Hutchinson Herald
Weekly Bulletin 9/19 - 9/23/22
OUR MISSION is to cultivate a positive community of engaged critical thinkers.
OUR VISION is for all students to access high quality curriculum, engaging instructional activities, and a supportive learning environment,
WE ARE COMMITTED to closing the gap for our students who are below grade level while still ensuring that every student makes continuous growth each year.
Reminders
Gaming Club: This is a brand new club with a lot of enthusiastic students, and it could use some support getting started. They are looking for donations of old Wii systems, retired Nintendo Switches, and Mario Cart games. Mr. Ekadjaja will be advising this club. Please reach out to him for more information at HEkadjaja@nlmusd.k12.ca.us
- Early release dismissal on Wednesdays is at 1:45 pm
- If you have not already, please review with your student our dress code and student handbook. After school detention will be assigned to students who violate school rules. We appreciate your support in keeping our campus safe and positive!
- PE Clothes can be purchased by students during break or lunch in the library or through our Webstore on our website. Please make sure to include your student's name in the order notes. Items can be picked up the following day in the library at break or lunch.
Quarter One Progress Reports
You can check your student's grades on Powerschool to track their academic performance. If you need access to your parent portal on Powerschool, contact the office. Progress Reports will be mailed home this week. Please note that the first quarter ends on October 7th and Fall Parent Conferences will be on the week of October 17th - 21st.
Fall Sports
Cheer and Volleyball teams have been selected. Mr. Parsonage (Cheer) and Mrs. Santos-Campoy (Volleyball) will be coaching these two groups of students. Please be sure to sign your child's behavior contract when those go home. Contact BParsonage@nlmusd.k12.ca.us or FSantos-Campoy@nlmusd.k12.ca.us with any questions. We are looking forward to an exciting season!
Be on the look out for information regarding football.
WEB Wednesday
Hutchinson Color Run on Friday 9/28
Clothing Drive
Students can bring their donations to their 1st period class (homeroom). However, if it is a heavy load, they can drop it off by the MPR. The side door will be open on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:05-8:30 am for the next 2 weeks.
Thank you very much for your support!! 🙂
American Heritage Washington DC Trip Meeting (Rescheduled)
If you are interested in your 8th grade student participating in this year's American Heritage Washington DC Trip during Spring Break, please attend the information parent meeting on Thursday 9/22 at 7 pm at the MPR. Please note this is not a school sponsored activity and through American Heritage. Please contact Mr. Clay the coordinator at mclay@nlmusd.org if you have any questions.
Hutchinson Halloween Haunt
Before & After School Tutoring
Hutchinson staff offers before and after school tutoring.
Please refer to the schedule below for available sessions by grade level and content.
Spotlight of the Week - Electives: Band & Engineering
2022 Public Safety Poster Contest
Water Replenishment District Student Art Contest
Hutchinson's New Wellness Center
Upcoming Events
Topic: Suicide Awareness & Resources
Date: Thursday, September 22nd
Time: 6th Grade Lunch & 7/8th Grade Lunch
Location: Tables will be set up in front of/near the Wellness Center
Resources available:
- Suicide awareness ribbons
- Bookmarks with Suicide hotlines
- Small cards with suicide hotlines
- Stickers with inspirational quotes
iPad Warranty
We highly recommend that purchase student device insurance to cover accidental damage, loss, or theft to your student's IPad. Please sign up for insurance at:
Hello Parents, Guardians, and Friends at Hutch!
All funds raised through donations and fundraisers goes directly back to our Hutchinson students.
Upcoming Events:
Duck Race Sales is a HUGE fundraiser for PTSA!
Please support this incredible fundraising opportunity. Hutch will get 50 PERCENT of funds raised! Duck Race: teams: Hutchinson Middle School PTSA
Duck Update: Hutchinson is still in the lead! Easy 50% fundraiser for our school, $1500 Grand Prize! There are many other prizes, vendors, and fun games at this Oct 22 Saturday event at Splash! Winners not required to be present. Support Hutch with a single duck, Quack Pack (6 Ducks for $25) or a Sponsorship. Remember, Hutch gets 50%. Wow! Do you know a business who would love to support Hutch? Businesses who become sponsors get a booth at the event. To support Hutch, scan the DUCK RACE QR Code below.
Amazon Smiles is an easy way to help the school raise funds while you shop. To get started, simply scan the code below or click on this link. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/95-6204046.
Donations needed for the PTA Council Auction. We are still in need of gift card donations ($5-$10, any store), and new pet items ($5-$15: canned food, treats, bowl, gift card) for the PTA Council Silent Auction. This is the only fundraiser for the council and funds raised is their yearly operating budget. All are invited for the September 28 event at LMHS. $20/pp, $25/pp at the door.
Save the Date: Gondola’s Dining Fundraiser with THREE different dates!
Choose your dining date: October 4, 5, or 6 from 3-9PM. More info to follow.
Get to know PTSA! Get to know us, our roles, and let us know if you’re interested in joining the PTSA Board for 2023-2024. Reach out to us at hutchhawksptsa@gmail.com.
My name is Cindy Staples, proudly serving as your PTSA President. I juggle my time with my family, friends, and our pets, PTSA, animal rescue groups, and my business. I love to travel, especially to the East Coast, and hope to travel to Europe more in the future. My husband, Chris, is a NLMUSD Board Member and business owner. Our oldest daughter, Katelyn, is a graduate from University of La Verne, our younger daughter, Allison, is in her senior year at Clark University, and our youngest, Conner, is an 8th grader. We chose Hutchinson for Conner for their strong Magnet program and incredibly dedicated teachers, many of whom had our daughters as their teachers.
Thank you for your continued support!
Counseling Resources for Families
LA County Department of Mental Health
Emotional Support Warm line: 800-854-8771 OPTION 2 (9am - 9 pm)
Important Dates
9/20 - GSA Meeting during break (Room 62)
9/20 - Robotics Team Meeting at 3 pm - 4 pm (Room 62)
9/22 - American Heritage Washington DC Parent Information Meeting @ 7 pm in MPR
9/23 - GSA Meeting during break (Room 62)
9/23 - Robotics Team Meeting at 3 pm - 4 pm (Room 62)
9/28 - Color Run Hosted by ASB and AVID
Contact Information
Facebook: Hutchinson Math Science Technology Engineering
Twitter: @hutch_hawks
Email: jbae@nlmusd.org
Website: www.hutchinsonhawks.org
Location: 13900 Estero Road, La Mirada, CA, USA
Phone: 562) 210-2945
Facebook: facebook.com/HutchinsonMathScienceTechnologyEngineering
Twitter: @hutch_hawks