Blue Team Weekly Update
Week of 2/3-2/7
Breaking News
The Middle School Math Program Evaluation Team is interested in parent feedback regarding MS Math. Please visit the following link to complete the survey: http://bit.ly/MSMathSurveyWG.
- Yearbook order forms have been distributed to students. This is the first time orders have been accepted this school year. Yearbooks are $18.00 and orders are due by Friday, February 28th. You can place your order online at https://sales.yearbookmarket.com/stores/hixsonmiddleschool/products/773?pidx=0 or your student can turn in their envelope with payment to Ms. Baker in the main office.
- You can find the link for Remind messages here or text @hxblue to 81010
A Note from the Nurse
This week we have seen an increase in the number of flu-like illnesses. This note is a reminder of the symptoms, care and prevention of the “flu.”
People with the flu are most contagious in the first three to four days after their illness begins but may infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick. We are asking that you keep your child home if they are sick until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) or signs of a fever (have chills, feel very warm, have a flushed appearance, or are sweating). This should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medicines (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen). Along with fluids and rest, prescription antiviral medication can be used to treat flu illness. This treatment works best when started soon after flu illness begins. When treatment is started within two days of becoming sick with flu symptoms, this medication can lessen fever and flu symptoms, and shorten the duration of illness by about one day. They may also reduce the risk of complications such as ear infections in children, respiratory complications requiring antibiotics, and hospitalization in adults. The schools will continue to guard against the spread of the disease by keeping surfaces clean, encouraging proper hand hygiene and reminding students to “cover their coughs”, but your help in managing the spread of this infectious disease is greatly appreciated.
It is important to remember that the best way to keep yourself and your family from contracting a viral illness is to maintain a strong immune system. Getting plenty of sleep (8 full hours), plenty of water (600-100 ounces per day) and increases in vitamin c (oranges, guava, bell peppers, kiwi, strawberries, broccoli, tomatoes, kale, spincah papays, and snow peas). So basically just taking care of yourselves before you get sick may be the best way NOT to get sick.
Thank you for your assistance,
Amy K. Hensley, RN
Hixson Middle School
630 S. Elm
Webster Groves, MO 63119
(314) 918-4559
(314) 918-4624 - fax
Upcoming Due Dates
Classroom Happenings
ELA: Mrs. Camden
This week we finished our literary essay! We are finally done with the historical fiction books we read before break.
Our root words this week were Aqua/Hydra meaning water.
Our next unit is poetry. Students will have the chance to submit an original piece of work to win a chance to attend the All-Write festival at WGHS.
Just a reminder, students are required to read two books each month for the rest of the school year. These books count as summative grades. Remind your child that they must fill out a completed book form for their reading to count. Completed book forms are in the classroom next to the pencil sharpener.
I will be placing a Scholastic book order on February 14th for anyone who submits an order online.
If you’d like to donate books to our classroom library, we have wish-lists on Scholastic and Amazon. Thanks!
Science: Mr. Vorel
Thank you so very much for sending students in with materials for their hot air balloon project and the generous donations as well! Students have spent this week building their balloon which are now all hung in my room waiting to fly. Weather permitting, we will launch the balloons on Monday and students will wrap up their project by answering extension questions. Next week we will move into our next unit on heat, heat transfer, and energy.
Social Studies: Mr. McGinnis
We are good for volunteers. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Students going on the trip will need a sack lunch with their name on it. Drinks are provided.
All field trips forms needed to be in 2/6/2020.
Junior Achievement Field Trip Feb.13th.
Students will get a job and a family situation and in 4 hours they will have to create a budget and pay bills according to their life situation. It is worth the price of admission to see them try and figure out how to pay the bills.
Next week Group budget practice.
Mark Your Calendars
Wednesday, February 12: Orchestra Pops Concert 7-8:30pm at WGHS
Friday, February 14: No School/Professional Development Day
Monday, February 17: No School/President's Day
Contact Us
Mr. McGinnis: mcginnis.tim@wgmail.org
Mr. Vorel: vorel.adam@wgmail.org