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FOX FACTS
September 14, 2022
HMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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Fox Facts is a weekly newsletter published by Huntington Middle School. It includes important information related to school activities, programs, and events. It also includes a section for the Huntington Middle School PTA and a space to publicize community events and organizations. | |
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Important Dates and Events
Sept. 14: Noontime Fun!
Sept. 16: 7/8 dance 6-8 PM "A Night Under the Stars"
Sept. 20: 8th grade lunchtime assembly for Outdoor Ed trip
Sept. 21: Good Citizenship breakfast "Responsibility"
Sept. 22: Fox Fuel w T at 9:00 AM via Zoom
Sept. 22: Vision & Hearing testing for 8th grade
Sept. 23: 6th grade Luau dance 6-8PM
Sept. 26-30: 8th grade Outdoor Ed trip
Please check our School Calendar for more information related to student events and activities.
Athletic Updates go to hehms.us and click on the Athletics tab.
Our Athletic Director is Ms. Kido (kkido@smusd.us)
Webstore Link: Here
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Save the date!
October 22, 2022 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM!
All HMS students and families are cordially invited to the Hauntington Breakfast!
The Disney Villains are coming! This fun filled morning will include a yummy pancake breakfast, exciting rides, attractions, and performances for all of our HMS students and families to enjoy. Proceeds from this PTA fundraiser directly benefit the children of HMS.
Check out this Wicked Good video starring our very own Mr. Topalian!
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BECOME A HAUNTINGTON BREAKFAST PATRON!
Depending on the patron level, families can receive unlimited rides and special attractions wristbands, an exclusive invitation to the TPumps and Tony's Pizza lunchtime Pizza party, a personalized Disney Villains lantern, Disney Villains cinch bags, and more! The sooner you patron, the sooner you can get your own family wicked Disney Villian light up lantern!
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Thank you to our 2022 Hauntington Breakfast Patrons
(updated 9/12/22)
Maleficient's Minions
The Berlejung Family
Luyi & Shawn Chou
Jennifer & Kyu Kang
Jianfang Liu
Joel & Cathy Newton
Deok Song & Christine Hyun
The Shamamian Family
The Zhuo Family
Shan Yu's Army
Andy Chen & Vincy Yu
Derek and Wendy Cheng
Francesca and Brandon Gill
Ed and Stacy Paek
The Repstad Family
The Webb Family
Jona Peng & Family
The Zee Family
Ursula's Underlings
The Berenji Family*, The Bugbees, Family of Adam Chen, Charles Bin Chen & Shell Huang Family, Craig and Lesley Cheung , The Chou Family*, The Chow Family, The Darling Family*, The Daoud Family, The Esbenshade Family, The Fong Family*, The Gutierrez Family*, Hoglin Family*, Steve and Ashley Hsiang*, The Hsieh Family, The Killackey Family *, The Lafko Family, Leyen & Dennis Lim, Christy and Jeffrey Lin, The Mellis Family*, The Onishi Family*, The Pathak Family, Van and Connie Pham*, Family of Annie Qui, Tyler and Kasumi Roddick*, Jerry & Lauren Shen , The Simon Family , Dongqi Sun's Family*, The Vishwanath Family*, Tommy and Lisa Vuong*, The Wildemans, The Wilson Family*, Tony Woo and Kimi Suehiro, The Yoon Family, Kaan Yuksel Family*, The Zee Family
*Fantastic Fox Patrons
Gaston's Goons
Feng Family, Cheryl & John Freiburg, Alisa and Peter Huynh, Paul & Kelly Jin, Family of Serenity Pierre, The Lew Family, Mark & Diane Schmidt, Jenny and Le Tran, The Watlington Family, Wendling family
Cruella's Crew
Rick and Jeanie Caldwell, Vicky & Tony Huang, The Hughes Family,
The Skywalkers
Hook's Henchmen
John & Virginia Kling
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Student Ticket Sales
Students can sell tickets and earn prizes such as Starbucks gift cards, Disney Villain Funko Pops, and candy! The top seller from each grade wins their choice of a Disney Villains Loungefly backpack or Herschel XL backpack. The TOP HMS total seller will receive 4 tickets to DISNEYLAND RESORT! Family and friends can buy tickets or simply make a donation online and your student will get credit towards these epic prizes. The first prize distribution date is 9/27/22 so sell those tickets now!
Volunteer
We are looking for parent volunteers to help make this event a success! Volunteer Here
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Talent Showcase
Calling all HMS talent! Does your HMS student have a special talent (singing/dancing/playing an instrument/etc) they want to perform at the Hauntington Breakfast? For all interested performers, we will be having a talent preview on 10/6 after school at the Auditorium. E-mail us to sign-up!
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Art Showcase
Do you have a wicked good artist at home? Have your HMS student create their own art of a “Disney Villain” for display at the Hauntington Breakfast! Your artist will have a chance to win an Amazing Disney Villain Themed Prize! Let your imagination soar and use any medium! Must submit to the HMS office by 10/19/22.
DONATE ITEMS!
Do you have any unopened toys or gifts that you want to get rid of? (ie Razor scooters, board games, puzzles, craft kits, etc) Donate them to the Hauntington Breakfast Prize Booth! E-mail us and we will arrange a pick up.
Questions?
Contact Cathy Newton or Chris Hyun Song at HMSBreakfast@gmail.com
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NOONTIME FUN
September 14
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6TH GRADE LUAU!
September 23, 2022
6:00 PM - 8:00PM
Advance Tickets can be purchased at lunch time on the day of the dance.
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Does your student enjoy art, music, and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films, and taking photos? Then encourage them to join us and have fun creating original artwork which represents this year’s theme, “Show Your Voice!”
All students in grades TK-12 are invited to participate and submit artwork in one of six areas. Entries will be judged on interpretation of the theme, creativity, and technical skill.
· Dance Choreography
· Film Production
· Literature
· Music Composition
· Photography
· Visual Arts
· Special Artist Division
Entry Due Date: Friday, October 14
Virtual Entry Forms coming soon!
Review the Reflections Official Rules, or click the links above for guidelines for each category.
Watch the official 2022-223 Reflections Call For Entries video! Or for inspiration and to learn more about prizes and scholarships, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery.
For more information, please contact our Reflections chair Mandy Chan at mandychan710@gmail.com or text at 626-272-6319.
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2022-2023 HMS Clubs & Hangouts
Monday Film School & Podcast Hangout Mr. Stopford
Room 407 (12:35)
Robotics Club Mr. Gulick
Room 208 (12:35)
Math Team Mrs. Cervantes
Room 105 (3:30-4:00)
Science Olympiad Ms. Nitta/Ms. Wong
Room 103/104 (3:45-5:15)
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Tuesday Good’s Games Hangout Mr. Good
Room 404 (12:35)
Art Foxes Hangout Mrs. Macedo
Room 113 (12:35)
Robotics Club Mr. Gulick
Room 208 (12:35)
Chess Club Mrs. Moffat
Room 308 (12:35)
Mock Trial Mrs. Cervantes
Room 105 (3:00-4:00 PM)
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Wednesday JFL Club Mrs. Oh
Room 301 (12:35)
Fantasy Sports Hangout Mr. Fitzgibbons
Room 110 (12:35)
Robotics Club Mr. Gulick
Room 208 (12:35)
Aquarium Club Mr. Dahlstein
Room 303 (12:35)
Zen Zone Hangout Mrs. Gonzalez
Room 201 - Wellness Lounge (12:35)
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Thursday Chess Club Mrs. Moffat
Room 308 (12:35)
Good’s Games Hangout Mr. Good
Room 404 (12:35)
Garden Foxes Hangout Mrs. Carrillo
Peace Garden (12:35)
Robotics Club Mr. Gulick
Room 208 (12:35)
Mock Trial Mrs. Cervantes
Room 105 (3:00-4:30 PM) (not on minimum days)
Science Olympiad Ms. Nitta/Ms. Wong
Room 103/104 (3:45-5:15)
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Friday Graphic Design Hangout Mrs. Anand
Library (3:00-4:00) (not on minimum days)
Speech & Debate Mr. Miller
Room 203 (3:00-4:00 PM) (not on minimum days)
Study Hall Hangout Mr. RIvera
Room 111 (12:35) (not on minimum days)
Global Relations Club Mrs. Cervantes
Room 105 (12:35) (not on minimum days)
Tee Time Hangout Mr. Lewis
Room 112 (12:35) (not on minimum days)
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Renovation Plans for San Marino Center | The San Marino City Council approved a renovation project for the San Marino Center and contracted with CABD Construction to bring the building up to code, match the decor of the neighboring Crowell Public Library, and make it a usable, flexible, and modern community center facility. Construction is anticipated to begin in mid September with demolition sometime in October. Construction activities will affect parking. Please see attached for the SM Center Project parking collaboration with the City of San Marino for details. The yellow parking area is first come first serve. More information can be found here. If you have any questions or comments in the meantime, please contact the San Marino Parks & Public Works Department at (626) 300-0765 or via email at publicworks@cityofsanmarino.org. | |
If you would like to purchase these classic, official school portraits taken on Aug. 9th, please go to PremierSchoolPictures.com. QR code is below.
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Counseling Corner:
If you need help getting access to PowerSchool:
Technical Support Contact:
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Free breakfast and lunch!
For the 2022-2023 school year, the State of California is mandating the Universal Meals Program at all schools in the state. With the Universal Meal families need to fill out a Meal Application form, which was part of the online registration package. SMUSD will be offering both breakfast and lunch. Please encourage your students to come and grab a free lunch and a free breakfast daily. SMUSD will be using the Point of Sale system to record the meals for lunch, therefore please remind your students to memorize their 5 Digit lunch number (student ID number). This will help expedite the meal service. For the first week of school the lines may be a bit longer than usual as students may have forgotten their lunch number. If you have any questions, please contact Munira Bengali at mbengali@smusd.us or 626-299- 7000 ext. 1323.
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Student Connectedness to HMS Campus Life
HMS events, activities and athletics play a huge part in the overall development of our students. We want our students to stay connected to all the wonderful and interactive school events and activities that are available to each student. Students will be notified of school events and activities with a Schoology notification or an email to their student Gmail account. HMS students and families are also encouraged to frequently visit the HMS school website.
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ATHLETICS:
Please visit our HMS Athletics homepage for up to date information about our Intramural and Travel Sports.
Ms. Kido
Physical Education Teacher
ASB Advisor
Athletic Director
Huntington Middle School
626.299.7060
kkido@smusd.us
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Attendance:
Parents, the attendance online absence form on the school website is for explaining absences. If your child has a disagreement about an absence on a particular day/period, please reach out to the teacher first.
Late arrival/Early departure:
If your student comes late to school, even if it's 5 minutes late, the parent and the student need to check in at the front office. Your written confirmation needs to be documented and a slip is given to the student to present to the teacher.
Same process for picking a student up early from school. Parent must come in to the office, present ID and sign the student out, to ensure the student is going home with an approved guardian. Thank you for taking a few minutes to help us maintain correct attendance and safely monitor our student's whereabouts.
NO LUNCH DROP OFFS.
Complimentary breakfasts and lunches are available every day in the cafeteria.
Due to COVID restrictions we need to limit the number of visitors to school. If your child forgets his/her lunch, please do not bring it to him/her. They can eat from the cafeteria for the day. For the latest information please visit our SMUSD site here
Cell phones are not to be on or in student's possession from 8:00-2:50. Keep them POWERED DOWN and in the lockers.
Keep our campus clean:
Please remind your students to throw away their food wrappers/containers at snack break and lunch. Thank you for helping us keep our campus clean.
Textbooks/Chromebooks:
Students are responsible for the textbooks and Chromebooks they check out. If a textbook or Chromebook is damaged so it cannot be checked out anymore the student is responsible for the full price of the replacement, plus shipping and handling.
Computers may only be used in class at teacher's direction. Keep them locked in your lockers during lunch, away from the lunch areas and food.
Technical Support Contact:
Chat with a technology support team member at www.smusd.us/livechat/
Email technical support at techsupport@smusd.us
Leave a message at 626-299-7002
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HMS Online Wellness Center |
The HMS Online Wellness Center serves to provide resources and optional mindfulness activities that can assist students during these difficult times as well as provide supports for parents to assist in communicating with their children at home.
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If you have social media, make sure you're following HMS to see the latest in our academic and spirited events. | |
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THANK YOU
Thank you to all the families who purchased HMS Spirit Gear and a huge thank you goes to Fion Chan who organized and coordinated all sales!
Thank you to HMS Staff and parent volunteer Christine Min for a very smooth and efficient Covid-19 test day for our 6th graders.
Thank you to Leyen Lim & Alice Tong, Noontime Fun Chairs! Our 7th & 8th Graders enjoyed a nice refreshing water activity on a hot day for NoonTime Fun. Can’t wait to see what they do next month!
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SAVE THE DATE: PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING
Tuesday, September 27th at 8:45am in the HMS Cafeteria
Please join us for our PTA Association Meeting of the school year at 8:45 am in the HMS Cafeteria. Attending PTA meetings is a great way to stay connected and learn about important news and upcoming events at HMS. Come hear updates from Principal Daryl Topalian, PTA Committee Chairs, SMSF Trustee Tony Woo and more. Coffee and snacks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you!
Please find August 31, 2022 Association Meeting minutes here.
Not a PTA member? Join now to have voting rights at meetings and other member benefits. Complete the Membership Form and drop it off at the HMS office!
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BYLAWS ANNOUNCEMENT
HMS received the approved revised and amended PTA Bylaws from CAPTA, which will be presented at the September 27, 2022 Association meeting for adoption. Amendments related to the breakdown of membership dues and allowing for virtual Association meetings were already adopted at the January 25, 2022 Association meeting. In addition, the new 2020 Bylaws form allows for virtual Executive Board meetings to conduct PTA business. Please click here for the bylaws amendment recommendation.
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SAVE THE DATE: PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING
Tuesday, September 27th at 8:45am in the HMS Cafeteria
Please join us for our PTA Association Meeting of the school year at 8:45 am in the HMS Cafeteria. Attending PTA meetings is a great way to stay connected and learn about important news and upcoming events at HMS. Come hear updates from Principal Daryl Topalian, PTA Committee Chairs, and more. Coffee and snacks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you!
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Community News and Events | |
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Titanium Robotics welcomes people of all ages to our Movie Night Fundraiser from 6-9 pm on Friday, September 16th, at San Marino High School. There will be lots of fun: carnival games, snacks, a movie (Big Hero 6), a raffle, and many prizes! Admission for students is $5, and adults is $10. All proceeds will go to sending one heart health patient to Camp del Corazon, a non-profit organization that holds an annual summer camp for children with heart disease. We would love to see you there and
help support a great cause!
Thank you,
Makenna Wong
Titanium Robotics Business Vice President
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