In the Schools: June 7

Derby Academy Hosts Woods Hole Scientist

seventh grade earth scientists welcomed Dr. Jeff Seewald, Senior Scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, on June 1.  Dr. Seewald, a geochemist, has been with WHOI for more than 20 years and has traveled the world in oceanographic research vessels.

He talked to students about hot springs on the sea floor that have temperatures as high as 750 feet. He also showed videos of how robots are used on the sea floor. These robots can break off and capture “chimneys,” small crabs, rocks, tube worms, giant clams and fluid samples, and bring these up to the vessel to study. On the surface of the water in a research vessel are up to 30 scientists discussing where the robot should go next and what kinds of experiments it should be doing. Dr. Seewald brought along many of these collected specimens for the class to see, as well. 

Hingham Girls Hockey Golf Outing June 27

The eighth annual Hingham Girls and Harborwomen Hockey Golf Outing will be on Monday, June 27, at the . Registration begins at 12:00 p.m. with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start.  The cost is $520 for a foursome and $135 for a single player, and the tournament fee includes a post-golf reception at the at the South Shore Country Club.  Tickets are also available to purchase for $40 for the reception-only (adults only.)  To register, visit www.hinghamgirlshockey.com and click on the 2011 Golf Tournament Link. All proceeds will be shared equally between the Division 1 State Champion Harborwomen at and the Hingham Girls Hockey programs. For more information, contact Claire Yotts at yottsfamily@comcast.net or Terri Humphrey at terrihumphrey@comcast.net.

East Staffing Change

Kristen Lewis, the music teacher at , will not be returning next year.  Lewis has been serving as a long term substitute for Lindsay Vaughan, who will be returning to her position as the music teacher at East School next year.

In an email notification to parents, principal Anthony Keady wrote, “We want to thank Kristen for her efforts and dedication to the students; we were fortunate to have her as a part of the East School community for the past two years. We wish her well in her future endeavors.” 

HHS Borneo Team Sponsors Cooking Class

The Hingham High School Borneo Team, a group of 16 students traveling to the Malaysian part of Borneo for a service project in July 2012, is hosting a cooking class with Chef Bernard Kinsella. The two-hour class is on Wednesday, June 8 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the HHS home economics kitchen lab, room 299. Cost is $40 per person (cash or check) to learn about and prepare dishes from the cuisine of Borneo. Email emcnulty@hinghamschools.com to register. 

The Borneo Team, in a trip organized through World Challenge, will be helping at a rehabilitation center for orangutans and will be working with a local orphanage. All funds raised for the team will be used for in-country expenses including donations to the organizations collaborating with the team during the community service project phase of the expedition. 

Cold Stone Hosts Fundraiser for Caroline Nagle

Check out Caroline Nagle’s creation, “Banana Spot Monkey,” at at the Derby Street Shoppes on Sunday, June 12 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Proceeds from Caroline’s Creation will go to the benefit of Caroline Nagle, a Hingham elementary student who was injured in a car accident in New Hampshire in January. She is the daughter of former school committee member Stephen Nagle. Donations are also welcome. 

Foster Celebration Features New Nona’s Flavor

Hundreds of families gathered to celebrate 60th Birthday on Wednesday, June 1. A special Nona’s ice cream flavor, “Foster Frickles,” was sampled at the event. The flavor will be available at Nona’s for a limited time, as well.    

Help for Springfield and Surrounding Communities

Student Council is collecting children’s' books, paper, crayons, markers, gift certificates, etc. for schools affected by the recent tornadoes in Springfield. Donations will be accepted in the HHS front office until Thursday, June 9. Contact Meghan Melanson at mmelanson@hinghamschools.com or 781-741-1560 x1400 for more information.