Hickory Creek Middle School
April Newsletter 2024
A Notes from the Administration Team
- Each Friday, families will continue to receive Team Newsletters with curricular updates. We hope that this information provides families the opportunity to be connected with your child's work at HCMS.
- 8th Grade Graduation date has been set- we will celebrate the Class of 2024 on Wednesday, June 5th at 7:00 P.M. The graduation ceremony will be held in the Lincoln-Way West gymnasium. Families will receive 6 tickets (these tickets are in addition to the graduate).
- The 8th Grade Class trip to Great America is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2024.
- The 7th Grade Springfield Class trip is scheduled for Monday, June 10th.
- The 6th Grade Class trip to Chicago and the Architectural Boat Tour will be Friday, June 7th.
- Our doors at Hickory Creek are always open. Please reach out throughout the year with celebrations, questions and concerns. We appreciate our family partnerships!
Building Goals for the 2023-2024 School Year
Academic Goal:
- We will continue to provide rigor and opportunity for academic growth to all students in grades 6th- 8th.
Social/Emotional Goal:
- We will support staff and student social and emotional needs and enhance the opportunity for growth in relationships with one another.
Communication Goal:
- We will increase opportunities for family engagement both during the school day and through extra-curricular activities.
Safety Goal:
- We will provide a safe learning environment for staff and students in our learning community.
April Calendar
April 1st- No School
April 2nd - Return to School after Spring Break
April 3rd, 4th and 5th- IAR testing- ELA
April 3rd and 4th - Candor Health Presentations to Ziemba and Connolly 6th Grade Health Classes.
April 3rd- FSP Hot Lunch
April 5th- End of Quarter 3
April 9th, 10th, 11th- IAR testing - Math
April 9th, 10th, 11th - ISA testing in Science for 8th Grade Only
April 10th- Band Booster Hot Lunch
April 12th- Quarter 3 Celebration Assembly
April 17th - Athletic Booster Hot Lunch
April 24th - FSP Hot Lunch
April 24th- Tiger University for Parents 5:30 P.M. at Chelsea- Topic: Internalizing Behaviors
April 30th- Band Concert
IAR State Testing Important Information
Your children have been working hard all year to achieve the grade level standard goals that have been set for them in each content area. In April, they get the opportunity to showcase all that they have learned by taking the IAR and ISA State Tests.
We ask that families work hard to ensure that your children are present at school each day of testing - the dates area listed below. In addition, students should be well rested each day and ready to do their best.
Reading/ELA Testing Dates
- April 3rd
- April 4th
- April 5th
Math Testing Dates:
- April 9th
- April 10th
- April 11th
Science Testing Dates (8th Grade Only):
- April 9th
- April 10th
- April 11th
The supplies that your child will need for testing include:
- Earphones that plug into their laptops
- A calculator
Solar Eclipse Day - April 8th
HCMS will be celebrating the Solar Eclipse on April 8th with special lessons in science. We will provide certified glasses for students who have permission to step outside and enjoy. An email with a permission slip will be sent home after Spring Break.
Recognizing State Champions and State Competitors at HCMS
Hickory Creek Monthly Highlights
Spring Dance Pictures
Booster News
Chorus Boosters
Hello Chorus Parents! Congratulations to the Hickory Creek Chorus on your performance at District Contest and thank you to the parents who helped that day. Rehearsals for spring programs are going great at Chelsea and Hickory Creek.
The students at Hickory Creek are deep in the throws of creativity and are hard at work developing a musical that won't soon be forgotten. Mark your calendars now for Wonka! Tickets for the May 17, 18 and 19th shows will be available for purchase before you know it. If you are a parent of a student in Wonka and you haven't received your volunteer assignment; please contact Volunteer Coordinator Kate Oceguera at chorusboostersvolunteers@gmail.com.
We welcome all other district parents to contact Chorus Booster Secretary Laura Marchel for inquiries about how to get involved with our organization. Finally, you are also invited to attend our next meeting on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 6:30pm. We meet at Hickory Creek in the PLC Meeting Room across from the main office.