A National Blue Ribbon School 2021 | A California Distinguished School | Established 1918 |
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FOX FACTS
December 15, 2021
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
December 15: Noontime Fun
December 14-16: Sem I Finals
December 16: Fox Fuel w T
December 17: Holiday Music Assembly
December 17: Minimum Day, Quarter 2 Ends
December 20-31 Winter Break - No School
January 3: School resumes
January 7: HMS Game Night vs. Monrovia at SMHS
January 11: School Shine Video recording
January 17: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No School
January 19: Noontime fun
January 28: 6th grade dance
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)
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Thank you Mr. Ruben Valles, Chief Academic Officer from LACOE (Los Angeles County Office of Education) for making time to visit HMS yesterday. He was here to learn more about the only middle school in the state of California to earn the National Blue Ribbon Award this year. Superintendent Dr. de la Torre, Executive Director Dr. Richter and Principal Topalian joined him on a learning walk of the school. He shared he was very impressed with the staff and students of HMS.
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Thank you PTA for hosting another great Noontime Fun activity today...cotton snowballs and candy galore! This is just what the kids needed right in the middle of finals.
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SchoolShine will be filming at HMS on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. This video will be produced for the purposes of sharing the great and awesome happenings that make HMS “shine” both in and out of the classroom. The video will then be shared via SMUSD Facebook and on our school website. |
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The CDE has partnered with Renaissance to offer public school students, TK-12 unlimited free access to a library of digital books through the holidays under a program offered by the state. From December 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022, any California student can benefit from 24-hour access to thousands of myON books in English and Spanish.
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Go to https://www.myon.com/index.html and click on “myON login”
- Sign in using the single statewide shared account credentials
- School Name: Gift of Literacy
- Username: myon
- Password: read
- Select a book or news article and start reading!
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Parents, we need your help in making our Career Day a success again this year. Please consider taking time out of your schedule to volunteer to share your career path during our Career Day Fair on Thursday, February 17, 2022. For more information and to sign up click on this link.
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Spring Sports Registration |
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From Ms. Kido, our Athletic Director
As the 2nd Quarter is coming to an end, it is now time for you to consider our next sport season.
Huntington offers two types of sports programs.
1. Intramural: This program is open to all the students on campus regardless of skill level. Once you register to be a part of Intramural, you are now eligible to try out to be a part of a Travel Team.
2. Travel Team: In this program, groups of selected athletes compete against other schools to represent Huntington in our 210 Middle School League, Delphic League, and Prep League. Not all students who try out will be selected for the Travel Team for which they are trying out.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE SELECTING YOUR SPORT!!
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Please make sure you complete the appropriate form WITH your parent/guardian.
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Make sure you take note of the first meeting date. (THIS DATE MAY BE DIFFERENT FOR EACH SPORTS TEAM!)
- You may select more than one sport, if you do, you will need to fill out a separate form for each sport.
- Be realistic regarding your schedule and the possible time and date conflicts.
Read the information BEFORE you click on the Registration Form.
**Please make sure you are signed out of all other email accounts before clicking on the link.
***If you are still having problems, please use incognito/private mode depending on the browser you are using.
Level classification: (Last name: A-M) 1/10/22; (Last name: N - Z ) 1/11/22 - 3:00- 4:00)
First day of Intramural practice: Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
Team Selection on 1/5/22: 8th Grade - 3:00-3:30; 6/7 Grade - 3:30-4:00
First day of Intramural practice: Monday, January 10, 2022
Life is full of choices and challenges. Sometimes that means you try something new and you never know, you may actually enjoy it!
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Remember my motto! "A sport for everyone and everyone in a sport!"
Hope to see you out there playing!
Ms. Kido
Physical Education Teacher
ASB Advisor
Athletic Director for HMS
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8th Grade parents,
If you would like to order a 8th Grade Graduate Dedication ad for your 8th grader, please go to www.yearbookordercenter.com. There, you will be able to follow the prompts and order an ad for your student.
1. Enter our SCHOOL’S CODE — 17117 (you can also search for our school at the bottom of the start page)
2. Select the START YOUR AD button
3. Select the SIZE you would like to purchase: 1/8 page, 1/4 page, or 1/2 page
4. Click on BUYING THIS AD for STUDENT
5. Follow prompt to enter your STUDENT NAME
6. Begin building your ad and enter your payment
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Caire at jcaire@smusd.us.
Ads are limited and will be only be available until before the start of winter break so, don’t miss out!
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Math 6th grade: Mondays & Wednesdays, Room 207, 3:00-4:00
Math 7th/8th grade: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Room 110, 3:00-4:00
English & ELD 6th grade: Monday & Wednesday, Room 205 3:00-4:00
English 7/8: Mondays & Wednesdays, Room 108, 3:00-4:00
After School Homework Club: Wednesdays & Thursdays, the HMS Library, 3:00-4:00
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Attendance Reporting
Parents/Families:
If your student comes to school more than 10 minutes late to Homeroom or is leaving earlier than 2:50 PM, please make sure to have them check in or out through the Main Office before going to class or leaving for the day. If they do not check out with permission the absence will not be adjusted.
Parents should use the HMS Report an Absence form. Parents may still call the office or bring in a note, however, we highly encourage the use of our online form. If you have any questions please contact our attendance clerk Elizabeth Plascencia at eplascencia@smusd.us.
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SMUSD COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Ages 5-11
SMUSD has partnered with Albertsons to offer convenient clinics! 2nd dose clinic will be on 12/3/21 for ages 5-11 SMUSD students. The clinic will be at Huntington Middle School again. Only 2nd dose students will be scheduled for this clinic.
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Students of HMS, if you would like to participate in the free COVID testing happening on Thursdays, please REGISTER HERE. After you are registered, you may test weekly or as often as you wish and skip weeks. This service is for current students of HMS only. Both vaccinated and unvaccinated students are welcome to test.
Testing times: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Testing locations: room 306
Athletes on Travel Teams (not Intramural) will be tested weekly when there's a game if they are not fully vaccinated by Omni Pathology on Tuesdays. Please register your athlete using the link above to test.
Per State Health Order by October 15, 2021, SMUSD volunteers or drivers must provide proof of COVID vaccination or test weekly. This guide is provided to SMUSD volunteers on how to provide proof of vaccination and/or how to register for weekly testing at SMUSD using the Privit system. Unvaccinated volunteers may also provide a negative PCR or rapid antigen test result administered through another healthcare or clinical provider. Results from at-home test kits are not accepted. For more info on completing this see Volunteer info.
Per State Health Order (page 13) all wind instrument students and unvaccinated students playing in music indoor groups must test weekly. The COVID Support staff will work with staff to identify students, monitor status and testing. Parents should register their students through Privit to participate in our weekly PCR testing program. For registration information please visit http://smusd.info/test. This is the same weekly PCR testing program that is offered to all students, staff and volunteers.
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Our lost and found is overflowing! Clothes, bags, backpacks, water bottles, etc. If your child says s/he lost it, tell them to check the lost and found in the cafeteria before you replace it. Items will be donated during the holidays so take the next few weeks to check out our inventory.
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.
NO LUNCH DROP OFFS. We have free lunch at school every day.
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. Having an alternative may encourage them to remember their own lunch the next day. Complimentary breakfasts and lunches are available every day in the cafeteria. For the latest information please visit our SMUSD site here.
Remember to throw away your food wrappers/containers at snack break and lunch. School is not a restaurant where servers take your plates away. Thank you for doing your part to help keep our campus clean.
Computers may only be used in class at teacher's direction or at the library at lunch. Keep them away from the lunch areas and food.
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. Thank you
Technical Support Contact:
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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Huntington Middle School PTA |
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PTA President's Message for December
Best Wishes....Warmest Regards... to all our fellow HMS parents! Please save the date for the upcoming HMS' Schitt's Creek parent party, which will be held on February 12, 2022.
Come dressed as your favorite character, like Johnny, Moira, Alexis or David and enjoy an evening at Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery. It will be simply the best!
All donations are greatly appreciated!
Jacqueline Tran Chuang
HMS PTA President 2021-22
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HMS PTA received the approved revised and amended By-Laws from CAPTA, which are being presented at the January 25, 2022 Association meeting for adoption. The amendments made were limited to adjusting the breakdown of the PTA membership dues. In addition, the new 2020 By-laws form allows for virtual Association meetings to conduct PTA business and includes the revised Standing Rules as presented. Please click here for amended and revised bylaws and standing rules recommendations.
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The HMS PTA Nominating Committee needs your help to select the slate of Elected Officers and Committee Chairs for the 2022-2023 Executive Board!
Be part of this important nominating process by submitting names of individuals you want to represent you and your school. Self-nominations are encouraged!
Kindly submit your nomination suggestions forms by Tuesday, January 18th, 2022. The new Officers will be elected at the March 2022 PTA Association meeting.
Click here to submit nomination suggestions.
The committee thanks you for your suggestions!
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Community News and Events |
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As a courtesy, Huntington Middle School often includes information forwarded from community organizations. In these cases, the organizations and activities are not sponsored or endorsed by Huntington Middle School or the San Marino Unified School District. |
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San Marino National Little League is Back!
Registration for the 2022 Spring Season is going on now for all divisions, all playing levels ages 5-14. Early bird registration ends December 14th so sign up today!
Visit www.smnll.org to register and for more information.
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Please join San Marino Unified School District's 2021-22 DELAC. Learn about educational programs and services for English Learners. Collaborate with our committee to conduct needs assessments, review reclassification procedures and written notifications, establish programs and goals, and so much more. Most importantly, connect with other families to support one another as we strive towards achieving student success.
All families are welcome to each meeting.
December 2, 2021 at 9:00am Huntington Middle School Cafeteria
February 10, 2022 at 9:00am Valentine Elementary
May 12, 2022 at 9:00am San Marino High School
Please contact Danielle Blatchley for more information at dblatchley@smusd.us or (626) 299-7000 x1312.
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From the
City of San Marino:
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Link to website about movie night
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