Young Middle Magnet School
Volume 4, Issue 9
March
1: Kona Ice
4: Non-Student Day (NO SCHOOL)
8: Talent Show
11-15: SPRING BREAK
18-20: Nature's Classroom (6th grade)
29: Non-Student Day (NO SCHOOL)
Kona Ice Fundraiser
Kona Ice will be at Young on the following dates:
March 1, 2024
April 5, 2024
May 10, 2024
*Students can purchase Kona Ice during lunch.
National Pi Day is March 14
Extended Learning Program (ELP) and Tutoring
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Time: 3:40pm to 5:00pm
Subjects: Mathematics, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies
*Transportation is not provided.
Nature's Classroom
Sixth Grade
Dates of field trip: March 18th—20th
Cost: $12.00 per student (cash only payments)
Criteria: Students must meet the following criteria for the field trip. NO ISS, NO OSS.
For more information, open the document below.
Media News
Robofest
Jefferson High School Orientation
Jefferson is having a New Dragon Orientation Night on March 21st, from 6:00 to 7:30pm. it is open to ALL incoming Freshmen as well as families with current 7th graders.
For more information, open the document below.
HOST
Morning Program Time
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Afternoon Program Time
Dismissal - 6:00 p.m.
We Accept School Readiness
For more information open the document below
Does your student want to participate in a sport?
The following requirements must be completed PRIOR to registration of all student athletes:
*Complete EL2 Physical form
*Purchase mandatory school insurance
*Watch three required FHSAA videos
*Collect important personal documents (e.g., Photo Id, Birth Certificate, Proof of Residence)
Learn about the requirements.
Athletic forms and other requirements:
https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/athleticforms
Contact Ms. Clayton at (813) 276-5739 ext. 239 or Ms. Ravenel at (813) 276-5739 ext. 242 for more information.
"Here Comes the Bus"
"Here Comes the Bus" is an easy-to-use app that enables parents to see the location of their child's school bus on their smartphone. The app will notify parents when the bus is within a mile of their bus stop. For more information, open the attachment below.
Communication
For safety reasons, emergency cards must be returned. All contact information must be kept up-to-date.
*Accurate information is necessary to process bus passes.
*School communication is sent via Parent Link throughout the school year (must have an accurate phone number and email address).
Attendance
Please help your child understand the importance of an education and that daily attendance is essential! Please refer to your child's student Code of Conduct for attendance and absence reporting requirements.
Code of Conduct:
https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/conduct
If your child is absent, a phone call is required.
The telephone number for our 24-hour automated system is (813) 276-5739 (Press 1).
Please leave your child's first and last name AND your own first and last name on the recording.
Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
Morning drop-off begins-- 8:05 AM. School starts at 8:30 AM.
1. Car rider vehicles drop off in front of the school (Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd). One-way traffic only.
2. Due to safety reasons, students may NOT be dropped off on side streets (17th St, 20th St).
3. Walkers and bike riders use the crosswalks in front of the school.
Afternoon dismissal begins-- 3:25 PM.
Students must be picked up by 3:40 PM.
(Early Release Day dismissal is 2:25 PM. Students must be picked up by 2:40 PM).
1. Car riders: report to the front of the school for supervised departures. One-way traffic only.
2. Due to safety reasons, students may NOT be picked up on side streets (17th St, 20th St).
3. Bus riders: report to the bus ramp when called.
4. Walkers: exit through the gate by the Media Center. Use crosswalks to cross the street.
5. Bike riders: exit through the gate between the gym and the main office building. Use crosswalks to cross the street.
Student Sign-In and Sign-Out Procedures
Sign-in Procedures:
Any student arriving to school after school has begun MUST report to the main office. A tardy pass shall be issued indicating excused or unexcused tardy. Students with excessive UNEXCUSED tardies will be subject to disciplinary action.
Sign-Out Procedures:
During school hours a principal or designee shall permit a child to leave school only in the custody of the following adults:
*LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE STUDENT, WITH PHOTO ID.
*Person listed on emergency contact card, WITH PHOTO ID.
*A law enforcement officer.
*An authorized worker of the Department of Children and Families.
Students may NOT be signed out after 3:00 PM. Regular dismissal is at 3:25 PM.
On Early Release Mondays, students may NOT be signed out after 2:00 PM. Dismissal is at 2:25 PM.
We appreciate your cooperation as we minimize classroom interruptions at the end of the school day.
Tardy Policy
Students are expected to be in class and beginning bell work when the tardy bell rings.
Random tardy lock-outs will occur throughout the school year.
Students must report to the patio when caught in a tardy lock out.
Students will receive a Tardy Lock Out Alert.
Students will receive a tardy lock-out pass to show to their teacher. Students must show the pass to their teacher to enter the classroom. This form should be taken home to the parent for a signature and returned to the school.
Electronic Device Policy
During school hours and while on the bus, cell phones and other electronic devices are no to be activated or used in any manner. All devices must be stored out of sight.
We see it, We take it.
1st offense: Parent contact (device is returned to student at the end of the school day).
2nd offense: Parent contact (device is returned to student at the end of the school day).
3rd offense: Parent contact, In-School Suspension (parent must pick up the phone).
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