From the Nurse’s Office

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Norovirus Advisory

February 3, 2012

We have had several cases of a stomach bug, also known as norovirus throughout our school community. This virus is very contagious and easily transmitted from person-to –person. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services has sent an advisory to schools regarding this virus.

Their recommendations include: – Excluding all symptomatic individuals from school/work until a full recovery. – Practice frequent hand washing by all students and staff. – Wash hands after contact with infected individuals, on leaving affected areas or before handling food

or drinks. – Clean frequently handled objects such as door handles and railings

The Hopkinton School District procedure for the specific symptoms of this virus include: – Exclusion from school for 24 hours once vomiting and diarrhea have stopped. – Exclusion from school with a temperature greater than 100 degrees. – No Tylenol or Motrin to reduce a fever for 24 hours before returning to school. – A student must be able to eat all meals before returning to school following vomiting/diarrhea.

The Norovirus Fact Sheet can be found on the N.H. DHHS web site: (dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdc/documents/norovirus.pdf)

From the Guidance Office

Semester 2 Add/Drop period has ended. During this upcoming week, guidance counselors will visit English classes to help students evaluate their four-year plans and select courses for the 2012-2013 school year. More information for parents is forthcoming.

Team Oz-Ram wins Safety Award

The highlight of this weekend’s FIRST competition in Boston was receiving the Underwriter’s Laboratory Industrial Safety Award. This award is given to the team who incorporated safety into robot design and team procedures. This effort was driven by Ian Russell. This is something he has worked on for 4 years as the teams safety captain. Awesome job by Ian.

Team Oz Ram

HHS FIRST Robotics Team participated in the “Week Zero” practice session before the Granite State Regionals next weekend.  Check out the picture of Dean Kamen, founder of FIRST, posing with Oz-Ram team member Lizzie Busby..
The FIRST Robotics team from Hopkinton and John Stark High Schools, Team Oz-Ram, will be competing at the BAE Granite State Regional competition at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester on Thursday March 3rd through Saturday March 5th.  Come watch the “Tin Man” play this year’s game “Logo-Motion” against robots and teams from all over the country and from as far away as Brazil. .Doors open on Friday and Saturday at 9:00AM and admission is FREE!!  For more information about Team Oz-Ram and the robot Tin Man, visit their website at www.oz-ram.com.  For information on this regional event, go to www.usfirst.org.

Interact Students doing well in Honduras

“Just a quick shout-out:  your HHS students are awesome!  The kids are working hard in very hot sun, little shade at site this year, and no complaints whatsoever. In fact, they are challenging themselves to finish a large 3-room school all the way up to the rafters before we leave. They are all curious, speaking Spanish, flexible, adaptable and uncomplaining. We have a 1-hour commute over a dusty, bumpy road each day, but they don’t seem to mind.

Will take photos soon and send along to give you an idea of the worksite. (Won’t send pictures of the beach and palm trees. No need to make anyone jealous!!!!)

Peace.

-Mary”

Athletics

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Thanks to our Small Business Class and Marklin Candles

The Small Business class presented our school with a check in the amount of 639.55 for our student support fund. This money was a result of a partnership with Marklin Candles and the students’ real-world business initiative. The class, led by Kate Backman, worked with Mr. and Mrs. Marklin to design, create, market, and sell candles whereby a portion of the profits went to support students in our community. This was an excellent educational opportunity that fostered a great community connection and real world experiences. It could not have been done without the strong efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Marklin and Ms. Backman.

A Healthier You for the New Year

A Healthier You for the New Year

A Community Presentation Supporting

Healthy Living in Hopkinton

Thursday, January 7, 2010

6:30 PM

Are you thinking about making healthy lifestyle changes?

Please join us for a discussion about health, fitness, and nutrition.

Angie G. Klingler, MD (Family Tree Health Care) will cover metabolic disorders associated with obesity and other health related issues.

Christine Stockwell, PT, MS (Stockwell Physical Therapy) will talk about cross training for injury prevention and will demonstrate proper shoveling techniques.

Cindy Glass, CPT (Cindy’s Yoga & Fitness) will share fitness information and talk about her fitness classes.

Arlene McGrath, NCSF-CPT (apm fitness llc) will facilitate the discussion and talk about nutrition and ‘food as fuel’.

Amy Blake Licata (Blake’s All Natural) will hand out coupons for Blake’s All Natural food products.

Please RSVP to Arlene McGrath at apmfitness@aol.com.

Please email Arlene with specific questions or topics.

See you on January 7 at the Harold Martin School

Sponsored by the Hopkinton PTA

Child care provided by the HHS National Honor Society

Student Council Lends a Hand to Those in Need

The HMHS Student Council purchased gifts for families in our community working with Marilyn Breshaw.  Happy Holiday’s to all.