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Horizon West Middle School |
HWMS Community Member,
Thank you to all our parents and community that attended our Open House event. We hope that this opportunity served as a time for you to gain a great insight on the rigorous instruction your child is receiving here at Horizon West.
The end of the first marking period is rapidly approaching. Please make sure you take this time to speak to your child about their grades and their behavior. Report cards will be distributed mid-October.
Just a reminder of some upcoming days off for students: Monday, October 16th - Teacher Workday/Student Holiday and Friday, October 27th - Teacher Professional Day/Student Holiday. There is also no early release Wednesday, October 11th.
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Please make sure you talk to your child about the importance of bike and scooter safety. It’s been reported that students are riding in the middle of the road at dismissal and it is extremely dangerous with all of the traffic coming in and out of the school. Students need to use the crosswalk, stay on the sidewalk and to be aware of the traffic. Thank you.
It has been another wonderful week at Horizon West and I hope you enjoy this edition of our community brief.
Sincerely,
Michelle Thomas
Proud Principal
Pictured very top: Congratulations to our 2023-2024 SGA Electoral Board!
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6th Grade Rep - Dilyor Akmalov
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7th Grade Rep - Gianna Williams
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8th Grade Rep - Leah McNally
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Historian - Uka Otgonbayar
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Treasurer - Sahasra Siddavatam
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Secretary - Anam Ali
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Vice President - Luisa Munhoz
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President - Lauren Vanderhoof
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8200 Tattant Drive
Orlando, FL 37486
(407) 554-1570
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Communication is KEY to the SUCCESS of our SCHOOL, STUDENTS and FAMILIES. Stay connected to our school by following and liking our OFFICIAL social media accounts. |
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Mentioned in this edition: |
Oct. 1: Start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct. 4: School Spirit Wednesday! - Wear HWMS shirt or school colors
Oct. 4: PTSO Spirit Store open during lunch - Cafeteria foyer
Oct. 6: Hispanic Heritage Month - Dress as your favorite Hispanic Hero
Oct. 6: Horizon High School Homecoming Tailgate, 5-7pm - Community Event
Oct. 9-13: National School Lunch Week
Oct. 10: Monthly SAC meeting, 5:00pm in the media center
Oct. 10: Monthly PTSO meeting, 5:30pm in the media center
Oct. 11: NO EARLY DISMISSAL THIS WEDNESDAY
Oct. 11: School Spirit Wednesday! - Wear HWMS shirt or school colors
Oct. 11: PTSO Spirit Store open during lunch - Cafeteria foyer
Oct. 11: 6th Grade Girls Volleyball tryouts (see requirements below)
Oct. 12: 7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball tryouts (see requirements below)
Oct. 12: Boys Volleyball tryouts (see requirements below)
Oct. 13: Hispanic Heritage Month - Wear your country's traditional colors or outfit
Oct. 16: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (Teacher Workday)
Oct. 20: PINK OUT DAY - Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Hispanic Heritage Month Friday celebrations (Sept. 29, Oct. 6 &13): |
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National School Lunch Week (Oct. 9th - Oct.13th): |
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Horizon High School Homecoming Tailgate (Oct. 6th): |
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School Advisory Council meeting (Oct. 10th): |
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No early dismissal on Wednesday, Oct. 11th: |
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The Video Gameapalooza runs Oct. 12th & 13th: |
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No school for students on Monday, Oct. 16th: |
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Every Wednesday is our School Spirit Day!
Wear your blue, yellow and black to show your Hornet spirit!
💙💛🖤
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6th Grade-
Dilyor Akmalov
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Nominated by Dr. Pagan-
“Layla is a very responsible and hardworking student. She is a role model for all the students in her class.”
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Nominated by Ms. Cameron-
“Dilyor is a top-notch kid! He has been extremely polite and positive in every interaction that I have had with him. He always has a smile on his face and gives a joyful hello anytime I see him around campus!”
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7th Grade-
Maria Berretta Cabral
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7th Grade-
Tanvi Thalladi
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Nominated by Ms. Harrell –
“Maria brings such a bright light to my classroom. She is always willing to help and jump into activities. She is not afraid to try new things, especially when she is working towards her goals.”
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Nominated by Ms. Harrell-
“Tanvi is incredibly intelligent and such a hard worker. I know she can accomplish anything she puts her mind to. I am so glad that I get to see her continue to grow this year in 7th grade!”
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8th Grade-
Maria Silva De Sa
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8th Grade-
Maximiliano Santana Colmenares
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Nominated by Mr. Fluke-
“Maria has a bright shining face full of positive energy every day!”
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Nominated by Ms. Stepp-
“Maximiliano is always a bright and smiling face in the hallways and lunchroom! He shows everyone respect and kindness.”
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I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Harrell last year in 6th grade. I quickly realized there was nothing she could not do. She comes to work with a smile and does everything she can to put students first. She is always asking questions to see how she can improve something in her class. This year, she has taken on a new role as MTSS coordinator which has added even more to her already full plate. She does all of this because it helps her students.
So whether she is jumping into action with a student in trouble, or calming down a student having a bad day, Ms. Harrell does it all. At HWMS, there are many teachers that deserve recognition for their hard work. I think Ms. Harrell is the perfect person to start with this award.
~ Mr. Boland
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There are so many amazing teachers at Horizon West so I went to a resource that I knew would give me honest feedback on who to pick: the students.They were not short on opinions but one teacher only got resounding praise and I knew he would be the right choice. That teacher is Mr. Corneau.
Some of the reasons that were shared were: Mr. C is the best at teaching and the nicest, coolest, funniest guy ever. He is willing to help you on anything and will try his best to teach you and help you do your best. Learning an instrument isn’t easy but with him it is always amazing. These are just a couple of examples of the feedback I was given. Kind, amazing, funny, the goat of teaching are words that I heard repeatedly to describe him. Overall, Mr. Corneau is such an asset to Horizon West Middle School and is definitely deserving of Hornet of the Week.
I could keep sharing all the amazing things my students said but I will leave it on what one student said that really stuck with me: Not all the students are lucky enough to take a class with Mr. C, but the for the ones who are, he is definitely their favorite teacher.
~ Ms. Harrell
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Club Rush took place on Friday, September 15th! It was a successful event with many students signing up for different clubs offered through our Boys and Girls Club after school program! |
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Multilingual Parent Leadership Council |
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Mr. Ryan, our ESOL Compliance Specialist, presents at our first Multilingual Parent Leadership Council Meeting (MPLC). Thanks to those parents that came out for our first meeting! |
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Classroom Spotlight
Hornet Artwork
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Check out the student’s digital art’s geometric designs inspired by Mexican artist, Lourdes Villagomez (Hispanic Heritage Month) from Ms. Mulling’s Class! |
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HERO Student Recognition System |
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Sign up for our HERO Program and see the points your child is earning in school!! |
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2023-2024 Hornet Soccer Teams |
CONGRATULATIONS to our SOCCER TEAMS for an amazing season! Our boys team won the Cluster Championship! Watch for upcoming information on the playoffs!! |
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Boys Open Gym will be held October 2nd, 4th, and 9th after school until 5:30
Girls Open Gym will be October 2nd-5th and 9th-10th after school until 5:30
- 6th Grade Girls tryouts begin October 11th
- 7th and 8th Grade Girls tryouts begin October 12th
- Boys tryouts begin October 12th
Students must have a completed Aktivate account, including physical, in order to participate in any of the activities. A current physical packet must be turned in prior to tryouts in order to participate. Physical Forms are available on the school website under Athletics.
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Above and just below:
Ms. Parrish’s Chorus students performed Principals at the Principal’s Meeting on Sept. 14th
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Student led group gathered at the school flag pole for “See you at the Pole” on Wednesday morning.
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PTSO donated and presented our OPEN HOUSE Trivia winners with a HWMS t-shirt! |
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Congratulations to 6th graders-
Harper Willette, Aubrey Jones, and Julia Tabak
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Congratulations to 7th Graders-
McKenzie Moore, Nicholas Benner, & Samantha Tom
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Congratulations to 8th Graders-
Isabella Whittington, Julie Bueno, & Olivia Vargas
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2023-2024 meeting dates. All community members are welcome! |
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Superintendent's Weekly Message
Monday, September 25, 2023
Dr. Maria Vazquez, Superintendent of Schools
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. On this week's "Mondays with Maria," Dr. Vazquez addresses the growing concern for students who fall into chronic absenteeism. You may submit a thought on Thought Exchange by clicking here.
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Papa John's Pizza - Windermere |
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Windermere’s Papa John’s Pizza recognized Horizon West Middle School as a “Hometown Hero” this past month. Seth Yamamoto, Orlando’s Marketing Liaison (pictured with Assistant Principal Hargrett) delivered coupons for all teachers and staff for a free pizza. We would also like to thank General Manager Melissa Winne for donating pizzas for all of our teachers for our Open House event! Thank you, Papa John’s Pizza! |
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Join the Food and Nutrition Services Team! |
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Our cafeteria is hiring SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANTS.
Please contact Ms. Noto at extension 541 2226 for more information.
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Our cafeteria supports OCPS sustainability efforts. We donate students' unwanted items from our share table to local charities. We also provide compost to support our school garden. |
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Have a great weekend Hornets!
Ms. Thomas, Principal
Horizon West Middle School
Friday, September 29, 2023
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Horizon West Leadership Team |
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