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Source Book 2009-2010

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HPTA: A Look Inside

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HPTA 2009 - 2010 Board

 Printable Source Book

Tips & FAQ

The Hopkinton PTA: An Overview of the Organization and its Role

The Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association (HPTA) is a non-profit organization comprised of parents, teachers, administrators and other community members. It is chartered as part of the Massachusetts and national PTAs, and it follows their bylaws. The HPTA’s mission is to support the enrichment and betterment of the Hopkinton Public Schools through direct volunteer work, advocacy and donations. In addition, it provides a forum for communication among parents, teachers, administrators and the community.

The HPTA supports all of Hopkinton’s schools, making it a unique structure compared to other towns that have several individual school PTAs. This helps the HPTA better align resources to meet its goals, as evidenced by its budgeting of more than $2 million for the Hopkinton School System since the organization’s inception in 1993. To support this structure, the HPTA is comprised of a town-wide board as well as school-based boards headed by co-vice presidents, who are town-wide board members. The town-wide board is responsible for system-wide fundraising, parent education, communication, and teacher support. Meanwhile, school-based boards provide school enrichment programs, extracurricular programs, and facilitate volunteer needs.

Fundraising proceeds are designated to the general HPTA budget, from which funds are allocated based upon input from the HPTA Board, the Superintendent of Schools, and School Principals. The HPTA believes funds should support ALL Hopkinton students. For the 2009/2010 school year, individual school boards received 65% of the budget, while the remaining 35% was utilized for system-wide activities such as classroom materials, professional support and parent programs.

Supporting the Mission: 2009/2010 Theme
The HPTA is proud to announce that “Teachers and Parents: Partners in Education” will be its 2009/2010 theme. We hope to build a stronger relationship with our teachers in our district this year by having our School Co-VPs attend more teacher meetings. And in return, have more teachers attend our general meetings. By making the communication lines stronger with our teachers, we hope to strengthen our children’s educational system.

The organization continues to move forward with its ambitious goal of becoming greener. This year we will begin solely publishing The Runner online on the HPTA blog after the September issue. Converting The Runner from print to an online publication will save approximately $8,500. Also this year we have an improved dynamic online Source Book. And finally we will be purchasing and implementing an online registration system for extracurricular classes and member dues payment.

Membership
Last year, the HPTA had 529 members, a 29% increase from the previous year. Your membership dues not only support HPTA programs, they also show your support in the HPTA’s efforts to enhance our children’s educational experience. Becoming a member is easy. For more information, visit http://www.hptaonline.com/membership.htm.

HPTA Communication
The HPTA is committed to keeping school families current on important school information. Be sure to look for updates through the following sources: this sourcebook; online at the HPTA’s website (www.hptaonline.com) and in The Runner blog (http://hptaonline.blogspot.com); at the State of the Schools Forum broadcast on HCAM; at Back-to-School Nights; during Principal Coffee Hours; and at HPTA general meetings.

The HPTA will continue using electronic channels such as weekly membership emails, the online Source Book, E-Flyers via the Hopkinton Public School System’s Listserv, the HPTA website (www.hptaonline.com), The Runner blog (http://hptaonline.blogspot.com) and Facebook to communicate information about fundraising, enrichment activities, HPTA membership, and other news.

To better serve you, please ensure that your school contact information is current on the Listserv by checking the Hopkinton Public School System’s website at www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us. Also, please bookmark www.hptaonline.com, and check regularly for important updates about HPTA programs.

2009-2010 Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association Budget

The 2009-2010 budget will be paid for by fundraising efforts that occured in the prior school year.

 2009-10 Printable HPTA Budget

HPTA Enrichment - see also http://www.hptaonline.com/enrichment.html

Center School
Kindergarten:
Black Snake Woman and Traveling Medicine Dog – Nov 16 and 17
     Read more at http://www.hptaonline.com/pdf/2009-11-16_CS_BlackSnakeWoman.pdf
Len Cabral – Master Storyteller - Feb 1
      Read more at www.hptaonline.com/pdf/Kindergarten_LenCabral_Feb2010.pdf
Bug Works - April 6-7
1st Grade
Animal Adventure - November 9
     Read more at http://www.hptaonline.com/pdf/2009-11-09_CS_AnimalAdventures.pdf
Michael Glaser - Writers workshop - January 19 and 21
Historical Perspectives - Laura Ingalls Wilder - March 15

Elmwood School
2nd Grade
Joel Warren- Character Rising - Oct 2
High Touch – High Tech: What’s the Matter? (States of Matter) – Nov 2, 3, 4, 5 &
High Touch – High Tech: Jurassic Jr. (Fossils) - Feb 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
3rd Grade
Techsploration - Simple Machines - Oct 5
Plimoth Plantation - Jan 25 & 26
David Coffin - March 8
Paul Revere House - Late Spring 2010

*This program is supported in part by a grant from the Hopkinton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Hopkins
4th Grade
High Touch/High Tech - Power of Light - Oct. 9, 13, 15 & 16
James Gelsey - Write Now! - Jan 12 (assemblies) & Feb 8, 9 & 10 (classroom visits)
Biomes - How Animals Protect Themselves - May 3, 6 & 7
5th Grade
Techsploration - Structures - Nov 19, 20, & 23
ArtQuest - Two Cultures Meet* - December 14, 15 & 17
ArtQuest - Early America I* - January 5, 7 & 8
Biomes - Introduction to Marine Animals - January 19, 20 & 21

Middle School
6th Grade
Having fun with Pyramids and Pharaohs by Fun with Science - Jan 28
An Introduction to The Odyssey by Odds Bodkin - March 5
The Art of Ancient Greece by ArtQuest - May 4, 6 & 10
7th Grade
Yoko Watkins author of "So Far from the Bamboo Grove" – October 27, 28 & 29 with special parent night on the 28th
Tim Tingle author and storyteller - May 27, 2010
Grupo Fantasia –June 4, 2010
8th Grade
Mythmasters - Jan 22

High School
Art All State Hispanic Lecture Series
Girls State French Lecture Series
Boys State Latin/Greek Program
Science Fair Prom Speaker
Student Gov’t Breakfast Book Club
Honors Art Show
Visiting Artists
Junior Post Prom Party
Jason Myles Goss – Author
The Admissions Game – Guidance Program - October 21, 2009

HPTA Fundraising & Family Fun - Highlights for 2009-10
See also http://www.hptaonline.com/fundraising.html & http://www.hptaonline.com/familyfun.html

Back by popular demand! Harlem Wizards Sunday, November 15, 2008 High School Gymnasium
New this year! van Bourgondien Bulb Sale Taking orders September 9 – 23, 2009 Pick-up bulbs in mid-October for fall planting.	Wrapping paper, gifts, pies Genevieve’s Sale Taking orders October 9 – 23, 2009 Pick-up in time for Thanksgiving. Online ordering only this year!

Hopkinton Public Schools
www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us

Teachers and Parents: Partners in Education

HPTA
www.hptaonline.com

Non-Discrimination Notice
The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School System is committed to maintaining a school environment free of harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Harassment by administrators, certified and support personnel, students, vendors and other individuals at school or at school-sponsored events is unlawful and is strictly prohibited. The Hopkinton Public School System requires all employees and students to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner with respect to their fellow employees, students and all members of the school community. Also see the HPS Public Notices section of the Source Book.