The Pirate News - Town of Hull

The Pirate News
November 28, 2012
Memorial Middle School
Anthony Hrivnak, Principal
Holiday Concert
Mark your Calendar!! The Holiday Concert will take place on Tuesday, December 18 th at 7:00 p.m. in
the Memorial Middle School Auditorium. Come enjoy the sounds of our students as they demonstrate
all they have learned in Band and Chorus this year.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
You can help the students of Memorial Middle School with virtually no effort! Just register your Stop
and Shop card online (or we can do it for you) and a percentage of every purchase will be sent to
Memorial Middle school. This fundraiser does not cost you anything. Cards must be registered once
each school year. To register, go to the following website:
www.stopandshop.com/aplus
Click on the small light green box that reads “Register Your Card.” You will need to enter the first
three letters of your last name and all 13 digits on the back of your Stop and Shop card. The whole
process takes less than 2 minutes. You can also call 1-877-275-2758 and register your card. All
proceeds will be used to fund student activities and field trips. Memorial can also register your card,
stop by the front office and fill out a simple form and we will register your card. Please bring your card
with you to register.

District and School Report Cards
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) produce a report card
for each school district and for each school in the district. The report cards have three areas of
performance:
Part I: Student Enrollment and Teacher Qualifications
Part II: Student Achievement
Part III: Accountability
Copies of the report card are available on the DESE website and are also available in the front office of
each school.
Everybody Dance!
The next school dance will be on Friday, December 14 th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The cost of admission
is $8. However, if students donate a non-perishable food item or a canned good, the cost of admission
is $6. Canned goods are donated to Wellspring and all funds raised are used to support other student
activities. Dances are organized by the Student Council under the direction of their advisors, Michele
Hanley and Susan O’Connell.
Student Government
A thank you is extended to all students that ran for a student government position! The following students were
elected to student government:
Election Results: President: Jack Dahill
Vice-President: Jacqueline Gampel
Secretary:
Rachel Richman
Treasurer:
Erin Shea
Representatives:
Grade 6: Ciara Redfearn Grade 8: Richard Barone
Emma Ryan
Thomas Chase
Megan Walsh
Cali Mullen
Lillian Whelan
Jamie Froio
Taryn Johnson
Grade 7: Victoria Fuda
Christian Olivieri
Zakary Purcell
Olivia Smith
Student government has already organized one dance and is in the process of organizing a second dance. They
have also collected almost 100 lbs. of canned goods.

Honor Roll – First Term
Grade 6 High Honors:
Ashley, Sarah
Carpenter, Krista
Dunn, Leah
Fenelon, Benjamin
Fitz Marquez, Aurianne
Froio, Nathan
Goode, Jessica
Haeck, William
Healey, Sean
Merrigan, William
Miller, Kyle
Minucci, Jaren
Saniuk, Brian
Walsh Pederson, Haley
White, Charlotte
Wood, Brandon
Grade 6 Honors:
Albert, Alyssa
Amador, Cristian
Barone, James
Ciulla Sestito, Hudson
Coogan, Keeva
Egersheim, Mary
Eleuteri, Carrie
Fanning, Michael
Hansen, Alexia
Hart, Callula
Jacques, Joshua
Jones, Victoria
Kearns, Jacqueline
Kenney, Terence
Lees, Hannah
Maxwell, Jillian
McDonald, Paul
Merrigan, Jonathan
Neville, Grace
O'Donnell, Brendan
O'Neill, Thomas
Punchard, Katie
Reppucci, Emily
Richardson, Megan
Scanlan, Nicholas
Shields, Carol Ann
Spadea, Dillon
Stanley, Allison
Thornton, Erica
Vieira, Kevin
Walsh, Megan
Whelan, Lillian
Grade 7 High Honors:
Abatuno, John
Boyd, Jennifer
Burke, Shea
Chenette, Hailey
Dahill, Sarah
Diemer, Hannah
DosAnjos, Caio
Fuda, Victoria
Jenkins, Melaney
Menice, Emily
Olivieri, Christian
Richardson, Madeline
Richardson, Maeve
Rymaszewski, Matthew
Smyth, Kelly
Grade 7 Honors:
Beacher, Mason
Beattie, Cecilia
Caulfield, Zachary
Cederquist, Hailey
Davis, Ava
Delaney, Jessica
Devitt, Faith
Dolan, Riley
Dunn, Megan
Evans, Bryce
Gardiner, David
Kelly, Olivia
O'Reilly, Ronin
Pearlman, Sheila
Peters, Jake
Purcell, Zakary
Smith, Olivia
Swanson, Kendall
Tramontana, Julia
Williamson, Matthew
Grade 8 High Honors:
Barone, Richard
Coffey, Joseph
Dahill, John
Gonzalez, Luis
Healey, Daria
Muldoon, Erin
O'Donnell, Erin
Saniuk, Lauren
Grade 8 Honors:
Barry, Fernand
Belleville, Mackenzie
Bennett, Brianna
Costa, Dean
Davis, Alexander
Dennison, Thomas
Foresta, Stacia
French, Jason
Hogan, Michael Anthony
Johnson, Taryn
Larsen, Jillian
Leahy, Aidan
Leahy, Kiernan
Nutile, Autumn
O'Donnell, Emily
Prestia, Francesco
Richman, Rachel
Rosado, James
Shea, Erin
St.John, Danielle
Thornton, Hailey
Wagner, Ethan
Weber, Tucker

Pep Band
The band program continues to expand! Mr. St. George, our Memorial music teacher, is working with
Mr. Barkon, our Hull High School music teacher, to grow the band. The 8 th grade band travels to the
high school for first period every day to practice with the high school band. This combined band has
performed at two football games and at the high school pep rally.
8 th Grade Dues
The second payment of 8 th Grade Dues will be collected on Thursday, December 13 th during first
period. A letter explaining dues was sent home with the first term report cards. The total amount to be
paid is $180 per student. This amount is $30 greater than last year due to increased cost of
transportation. Checks must be made payable to Memorial Middle School. This amount also covers
the cost of the yearbook and a breakfast for yearbook distribution. Payments can be spread over 6
months. The payment plan will bring the monthly cost to $30. Payments will be due each month on
the following days:
Thursday, November 15 th
Thursday, December 13 th
Thursday, January 17 th
Thursday, February 14 th
Thursday, March 14 th
Thursday, April 11 th
8th Grade Celebration – Parent Meeting
The next meeting of the 8 th Grade Celebration Committee will take place on Tuesday, December 4 th ,
at 7:00 p.m. in the 7th grade Large Group Room (LGR). All are invited to attend and help out.
School Council
The next School Council meeting will be on Thursday, December 13 th , at 6:30 p.m. in the 7th grade
Large Group Room (LGR).
Student Accident Medical Insurance Protection
Parents and guardians have the option of purchasing insurance through an outside provider. Copies can
be picked up in the front office.

PTO Update
Online Book Fair Shopping: Thanks to all who came out to the Holiday Showcase and visited our
Book Fair. In addition, we are offering online shopping from now through December 2nd. Visit
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/memorialmiddleschool7 and click the "Shop Online"
button. All purchases made through the online Fair will be delivered to the school and will be sent
home with your student about a week after the online Fair closes. If you prefer to make alternative
delivery arrangements, contact Michele Proude at mproude@hotmail.com . Books make great gifts,
and every time you purchase a book through the Book Fair, 25% of your purchase goes toward
supporting PTO activities at the school such as, field trips, the 8th grade Dance, and Arts Alive Day!
Thanks for your support of the Hull PTO.
Gift Cards: As holiday shopping is in full swing, please remember that the Hull PTO has an on-going
Gift Card Fundraiser. On the 10th of each month an order is submitted and the gift cards arrive about a
week later. You pay face value for the gift cards (a $25 gift card costs $25) and the PTO receives a
percentage back. To view the full list of gift cards, visit http://www.glscrip.com/ and on the left side of
the screen you will see the "Retailer List". Scroll to the bottom of the Pirate News to see the letter and
order form. Our next order will be placed on Monday, December 10th.
Monthly meeting update: The next PTO meeting will be held on Thursday, December 13 th , at 7:00
p.m. in the 6 th grade Large Group Room. All are invited to attend!
Stay Connected: If you are not receiving emails from Hull PTO but would like to, please contact
secretary, Madeline Rys at madelinerys@verizon.net . For up-to-the-minute updates, please “like” the
Hull PTO Facebook page :
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hull-PTO/184008478340834?fref=ts
Nurse’s Update
ForsythKids Dental is a program that comes right to Memorial Middle School. Over a dozen of our students took
advantage of this program and were seen by the program's staff. Students received dental exams by licensed
dentists. Students also had their teeth cleaned and received the following treatments as needed: fluoride
treatments, temporary fillings, and sealants. Students also received a free toothbrush and toothpaste. If any
problems were detected, students were referred to local dentists for follow-up. They all had a great experience.
If your child did not take advantage of this FREE opportunity and you would still like them to, please stop by the
table outside the main office and pick up an information packet about the program. The consent forms are inside
the packet. Your child can enroll at anytime during the school year and the ForsythKids dental staff will see
them on one of their return trips in January or in the springtime. Did I mention that this is a Free program?
Forsyth Kids Dental Program is a FREE dental program for students in Hull Public Schools. If you have dental
insurance, they will bill your insurance. However, you will not have any out-of-pocket expenses. If you do not
have dental insurance, there are no fees; the program is free.
Packets are available in the main office at Memorial. Please complete the paperwork and return to the main
office or the school nurse, Ms. Striglio.

Boot Camp
The Hull Public School's Adult Education program is offering a Morning Boot Camp to the residents of
Hull. The Boot Camp will take place on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. (12-
one hour classes, 12/11/12 - 1/31/12 Cost: $120. The instructors, Lisa Chenette and Jennifer Oliveri,
are certified in Group Exercise Training and have designed classes to help adults improve their fitness
level. Workouts focus on traditional callisthenic & body weight exercises mixed with strength training
that involves high intensity work. Participants should bring a yoga mat, towel & water bottle. Boot
Camp will be held at Hull High School. To register for this class, go to the school department website
(www.town.hull.ma.us) and click the “Hull Schools” link to download a registration form.
Communication
Communication between families and the school is vitally important to the success of our students.
Memorial Middle School will utilize two primary modes of communication, The Pirate News and the
Blackboard Connect phone system. The September 4 th edition of the Pirate News was sent home with
students. However, this edition and all future editions will be distributed electronically approximately
twice a month. Students and families can also pick up copies in the main office. If any parent would
like a copy sent home, please contact Ms. Casey in the main office at 781-925-2040, ext. 1101, or by
email at dcasey@town.hull.ma.us.
To receive The Pirate News and other announcements from the schools, follow these simple steps:
1. Go to the Town of Hull Website at www.town.hull.ma.us
2. Click on the link Email Subscriber at the bottom right hand side of the homepage.
3. Under the heading News and Announcements click in the check box next to the school or
schools that you would like to receive email messages from.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your email address.
5. Then click the Send My Request button.
6. The next screen will show a Thank You message.
7. You will receive a confirmation email that shows that you are now subscribed. You must reply
to that message to complete the subscription process.
8. You will receive one final email stating that you have subscribed.

Mark Your Calendar
12/4 8 th Grade Celebration-Parent Meeting 7:00 p.m. @ MMS 7 th Gr. LGR
12/10 School Committee/Outreach 6:00 p.m. @ HHS
12/10 School Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. @ HHS
12/11 SEPAC Meeting 7:00 p.m. @ MMS
12/13 MMS School Council 6:30 p.m. @ MMS 7 th Gr. LGR
12/13 PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m. @ MMS
12/13 8 th Grade Dues, Payment #2
12/14 Mid-term of Term 2, Progress Reports
12/18 MMS Holiday Concert 7:00 p.m. @ MMS
12/21 Progress Reports are mailed
12/21 Last day of school before Holiday Vacation
1/2 School is Open
1/3 Signed progress reports are due back

Hull Pirates Youth Basketball In-Town Registrations
Hull Pirates Youth Basketball will hold player registrations for the upcoming in town
season during the following times.
Saturday, November 17th 8:00 – 12:15 Hull High School
Wednesday, November 28th 6:30 – 8:30 Memorial Middle School Cafeteria
Thursday, November 29th 6:30 – 8:30 Jacobs School Gymnasium
The in-town program is a fun recreational league which allows children of all
abilities to develop basketball skills and compete in a friendly atmosphere. The
leagues are divided up into three divisions:
• 1st and 2nd Grade 8 Week Instructional Program
• Junior Boys and Junior Girls (Grades 3 – 5)
• Senior Boys and Senior Girls (Grades 6 – 8)
The season will run from the beginning of January through the end of March with
games played on Saturday and practices held on Sunday.
The cost to participate in the program is:
$50 – 1st/2nd Grade Program
$80 – One Child in Junior or Senior Program
$150 – Two Children in Junior or Senior Program
$200 – More than Two Children in Junior or Senior Program
Player evaluations will be held on Saturday, December 15 th , at times to be
announced later.
The league is also looking for coaches for the upcoming in-town season. All
individuals are required to submit a CORI form and pass a CORI check in order to
coach. If you are interested in coaching or have any questions related to the in-town
program, please contact Joe Kinnally at 781-925-3383 or jfkinnally@comcast.net.
Thank you,
Joe Kinnally
President
Hull Pirates Youth Basketball
Notice: The program/event listed in this material is organized and provided by independent private organizations and instructors
not employed or sponsored by or affiliated with the Town of Hull or its School Department. The program information is
provided here only for the public’s convenience and does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement. The Town and its
School Department have no responsibility or liability for said program or event. All inquiries should be directed to the
sponsoring organization.

GIFT CARDS MAKE GREAT GIFTS!
DEADLINE DECEMBER 10 TH
Major Retailers Want To Give Our Schools Money!
Dear Parents/Guardians:
We’re pleased to share some exciting news about a new fundraising program for our organization. It’s
called “scrip”, and it’s the fundraising program that works while you shop.
Scrip is simply a word that means “substitute money” – in other words, scrip is gift certificates from
national and local retailers. They’re the same gift certificates that you buy at the store. Many popular
retailers participate in our scrip program including JC Penney, The Gap, Shell, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster
and many, many others.
How can these stores help us raise money? It’s simple -- scrip participating retailers agree to sell gift
certificates to our organization at a discount. Member families like yours buy the certificates for full
face value, they redeem them for full face value, and our school keeps the difference as revenue. And
scrip is exciting, because everybody wins:
• The retailer gets cash up front and repeat business…
• You get a powerful fundraising alternative that involves no selling…
• Our school gets a regular source of revenue.
The beauty of scrip is that you put your regular household shopping dollars to work. You earn money
for our schools without spending a single additional penny. Just spend your regular shopping dollars
with scrip at the stores that participate in the scrip program! And scrip can be used for just about any
household purchase including food, clothing, entertainment, gasoline and even dining out.
On the reverse side of this flyer is a partial list of some selected scripts that you may like to purchase.
For a full list of participating retail stores and selection you may view them at www.glscrip.com.
Please make sure you fill out the form and submit your check with your order made out to the
“Hull PTO”. Our next order deadline will be on December 10th. This should guarantee us delivery
by the holidays. PTO will continue this program throughout the year with an expansion to ordering
options later in the year.
The Scrip Program is a simple and effective fundraising program. Thanks for your support and enjoy
shopping!
Sharon Striglio, Hull PTO
striglios@hotmail.com
(781) 925-1151

Card
Scrip Product Name
Quantity Value Total Cost
i.e. Amazon.com 2 $25.00 $50.00
Make check payable to “Hull PTO”
and Return by December 10 th
TOTALS
Please provide the following information so we may contact you if we have a question
about your order.
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Student Name:_______________________________________________________________
School / Grade / Teacher:______________________________________________________
Phone:______________________________________________________________________
Email:_______________________________________________________________________
Order forms may be sent in with students or dropped off in the school office. Please
label the sealed envelope “Hull PTO Gift Cards” with your check made out to “Hull
PTO.”
To view the list of gift cards available visit the website at http://www.glscrip.com/
In the left hand column under “Retailer List” choose whether you would like to
view the list alphabetically or by category.