HMS May/June Newsletter
2021-22
Holly Middle School
Haley Street, Assistant Principal
Mark Mattingly, Counselor (A-L)
Kristin Godoshian, Counselor (M-Z)
Phone: (248) 328-3400
Attendance Number: (248) 328-3426
Fax: (248) 328-3404
“Our amazing community has again demonstrated its generosity and commitment to the success of all Bronchos, and I would like to personally thank them for passing this bond that will help us continue to prepare all students for the jobs of tomorrow. Our community’s investment in our Bronchos will also help us continue providing a safe, nurturing and welcoming learning environment that helps prepare all students for bright futures."
MAY/JUNE NOTE FROM MR. CURL
Hello HMS Families!
It is hard to believe that we are down to the last 5 weeks of the 21-22 school year! We are looking forward to ending our year with traditional celebrations, it's exciting to type that!!
As we move towards the end of the year continue to encourage your child to build, strengthen, and reinforce successful school habits! Be proactive by finishing assignments on time and turning them in, synergize with teachers by taking advantage of retakes and feedback in order to re-submit assignments, and put first things first by reviewing/studying for upcoming tests or projects. These are all tried and true ways for students to be successful in school. These habits travel!! So whether your child is getting ready to transition to High School or move ahead to 7th or 8th grade, these habits will give them the ability to do, and be, their best!
A few important updates:
- Students who have not yet finished their M-STEP tests will be given opportunities over the next few weeks to complete these prior to the testing window closing on May 20th.
- Students will be taking their Math and ELA i-Ready diagnostics in the next few weeks.
- Progress Reports are now posted to Skyward, please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions.
- Friday, June 10th, is the last day of school and is a 1/2 Day - HMS students are dismissed at 10:58am
Please continue to check your emails for communications from HMS.
“Remember no matter how fast you run, you can’t be the winner if you don’t finish.”
– Israelmore Ayivor
Let's use the last 5 weeks to finish the 21-22 year strong!!
Mr. Curl
Teacher Appreciation Week
Hoffman's Deli (lunch on Tuesday)
Thirty-One Gifts, Holly Gromek (Raffle Items)
Davisburg Nutrition (Tea and gift card)
Custom Designs by Tonya Hauxwell (Tumbler, pens and earrings)
Leader in Me Parent Survey
The survey is voluntary (you will not need to provide your name or any other identifying information), but we do hope to get feedback from one member of your household. The survey takes about 12 minutes to complete and will ask you some questions about your child and about our school. If you have more than one child attending our school, you will be asked to think about the oldest child as you answer questions related to their growth.
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CAREER DAY!!
The Annual HMS Career Day was a rousing success!! Thank you to Mrs. Godoshian and Mrs. Burns for all of the hard work and time you put into making this an awesome day for our students!! Check out our Facebook Page for pictures and more!!
8th Grade Farewell Dance
This years Theme is: Glow/Tie Dye!!
8th grade Awards Ceremony
If you have any questions please call (248) 328-3400.
8th Grade "Clap Out"
8th Grade Transition Visits
Cedar Point Trip - June 9th!!
Stay eligible for the trip by keeping your grades up, getting to class on time, and staying out of trouble! Remember all athletic and tech fees MUST be paid in full!!
HMS STUDENTS IN ACTION
OUR FIRST JAMFEST IN 2 YEARS WAS A TOTAL SUCCESS!!
Thank you NJHS for putting this together!!
8th Grade Student Summer Experiences
Click here to find out more info on the OTSC summer experiences!
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Families, we are here to help support your child!! If there are any topics you'd like us to connect with your child on, please reach out. We can also work with you to connect you to resources and supports in the community.
Mrs. Godoshian & Mr. Mattingly
A - L contact Mr. Mattingly, mark.mattingly@hask12.org
M - Z contact Mrs. Godoshian, kristin.godoshian@hask12.org
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MORNING DROP-OFF PROCESS
Officer Houck and Mr. Curl would like to remind everyone to pull all the way forward if there is open space ahead of you!!!
Thank you to everyone who is making our morning drop-off faster and more efficient, we appreciate you!
Please continue to pull up as far as you can when before stopping your car to drop off your student. If there is space in front of you, please pull ahead and make full use of the entire drop off lane. The more cars we can get into the drop-off lane the quicker everything goes.
Please take a look at the diagram below and pull all the way up to the "Star" if there is space.
HOW TO REQUEST A MEETING WITH A TEACHER OR ADMINISTRATOR
Please follow these steps if you are seeking to set up a meeting with staff at HMS:
- Contact the person you are seeking a meeting with via email/phone (you can also reach out directly to your child's counselor)
- Set up a mutually agreed upon time
- When arriving for your meeting, check in at the main office and the staff member will meet you there.
By following these steps we look to reduce the instances of families showing up to see a staff member only to find out that the staff member is not available to meet. Additionally, for the safety of our students all visitors must report to the main office to check in and should never directly go to a classroom to meet with a staff member.
STUDENT SIGN OUT PROCESS
We are working to limit the number of interruptions to the classrooms and your student's learning time. Please assist us by making appointments either before or after school. If the need arises for an appointment during school hours, please follow one of the two ways to pick-up your student.
- Option 1 - Send a note in with your student on the day of the appointment and have them bring it to the office with the time you are picking them up. Please include your signature. We will give your student a pass to come to the office 5 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time. This year you will come to our buzzer/camera system and our secretary will ask for you to show your ID. Once confirmed we will send our student out to you. If you have not arrived within 15 minutes of the scheduled time written on the note your student will be sent back to class. Then you will have to wait for us to call them back down to the office upon your arrival. It is the student's responsibility to turn in the note to the office and the pass to the teacher and to leave at the appropriate time.
- Option 2 - Come up to the building with your ID, ring the doorbell and we will call for your student to come down ready to leave for an appointment. Please be patient, this can take some time depending on which class your student is in, especially if it's lunchtime or the end of the day. The best option to avoid a long wait is to use Option 1. Send a note in the morning with your student.
- Please note that calling the office to have your child meet you outside will not be allowed. Also, please do not text or call your student to come to the office for an appointment. As our school policy states students are not allowed cell phone usage during the school day. This also includes your student calling/texting a parent from their cell phone when they are sick. Students need to come to the main office to make phone calls home if they are needing to go home due to illness.
ATTENDANCE LINE
Families if your child is going to be absent for the full day, remember to call them in on the automated Attendance Line at 248-328-3426. This number can be accessed anytime and is the only way your students absence will be recorded. It is also the most efficient to call that number directly.
The Middle School does not require a call if your student is only late to school. Just drop them off and they can sign themselves in on our student tardy kiosk in the office. Additionally, we do not require a phone call prior to early parent pick up. Just come up to the doors with your ID and ring the doorbell. We will call your child out at that time.
Students - If you are out of school for the day due to illness, etc. please login to Schoology if and when it is possible so you can access that day's lessons and do not fall behind.
DROPPING OFF STUDENT ITEMS IN THE ENTRYWAY
Parents - please use the mobile desk in the entryway to drop off any items that your student may need during the school day. Please be sure to label the item!
Press the intercom and our secretary will buzz you into our secure entryway. Once inside please use the materials on the table to label the item and leave it either on the desk or, if too large, on the floor by the desk. A staff member will be out to get the item and call your student down to pick up the item.
You can leave items such as:
Athletic gear
Lunch
Textbooks/homework
Chromebook/charger
Clothes, etc.
Thank you!
Deadline for picking up Medicine/Medical Supplies in the Main Office - June 14th!!
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8th Graders, Do you want to play football next year at HHS?? Get Ready this Summer!!
HHS Football will be preparing for the Fall 2022 Season this Summer:
- Monday - Thursday: Weight Lifting and Conditioning 8:30-10am
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: Base Camp 10-11am
Summer Dates Below:
- Week of June 13th - 16th
- Week of June 20th - 23rd
- Week of June 27th - 30th
Week of July 4th OFF
- Week of July 11th - 14th
- Week of July 18th - 21st
- Week of July 25th - 28th
Please contact Coach Keenist if you have any questions: william.keenist@hask12.org
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Planning for 2022-23 School Year!!
Free Breakfast!!
Breakfast and Lunch is free for ALL HMS students this year!! Take advantage of this program and check out all of the great menu options here!!
Even though this food service is free for all students, HAS still needs all parents to complete the Free/Reduced Meal Application. If you haven't yet submitted this please do! If you need any assistance please contact Patti Burgess. Thank you!!
Parent Lighthouse Team
The next PLT meeting is May 18th @ 6pm in the IMC. Please plan to attend if you are interested in volunteering or donating items for the Broncho Bash and the 8th Grade Dance!! Pickle sales have resumed for the next 5 Fridays during lunch. See the flyer for more info!
Please reach out to our PLT via email for information on meetings, volunteering, and donations.
hollymiddleschoolplt@gmail.com
or patricia.burgess@hask12.org.
Upcoming Events
5/17 - HMS Band Concert
5/17 - i-Ready Math Diagnostic
5/18 - PLT Meeting 6pm IMC
5/19 - 8th Gr Transition Visits to HHS/OTC (during school day)
- 5/26 - Spring Choir Concert
- 5/26 - Broncho Bash - 6-9pm
- 5/27 - 5/30 - No School Memorial Break
- 6/6 - 8th Grade Awards
- 6/7 - NJHS Induction Ceremony
6/9 - 6th Grade Celebration
- 6/9 - Cedar Point Trip
- 6/10 - Last Day of school - Half Day
- 6/10 - 8th gr clap out ( See Details above )
Follow HMS on Social Media!
Website: http://www.hask12.org/schools/holly-middle-school/
Location: 14470 North Holly Road, Holly, MI, USA
Phone: 248 328 3400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Holly-Middle-School-Sherman-Campus-634705656664993/
Twitter: @HMSBronchos