The Scots' Scoop
Highland Park Middle School's Weekly Family Newsletter
November 6, 2022
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We apologize in advance for any unintended errors.
November is Native American Heritage Month
— Chief White Eagle, a Native American politician and American civil rights leader who served as the hereditary chief of the Ponca from 1870 until 1904
Important Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, November 8: No In-Building Classes • Digital Learning Day (see article below for more information)
- Wednesday, November 9: Tecolotes Eagle Bluff Parent Meeting, 6 p.m. in Auditorium (see article below for more information)
- Friday, November 11: Last Day of Quarter 1
- Friday, November 11: Team Day
- Monday, November 14: First Day of Quarter 2
- Tuesday, November 15: Picture Re-take Day (see article below for more information)
- Thursday, November 17: HPMS Give to the Max Day! (see article below for more information)
- Friday, November 18: No School — Staff Professional Development Day
- Thu., Nov. 24 — Fri., Nov. 25: No School — Thanksgiving Day Holiday
- Monday, November 28: FCC Meeting, In-Person, 6 - 7 p.m, Room 1314
Digital Learning Day, Tuesday, November 8:
This Tuesday, November 8, is a Digital Learning Day, that is, school IS in session, but it is NOT in person. The student schedule is changed a bit for Digital Learning Days, resulting in the following:
Schedule for Digital Learning Day, Tue., Nov. 8, 2022 (B-Day)
- 8:30 - 8:45: Foundations
- 8:50 - 9:10: Period 1B
- 9:15 - 9:35: Period 2B
- 9:40 - 10:00: Period 3B
- 10:05 - 10:25: Period 4B
- 10:30 - 12:00: Optional Office Hours for Students — Teachers will be available to answer questions and consult with students virtually.
- 12:00 - 12:30: Lunch
- 12:30 - 3:00: Asynchronous Learning for Students — Students use this time to complete their work. Students may email their teachers if they have any questions during this time.
Students will meet with their teachers via Google Meet. This link has all Highland Park Middle School teachers', social workers', and counselors' Google Meet addresses: tinyurl.com/HPMSGoogleMeets2223.
The above schedule will also used for any future district declared Digital Leaning Snow Days and District Learning Cold Days. More specific information regarding how to sign into classrooms during Digital Learning Day on November 8 will be forthcoming.
Tecolotes Eagle Bluff Parent Meeting
Do you have questions about the trip to Eagle Bluff?
→ Come to the meeting! ←
- What? Parent Meeting about the field trip to Eagle Bluff
- When? Wednesday Nov. 9, 6 p.m.
- Where? In the Auditorium of HPMS
- Who? Parents of 8th grade Spanish Immersion students
- Why? We will be sharing information about the overnight field trip and answering questions.
Questions? daniel.bettino@spps.org
** Important ** We need more MALE chaperones for the trip! (Nov 30 - Dec 1)!
If you are interested in volunteering, please email sarah.rosales@spps.org.
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¿Tiene preguntas sobre la excursión a Eagle Bluff?
→ ¡Ven a la reunión! ←
- ¿Qué? Reunión de padres sobre la excursión a Eagle Bluff
- ¿Cuándo? Miércoles 9 de noviembre, 6pm
- ¿Dónde? En el Auditorio de HPMS
- ¿Quién? Padres de alumnos de 8º grado de inmersión en español
- ¿Por qué? Estaremos compartiendo información sobre el viaje y responderemos preguntas.
¿Preguntas? daniel.bettino@spps.org
** Importante ** ¡Necesitamos más chaperones HOMBRES para el viaje! (30 de noviembre - 1 de diciembre)! Si está interesado en ser voluntario, envíe un correo electrónico a sarah.rosales@spps.org.
Picture Re-Take Day is Tuesday, November 15
Important note:
Students who had their picture taken last month and would like a retake must bring their original portrait packet to the camera and return it to the photographer on November 15.
Give to the Max HPMS!
It is that time of year again to Give to the Max - Highland Park Middle School! Even though Give To The Max Day is officially Thursday, November 17, you can donate early beginning today! Click here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Highland-Park-Middle to do so.
This year, our goal is to raise $7,000 in order to put toward following items:
Access to digital books
Technology based apps and programs
Purchase age appropriate graphic novels
Online subscriptions to comic books
Student interest based books
Student leadership retreats
Resources designed to build community within our school
Building a culture and climate of excellence
Donations of any size are welcome. Thank you for all you do to support the HPMS community!
2021-22 H.S. Wrestling Team Picture
H.S. Wrestling Team Website
High School Wrestling Team Kick-off Meeting Nov. 9
Middle schoolers and their families who are interested in joining the H.S. wrestling team are invited to attend the Highland Park Senior High School Wrestling Team Kick-off Meeting on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
When: Wed, Nov 9 @ 6:00 pm
Where: High School Cafeteria
Spaghetti dinner provided
Learn about joining the team, the season plans, meet the coaches, other wrestlers and start of the season need-to-know information!
Free Weekend Food Program
The Every Meal to offer a free weekend food program to all our students. Every Meal is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. They strive to make a difference in children's lives by focusing on food gaps like weekends, school breaks, and summer when they can't receive food in school.
About Every Meal:
- Free for all families
- No qualifications required for enrollment
- Students enrolled in the program will receive a 4-5 pound bag of nutritious, nonperishable food each week
- Every Meal does not collect information from families; privacy is protected
- Families may enroll in the program anytime throughout the school year
- Families may choose from a variety of different weekend meal bag options
- Please complete the enrollment form here or contact Katie Monroe (kathryn.monroe@spps.org) to enroll your child
Help Restock Our Nurse's Office Closet
You may be surprised to learn that every year, our nurse, Ms Lux, hands out several pairs of leggings, sweatpants, underwear, and socks. Why? Accidents happen! From puddles to spilled lunches to learning how to manage a menstrual cycle, these emergency clothing items help keep kids salvage the day and get back to learning.
Our backstock is running low, and we could use your help restocking. If you are able to contribute, then you can send new socks, new XL-3XL women's black leggings, all adult sizes of new black sweatpants with your student or you can click on the link below to order items from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3W40Z0MXOL8K2?ref_=wl_share. All items ordered from Amazon will be shipped directly to the school.
If you have any questions, then please contact mandi.jung@spps.org.
Transitional Life Skills Class Needs
This year, the special education transitional life skills class is taking community outings to Aldi's in order to learn cooking and social skills. Thanks to many wonderful families, we are no longer in need of reusable grocery bags (thank you all!).
We are still in need of:
- $5 or $10 gift cards to Aldi's, Target, Lunds, and McDonalds.
There are two ways to contribute:
- Drop off gift cards at the main office, or
- Make a monetary donation at this website: https://tinyurl.com/HPMSLifeSkills
Thank you for your support!
Application for Educational Benefits/Free or Reduced Price Meals
St. Paul Public Library Homework Centers
Homework Centers are comfortable spaces at St. Paul Public Library locations where students of all ages can drop in and work on their homework independently or with the help of volunteer tutors. The centers are equipped with computers, printers, reference books, and school supplies for student use.
Locations and Hours
- Monday: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Monday: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Monday: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Monday: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Monday: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m
- Tuesday: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Homework Centers will be open through the week of May 15, 2023. Homework Centers are closed on holidays and other library closed dates.
Online Homework Help
Online homework help is available from HelpNow.
Use your library card number and password to log in. Live Tutoring is available every day, 1:00 - 11:00 p.m. Available in English and Spanish.
Attendance Notes
REPORT STUDENT ABSENCES
Please call (651) 744-3393, the HPMS Attendance Line, or send an email to highlandmsattendance@spps.org, when your child is unable to come to school.
PICK UP STUDENTS EARLY
Please send a note with your students on the morning of the planned absence. The note should state the date, time and reason for the early dismissal. The student should bring the note to the office first thing in the morning. Office staff will give the student a pass to leave early and record their absence in the Campus system. At the time indicated on the pass, the student can leave and meet their ride at Door #20 (parking lot).
LATE ARRIVALS
No need to call the office if your student arrives to school late. Please send a note with your child. Have them check into the main office.and we will adjust the attendance.
About HPMS
At Highland Park Middle School, it our mission is to:
- Provide our students with a sense of community and global perception in a nurturing and caring learning environment,
- Help students acquire the skills necessary to value themselves, and take pride in their accomplishments, and
- Develop respect and understanding of other people and their cultures.
Website: https://www.spps.org/highlandms
Location: 975 Snelling Ave S, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: (651) 293-8950