FWHMS Family Newsletter
Connecting Families to School - Summer Edition
We wish our all 8th grade students and their families all the best in their future endeavors. Once a Charger, Always a Charger!
Report Cards
Chromebooks
Please remind your child that these do not come free to us and to take care of them as if they own it.
Summer Work
All 7th and 8th graders can borrow of their book choice from the main office.
The Blackstone Public Library has copies to borrow of all titles for all grades.
Full details are on our website at http://www.bmrsd.net/SummerWork.aspx
Calendar of Events
Wednesday, July 24th
- 9 am to 10 am - Meet and Greet for Incoming 6th graders
Wednesday, August 7th
- 9 am to 10 am - Meet and Greet for Incoming 6th graders
- 9 am to 12 pm - Open Door Day for Incoming 6th graders
Friday, August 23rd
- 9 am to 12 pm - Open Door Day for All Students
- First Day of School
Moving? - Follow These Steps
- Contact the school in your new town/city to register and complete the request for records paperwork.
- Contact the Hartnett Middle School to complete withdrawal paperwork.
- Return any school-owned books, Chromebook and charger.
May Attendance Rate
6th grade - 95%
7th grade - 95.9%
8th grade - 95.5%
Total Number of Tardies for May - 214
Total Number of Early Dismissals for May - 187
Attendance Rate for School Year - 95.5%
Total Number of Tardies for School Year - 1,468
Total Number of Early Dismissals for School Year - 1,055
Staffing Changes 2019-2020
Departures
We extend our best wishes to Mrs. Dubofsky and Mrs. Boyle. We thank each of these staff members for their dedication to our students and their contributions to the HMS community.
New Staff
We are excited to welcome the following staff to the HMS community.
Jessica Leavitt - Special Educator
Amelia Walcott - Grade 7 ELA
Change in Assignments
Betty Adamz - Grade 6 Humanities/Reading
Kevin Kiely - Grade 6 Humanities/Reading and Gr 7 History
Patricia Bourgery - Grade 6 Science/Reading
Kevin McCourt - Grade 6 Math
Michelle Dextraze - Grade 7 Science
Jill Dudka-Leballister - Math Interventionist
Stay Active - Physical Education Summer Suggestions
This year in Physical Education, students participated in a variety of collaborative activities ranging from group dance projects to traditional flag football. In addition, students received a new unit: Leisure Games which aims to teach students the rules and strategies of popular summer cookout-style games such as corn hole, kan-jam and spike-ball. With each passing year, students learn that play is so important throughout their lifespan and the social opportunities presented through play are a major contributor to their overall health. So this summer if you're at the beach, a cookout or just hanging around the yard, challenge your child to a friendly game of corn hole or let them teach you spike-ball. I'm sure they'd love to tell you all about how these fun, yet casual games can contribute toward their total wellness on more ways than one. Enjoy your summer!
P.S. We are still looking for your hand-me-down golf equipment. Mr. Northup would love to incorporate some golf into his individual sports unit, but is in need of clubs! Donations, greatly appreciated!
HMS PTO News
Our PTO is looking for new members. If interested, please email Sara Tasker at stasker@bmrsd.net.
Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fwhmspto
Pay Online for School Lunch
You can view the account balance, see what was purchased, and schedule automatic payments if you wish.
School-wide Ongoing Fundraisers
BoxTops - You can find the tops on participating products. Cut out the top and have your child bring it to school. We earn 10 cents for each top collected. Visit www.boxtops4education.com for a listing of products.
Stop & Shop A Plus Program - Register your rewards card to help us earn $$. Log on to www.stopandshop.com/aplus to register online USE SCHOOL ID: 07080 or dial 1-877-275-2758 to register your card over the phone.
Amazon - Please click here to shop on Amazon.com. A small percentage of what you purchase will go to the Hartnett Middle School PTO to help support field trips, assemblies, special events, and after school programming. It is the same Amazon.com you may use, with a small percentage supporting middle school students.
FWHMS Communication and Happenings
Our website is the main hub of information. The following is key information you will find:
- Daily Intercom Announcements
- Monthly School Calendar
- Homework Page
- Monthly Family Newsletter Links
- After-school Program Information/Registration
- BMR Athletes Information/Registration Details
- Staff names and emails
OneCall will be used in the following ways:
Robocalls
For Emergency only - such as unplanned early dismissals or information on an emergency in the building. They will be sent after 3:30 pm and end before 8 pm.
Roboemails - On Tuesdays and Fridays only (as needed)
For standard communication - such as portal access to progress reports, report card distribution, the monthly newsletter release, registration information for sports/after-school clubs, field trip information, and other information as needed. The emails may be by whole school or by grade level depending on the communication needs.
Social Media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
We use all our social media to share special happenings after they have happened so that families can see what we are doing. You can find us on all platforms at @fwhms2003
About FWHMS
Email: tcurt@bmrsd.net
Website: http://www.bmrsd.net/frederick_home.aspx
Location: 35 Federal St, Blackstone, MA, United States
Phone: 508-876-0190
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleschoolofwoonsocket
Twitter: @fwhms2003