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Horizon West Middle School |
HWMS Community Member,
We are moving into the 2nd quarter of the school year and we are so happy to see how well our Hornets are doing. Report Cards will go home on October 26th. That will be the perfect time to speak with your child about their grades and set goals for quarter 2, which begins on Tuesday, October 17th.
A reminder that there is no school for students on Monday, October 16th, this is a Teacher Workday/ Student Holiday.
October 23rd - 30th is Red Ribbon Week and each day we have special events planned for our students to participate in. Red Ribbon Week brings attention to living a healthy lifestyle and staying drug free. Please see the Red Ribbon Week flier in this edition.
Parent Action Needed
In order for your student to be cared for at the School Health Clinic you must fill out the Consent forms. Please login to OCPS Parent Portal: https://parents.classlink.com/ocps and Complete Parent Consent Forms! Thank you.
We wish all our Hornets a wonderful weekend, please be sure to read about all the great events and activities happening at Horizon West.
Sincerely,
Michelle Thomas
Proud Principal
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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: |
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Oct. 15: Last day of National Hispanic Heritage Month
Oct. 16: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (Teacher Workday)
Oct. 16-20: National School Bus Safety Week
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Oct. 18: School Spirit Wednesday (wear your blue, yellow and black)
Oct. 18: Hornets Nest - PTSO SCHOOL SPIRIT STORE - Open during lunch
Oct. 19: Fall Concert, doors open at 6:15pm (cafeteria)
Oct. 20: PINK OUT DAY - Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct. 23-27: RED RIBBON WEEK - See daily themes below
Oct. 23: Boys & Girls Club opens their doors for registered students to join the After-School Programs when they have a late bus arriving after 4:30pm (details below) Oct. 25: School Spirit Wednesday (wear your blue, yellow and black)
Oct. 25: Hornets Nest - PTSO SCHOOL SPIRIT STORE - Open during lunch
Oct. 25: Volleyball season begins with an away game vs. Hamlin Middle
Oct. 26: Report Cards distributed
Oct. 27: NO SCHOOL
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Nov. 11: Veterans Day
Nov. 14: SAC and PTSO meetings for November (2nd Tuesday of every month)
Nov. 16: Teach-In
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WEAR PINK on Wednesday, OCTOBER 20th! |
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Come see our dancers!!! Middle School Night (Oct. 20): |
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Windermere High School is having a middle school night at the football game Friday, October 20th. HWMS 8th grade dancers will be performing at the halftime show with the WHS dancers. The game starts at 7:00pm. Come support Horizon West Middle school at the game. Here is the link to buy tickets:
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OCPS Parent Academies - Month of October: |
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Great American Teach In (Nov. 16): |
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.
Do you have a family member or friend that would like to participate in our annual Teach In Event? Please share the info below regarding this upcoming event!
“Teach In” at HWMS will take place Thursday, NOVEMBER 16th, 2023
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We are looking for people to participate in Horizon West Middle School’s Teach-In Event on November 16th! 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.
by November 3rd. If you have questions, please contact Teach-In Coordinator, Tiffany Stanley at tiffany.stanley@ocps.net
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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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BUS RIDERS and FAMILIES -
Please see important announcement below:
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Starting October 23rd, the After-School Zone with the Boys and Girls Club will allow students who are registered with the Boys and Girls Club, to join our After-School Programs if they have a late bus that arrives after 4:30pm. Because of this transition, we need your student to be registered for the FREE After School Zone Program with the Boys and Girls Club. Go to: http://www.bgcafterschoolzone.org/horizonwest/
The instructions and links for registering NEW members can be found there. You can also stop by the front office and pick up a registration form. In the pickup section, you will write in OCPS TRANSPORTATION. Please have your student registered by Wednesday, October 18th in order to facilitate this transition.
Thank you!
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6th Grade-
Bella Gencarelli
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Nominated by Ms. Rodgers-
“I nominated Bella because she is always willing to learn. She wants to learn and it shows!”
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Nominated by Ms. Hanson-
"Mikaela is dedicated to her school work. She completes and submits her assignments on time. She is also very respectful to her teachers."
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7th Grade-
Jaiden Cruz Carvajal
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7th Grade-
Rafaella Lopes Silva De Araga
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Nominated by Ms. Causey-
“Jaiden noticed that my bathroom pass was getting torn up and falling apart and he took the initiative to create two beautiful hand-burned wooden bathroom passes for our class-everyone loves them! Thank you, Jaiden!”
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Nominated by Ms. Harrell-
“Rafaella is incredibly helpful and is always willing to help other students. She sets a great example for her peers in 7th period!”
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8th Grade-
Tristan Olofson
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Nominated by Ms. Gutierrez-
“Leah is always willing to help and is kind and funny.”
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Nominated by Ms. Rodgers-
“I am nominating Tristan because he always gives extra effort in class.
He always strives for his best!"
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Nominated by Mr. Corneau (above right with Mr. Hurn)
I am delighted to Award Mr. Hurn, for the Hornet of the Week award. Mr. Hurn is a remarkable educator who consistently demonstrates a passion for teaching and a commitment to the growth of his students. His innovative teaching methods and dedication for social studies make him an invaluable member of our school community.
Here’s what students' had to say about Mr. Hurn:
Mr. Hurn's teaching goes beyond textbooks and lectures. He encourages us to think critically, ask questions, and form our own opinions about historical events. Mr. Hurn's classroom is a place of inclusivity and respect. He emphasizes the importance of understanding different cultures and perspectives, and he encourages us to be open-minded. His lessons not only teach us history but also life.
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Nominated by Mr. Hurn (above right with Mrs. Gutierrez)
Mrs. G has great relationships with the students and faculty, and she is always patient, professional, and helpful – to the students, faculty, and visitors to our school. When I asked my students who I should give the award to, many of them said Mrs. G should get it because she is always nice to them and helpful.
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Congratulations to our Boys Soccer Team for being Undefeated Cluster Champs this season! Way to go! |
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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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2023 Volleyball Game Schedule
Wednesday, 10/25 @ Hamlin Middle
Monday, 10/30 @ Water Spring Middle
Wednesday, 11/01 Bye
Monday, 11/06 @ Ocoee Middle
Wednesday, 11/08 vs. Lakeview Middle
Monday, 11/13 vs. Bridgewater Middle
Wednesday, 11/15 vs. SunRidge Middle
Monday games start @ 5:30
Wednesday games start @ 5:00
Boys play first, followed by girls.
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October's Disability History and Awareness Weeks |
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HWMS staff members wearing “It’s Okay to be Different” t-shirts in honor of Disability History and Awareness Weeks. |
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Hornet Happenings!
Snapshots for our Horizon West community . . .
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Staff members enjoy some social time after school at a recent sports themed social! |
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Students playing with light in Ms. Martinez’s class. They used lasers, filters on their phones, and colored light. Science, it’s like magic, but real! |
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Student’s in Mr. Spangler’s 8th Grade Science class participating in the EGG Drop Challenge this past week! Many with great success! |
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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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School Safety
Next week is America's Safe Schools Week
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Above and just below:
School Resource Officer Deputy Grange of the Orange County Sheriff's Office with a few of our Hornets. He is very visible all around the campus and connects well with the students. If you ever see him while visiting, please take a quick moment to thank him for his service. His does a wonderful job every school day working to keep our campus safe for everyone!
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PLEASE REMEMBER:
Should you ever see or hear of something suspicious or unusual, say something to SRO Grange, a teacher, a coach, or any administrator right away. This is your school and this is part of having school pride.
Thank you, Hornets!
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2023-2024 meeting dates. All community members are welcome! |
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Superintendent's Weekly Message
Monday, October 9, 2023
Dr. Maria Vazquez, Superintendent of Schools
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Superintendent Dr. Vazquez is visiting Food and Nutrition Services employees for National School Lunch Week. During one of her school visits, she grabbed an apron and helped out in the kitchen at Westbrooke Elementary! This "Mondays with Maria" is a must-see!
You may submit a future topic thought on Thought Exchange by clicking here.
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Have a great three-day weekend Hornets!
Ms. Thomas, Principal
Horizon West Middle School
Friday, October 13, 2023
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Horizon West Leadership Team |
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Copyright Notice
Reproduction of this material, either written or electronically, including the general layout, graphics, analyses, and content topics without the express approval of Target Performance Systems, Inc., a Florida corporation, and OCPS-Horizon West Middle School is forbidden without written consent. Thank you for your support of the Orange County Public Schools and OCPS-Horizon West Middle School. Please contact Ms. Tiffany Stanley at tiffany.stanley@ocps.net with any questions.
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