Announcements 11-1-21

Highland Hills Middle School Afternoon Announcement for Monday, November 1, 2021 

 

• Just a reminder that we have school tomorrow.  We have had some ask since it is election day in many areas.

• The holiday season is quickly approaching.  Highland Hills recognizes during this unprecedented time, some of our families may be in need of assistance for the holidays. We are offering a limited number of food boxes filled with everyday food items to help supplement over winter break. If you are interested in a food box or have other needs for the holidays, and have not applied elsewhere, please indicate on the form provided. Please click the link below if you are interested.  We have extend the deadline to Nov 3.

https://forms.gle/Sp4Gm9yUrtUuVvMm8

           If you have questions please contact your grade level counselor.

    Here are the counselors’ contact information:

        5th Grade – Rene’ Strause  rstrause@nafcs.org

         6th Grade – Nicole Smith  nsmith@nafcs.org

         7th Grade – Angel Gold agold@nafcs.org

         8th Grade – Meredith A. Seewer  maseewer@nafcs.org

 

 

• Student Ambassadors for HHMS ~ If you are interested in being a Highland Hills Student Ambassador for the current 5th – 7th Grade, you may pick up information and an application in the rack in the front lobby or from your grade level counselor. Applications are due no later than Wednesday, November 17. Please see your grade level counselor if you have questions.

 

 

• We need your help with the annual holiday bazaar!  Feel free to sign up with your kiddo! Thank you!  https://bit.ly/hhmsptovolunteer21-22

 

• Thank you to those that have already brought in toys for the United States Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” Christmas Campaign.  We like to bring in more for kids in need.  Please donate a new, unwrapped toy and place it in the white box in front of Officer Spurgeon’s office in the Common’s.

• The 21-22 yearbook can now be pre-ordered online. This year we are offering an early bird special. If you order your book before Jan 3, the price is only $30. After Jan 3, the price increases to $40. Visit www.yearbookforever.com to reserve your copy!

 

 

Athletics Announcements (We also have an athletic bulletin board located in the Commons near the pool)

 

 

• HHMS Wrestling Information

Open Mats

Nov 9, 10, 11 (T, W, Th) 4-6pm

Nov 16, 17, 18 (T, W, Th) 4-6pm

Practice after Thanksgiving Break (M-Th)

Shuttle bus from HHMS to FCHS (aux gym/old Galena Gym.)

Parent pick up from FCHS.

 

 

• 5th and 6th Grade Boys Basketball  tryouts will be the week of December 15th.

• Open Gyms

5th Grade Boys Basketball – 7:00 – 8:30am on Tuesdays (Miller)

6th Grade Boys Basketball – 5:30 – 7:00pm on 11/4, 11/11, 11/15, 11/22

    4:00 – 5:30pm on 11/30 and 12/7 (Noble)

• Athletes must have a physical on file to try out.

 

Clubs (We have a club bulletin board located in the Commons near the Cafe’)

• FC Green defeated a very good Madison team 13-12 in the semi finals. Xander Stivers caught a touchdown pass from Asa Swearingen. Jax Robinson had a touchdown run. Luke Ellis had a blocked field goal, and Eli Banet sealed the game with an interception. They will play in the championship game against Jeff Sunday @ 3pm at FC!

• Emerald Guard Open House – Wednesday, November 3rd @ 7pm at FC Band Room (Door 6)

• Student Council ~ Are you interested in giving back to the HHMS community?  If so, the Student Council may be for you!  Applications are available in the wooden rack in the front office.  Applications need to be filed out fully and returned by the faculty/staff mailboxes in the office by November 19th.

• Fishing Club – The NAFCS Fishing Club will meet:  in E101 at FCHS from 6:00 – 7:00pm on November 15, & December 13

• Intramurals is for any student who is interested in playing sports before the school day begins.  We play a different sport every week.  Drop off for intramurals is door 28.   If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Fox.

  • 7th and 8th grade is on Thursdays from 7:30 – 8:30 am.

  • 5th and 6th grade is on Fridays from 7:30 – 8:30am.

 

Nov. 4 and 5	Wiffle Ball
Nov. 11 and 12	Volleyball
Nov. 18 and 19	Volleyball
Dec. 2 and 3	Soccer
Dec. 9 and 10	Soccer
Dec. 16 and 17	Dodge Santaball

 

• The Chess Club meets every Monday after school until 5pm.  Everyone is welcome to attend, no experience required.  The club will meet in Mrs. Milliner’s room (A102).

• The Book Club for 5th & 6th grade students will meet on Mondays afterschool until 5:00pm in the library.  See Ms. Durham if you have any questions. (Monday, Nov. 8, and Dec. 6)

• Dungeons and Dragons ~ If you play Dungeons and Dragons or would like to learn how to play.  You are welcome to come to the newly formed Dungeons and Dragons club.  We will meet on Thursdays until 5:00 in the cafe’. (Note: change of location)

 

• Robotics Club will meet 7:15 – 8:40am in C135

  • Tuesday, November 2, 2021

  • Tuesday, November 9, 2021

  • Tuesday, November 16, 2021

  • NO Practice the Tuesday before Thanksgiving

  • Tuesday, November 30, 2021

  • Tuesday, December 7, 2021

  • Tuesday, December 14, 2021

 

 

Good luck to any of our Jaguars that perform or play this evening.  Remember that there are three things that YOU can control: your attitude, your actions, and your effort.  Give it your best!  Have a great afternoon.

 

OTHER Announcements

• Important Dates:

• Daylight Savings ~ Fall Back 1 Hour on Sunday, November 7th

 

We will have a Virtual Veterans Day Program this year but plan to have it opened to the public next year!

 

• Lunch Menu Link ~ https://www.myschoolmenus.com/instance/1091/district/1105

• Attention!!  5th through 8th graders….Highland Hills Theatre Group, the Shadow Players, is going to go UNDER THE SEA this school year!!!!  OUR SPRING MUSICAL IS….Disney’s LITTLE MERMAID, JR!  Come be PART OF THEIR WORLD as we join the adventures of Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian, Flounder, the evil Ursula and many more!

Auditions will be held in FEBRUARY with performances on April 22 and 23.  Please join Mrs. Sally Scott’s Google Classroom to get the most up to date announcements and information.  Class Code:  womtbf2

 

• Safety Concern – Students should NOT be walking through the buses in the afternoon on their own.  If parents have parked in the front parking lot, they need to use the cross walks and walk up to meet your student.  Please use the tennis court/football side and NOT the staff parking side.  Thank you for keeping everyone safe!

 

• Our county has moved to the “Yellow” with Covid restrictions.

What does this mean?

• Any person unvaccinated is strongly recommended to wear a mask.

• Unvaccinated students will need to be quarantined ​(masked or not) ​if close contact and within 6 feet of a positive case when close contact tracing.

• Vaccinated students will not be quarantined if in close contact.

• There is still a Federal Transportation Mask Mandate in effect for buses.

• There will be an “all call” going out today at 4pm from Mr. Briscoe.

• Please see the corporation website for all of the details https://www.nafcs.k12.in.us/covid-19-update/

Other Covid Information:

 

• If your student is in quarantine, please remind them to get on Google Classroom to work asynchronously so they do not get behind on their classwork.

 

• If any household members have a pending covid test, please contact our school nurse, Heather Murray at 812.542.8501 or via email: hmurray@nafcs.org You may also email Mrs. Ivey @ wivey@nafcs.org.