Focus on Education
May 2019
Brickie Makers And Innovators Were In The (Field)House!
RearVue Is Riding Toward A Bright Future!
Brickies Earn Microsoft Specialist Certification!
The students in Mrs. Kovats high school Administrative Office Management class earned their Microsoft Office Specialist Certification for Microsoft Word! They had to demonstrate mastery in technically advanced features of Word in a rigorous Certiport proctored 50 minute project based examination. They are currently studying for the Excel Specialist Certification exam that is scheduled for late May. The students are, Elena Sfirnaciuc, Cora Moyers, Victoria Arevalo, Kaitlyn Anderson, and DJ Lipke. These students are able to proudly display the distinguished certification badge in all of their professional listings such as their the portfolio and their resume. Way to go Brickies!
Scheduling Classes? - Be Ready! Hobart University!
Too Good For Drugs Graduation!
This quote is one that our fifth grade Brickies should know thanks to the "Too Good For Drugs" guest speaker, Herb Stepherson, who did an amazing job presenting at this year's graduation. Too often we tell our kids to say "no" but never explain to them the "why". This program with our Hobart Police Department does a great job explaining the occurrences and pressures our students will face in their lifetime, but also the "why" our kids should say no. It educates them on the dangers and addictions of drugs and how to handle situations that they will most likely experience. They have learned that saying no is not unpopular or uncool, it is a personal decision and one that will be respected by their true friends and peers. They have learned that walking away will only make you stronger and more courageous and others will respect you on a different level. We are very proud of our Brickies and know that they will take this information and move in a positive direction toward their future goals!
Key Club Brings Home Awards!
Seven Key Club members traveled to Fort Wayne to represent the School City of Hobart at the District Leadership Convention. After a year of hard work, our Brickies applied for and received
several STATE awards! Every year we are impressed with our students and the goals they set out to achieve. We are very proud of these Brickies and know they will have a bright future!
Our JROTC Raiders Rock!
Hobart Did Great At The Unified Track Meet!
*What resources are available to help prepare my child for ILEARN?
• Indiana’s Released Items Repository allows students to interact with released items and try some of the tools and features at: https://www. doe.in.gov/assessment/ilearn-sample-items-and scoring.
• Indiana’s ILEARN Portal provides information and resources for understanding the assessment at: https://ilearn.portal.airast.org/.
• The ILEARN for Families website answers questions about ILEARN at: https://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/ ilearn-families.
Share with Parents and Educators! Short Assessment Videos
Our office is developing several three-minute videos to share with parents and educators about assessment systems and transitions to support assessment literacy. Please share these valuable resources via newsletters or parent messages.
- How is Indiana building a system of assessments?
- How is Indiana assessing with technology?
- How does ILEARN dig deeper into knowledge and skills?
- NEW! You Nailed It! Writing on the ILEARN Assessment
HHS's "Careers In The Trades" Newsletter!
Did you know …
There are a lot of workers who spend five years or less in every job they take on? In January 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the average employee tenure was 4.2 years, down from 4.6 years in January 2014.
So what?
It’s more important than ever for you to make sure you have options for what skills you develop and what credentials you earn so that you are marketable.
What will it take for you to be successful?
The successful worker is one who is up-to-date on trends in their industry and who is always learning and refining skills and abilities.
What can you do now to prepare for the future?
By taking dual credit classes while in high school and working to earn a certificate, technical certificate, or associate's degree - you can save a lot of time and money while working towards finding and keeping your dream job. Talk to your counselor and see what HU can do for you!!!
"10 Benefits of Reading: Why You Should Read Every Day" by Lana Winter-Hébert
When was the last time you read a book, or a substantial magazine article? Do your daily reading habits center around tweets, Facebook updates, or the directions on your instant oatmeal packet?
If you’re one of countless people who don’t make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out.
Reading has a significant number of benefits, click the link below or watch the video for the top 10 reasons as to why reading is beneficial.
Tech Talk And Your Family
ReThink App For Tweens, Teens, And Everyone!
With ReThink™, our goal is to conquer the silent pandemic of cyberbullying that is affecting millions. When cyberbullying occurs, children are often advised to block the bully and tell a parent or guardian. Research has found that 9 out of 10 children suffer in silence - they do not tell anyone. Cyberbullied victims suffer from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and more likely to drop out of school. Several solutions that are in place today address bullying after the damage is done. ReThink is the first ever solution to proactively prevent cyberbullying before the damage is done. ReThink stops cyberbullying at the root of this issue, before hurtful messages go out on the internet.
ReThink™ provides an important opportunity for adolescents to change their minds and not post hurtful messages online. With a moment to pause, review and reconsider their decisions online, adolescents learn to make better choices on and off of the internet.\
Parents, ReThink™ is a free app that is available for download on Android and iOS devices. Empower your child to make positive decisions online with ReThink. With ReThink, children can learn to think before posting or sending any offensive content that may later regret. Encourage your child to become a responsible digital citizen while enjoying peace of mind.
To install ReThink on an Android Device click here
To install ReThink on an iOS Device click here
To find out more about how you can help, please watch the video from founder Trisha Prabhu below!IMPORTANT! Please Read!
Nurse's Corner for May!
Important Info- The end of this school year is coming soon! Don’t forget to pick up any medication that is in the nurse’s office before the last day of school. New forms for medication need to be filled out each year with medication needed. No medication can be transferred to the next school year.
Vaccinations- All students should be up to date on their vaccinations. Indiana state law requires you to have up to date immunizations. If you have any questions or concerns about the new school year 2019-20 requirements, please contact your school nurse.
-Due to the measles outbreak in the U.S this year, any student that doesn’t have the MMR series is at risk. You should have received a letter and phone call about this. If you have any further questions, please contact your school nurse.
Health Conditions- If your student has a specific health condition or needs special care during the school day such as medication, treatments, or monitoring, please inform your school nurse and provide your nurse with a care plan. Individual health care plans help keep your student safe and healthy.
Sick students- Please keep all sick children home from school- this includes fever greater than 100 degrees, vomiting or diarrhea. If you are unsure, please call your healthcare provider or school nurse for advice. Please do not send your student to school and instruct them to go directly to the nurse before the school day begins. If your student is sick, please follow the call off procedures. Again, if you have any questions or concerns please contact your school nurse.
Head Lice- It’s that time of year where our students break out their coats, scarves and hats. Please encourage your child not to share such items as hats, scarves, brushes or any personal items. Lice is not a danger to your child’s health, it is simply an annoying problem that comes around this time of year, so no need to panic. Please know that anyone and everyone can get lice. Getting lice has nothing to do with you being clean or dirty, it only has to do with the fact that you are human. It is very important to check your family for lice this time of year regularly. If you find any live lice or eggs, it is absolutely necessary to treat each “infected” person, but more importantly, you must notify the school so that we can effectively and confidentially assist you with monitoring. The school nurse can assist you with proper treatment options as well as identify and demonstrate for you what to do.
CLOTHING- Please make sure your student has an extra change of clothing in his/her backpack incase needed for unseen circumstances that may arise during the school day.
If you have any questions, please call your school nurse or visit our school web page at http://www.hobart.k12.in.us for more information on student health, school forms, and other helpful links
Help ALL Brickies Get A Lunch!
Here Comes The Bus App
Preparing Hoosiers For Next Level Jobs!
state-wide training in high-paying, in-demand industries.
Through the Workforce Ready Grant you can remove the financial barriers that may prevent you from furthering your schooling and training for a career in one of Indiana's five high-demand fields:
Advanced Manufacturing,
Building & Construction,
Health & Life Sciences,
IT & Business Services,
and Transportation & Logistics.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 06:00 PM
Hobart High School, East 10th Street, Hobart, IN, USA
E-Learning Day!
Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 09:00 AM
School City of Hobart, Hobart, IN, USA
6th Grade Orientation!
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 06:00 PM
Hobart Middle School, East 8th Street, Hobart, IN, USA
HHS Choir Concert
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 07:00 PM
Hobart High School, East 10th Street, Hobart, IN, USA
End of Year Band Concert
Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 07:00 PM
Hobart High School
End of the Year Orchestra Concert
Thursday, May 23, 2019, 07:00 PM
Hobart High School
Class of 2031 Graduation - Save the Date!
Wednesday, May 29, 2019, 06:00 PM
Hobart High School, East 10th Street, Hobart, IN, USA
Class of 2019 Graduation - Save the Date!
Thursday, May 30, 2019, 06:00 PM
Hobart High School Brickyard
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