HIDDEN RIVER HEADLINES 4/23/2021
* Attitude * Integrity * Respect * Commitment * Service *
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear Hidden River Families--
We had a really enjoyable week with all of our students this week! Please see a list of resources below to support this new format of “hybrid” learning (combination of in-person and at-home).
Have a great weekend--
Jonathan Judy
HRMS Principal
Hybrid Learning Resources:
Here is our weekly Hybrid Learning Schedule for Spring, 2021. Page 1 is the schedule through Friday, April 30. Page 2 is the schedule for May 3- End of Year.
Remember to use this Asynchronous Student Checklist to help your student organize their time and work expectations during at-home learning time.
Did you know there is support for students during Asynchronous Learning Days? Our HRMS Para-Educator Team hosts an open Zoom to support students who are working remotely with their Science, Math, and ELA work at the following times:
Science: 8:15 - 9:00AM each day. Zoom link here.
Math: 9:15 - 10:00AM each day. Zoom link here.
ELA: 12:30 - 1:30PM each day. Zoom link here.
(Note: Zoom links are also posted for students on the All-HRMS Canvas Page).
Attendance Reminder: Please have your student log-in to ALL of their class canvas pages and complete their work / attendance tasks by 2:20PM each day for the most accurate way to get credit for attending.
CARE AND CONNECTION
Socks and Hygiene Items Available: Socks and hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant) have been donated to HRM, and are available! Please email me if your student needs a pair of socks or any hygiene items, and/or you would like more information. (shaferl@monroe.wednet.edu) -------- ParenTeen Connect Info: Parent resource from the Committee for Children MSD Wellness Resources for Families: English / Spanish School Counselor
Lily Shafer
SCHEDULE INFORMATION
- M/T, April 26-27, HRMS Library Book Surplus Sale during student lunches
- Wednesday, April 28, HRMS Principal Chat, 10:00-11:00 a.m. (Please note change)
- Tuesday, May 11, HRMS Monthly Connections Night for Parents, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 19, HRMS Principal Chat, 10:00-11:00 a.m. (Please note change)
- Thursday, May 20, HRMS PTO Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 7, In-person day for students in A Group
- Friday, May 14, In-person day for students in B Group
VIRTUAL PRINCIPAL CHAT
Parents and Guardians!
Please join us for a monthly chat with:
Principal Jonathan Judy
Wednesday, April 28
10:00-11:00 am
Please join our virtual Principal Chat. Parents are welcome to log on and ask questions about the school's curriculum, standards implementation, or anything else that goes on in the school. We are very open to suggestions, ideas, and concerns. We will have live interpreting in Spanish for those that need it.
Please join us if you can. Copy and paste this link into your web browser
https://monroe-wednet.zoom.us/j/84605049713
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Conversación virtual con el Director
Padres y tutores!
Por favor, acompáñenos para una conversación mensual con el:
Director Jonathan Judy
Miércoles 28 de abril
10:00-11:00 am
Por favor, acompáñenos a conversación virtual con el Director. Los padres son bienvenidos a iniciar sesión y hacer preguntas sobre el plan de estudios de la escuela, la implementación de estándares o cualquier otra cosa que pase en la escuela. Estamos muy abiertos a sugerencias, ideas e inquietudes. Tendremos interpretación en vivo en español para aquellos que lo necesiten.
Por favor, acompáñenos si puede.Copie y pegue este enlace en su navegador web
LIBRARY NEWS/BOOK SURPLUS SALE
The HRMS Library is having a surplus book sale on Monday, April 26 and Tuesday, April 27 during student lunchtimes. Surplus textbooks and library books may be purchased for $ .25 each or 5 for $1.00. Cash only accepted for purchases. Contact Ms. O’Neill at oneilla@monroe.wednet.edu if you have any questions.
Create a Bookmark Challenge
Design and create an original bookmark about reading or books.
- Pick up an entry form from Ms. O'Neill in library
The entry must be the work of one student
Original hand-drawn or digital artwork
Do not use copyrighted characters, art, logos, clipart etc.
Write your name on the back of the bookmark if it is a paper entry or to the side of the bookmark if the entry is sent by email.
Students will be able to vote on the entries in May. One winner will be chosen per grade.
- Return entries to Ms. O’Neill by April 30th. You may drop off your entry in the library or send it by email to oneilla@monroe.wednet.edu.
The winning bookmarks will be printed and distributed in the HRMS library.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
Attention Parents:
Please be aware that our illness policy has changed as we are following the Snohomish County Health Department guidelines for K-12 schools. Please click here for more information. If you are calling your student out sick from school, please note that you will receive a call from the health room for more information.
Please be aware: Medical condition or Covid symptoms?
Some of our students are exhibiting symptoms of Covid that may actually be related to seasonal or medical conditions, such as allergies or asthma. In order for your child to be able to come to school they need to be symptom free. However, in some cases, they could return to school if you obtain a note from your child's doctor with a diagnosis and symptoms that are related to their medical condition. Otherwise, your child will need to stay out for the required Snohomish County Health Dept. quarantine time. Students may return earlier than the 10 days if they get a negative Covid test while the student is symptomatic. If you have questions, please call our school nurse or health room assistant for more information.
Sherah Bustamante
HRMS School Nurse
STUDENT COVID-19 WRITING CONTEST
Monroe School District Students,
What has school been like during the COVID-19 pandemic? The Monroe community wants to hear from YOU!
Each year, the Monroe School District mails a community newsletter to all homes within the district’s boundaries (see past editions here). That’s over 16,000 mailboxes! The purpose of these newsletters is to share information and positive news about our schools, students and staff with all community members.
This past year of school hasn’t been like any other before and we want to share YOUR first-hand accounts of what it has been like as students in the next edition of our community newsletter. Many of our community members don’t have students in school and are very curious what school has been like for students this past year. Therefore, we are inviting all students to submit a writing piece that may be featured both in the printed newsletter and on our website. At least three entries will be selected, including one from the elementary (K-5), middle (6-8), and high school (9-12) grade levels.
Writing Prompt:
You are living through history. Future historians may look back on the journals, essays and poetry that ordinary people, like you, are creating now to tell the story of life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Imagine 100 years have passed and it’s now the year 2121. Historians are looking back on a piece of your writing that describes what school was like during the pandemic of 2020-21. In an essay, journal entry, poem, news article or any form of creative writing, describe what school has been like for you as a student during the pandemic.
Writing submissions will only be accepted from students who are currently enrolled in the Monroe School District. Submissions must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Not all submissions will be featured in the community newsletter and/or district website. If you have questions, please email communications@monroe.wednet.edu.
FREE MEALS CONTINUE FOR ALL STUDENTS!
Did you know we are still offering FREE meals for all students, even when they are attending in-person?!
Meals for students in grades 6-12 are a combination of in school service and take-home meals. On the days they attend in-person, students are offered a free sack lunch to be eaten at school. They also have an opportunity to receive free take-home meals at the end of their day, which includes breakfasts and lunches for the days that they will be remote learning.
We know that children learn better when they have had a meal. Please encourage your student to take advantage of the free meals both in school and take-home! We will continue offering free meals through the rest of this school year!
FAMILY FEEDBACK
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HIDDEN RIVER PURPOSE
Core Values: "Our Kids, Our Community"
- Have a Positive Attitude
- Act with Integrity
- Wholehearted Respect
- Keep our Commitments
- Serve our Community
About Us
Principal
Jonathan Judy
Counselor
Lily Shafer
Office Manager
Liz Holton
Attendance Secretary
Debbie Schelfhout
Health Room
Nurse
Sherah Bustamante
Health Room Assistant
Heidi Brennan
Fax
(360) 804-4199
Attendance Hotline
(360) 804-4101
HIDDEN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
9224 Paradise Lake Road
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 804-4100
District Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Monroe School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator, Joanne Dickinson, (360) 804.2539, dickinsonj@monroe.wednet.edu
Section 504/ADA Coordinator, David Paratore, (360) 804.2603, paratored@monroe.wednet.edu
The Monroe School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact:
Kim Whitworth, (360) 804.2558, whitworthk@monroe.wednet.edu
Mailing address for all of the above: 14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272