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Horizon West Middle School |
HWMS Community Member,
Can you believe that November is right around the corner? This school year is flying by and we are getting close to another set of progress reports coming out. Now is the time to sit with your student and have a conversation about grades and expectations. Check Canvas Grades for assignments and then review grades in Skyward. Remember, the grade in Skyward is the actual grade you will see posted to progress reports and report cards.
It has been brought to our attention that we have had situations where students' bikes have been stolen that were left overnight on campus. As a reminder, bikes need to be locked with a bike lock to ensure they are secure in the bike racks. If you need to report a stolen bike, you need to go to www.ocso.com and click on the E-reporting icon.
We are starting a new initiative to recognize students who go above and beyond in their efforts, behavior, and/or academics. Each week, teachers can nominate a “Student of the Week." The student’s name will be added to a grade level box. Administrators will pull a name from grade level and the student will be announced and recognized on the Daily Buzz News. The “Student of the Week” will get their picture taken and be recognized in this community brief and will get to select 3 friends to eat in our outdoor cafe the following week! We are excited to start recognizing some of our outstanding students!
Picture retake day is November 11th. Fliers were sent home. Our Thanksgiving break will be taking place the week of November 22nd through November 26th.
Take some time, relax and enjoy this edition of our HORNETS BUZZ.
Sincerely,
Michelle Thomas
Proud Principal
Pictured very top: Several of our Hornets participating in Pink Out Day in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month '21 (please see additional images below).
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8200 Tattant Drive
Orlando, FL 37486
(407) 554-1570
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Nov. 1: Start of Holiday Harvest Food Drive (please see weekly schedule below)
Nov. 1: HOME VOLLEYBALL GAME vs. Bridgewater
Nov. 7: End of Daylight Savings Time (set clocks back 1 hour)
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Nov. 10: Google form due date if you would like to participate during Teach-In
Nov. 10: HOME VOLLEYBALL GAME vs. SunRidge
Nov. 11: Picture retakes
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Nov. 12: Hornet's Nest Spirt Store opens for our Hornets
Nov. 16: SAC meeting, 4:30pm in the media center
Nov. 16: PTSO meeting, 5:30pm in the media center
Nov. 17: Teach-In
Nov. 17: HOME VOLLEYBALL GAME vs. Water Spring
Nov. 22-26: Thanksgiving Break
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Nominated by Mrs. Karim- “Layla willingly helps her classmates with clarifying directions or with assignments. She is enthusiastic about her learning and eager to go the extra mile to get her tasks completed.” |
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7th Grade- Helena Faro Cortez |
Nominated by Mrs. Wilson- “Helena is a fantastic student who strives for excellence in everything she does. She comes to school every day with a positive attitude. She is always quick to help her classmates, and she goes above and beyond to be involved on campus and make Horizon West the best place to be.” |
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Nominated by Mr. Lynch- “Jaelyn is a fantastic student who works hard every single day in class, and still finds time to help everyone around her who needs it. She’s kind to her peers and her teachers, sparks joy, and helps make the class a better place every day.” |
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Holiday Harvest Food Drive |
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HOLIDAY HARVEST FOOD DRIVE IS HERE! We are asking for NO GLASS CONTAINERS and to please CHECK EXPIRATION DATES! Thank you!!
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WEEK 1:(11/1 - 11/5)
Toothpaste, toothbrush, napkins, canned fruit, cookies, aluminum foil, soap or body wash, rice, spaghetti sauce
WEEK 2: (11/8 – 11/12)
Dish soap, peanut butter, jelly, canned gravy, stuffing mix, pasta, canned soup, laundry detergent
WEEK 3: (11/15 – 11/19)
Apple or grape juice, cereal, oatmeal, canned meat, shampoo, pancake mix and syrup, canned vegetables
Sponsored by: National Junior Honor Society
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“Teach-In” at HWMS ~ NOVEMBER 17th, 2021 |
Each November, in celebration of American Education Week, the Foundation brings business and civic leaders into the classroom- in a fun and engaging way- to talk with students about academics, careers, and the future.
We are looking for people to participate in Horizon West Middle School’s Teach In Event on November 17th! This program is designed to give students an insight into different careers. We would like for you to be a teacher for the day and share your career/hobby/interest with our middle school students.
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Watch our Horizon West News – The Daily Buzz
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Families and students may watch our morning news on YouTube. Please subscribe today! |
We have a YouTube channel for the morning announcements! Please click on the link below and subscribe! Please also pass this link on to your students.
Announcements will be uploaded every morning so students at home can watch online.
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Congratulations to our boys and girls choir group! They had their Chorus Concert last week and it was fantastic! Thank you to Ms. Parrish for her hard work and dedication to our students! |
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Hornets Volleyball at home this Monday vs. Bridgewater! |
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Congratulations to the boys and girls that made the HWMS Volleyball team. Come cheer on our Hornets at their next game!
HWMS Volleyball Schedule:
- Monday, November 1st vs. Bridgewater @ Horizon West Middle School
- Wednesday, November 3rd vs. Chain of Lakes @ Chain of Lakes Middle School
- Monday, November 8th vs. Gotha @ Gotha Middle School
- Wednesday, November 10th vs. SunRidge @ Horizon West Middle School
- Monday, November 15th vs. Southwest @ Southwest Middle School
- Wednesday, November 17th vs. Water Spring @ Horizon West Middle School
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Meet our amazing ART teachers and check out the awesome artwork created by students! |
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Mrs. Wilson and Ms. Heath |
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Breast Cancer Awareness Spirit Week |
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Hornets in the Classrooms... |
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In Mrs. Moore’s STEM class, students are learning to CODE with Micro:bits! |
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Students in Mrs. Karim’s 6th grade ELA classroom worked in groups, with specific assigned roles, to collaborate on a second close read writing task. |
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Learning Tectonic plate boundaries with treats in Ms. Roskey’s 7th grade Science class! |
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Our next PTSO meeting will be November 16th at 5:30pm (after SAC at 4:30pm) in the Media Center. Our next HWMS Spirit Night is Burger-Fi Thursday, November 11th!
The Hornet’s Nest Spirit Store will be open again on Friday, November 12th.
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Thank you to our volunteers that come in on Fridays to help with the Spirit Store! |
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Spirit Night at Burger Fi
November 11th!!!
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SAC met on October 19th and recognized Ms Thomas for National Principals Month!
Thank you for all you do Ms. Thomas!
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We also want to recognize the great assistant principals
Mr. Flanagan and Ms. Hargrett for all they do!
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1) Support for ESE families: |
ESE Families Canvas Toolkit The ESE Parent Outreach Team has developed an ESE Families Toolkit in Canvas. Families will be able to access the toolkit by clicking on the Toolkit for Families button in the Quick Links section on the OCPS ESE website. The toolkit will house resources and information for families of students with disabilities. |
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The ESE Parent Outreach Team has also implemented a parent support ticketing system for families of students with disabilities. Families can submit support tickets for assistance with ESE questions and concerns. By clicking on the Submit a Parent Support Ticket button below the welcome message on the ESE website homepage, families can access the ticketing system to electronically submit their questions and concerns. By clicking on the button identical to the one below on the homepage, families will access a brief ticket to outline their needs. |
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2) Neighborhood Centers for Families: |
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Neighborhood Centers for Families (NCF) are one-stop centers that provide residents with a multitude of valuable services within their communities. Funded by the Orange County Citizens’ Commission for Children, services are offered at 13 locations throughout the County. They offer counseling programs, tutoring, employment skills, case management, senior activities, limited health services, and so much more.
Each NCF is made up of non-profit organizations, government agencies, churches and community groups working together to address the specific needs of the surrounding community. These organizations collaborate to provide intergenerational programs, services and activities that address the needs of the entire family. Most services are offered free of charge.
Each NCF is uniquely designed to address the needs of its surrounding community and offers flexible hours of service in a family-friendly and accessible location. Childcare stipends, through Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc. (4C) are also available for clients who are actively enrolled in services.
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3) OCPS Parent Academy - "Together Towards Tomorrow: Plan for Success" will be launched on Webex, Saturday, November 13 from 9 -11:30 a.m. ( Register) |
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Friday's Motivational Moment! |
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Colin Powell's 13 Rules of Leadership |
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Colin Powell was born in Harlem to West Indian immigrants. He grew up in the South Bronx. As an Army officer in Vietnam, he was decorated for bravery for saving three fellow soldiers from a burning helicopter. Powell rose through the ranks fast, and by the 1980s he was a general and became the first-ever black national security adviser, under Ronald Reagan. Colin Powell's impressive military and political career included achieving the rank of four-star general, chairman of the joint chiefs, national security adviser, and secretary of state. He passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at age 84.
In his 2012 memoir, It Worked For Me: In Life and Leadership, Powell listed his 13 rules of leadership. We think these might also benefit our Hornets while in middle school, high school, during college, and later in life.
1. It ain’t as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.
2. Get mad, then get over it.
3. Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it.
4. It can be done!
5. Be careful what you choose.
6. Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
7. You can’t make someone else’s choices.
8. Check small things.
9. Share credit.
10. Remain calm. Be kind.
11. Have a vision. Be demanding.
12. Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
13. Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
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Have a great weekend Hornets!
Ms. Thomas, Principal
Horizon West Middle School
Friday, October 29, 2021
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Horizon West Leadership Team |
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Judy Logan - Admin Dean 7th Grade and 8th Grade (M-Z) - judy.logan@ocps.net
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