Hall Happenings
September 2019
From Mrs. Wynne
We are off to a great start for the 2019-2020 school year! Students and teachers have been collaborating to create a positive working environment at Hall MS through relationship building activities and classroom relationship agreements. This week we have begun our academic focus as well and students are impressing us daily with their work ethic and commitment to success. The 6th graders are adapting to the middle school climate smoothly and our new staff members are going above and beyond to serve our kids. It's going to be a great year!
Principal: Stephanie Wynne
Assistant Principal (A-L): Chris Gaines
Assistant Principal (M-Z): Kaycee Venekamp
Contact the Counselors
Niki MacKenzie (A-L)
817-598-2822 x 3909
Darla McKinney
817-598-2822 x 3902
Value of the Month
"The Big Three"
Social & Emotional Learning
Important Reminders
- Food: Students may eat a healthy snack in 2nd period and 7th period. Foods that are messy, sticky, or noisy will not be permitted.
- Water: Students may have water in class. Clear water bottles are preferred but not required. Other types of drinks will be allowed in the cafeteria before school and at lunch.
- Cell Phones: We are focused on the academic and social/emotional needs of students. In order to protect instructional time and provide a safe, nurturing environment for students we are asking that cellphones remain in backpacks throughout the school day.
- Students are asked to use passing periods responsibly. We ask students to take care of their personal needs during this time. We understand that students have different needs, and we are committed to meeting those needs. If a student needs to use the restroom during class, he/she will be allowed to do so.
Weatherford ISD Dress Code
HMS Parents,
We want you to know that we have spent time over the last seven days educating students on the WISD dress code. Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, students will be required to follow to the WISD dress code fully. Please take time to review the policy below. We have underlined the most common areas of concern at HMS. For the remainder of the school year, students who are not in dress code will be asked to contact a parent to correct the dress code violation. Students will be asked to complete class work in ISS until the violation is corrected. Thank you, in advance, for helping us monitor our dress code policy! We appreciate your support!
Philosophy:
All students are expected to adhere to common practices of modesty, cleanliness, and neatness; to dress in a respectful manner within the acceptable standards of the community and in such a manner as to contribute to the academic atmosphere, not detract from it. Students who fail to comply with the dress code may be subject to disciplinary actions.
The principal or assistant principal has final judgment on whether or not a student is in compliance with the dress code.
Dress and grooming:
1. Shall not give school officials reason to believe that such dress or grooming will disrupt, interfere with, disturb, or detract from school activities
2. Shall not create a health or other hazard to the student's safety or to the safety of other students
Specific Requirements:
- Hair shall be neat, clean, and well groomed, and not obstruct the student’s vision or a view of the student’s face.
- Hair coloring and/or grooming that is deemed by the principal as a distraction shall be prohibited. Hair color must be a natural color. Ex: mohawks, liberty spikes, pink or green hair color, etc.
- Any clothing or accessory (belt) with improper fit (exceeding one size beyond correct size) shall not be allowed on campus. The waist of pants and shorts must be worn at the proper place of the anatomy and not low around the hips.
- Shorts or skirts must allow students to be able to stand, sit, and/or bend with modesty. Shorts and skirts must be “finger-tip length,” that is the length cannot be shorter than the level where the fingertips fall when the student’s hands are at his/her sides. Skirts featuring high slits above “finger-tip length” are not appropriate for school. Garments must have a finished, stitched hem. Manufactured boot-cut slits are acceptable. Rips in jeans that are above the fingertip length area will be considered a violation. Rips or holes that expose large areas of skin will not be permitted.
- Shirts that show the bare midriff when the student’s hands are extended above the head are not permitted.
- All shirts must have sleeves. Tank tops are not permitted.
- Pajamas and/or sleepwear are not permitted.
- Shirts and blouses shall be appropriately buttoned. Low-cut sundresses, sheer blouses, see-through blouses, or any clothing that exposes undergarments and/or breast cleavage is prohibited.
- Shoes, boots, or sandals are to be worn. House shoes/slippers may not be worn. Steel-toed boots, cleats, skates, shoes with rollers, spikes, taps, and/or boots or shoes with sharp studs are not allowed.
- Clothing, accessories, and/or belongings featuring pictures, emblems, or writings that promote inappropriate subjects such as death, suicide, racism, gang-related attire and the occult are not permitted. Neither may clothing, accessories, and/or belongings advertise or depict tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any prohibited substances or activities. Messages that are lewd, offensive, vulgar, inappropriately suggestive, or obscene are not appropriate. Shirts, backpacks, clothing, accessories, and/or other possessions that depict or name groups, whether real or fictional, that are well known for promoting illegal activities, including but not limited to murder, rape, suicide, sexual references, drug usage, etc., shall not be worn.
- Tight-fitting clothing is not permitted without a covering garment that when worn alone meets the other guidelines of this dress code. This may include but not be limited to: camisoles, leggings, biking shorts/tights (spandex), or athletic/athletic-type girdle.
- No jewelry or trinket that is noisy and/or promotes undue distraction in the school environment shall be permitted.
- No “chains” (including wallet chains) are allowed.
- Spiked jewelry and mouth “grillz” shall not be permitted.
- Sunglasses and hair curlers are not appropriate.
- Piercings are restricted to the ear and a small stud in the nose.
- “Gauging” of the ears, or any part of the body, is prohibited.
- Hats, caps, beanies, bandannas, sweatbands, or other head covering apparel are not allowed in the building.
- No trench coats or dusters.
- Facial hair must be neatly trimmed and clean.
*Please be advised that backpacks, shoes, belt buckles, purses, clothing and any other school supplies must adhere to the WISD dress code.
Upcoming Dates
19th- Homecoming Parade 5:30 PM (starts @ Ninth Grade Center Campus)
27th- HMS Pep Rally (afternoon)
27th- HMS Homecoming Dance 6:00-8:00 PM (sponsored by Student Council)
30th- NJHS Induction Ceremony 6:30-8:00 PM (HMS Cafeteria)
Coming Soon....
November 15-16 Frozen, Jr. (HMS Cafeteria, Performed by HMS Theatre Production Class)
School Hours
8:05 AM – 3:35 PM
- Students will be allowed in the building at 7:20 each morning. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria until 7:50.
- Students must be picked up by 4:05 PM daily. Teacher supervision ends at this time.
ZAP Day
Academic Support and Intervention
8th Grade Reading Intervention Classes:
If your student is in an 8th grade Reading Intervention Class with Mrs. Lancaster, his/her schedule will likely change once beginning of the year testing is complete. We anticipate this change will take place within the first few weeks of school.
Band Announcements
Instrument Drive- Thursday, September 5 in the Hall cafeteria from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Students will be able to purchase supplies and rent/purchase their band instrument without going to the music store.
Mass Band Night- Friday, September 13. Come and see the 500 band students on the field for half time. Participating students are Cadet, Concert and Symphonic bands.
Athletics
5th- HMS Lady Roos Volleyball vs. Aledo (home)
10th- HMS Football vs. Aledo (8th home, 7th away)
12th- HMS Lady Roos Volleyball vs. Granbury Acton (away)
14th- Lady Roos Volleyball A Team Tournament (home)
17th- HMS Football vs. Granbury Acton (8th away, 7th home)
19th- HMS Lady Roos Volleyball vs. Brewer (home)
21st- Lady Roos Volleyball B Team Tournament (Stephenville, Henderson Jr. High)
24th- HMS Football vs. Brewer (8th home, 7th away)
26th- HMS Lady Roos Volleyball vs. Cleburne Wheat (home)
Nurse
Hall MS Flu Shot Clinic, September 16th starting at 7:00 AM
Please fill out the consent form and turn in to the nurse. Consent forms will be located in the front office and will be sent home with your student.
Kanga Care is a minor care center here at school that is run by our school nursing staff and a local doctor. We treat minor issues using telemedicine via the MedPod Medical Cart. We can treat the issues listed but not limited to:
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Rashes
- Allergies
- Ear pain
- Eye infections (pink eye)
- Flu-like illnesses
Parker County Community Sign Language Class
Where: Parker County Co-op Special Services, 612 N. Rusk Weatherford, TX 76086
Phone Number: 817-596-0024
Blue Belle Dance Clinic
Cost is $40 and includes t-shirt, instruction and game entry for participant.
Please visit the link for registration.
Library
Stephanie Jester, 817-598-2822 ext. 3901 or sjester@weatherfordisd.com.
Roo Spirit Wear Sale
Use school ID# 42426.
Yearbook
Taking photos this year? At the game, the dance, the musical? Share them by using Community Upload! When you submit your amazing photos to the yearbook staff via Community Upload, your pictures have a chance to be featured in the yearbook!
Submit your photos now with Community Upload:
1. Go to yearbookforever.com and search for Shirley Hall Middle School.
2. Under Community Upload, enter access code ROOS1920 and click Enter.
3. Click Upload Photo to begin uploading your photos.
4. You can also send pictures using your cellphone by downloading the Yearbook Snap app and
following the same procedures above.
Lockers
Lunch
HMS has four 30-minute lunch periods:
- Lunch 4A: 10:47-11:17
- Lunch 4B: 11:19-11:49
- Lunch 5A: 11:53-12:23
- Lunch 5B: 12:25-12:55
- Parents who bring lunch to their student will be required to go to the front office, present their ID, and complete the Student Food Delivery Form. Once the form has been approved, the food will be delivered to the HMS cafeteria during your student's lunch.
- Parents who would like to eat with their student will be required to get a visitor’s pass and eat in a designated area. Other students will not be allowed to eat with you.
- No restaurant delivery services are allowed. Only parents/guardians may deliver lunch to their student.
- Parents may bring food for their student only.