Hunt Middle School
Student Newsletter - Week of March 30, 2020
eLearning Information/Reminders
- Hunt Library
- FISD Library/Literacy Resources
- FISD Frequently Used Online Resources
- Please check Canvas Announcements for each class.
- Set up alerts in Canvas to notify you of new information (announcements, assignments, grades, etc).
- Teachers may use the following methods to communicate with you: FISD email, Google Hangout Chat, Canvas Messaging/Announcements, Zoom, and Remind 101, or Google Voice (anonymous calling).
- Always make sure you are following FISD's Netiquette Guidelines for Students.
- The deadline for all lessons/activities has been extended to 11:59 pm each Sunday.
- Virtual office hours for teacher accessibility are:
1:00-3:00 pm on Monday
9:00-11:00 am and 1:00-3:00 pm Tuesday - Friday
- Online tutoring from FISD RAIL Teachers is available during afternoons and evenings Tuesday-Thursday.
HOWL TV Announcements
- HOWL TV is working on their first remote show - Rise of the QUARAN-Teens. The show will air on April 3, 2020.
- If you would like to share a quick video or picture showing the activities you are doing at home during the school closure or how you are doing with the eLearning experience please share with us for upcoming shows. Email Ms. Glennon at glennonm@friscoisd.org.
- Watch previous HOWL TV shows here.
Student & Staff Reading Challenge!
Counseling Services Available During eLearning/School Closure
Your counselors are available to help you out during eLearning and the school closure. Please complete the appropriate form if you need support:
- Request to virtually meet with Mr. Stevens (last name A-K).
- Request to virtually meet with Mrs. Gaddis (last name L-Z) .
You also have access to these resources:
- Hunt Counselor's Website
- Week 1 SEL Lesson: Growth Mindset
- Week 2 SEL Lesson: WOOP There it is!
- Week 3 SEL Lesson: Growth Mindset - Finish Strong
- Student Self-Care Tips for Virtual Learning
After watching this week's SEL lesson, tell us how you are using your growth mindset by sharing a quick video with us: Students last names A-K- https://flipgrid.com/2a918875
Students, do you have questions about e-learning, organization, or stress management? Miss seeing your friends? Come join the Counselors for a fun video chat where you can get your questions answered while also seeing some familiar faces. Join us every Friday at:
- 9:00 am: 6th Grade Video Chat- Hanging with the Counselors- https://zoom.us/j/276169369
- 10:00 am: 7th Grade Video Chat- Hanging with the Counselors - https://zoom.us/j/912130098
- 2:00 pm: 8th Grade Video Chat- Hanging with the Counselors - https://zoom.us/j/541011739
My Strengths tutorial video--This is a great website that has a ton of resources for struggles that may occur during this time.
Health tips from the Nurse
- Do You Clean Your Phone?
- Healthy Eating While You are Home
- Keep a Healthy Mind: Free Resources from Calm
Technology Support
- You should never share your passwords with other students. Likewise, you should never log into someone else's accounts. If you need to change your password, go to the Student Portal and search for Password Change, and you should be able to reset it on your own.
- If you need support with an FISD issued device or electronic service, please contact the FISD tech support helpline: 469-633-6222.
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