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
October News
Look Into November   
                            
HMS NEWS IN THE MIDDLE
October 2019
EDUCATE - MOTIVATE - INSPIRE

Message from our Principal

Dear HMS Families,

The temps may still be climbing, but the fall season is here and the conclusion of the first 8 weeks of school is rapidly approaching. Our teachers are once again using Progress book to keep you informed of your student's academic progress and the end of the quarter grades. Your login stays the same from year to year, but if you should need any assistance logging in, please contact the office.  

We had a great turnout for our very first Stallion Trot meeting this week. I would like to thank the parents who attended for joining the HMS Office staff and remind everyone that our next meeting is scheduled for December 5 th  at 8:30am in the HMS Café. 

I'm excited to report the school year is going well. All classrooms have set goals and are working hard putting in the necessary time in to be successful. If ever you have any concerns with the school or your child, please contact your child’s teacher or office staff at your earliest convenience. Communication and early intervention are two important keys to success!
 
Our first Parent/Teacher Conferences for the 2019-2020 school year will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019, from 3 to 6 pm.  This will provide an opportunity to meet your child's teachers, open the lines of communication and see what your student has been learning this year. We encourage you to bring your student to open house.  We want our students to take ownership and responsibility for their learning and behavior. Your child can lead you around the building and participate in student led conferences. 

If I can ever be of assistance to you please do not hesitate to contact me. My e-mail address is  bmills@rollred.org  or you can reach me by phone at Harding Middle School, (740) 282-3481.
 
Sincerely,
Principal Bryan Mills
 
October Fun Days
(sponsored by SADD Club)
Tues. Oct. 1 - Flip Flop Day $1

Fri. Oct. 4 - Hat Day $1

Thurs. Oct. 10 - Favorite Team/Team Spirit Day $1

Wed. Oct. 16 - HMS Pink Out
Forms will be sent home to purchase HMS PINK OUT T-Shirts.

Proceeds go toward the Relay for Life total
School Picture Days
5th & 6th Grade
Date: Oct. 2
Day:  Wednesday

7th & 8th Grade
Date: Oct. 3
Day: Thursday
National Junior Honor Society Induction

Date: Oct. 3
Day: Thursday
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: SHS Auditorium
EDGE Basketball Registration
Date:  Oct. 6 and Oct. 13
Day:  Sunday
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Location: SHS Commons

Youth basketball registration $50 Grades 1 - 6
HMS Open House
Date: Oct. 10
Day: Thursday
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: HMS
End 1st Eight Weeks
Date:  Oct. 11
Day: Friday
Homecoming Tailgate/Parade
Date:  Oct. 11
Day:  Friday
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Starts at Scaffidi's parking lot/Parade walks on Sunset to Harding

Free T-shirts, hot dogs, chips and water
Congratulations to the 2019 SHS Homecoming court

HMS wishes you the best of luck!
8th Grade College Credit Plus Meeting

Please be informed that on Tuesday, October 15th at 5:30 PM there will be a MANDATORY CCP parent meeting. This meeting will take place at HMS. Any 8th grade student that plans to take College Credit Plus Courses next year at SHS must have a parent attend this meeting . If a parent does not attend, your student will not be eligible to enroll in the CCP course work next year. If you have any questions you can call the office at 740-282-3481 Thank you.

Date: Oct. 15
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: HMS


7th & 8th Grade Dance
Date: Oct. 17
Day: Thursday
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: HMS

All 7th & 8th graders are encouraged to come dance with their friends. Students are staying after school, No dates needed!
Tickets are $3 per person
EDGE Basketball Clinic
Date:  Oct. 19
Day:  Saturday
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Location: SHS New Gym

Youth basketball students that have already registered - Grades 1 - 6
Varsity Show
Date:  Oct. 19
Day:  Saturday
Time:  7:00 pm
Location:  Auditorium

Date:  Oct. 20
Day:  Sunday
Time:  3:00 pm
Location:  Auditorium

Come out and watch the 'Best Band in Buckeye Land'
Harding band will perform also
The Valley’s Got Talent Tryouts   
 
Tryouts for the Valley’s Got Talent will take place at the following venues…
                                      
Steubenville HS Auditorium  Oct. 22 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm*
Sycamore Youth Center     Oct. 26 1:00 pm -3:00 pm**

$1250 Prize Money Will Be Awarded Nov. 3 rd 6:00 PM at Steubenville HS at The Valley’s Got Talent Competition. Over 600 people attended last year!

You can also tryout online by emailing a clip of you singing/performing to  bobbyjonbauman@gmail.com Competitors must be between that ages of 10-23 and live within a 40 mile radius of Steubenville and sing a song with Christian/Inspirational Content. Categories include Soloists, Group/Bands, Choirs and Miscellaneous (dance, instrumentalists, poets etc.) If you have any questions contact Bobbyjon Bauman @ 608-556-3068. Go to www.valleyyouthworkersnetwork.weebly.com for more information. *Dance teams should try out at SHS (preferably) or Sycamore because of the floor/stage space. **Registration for Sycamore tryouts 12:30-1:00. 
Dome Theater Is Coming To Harding !
Tuesday, October 22nd

Dome Theater is an Educational Program that our 5th grade Science classes will enjoy!
Science Club Sign-ups
Science Club will hold sign- ups outside room 106 during the week of October 22nd. $5.00 club membership fee. Club activities will be once a month, December through May, after school. Students can see Mrs.Taylor for any questions.
5th Grade Field Trip
Date:  Oct. 23 & 24
Day:  Wednesday & Thursday
Time: During School
Location:  Fort Steuben
Honors Orchestra Performance
Date: Oct. 26
Day: Saturday
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: John Marshall High School
The Ching Family Health Exhibition
Date:  Oct. 29
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
Location: New Gym

Steubenville High School will be hosting the first annual Ching Family Health Exhibition on October 29 from 9am-3pm . Several classes will be presenting projects on the Pathology of Common Diseases.

Some of the stations include: 
  • Make Your Own Stethoscope
  • Dissecting Different Animal Parts 
  • Ow, My Tummy Hurts! The Biology and Chemistry of Gas Relief
  • What are the Odds? Modeling the Chances of Getting an Autoimmune Disease
Date:  Oct. 31
Day: Thursday
November Dates To Remember
Veterans Day Breakfast
(Sponsored by the Leos Club)
Date: Nov. 8
Day: Friday
Time: 9 am
Location: HMS
If you know a Veteran that you would like to have invited to the breakfast, please email dkalinowski@scsohio.org or ebarletta@rollred.org with their name and mailing address. Thank you
5th & 6th Grade Game Night
Date : Nov. 14
Day: Thursday
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: HMS Cafeteria

5th & 6th graders are invited to join in our second annual Game Night!
HMS FALL MUSICAL
Date : Nov. 23
Day: Saturday
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: SHS Auditorium

Date : Nov. 24
Day: Sunday
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: SHS Auditorium
Congratulations
Leo Club Officers
2019-2020

Rensi Gresko - President
Carmen Nocera - Vice President
Jaclyn Stevens & Alisandra Sagun - Co Secretaries
ATTENTION: Pick up and Drop off

Please continue to be patient and use caution when transporting your child on school grounds to and from school. Calvin Jones Way will be reduced to one way during these times.

In the AM , we want to use the entire sidewalk to drop off students. Please pull around the building passed the café doors to the end of the yellow curb before stopping to drop off. All trailing vehicles will continue to pull forward until the traffic stops. At this moment all students are to get out of their vehicles and step onto the building sidewalk. Have your child or children ready to step out as this will help us reduce our drop off line from backing up onto Sunset Blvd. If extensive time is needed for unloading, please pull into a parking spot to accomplish this. Your understanding with is much appreciated.

In the PM , we hope everyone understands that 745 students are exiting the building in a matter of 10 minutes. Buses will pull out at 2:35pm. Walkers / pick-ups will be released at 2:37. 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 any vehicles move. Please be patient and pull into a parking spot and wait for your child to walk to you. Remember to 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. Again, it helps considerably if you park your vehicle into a spot during dismissal. Additional spots are typically available towards the stadium side. No student may be picked up at the front door or along the front sidewalk prior to 2:42. Please arrive after this time if you would like to pick them up along the front sidewalk. Use extra caution and provide yourself with additional time when traveling in the various possible weather conditions.

Thank you for everything you do to keep our kids safe.
On-line Report Cards
For this 2019-2020 school year, parents of Steubenville City Schools students will have to go online (Progress Book) to find their child's quarterly and semester grades. 

SCS will be sending out a call notification to parents and guardians to remind them to check Progress Book at the end of each grading period. 

Parents without access to the internet are free to go to the office to request the hard copy and one will be printed on the spot. We appreciate your support and cooperation.
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Harding Middle School
2002 Sunset Blvd
Steubenville, Ohio 43952
740-282-3481
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