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September 1, 2022

HMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

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Save the date!

October 22, 2022 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM!

All HMS students and families are cordially invited to the Hauntington Breakfast!

The Disney Villains are coming! This fun filled morning will include a yummy pancake breakfast, exciting rides, attractions, and performances for all of our HMS students and families to enjoy. Proceeds from this PTA fundraiser directly benefit the children of HMS. 

Check out this Wicked Good video starring our very own Mr. Topalian!

Purchase your patron package, ticket sales, and find all additional info at:  www.HauntingtonBreakfast.com

Support Hauntington Breakfast by becoming a Patron! 

Depending on the patron level, families can receive unlimited rides and special attractions wristbands, an exclusive invitation to the TPumps and Tony's Pizza lunchtime Pizza party, a personalized Disney Villains lantern, Disney Villains cinch bags, and more!

Thank you to our 2022 Hauntington Breakfast Patrons

(updated 8/28/22)

Maleficient Minions

Jennifer and Kyu Kang 

Joel & Cathy Newton 

Deok Song & Christine Hyun 

Ursula's Underlings

The Simon Family 

Jerry & Lauren Shen 

Gaston's Goons

The Watlington Family 

Hook's Henchmen

John & Virginia Kling 

Student Ticket Sales

Students can sell tickets and earn prizes such as Starbucks gift cards, Disney Villain Funko Pops, and candy! The top seller from each grade wins their choice of a Disney Villains Loungefly backpack or Herschel XL backpack. The TOP HMS total seller will receive 4 tickets to DISNEYLAND RESORT!  Family and friends can buy tickets or simply make a donation online and your student will get credit towards these epic prizes. 

Volunteer

We are looking for parent volunteers to help make this event a success! Volunteer Here

Talent Show

Calling all HMS talent! Does your HMS student have a special talent (singing/dancing/playing an instrument/etc) they want to perform at the Hauntington Breakfast? If so, E-mail us! 

Questions?

Contact Cathy Newton or Chris Hyun Song at HMSBreakfast@gmail.com

Come support out HMS Wind Ensemble this Friday, Aug. 26th as they play alongside the SMHS marching band at the Varsity Football Game!

Pre-game show starts at 6:50pm

Game Starts at 7:00pm

Purchase tickets online at https://gofan.co/app/school/CA72526

$10 adult

$5 child

Renovation Plans for San Marino Center

The San Marino City Council approved a renovation project for the San Marino Center and contracted with CABD Construction to bring the building up to code, match the decor of the neighboring Crowell Public Library, and make it a usable, flexible, and modern community center facility. Construction is anticipated to begin in mid September with demolition sometime in October. Construction activities will affect parking. Please see attached for the SM Center Project parking collaboration with the City of San Marino for details. The yellow parking area is first come first serve. More information can be found here. If you have any questions or comments in the meantime, please contact the San Marino Parks & Public Works Department at (626) 300-0765 or via email at publicworks@cityofsanmarino.org.

If you would like to purchase these classic, official school portraits taken on Aug. 9th, please go to PremierSchoolPictures.com.  QR code is below.

Counseling Corner:

If you need help getting access to PowerSchool:

Technical Support Contact:

• Chat 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

Free breakfast and lunch!

For the 2022-2023 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. 

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.

ATHLETICS:

Information regarding our Cross Country, Flag Football, Girls Volleyball and Tennis teams was emailed to the students this week.  Here it is again for families.

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 Intramurals, 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!

• Please make sure you complete the appropriate form WITH your parent/guardian.
• 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.

*A student email address is required to register. (????@student.smusd.us)

**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. 

Intramural Football:  Open to all students who are interested. Begins on Friday, August 27, 2022, at 12:30-1:30 for skill evaluation and team selection. First day of practice: Monday, August 22, 3:00-4:00. Click here for the Intramural Football Form.

Intramural Girls Volleyball:  Open to all girls who are interested. Volleyball Meeting & Clinic for skill evaluation: Thursday (8/11). Team Selection/Clinic: Friday (8/12) - 3:00-4:30. First day of practice: Monday, August 15 & Wednesday, August 17. Click here for the Girls Intramural Volleyball Form.

Travel Team - Cross Country: There is no tryout for this team! There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, August 24 @ 3:00 (Lunch Court). First day of practice: Wednesday, August 31 (3:00-4:30). Click here for the Cross Country Form.

Travel Team - Tennis (EXPERIENCED PLAYERS ONLY):  Tryouts are open to all the students who are interested and have previous experience playing matches. Tryouts will begin on Monday, August 29 - Last Name: A - L (3:00-4:30); Tuesday, August 30 - Last Name: M - Z (3:00-4:30); Wednesday, August 31 - Make up Day (3:00-4:30). Click here for the Tennis Team Form.  

Life is full of challenges. Sometimes it means that you should try something new and you never know, you may actually enjoy it!

If you have any questions, please feel to 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

Huntington Middle School

626.299.7060

kkido@smusd.us 

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Letter from the PTA President

WITH GRATITUDE...

Thank you to our new families who joined us at the New Family Coffee on Friday, August 19th. We hope it was a valuable session to help you navigate all things HMS. Thank you to our amazing volunteers Becki Watlington, Laura Repstad, Christina Trauber, and Cheryl Frieberg who organized the entire morning's event. 

Thank you to Wendy Cheng & Lisa Vuong for coordinating a delicious Back to School Night dinner for parents & staff. Chano's will start selling food at 5:15pm so all your dinner plans are taken care of!

PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING

Tuesday, August 30th at 8:45am in the HMS Cafeteria

Please join us for our first PTA Association Meeting of the school year at 8:45 am in the HMS Cafeteria. Attending PTA meetings is a great way to stay connected and learn about important news and upcoming events at HMS. Come hear updates from Principal Daryl Topalian, PTA Committee Chairs, and Superintendent Linda De La Torre. Coffee and snacks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you.

HAUNTINGTON BREAKFAST

All HMS students and families are cordially invited to the Hauntington Breakfast!

The Disney Villains are coming! This fun filled morning will include a yummy pancake breakfast, exciting rides, attractions, and performances for all of our HMS students and families to enjoy. Proceeds from this PTA fundraiser directly benefit the children of HMS. 

Check out this Wicked Good video starring our very own Mr. Topalian!

Purchase your patron package, ticket sales, and find all additional info at :  www.HauntingtonBreakfast.com

Support Hauntington Breakfast by becoming a Patron! 

Depending on the patron level, families can receive unlimited rides and special attractions wristbands, an exclusive invitation to the TPumps and Tony's Pizza lunchtime Pizza party, a personalized Disney Villains lantern, Disney Villains cinch bags, and more!

Thank you to our 2022 Hauntington Breakfast Patrons

(updated 8/28/22)

Maleficient Minions

Jennifer and Kyu Kang 

Joel & Cathy Newton 

Deok Song & Christine Hyun 

Ursula's Underlings

The Simon Family 

Jerry & Lauren Shen 

Gaston's Goons

The Watlington Family 

Hook's Henchmen

John & Virginia Kling 

Student Ticket Sales

Students can sell tickets and earn prizes such as Starbucks gift cards, Disney Villain Funko Pops, and candy! The top seller from each grade wins their choice of a Disney Villains Loungefly backpack or Herschel XL backpack. The TOP HMS total seller will receive 4 tickets to DISNEYLAND RESORT!  Family and friends can buy tickets or simply make a donation online and your student will get credit towards these epic prizes. 

Volunteer

We are looking for parent volunteers to help make this event a success! Volunteer Here

Talent Show

Calling all HMS talent! Does your HMS student have a special talent (singing/dancing/playing an instrument/etc) they want to perform at the Hauntington Breakfast? If so, E-mail us! 

Questions?

Contact Cathy Newton or Chris Hyun Song at HMSBreakfast@gmail.com

HMS Spirit Gear Is Here!

Show off your school spirit with our 2022 HMS Spirit Gear! 

Click here to order online.

~ Dri Fit Shirts ~ Hoodies ~ Water Bottles ~ Hats ~ Shorts ~ Sweatpants ~ Tote Bags ~

Shop online at 2022 HMS Spirit Wear Store

Order deadline is Friday, September 9th

All merchandise will be delivered to your child's homeroom the week of October 3, 2022

ALL SALES ARE FINAL

CONFIRM SIZING PRIOR TO ORDERINg

Contact Fion Chan at fionfyau@yahoo.com 

for any questions

NOONTIME FUN

September 14 @ noon

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Each month, the PTA provides fun activities

for all students during their lunch break!

Here's your rare chance to volunteer on campus!

Sign up here:

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E44AEAB2BAAFB6-noontime

Bylaws Announcement.

HMS received the approved revised and amended PTA Bylaws from CAPTA, which will be presented at the September 27, 2022 Association meeting for adoption.  Amendments related to the breakdown of membership dues and allowing for virtual Association meetings were already adopted at the January 25, 2022 Association meeting.  In addition, the new 2020 Bylaws form allows for virtual Executive Board meetings to conduct PTA business.  Please click here for the bylaws amendment recommendation.

Girl Scout Troop 6121

with six HMS Girl Scouts

request your donations for the

San Gabriel Humane Society.  

For our Bronze Award service project, we are helping the animals at the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society. We would greatly appreciate if you would donate some items to help these adorable and lovely pets. If you are interested in donating one or more item, you can drop them off in a box located at HMS next to the office by September 9th.

Now we bet you’re questioning why you should donate. You or your family should donate because these animals deserve some love and assistance because they have been abandoned and need some helping hands. 

What the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society needs most are veterinarians who can help with spay and neuter appointments so there are less and not more abandoned animals in the future. If you are a vet, please consider helping.

If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us at gstroop06121@gmail.com, or call/text our troop leaders Grace (626) 425-8864 or Kate (310) 927-4924. 

Thank you in advance for supporting the shelter animals at the San Gabriel Humane Society.

Doggy/Kitty Enrichment:

• Wind Chimes
• Wind Mobiles
• PVC Dog feeders
• Snuffle mats
• Doggy ball pit
• Flirt Poles
• Cardboard Scratching posts
• Cinnamon brooms (for scent)
• Running water fountains
• Cat grass

Cat Food:

•     Purina Pro Plan Cat Chow Dry Food (large bags)
•     Pro Plan Wet Food (cans)
•     Instinct Healthy Weight

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Kitten Food:

•    Purina Pro Plan Kitten Dry Food 
•    Fancy Feast Kitten Wet Food 

Dog Food:

•  Pedigree Dry Dog Food (regular AND small bites; large bags)
•  Natural Balance or Purina Beneful Dry Food (large bags)
•  Science Diet brand food
•  Nutro brand food

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Puppy Food:

•   Purina Puppy Dry Food (large bag)
•   Kirkland Signature Nature’s Domain Salmon Meal & Sweet Potato (Costco)

                                                       Others:

•  Bags of Cat Litter (non-clumping)
•  New and Used Towels (In good condition, please.)
• New and used flat sheets
• Lightly used dog beds
• Pet brushes, leashes, collars
•  Tide Laundry Detergent
•  Clorox Bleach
• Paper Towel
• Hand Sanitizer – Purell             
•  Dog & Cat Toys
•  Dustpan & broom
•  Mop Heads
•  Dawn dish soap
•  Trash bags
•  Disinfecting wipes
• Copy and Printer Paper
• Rolls of Stamps
• AAA and AA Battery

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