FOX FACTS

May 24, 2023

HMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

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Important Dates and Events

May 23-25: Promotion rehearsals

May 25: Last Day of School and 8th grade Promotion!

August 2: Next Fox Facts Newsletter

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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If you have questions about the 8th grade promotion, please check your email for Mr. Topalian's messages. It's all in there.

If you still have questions, call the main office at HMS.

Future 6th, 7th and 8th grade

students and families:

There is 1 day left to sign up for the fall Outdoor Education trips! All students are encouraged to attend. Please click below, go to your child's grade (for next year) and complete the list of hyperlinks.

All information is due MAY 25th.

If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Hazlett at MHazlett@smusd.us.

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If you would like your child to join the party but have not contributed, you can drop off a $50 check labeled with your student’s name to the office or pay via PayPal to: huntingtonfoxesPTA@gmail.com

Reminder: This party is for students only! 

GRADUATION PARTY FAQS

Q: What is the dress code for the party?

A: Students should wear what they wore for the ceremony. San Gabriel Country has its own dress code and their promotion outfit falls within those guidelines.

Q: Will cell phones be allowed at the party?

A: No. Students can check-in their cell phone with a parent volunteer. We will have a photo booth, parent volunteers will also take photos that can be shared with parents. If a student needs to call a parent, they can ask the chaperone to assist.

Q: Can I accompany my child into the party?

A: No. Students will be dropped off at the Valet stand in front of the club. Please do not park or get out of your vehicle. A parent chaperone will escort your student from the Valet stand to the party.

Q: Can my student leave the party early?

A: We encourage all students to stay for the entire time of the party and be picked up at 11:00pm. If your student does need to leave early, please let us know ahead of time and we can help arrange for early pick up.

Q: Do students have to arrive by 8:00pm?

A: No. Students can arrive anytime after 8:00pm so feel free to enjoy your celebratory dinner after the ceremony!

Q: Will a full dinner be served?

A: No. Heavy snacks (small sliders, fries, etc), lots of candy, beverages and drinks will be served.

Q: Where should I pick up my student?

A: Please park your car in the Country Club lot, walk into the club and follow signs to the 8th grade party room to pick up your child. PLEASE BE ON TIME TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD. The party ends at 11:00pm.

Q: I haven’t paid for my child to attend the party. Is it too late?

A: No! We want every student to join the party. You can pay by dropping off cash or a check for $50 to the office or via PayPal: huntingtonfoxespta@gmail.com. 

8TH GRADE GRADUATION NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Dear Huntington Middle School Parents/Guardians: 

We need your help! PTA is preparing an amazing day for our wonderful HMS 2023 Graduates and their families which means we need parents of all grades to help! We need help with setting up the ceremony decoration, staffing the ceremony and setting up & staffing the party at San Gabriel Country Club. 

With more than 200 graduates and attendees at the graduation ceremony and dinner party, we need your help to make it a memorable, safe and fun event! There are only 47 volunteer slots available. Sign up early so you can get the time slot you want! 

Click/paste the link below to access the signup sheet:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D48AAAB28A7F94-volunteer

If you have any questions, please send an email to mesbenshade@gmail.com (regarding 2023 Graduation events), or to edithlam@gmail.com (regarding the signup sheet). Thank you!

YEARBOOK INFORMATION

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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.

Counseling Corner:

It’s finally Opening Day for our Student Mindfulness Pods! 

Thanks to a generous grant by PfA (Partnership for Awareness), students will be able to enjoy an immersive experience of mindfulness in our new and innovative PEACE in a Pod, which is located in our Wellness Lounge and Literacy Lab. Students will use noise canceling headphones along with an iPad embedded with over 100 Wellness Experiences designed to reduce stress and anxiety by placing focus on “being,” rather than doing. The Wellness Experiences will help cultivate inner peace and relaxation so students can return to the classroom with renewed attention spans, a sense of calm, and are ready to learn.

The Mindfulness Pod’s Immersive Experiences Include:

• Breathing & Relaxation Exercises
• Building Gratitude Habits
• Sound Baths To Reduce Stress & Tension
• Guided Meditations
• The Virtual Outdoors
• Developing Coping Strategies
• Creating Inner Calm Through Art
• Self-Regulation Practices

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.

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THE HMS PTA NEEDS YOU!

Want to become more involved in all of the events & activities at HMS? We are recruiting for our 2023-2024 Big Board Committee roles and volunteers including Noontime Fun, Career Day, 6th Grade Dances, Reflections, Directory and so much more. 

Email Lauren Shen for more information or to volunteer!

shmaur@hotmail.com