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:
February News

Dear HMS Families, 

Although it may be hard to believe, we are more than halfway through the school year. The third eight weeks ends February 25th and things are moving briskly. During this month we will split our 8th graders into groups over three days to go experience a day in the life of a high school student. These transition days allow the students to become more familiar with their new school, and help ease any anxieties. 

There will be no school on Monday, February 21st in observance of President's Day. The teachers and students are working diligently in the classroom preparing for their upcoming state tests. Everyone is focused and working hard to ensure that all students are feeling successful and that they are ready to continue their learning journey. I want to thank you, our Stallion families, for your support of our students and our school programs. Your participation in your child’s education and your child’s school make a tremendous difference. The staff and I greatly appreciate all that you contribute.

As always, if you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact a teacher or me directly. We are here to work together to provide the best possible education for your student! 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
Martin Luther King Essay Winners
Congratulations
From left to right:
3rd place- Nolan Blackburn, 1st place- Laila Reed, 2nd place- Isabella Fletcher
Candy Grams
For the next two weeks, students can purchase candy grams for themselves or a friend a $1. Students may purchase candy grams for themselves or a friend. They will be delivered 8th period on Valentine's Day. Special thank you to Mrs. Arlesic and the Jr. National Honors Society Students for helping us with selling and delivering the candy grams.
Track Signups
Track Signups will be Monday, February 14th through Wednesday, February 16th.

Track practice begins Tuesday, February 22nd
Math Counts Online Competition
Date: February 17
Day: Thursday
FOR FUN!!!

TWOSDAY - TWINDAY

WHEN: 2/22/22
Find a friend or teacher and dress like a twin!
Middle School to High School Transition Days
Dates: February 22, 23, 24

Permission slips will be sent home leading up to the dates and will need to be returned in order for your student to attend.
Yearbook Sale
The yearbook deadline was extended. The last day to order a yearbook is February 25. The cost is $31. 
End of Third Grading Period
Date: February 25
Day: Friday
A Look Back At January
Harding Middle School excelled at the District Spelling Bee! We had many students in the top 20 and 4 in the top 10! After 16 rounds, Isabella Fletcher was the CHAMPION of the Bee! Cole Carey, Thaddeus Loot, and Mayaunna Mitchell will also be moving on to the Regional Bee on March 12th  at 11:00 am. The Regional Bee will be held at Buckeye North Elementary.
Five HMS Choir students performed with the Honor Choir for the Ohio Music Educators Association’s District 8 Honor Festival on Saturday, January 22nd at Dover High School under the direction of Dr. Brit Cooper of Walsh University. 
From left to right:
Emma Burr, Laila Reed, Caleigha Birden, Isabella Fletcher, and Reggie Kellon
CONGRATULATIONS
OVAC Middle School Wrestling Champs
HMS Basketball night at the Big Red game
Sign-up for Youth Baseball Today (SBA)

The Steubenville Baseball Association (SBA) is having sign-ups for the Spring 2022 Season. Registration is going to be online only. If you need any help registering, please contact Ted Gorman at steubenvillebaseball@gmail.com or call 740-282-9741 ext. 1105
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Here are the different levels
Baseball - 6U Shetland/T-Ball
Baseball - 8U Pinto
Baseball – 10U Mustang
Baseball - 12U Bronco
Baseball - 14U Pony

**We are using the April 30th cutoff date for birthdays (to determine what level to sign-up for, answer the question - How old is your child on April 30, 2022?)

The registration fee is $65 per child for 6U Shetland/T-Ball and $80 for all other levels. Your second child is $60.

Link to Register below
The registration link is on the right side of the webpage
Please help the school district to stay healthy...
  • Please return the physician referrals sent out in the fall concerning eye and ear screening if you have not done so.

  • Please be vigilant with hand washing and masking when around people as we continue to battle Covid and the viruses of winter.

  • Please make sure the office has a parent/ guardian’s working phone number so I can get ahold of you if your child is sick.

  • Please do not send your child to school to be tested for Covid. Bring them to school and the clinic will test them. We do not want them on the bus and in the classroom until they come to the nurse requesting testing later in the day.

Limiting exposure is our best defense against this virus.
American Heart Month isn’t just for lovers. February also reminds us to take care of our hearts and consider our risk factors.

Believe it or not, heart disease can happen at any age. However, some risk factors for heart disease and stroke are preventable. American Heart Month teaches us how we can help reduce our risks while eliminating those we have control over. Do you have one of these risk factors for cardiovascular disease? Obesity, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, high cholesterol, or diabetes.

HOW TO OBSERVE #AmericanHeartMonth

Visit https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/ to learn more about the risks and how to prevent heart disease and stroke. Use #AmericanHeartMonth to share on social media.

Review these signs for heart disease risk:

1. High blood pressure. Millions of people in the United States have high blood pressure, and millions of them are as young as 40 or 50. If you are one of them, talk to your doctor about ways to control it.

2. High cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity are all conditions that can increase your risk for heart disease. If you fall into this category, work on eating healthy and getting some physical activity a few times a week.

3. Smoking cigarettes. Over 35 million adults in America are smokers, and thousands of young people pick up the habit daily. If you’re a smoker, do your best to quit or cut down. It’s what’s best for your health.

So, if you want to stay on top of your health and try to avoid the risk of heart disease, there are a few things you can do. First, don’t smoke, and if you’re already a smoker, do your best to quit. The next step you can take is managing any conditions you may have, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol. Take your medication as prescribed by your doctor. Next, make heart-healthy diet decisions. Eat whole foods low in trans-fat, saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar. A good rule of thumb is to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Finally, get moving! Living a sedentary lifestyle will put you at a much greater risk for heart disease. Try to get in at least 20 minutes of physical activity 4-5 days a week, then build from there!

From this Souce:
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/american-heart-month-february/



As always I am here to help, so feel free to call me.

Your School Nurse- Amy Neely, RN, BSN, CSN
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Grades can be checked online on ProgressBook.
Parents need a registration key to set up their parent account. If you have not set up the parent account or you are having trouble getting into an existing account, contact the office or email klancia@rollred.org and she will send you your registration key.
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Family Medical Care School Based Health Center
CHANGE, INC.
CHANGE, INC. will be able to provide care for those students who turn in their Family Medical Care packets. This school based Health Center has licensed healthcare staff and it's located in Harding Middle School. They will be able to help with any of your urgent & primary care needs. We have behavioral health & counseling available as well. The clinic also offers a fully functioning lab.

The School Based Heath Care, by no means, replaces your child's pediatrician or family provider. The providers will assure a summary of the visit will be sent to your family provider. Parents can schedule appointments for their child before, during, or immediately after school. Parents are also welcomed at the appointments if they would like to be there.


The school Based Health Care hours will be Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 3:30PM at Harding

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2002 Sunset Blvd
Steubenville, Ohio 43952
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