The purpose of this email is to share information regarding Harding Middle School. It is a monthly newsletter featuring HMS news and current events.
In This Issue:
A Message From Mr. Mills
Whats Happening In March
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HMS NEWS IN THE MIDDLE
MARCH 2018
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EDUCATE - MOTIVATE - INSPIRE
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Message from our Principal
March is here and we are full speed ahead in our testing gear. The state test will start the day after we return from Spring Break (Wednesday, April 4, 2018). As a parent it is important to talk with your kids about staying focused on the test without stressing out. Your child prepares every day for these assessments and when the day comes it will be nothing different than they already are doing in the classroom. Some things that can help are getting plenty of sleep the night before and eating a well balanced breakfast if you’re not in school on time to get one of ours. They have worked very hard preparing themselves and we are proud of each of them for these efforts. Don't forget, spring sports are also on their way and in order to remain eligible, students need to continue the same hard work and attend school everyday. We can't wait to see what our fantastic athletes have in store for us this spring!
Sincerely,
Principal Bryan Mills
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KEEP BRINGING IN YOUR BOX TOPS!
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The newest Box Tops competition is from now until April 6th. Bring in Box Tops to win McDonald's food prizes and a homeroom pizza party!
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Girls Fitness Club & Girls Who Code
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BE PART OF A GROUP !
BE PHYSICALLY FIT !
LEARN SOMETHING NEW !
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WHEN: Mondays & Wednesdays
2:30pm - 4:30pm
March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
April 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23
All participants will receive a QUEST for SUCCESS after-school prize for every 5 days of participation along with a Club T-shirt after completion of the program!
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Quest for Success Fitness Club & Girls Who Code will begin for any interested girl in 5th through 8th grades starting on March 5th. See Mrs. Taylor or Miss Bolding for more details.
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Harding Middle School Track
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- Practice begins Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 2:45-3:45.
- Practice will run Tuesday-Friday during this week.
- All participants must be picked up by 4:00pm.
- Dress for the weather! If its not cold or raining we will go outside!
YOU MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL TO PARTICIPATE!
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- We recently reviewed our school safety plan by grade level
- HMS will conduct an all school lock down drill on Wednesday, March 7, 2018
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Date:
March 15
Day:
Thursday
Guest speaker Julie Elias will be speaking to our 7th & 8th graders.
Julie Elias path included a passion for musical theater, film and acting which took her to the hustle-and-bustle of Hollywood. Appearing regularly on shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “CSI:NY” and even in films with the megastars like Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts made for some great experiences but left her empty in the long term. “Once the initial excitement wore off, I realized that acting alone was not making me feel significant. Since a little girl, I wanted to do something with my life that really impacted others and this wasn’t it for me.Despite what some could see as a delay in her calling, Julie recognizes that her previous experiences were crucial to where she is today. “It was definitely where I was supposed to be at that time. It shaped a huge part of my identity in my young adult life. The crew and actors I met on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ really encouraged me and in Hollywood, you don’t always find people who truly want the best for others. I learned so much by that experience and I am so grateful for that chapter.”Julie is the first to recognize that all of her life experiences have proven essential to her speaking and her songwriting and has launched a new series of teen Topic-Driven Concerts that she does all across the country. “All of the topics I cover – real beauty, rejection, etc. – all are from personal experience. Nowhere do you learn about rejection faster than trying to be an actress in Hollywood!!” she laughs. Julie now travels all over the country speaking in schools and churches and encourages students to make wise choices and not to be discouraged when they are rejected but rather to persevere and work hard to become the person they were made to be.
* If you do not want your child to attend this assembly please call the main office
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Saturday, March 17, 2018
Happy St. Patrick's Day
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HMS OPEN HOUSE
Date:
March 19
Day:
Monday
Time:
3pm-6pm
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*March 19th-23rd is Ohio's Severe Weather Awareness week.
Statewide Tornado Drill
Wednesday, March 21
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Guest Speaker
Cookie West
Date:
March 23
Day:
Friday
Treating all students with respect
Conversation/Videos
* If you do not want your child to attend this assembly please call the main office
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EASTER BREAK
No School
Saturday, March 24 to
Monday, April 2
Class Resumes
Tuesday, April 3
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APRIL 3, 2018
BRING A FRIEND FROM A DIFFERENT SCHOOL TO COME VISIT WITH YOU FOR THE DAY AND CHECK OUT HARDING MIDDLE SCHOOL! YOU CAN BRING A STUDENT THAT IS IN THE SAME GRADE AS YOU, 1 GRADE HIGHER OR 1 GRADE LOWER.
“ AS MY FRIEND FOR THE DAY, YOU CAN SIT IN ON ALL OF MY CLASSES, MEET MY TEACHERS AND OTHER FRIENDS, EAT LUNCH WITH ME AND SEE WHY I LOVE MY SCHOOL.”
REGISTRATION DUE BY FRIDAY, MARCH 23
PLEASE CONTACT HMS WITH QUESTIONS AT 740-282-3481
ANY 5TH THROUGH 8TH GRADE STUDENT FOR THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR THAT WOULD POTENTIALLY LIKE TO ATTEND HMS
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2017 - 18 State Testing at HMS
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- 5th - 8th ELA: Wed. April 4 - Fri. April 24
- 5th - 8th Math and 5th & 8th Science: Mon. April 23 - Fri. May 11
- Testing two sessions a day
- ELA, Math and Science are all two sessions. (only one a day will be given)
- 5th and 8th grade have 6 sessions of testing
- 6th & 7th grade have 4 sessions of testing
How can you help?
- Plenty of sleep
- Eat a breakfast
- Stay postive / No stress (This is what we do every day)
- Encourage patience, and pacing
Click the link below for more information!
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MAKING MEMORIES IN THE MIDDLE
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WHEN
: THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018 FROM 6-8PM
WHERE
: HARDING MIDDLE SCHOOL
THIS NIGHT IS FOR ALL 4
TH
GRADE STUDENTS WITH THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIAN AND ANY POTENTIAL NEW STUDENTS THAT WOULD LIKE TO COME AND CHECK OUT HARDING MIDDLE SCHOOL.
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SMILES PROGRAM...
THE MOBILE DENTISTS
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Will be at HMS April 5th & 6th
Dear Parents,
Great News! Our school has partnered with the Smiles Program to offer
in school dental care.
Best of all, in most cases
there is no cost if your child is insured with Medicaid or Chip!
Private insurance and affordable self-pay options are also available.
Easy & Convenient
Having your child seen by the in-school dentist saves you valuable time. Top quality care is provided by local, licensed dentists' right in the familiar surroundings of your child's school. Dental care includes a complete exam, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride and sealants when needed.
Keep Your Child Healthy
By having your child see the in-school dentist, you can help reduce the risk of:
- Early tooth loss caused by dental decay
- Gum disease
- Heart disease
- Impaired speech development
Taking care of your child's teeth is an important part
of keeping them healthy.
Fill out a permission form and return it to school before March 19th or register online.
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***SECOND DATE AND PLACE
If you do register and get checked at school and
your child needs restorative care such as fillings,
there will be
Free Dental Care for Children April 11th & 12th at
Eastern Gateway Community College.
Please call the Dental Clinic at Eastern Gateway and leave a message.
740-266-9690
Give kids a smile is a national movement through which free oral health services are provided by volunteer dental professionals. Children up to the
age of 12
will receive cleanings, exams, x-rays, fluoride treatments, and fillings at
No Cost.
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Congratulations to these 4 students who placed in the Top Ten of the District Spelling Bee on Jan. 31st. They will move on to the Regional Spelling Bee on March 10th at Buckeye North Elementary School.
Abigail Gilman (8
th
grade) 2
nd
place
Caden Mason (8
th
grade) 5
th
place
Gianna Barker (5
th
grade) 6
th
place
Frankie Vostatek (7
th
grade) 7
th
place
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The HMS Math Counts Team competed at Belmont Tech on Friday, February 16
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HMS RESULTS:
Registered: 2nd Place Team
Corryn Lahr
JJ Burchfield
Dylan Lewis
Mason Stoll
2nd Place: Individual
Corryn Lahr (advanced to state)
4th Place: Individual
Dylan Lewis (advanced to state)
Unregistered:
Top Two Individuals
1st Place: Cole Antill
2nd Place: Caitlyn Lukacena
1st Place Team
Bryce Hupp
Daniel Sheeler
Kellen Marshall
Parker Kelley
CONGRATULATIONS CORRYN LAHR AND DYLAN LEWIS!!
THEY MOVE ON TO THE STATE COMPETITION IN COLUMBUS ON MARCH 10TH!
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Thank you Ms. Walters and
all who supported the LEO Club in their month long efforts of raising funds as well as awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. In 28 days, we raised over our goal of $1000.00! A representative from The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be visiting Harding for a check presentation. All funds raised will be used to support Cystic Fibrosis Research in hopes of finding a cure. # FIGHTCF
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Students recognized for their Martin Luther King Essays:
Way to Go!
8th Grader - Brendal Brown 1st place
7th Grader - Jason Garcia 2nd place
6th Grader - Jaeshawn Allen 2nd place
5th Grader - Gabby Bodo 2nd place
7th Grader - Sophia Riley Honorable Mention
8th Grader - Zoe Burkey Honorable Mention
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Great Job!!
Science Fair Winners
Students moving on to the District Science fair at Belmont Tech. on March 17th
5
th
Grade: Owen O’Brien and John Prokop
Isaac Rosel and James Devereaux
6
th
Grade : Jordan Miller
7
th
Grade : Joey Macre and Antonio Lulla
Dylan Fink and Jayless Scales
Drake Ziarko and Landon Swickard
Giana Boley and Brianna Masloski
Alli Miller
8
th
Grade : Olivia Reese
Lindsay Busby
Kiera O’Brien
Alfred Carducci
Anthony Shevlin and Harrison Heilman
Students that placed at the Local Science Fair
5
th
grade :
4
th
place: Kaitlyn Renforth and Gordana Vein
3
rd
Place : Nina Holt and Sarah Ostovich
2
nd
Place: Isaac Rosel and James Devereaux
1
st
Place : Owen O’Brien and John Prokop
6
th
grade :
4th Place : Tiarra Willaims
3
rd
Place : Brandon Reese
2
nd
Place : Amari Suggs
1
st
Place : Jordan Miller
7
th
Grade
4
th
place : Gianna Boley and Brianna Masloski
3
rd
Place : Drake Ziarko and Landon Swickard
2
nd
Place : Dylan Fink and Jayless Scales
1
st
Place : Joey Macre and Antonio Lulla
8
th
Grade
4th Place : Lindsay Busby
3
rd
Place: Kiera O’Brien
2
nd
Place: Anthony Shevlin and Harrison Heilman
1
st
Place: Olivia Reese
Overall winners:
Individual : Olivia Reese 8
th
Grade
Team : Owen O’brein and John Prokop 5th Grade
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2017-2018 HARDING STALLION WINTER SPORTS
BOYS BASKETBALL
The 7th grade boys basketball team finished the season with a record of 13-2. The regular season was highlighted by a victory over previously unbeaten Warren Harding on the road, as well as defeating a primarily all 8th grade team in Wheeling Middle in the Wheeling Holiday Classic. The team received the #2 seed in the Al Glitch St. Clairsville Tournament, where it faced a solid St. Clairsville team in the semi-finals. The Stallions pulled out a close victory and moved on to the championship game to face the #1 seeded and undefeated Linsly Cadets. After a back and forth game, the Stallions pulled out a 3 point victory for the championship.
The 8th grade boys basketball team finished the season with a record of 6-8. While facing a demanding schedule, the Stallions battled in each and every game. The regular season was highlighted with a come from behind victory over a very athletic Tridelphia team and a strong 25 point victory against Bridgestreet Middle School in the Wheeling Holiday Classic. After receiving the #4 seed in the Al Glitch St. Clairsville Tournament, the Stallions faced the once beaten River Pilots in the opening round. In a game that came down to the wire, the Stallions could not pull out a victory and ended their season with a 5 point defeat.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
The 7th grade Lady Stallions finished the 2017-2018 season with a winning record of 13-4. The biggest highlight of the season was when the Lady Stallions swept a very talented Triadelphia team during the regular season. The Lady Stallions had two impressive overtime victories against a very fundamentally sound Crestview Middle School. The Lady Stallions defeated the Crestview Lady Rebels 26-25 at home and 34-33 on the road. The Lady Stallions defeated New Martinsville Middle in the quarterfinals of the inaugural Bellaire Jr. High Tournament by a score of 36-22, but failed to pull out a victory against a very athletic Shadyside team in the semifinals.
The 8th grade Lady Stallions finished the 2017-2018 season with a record of 10-6. The Lady Stallions made a huge improvement from last season where they finished 7-9 as 7th graders. The highlight of the 8th grade season was when the girls finally defeated rivals Martins Ferry 35-29 at home and St. Clairsville 36-31 in a jam-packed gymnasium on the road. The 8th grade Lady Stallions split the series with both teams. In the Bellaire Jr. High Tournament, the Lady Stallions fought hard to the very end, losing in a nail biter to once beaten Union Local in the semifinals.
WRESTLING
The Harding Middle School Wrestling team wrapped up another successful season, improving each and every time they stepped onto the mat. The team was comprised of a well-balanced group of experienced 8th graders and eager 7th graders looking to make an immediate impact. The year began with a runner-up finish at the Oak Glen Tournament where we crowned an individual champion in Ethan Waggoner along with a number of place finishers throughout the weight classes. The next stop was Buckeye Local where Harding walked away with the 1st place team trophy. Individual champions included Cooper Blackburn, Kingston Reynolds, Ethan Waggoner, Rodney James, Nate King, Brandon Kinney, and Peyton Tuttle. Also earning place finishes were Anthony Shevlin, Kaiden Minella, Ty’lik Sims, Cole Antill, and Greg Mamula.
Just a few days after Christmas, Harding traveled to Cambridge to compete in one of the toughest Jr. High Wrestling tournaments in the state of Ohio. Fifty-two teams from all over came to compete in the event and Harding finished respectively in 14th place. Harding had five placers in Ethan Waggoner (4th), Nate King (3rd), Brandon Kinney (6th), Greg Mamula (5th), and Peyton Tuttle (3rd). After a few weeks off, two of the top Jr. High teams in the Valley squared off against each other as Harding traveled to Beaver Local in their lone duel match of the season. The match was filled with excitement and ended in climatic fashion when team Captain Greg Mamula, needing a pin for the team to win, did just that and won by fall over his opponent in the second period. A forfeit in the next weight class gave Harding a 45-44 thrilling victory over the Beavers. A 3rd place finish at Salem the next weekend led to intensely fueled practices for the team to prepare for the Ohio Valley Championships. The two-day Ohio Valley Championships saw 11 Harding wrestlers advance to the quarterfinals on the first day. After a good showing in the quarterfinals, mixed with wrestlers fighting their way back in the consolation bracket, Harding sat in 2nd place and had 10 wrestlers earning a place finish. Niko Suriano finished in 6th place while Kingston Reynolds and Greg Mamula earned 5th place finishes. Jackson Hammel placed 4th and Rodney James, Nate King, and Bryce Huff each placed 3rd. Peyton Tuttle was the runner-up in his respective weight class at 205. Claiming individual titles this year were Ethan Waggoner at 122, along with Brandon Kinney at 160. The school’s wrestling season is officially over, but some of these wrestlers will continue their season trying to earn a trip to the Ohio Jr. High Wrestling Championships on March 10th.
ELEMENTARY EDGE BASKETBALL
Harding Middle School would like to congratulate the 5th and 6th graders on another successful Edge Basketball season this Winter for the 2017-2018 academic year. Edge Basketball works hard to teach the youth the skills they need to be successful on the court, but more importantly, the skills necessary to be great students in and out of the classroom.
Edge basketball has proven to be a great feeder system for the HMS basketball program throughout the years. Harding Middle School would like to send out a big thank you to all the volunteers; coaches, parents, officials, and everyone else who is involved in making this program a wonderful experience. We thank you for your time, effort, and dedication in continuing to make Steubenville City Schools great.
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Important Reminders:
TARDIES
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You will never be successful in school if you are not present at all times. Attendance is crucial to academic and personal/social success. Being on time is a very important character trait that should be developed during this time in your student's life. The "tardy bell" rings at 7:55am EVERY DAY! Now that the cafe is fully functioning, we will be starting to implement lunch detentions as outlined in the student handbook.
After six tardies, your student will have to serve a lunch detention for each subsequent tardy.
PLEASE get your kids to school on time each day!
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Message from the Nurse
As I am sure you all know, this flu season is an especially bad one. Please be diligent in recognizing the signs and symptoms of the flu and keep your child at home until 24 hours fever free without medication. Please have them evaluated by a physician as soon as symptoms occur.
Flu symptoms:
Fever greater than 100 degrees
Chills
Headache and body aches
Extreme tiredness or fatigue
Chest discomfort and shortness of breath
Cough
Please wash hands more frequently and any time after coughing, or blowing the nose, or touching contaminated articles. Try not to touch your face unless hands are clean. Remember to wash the hands for 25 seconds with soap then rinse to be effective.
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Pick up and Drop off
Please continue to be patient and use caution when transporting your child on school grounds to and from school. As you can see, the Calvin Jones Construction Project has begun and as a result Calvin Jones Road has been reduced to one way. In the AM, we want to use the entire front sidewalk to drop off students. By pulling all the way up to the stop sign or until the traffic stops will help reduce the congestion on Sunset Blvd. Please have your child or children ready to step out and get onto the sidewalk. If extensive time is needed for unloading please pull into a parking spot to accomplish this. Your understanding with this is much appreciated. In the PM, we hope everyone understands that 725 students are exiting the building in a matter of 10-12 minutes. Busses will pull out at 2:39pm and walkers / pick-ups will be released at 2:40. At this time our emphasis will be on the safety of students. We will attempt to get as many students up the crosswalk as we can before allowing cars to leave. Please allow the multiple staff members crossing students and directing traffic to lead the dismissal. Parking along the front sidewalk is prohibited in the PM because it blocks our view of students crossing the road to find their rides. It helps considerably if you park your car into a spot if they are available during dismissal.
Thank you for everything you do to keep our kids safe.
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Twitter- @hms_stallions
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Harding Middle School
2002 Sunset Blvd
Steubenville, Ohio 43952
740-283-3481
Fax 740-283-8949
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