A National Blue Ribbon School 2021 | A California Distinguished School | Established 1918 |
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FOX FACTS
February 23, 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
February 23: Noontime Fun
February 24: Fox Fuel w T
February 24: 5th Grade Parent Night, 5:30-6:00 PM
February 24: Showcase 6:00-7:30 PM
February 25: Minimum Day
March 4: 6th grade GLOW dance
March 11: Fox Games Fundraiser
March 11: Minimum Day. Quarter 3 ends
March 11: Parent Party (SC)
March 17-19: HMS Musical (Music Man)
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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Dear HMS Families,
You are all cordially invited to join the HMS faculty of Henry E. Huntington Middle School for our annual Showcase and Open House on Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 6:00PM - 7:30PM. The Showcase and Open House will allow you to tour the campus classrooms, see the vast array of school clubs, academic teams, athletic teams, visual and performing arts offerings, and school organizations that are key to the framework of HMS being a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School.
The night will kick off at 5:30PM with food trucks on the black top area and 5th Grade Parent Night in the Barth Athletic Complex. From 6PM to 7:30PM classroom doors will open, along with performances by our Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra and Concert Choir Bel Canto.
This will be an amazing evening for us as a school community. Mark your calendar and join us on February 24, 2002 from 6:00pm - 7:30PM at the HMS Showcase and Open House.
Two FOOD TRUCKS will be here if you'd like to purchase dinner!
Habanero Mexican Grill will be serving chicken and beef tacos along with nachos and drinks.
Baby's Badass Burgers will be here serving burgers, fries and drinks.
Come to the BLACKTOP LUNCH COURT to hear the performances and eat a great meal!
Food service will begin at 5:30 PM and continue through 7:30 PM!
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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, February 24th from 9:00-9:45 AM via Zoom.
To Join Zoom Meeting:
Same meeting info every month:
Meeting ID: 893 2021 1731
Passcode: 769394
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Get your neon glow on, 6th graders!
The next 6th grade dance will be on Friday, March 4, from 6-7:30pm at HMS.
Buy your tickets at the lunch quad at lunch on Friday March 4th.
Tickets are $10 presale and $12 at the door!
We look forward to seeing you all there!
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It was wonderful to have CAREER DAY back on campus with our in-person volunteers!
THANK YOU to our diverse career featured speakers:
- Maya Aljehani, PhD, Epidemiologist
- Elon Azoulay, Software Engineer
- Claud Betran, Executive Chef of Baccus' Kitchen
- Nicole Cavender, PhD Director of Huntington Botanical Gardens
- Connie Cheng, DO, Pediatrician
- Lesley Cheung, DDS, Orthodontist
- Gene Chuang, Chief Technology Officer
- Therese Dodds, Oncology Sales Specialist
- Raquel Folgado, PhD, Cryopreservation Research Botanist
- Julia Greer, PhD, nanomechanics researcher at CalTech
- Frank Greer, PhD JPL Manager, Microdevice Engineer
- June Han, PhD, Biology Professor
- Luyi Khasi, Journalist
- Kevin Yoon Lai, Civil Engineer & Land Surveyor
- Jane Lam, IT Security Director
- Margaret Loh, MD, Radiologist
- William Oh, Digital Marketing/SVP Marketing
- Lou Rabon, Cyber Security Consultant
- Cyrus McWilliams, Animation Supervisor
- Brian Raleigh, Netflix Director, Post Production
- Richard Teng, Credit Manager
- Jill Van, CPA/CFO
- Carolyn Winslow, Digital Artist, Retoucher
- Kenneth Yoon, Lawyer
- Edward Zee, User Experience Design
Thank you to our Hospitality Volunteers:
- Soyoung Yoon
- Stephanie Raleigh
- Gina Aparicio
- Magnolia Ycasas
- Chiyoon Kim
- Nancy Szeto-Ko
Thank you to our Tech Support - Ashlin Anand, Erik Negroe, and John Tran! They were instrumental in helping our parents get their presentations set up.
And a special thank you to Mrs. Gonzalez, Mr. T and our PTA President Jacki Chuang!
Cindy Yung and Wendy Yang, HMS Career Day Chairs
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ASB is helping to celebrate Black History Month this February!
Black History Month is a month to celebrate the achievements and
importance of African Americans' American history.
Each week, we will be looking at a different prominent African American starting with Rosa Parks. Additionally, ASB representatives will be announcing a quote from the person every few days on
everyone's favorite morning announcements!
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Best wishes and warm regards! Come join us for the 2022 HMS Parent Party on March 11, 2022 at Agnes Restaurant in Pasadena. This will be a relaxing evening with tasty food, delectable cocktails, and free flowing fun. This is the second largest fundraiser at HMS so please patron and support our school.
Due to safety guidelines, space will be limited and COVID restrictions will be in place so check out and save your spot today!
Thank you to the following Fox Families who have already patroned (as of 2/21/22) . Come join them. Save your spot at www.hmsparentparty.com - space will be limited due to restaurant and public health restrictions.
ROSEBUD MOTEL
The Killackey Family
The O'Mara Family
Stanley Huang and Annie Shih
ROSE APOTHECARY
Luyi and Shawn Chou ◆ The Wilson Family
CAFÉ TROPICAL
The Berlejung Family ◆ Derek and Wendy Cheng ◆
Jacqueline and Gene Chuang ◆ Iman and Zeina Daoud ◆ Anoop and Natalie Desai ◆ Michele and Andrew Esbenshade ◆ Cheryl and John Freiburg ◆
Francesca and Brandon Gill ◆ Christopher and Anel Gorham ◆
Toby and Yuka Hsieh ◆ Jennifer and Kyu Kang ◆
Bruce and Joyce Lafko ◆Sandra Chen Lau and James Lau ◆
Michelle and Leo Lei ◆The Maling Family ◆
Sarah and Jeff Morris ◆ Joel and Cathy Newton ◆
Shannon and Anthony Riboli◆ Sarah and Jason Rome ◆
Jerry and Lauren Shen ◆ Tommy and Lisa Vuong ◆
Alex and Becki Watlington ◆The Wildeman Family ◆
Andrea and David Yamamoto
BOB'S GARAGE
Alan Chen and Yvonne Cheng ◆ J.C. Chou◆ The Collet-Dooley Family◆
Jennifer and Sid Danenhauer ◆ The Gertmenian Family ◆The Gregg Family ◆
The Harris Family ◆The Lam Family ◆ Dennis and Leyen Lim ◆
The Meier Family ◆ Steve and Jennifer Park ◆
Hwannie and Ted Shen ◆ Beatrice and Hung Van ◆ Rosemary and David Wang ◆ The Wendling Family ◆ Z&W Zhang and Family
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It's not too late to sign up your child for this year's HMS Spring Fundraiser: Fox Games on the MINIMUM day, Friday, March 11th, 2022 directly after school till 4pm. Teams of 2-4 players will complete the ultimate physical and mental challenges. The top winning teams will become the Fox Games Champions! Prizes include 4 Disneyland tickets, 5 Magic Mountain Tickets, or 4 Knott's Berry Farm tickets!
Here's a fun preview of what Fox Games is all about: HMS Fox Games
Be a Goldfish!
HMS Spring Fundraiser Co-Chairs:
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HMS 8th Grade Graduation is planned for Thursday, May 26th. The outdoor graduation ceremony starts at 5:30 pm and is followed by a celebration at the San Gabriel Country Club from 8-11PM.
Parent volunteers are needed to assist at both the ceremony and the party. Although there are some volunteer opportunities for 8th grade parents, we will especially need a lot of help from 6th and 7th grade parents. Assistance will be needed with planning, setup, decorating, and tear down for both the graduation ceremony and the party, as well as diploma distribution, party chaperones, favors/gifts for students and so much more. Pay it forward so that the 8t grade families can enjoy a well deserved celebration.
If interested in serving on the committee, or know of any parents that might be interested (especially 6th & 7th grade parents), please contact Zeina Daoud and Amy Yee at hms8thgradegrad@gmail.com. Details for the first committee meeting in early to mid March to follow.
Let's make this the best possible event for our 8th Graders and their parents! Thank you.
Zeina Daoud and Amy Yee
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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).
-Surge Protocol In Effect.
LACDPH revised its testing protocol for exposed students. The key changes center around a student’s vaccination status. One change is that schools are no longer required to test exposed students who are fully vaccinated. Schools are still required to test students who are not fully vaccinated if they wish to stay in school after close contact exposure. The SMUSD COVID Compliance Team determined that we will follow the updated testing protocol as it would also reduce the overall rate of self-test kits being used. The updated school quarantine flow chart is now available:
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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
While positivity rates are trending in the right direction, community transmission is still very high in LA County. 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
Athletes on Travel Teams (not Intramural) will be tested weekly when there's a game if they are not fully vaccinated by Omni Pathology on Tuesdays. Please register your athlete using the link above to test.
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.
Per State Health Order (page 14) all unvaccinated students playing in music indoor groups must test weekly. The COVID Support staff will work with staff to identify students, monitor status and testing. Parents should register their students through Privit to participate in our weekly PCR testing program. For registration information please visit http://smusd.info/test. This is the same weekly PCR testing program that is offered to all students, staff and volunteers.
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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.
Our lost and found is overflowing! Clothes, bags, backpacks, water bottles, etc. If your child says s/he lost it, tell them to check the lost and found in the cafeteria before you replace it. Items will be donated soon so check out our inventory.
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 or at the library at lunch. 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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HMS PTA Executive Board Slate 2022-23 |
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The nominating committee met on January 14, 2022 and January 26, 2022 to consider all eligible candidates for the 2022-2023 term of office. On behalf of the nominating committee, we present the following slate of officers for the association’s consideration:
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* Fundraising committee chairpersons to be appointed by the incoming president and serve on the executive board, as per the bylaws.
Thank you to Mikah O’Mara (HMS Parliamentarian), Marisa Kelly, Luyi Khasi, Hwannie Shen, David Wang, and Principal Daryl Topalian (advisor to the committee). The slate will be voted on at the March election meeting.
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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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The Rotary Club of San Marino invites all San Marino students, grades 3-12, to participate in our annual Art Competition. All entries must be submitted to Crowell Public Library by 5PM Friday, March 11, 2022. Rules and entry forms are here:
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Click HERE for more information
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City of San Marino
Track meet postponed to March 18, 2022.
For more information visit this link:
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