Hawk Nation
October 2020
The official monthly newsletter of Horning Middle School
Contact Us
Main Office
Principal: Mr. Robert Blessington 262-970-3305Principal's Secretary: Ms. Jodi Aylsworth 262-970-3305
Assistant Principal (6B, 7B, 8B, Dual Language 6 and 7): Mr. Bryan Lyday 262-970-3311
Dean of Students (6A, 7A, 8A, 8C, FLIGHT): Ms. Susan Inkmann 262-970-3450
Attendance/Associate Principal Secretary: Ms. Pamela Craig 262-970-3317
Attendance Line: 1-866-490-7371 or 262-970-3316
Athletic/ Activities Director: Ms. Susan Inkmann: 262-970-3450
School Resource Officer
Officer James Wolbert, 262-970-3304
Student Services
Counselors
Mrs. Angie Jackson (6A, 7A, 8A, FLIGHT), 262-970-3327
Ms. Natalie Ramirez (6B, 7B, 8B, 8C, Dual Language 6 and 7), 262-970-3326
Student Services Secretary: Ms. Sue Miller, 262-970-3303
Social Worker: Ms. Angie Krueger, 262-970-1699
School Psychologist: Ms. Lindsey Lemus 262-970-1093
Health Room: Ms. Olivia Trejo 262-970-3315
Picture Day 2020
Cohort 1: Students will have their school photos taken during school on Thursday, October 15th.
Cohort 2: Students will have their school photos taken during school on Friday, October 2nd.Packets to purchase photos will not be sent home this year, as everything will be done online. After your student has their photo taken, they will bring home a card that contains ordering information specific to your student.
SDW to Provide free Breakfast and Lunch Starting September 8th
Tdap Vaccine Requirements for Middle School Students
HMS Family Book Discussion
Free books for students/families!
*Sponsored by
Waukesha Service Club grant
Tuesday, December 15th
6:00 p.m. via WebEx
Sign up @ http://sdwone.us/bookdiscussion by Oct. 16.
COVID-19 Parent Letter
- What is being done in the schools to reduce spread
- What you and your student can do to reduce spread
- Quarantine guidelines
Ice Age Trail Challenge
Introducing our new Physical Education challenge for October 2020! More than 12,000 years ago, an immense glacial ice flow sculpted a landscape of remarkable beauty across Wisconsin. As the glacier retreated, it left behind a variety of unique landscape features. These glacial remnants are now considered among the world’s finest examples of how continental glaciation sculpts our planet.
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a thousand-mile footpath highlighting these landscape features as it travels through some of the state’s most beautiful natural areas. The Trail is entirely within Wisconsin and is one of only eleven National Scenic Trails.
The goal of the Ice Age Trail Virtual Challenge is to offer students, families, and staff the challenge of hiking, running, or walking the Ice Age Trail and learning about safe hiking practices, “Leave no Trace,” Glacial activity in Wisconsin, and the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of being in nature. The Virtual Ice Age Trail Challenge also has mini-challenges along the way.
Starting October 5th, Horning, Butler, Les Paul, and STEM will compete against each other and log miles. Family and staff participation is highly encouraged.
There is also another opportunity for families to participate in the Mammoth Hike Challenge sponsored by the Ice Age Trail Alliance. See the introductory video and sign-up details below. This challenge is free. Students/Families who participate will receive a certificate and patch.
Mammoth Hike Challenge Welcome Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSBasM7UiXU&feature=youtu.be
Link to the Forms
Online Christmas Clearing Council applications - apply today
CHRISTMAS CLEARING COUNCIL
Applications HAVE to be done online this year. Any questions or need assistance, contact Angie Krueger (social worker) at 262-970-1699 or akrueger@waukesha.k12.wi.us
SDW: Mask Expectations
All staff members will be wearing masks and face shields while teaching.
Counseling Services for Horning Students
Healing Hearts of Waukesha County
FALL PROGRAMS 2020
Healing Hearts is dedicated to creating safe opportunities for grieving children to feel supported, connect with others their age who understand and share their stories. This fall we will hold our 12-week grief support sessions on-line. We have updated and enhanced our program to incorporate current issues impacting families. To register, contact Healing Hearts at 262-751-0874 or info.hhwc@gmail.com. All services are provided at no cost.

Athletics and Activities
Our website, https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/horningms will have a current calendar of our co-curricular activities for your planning purpose and a Guidebook that will help you learn more about our offerings.
Please contact Ms. Inkmann with questions at sinkmann@waukesha.k12.wi.us.
Join Horning Site Council!
The 2nd Thursday of each month starting in September is reserved for our Horning SIte Council meetings. More information will be provided regarding the format.
Horning Site Council's mission is to build community among families, learners, teachers and staff. We WANT people like you to get involved to help improve communication, support school needs, and plan activities to bring the Horning community together.
Site Council was formed in the 2016-17 school year, so we’re fairly new and trying to build our family involvement here at Horning. For the 2019-20 school year, we are looking for members to fill the following roles:
Please join us at any meeting, or contact us any time for more information!
Site Council Representatives:
Families:
Lori Loeschmann
Faculty:
Haley Draeger
262-970-3363
Administration:
Robert Blessington
262-970-3305
Connect With Us!
Horning Website: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/horningms
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HorningMSHawks/
Twitter: @HorningMiddle