Hurricane Happenings
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Traduccion en Espanol
- Para ver el boletin en Espanol haga click en el cuadrado negro ubicado en la parte derecha donde dice "Translate Newsletter"
- Cuando llegue aqui haga clic en la flecha que apunta hacia abajo y escoja el idioma "Spanish"
Harper Park Middle School
Be sure to follow HPMS on Facebook, Twitter, and our school website for more of what's happening at the Park!
Harper Park on FB: Harper Park Middle School_Official
Harper Park on Twitter: @HPMS_Official
Harper Park website: www.lcps.org/hpms
Message from the Principal, Ivory-Brown
Greetings Harper Park Hurricanes!
I hope you spent time doing something that has brought you joy this weekend. Thank you for participating in our " Virtual Back to School Night". We hope the teacher videos were helpful in you connecting with what your student will be learning this year.
As we look forward to an awesome new week at the Park please join me on Tuesday, in our school Media Center/Library, at 6pm for our first PTA meeting of the school year. During this time I will be sharing Harper Park School Improvement Plan (SIP) of the year and other awesome events we are planning at the Park that we want our school community to be involved in with us. Your feedback is vital and valuable. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please read the newsletter in its entirety to ensure you do not miss any information. There are some events coming up that you don't want to miss! Have an amazing week on purpose, for a purpose because YOU have purpose!
“Be There, Be Ready, Be Kind!”
Twitter: @ShenaIBlcps
Instagram: @siblcps
Grade Level Updates
Student Lunch Drop Off:
Before dropping your student lunch off please label your students lunch with their first, last name and grade level.
Please note that students are responsible for picking up their lunch in the cafeteria on the cart.
PTA MEETING THIS TUESDAY @ 6PM/ HPM LIBRARY
FREE ONLINE TUTORING:
LCPS is excited to provide access to a free, online tutoring service to all LCPS students in partnership with Tutor.com. Find out more: https://www.lcps.org/tutor
Unified Mental Health Team (UMHT) Updates:
Our first parent coffee, Middle School 101 was a great success! If you were unable to attend, the video of the presentation and the slides can be found HERE
Our next parent coffee will be on October 3 at 9am in the HPMS library. The topic will be Meet the Unified Mental Health Team and learn about all mental health services available to your children. If you would like to attend, please fill out this FORM
We are always open to new ideas for parent coffee topics. If you have an idea or suggestion for a good presenter, please share it with us on this FORM
If you would like to learn more about our Second Step Lessons you can find a preview HERE
This Week in Advisory:
Monday: Make it Happen Monday
Tuesday: Drop Everything and Read
Wednesday: Start Second Step Unit 2 Lesson 8
Thursday: Finish Lesson 8 or if finished:
6th grade-Popularity vs Friendship
7th grade-Social Media Experiences
8th-Keep it Positive
Friday- Fun Friday (Harper Park Live) SPIRIT DAY : Harper Park & Workout Gear for Energize Day!
PTA Information:
Chick-fil-a Spirit Night Sept. 19
Join us 3-8pm on Monday, September 19 for spirit night at the Chick-fil-a by Target. Mention Harper Park Middle School or note HPMS under Special Requests for online orders and 15% of the night’s sales will be donated to the PTA.
PTA Meeting
When: Tuesday, September 20
Where: HPMS Library
Who: All parents and staff interested in learning what the PTA is planning for the year.
Odyssey of the Mind Info Session
When: Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30pm
Where: Tolbert Library
Who: Tolbert & Harper Park Parents (students welcome)
Interested in getting your student involved in Odyssey of the Mind? Come learn more about this program that teaches students how to develop and use their natural creativity to become problem-solvers with a team of their peers.
PTA Membership
Membership is just $20 per family. https://harperpark.memberhub.com/store
Shop the HP Spirit Wear Store
New sizes and inventory have been added! Check out the HP gear at https://harperpark.memberhub.com/store
Harper Park PTA Board
President: Rosa Seda
Secretary: Shirley McLellan
Treasurer: Nikki Maples-Reynolds
Membership/Communications: Stacy Vail
Grants/Hospitality: Christine Dean
The PTA is still seeking a volunteer to oversee Fundraising/Spirit Nights.
PTA Committee Representatives:
LEAF- Ms. Nikki Maples-Reynolds
MSAAC- Vacant
SEAC- Vacant
Please contact the PTA President if interested in any vacant committees at estrellaclr@yahoo.com
Fall School Picture Day!
School Picture Day is coming Wednesday September 28th & Thursday September 29th 2022 . Pictures will be available approximately two weeks following our school's photo day. Save time and Pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000942003
For questions about ordering school pictures please email underclass@vosphoto.com
Testing Updates:
Virginia Growth Assessment:
School Year 2022-2023: Year 2 Implementation -The online growth assessments will be expanded and modified to incorporate above and below grade content. They will be administered in the fall and winter, with students continuing to take the regular spring SOL tests. New calculations will be implemented to assess students' academic growth from the fall to winter to spring. This growth data will be made available to parents at the conclusion of each test administration.
For more information: https://www.lcps.org/Page/237244
The English department will be completing the VGA within their scheduled class periods on Tuesday, September 27th and Wednesday, September 28th.
First Day of School Information :
If you have not done so already please sign into ParentVUE to complete the Online Verification process as part of Loudoun County Public Schools’ First Day of School Information initiative. This process is required for all families to review and update important information about their students as we begin the 2022-23 school year, and must be completed no later than Friday, September 23. Once completed, you will be able to view student schedules and bus information in ParentVUE.
If you do not have a ParentVUE account, please contact the school of any of your students to request an Activation Letter.
For more information about this Online Verification process, along with FAQs about the First Day of School, please visit: www.lcps.org/FirstDay.
Student Drop off & Pick Up Reminders:
We understand that our student drop off and pick up is not ideal. However, for the safety of our students please follow the drop off and pick-up expectations listed below:
- Please do not park in the zone and leave your car unattended
- Please remember there are one way signs for specific times
- Please move as far down as possible to pick up or drop of your student
- Please do not park in the parking lot for pick up unless it is before the bell. We ask that you remain in the pick-up line
- Please do not block the intersection of the drop off/pick up
As a reminder, all of the expectations listed are for the safety of you and your student. Thank you in advance for your support.
Please Bring ID For Early Dismissals
The Early Dismissal Request Feature in ParentVue is Currently Not Being Used
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