A National Blue Ribbon School 2021 | A California Distinguished School | Established 1918 |
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FOX FACTS
April 13, 2022
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
April 20: Good Citizenship Breakfast "Self-Discipline"
April 20: Noontime Fun with PTA
April 21: Fox Fuel w T
April 22: Grade 7/8 Dance
April 28: CAST testing
April 29: 6th Grade Dance
May 2-6: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
May 4-5: English/ELA CAASPP testing
May 6: Magic Mountain day for 8th graders (optional trip)
May 11-12: Math CAASPP testing
May 13: 5th grade Move Up Day! 6th grade dismissed at 1:30.
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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Families, if you didn't purchase a YEARBOOK at the beginning of the year through Infosnap, you may still do so through this website www.yearbookordercenter.com. Our school's code is 17117.
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If you'd like to join our monthly webinar with Principal Topalian, the next Fox Fuel w T will be Thursday, April 21st from 9:00-9:45 AM via Zoom.
To Join Zoom Meeting:
Same meeting info every month:
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Parents, please check out the two fun
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Item Drop Off:
The HMS front office will no longer be able to permit dropping off of student lunches, school supplies, school assignments, and/or instruments. Please prepare the night before. All necessary school items need to be brought to school in the morning. Your cooperation is appreciated.
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Math 6th grade: Mondays & Wednesdays, Room 207, 3:00-4:00
Math 7th/8th grade: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Room 110, 3:00-4:00
English & ELD 6th grade: Monday & Wednesday, Room 205 3:00-4:00
English 7/8: Mondays & Wednesdays, Room 108, 3:00-4:00
Science 8: Monday & Wednesday, Room 103 from 3:00-4:00 PM
Science 6/7: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Room 105 at lunch, 12:15-1:00.
After School Homework Club: Wednesdays & Thursdays, the HMS Library, 3:00-4:00
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Attendance Reporting
Parents/Families:
If your student comes to school more than 10 minutes late to Homeroom or is leaving earlier than 2:50 PM, please make sure to have them check in or out through the Main Office before going to class or leaving for the day. If they do not check out with permission the absence will not be adjusted.
Parents should use the HMS Report an Absence form. Parents may still call the office or bring in a note, however, we highly encourage the use of our online form. Clearing absences may take a couple of days and we thank you for your patience. Please check Powerschool to see absence status.
If you have any questions please contact our attendance clerk Elizabeth Plascencia at eplascencia@smusd.us.
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Summary of updated LACDPH exposure and
testing response protocols for schools.
Infected Individuals Should Not Test For Next 90 Days - How to Pause PCR Testing.
Staff and students infected with COVID should not test again for the next 90 days. PCR tests are sensitive and may likely produce a positive result for up to 90 days. Those participating in SMUSD's PCR testing program through OmniPathology may pause testing by logging into Privit at http://smusd.e-ppe.com, under the test participant’s name, next to "Joined Groups," click UPDATE, uncheck your associated group(s) and scroll down to click "DONE." To resume testing after 90 days, return and check the appropriate group(s).
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Expediting Contact Tracing. Several SMUSD forms are now available to help expedite the contact tracing process:
Providing Informed Consent for Student Rapid Antigen Test
SMUSD offers rapid antigen testing to students that develop symptoms during the school day or in response to close contact exposure. Prior to any testing of minors, parental or guardian consent is required. SMUSD parents/guardians may now provide consent ahead of time to expedite the testing process at https://smusd.info/testconsent
Student Vaccination Status Disclosure to Expedite Contact Tracing
The San Marino Unified School District is requesting parents or guardians to voluntarily disclose their child’s COVID vaccination status to expedite contact tracing. Having the vaccination status of students would help COVID support staff expeditiously follow the appropriate LACDPH protocols. This information is being sought for the purposes of contact tracing only and will not be used for any other purpose. One response per student. https://smusd.info/vaccinestatus
Report Positive Self-Test Results
The San Marino Unified School District is required to report positive self-test results to LACOE. Any staff or student who tests positive using a school provided self-test must report and upload a photo of the test result at https://smusd.info/testresult
Thank you for complying with the upgraded mask mandates and please continue to distance when possible.
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Students of HMS, if you would like to participate in the free COVID testing happening on Thursdays, please REGISTER HERE. After you are registered, you may test weekly or as often as you wish and skip weeks. This service is for current students of HMS only. Both vaccinated and unvaccinated students are welcome to test.
Testing times: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Testing locations: room 306
3/22/22
COVID Testing CARES Funds Expired: Weekly PCR Testing Will End for Uninsured
Our COVID testing partner OmniPathology notified SMUSD that the federal funds used to pay for PCR Testing for uninsured claims have expired. OmniPathology will discontinue weekly COVID testing for anyone registered who has indicated they are uninsured. If you are uninsured and no longer wish to continue weekly PCR testing, you do not have to do anything at this time. If you are uninsured and would like to continue testing, rapid antigen testing is available for those that develop symptoms during the day and possibly through self-test kits. Please note that free self-tests are still available through the United States Postal Service at https://special.usps.com/testkits.
Per State Health Order by October 15, 2021, SMUSD volunteers or drivers must provide proof of COVID vaccination or test weekly. This guide is provided to SMUSD volunteers on how to provide proof of vaccination and/or how to register for weekly testing at SMUSD using the Privit system. Unvaccinated volunteers may also provide a negative PCR or rapid antigen test result administered through another healthcare or clinical provider. Results from at-home test kits are not accepted. For more info on completing this see Volunteer info.
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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.
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.
NO LUNCH DROP OFFS. We have free lunch at school every day.
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. Having an alternative may encourage them to remember their own lunch the next day. Complimentary breakfasts and lunches are available every day in the cafeteria. For the latest information please visit our SMUSD site here.
Remember to throw away your food wrappers/containers at snack break and lunch. School is not a restaurant where servers take your plates away. Thank you for doing your part to help keep our campus clean.
Computers may only be used in class at teacher's direction. Keep them closed and away from the lunch areas and food.
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. Thank you
Technical Support Contact:
Email technical support at techsupport@smusd.us
Leave a message at 626-299-7002
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HMS Online Wellness Center |
The HMS Online Wellness Center serves to provide resources and optional mindfulness activities that can assist students during these difficult times as well as provide supports for parents to assist in communicating with their children at home.
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If you have social media, make sure you're following HMS to see the latest in our academic and spirited events.
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Huntington Middle School PTA |
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PTA Thank Yous
Happy Spring to all! I hope everyone enjoyed a well-deserved Spring Break and are ready to head into the final stretch. After the winter lull, HMS PTA has been a flurry of activity these last few months and I wanted to acknowledge the tremendous work done by our amazing volunteers. While each of these chairs were awesome, we know that behind every effort were so many unnamed volunteers who helped make all these great events happen - so thank you to all who supported!
First off, Career Day was a huge success! Cindy Yung, Wendy Yang, and June Gonzalez set up an exciting day where we welcomed over 25 speakers in person and virtually to engage and inspire our young people. It was wonderful to have volunteers back on campus for this beloved event.
Our Fox Games team led by Cathy Newton, Jennifer Kang and Jennifer Park rallied a community of volunteers for a simply phenomenal day of fun! And then that same evening, our Parent Party chairs, Anel Gorham and Andrea Yamamoto, followed up with a lavish and delightful evening out for our parents. Both events performed beyond expectations - raising money for our school while inspiring community and school spirit.
Meanwhile, back on campus, Lulu Lopez and Emily Burke continue to bring Noontime Fun to our kids. In addition, Lisa Vuong and Brenda Salinas hosted another successful 6th Grade Dance. There are a few more of those left in the school year to look forward to.
And of course, there was quiet volunteer work going on behind the scenes as multiple committees kept our PTA running: Jaime Gertmenian worked on Teacher Wish Lists and Allocations, Lauren Shen led the Honorary Service Award efforts, and Mikah O’Mara handled Nominations, Bylaws review and the Halo Awards.
And finally, a HUGE congratulations to the recipients of the HMS Honorary Service Awards: Emily Burke, Luyi Khasi and Magnolia Ycasas. Your volunteerism and generosity of spirit exemplify what makes our HMS community unique. We are so grateful to you and to all of our volunteers for the many ways you make HMS and San Marino the special place it is for our children.
Jacqueline Tran Chuang
HMS PTA President 2021-22
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PTA Volunteer Hours
HMS PTA is required to report the number of hours its volunteers spend on PTA-specific activities each year. This reporting is required to maintain our non-profit status. If you have volunteered for any PTA activities this school year, please submit your hours using this Google Form:
The Google Form has detailed instructions on how to submit your hours. Submissions are due by April 20th.
Thank you all for your time and dedication to the PTA, our school, and our children. You are a part of what makes HMS so special!
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Community News and Events |
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As a courtesy, Huntington Middle School often includes information forwarded from community organizations. In these cases, the organizations and activities are not sponsored or endorsed by Huntington Middle School or the San Marino Unified School District. |
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SMHS Dance Dept. presents their final show
DANCETRA '22
Come support SMHS, HMS, Carver, and Valentine dancers along with six teachers as they take the stage on April 28-30 @7pm in the Neher Theater.
Tickets are now on sale: Student $5 and Adults $10
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High School Prep Football Clinics
Clinics aim to assist San Marino middle school athletes prepare for football at the high school level. Coaches will focus on agility, running, receiving, blocking, throwing, and basic play concepts. No pads, helmets or tackling. Clinics will be run by SMHS head varsity coach Ray Torres and his staff.
There will be 3 clinics on Sundays 4-6pm at SMHS Titan Stadium. March 27th, April 24th and May 22nd. Clinics are open to anyone 6th-8th grade in the SMCAA/SMNLL boundaries (reside or go to school in San Marino).
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If you would like to run your company or organization's publication in Fox Facts, please email it to mhazlett@smusd.us by Thursday at 4:30 of each week to appear in the following week's Fox Facts. |
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