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FOX FACTS
March 6, 2024
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
March 7: 5th Grade Info Night/Open House/Showcase
March 8: Minimum Day
March 12 - 14: Q3 Finals
March 15: Minimum Day
March 15: Fox Games
March 15: Spring Choir Concert - SMHS
March 20: Good Citizenship Breakfast - Integrity
March 20: Noontime Fun
March 22 - 24: HMS Spring Musical, Aladdin Jr.
March 26: HMS PTA Association Meeting 8:45 AM
March 26: Band Concert 7:00 PM
March 28: Fox Fuel w Ms. Hazlett 9:00 AM
March 28: Orchestra Concert 7:00 PM
March 29: Forum Festival (Choir, Band, and Orchestra)
April 5: Minimum Day
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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Our Aladdin Jr tickets are now on sale!
Online pre-sales will end Monday, March 18th.
For your convenience, here's the purchase link.
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Fox Games is back on Friday, March 15th from 12:40 pm to 3:30 pm (after school on a minimum day)! Sign up your HMS student(s) for this fun HMS event! Grab a friend or 3 and sign up. You can register on the Sign Up page. The deadline to register is Wednesday, March 13th at 6 pm.
Parents! Help make the 2024 Fox Games a success! We need a lot of parent volunteers on March 15th to make sure all the games and challenges run smoothly. Visit the volunteer sign up to secure your shift or donate snacks to the event!
FAQs
Q: Can I sign up more than one child?
A: Yes! Select two (or more) tickets at the checkout screen. You will be prompted to complete a sign up form for each child.
Q: Do I need to know my child's teammates & team name before I register?
A: While it would be very helpful for us to have this information when you sign up, you do not need to enter all team members/team name now.
Q: My child doesn't have a team. Can they still participate?
A: Yes! We will help your child find a team to join.
Q: What should the team name and team costume be?
A: Anything that the kids want! (As long as it is age appropriate). How about the Fabulous Foxes with everyone wearing Fox onesies? Be creative!
Q: Is this open to non-HMS children?
A: No. This is an HMS only event and only HMS students will be allowed to participate.
Q: I'm a Fantastic Fox Patron. Do I use this link to sign up?
A: As a Fantastic Fox, you receive one sign up for each of your HMS children. Please check your email for more information.
Q: Is food included in the entry fees?
A: During the challenge, light snacks and water will be provided to all participants. At the end of the event, food trucks will be on site for participants and guests to purchase sweet treats and fun snacks.
Q: Where should my child go on March 15th?
A: On the day of, event registration will begin right after school. Leave your backpack in your locker and follow signs to the event area.
Q: Got more questions?
A: No problem! Send an email to Sarah Rome @ sarahzrome@gmail.com or Ryan Zanotti @ ryanzanotti@gmail.com
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Join all your HMS mom friends for a casual weekend get together as we celebrate what fun middle school can be!
Date: March 17, 2024
Time: 3PM to 5PM
Includes drinks, light refreshments, and sparking conversation.
This event is hosted by Ellie Helmy, Kelli-Ann Nakayama, Mikah O’Mara & Becki Watlington.
Get your spot at the buy-in party here:
https://www.hmsparentparty.com/product-page/foxy-mamas-cocktail-hour
| SPRING HMS SPIRIT WEAR STORE IS NOW OPEN! | |
Show off your school spirit with our 2023/24 HMS Spirit Wear!
Click here to order online.
~ Dri Fit Shirts ~ Hoodies ~ Zip Ups ~ Hats ~ Shorts ~ Sweatpants ~
Tote Bags ~
Shop online at 2023/24 HMS Spirit Wear Store
Order deadline is Monday, March 11th
All merchandise will be delivered to your child's homeroom the week of April 1, 2024
ALL SALES ARE FINAL
CONFIRM SIZING PRIOR TO ORDERING. This is the last opportunity to order for this school year.
Please contact Stephanie Raleigh at stephanie.raleigh@gmail.com for any questions.
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BONJOUR HMS PARENTS!
San Marino High School has a long time treasured tradition of Grad Night and we welcome you to be part of it!
This special event would not be possible without the whole community coming together and we are excited to have our very first designated HMS Grad Night Volunteer Paint Week! Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 6th 9:00am - 3:00pm and/or Saturday, March 9th 9:00am-3:00pm and be part of the magic. No special skills needed! If you can’t make it to paint, you can also support Grad Night by donating meals for volunteers.
Please see our website for more details on Grad Night 2024, Ratatouille and learn more about the history of Grad Night and ways you can be involved. We look forward to welcoming you!
https://www.smhsgradnight2024.com/
If you’d like to volunteer to paint or donate a meal during HMS Grad Night Volunteer Paint Week, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4FA9AA2EA6F85-46971948-grad#/
MERCI
GRAD NIGHT CHAIRS
Nicolette Fuerst, Jennifer Park, Marci Wendling, Eugenie Troung, and Jenny Yessian
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HMS Halo Nominations
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO HONOR OUR OUTSTANDING HMS VOLUNTEERS!
Annually, Huntington Middle School PTA recognizes and honors HMS parents, teachers, and staff members who have made outstanding contributions of time and talent to the students of Huntington Middle School. The HMS Halo Awards Committee needs your help to select this year’s deserving recipients.
Please consider the following qualifications: consistent and outstanding service to HMS in a variety of activities, over the course of multiple years. Parent nominees must have a child currently attending HMS. Teacher or staff nominees must demonstrate service extending beyond the classroom. Nominees must not be past recipients of the Halo Award.
Please click here to submit your nominations (providing names and qualifications). Nominations are due by Friday, March 15, 2024.
Questions? Contact Hwannie Shen, HMS Parliamentarian.
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HMS PTA 2023-2024 Spring Allocations
The HMS PTA volunteers work hard each year to raise money to help fund academics, arts, athletics, and activities at HMS that the school and District are unable to financially support. It is the responsibility of the PTA to spend these funds in a manner that will benefit the greatest number of students, enhance their middle school experience, and help make HMS the best it can be. These funds are limited and the amount changes from year to year based on the dollars raised. Not all submissions may get approved. PTA accepts applications for grants from HMS faculty, staff, students, and parents.
The APPLICATION DEADLINE is Friday, March 15, 2024, by 4:00 pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered. The application is here:
https://forms.gle/cgL6XWZSMb6SZ7JJ6
ALL REQUESTS MUST BE COMPLETE! Any form not entirely completed will be denied. Detailed information regarding costs, shipping, tax, and the vendor is required. Please provide as much information as possible so that the committee is able to give your request proper consideration. Per SMUSD audit and accounting protocol, items cannot be purchased from international vendors. Capital improvement projects need approval from the School Administration and School Board before they can be considered by the Allocations Committee.
The Allocations Committee will present their recommendations to the PTA Executive Board on 5/7/24 and then to the PTA Association on 5/21/24 for approval. Approved allocations must be implemented/purchased prior to the end of the 2024-2025 school year. The parent or staff member who submits the allocations request is responsible for the implementation of the program/project and/or purchase of materials if the allocation is approved.
Please note that all items purchased become the property of SMUSD and will be periodically inventoried.
If you have questions, please contact Sri Abboy at abboys@gmail.com.
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PTA Association Meeting
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 8:45 am
HMS Cafeteria and Zoom
Please join us in-person at the HMS Cafeteria or on Zoom for our March PTA Association meeting. At the meeting, we will elect the PTA officers for the 2024-2025 term! We will also present the mid-year financial reviews and amended PTA budget for adoption.
We’d love to see you in-person at the HMS Cafeteria, but if you can’t make it and would like to attend the PTA meeting via Zoom, please register for the meeting ahead of time as there is sometimes a delay in Zoom emailing the “Join Meeting” link. We require registration to help keep our meetings secure. You can register for the Zoom meeting here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-ysqzMoH9y7LBqVk7Jf1EL0TAcw1Del
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We will have our monthly webinar meeting for HMS families with our Principal, Ms. Hazlett on Thursday, March 28th at 9:00 AM via Zoom!
If you'd like to join, here is the link.
| Free after school academic support is available for all students. | |
HMS Online Wellness Center | |
The HMS Online Wellness Center serves to provide resources and optional mindfulness activities that can assist students as well as provide supports for parents to assist in communicating with their children at home. | |
The Zen Zone is open at Lunch for "Wellness Wednesdays." | |
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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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HMS Athletics
Information regarding HMS athletics can be found on our Athletics Home Page. You can also reach out to our athletic director, Ms. Kido, at kkido@smusd.us for any additional inquiries.
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STAY INFORMED!
Join the Huntington Middle School PTA Community Facebook Group. This is the only PTA sanctioned social media community group to get all HMS PTA and school related information.
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Dear Fox Parents and Families,
With the new school year starting, we are launching our annual PTA membership drive. You are the “P” in the PTA, and without your support, Huntington Middle School would not be the outstanding school that it is. HMS PTA supports many programs at our middle school, such as Noontime Fun, Reflections art program, 6th grade dances, Career Day, Fox Games, and more! Joining our PTA is another way that you can support these programs and show the students in our school the importance you place on their education.
If you did not join HMS PTA during the online First Day Packet process before school started, then you can still join by filling out our PTA Membership Form and returning it to the HMS front office along with your check payable to HMS PTA, or you can pay via PayPal (instructions can be found here). If you have any questions, please contact Daisy Wilson, PTA VP of Membership at dwilson@coastlinesteel.com. Thanks!
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中学有组织一个非官方的微信互助群，想加入的家长请联系Summer
(微信号r175428081)
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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:
Open a ticket 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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Health Information
COVID-19 Information
Please visit the SMUSD COVID-19 Information page.
***Remember, free COVID-19 self-test kits are available in the HMS front office for anyone who wants one.***
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If you need help getting access to PowerSchool:
Technical Support Contact:
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Free breakfast and lunch!
For the 2023-2024 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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Community News and Events
* Disclaimer *
As a courtesy, HMS sometimes includes information forwarded from community organizations. In these cases, the organizations and activities are not sponsored or endorsed by H.E.Huntington Middle School or the San Marino Unified School District.
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If you would like to run your company or organization's publication in Fox Facts, please email it to mcota@smusd.us by Thursday at 4:30 of each week to appear in the following week's Fox Facts. | | | | |
