HALL HAPPENINGS
april 2019 - 3rd edition
From the Principal Stephanie Wynne
My name is Stephanie Wynne, and I was recently named Principal at Hall Middle School. My husband and I are both products of WISD. The education we received through WISD has significantly impacted on our lives and the lives of our sons. I am committed to providing the same quality education for HMS students, and I look forward to future interactions with HMS students, parents, and staff!
In the coming weeks...
April 2 - District Track meet
April 2 - Cheer parent meeting
April 2 - Autism Awareness Day - WEAR BLUE
April 3 - College Colors Day - Represent your favorite school
April 3 - Band UIL
April 4 - Band UIL
April 9 - STAAR TESTING 7TH WRITING
April 9 - STAAR TESTING 8TH MATH
April 10 - STAAR TESTING 8TH READING
April 11 - Report cards
April 12 - Film Alley 8th grade permission slip and money due
April 16 - Girls of Greatness
April 17 - Craft's Men
April 18 - Theater UIL
April 23 - RoosRead Literacy Event
April 23 - Fun Day
April 25 - 8th grade Film Alley Field Trip
April 26 - WISD Special Programs RooFest
Administrative Accolades
Teacher of the Month for March – Jana Lancaster
Support Staff Member of the Month for March – Flora Trejo
Teacher of the Month for April – Dustin Lewis
Support Staff Member of the Month for April – Cianna Lewis
Attendance Matters
Attendance Fact: By 6th grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.
Please be diligent about getting your student to school each and every day. The faculty and staff at HMS can only help students be successful if they are present.
AUTISM AWARENESS DAY
Weatherford ISD is going BLUE on Tuesday, April 2nd in support of Autism Awareness Month.
We encourage everyone to wear blue!
COLLEGE COLORS DAY
STAAR TESTING
April 9 - 7th Writing
April 9 - 8th Math
April 10 - 8th Reading
May 13 - 6th Math
May 13 - 7th Math
May 14 - 6th Reading
May 14 - 7th Reading
May 15 - 8th Science
May 16 - 8th Social Studies
Algebra 1 – Week of 5/6-5/10 (exact date TBD)
Information about cell phones and STAAR testing
In order to comply with TEA’s requirement the following processes should be followed in regards to cell phones and electronic devices:
Students must turn in all electronic devices (phones, smart watches, tablets, etc.) before testing begins.
If a cell phone rings, the campus testing coordinator will be notified immediately. The student will be subject to disciplinary action.
Ways to Serve
- Join PTA!
- Sign up to help with our mentoring clubs Girls of Greatness or Craft's Men!
Choir
HMS Choir recently competed in UIL.
The 7th grade Non-Varsity Treble choir brought home a plaque for their first division performance in concert.
Both Tenor/Bass Choir and the Varsity Treble choir brought home a Sweepstakes.
This is the third year in a row that Varsity Treble choir has earned a Sweepstakes and the first time since 2003 that the Tenor/Bass choir earned a Sweepstakes.
wisd battle of the books
This event is put on by WISD librarians every year to encourage the love of reading. Teams of students read 10 preselected books and then compete in a quiz like event against other teams from Hall and Tison.
We did not come home with the trophy this year but The Nerdy Bunch tied for 2nd and Nerds placed 3rd.
Please congratulate these students when you see them
Nerdy Bunch - Medlin
Emma Porter
Kayleigh Eames
Natalie Frizzel
Leslie Antonio
Ella Jester
Chelsea Pena
Nerds -Hill
Sunny Nickel
Jamie Maxwell
London Neckar
Elizabeth Mitchell
CHEERLEADING
Friday night your 2019-20 Cheer Squad was named.
Please congratulate these students for meeting the challenge.
Maris Boop-Mascot
Madison Lawrence-Captain
Grace Kechnie-Captain
Shelby Roy-Co-Captain
Alyssa Andrews
Leslie Antonio
Addison Cooper
Adisyn Celander
Addison Gigliotta
Katrina Haldy
Jayden Herring
Madyson Hutchison
Autumn Jones
Roxy Kramer
Jodie Kreipe
Liliana Lopez
Ariana Patino
Justine Sitz
Carlie Thomas
Maddison Vela
Ella Waselkow
Olivia Whittle
TRACK AND FIELD
Zone Results! These students placed and are headed to the District Meet!
7th Grade Girls
Shot Put 4th Kaylie Perez - 9’6.5”
Discus 2nd Zoe Tesi - 70’1.5”, 3rd Baylea Ragle - 67’
Long Jump 2nd Nyashia Thomas - 13’4”
Pole Vault 2nd Haylie McDaniel 6’6”
3200 Meter Run 2nd Rayla Castillo - 10:12
400 Meter Relay 3rd Abigale Sigley, Zoe Tesi, Lindsey Gomez, Kaylie Perez - 55.15
800 Meter Run 2nd Rayla Castillo - 2:43
100 Meter Dash 2nd Kaylie Perez - 13.64, 4th McKenna Murphy - 13.69
800 Meter Relay 3rd Abigale Sigley, Zoe Tesi, Lindsey Gomez, Kaylie Perez - 1:58
300 Meter Hurdles 2nd Meredith Williams - 55.81
1600 Meter Run 3rd Lindsey Gomez - 6:15
8th Grade Girls
Shot Put 1st Aubree Cash - 33’4.5”, 2nd Ryan Lewis - 22’4”
High Jump 3rd Ashlyn Rust - 4’6”
Pole Vault 4th Makayla Johnston - 6’0”
400 Meter Run 2nd Evelyn Benson - 67.96
200 Meter Run 3rd Evelyn Benson - 28.84
7th Grade Boys
Triple Jump 4th Roy Moon - 30’7”
Pole Vault 3rd Chase Rogers 7’
3200 Meter Run 4th Kaden Dowd 9:43
800 Meter Run 2nd Austin Hertel - 2:32, 4th Zach Grantham - 2:33
110 Hurdles 2nd Cameron Davis - 19.93, 4th Roy Moon - 20.61
400 Meter Run 2nd Mathew Arumanez - 1:02
300 Meter Hurdles 4th Wyatt Reeves - 53.49
1600 Meter Relay 4th Graydin Jennings, Cameron Davis, Mathew Argumaniz, Roy Moon 4:23
8th Grade Boys
Shot Put 1st Ryan Clark - 43’4”
Discus 1st Ryan Clark - 128’3”
High Jump 2nd Ryan Clark - 5’6”, 3rd Carter Norris - 5’2”
Pole Vault 3rd Wyatt San Pedro - 9’0”
3200 Meter Run 2nd Eric Aguilera - 8:21
400 Meter Relay 4th Tyler Partain, Kash LaMaster, Qristian Roy, Gabe Astello - 48.49
800 Meter Run 2nd Eric Aguilera - 2:18
100 Meter Dash 1st Gabe Astello - 11.94
110 Meter Hurdles 1st Tyler Partain - 17.86, 2nd Avery Zavala - 19.4, 3rd Qristian Roy - 19.56
300 Meter Hurdles 1st Qristian Roy - 48.67, 2nd Avery Zavala - 48.99
1600 Meter Relay 4th Quinton Otey, Cole Hebbe, Carter Norris, Eric Aguilera - 4:02
ASL
Come learn Sign Language at HMS!
Classes are for students and staff from
3:45 to 4:15 every Thursday, in room 425.
The last class for the year will be on April 25.
If you have any questions, you can ask Miss Heitbrink in room 425
or email at eheitbrink@weatherfordisd.com. Hope to see you there!
FILM ALLEY 8th grade permission slips and money due April 12
It is already time to start preparing for our 3rd annual 8th Grade Film Alley Field Trip.Here’s what you need to know now…
Destination: Film Alley 825 Interstate 20 Frontage Road, Weatherford, TX 76087
Date: April 25, 2019 (Times will be announced at a later date.)
Sponsors/Chaperones: 8th Grade Teachers, Assistant Principal, PTA Parents (if available to attend)
Cost of Trip Per Student: $27 - Cost includes transportation, two hours of bowling (including shoe rental), two hours of video play, a movie, popcorn, two slices of pizza, and a drink. Students can bring extra money for anything beyond the previously mentioned items. Payment and permission slips are due Friday April 12.
Eligibility:
Students will be ineligible to attend if they meet any of the following criteria from
March 4th to April 25th:
· They are failing any class for the 5th six weeks or at the time of the field trip
· They have more than 3 unexcused absences (3/4/19 – 4/25/19)
· They have been marked truant for any class period (3/4/19 – 4/25/19)
· They have brought a prohibited item to school (please see the WISD Student Code of Conduct) (3/4/19 – 4/25/19)
· They have been in-school or out-of-school suspended (3/4/19 – 4/5/19)
· They have had a Bridge placement (during the 2018-19 school year)
The 2017 and 2018 Film Alley Field trips were truly memorable experiences for HMS students and staff. It gave us an opportunity to enjoy the students we had come to love over the last two years. We are excited to share this opportunity with you in April 2019!
SKYWARD
Parents,
If you have a smart phone and would like an easy way to keep up with your child’s school information download the Skyward app today. The best part is that it is absolutely FREE.
Skyward Family Access gives parents and guardians access to a variety of information about your student such as attendance, grades, schedules test scores, academic history, and health information. It provides a fast and easy way to check up on your child day or night. Additionally you can use the “My Account” button in the top right corner of the Family Access window. This area allows you the ability to elect to receive emails regarding your child’s attendance and grades.
Check it out today.
april core value - hope
Attention 8th grade parents...
for more information about counseling and academic advising...
Please click through the links on our webpage:
https://hall-ms.weatherfordisd.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=234032&type=d&pREC_ID=staff
Counselor contacts:
Niki MacKenzie (A-L) 817-598-2822 x 3909 nmackenzie@weatherfordisd.com
Darla McKinney (M-Z) 817-598-2822 x 3902 dmckinney@weatherfordisd.com