Weekly Newsletter- Week of October 5th

Important Future Dates
October 5th- Vision Testing
October 6th- Picture Retake and Make-up Day
October 7th- Count Day! 
October 14th-16th Scholastic Book Fair
October 15th & 20th- Conferences 3:30-6:30 (No appointments- walk in format)
October 22nd- End of Quarter 1 (Report Cards Mailed Home)
October 23rd- no school
October 30th- Activity Night #1

Conferences: 
On October 15th and 20th, from 3:30-6:30, we will have conferences.  This is a walk in format where you can meet with as many of your student's teachers as needed.  Advisory teachers will give you your student's fall MAP reading and math scores.  We will also have a book fair open at this time.  

Progress Reports: 
Progress Report Grades can now be viewed on Infinite Campus.  these are the half way point to the report card.  It is a snap shot of how your students are doing.  Please note the absences, tardies, and the missing assignments.  The goal is under 2.5 days absent, under 5 tardies, and no missing assignments. Being above in one of these indicators can effect your student's success. 

First Activity Night- October 30th
The HMS Student Council will be hosting the first after school activity night for the year on Oct. 30th from 2:42-4:30. Wristband tickets for the activity night will be sold on October 30th at all lunch periods for $5.00. Tickets must be purchased at lunch in advance of the event, tickets will not be sold at the door. The ticket price covers the cost of all of the activities available including dancing with a live DJ, two different game rooms and an open gym. There will also be food available for an additional cost. We are looking for some donations and chaperones. Please sign up for these items using this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A44AEAB2BABFB6-66209466-activity

Costumes will be allowed for this event.  The costumes may not be worn to school so they have to be the type of costume that a student can change into after school.  Costumes that can be worn over clothing are the best because we anticipate a long line to use the changing rooms. Here are the costume rules:

Rules for Costumes-

1. Costumes may only be worn after school hours.  Students will be given time to change into costumes in shifts so there is not crowding in the restrooms.

2. School rules regarding dress code must be followed:  No swimsuits, no underwear showing etc..  Nothing that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities or are derogatory, disrespectful or depict weapons.  

3. Hoods may be worn as part of costume, this evening only  

4. No applying colored hairspray at school

5.  No masks or weapons (nunchucks/sickles/swords/knives/guns, etc).

6. Students or parents who have questions about the acceptability of their costume should check with the school before sending it in with their child.

7. Students wearing inappropriate costumes will need to call home to have a change of clothes brought up to them. 

Grades-
Half way through the quarter is this Friday!  Just a reminder to check Parent Portal to see where your students are at with their grades.  Weekly, student check their grades and make a list of anything that is missing.  Email specific teachers if you have questions.  

HHS Football Games- 
This is a reminder that ALL Middle School Students need an adult with them at the football games.  This is a responsible adult who will monitor their behavior and will be responsible to take the student home, should they be injured or asked to leave.  We are having a lot of students dropped off, then trying to find an adult to go in with.  For future games, they will be sent home.  Thank you for your help in making these games safe and enjoyable! 

Attendance Matters! Regular attendance is an important part of your student’s success. Missing more than 10% of school days can make it more difficult for students to keep up academically and may increase their risk of struggling in high school and beyond.

Parents and guardians can help by:

• Helping your student develop a consistent morning “get ready” routine.

• Having a Plan B for transportation in case your student misses the bus.

• If your student is sick, please call the school to let us know.

• When possible, provide a doctor’s note so the absence can be excused.

Every day at school is an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. Thank you for partnering with us to help your student to be successful!