5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 1

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

1. High School Graduation: Tonight at 6 the class of 2012 will be crossing the stage, flipping their tassels and getting their diplomas. We’d love to see any pictures you take of your graduate, with your graduate or of the ceremony in general. Look for a user-upload gallery to run Saturday morning so you can share your pics.

2. Learn to Kayak: Enjoy a 1-hour FREE kayak clinic courtesy of Outdoor Recreation of Hopkinton for those who are REGISTERED for the Against the Tide Event sponsored by the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC).  MBCC is the state's leading Breast Cancer organization to prevent breast cancer.  Visit www.mbcc.org/swim for more info on the organization & to register for the Against the Tide Event and then register for the kayak clinic at www.outdoorrec.com.

3. Donut Day:

4. Bullying Survey: To better assist the 's efforts in providing a positive, safe climate for all students, the guidance office is asking parents of middle school students to please take a few moments to complete this short survey (shouldn't take more than a few moments). They thank you for your time and for helping us to make HMS an inspiring learning environment. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HopkintonParents

5. Weekend Weather: Temperatures are expected to hover around 70 degrees all weekend, but if you’re planning to do something outdoors you’ll want to pay attention. Currently forecasts are calling for rain and thunder on Saturday but you know how fickle Mother Nature can be.