HMS Bearcat Bulletin
February 2020
Notes from Ms. Buschmann
My calendar is certainly filling up with events all the way through the end of July. There are several items discussed in this newsletter that would be worth adding to your calendars including a parent program focusing on mental health in youth, Missouri Read-In Day and a variety of other things listed in the "Upcoming Events" section at the end.
It has been a little while since you have gotten a Middle School Newsletter. This one is packed full of information, please stick with it to the end. Enjoy!
Mental Health in Youth: Signs and Symptoms
Wednesday, Mar 4, 2020, 06:00 PM
164 Blue Pride Drive, Hermann, MO, USA
Mental Health in Youth: Signs and Symptoms
It is our hope that the parent night will help you feel more confident to help a loved one if needed and to provide you with the same information Mrs. Pehle will give the students in her classroom lessons so you can talk more with your child at home about this difficult topic.
Save the Date- Missouri Read-In Day
A flyer with information about lunch and how to make a reservation will be sent home soon!
Friday, Mar 6, 2020, 11:00 AM
Hermann Middle School
Read-In Day Photo Contest
- 1st Hour Team Photos- as a class, each first hour will submit a group photo with a reading-related theme.
- Shelfie- take a creative photo of yourself with your bookshelf or shelf with memorabilia related to your favorite novel or series. Note: The term shelfie was coined by a favorite author of many middle school students- Rick Riordan.
- In Character- submit a photo of yourself dressed as your favorite book character.
- Blend Into a Good Book- many books have faces or body parts on their covers. Make your own body blend in with the book cover.
Photos should be submitted by email to Ms. Buschmann. Some examples can be found below.
Blend Into a Good Book
Mrs. Weir and Michael's Shelfie
In Character
Student of the Month
Empathy
Front Row (Left to Right): Gunnar, Carson, Alyssa, Tenley, Miranda, Brady, Jayden, Whitney, Abi, Riley, Wyatt
Middle Row: Zane, Lee, Talen, Alley, Jayden, Sophia, Sierra, Colton, Kale, Taylor, Lily, Amanda
Back Row: Paige, Michaela, Brady
And the winners are...
Gunnar, Riley, Kale, Alley and Brady!
Confidence
Front Row (Left to Right): Jackson, Brayden, Ben, Corbin, CJ, Callie
Second Row: Addison, Sarabeth, Sofie, Nathan, Jayson, Ella
Third Row: Faith, Hope, Amy, Ashton, Nolan
Back Row: Adariana, Haley, Landon, Kyle, Tenley, Milana, Matthew, Preston
Not Pictured: Michelle and Carson
And the winners are...
Callie, Ella, Nolan, Carson, and Preston!
Teacher Professional Development Days
Ongoing Fundraising Efforts
Please keep in mind a few easy ways to raise funds for HMS:
- Boxtops for Education- no more clipping logs to send to school. Just download the app, create an account, and then scan your receipts in. The app will automatically credit our account for the applicable items.
- Shutterfly- start your order at our storefront and 8% of each purchase will be sent to HMS. Visit our Storefront: hermannmiddleschool.ShutterflyStorefront.com
- Best Choice UPC's
- Coca-Cola Give: Put codes from bottles or12-packs or cases of cans in and designate Hermann Middle School as your giving partner at Coke.com/Give.
Pictures from HMS
In January, boys' basketball wrapped up; Haley rocked at the Student of the Month Assembly; we awarded Caroline, Faith, Erika, and Jaelee "Keep the Quotes"; and student council members did a communication activity with our 4th-grade students.
Family Support Workshop
- Parenting with Positive Discipline
- The Modern Youth Culture and experience
- Custody Procedures and Pitfalls
- Impacts of Opioids
- Introduction to Community Services for Families.
A light breakfast and lunch will be provided and childcare is free. Children will have access to The Centre's recreation facility including the indoor pool if they bring a swimsuit. You must RSVP for the event at https://extension2.missouri.edu/events/kinship-care-conference.
Upcoming Events
February
February 12- Freshman Orientation @ HHS, 6:00 p.m.
February 13- No Tardy Party during Bearcat Time
February 13- Board of Education Meeting, 6:00
February 14- Valentine's Day
February 17- No School, President's Day
February 20- Freshman ICAP Meeting, 5:15
February 20- Track Informational Meeting, 6:00
February 27- March 6- HMS Scholastic Book Fair
February 27- 7/8 Grade Volleyball @Union, 5:30
February 28- 3rd Quarter Incentive Day
February 29- Leap Day!
March
March 2- Meet the Candidates Night, HHS Auditorium, 7:00
March 3- 7/8 Grade Volleyball vs. Washington, 5:30
March 4- Parent Presentation: Mental Health in Youth- Signs and Symptoms (see article above), 6:00 in the Middle School Library
March 5- 7/8 Grade Volleyball @ Owensville, 5:30
March 6- Missouri Read-In Day (see above event)
March 6- End of 3rd Quarter
March 8- Daylight Saving Time Begins- Spring Ahead
March 8- Music Boosters Dinner at Harvest Table (see flyer below)
March 9- PD Day, No School for students
March 10- 7/8 Volleyball vs. Pacific, 5:30
March 12- BOE Meeting, 6:00
March 12- Choir Concert, 7:00
Hermann Middle School
Email: nbuschmann@hermann.k12.mo.us
Website: hermann.k12.mo.us
Location: 164 Blue Pride Drive, Hermann, MO, United States
Phone: 573.486.3121
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HermannMiddleSchool/
Twitter: @HMSBearcats