Hocker Grove Family Newsletter
March 7, 2022
SECTION 1: NEW/UPDATED INFORMATION THIS WEEK
School Safety in Light of Friday's Events
Students are often the first to know through social media or other students talking about it when there is a threat to school safety. This is a good time to remind students that when they see something, say something. Through relationships developed between staff and students, we hope that students feel comfortable sharing any concerns they see.
We are thankful for a fantastic School Resource Officer and member of the Shawnee Police Department, Officer John Midiros, who is with us each day to ensure the safety of all. Another important reminder as we celebrate School Social Worker Week is the important role that student access to mental health support plays. That need is filled by our Student Services Department (one social worker and two grade level counselors) as well as outside counseling services.
Section 2: Previously Shared But Still Relevant
Prepared for Learning
Recognize an All Star Educator
21-22 Yearbooks
Section 3: Important Resources
Join The Hocker Grove PTA
· Fund Teacher Grants Applications for materials not provided by the SMSD
· Provide support for school field trips
· Assist with events for student and family activities
· Host Staff Appreciation Events for our AMAZING faculty and staff
There is no wrong or right way to be involved – anything you can give, whether it’s time or money, will support your child’s potential. We invite you to join because we can do more together than apart. It only takes 5 minutes: https://hgms.new.memberhub.store/store
Headed North Scholarship Fund for Activities
Hocker Grove Student Announcements
School-based Health Partnership Clinic
Health Partnership Clinic has moved from Merriam Park to SMWest. It will be open Sept 2nd to serve all SMSD students and their siblings on Thursdays from 11am-3pm. Please see the flyers below in English/Spanish for more info. This is THE ONLY school based health clinic in Johnson County and we want to be sure our students to benefit from it.
Hocker Grove Middle School
Email: ChrisKase@smsd.org
Website: hockergrove.smsd.org
Location: 10400 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS, USA
Phone: 913-993-0200
Facebook: facebook.com/HockerGroveMiddleSchool
Twitter: @HockerGroveMS