20th Year Celebration: Photos

David Elliott's Presentation on Imagination

Author David Elliott presented his views on imagination during our Symposium for Parents and Teachers on Thursday evening.

In case you missed the event, Marek Bennett has posted his notes from the discussion on his personal blog. You can also view the film we screened: "Why Do These Kids Love School?"

20th Year "Memory Books" Available

These handsome books feature 20 pages of full-color photographs from the past two decades at Hopkinton Independent School, showing students and staff of all grade levels learning, working, playing, and growing together over the years.

You can order copies throughout our 20th Year Celebration in May, 2008. Preview a sample copy in the school lobby this week, where you can also pick up an order form. All Memory Book orders are due by May 31.

For more information, email the front office.

Press Release: 20th Year Dinner and Dance

We invite you to attend our:

20th Year Dinner and Dance Celebration

Saturday, May 31st

at the Hopkinton Independent School

• 4:00 = Social Hour & Toast
• 5:00 = Chicken Barbecue*
• 6:30 = Country Dance with Carolyn Parrott, Brad Dorsey, and students (at Kimball's Farm, across Beech Hill Road from the school)

*Space is limited! Email Lisa Dean to reserve your place at the chicken barbecue ($10 per adult, $5 per child 5-10 years old).

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May 29, 2008: David Elliott on "The Role of Imagination in Childhood"

We invite you to attend:

A symposium for teachers and parents:

The Role of Imagination in Childhood

with noted children’s author David Elliott

Thursday, May 29th
3:30-6:00

At the St. Andrew's Parish Hall in Hopkinton Village (map + directions)

David Elliott will talk about his creative work in illustration and writing. We’ll also view Why Do These Kids Love School?, a DVD that offers historical perspectives on progressive schools in the U. S., including a look at a small school in San Francisco that was founded about 20 years ago. This video provides a great prompt for reflective discussion by teachers and parents on why our kids love their school so much.

David Elliott’s books will be on sale at school prior to the symposium. He has offered to personalize book dedications.

Visit David Elliott's website!

Download the press release for this event >>

20th Year Celebration: Schedule

We invite you to join us as we honor our past two decades and look ahead to the future! Watch this post for updates about our upcoming 20th Year Celebration.

Here is the schedule (to date); follow links for event details:

Thursday, May 29th:

• Educational Forum: Childhood and the Imagination with David Elliott

Friday, May 30th: (at the Hopkinton Independent School)

• 1:30 = Outdoor Activities for ages 3-15 (details T.B.A.)

Saturday, May 31st: (at the Hopkinton Independent School)

• 4:00 = Social Hour & Toast
• 5:00 = Chicken Barbecue*
• 6:30 = Country Dance with Carolyn Parrott, Brad Dorsey, and students (at Kimball's Farm, across Beech Hill Road from the school)

*Email Lisa Dean to reserve your place at the chicken barbecue ($10 per adult, $5 per child 5-10 years old).