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Article by Kara McCormick on April 3, 2023

Highland Hills Middle School Announcement for Monday, April 3, 2023

Winterguard competed in Tri-State finals this past week. Emerald guard took 3rd in their class, Highlander Guard took 5th in their class, and Jr Guard took 1st in class.

 

Winter Percussion finished 13th in the State. Congratulations to all!

 

    Please make sure that each day your student has a fully charged Chromebook, snacks, water, and a good night sleep so that they will do their very best!   Here is a brief description of what we will be doing each day.

 

  1. April 4 – ELA Teachers go over ILEARN Test Security – Student Reminders with their classes.

  2. April 5 – ILEARN Practice Tests for all students in Grades 5-8 in-person for Math & ELA from 9am – 11am & then follow 2-Hour Delay Schedule. Lunch for April 5th:

11:30 – 12:00

6th Gr Lunch

12:09 – 12:39

8th Gr Lunch

12:51 – 1:21

7th Gr Lunch

1:30 – 2:00

5th Gr Lunch

    1. April 6 ILEARN Practice Test for Social Studies (5th) and Science (6th) in their SS/Sci Core Blocks. Counselors will help with make-ups if needed.

    2. April 17 – May 12 ILEARN Testing Window (Testing 9am – 11am on Math/ELA days)

      1. April 17 ~ Math Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) – goal is for students to complete half of the problems on day 1.

      2. April 18 ~ Math Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) – Day 2 – complete the remaining questions.

      3. April 19 ~ Math Performance Task (MUST be completed in 1 day)

      4. April 24 ~ ELA Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)- goal is for students to complete half of the problems on day 1.

      5. April 25 ~ ELA Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) Day 2 – complete the remaining questions.

      6. April 26 ~ ELA Performance Task (Part 1 ONLY MUST be completed in 1 day)

      7. April 27 ~ ELA Performance Task (Part 2 MUST be completed in 1 day)

      8. May 1 (5th grade only) ~ Social Studies CAT (Note: Taylor/Starks/ LaDuke will take on May 3 due to field trip)

      9. May 3 (6th grade only) ~ Science CAT

      10. May 4 (6th grade only) ~ Science CAT (finish) + Performance Task (Must be completed in 1 day)

 

7th/8th Grade Choir New York Updates:

  • A coral colored medical form was delivered to students on Friday, March 9.  Please return the form by May 4.

  • A green colored permission slip was delivered to students on Friday, March 9.  Please return the form by May 4.

 

 

HHMS Spring Glow Dance – April 14th – Cost $5; Concessions will be available

  • 5th & 6th Grade will be 4:00 – 5:30pm (students will stay after school)

  • 7th & 8th Grade will be 6:30 – 8:00pm (Doors open @ 6:30)

  • Students that have been in ISS or OSS starting March 6 through April 14th may NOT attend.

Look for envelopes to go home on April 7th.

Dress Code for the Glow Dance: follow school dress code (no spaghetti straps or strapless top/dress; no bellies showing)

  • Visit yearbookforever.com to reserve your copy. We sold out last year, so make sure to place your order online!

 

  • New student tour dates for 2023. https://forms.gle/bPRPrK8U3WDgTuPF6

    • This is NOT for students that are in 4th grade at our feeder schools: Greenville, FKE, or Georgetown.  They will tour with their schools in May.

 

 

Save The Date…………. FIELD DAY!

We are planning Field Day for 7/8 grade on May 25 and 5/6  grade on 5/26. This event will be during school hours.

We WILL NEED A LOT of volunteers!  Please save the date on your calendars now and sign up to volunteer here:   https://bit.ly/hhmsvolunteers

Background checks are needed prior to field day. You can contact school if you aren’t sure if you have one on file this year. 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

 

Next PTO Meeting is Monday, April 10th

 

 

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

  • The girls golf team will have a team meeting in Ms. LaDuke’s classroom (A286) after school today until 5:00pm.

  • There will be a Floyd Central Girls Soccer meeting on Tuesday,  April 4th at 4:00pm at Floyd Central High School. Anyone interested in playing or being a manager is invited to attend. Please enter through the main office, door #1, and you will be directed to the meeting room. If you are unable to attend, please contact Coach Ochsner via email at jamie.ochsner1@gmail.com“

  • 8th Grade Students – Interested in Floyd Central High School Cheerleading? Join us for workouts in April! Every Monday and Wednesday 5:30-7pm in the FC Cheer Room (above the Aux Gym). Tryouts will be on April 20th, 21st, and 24th. See the attachment for more details.

  • Floyd Central Dazzlers will be having tryouts for the 2023-2024 school year. Any interested 8th grader is invited to attend. Tryouts will be April 10, 11, and 12th from 4-6 p.m. at the Floyd Central gym. There is a mandatory parent meeting on April 11 at 6 p.m. If you have any questions, please email bwhdance@gmail.com

 

 

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

  • Spring Meeting for 7th and 8th grade will now meet the THIRD Monday of the month.

    • April 17

    • May 22

  • Bowling Club:  One match a week (Tuesday) and practices (optional) every Sunday 5pm – 7pm (no practices on 3/19 & 3/26) .  If interested, please email Chris McCue @ christopher.d.mccue@gmail.com  All skill levels are encouraged to join, no experience needed or required.

    • Match dates:

      • Apr 4

      • Apr 11

 

  • 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

 

  • 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).

    • Everyone is welcome to come to all events and full-group meetings (even if you have not been to any meeting previously this year).  We’d love to have you!

    • April 4 – Leaders meet in Mr. Smith’s Health room

    • April 11 – Full Group meeting in Mr. Smith’s Health room

    • April 18 – Full Group meeting in the Gym!  This will be the final full-group FCA meeting of the school year.

    • April 25 – Leaders meet in Mr. Smith’s Health room.  This will be the final leader meeting of the school year.

  • Fishing Club ~  Students must have either a fishing boat or have access to a fishing boat, in order to fish tournaments.  Contact either Christna Mayfield (cmayfield@nafcs.org) or Matt Mayfield (mmayfield@nafcs.org) with questions.

  • Intramurals ~ 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

  • 7th and 8th grade are on Thursdays from 7:30 – 8:40AM

  • 5th and 6th grade are on Fridays from 7:30 – 8:40AM

 

WEEK

ACTIVITY

April 6 – 7

Flag Football

April 13 – 14

Soccer

April 20 – 21

Falcon Ball

April 27 – 28

Dodgeball

  • Journalism Club ~ Journalism Club is open to Grades 5-8. We will continue to meet on Wednesdays in Room 185 from 4:00 – 5:00pm, meeting every other week.  Please check the new schedule in the classroom for the new schedule!  If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Taggart at staggart@nafcs.org.

  • Lego Club ~ (Leslie Pendleton & Mendy Cavan).  You may bring your own legos to play with, or you can use the ones that have been donated.  They will be a meeting after school till 4:30 in the library on the following dates:

    • April 12th

    • May 10th

  • Random Acts of Kindness ~ The Random Acts of Kindness Club will the first Thursday of the month.

  • The Random Acts of Kindness Club will meet this Thursday, April 6th in the library after school until 5 pm.

    • April 6

    • May 4

  • RC Club (Race Cars) ~ Starting after spring break on Wednesdays for now.

Students should email me if they are interested so I know how many kids to expect. Open to all grades from 3:45 – 4:45pm in room A232 to meet initially for the club.  Any questions, see Mr. Brad Finken bfinken@nafcs.org Please email Mr. Finken (Bfinken@nafcs.org) if you want to join the RC club.  If you already emailed him, there is no need to email him again.  The RC club will meet Wednesday after spring break in room A232. He will send out an email soon with more details.

  • 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:

      • April 11

      • April 25

      • May 9

      • May 23

  • Student Council will meet in A-386 on the following dates:

    • Apr 13

    • May 11

 

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

Follow or Contact the HHMS PTO!

Website: http://hhmspto.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HHMSPTO

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HHMSPTO

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HHMSPTO

 

 

 

   

  • 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.

 

  • 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.

  • Both lanes will exit using the side parking lot

  • 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.

 

  • Did you know that there is a full service medical clinic that is open to all NAFCS students and staff, housed at New Albany High School and staffed by Lifesprings Doctors and Nurses. Right now they are taking same day appointments. No insurance, no worries. During a time that it is difficult to get in to any doctor, your kiddo can be seen the same day! They can prescribe routine medications and all the things any doctor’s office or urgent care can do. They also offer sports physicals. For an appointment call 812-981-7452. This is an awesome partnership and perk for all NAFCS students and staff!

Here is the flyer, but the “Lifespring” at the top seems to confuse people, thinking it is for mental health services, but it is not:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F3ztpHRH4AxRllP5QkbCGPT09nLlOzTX/view?usp=sharing

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