From the desk of Principal Deborah Finn
Issue 16 December 2, 2021
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Please excuse the re-send - we have updated and corrected a few parts of this letter. Apologies for the inconvenience.
THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
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Please be sure to review the details for the third week of December leading up to winter break in Academics.
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Special Covid testing schedule for winter break is in Message from the Principal below.
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Don’t miss important information in Giant Life News - see Student Life below for details.
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Message from the Principal |
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While I know it feels like it was a long time ago, I hope that all Giant families found time to rest, relax and just be together this past Thanksgiving break. We are now in the countdown to Winter Break. I hope you will partner with us to support and encourage your student(s) these next few weeks to stay engaged and connect with teachers and/or other resources if they need help.
Sadly, during this time, we are also grappling with the tragic school shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan. Our hearts go out to this grieving school community. While we navigate the complex emotions surrounding this tragedy and other violence that we are seeing in our nation, I'd like to remind our school community of resources and tools available to support students here at HPHS, in order to maintain a safe and secure school environment. First and foremost, please take time at home to discuss our emergency safety protocol at HPHS. This year, our students and staff have conducted an active threat drill using the ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) protocol. Second, always remember, if you see something, say something. Students are encouraged to talk to a staff member or report a concern via the D113 tipline which can be accessed via the D113 app, at https://www.dist113.org/Page/3096, or by texting or calling (847) 262-3363. In the event of an emergency, call 911.
Finally, please be reminded that counseling services are available to all students when they require additional support. While our counselor team works with students on academic and post-high school planning, school counselors are also trained mental health professionals who are here to support students with their social-emotional needs. Students can access their school counselor by emailing them, scheduling an appointment, or visiting the Drop-In Center.
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Monday, December 6 - Giant Day Schedule (Hot Cocoa Monday)
Tuesday, December 7 - White Day Schedule
Wednesday, December 8 - Blue Day Schedule
Thursday, December 9 - White Day Schedule
Friday, December 10 - Blue Day Schedule
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First Semester Summative Assessments Week (aka Final Exams) - please be aware of the following dates for the first-semester summative assessments, winter break, and the end of the semester.
- First Semester Summative assessments for year-long courses will be held Monday, December 13 - Thursday, December 16, 2021.
- Winter Break for students begins Friday, December 17, 2021, and runs through Sunday, January 2, 2022.
- Classes resume from Winter Break on Monday, January 3, 2022.
- Year-long classes may start Second Semester material on Monday, January 3, with associated assignment grades being recorded in the Second Semester Schoology gradebook.
- Teachers of one-semester courses will continue their first-semester curriculum upon return from Winter Break. Teachers of one-semester courses may use the week of December 13 and/or January 10, 2022, to give assessments needed to complete their course curriculum.
- First Semester ends on Friday, January 14, 2022. First semester grades will be posted on Infinite Campus starting on Monday, January 24, 2022.
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Please click here for more information.
The 2021-2022 school year First Semester summative assessment schedule is as follows:
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HOMEROOM
We are excited to share that District 113 is bringing the Peer Training Program, sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), to our students this year. The Peer Training Program is designed to create positive change in schools by building upon the importance of peer influence. The Peer Training Program prepares young people to use the beneficial power of peer influence to promote respect and civility in their schools and beyond. Yesterday we spent time in homeroom watching this video; Imagine a World Without Hate, presented by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Students learned about the Peer Influencer Program, how to get involved and where to go if they have questions (FAQ).
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GIANT Life News is a weekly newsletter that contains specific details about student life at HPHS and is our main source of HPHS happenings. CLICK HERE for the latest version. If you are interested in reading about what is happening at HPHS, archives are posted on the school website. Remember to scroll and read all sections as our Giant Life News contains a variety of information for our GIANT community. We ask that you remember to scroll all the way to the Community Section. This week you will find HP Hockey Highlights and opportunities for juniors to serve as City of HP commission liaisons. Additional scholarship, essay contests and job opportunities are also known to appear in this section during the year.
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ACTIVITIES
Many, many thanks to all the families who contributed to our Stuff a Bus collection for the Moraine Township Food Pantry prior to our break. HPHS donated over 140 bags of food items this year! We are GIANT proud!!
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Order your Charity Drive 2022 apparel today!
Cute and comfy shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, and hats all benefiting Danny Did! Pre-orders only! Click Here
Seniors - Class of 2022 Yearbook Baby Ads
All senior families should have received a postcard from HPHS/Jostens regarding yearbook baby picture ads. Please note that while the deadline is in January, we hope families wishing to participate will take advantage of the upcoming breaks from school to submit their photo and well wishes online. CLICK HERE to submit. Your submission helps support the yearbook design.
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ATHLETICS
Upcoming Events:
Click here to view this week’s competitions for our Winter Sports teams.
Giants Club Information:
Families interested in ordering a Yard Sign for their Winter athlete can do so through the Giants Club Website linked here. The deadline is December 6th.
A reminder that the Giants Club is a volunteer parent booster organization. The group is looking for additional volunteers. Please consider joining this team. The goal is to have every sport represented.
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Please note that COVID testing will continue to be available during winter break (December 17 through December 31). The testing schedule is listed below.
- Monday, December 20 - DHS, 10 am - 2 pm: Testing offered but optional
- Week of December 27 - no testing, lab is closed
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