Hall Happenings

February 2023

Hello Hall Families!

We are six weeks away from the first day of Spring. I can’t wait for warmer weather. As we move through the second semester, please remember the importance of attendance. Did you know that by 6th grade, absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school? In addition, by 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores. In other words, attendance is crucial to the success of every student. Besides, we love to see your child! Please send your kids to school everyday!


Principal: Stephanie Wynne

Assistant Principal: Justin Hooten

Assistant Principal: Annie Pinion

Dean of Instruction: Marilisa Moore

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Conexión Bilingüe 10 MANERAS DE AYUR A SU HIJOADOLECENTE A LOGRAR EL EXITO EN LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA.

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PBIS Rewards

We are excited to roll out our PBIS Rewards program at HMS. This is a program every single Roo at HMS can participate in! In short, PBIS is a rewards program that will help us notice the positive behavior that is happening in our classrooms and hallways every day.


This is how it works:

A kid does something AWESOME related to our four focus areas:

  • Responsibility
  • Honesty
  • Kindness
  • Respect

A staff member will recognize the positive behavior and scan a personal QR code that will be placed on the back of the student ID badge. The QR code will allow the staff member to add points to the student's individual account. Students can spend their points on rewards. The "cost" of each reward will be different.


Some rewards include (but are not limited to):

  • hat pass
  • eat lunch outside
  • eat lunch with a principal/counselor/SRO
  • office or library helper
  • cafe fast pass
  • pajama pant pass
  • choose your seat for the day
  • choose your seat for the six-weeks

*Remember, if your child needs a new badge, you can click the button below to order a replacement.


We know that the PBIS Reward system will help focus on and increase the amount of positive behavior we are already seeing across the campus.


For more information, please see the links below.

If, after reading more about it, you decide this is NOT something you want your child to be part of, please call or email Mrs. Moore. mmoore@weatherfordisd.com


Family Letter on Student Data Privacy


Student Data Privacy Agreement between PBIS and WISD

Please join PTA to support our school!

The local portion of the dues, donations and any fundraising proceeds will directly benefit your kids at Hall Middle School. Both students and parents can join PTA. If you have any questions about membership or volunteering (which is optional), please do not hesitate to contact Tina Perdue. tinaperdue28@gmail.com

CONGRATULATIONS!

Please join us in congratulating 6th grader, Jozsef Szalay, in becoming the Area 21 Spelling Bee Champion. He competed against the school champions from schools in Parker County including Aledo, Millsap, and Weatherford ISD. He will now move on to the Regional Spelling Bee for the next level of competition on March 7th at TCU.

Important Dates

FEBRUARY

8- College Colors Day

14- Free Food Day (Concession Cart available)

15- PCHD Vaccine Clinic

16- End of the 4th 6-weeks

17- Professional Development Day (No School)

20- Presidents' Day (No School)

21- Teacher Work Day (No School)

22- Begin the 5th 6-weeks

24- Open Mic Night (Cafeteria, 4-5 PM)

28- UIL Academic Meet


Coming soon...

MARCH

1- College Colors Day

2- UIL Academic Meet

7- Spring Picture Day

10-17 SPRING BREAK

31- Spring Dance (5:30-8:00 PM)


*Keep reading below for more information about each event!

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IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR UPCOMING 7TH GRADERS

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Important Registration Dates

Feb. 10- MS tour for rising 6th grade


Feb. 24- Rising 6th grade Registration forms due with signatures to Elementary counselors

Registration Presentation for Parents

Contact the Counselors

Robin Bagley- School Counselor

817-598-2822 x 3918

rbagley@weatherfordisd.com


Sarah Reno- Intervention Counselor

817-598-2822 x 3913

sreno@weatherfordisd.com

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Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser for the Senior Class

Support the Senior Class and sign up to participate in our Volleyball Tournament on February 25th at the NGC Activity Center! All proceeds will go towards the Class of 2023's Prom.


  • Each team will pay $40 to enter. Teams can be made up of 6-10 members.

  • There are separate middle and high school brackets, so please make sure to select the bracket you're entering when signing up.

  • Link to sign up and provide team information:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE2J1cpnynHL57TmZf9jCBb7dEGYh0q-tn0OiEdpmlsAasKg/viewform?usp=sf_link

  • Link to pay your team's entry fee:
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing?eid=28914


*Deadline to enter: February 20th @ 4 PM. Failure to pay will result in your team no longer participating.

Basketball Schedules

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Tennis

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Track

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Wrestling

Middle School Wrestling will begin after Spring Break this year. We will be joining the Arlington, Burleson, and Midlothian schools for competition. Coaches plan to visit the middle schools and host a parent meeting to give additional information at the beginning of March/end of February.

Middle School Cheer Tryouts

Tryouts for the 2023-2024 Middle School Cheer Squad will be held March 6th-10th at Hall Middle School from 5pm to 7pm each evening.

  • All 6th and 7th graders are invited to scan the QR code on the posters in the halls to access the online application.
  • There is a mandatory parent meeting on March 1st at 6:00 pm in the Library.
  • Questions? See Mrs. Courtroul in room 430 in the 6th grade MOB.

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High School Cheer Tryouts for Current 8th Graders

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Eligibility Dates

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Reserve your student's yearbook today!

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From the Nurses' Clinic

Kanga Care- Telemedicine

Please see the attached flyers on Kanga Care FAQs and instructions on how to enroll your student for Kanga Care. Remember, sign up for Kanga Care now if you would like your student to be tested or seen by our PCHD doctor at any point during the school year.


Medication

If you would like your student to have medication available to them on campus, an adult MUST be the person to drop off medication in order to sign the correct forms. Students are NOT permitted to carry medication on them unless they have a doctor’s note filed in the clinic stating otherwise. This includes prescription and over the counter medication.


COVID

In regards to COVID, please refer to the WISD FAQ link below. There you will find multiple links to CDC, TEA and UIL websites supporting our FAQ. If your student tests positive for COVID please contact the nurses' clinic or attendance clerk and we will guide you through the process.


We are here for you if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for helping keep our students healthy and safe!


Kelsey Ward, RN

kward@weatherfordisd.com


Kirstin Mitchell, LVN

kmitchell@weatherfordisd.com


817-598-2822 x 3910

Parent Lending Library


PARENT LENDING LIBRARY: Please explore the document below to see the parenting resources available for check out. Call or email Mrs. Jester for more information.



Please let me know if there is any way I can help.

Stephanie Jester, 817-598-2822 ext. 3901 or sjester@weatherfordisd.com

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Attendance

Attendance is critical to your child’s success at HMS. Research shows that students who are present each day in school have higher success rates. Please make every effort to get your child to school each and every day. Contact our attendance clerk if your student must miss a day of school. If your child is sick at home or sees a doctor, please turn in a written note to the front office when they return to school. Notes will be accepted up to 10 days after the absence.


*Attendance at the secondary school level is taken every class period and students are held accountable for attending each individual class.

Bus Riders

Parents can request bus services for their student through WISD Transportation. See the WISD webpage or call the Transportation Department at 817-598-2976.
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Lunch

HMS has five 30-minute lunch periods:

  • Lunch A: 11:18 - 11:48
  • Lunch B: 11:50 - 12:20
  • Lunch C: 12:22 - 12:52
  • Lunch D: 12:54 - 1:24
  • Lunch E: 1:26 - 1:56


Lunch Procedures:
  • Parents who bring lunch to their student will be required to go to the front office, present their ID, and complete the Student Food Delivery Form. Once the form has been approved, the food will be delivered to the HMS cafeteria during your student's lunch.
  • Parents who would like to eat with their student will be required to get a visitor’s pass and eat in a designated area. Other students will not be allowed to eat with you.
  • No restaurant delivery services are allowed. Only parents/guardians may deliver lunch to their student.
  • Parents may bring food for their student only.

Gift Deliveries

Gift deliveries are not permitted. Please do not have flowers, candy, mums, etc. delivered to the school.