Husky Happenings Family Edition
Week of February 14th
Husky Families-
Happy Valentine's Day! This week our 8th graders will be participating in STAAR Field Testing. Please help us by making sure your 8th grader gets a good night's sleep and eats a good breakfast in preparation for Wednesday's testing. Don't forget breakfast is free each morning here at Huffines starting a 8:15 am. On Thursday, LISD is hosting the Chin Festival at LHS at 6 pm. Come learn about the Chin Culture and watch some of our Huffines students perform. Don't forget that this Saturday, we will be hosting our 1st of 2 sessions of HB 4545 Math tutoring here at HFMS. If your student is a HB 4545 Math student, please make sure they attend for in in person support. Hugs and High Fives and as always reachout if you need help.
"You Can't Hide That Husky Pride!!"
Mrs. Gore
HFMS Campus TAPR Report, Federal Report Card and School Report Card Now Available
The Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) pull together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and low income status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.
The TAPRs were previously known as the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) Reports.
The most current report is now available on our website. If you would like a paper copy, we have them in the front office.
Here is a link to our Campus Reports
9th Grade Registration Update?
STAAR 8th grade ELA Field Test
We will be participating in an 8th grade STAAR ELA Field Test on Wednesday, February 16th. Students will have the option to take the test on their iPad, so please be sure to submit any work tickets and/or pay fines to allow them to have a working device for this day. 8th grade students will be taking the test from 9:00 - 1:25 in the morning, then go to C lunch. 6th and 7th grade students might attend a different lunch than usual, as they will only have the option of A or B lunch. More detailed information will be coming soon!
Huffines PTA Needs YOUR help!
Hey Parents & Community!
The PTA board has several open positions for the 2022-2023 school year and needs volunteers. This is a great way to get involved and make an impact at our amazing school! The commitment is minimal - especially compared to elementary schools. Our PTA hosts 1-2 events per month including staff appreciation. Please email HuffinesMSPTA@gmail.com if interested.
Open Positions:
-President
-VP Fundraising
-VP Membership
-Secretary
-Parliamentarian
-Council Delegate
Thank you in advance and we hope you'll consider being part of the Husky PTA family!
Sincerely,
Stephanie Knibbs
PTA President
PTA Meeting Tuesday, March 1st at 6 pm.
WELCOME NCTC'S TRIO PROGRAM TO HFMS
The TRIO Program at North Central Texas College is designed to provide students an equal opportunity to develop their talents and to achieve their academic and career goals. Funded through United States Department of Education grant, this TRIO Student Support Services program is available for students on Bowie, Corinth, Gainesville and Graham campuses who meet specific eligibility requirements. To be accepted into the program, students must have an academic need and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- the student is economically disadvantaged (as determined by federal guidelines).
- the student is a First Generation college student (neither parent has a 4-year college degree).
- the student has a documented disability.
The TRIO staff assists students to become academically successful, increasing their chances of staying in school and/or transferring to a four year institution. The program works closely with all Student Services Offices on campus to provide comprehensive support for students who are eligible. Services provided by the TRIO Program include: tutoring, academic, advising, career counseling, personal counseling, financial literacy information, and cultural enrichment activities.
Dress Code Reminders
- No Pajama Pants
- No Bandanas
- Hair can be no more than 25% of an unnatural color
- Pants with holes above mid- thigh( fingertip length) need to wear leggings.
- Hoods cannot be worn in the building. (At teacher's discretion in classroom)
- Crop tops are not allowed. Mid drift should not be able to be seen at anytime.
- No blankets are allowed on campus. If your student is in need of a winter jacket, please let us know.
CAR LINE CONVERSATION RESULTS
Who do you think will win the Super Bowl??
The Huskies called it! Rams (105 votes)to Bengals (59 votes)!!
LEAD HUSKIES- 2ND NINE WEEKS
HB4545 Tutoring-
Please remember HB 4545 on campus tutoring is only on specific Saturdays. Below is the timeline we have proposed for our learning plans:
READING: January 10 – February 11th: January 15th & Feb 12th
MATH: February 14 – March 25; Saturdays: Feb 19 & Mar 5
SCIENCE: March 28 – May 1; Saturdays: Apr 2 & Apr 16
Student ID's
90% of students have received their ID cards, lanyard, and ID sleeve. Many students have a yellow and/or purple sticker on the back. These represent a nine weeks where a student did not have an infraction or a referral. It is our expectation that students wear their ID's around their neck. Those students who did not receive their ID card will be receiving one soon.
College/ Career/Armed Forces Shirt Day
Join us by wearing your favorite College/Career/Armed Forces shirt every Wednesday for the remainder of the school year. Let's get our students FUTURE FOCUSED!!
HFMS Yearbooks
UPDATED LINK: Yearbook Sales
Attendance Reminders
- If your Husky is absent from school, please send a note with your student within 3 days of the absence so that we can code their attendance properly.
- Huskies who miss 3 or more consecutive days will need a doctor's note upon return.
- If you are choosing to quarantine your Husky due to a close contact at school, you will need to send a note stating this decision when they return, call Miss Harper (469-713-5990 Ext. 4901) or you can email Miss Harper at Harperk@lisd.net.
- State law requires all Huskies to be in attendance 90% of the school year.
Counselor's Corner
Husky Parents,
We want your child to be successful in school, and that means supporting and encouraging their whole development. While excelling in academic classes is important, students also need skills for learning challenges, making good decisions, handling strong emotions, and getting along with others.
We will continue the Second Step® program during huddle this week designed to improve students’ social-emotional skills, such as emotion management, impulse control, problem solving, and empathy by learning about trying new strategies, learning from mistakes, and their own interests and strengths. Please see this week’s Parent Letter 6th, 7th , 8th, regarding our objectives.
Just a reminder that LISD is providing a great opportunity for parents with strategies and ideas on how to guide through those tough situations and conversations called Love and Logic! I. It is offered in English and Spanish through Webex. If you are interested, please use the link below to register. This is a 3 week course beginning February 22nd. offered in Please be sure to sign up!
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:a7dcf4ca-f5ff-40ab-9ab5-1962f7e2d984
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nutt & Mr. Parra
Mark your calendars--
Feb 14- 8 Period Day; Happy Valentine's Day
Feb 15- 8 Period Day; 6th grade Team Meeting
Feb 16- A Day; 7th Grade Team Meeting
8th Grade ELAR STAAR Field Test
Choir: Pre UIL
Feb 17- B Day- 8th grade Team Meeting
Band: Non-Varsity Pre-UIL Concert and Sightreading Assessment
Chin Cultural Festival, LHS Main Campus Auditorium 6-8pm
Feb 18- 8 Period Day; Distribute Progress Reports
PTA Open Gym 5:00-8:30 p.m.
Feb 19- HB 4545 Math Tutoring 8:30-12:30
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Feb 22- Black History Celebration
Stephanie Gore - Huffines Middle School Principal
Email: goresj@lisd.net
Website: https://www.lisd.net/huffines
Location: 1440 North Valley Parkway, Lewisville, TX, USA
Phone: (469) 713-5990
Twitter: @goresj
Scott Smolinski - Assistant Principal - 6th Grade
Email: smolinskis@lisd.net
Website: lisd.net/huffines
Location: 1440 North Valley Parkway, Lewisville, TX, USA
Phone: 469-713-5990
Michael Castillo- Assistant Principal - 7th Grade
Email: castillomichael@lisd.net
Website: lisd.net/huffines
Location: 1400 North Valley Parkway, Lewisville, TX, USA
Phone: 469-713-5990
Kelley Willmann- Assistant Principal- 8th
Email: willmannk@lisd.net
Website: lisd.net/huffines
Location: 1400 North Valley Parkway, Lewisville, TX, USA
Phone: 469-713-59: