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Horizon West Middle School |
HWMS Community Member,
Report Cards for the 3rd quarter were sent home last week. You can also access your student's report card online through Skyward. Please have conversations with your student about their grades and if they need assistance with homework or other areas of focus, we offer homework help in the morning from 8:00AM-9:00AM. We want to finish this last quarter strong! Congratulations to our hard-working students that made Straight “A Honor Roll” and “A-B Honor Roll!" I am so proud of you all!
Families, I need your help, today is the last day to fill out the Annual Family Stakeholder Survey. Thank you in advance for giving your valuable feedback! Click on this link:
A reminder that Homework Help Sessions are from 8:00AM-9:00AM in the HWMS cafeteria:
- Mondays: Language Arts
- Tuesdays: Social Studies
- Wednesdays: Science & Spanish
- Thursdays: Math
We have lots of exciting events coming up this month, including tonight’s final performance of “Anything Goes” our Spring Musical, our Band/Jazz Spring Concert on the 24th, Orchestra on the 25th, a Spring Chorus Concert on May 7th. Look for the dates and information below!
We are also excited about our upcoming Rising 6th Grade night and Art Showcase happening on April 18th starting at 5:30, this event is for only rising 6th Graders (5th graders this year). Also, good luck to our track students with Cluster Championship on Thursday, April 18th at Ocoee High School starting at 6:00 pm. and the District Championship on Tuesday, April 23rd at Evans High School.
There are some important testing dates coming up in May. Please mark your calendars and make sure your child is at school on time these dates:
- May 1- FAST PM3 ELA
- May 2- FAST PM3 Math/Algebra and Geometry EOC
- May 7- Civics EOC
- May 7- 8th grade Science Statewide Assessment
- May 13-16- Common Final Exams (CFE) week
April is National Volunteer month, I would like to recognize all of our wonderful volunteers at Horizon West Middle! Please join us for a breakfast celebration on April 24th at 9:45 in the Media Center. See RSVP information in this edition.
Thank you for reading and have a wonderful weekend!
Michelle Thomas
Principal
Horizon West Middle School
Pictured very top: We celebrated our Cafeteria Manager Ms. Noto and her amazing crew for all of their hard work they put in each day! Thank you for all you do for our students and staff!!
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HWMS Volunteer Breakfast
Wednesday, April 24
9:45am
Media Center
Please see RSVP Info. below
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8200 Tattant Drive
Orlando, FL 37486
(407) 554-1570
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**** TODAY IS LAST DAY OF THE 2024 FAMILY SURVEY ****
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Communication is KEY to the SUCCESS of our SCHOOL, STUDENTS and FAMILIES. Stay connected to our school by following and liking our OFFICIAL social media accounts. |
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Apr. 12: Nothing Bundt Cakes sale continues today and again next week
Apr. 12: Final performance of Musical 'Anything Goes'
Apr. 17: PTSO Spirit Store open at Lunch
Apr. 17: School Spirit Wednesday
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Apr. 18: Incoming 6th Grade Night - 'Hornets on the Horizon' (5:30-7:00pm)
Apr. 18: Art Showcase, Art Hallway of Building 1 (5:30-7:00pm)
Apr. 18: Track & Field Cluster Championship Meet - Ocoee HS (6:00pm)
Apr. 21: Final RSVP date for our Volunteer Breakfast
Apr. 22: 70's Day
Apr. 23: 80's Day
Apr. 23: Track & Field Cluster Championship Meet - Evans HS (6:00pm)
Apr. 24: 90's Day
Apr. 24: Volunteer Breakfast (9:45am in the Media Center)
Apr. 24: PTSO Spirit Store open at Lunch
Apr. 25: 2000's Day
Apr. 26: 2010's Day
Apr. 26: Jump N' Jive - 'The Hive is Five' Festival (5:30-7:30pm)
May 7: Chorus Spring Concert - Disney on Stage! - Tickets
May 17: Hollywood Glam Night - 8th Grade Dance - Tickets
June 3: Start of 2024 HWMS Summer Zone (FREE to HWMS students; 8:30am to 5:30pm)
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National Assistant Principals Week
(Celebrated April 1-5, 2024)
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We Love our Assistant Principals!! |
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We celebrated our amazing Assistant Principal’s Mr. Flanagan and Ms. Hargrett last week for National Assistant Principals Week! We thank both of them for their dedication, commitment, and for the wonderful support they give to the students and staff members of Horizon West Middle School. |
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Final Performance Tonight - April 12th - Musical “Anything Goes!” |
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Nothing Bundt Cakes sale continues through April 26.
(Supports our year-end 8th Grade Dance Celebration)
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Arts Showcase (April 18): |
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Hornets on the Horizon (April 18): |
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Decades Week (April 22-26): |
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Jump N' Jive - The Hive Is Five Festival (April 26): |
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8th Grade Dance (May 17): |
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The Horizon West Middle School Student Government Association is proud to present A Hollywood Glam Night for our 8th Grade 2024 Dance. The event will be held on Friday, May 17th, 2024. Use this QR Code to purchase your ticket! $35 |
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Or purchase at the website below:
We will be collecting back (elementary) then and current photos (middle school) of your 8th grader to be shared at the event. If you would like to submit your past and present pictures of your student, please send them to Hwms8gradedance@gmail.com. Make sure to include your student's first and last name.
*** We also have an Amazon Wishlist if parents would like to help out with the dance click on the link:
Thank you for your support!
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Volunteer Breakfast
Our opportunity to thank you for your service!
(Please RSVP by April 21st)
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HWMS staff and students would love the opportunity to thank all of our volunteers who have dedicated time this school year. If you have volunteered at any capacity this year, we invite you to join us for breakfast on April 24th at 9:45 in the media center. Maybe you chaperoned a field trip or performing arts event, assisted with laptop distribution, worked our HERO or Spirit Wear store, helped PTSO with an event, shared an item during our multicultural night, presented during Teach In or helped with a school wide event please complete the google form if you are able to join us.
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Congratulations to the following “Student of the Week” recipients! |
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6th Grade-
Lukas Trendowicz
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Nominated by Mr. Monk-
“Londyn always has a positive attitude and crushes any obstacle that stands in her way!”
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Nominated by J. Lenkel-
Lukas is always so friendly and polite. He goes out of his way to help, for example-holding the cafeteria door for everyone. He is a pleasure to be around!
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7th Grade-
Jordynn Cassin
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Nominated by J. Zuckerman-
“Amani, thank you for helping with the dance performance!”
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Nominated by Ms. Gutierrez-
“Jordynn is beyond kind and helpful. She is an asset to the school in all aspects.”
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8th Grade-
Hannah Marques
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Nominated by C. Corneau-
“Kiana always goes above and beyond as an ambassador in the Media Center. She is willing to help whenever needed and always has a smile on her face. She is a wonderful member of the ambassador team!”
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Nominated by Mr. Fluke-
“Hannah is always on task and responsible in how she approaches her assignments and role in the classroom.”
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Nominated by Ms. Warid-
“Ms. Nkich works very hard with her students. She thinks out of the box and tries her best to find alternative ways for her students to understand, learn, and master the benchmarks while enjoying the journey. She is also a great colleague who takes pride in being part of the great HWMS family”
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Nominated by Ms. Nkich-
"Ms. Hanson's dedication to nurturing a love for English Language Arts and inspiring her students is commendable. She is an inspiring colleague with her innovative teaching methods, tireless work ethic, and constant commitment to student success."
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The HWMS dance department had their spring showcase last month displaying our amazing students' talent. Thank you to the United Arts Foundation Tamara Weber de Millar from Flamenco del Sol who was able to come back to choreograph. Casper Lupis also choreographed an amazing hip hop dance. Students also got to share their own choreography. Congratulations to all the performers and thank you parents for your support. |
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Our HWMS dance ensemble group attended an Orlando Ballet workshop this past Sunday. |
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Chorus Spring Concert: "Disney on Stage!"
Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30PM
Windermere High School Auditorium
Tickets on sale NOW!
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Come Cheer on our Track Students!!
April 18th Cluster Championships @ Ocoee High School @ 6 PM
April 23rd District Championships @ Evans High School @ 6 PM
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Congratulations to our 2024 Girls and Boys Track teams! We are proud of their dedication and hard work all this season!! |
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HWMS Media Center Team / Battle of the Books Team |
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We love our Media Clerk Mrs. Corneau and our Media Specialist Mrs. Manganiello!
Thank you for all you do for our students and staff at HWMS!
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Left to Right- Julie Chen (6th), Samantha Tom (7th), Alianna Caswell (7th), Vidushi Venya (8th), Chemiese Hall (7th)
Our 2023-2024 Battle of the Books team placed 4th in the Preliminary Round! The team worked so hard and made Horizon West Middle proud! Bravo!
* The team members each read all of the 15 books in the annual Sunshine State Young Readers Award list and functioning together, answered questions on these books during the Battle of the Books competition vs. other middle schools.
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2024 Summer Zone
FREE to HWMS students!
(June 3 - July 25)
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We are excited to offer Summer Zone again for HWMS students for FREE! Last year we had so much fun, and we can't wait to see what this year has in store. Current members can pick up a registration form in the front office; new members can begin online registration on April 16th at: https://www.bgcafterschoolzone.org/summer-zone/
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Hornets View the Solar Eclipse |
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Horizon West Hornets checking out the Solar Eclipse on Monday! |
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Weekly Superintendent's Message
Mondays with Maria
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NEW!!
Morning Attendance Calls
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Parents and guardians will now receive an additional attendance call in the morning when their child is absent at the beginning of the school day. Dr. Vazquez explains how it will work on this week's Mondays with Maria presented by Addition Financial.
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Final OCPS Parent Academy Conference
of 2023-2024
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Have a great weekend!
Ms. Thomas, Principal
Horizon West Middle School
Friday, April 12, 2024
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Horizon West Leadership Team |
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