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The HPTA Mission

To support the enrichment and betterment of the Hopkinton Public Schools through direct volunteers and donations and by providing a forum of communication between parents, teachers, administrators and community.

2010-11 HPTA Board List, Budget and Annual Report Now Available

At our general meeting on Monday, May 17 we officially voted in the new slate of board members and our final budget for 2010-11. You can view them both online:
 2010-11 HPTA Budget - Approved 5/17/10
 2010-11 HPTA Board - Voted in 5/17/10 - Updated 8/13/10
 2009-10 Annual Report - Posted 6/17/10

There are still a few positions open for next year. If you or someone you know would like to fill an opening, please contact HPTA President, Cindy Bernardo at president@hptaonline.com or 508.497.9458.

Announcement: The Source Book will be online ONLY this year!

For the last two years the HPTA and Hopkinton Public Schools have simultaneously published both an online Source Book and a printed copy available for purchase. Last year only 2% of families purchased a printed Source Book. In order to avoid the duplication of efforts involved in offering both a printed and online version, the HPTA Board and HPS Administration have decided not to offer a printed Source Book this year. If you have any technical questions about using the online Source Book, please contact Amy Ritterbusch at communications@hptaonline.com. Want to know how to download the Source Book calendar to your personal online calendar or smartphone? Please visit http://hptaonline.com/webcalendar/sourcebook-tips.html.

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

2010 No-Bake Sale

HPTA Funds
Enrichment Programs * Technology * Smartboards Teacher Appreciation * Grade-Level Activities * Science Fair * College Scholarships (5) * Professional Development * Parent Education

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2010-11 Membership Drive

Stay connected with other parents using our HPTAConnect Discussion Forum and Classifieds Network for HPTA members only. Members are also eligible for discounted and priority enrollment in our popular extracurricular classes. Become a HPTA member today to take advantage of these programs! Annual dues are $15/family or $7.50/teacher.

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Scholastic Book Fairs - Grades K-8
Here's to our Heroes - Reading Saves the Day!

Book Fairs will be held during back to school nights in September for Grades K-8. Students in Grades 2-8 can bring money and shop during their library periods in Grades 2-8! Click for More Info...
Get Wimpy! Reserve your copy of Wimpy Kid 5! Exclusive paperback edition at the low price of $6.99. Orders placed at the book fair will be shipped beginning November 9 - Free Shipping! Read More...
Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are still needed and can contact the coordinators at their school. There are many ways to participate, including, set-up, assist children, parents and teachers, cashier, straightening out, restocking, and closing down the fair. Click for More Info...

Volunteer at your Child's School

For the second year, we are able to collect your volunteer preferences online. Opportunities vary by grade level. There is a different online form for each school. After you fill out one form you will have the option of filling out additional forms depending on how many children you have. Forms are due September 17 so our coordinators can start lining parents up to help with various fall events.

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HPTA Fall Extracurricular Program - Grades 1-5

Enroll your children in our popular, affordable and convenient extracurricular classes. Registration is available on a first-come first-served basis at all schools. At the time of online registration you will be able to see how many spots are left in each class. Please see the catalog for the list of classes, dates and costs. Early Bird registration begins September 10 with discounted rates for HPTA members only. New members are welcome! Please note that, as we have found in the past, the most popular classes will fill completely during the Early Bird period.

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School Council Elections

2010-11 School Council Elections will be held on Back-to-School Nights for Grades 2, 4, 5, 6 and 9. Click here to read the candidates' biographies before voting. UPDATE: One position is open unexpectedly for a 1st grade School Council Parent Representative. If you are interested, please submit your biography by September 14 to visdoherty@yahoo.com. The 1st Grade Election (if needed) will be held Tues., Sept. 21.

Carnival Volunteers & Costumes Needed

Save the date for the Carnival on the Common on October 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the Halloween Costume Sale from 12:00-2:00 p.m. We are now collecting costumes for the sale and volunteers to work at the Carnival.
New! Carnival volunteers receive 4 free Carnival tickets for each 2-hour shift worked. Contact Holly Miller at philholly@verizon.net.
Costume donations can be dropped off in the marked bins at all of the Hopkinton Schools, the Hopkinton Public Library, Colella's and Hopkinton Town Hall. Contact Amy Watson watsonamyb@gmail.com.

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