Dear HMS Community, I hope that everyone has returned to a sense of normalcy after this week’s treacherous storm. Obviously it was a very short week with the cancellation of school on Monday and Tuesday. These days do have to be made up at the end of the school year. Unfortunately, we had to postpone the presentation featuring chainsaw artist Mike Higgins due to the wet conditions. This school-wide assembly is now scheduled for Monday, November 5th in the afternoon. Students should dress appropriately as they will be outdoors after lunch for the majority of the afternoon. The forecast calls for a cool and dry day at this time. HMS students have been enjoying the activities this week that are part of out PTO Magazine Fundraiser. Last week, students received a duck key chain with a lanyard and won cash prizes if they returned their address booklet on time. This week, students were told that if they wear they duck in school, they may be “hunted” by the duck hunter and win additional prizes. The duck hunter is a different staff member everyday. This “duck hunting” will continue through next week and takes place at lunch or during passing from class to class. The different activities have been a really fun and positive way to involve our students with the fundraiser and has fostered tremendous participation. These activities are only one part of the fundraiser. Remember that magazine orders are due on November 7th. This is the only turn-in day for orders. For two orders or more, students will win prize incentives. For six magazine orders, students will win a Plinko Chip for a chance to win cash including having their name entered in to a $100 cash drawing. Remember that 40% of all money raised goes directly to Hurley Middle School, and all checks are made payable to HMS-PTO. Any student that did not receive the packet should see Mrs. Souto or Mrs. Ferrara in the Main Office. Students in all History and Social Science classes have been given the option to write a Veteran’s Day Essay. This is not a graded activity, but is organized by the town’s Armed Service Memorial Committee and supported by our History Department. The Armed Service Committee will select one middle school student’s essay (250-500 words, double-spaced) and present that student with an award on the November 17th Veteran’s Day Observance at the Town Hall. The winner will also receive a $50 gift certificate. Please note that the Lifetouch Picture Re-take Session will take place on Tuesday, December 4th. This date has been rescheduled because of the fact that school was cancelled this past Monday. I had the opportunity to participate in Ms. Bouchard’s physical education class yesterday, which was a lot of fun! The picture above is of me along with Ms. Bouchard, and students Andrew Lancellotti and Mitch Blanchard. In addition to many others in the class, we competed in the “Pacer,” which is part of the Physical Fitness Unit. I’d like to thank Ms. Bouchard and all of the students that were either participants or spectators for this exciting, yet exhausting afternoon! Andrew, Mitch, and I were the three finalists for this particular class, with Andrew winning and remaining the school’s record holder. I also enjoyed my experience visiting Mrs. Dumas’ ELA class yesterday. When I entered the darkened room I was surprised to see the entire class on the floor on top of blankets reading ghost stories and local legends aloud by a “campfire” with flashlights. This was very creepy, yet entertaining. It was a wonderful culminating activity for Mrs. Dumas’ unit on Mystery. Students also shared their own personal “ghost stories,” and I had the opportunity to share one of my own! There is a picture included later in this newsletter. I would like to remind everyone that the next meeting of the Seekonk School Committee is Monday, November 5th. Also, there is no school on Election Day, November 6th. This is a district in-service day. Furthermore, I would like to remind you that the Seekonk Town Meeting is Tuesday, November 13th at 7 pm.

Sincerely, Dr. Whalen

 Season  Summary  from  Boys’  Soccer  Coach  Dennis  Durand…..    This  soccer  season  started  with  a  bang!  The  young  Warriors  team  felt  confident  out  of  the  gates  with  an  early  win  and  a  tie.  Then  the  Warriors  started  to  skid,  losing  several  games  in  a  row.  Many  of  these  games  could  have  gone  either  way,  but  the  Warriors  never  got  the  ball  to  bounce  their  way.  However,  it  is  very  important  to  note  that  the  Warriors  never  got  down  on  themselves!    This  week,  Hurricane  Sandy  came  along  and  blew  all  of  their  bad  luck  away.  With  extra  rest  and  some  Halloween  candy,  the  Seekonk  Warriors  boys’  soccer  team  wrapped  up  their  season  with  a  great  4-­‐1  win  against  Raynham  at  home.  The  Warriors  played  an  excellent  game  with  goal  contributions  from  four  different  players.  For  some,  this  was  their  last  middle  school  soccer  game,  so  it  was  nice  to  send  them  out  on  a  winning  note!    I  would  like  to  acknowledge  all  of  the  players  on  the  team  this  year.  All  of  them  are  great  students,  friends  and  teammates.  Whether  it  was  on  the  field  or  in  study  hall,  all  of  the  players  worked  hard  this  season.  I  personally  feel  very  lucky  to  have  had  such  a  great  group  of  individuals  to  coach.  I  am  very  proud  of  the  way  that  they  handled  themselves  on  and  off  the  field.    Luke  Robitaille     Michael  Cabral    Wesley  Gallishaw     Craig  Disano    Andrew  Santos     Nathan  Pickett    Devon  Bento     Trevor  Lopez    Adam  O'Malley     Ethan  Paiva    Matthew  Motta     Evan  Pacheco    Kody  Belmore     Jared  Contois    John  Medeiros     Matthew  Silveira    Connor  Pozzi   Next week’s newsletter will include a summary from Coach DaSilva on the Lady Warrior’s Soccer Season

   Health  Education  Newsletter    6th  Grade:  We  have  successfully  made  it  past  the  Puberty  topic!    Students  will  now  be  learning  about  Inhalants,  toxic/volatile  substances  that  are  inhaled  with  the  purpose  of  causing  euphoria,  or  ”getting  high.”  Students  will  be  learning  the  short-­‐term  and  long-­‐term  dangers  of  doing  this,  especially  the  fact  that  even  trying  this  one  time  can  be  deadly!    7th  Grade:  Students  are  now  finishing  up  with  Stress  Management  and  will  be  beginning  Anger  Management.  The  unit  test  on  these  two  topics  will  be  coming  up  within  the  next  two  weeks.    8th  Grade:  Students  have  begun  working  on  their  ChooseMyPlate.gov  Diet  Analysis  Project.  Students  should  finish  90%  of  this  project  in  class  if  they  are  using  their  class  time  wisely.  I  am  available  after  school  if  students  need  extra  time.  Due  to  the  cancellation  of  school  on  10/29  &  10/30  the  due  dates  for  this  project  have  been  changed.  Students  in  8/WHITE  &  8/BLUE,  due  date  is  now  on  November  9th.  Students  in  8/PINK,  due  date  for  their  project  is  now  on  November  13th.  Remember  that  projects  need  to  be  turned-­‐in  in  a  two-­‐pocket  folder.  Refer  to  the  project  description  and  grading  rubric  for  additional  information.  All  updates  have  been  put  on  Edline. Below is a photo of students participating in Mrs. Dumas’ ELA “Campfire in the Classroom”

Congratulations to the 7th Grade Blue Team “On -A- Roll” Students of the Month. These students were recognized this morning at a breakfast for their positive contributions to the Blue Team. Some of these contributions include positive attitude, hard work ethic, leadership, character, and academic achievement. Gabby  Blum    Azurae  Cruz    Brandon  Deering    Alexia  Desrochers    Sara  Mallon    Josh  Matson    Jaiden  Mayo    Courtney  McCaughey    Aiden  Morrison    Tyler  Moreira    Kyle  Sanborn    Raven  Santos    Angel  Tousignan

Attention parents and students of:

Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School LIFETOUCH WILL BE AT YOUR SCHOOL

FOR A RETAKE/MAKE-UP DAY ON:

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

THIS IS FOR ANY STUDENT WHO:

Was absent on picture day forgot their envelope … or … was not satisfied with their portraits

If you would like to have your child’s picture retaken you must return your complete package to the photographer on Retake/Makeup Day. Your child will be re-photographed and a new portrait package will be printed for you.

If your child was absent or forgot his/her envelope on picture

day, you must send in your envelope on Retake/Makeup Day;

extra envelopes are available at the school office. Your child’s

picture will be taken and your package will be printed from the

order selection on your order/payment envelope.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT

LIFETOUCH CUSTOMER SERVICE AT: (800) 697-4451

OR (508) 946-0777

 BAND  DATES  TO  KEEP  IN  MIND:    Monday  Nov.  5th  EARLY  JAZZ-­‐  7:15-­‐  8:00    ***  Students  will  need  a  ride  to  school.  Please  enter  through  the  tower  doors.    Tuesday  Nov.  13th  EARLY  JAZZ-­‐  7:15-­‐8:00  ***  Again,  students  will  need  a  ride  to  school.    December  6th-­‐  Tree  Lighting  at  Seekonk  Town  Hall-­‐  Brass  Choir  Only    December  8th-­‐  District  Auditions-­‐  Marshfield  MA    December  13th-­‐  Holiday  Concert-­‐  6:00-­‐7:00  8:00    December  19th-­‐  Swansea  Mall  -­‐HMS  Concert  Band  and  Jazz  Band

HMS Boys Basketball Tryouts Girls  Basketball  Mon.  November  5th     Grade  6  and  7     4:30  –  6:00  Wed.  November  7th     Grade  6  and  7     2:30  –  4:00  Thu.  November  8th     Grade  8     2:30  –  4:00  Fri.  November  9th     Grade  8     2:30  –  4:00    Boys  Basketball  Fri.  November  2nd     Grade  6     2:30  –  4:00  Mon.  November  5th     Grade  7     2:30  –  4:00  Wed.  November  7th     Grade  7     4:30  –  6:00  Thu.  November  8th     Grade  8     4:30  –  6:00  Fri.  November  9th     Grade  8     4:30  –  6:00   Girls’ Coach: Paul Botelho botelhop@seekonk.k12.ma.us Boys’ Coach: Tom Holden holdent@seeekonk.k12.ma.us

Massasoit League Basketball Schedule 2012-2013 Each team will play division opponents twice and non-division opponents once

Div A. Div. B. Bridgewater Case Middleboro Somerset Raynham Dighton Berkley Rehoboth Taunton Catholic Seekonk Freetown-Lakeville Westport Norton

Date Home Away Monday, November 26, 2012 Taunton Catholic Middleboro Norton Bridgewater Raynham Berkley Tuesday, November 27, 2012 Seekonk Westport Dighton Rehoboth Somerset Case Taunton Catholic Norton Berkley Bridgewater Middleboro Freetown-Lakeville Thursday, November 29, 2012 Somerset Freetown-Lakeville Seekonk Raynham Westport Taunton Catholic Berkley Rehoboth Case Middleboro Norton Dighton Tuesday, December 04, 2012 Westport Somerset Rehoboth Seekonk Dighton Case Taunton Catholic Raynham Freetown-Lakeville Berkley Bridgewater Middleboro

Thursday, December 06, 2012 Dighton Taunton Catholic Case Berkley Rehoboth Bridgewater Raynham Somerset Middleboro Westport Norton Seekonk Monday, December 10, 2012 Freetown-Lakeville Taunton Catholic Middleboro Berkley Norton Raynham Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Rehoboth Westport Somerset Dighton Seekonk Case Norton Berkley Freetown-Lakeville Bridgewater Middleboro Raynham Thursday, December 13, 2012 Freetown-Lakeville Seekonk Somerset Berkley Bridgewater Case Middleboro Rehoboth Westport Norton Dighton Raynham Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Rehoboth Somerset Seekonk Dighton Case Westport Berkley Taunton Catholic Norton Freetown-Lakeville Raynham Bridgewater Thursday, December 20, 2012 Somerset Taunton Catholic Freetown-Lakeville Case Westport Bridgewater Rehoboth Norton Dighton Berkley Seekonk Middleboro

Thursday, January 03, 2013 Case Rehoboth Somerset Seekonk Westport Dighton Middleboro Taunton Catholic Bridgewater Norton Berkley Raynham Tuesday, January 08, 2013 Taunton Catholic Case Bridgewater Somerset Berkley Seekonk Raynham Westport Middleboro Dighton Rehoboth Freetown-Lakeville Thursday, January 10, 2013 Westport Seekonk Rehoboth Dighton Case Somerset Taunton Catholic Freetown-Lakeville Berkley Middleboro Raynham Norton Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Case Norton Berkley Westport Seekonk Bridgewater Somerset Middleboro Rehoboth Raynham Freetown-Lakeville Dighton Thursday, January 17, 2013 Somerset Westport Seekonk Rehoboth Case Dighton Bridgewater Taunton Catholic Freetown-Lakeville Raynham Norton Middleboro Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Norton Somerset Westport Freetown-Lakeville Bridgewater Dighton Raynham Case Taunton Catholic Rehoboth

Thursday, January 24, 2013 Westport Rehoboth Dighton Somerset Case Seekonk Norton Taunton Catholic Bridgewater Berkley Freetown-Lakeville Middleboro Monday, January 28, 2013 Taunton Catholic Bridgewater Raynham Freetown-Lakeville Middleboro Norton Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Rehoboth Case Seekonk Somerset Dighton Westport Thursday, January 31, 2013 Somerset Rehoboth Dighton Seekonk Westport Case Raynham Taunton Catholic Berkley Freetown-Lakeville Middleboro Bridgewater Tuesday, February 05, 2013 Berkley Norton Bridgewater Freetown-Lakeville Raynham Middleboro Taunton Catholic Seekonk Thursday, February 07, 2013 Taunton Catholic Berkley Freetown-Lakeville Norton Bridgewater Raynham Championship game will be played the week of February 11th

     A  Message  from  Assistant  Principal  Mrs.  Westcoat    Another  week  is  over  and  we  are  already  into  November!    Where  does  the  time  go?    While  it  was  only  a  three-­‐day  week,  the  students  came  back  to  school  on  Wednesday  ready  to  give  110%  effort!    Our  theme  this  week  was  staying  positive!    Your  kids  make  our  jobs  so  easy!    Thank  you  for  sharing  them  with  us.          I  would  like  to  remind  you  that  students  should  be  dropped  off  no  earlier  than  7:45am.    The  mornings  are  getting  colder  and  students  should  not  be  standing  outside  in  inclement  weather.    Also,  when  picking  up  students  after  an  extra  help  session  or  a  club,  please  remember  that  pick  up  is  at  3:25.  

 From  the  Library…    EasyBib  

EasyBib  is  an  online  tool  that  students  can  use  to  generate  citations.    We  participated  in  a  free  trial  last  year  with  great  results.    Works  Cited  pages  were  much  more  accurate  than  those  created  without  EasyBib,  and  students  also  preferred  this  method  of  citation  generation.    

Based  on  this  success,  we  started  a  subscription  for  all  HMS  students  this  year.    Students  will  be  trained  in  EasyBib  as  research  projects  arise.  So  far,  all  8th  grade  and  yellow  team  students  have  been  trained  in  the  bibliography  portion  of  EasyBib  and  have  set  up  their  accounts.  The  high  school  has  also  purchased  a  subscription,  so  our  students  will  be  using  this  tool  going  forward.         Unless  otherwise  directed,  all  citations  should  be  in  MLA  7  format.  Also,  although  this  tool  will  help  with  the  citation  process,  students  have  been  instructed  that  they  are  ultimately  responsible  for  the  accuracy  of  their  citations.    Therefore,  they  need  to  ensure  that  the  fields  of  the  EasyBib  form  contain  the  correct  information  and  that  capitalization  is  accurate  before  they  generate  the  citation.