Magazine returns on Monday!!!!! 1/30/12

Check out the pictures taken by Mr Connolly in the HMS Photo Gallery!
BLACK OUT BULLYING: Governor Patrick designates Jan. 25 "No Name Calling Day"
Students encouraged to wear black to raise anti-bullying awareness
In keeping with the Patrick-Murray Administration’s commitment to ensuring all students have a safe learning environment, Governor Deval Patrick has designated January 25 as “No Name Calling Day” in Massachusetts. A provision of the anti-bullying legislation, supported by the Legislature and signed by Governor Patrick in May 2010, “No Name Calling Day” will be recognized in classrooms across the Commonwealth as students pledge to take a stand against bullying. At Herberg we will be wearing black to demonstrate our support on Wednesday, Jan 25th and taking the pledge drafted by Governor Deval Patrick.
Students are also encouraged to wear black as a sign of their commitment to "Black Out Bullying" in schools January 25.
“In my role as Governor and as a father of two daughters, I firmly believe that every child should come to school knowing that they are safe and free from bullying,” said Governor Patrick. “No Name Calling Day will remind us of the type of vigilance we should exhibit every day to ensure our students are free from the dangers and distractions of bullying.”
"We need to foster safe environments for students, and 'No Name Calling Day' is an initiative to help raise awareness that bullying should not be tolerated," said Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray. "I hope that on this day and throughout the year, students feel protected and safe in their schools and communities."
Students will also have the opportunity to sign “No Name Calling Day” banners that will be created at each school to publicly express their commitment to preventing bullying. Working with superintendents and school leadership, members of the Governor’s Statewide Youth Council will help lead efforts in their greater communities to Black Out Bullying.
Vision and Hearing Screening Schedule for 2011/2012: March 12-16, 2012
The Herberg Middle SchoolPresents...AWinterConcertHerberg Middle School AuditoriumJanuary 12, 20127:00pmWelcome to 2012 have a Happy and Healthy New Year!Don't forget the DANCE tonight at Herberg...see you at 6:30!Celebrate your Progress Report sent home today!Also, don't forget to check out the Team Newsletters listed under"News Items": Team Newsletters"

Have a happy and healthy holiday season!
Please vote for Egremont School:We were informed this afternoon that Egremont School was chosen as one of ten finalists in the IdeaPaint contest. They were selected from hundreds of entries from schools, businesses, and organizations across the United States. They are the only finalist from Massachusetts. All that stands between Egremont and a $2,500 makeover is an online public vote: the two finalists with the most votes in the next week will win.
We would like to publicize this voting opportunity as much as possible across the school district and the city. Anyone can vote once every day with each of their email addresses.
Thank you for your support!
Voting takes place here: [ www.ideapaint.com/360vote ]www.ideapaint.com/360vote
Buy 2 Get 1 Free Lift Tickets
This Thursday - Monday Only!
Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sale is Back!
Bousquet's Buy 2 Get 1 Free sale
is back again this holiday weekend. Now's your chance to grab the
biggest savings of the season. When you buy two lift ticket vouchers,
you'll receive a third for free. Choose
between Anytime Tickets (valid any day or night of the season) or
Night/Midweek Tickets (valid any night or midweek non-holiday day). Please note special ordering instructions within the online store so that you can order the right product for you. The sale starts Thursday, Thanksgiving Day
and ends Monday, November 28, so hurry and save before the best deal of the season is gone.
» Buy now at Bousquets.com
Opening Day is Near
The temperatures are finally starting
to drop into the snowmaking ranges at night. The long range forecast is
now looking promising for snowmaking to begin on or around Wednesday,
November 30, with cold nights to follow. This cold air will allow us to
fire up the snow guns for some night time snowmaking with possibilities
of around-the-clock snowmaking over the following weekend. With that
said, it is a long range forecast and we all know it can change one way
or another and probably will. Our earliest estimated opening day at this
point would be Saturday, December, 3, but could likely be the following
week or weekend. Keep your eyes on the thermometer and on Bousquet, the
snow guns will be firing soon!
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Whether your kids are outgrowing their
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Bousquet's seasonal rentals are the right choice for you. Our adult
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Check out the newly posted pictures of Herberg's Halloween Dance in our Photo Gallery!
Reminder! from 3:00-6:00 today: November 16th-we have
Parent Teacher Conferences!!!!!!!!!
On November 17 at 10 am we will practice a Lockdown Drill
On November 10, HMS had a successful Shelter-in-Place Drill.
On November 9th at 2:00 pm there will be a National Emergency
Test. While state
and local tests already take place frequently, a simultaneous, nationwide test
of the national EAS "emergency action notification" code has never
occurred. This will last a little over 3 minutes
and be transmitted on television and radio.
No stress...it's
just a test!
Make up pictures tomorrow afternoon, 11/3/11 - 12:45
Student groups will be called over the PA system, starting with our 6th grade.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Monday, November 14, 5-8, students with last names beginning with letters N-Z.
Wednesday, November 16, 3-6, students with last names beginning with letters A-M.
Please remember that Quarter 1 grades close on Friday 11/4.
November
11/04Grades
close for the first quarter.Report cards issued next week.
11/08PAC
meeting – 6:30 in the library.ALL
PARENTS ARE WELCOME!!
11/11NO
SCHOOL-Veterans Day observed
11/17School
Council Meeting in the library at 4:00pm
11/23No
School-Thanksgiving Break
11/28Classes
resume
December
12/09Progress
Reports issued
12/13PAC
meeting – 6:30 in the library.ALL
PARENTS ARE WELCOME!!
12/16School
Dance 6:30-9:00PM in the gym.$5.00 NO TICKETS sold at the door
12/22School
Council Meeting in the library at 4:00pm
12/23No
School—Winter Break
January
1/10PAC meeting –
6:30 in the library.ALL PARENTS
ARE WELCOME!!
1/16No
School—Martin Luther King Day
1/13½
day of School.Dismissal at 10:50
1/27½
day of School.Dismissal at 10:50
February
2/03Report
Cards issued.
2/14PAC meeting –
6:30 in the library.
ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME!!
2/16School Council
Meeting in the library at 4:00pm
2/17½
day of School.Dismissal at 10:50
Beginning of February Break
2/27Classes
Resume
On Friday, October 28th we had a Dance at Herberg from 6:30-9:00


Faculty, Staff and Parents chaperoned the dance...a good time was had by all!
On October 17th Herberg had a very successful Evacuation Drill to Miss Hall's and Egremont School. Many thanks to everyone who supported this exercise. In an effort to provide student safety, Fire Drills and Emergency Preparedness activities are routinely practiced.

CHECK OUT THE HMS PHOTO GALLERY FOR RECENT PICTURES OF WALKATHON AND THE FIRST SCHOOL DANCE...AWESOME PHOTOS! SEE LINK ON THE RIGHT UNDER "USEFUL LINKS"
The results are in....Herberg's First Annual Walkathon was an amazing success. The Parent Advisory Council did an incredible job. The community donated wonderful prizes for the event and the student body, as well as faculty and staff, enjoyed the beautiful fall day. Members of the Wellness Committee, Operation Better Start and the School Committee were represented and participated in the mile walk around the grounds of Herberg. If it takes a village to raise a child, the Herberg community can stand very proud on a job well done! Thank you to all for making this a day to remember!
Today's the day....October 6th!!!! Herberg's First Annual Walkathon!!!!! Many, many thanks for all of our donations!

Tate Flanders, Grady Pedersen, David Desjardins and Isaiah Provencher celebrating!
Check out all the photos of this fantastic event at the Herberg Photo Gallery!
Putting Your Best Foot Forward!
Varsity Walker Sponsors
Adelson, Moynihan, Kowalczyk, PC
Attorney Richard Johansen
Barile Environmental
Berkshire Bank
Berkshire Insurance Group
Berkshire Health Systems
Berkshire Life
Berkshire Mazda and Jim Salvie’s Signature Series
Don Davis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Refrigeration
John C. Dallenbach, M.D., Pediatrician
Gildo’s Auto Body
Greylock Federal Credit Union
Guido’s Fresh Marketplace
Gymfest of the Berkshires
Herberg Middle School Staff
Ice River Springs
Innovative Tooling Company
Interprint, Inc.
K&S Design and Material
Kushi & Myers, PC
Mazzeo’s Meat and Seafood
PCTV
Pittsfield Police Department
Raymond & Bennett, LLC
SAFARILAND
The Berkshire United Educators of Pittsfield
Tower Acquisition
Trattoria Il Vesuvio
Troy’s Promotion
Tyler Street Pizza House
William O’Donnell, Orthodontist
WBRK 1340 AM & STAR 101.7 FM
Junior Varsity Walker Sponsors
Berkshire County House of Correction
Berkshire Pediatric Dentistry
The Highland Restaurant
Italian American Club of Pittsfield, Inc
Dr. Natalya Yantovsky, DMD
Mazzeo’s Ristorante
Rock Business Solution
Scarafoni Insurance Agency, Inc
Vicki Smith, Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
Yarmosky Pediatric Dentistry, Inc.
Walker Sponsors
Berger’s Specialty FoodsBerkshire Orthopaedic Associates, Inc.
Charland Jewelers, Inc
Ellen Lantz
Marion Grant
Mark Swirsky, Photography
MusiChris D.J. Service
Patricia Paul
Rob and Pat Geller
Sandra Tynan
Teddy’s Pizza & Family Restaurant
Thomas J Sakshaug, DDS
Walker Sponsors through Merchandise
Arcadian Shop
Baba Louie’s
Barrington Coffee Roasting, Co
Beacon Cinema
Ben & Jerry’s
Boys’ & Girls’ Club
Carr Hardware
Domino’s Pizza
East Street Video
Empire Pizza
GameStop
House of India
Ice River Springs
Jess-et-Mia
Jilly’s
Jiminy Peak
K’s Merchandise
Ken’s Bowl
On a Roll Café & Catering Company
Operation Better Start
Ordinary Cycles
Papa Gino’s
Party Barn
Pasko Frames & Gift Center
Pateez Boutique
Persnickety Toys
Pittsfield Tailor Shop
Price Chopper
Spirited Shears Hair Salon
Suite 4 Salon & Spa
Target
Teo’s Hot Dogs
The Garden
Wood Bros. Music

On Friday, October 7th we supported Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing PINK and JEANS to work.
Williams Street Paving Schedule:
Student Council Elections were held on 9/27....and the winners are:
UMass/Kelly Team: Danielle LaBlanc, Lucas Ally, Tyra Price
Michigan/Catelotti Team: Mark Brites, Lauren Cowlin, Rachel Ferrin
Syracuse/Smith Team: Ryan Keenan, Charlie Spence, Mary Tullock
U. N. Carolina/Belland Team: Lucas Godwin, Riley Nichols, Myles O'Brien
UConn/Berryman Team: Sheila Atiemo, Louis Higuera, Ben Meisl
Duke/Sacchetti Team: Jamie McMahon, Mason Papirio, Ellis Staley
Congratulations to all..those names who did not place will be given to Ms Tina Bardwell for the "Be The One" Club...we're very proud of everyone!
T-Shirts...music...exercise...and fun...Support Herberg !!!!!

- After school (2:30-?), in room 101, Friday, October 14th the students (and any parent/guardian that wishes to attend) from the Herberg Middle School/Pittsfield Music Program will have the unique opportunity to meet and learn from an up and coming Jazz musician, Ms. Grace Kelly.
- A little bit about Grace Kelly:
- When it comes to saxophonist/vocalist/composer/lyricist/arranger Grace Kelly, people seem to be divided into two groups: those who marvel at her proficiency, creativity and ever- accelerating growth, and those who have yet to encounter the 19-year-old wunderkind. The ranks of the former category are growing by the day. Trumpeter and Jazz at Lincoln Center Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis was so impressed with Kelly's three-night stand as guest of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra that he invited her to join the ensemble at the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater in Washington, D.C. Harry Connick, Jr. heard Kelly in a master class on a December afternoon and brought her on stage to sit in with his band that night. Since then, Kelly has been voted "Best Jazz Act" in Boston four consecutive years in the FNX/Phoenix Best Music Poll, received the ASCAP Foundation's Young Jazz Composers Award in 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2011 and won "Jazz Artist of the Year" at the Boston Music Awards in both 2008 and 2010. The 2009, 2010, and 2011 Downbeat Critics Poll added to her the list naming her one of the "Alto Saxophone Rising Stars", the youngest ever to be named so.
- Ms. Kelly will be in Pittsfield for the 7th annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival
- The lineup for the festival includes something for everyone: a returning jazz master, the fastest- rising star in the field, a piano prodigy, and the annual "jazz crawl", known more formally as Jazz About Town. The fortnight of festivities takes place from Oct. 7-20, 2011 in and around Pittsfield, the downtown of the Berkshiresîin western Massachusetts. The festival opens on Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 7-9, with the annual jazz crawl. Restaurants, coffee houses, bars and lounges will be presenting regionally-based jazz musicians in casual settings around the city. As many as a dozen venues are expected to participate.
Welcome to an exciting year at Herberg Middle School!
In the event of any immediate cancellations, a Connect-Ed call will be made.
Click on "News" above for current events.
Check out the calendar for upcoming events.
Please use this link to contact the new school lunch menu website.
Check out the Herberg Photo Gallery for recent pictures found under "Useful Links".
Many thanks to Kevin Connolly and Jim Schultz for their photographic eye!
CONTACT INFO
Main Office: 413-448-9640
Principal: Christopher Jacoby cjacoby@pittsfield.net
Vice Principal: Brenda Burbank bburbank@pittsfield.net
Dean of Students: Michael Taber mtaber@pittsfield.net
ADDRESS:
501 Pomeroy Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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