Hunt Middle School
Parent Newsletter - Week of December 16, 2019
This Week at Hunt
The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. Learn more at http://HourOfCode.com!
Spelling Bee Winner
Top Three Spellers
Upcoming Events & Information
Gifted/Talented Referral
The secondary Gifted/Talented open referral window will be January 9 – 24. Click here for more information.
Resource for Parents of Students with Disabilities
The FISD Special Education Parent Trainers provide training and community resources to our families of students with disabilities. Here is their latest edition.
FISD RAIL Online Tutoring for Middle School Students
We have had parents reach out for evening tutorials and so RAIL is ready to provide this service in Spring 2020. Any FISD MS student may log in from their Canvas account for free virtual tutoring.
https://drive.google.com/a/friscoisd.org/file/d/1usQr4JTBOdUTCOWl5fk72RhpZb5vktoB/view?usp=sharingCareer Day Schedule
8:25- 8:31 Report to 1st period: receive SELECTION SHEET/review expectations
8:35-9:20 1st Session
9:25-10:10 2nd Session
10:15-11:00 3rd session
11:00-11:27 Students remain in 3rd Session and write thank you notes
**Lunches, 5th, and 6th period will be a regular Friday schedule.
**1:33-3:30 - Power to Change Advisory Period (Students will remain in their Power to Change Advisory Class)Winter/Holiday Dress Up Days for Students and Staff
Monday 12/16 – “Merry Monday Morning” – Wear your favorite holiday pajamas (must be school appropriate)
Tuesday 12/17 – “Tree Topper” – Wear your favorite holiday hat, headband, or tree topper
Wednesday 12/18 – “SANTA! I know HIM!” – Come dressed as Santa, an Elf, reindeer or Grinch
Thursday 12/19 – “Ugly Sweaters” – Wear your tackiest holiday sweaters, vests, and shirts.
Friday 12/20 – “Career Day” – Dress to impress in your best professional attire in the morning.
Library Books
2020-21 Enrollment Information
- Course Selection Cards/Information will be sent home with all students after their counselor meeting on the following dates: 6th Grade - January 17, 7th Grade - January 21, 8th Grade - December 6.
- Current 8th grade students will enter their 8th grade course selections on December 19 during ILA (students must bring their signed course selection card to do this).
- Current 6th and 7th grade students' course selection cards are due on January 24 (turn in to science teacher).
- Current 6th grade students will enter their 7th grade course selections on January 31 during science (students must have a signed course selection card to do this).
- Current 7th grade students will enter their 8th grade course selections on February 3 during science (students must have a signed course selection card to do this).
- High school counselors will print course verification forms and verify/finalize 9th grade enrollment on February 6 with all current 8th grade students.
- Enrollment verification forms for all current 6th and 7th grade students will be sent home on February 6. Parents should review, make corrections, sign and return these by February 13 (to science teacher).
HMS Schedule Change Policy for 2020-21 (applicable to current 6th & 7th Grade Students):
- There will be NO schedule changes for current 6th and 7th grade students after enrollment verification forms are collected on February 13. (Current 8th graders are subject to high-school enrollment deadlines.)
- Selection of a first choice elective does not guarantee enrollment in the course. Please choose your 2nd and 3rd elective as though you may be in the course. Schedule changes will not be made due to being placed in a 2nd or 3rd choice elective.
Schedule change requests will be accepted during the 1st week of school and only for changes between on-level and Pre-AP and are subject to availability.
Any schedule change request during the 1st week of school is subject to availability, and there is no guarantee that the schedule change will occur.
Schedule change requests WILL NOT be accepted after the first week of school.
Students in Algebra 1 may request to drop the course during the 1st nine-weeks or at the end of the 1st semester (after grades are posted) ONLY.
All high-school credit courses taken at a Frisco MIddle School (except Algebra 1) are subject to the high-school drop policy and can only be dropped during the first two weeks of school or at the end of the semester (after grades have posted). (Grades posted at the semester for ALL high-school credit courses taken at a middle school will be included on a student's transcript and in the calculation of their high school GPA.)
All schedule changes must be approved by the appropriate Assistant Principal.
Schedule change requests for teacher preference will not be accepted at any time.
Please understand that lunch periods may be mixed with varying grade levels, and there will be no schedule changes to accomodate lunch period preference.
Student Transfers for 2nd Semester and 2020-21
The second-semester student transfer application window will be open Dec. 9 through noon on Dec. 20. If approved, students will start at the new campus on Jan. 7.
Dates are also set for the 2020-21 school year student transfers:
- Requests will be accepted Jan. 20 – Feb. 7
- Senior rule requests will be accepted July 14–29
Guidance on the student transfer process can be found in this link. The application for transfers will be on the transfer website once live. Questions should be directed to Susan Dye.
FISD Advanced Academics Nights
Parents of 5th-11th graders are invited to join us to learn about Pre-Advanced Placement (PAP), Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Dual Credit offerings.
January 9, 2020
6:30-8:00 PM
Centennial High School Auditorium
6901 Coit Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
PTA Reminders
Support HMS PTA When Purchasing Holiday Cards at Minted.com
HMS Reminders
Cheerleader Tryout Information
Tuesday, February 19th- Prospective 2020-2021 Cheerleading Parent Meeting @ 5:00pm, Hunt Middle School Library.
- Parent attendance is mandatory.
- Paperwork will be distributed during the meeting.
- Parents’ may not pick up a packet for another student.
- If you are planning to move into FISD, enroll or transfer your student to Hunt Middle School, a proof of residency should be turned in with your cheer packet on or before Friday, March 6, no later than 4:05 p.m.
Friday, March 6th by 4:05pm - Cheerleading paperwork is due to Dr. Chevalier in the Hunt Front Office (Cheerleading Acknowledgement Form, Medical Release, Inherent Risk Sheet, Social Media, Code of Conduct, POR).
Monday, March 16th – Cheer clinic, open gym, 3:45-4:45. Attendance is optional.*
Tuesday, March 17th – Cheer clinic, open gym, 3:45-4:45. Attendance is optional.*
Saturday, March 21st -Try Outs with Judges, Centralized location, (Time/Location TBA)
Monday, March 23, 4:20 pm - Hunt 2020-2021 Cheerleaders announced on Hunt Middle School Cheerleading Website
*Mock tryouts will be held at the tryout location. Attendance is mandatory. (Location and Specific Date TBA)
Questions: Dr. Chevalier: chevalierm@friscoisd.org
Canvas
Here are directions to set up parent access to Canvas.
Important Dates
December 2019
- 4th - 7th Grade Boys' Basketball @ Hunt (5:30)
- 4th - 8th Grade Girls' Basketball @ Maus (5:30)
- 5th - 7th Grade Girls' Basketball @ Hunt (5:30)
- 5th - 8th Grade Boys' Basketball @ Maus (5:30)
- 9th - 7th & 8th Grade Girls' Basketball @ Hunt (5:30)
- 9th - 7th & 8th Grade Boys' Basketball @ Hunt (5:30)
- 10th - Holiday Choir Concert @ FHS (6:30)
- 11th - Winter Band Concert @ FHS (6:30)
- 18th - 7th Grade Boys' Basketball @ Hunt (5:30)
- 18th - 8th Grade Girls Basketball @ Stafford (5:30)
- 19th - 7th Grade Girls' Basketball @ Hunt (5:30)
- 19th - 8th Grade Boys Basketball @ Stafford (5:30)
- 12/23-1/6 - Winter Break (School resumes for students on January 7)
January 2020
- 6th - NO SCHOOL (Professional Development Day)
- 8th - 8th Grade Girls' Basketball @ Hunt (5:30)
- 8th - 7th Grade Boys' Basketball @ Staley (5:30)
- 9th - 8th Grade Boys' Basketball @ Hunt (5:30)
- 9th - 7th Grade Girls' Basketball @ Staley (5:30)
- 14th - Fine Arts Parent Information Night (Hunt Gym) (6 PM)
- 15th - 8th Grade Girls' Basketball @ Nelson (5:30)
- 15th - 7th Grade Boys' Basketball @ Hunt (5:30)
- 16th - 8th Grade Boys' Basketball @ Nelson (5:30)
- 16th - 7th Grade Girls' Basketball @ Hunt (5:30)
- 20th - NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
- 22nd - 8th Grade Girls' Basketball @ Hunt (5:30)
- 22nd - 7th Grade Boys' Basketball @ Vandeventer (5:30)
- 23rd - 8th Grade Boys' Basketball @ Hunt (5:30)
- 23rd - 7th Grade Girls' Basketball @ Vandeventer (5:30)
- 24th - Clubs/Organizations Picture Day
- 27th - PTA Meeting (1 PM)
- 27th - 7th & 8th Grade Boys' Basketball @ Hunt
- 27th - 7th & 8th Grade Girls' Basketball @ Wester
Bell Schedule
HMS Social Media and Websites
Please follow our social media pages for ongoing information about Hunt.
Facebook - Hunt Middle School
Instagram - hunt_middle_fisd
Twitter - @Hunt Middle
HMS Counseling - Website
Hunt PTA - HMS PTA Website
HMS Contact Information
Email: hunt@friscoisd.org
Website: http://schools.friscoisd.org/campus/middle-school/hunt/home
Location: 4900 Legendary Drive, Frisco, TX, USA
Phone: 469-633-5200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hunt-Middle-School-523106827769099/
Twitter: @HuntMiddle