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Highland Hills Middle School Announcement for Monday, November 7, 2022

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Great Holiday Gifts for your JAG!  Closes today! Nov. 7

 

 

  • Tuesday, November 8 (Election Day) – No students today

    • 5th/6th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences

    • 7th/8th Grade Professional Development

    • There will not be any afterschool activities going on today.

 

 

  • Wednesday, November 9 (Early Release Day/PD Day for HHMS Staff)

    • Students will dismiss at 1:45 and arrive home 2 hours earlier than normal. Students will be asynchronously learning for the rest of the day.

    • There will not be any afterschool activities going on today.

 

 

Cold and flu season is upon us.  Just a reminder that students need to be fever free without medication for 24 hours and vomit/diarrhea free for 24 hours before returning to school.  We want to keep everyone safe!  Thank you!

 

  • November 23 – 25 (Thanksgiving Break)

 

Floyd Central Theatre presents The Mystery of Edwin Drood

    November 11 -13

    November 18 – 20

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nov. 7, 2022

Indiana Launches New Platform to Connect Eligible

Students and Families with Math, Reading Tutoring

New Indiana Learns Platform Allows Families to Access Funds and Schedule Tutoring

INDIANAPOLIS – Eligible families can now access the Indiana Learns family platform, an online portal where they can view their grant funds, see Learning Partner vendors, and schedule tutoring services for their qualifying student. Indiana Learns is a new statewide grant program that provides families, demonstrating both financial and academic need, with up to $1,000 to spend on math and reading high-dosage tutoring and approved out-of-school academic programs for their students.

“We know that student learning really takes off when we have our schools and families working together,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “For some families, obtaining tutoring services for their child is not an option financially. Through Indiana Learns, additional tutoring opportunities are now available to more families to empower their children’s learning, with a specific focus on reading and math, which are essential for all future learning. I encourage all eligible families to take full advantage of this new resource.”

Announced in August, the initiative’s goal is to increase access to effective, out-of-school academic support to help fourth and fifth grade students recover from learning disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mind Trust is administering the operations of the program on behalf of the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE).

Accessing the family platform

Interested families can visit IndianaLearns.org to check if their student is eligible. Families will need to enter a student’s Student Test Number (STN) and date of birth to verify eligibility. Parents can locate their student’s STN on their ILEARN score report or by reaching out to their school’s registrar or office staff. If eligible, families will immediately be able to view available funds and schedule approved services after viewing multiple Learning Partners that can provide service in their area. Indiana Learns is continuing to receive applications and approve additional Learning Partners to serve students.

All qualifying students will have access to $500 to apply toward approved in-person or virtual tutoring opportunities listed in the online platform. Examples of qualifying expenses include: private tutoring, small group tutoring, or academic-focused camps held during school breaks. If an eligible student attends a school that has committed to matching funds, that student will have access to a total of $1,000 in funds for approved expenses.

When a student schedules and attends an approved session, the cost will be reflected in the student’s portal, where families can monitor the available funds. The portal will also include helpdesk resources. Families will not directly manage funds and are not responsible for paying Learning Partners. Learning Partners will invoice Indiana Learns directly for services rendered.

Student qualifications

To qualify for an Indiana Learns tutoring grant, a student must meet ALL of the following criteria:

  • Student resides in Indiana.

  • Student is currently enrolled in and attending an Indiana school.

  • Student qualifies for federal free or reduced lunch.

  • Student scored below proficiency in both mathematics and English/language arts on ILEARN as a third or fourth grade student in spring 2022.
    NOTE: Students approaching proficiency will not qualify.

“The response from potential Learning Partners has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Seana Murphy, Senior Director of Indiana Learns. “With many high-quality, high-capacity Learning Partners on board, we know that Indiana Learns can have a major, positive impact for eligible students across the state. We are so excited for families to access the portal and choose a provider that will meet the needs of their students.”

Additional information for families and interested Learning Partners can be found at IndianaLearns.org. Families with questions can reach out to the Indiana Learns team by emailing info@indianalearns.org or calling (317) 203-9236.

About Indiana Learns

Indiana Learns is a statewide microgrant program dedicated to bringing high-quality support to students with the goal of positively impacting the math and English/language arts growth of qualifying students. Funded by the state of Indiana, the program is operated by The Mind Trust on behalf of the Indiana Department of Education. Learn more at IndianaLearns.org.

About the Indiana Department of Education

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) oversees Indiana primary and secondary schools across Indiana. IDOE is dedicated to providing quality, purposeful educational opportunities for all students to prepare them for lifelong success. For more information, visit https://www.in.gov/doe/.

About The Mind Trust

The Mind Trust is an Indianapolis-based education nonprofit that works to build a system of schools that gives every student in Indianapolis, no exceptions, access to a high-quality education. The Mind Trust does this by building a supportive environment for schools through policy and community engagement, empowering talented, diverse educators to launch new schools, and providing existing schools with the support they need to hire world-class talent and achieve excellence. Since 2006, The Mind Trust has supported the launch of 45 schools, 15 education nonprofit organizations, and has helped place more than 1,750 teachers and school leaders in Indianapolis classrooms. Learn more at themindtrust.org.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Holly Lawson | hlawson2@doe.in.gov; 317-232-0536

Kateri Whitley | kwhitley@themindtrust.org; 317-801-9682

Alli Vanneman | avanneman@indianalearns.org; 317-650-6120

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Holiday Desserts for Teachers & Staff- Dec 14th

Sign up to bring in your favorite dessert or treat for a holiday celebration for the teachers and staff. Homemade or store bought, completely up to you! https://bit.ly/hhmsvolunteers

 

 

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

 

  • Wrestling ~  open mat FCHS wrestling room located on the upper level of the auxiliary gym, each Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-7:30. If you have wrestling shoes please bring them. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Kessinger.      Phone: 502-643-6308    Email: Kessinger.todd@gmail.com

  • The 8th grade girls basketball team opened their season on Saturday by winning the Clucker’s Classic Tournament at Corydon Central.  They defeated Mitchell 33-4 and Corydon 28-5 in pool play and then beat a very good Forest Park team 28-25 in the final to win the Championship.  Congratulations to the team for their performance this weekend and bringing home the Championship!

  • 6th grade boys basketball tryouts

    • Second day of tryouts will be Thursday, November 10, after school from 4 – 5:30pm.

  • Tryouts for 5th grade boys basketball will be:

    • Monday, November 7 from 5:30 – 7:00pm

    • Wednesday, November 9 from 5:30-7:00pm

  • The Green and Gold Scrimmage for the boys basketball program will be Friday, November 11th at HHMS from 5:00-8:30.

    • The event will feature a full concession stand.

    • The fifth and sixth grade will play at 5:30pm.

    • The varsity team will take the floor around 6:30pm

    • The 7th and 8th grade teams will play starting around 7:30pm.

 

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

  • Art Club ~ Meets until 5:00pm in A251, the second floor science lab.  Taylor Hannon will be the club sponsor.  thannon@nafcs.org

Group One –  11/16/22; 12/7/22; 1/11/23; 1/25/23; 2/8/23; 3/1/23; 3/15/23; 4/12/23; 4/26/23; 5/10/23; 5/24/23

Group 2 – 11/9/22; 11/30/22; 12/14/22; 1/18/23; 2/1/23; 2/22/23; 3/8/23; 4/5/23; 4/19/23; 5/3/23; 5/17/23; 5/24/23

 

  • 5th/6th Grade ~ November 15, December 13th

  • 7th/8th Grade ~ November 29; December 20

  • Campus Life  – for 5-8th grades meets on every Wednesday after school until 5:00pm in the cafeteria. Campus Life is a positive place where students can have fun with friends, talk about relevant issues, and be heard without judgment. It’s a place where you will be challenged to make good decisions and lead in a positive way here at HHMS.  See Kevin Becht with any questions @ kbecht@yfc.net

 

  • Chess club ~ will meet on Tuesdays after school until 5:00.  We will meet in Mrs. Schroeder’s room (A244).  No experience required.  See Mrs. Milliner amilliner@nafcs.org or Mrs. Schroeder jschroeder@nafcs.org if you have any questions.

 

  • Debate Club Just a reminder that the debate club will meet Thursdays after school until 4:30 in room A123.  The debate club will meet bi-weekly on Thursdays through quarter 2.  Please see Mrs. Stewart if you have any questions. Nov.3

    • Nov. 17

    • Dec. 1

    • Dec. 15

  • Dungeons and Dragons club will meet on Thursdays after school in the cafeteria.  Students should be picked up at 5:00.  Students are not allowed to come to Dungeons and Dragons if they do not have a completed club registration form signed by their guardians.   The forms can be picked up in the office or in room 321.

 

  • FCA ~   Meets on Tuesdays.  Everyone is welcome to join us.  Please contact Chris or Liz Smith with any questions (cesmith@nafcs.org or esmith@nafcs.org).

    •  FCA will have full group meetings on the following dates in November:

      • Tuesday, 11/15 at 8:00 am in Mr. Smith’s classroom (A181)

      • Tuesday, 11/22 at 8:00 am in the gym (fun and games before Thanksgiving Break)

    • The leaders will meet on the following date in November:

      • Tuesday, 11/29 at 8:00 am in Mr. Smith’s classroom (A181) – Leader meeting!

  • Intramurals start this week. There will NOT be any intramurals on November 10 & 11! Intramurals is for any student who is interested in playing different sports. Any questions, please see Ms. Fox or Mr. Michell. Students can enter the gym through door 28. Doors OPEN @ 7:30am

    • Our 7th and 8th graders meet on Thursday mornings from 7:30 – 8:35AM.

    • Our 5th and 6th graders meet on Friday mornings from 7:30 –  8:35AM.

    • The first semester schedule is posted on the club board.

  • Journalism Club ~  We will meet weekly on Wednesdays in room A185 from 4-5pm.  This is open to all 5-8 grade students and we will be learning the basics of journalism while attending events, conducting interviews and taking pictures to put in the publication we will produce.   If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Taggart at staggart@nafcs.org.

  • Due to the Early Release Schedule this week, the Journalism Club will NOT meet on Wednesday.

  • Random Acts of Kindness Club after school in the library with Ms. Boehnlein.  The next meeting will be:

    • Thursday, December 1

  • Robotics Club Sign-ups:

    • For 6th/7th & 8th grade students after school from 4-5:30pm.

    • Acceptance letters will go out on November 4th.

  • Sign Language (ASL) Club will continue to meet in the Safety Net Room (across from the cafe’) every other Tuesday from 8:15am.  See Deana Schaffer if you have any questions – dschaffer@nafcs.org

    • Here are the dates for our ASL Club meetings:

      • November 15

      • November 29

      • December 13

      • January 10

      • January 24

      • February 14

      • February 28

      • March 14

      • April 11

      • April 25

      • May 9

      • May 23

  • Sudoku club –  will meet on Thursdays in Room A342 after school until 5:00.  Students in grades 5-8 are welcome to join.  Anyone interested should email Mrs. Jenkins (kjenkins@nafcs.org) for more information.

  • Student Council Meetings with Ameilla Dusch and Amy Hucker ~ Room A386 ~  after school until 4:30.  This is the student council group that was picked last spring.

    • November 10 (Thursday)

    • December 8 (Thursday)

 

Good luck to any of our Jaguars that perform or play this evening.  Remember to go out and have a kind heart, a fierce mind, and a brave spirit.  Have a great afternoon.

 

OTHER Announcements

 

 

 

  • Bus ID Pass: There is a $2.00 charge for any reprints of the Z-Pass

  • Students, just a reminder that you should be scanning your bus pass as you get on and off of your bus.  This is helpful in an emergency situation for us to know who is on the bus.  It is NOT required to have a bus pass at this time.  Please be patient with us as we need to get passes out to our new students.  Thank you

 

   

  • Volunteering in the building/field trips/guest speakers will require a criminal background check each school year.   Here is the google link for Background check – https://forms.gle/vuLRRKRZkPSoFydn7

 

  • If you are anticipating being out of school for more 2 or more consecutive days, stop by the office to pick up a green Absence form from Mrs. Burger.

 

  • Car Rider Reminder – please pull you vehicle all the way up (bumper to bumper) so that we can get as many cars in as possible when loading and unloading.

 

  • No Students should be walking in the parking lot unless with adult supervision.  Thank you

Car Rider Pick-up and Drop Off

All car riders dropping off or picking up students will enter the Indian Creek Lane entrance (NOT our main entrance).  The front is for Buses and Staff Parking only.  Once you pass the tennis courts, you will use:

  • Morning drop-off:

  • To alleviate congestion on the main road in the morning, we will allow vehicles to use either the upper or lower car rider lines to drop off their students based on traffic flow.

  • Only 5th-grade students will be allowed to go straight to their classroom at 8:40am.

  • All 6th, 7th, & 8th-grade students using the upper car rider line will use the back stairwell with supervision to walk down to the Commons/Cafe’/Gym.  These students should NOT stop at their locker or their classrooms unsupervised.

  • Please stay in your lane and remain in that lane.  If you are in the right lane, that will be taking you up to the upper car rider line.  If you are in the left lane, that will take you to the lower car rider lane.  For safety measures, you should NOT switch lanes at the 3-way stop.

  • Don’t release students from your vehicle until 8:40am in both the upper and lower car rider lines. This is for their safety.

 

  • Afternoon pick-up:

    • The right-hand lane to enter the Upper Car Rider Circle (5th & 6th  Grade ONLY)

    • The left-hand lane to use the Lower Car Rider Circle (for vehicles that have any 7th or 8th Grade students)

  • All vehicles will NEED to stop at the 3-Way stop in the back.  (We are still waiting on the white lines to be painted)

  • Both lanes will exit using the side parking lot (orange below)

  • Cars attempting to enter the front entrance will be directed to the Indian Creek Lane for drop off.  We appreciate your cooperation.

  • If you arrive at HHMS at 9:00, you need to use the front entrance and walk your student in for a Tardy pass. (The back doors will be locked for safety reasons)

 

  • Highland Hills is actively seeking adult volunteers to join our Mentor Mii Program. If you are interested in becoming a mentor for a student in need, please reach out to Nicole Smith nsmith@nafcs.org. This would involve meeting with a student once a week for approximately 30 minutes.

 

  • The United States Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” Christmas Campaign is in full swing.  Please donate a new, unwrapped toy and place it in the white box in front of Officer Shultz’s office in the Commons.  We will collect toys up until December 5th.  Thank you in advance!

 

 

  • The 22-23 yearbook is now on sale! You can get the yearbook for a special early-bird price of only $30 if you order before January. Visit www.yearbookforever.com to order your yearbook today!

 

 

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