, 11 am to 12:30 pm
Fee: $25
(For ages 14+) A predominantly lecture-style class which aims to instill in actors the
notion that they are responsible for being their own safety advocate out in the
professional world. This class introduces critical skills and concepts that are not
generally covered in college theatre education. Learn basic methods to safety-
check stage combat weapons, the importance of knowing personal limits, how and
when to ask appropriate questions related to safety, the importance of self-
advocating in the face of a safety-related issue, and what the chain of command to
address your safety concerns. While useful at all ages, this class is particularly
important for students heading to collegiate theatre programs, and young theatre
practitioners entering the professional arena.

Choreography Workshop with Jocelyn

Sunday, November 18, 11 am to 1 pm
Fee: $35
(For ages 12-18) Students learn to utilize dance as a vehicle for storytelling and
expressing themes. The class collectively brainstorms ideas, choosing one to
develop as a short piece, performed with music by the workshop's end.

Registration is now open for these fall workshops and space is limited. To register,
or for complete A.C.T program details, class schedules and more,
visitcompanytheatre.com/academy, or call 339-469-1776.
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