Mustang Update
Week of February 13 - 17, 2023
Happy Valentines Day!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Students are starting to get into the routine of working in Lexia and Map Accelerator during their FLEX time. Please encourage your student to work hard on this program as it is proven to improve Math and Reading skills. Prizes will be awarded to students that "Level Up" the most in Math and/or Reading. Winners are announced on Monday. We want all students to be working towards the goal of getting better in reading and Math. Ask them how many levels/units they have completed this week.
In Reading
6th grade- Ms. Martin
7th grade- Ms. Wayne
8th grade- Ms. A. Brown
In Math
Just in with our MAP Accelerator and Aleks updates! Tied in 1st place with most levels up (19 levels!!) are N. Lara and K. Antoine, both in 7th grade!! Our top 6th graders are J. Rodirguez at 17 levels up and M. Kim at 16 levels. Lastly, our top 8th graders are Z. Washington at 16 level ups and C. Coker at 15 levels! Way to work hard yesterday in FLEX everyone
Reminder, students do not come to school on Friday, February 17th (Teacher Professional Day) and all schools are closed on Monday, February 20th for Presidents Day. We hope you all enjoy a long weekend.
Rising 9th Grade Registrations sheets were due this week. Please check with your child to make sure it was turned into their math teacher.
HH Poole's Literary Magazine, The Poole Perspective, is looking for submissions. If you think your child would like to submit something they have written, a poem, an essay, or a short story, we would love to see it. Scan the QR code below for more information.
If you haven't noticed, HHP's PTO is awesome! They are running many programs to support our students here at H.H. Poole. If you are interested, we would love to have more parents join us to continue with these awesome programs. We would love to have you join our PTO Facebook Page. See below for the QR code to link to the page. The next PTO meeting is on Wednesday, March 8th at 7PM. Please join us.
Important Dates:
- February 14 - Boys Basketball Game @ DSMS - 5:15pm
- February 14 - Wrestling vs. DSMS at HHP - 5:15pm
- February 16 - Boys Basketball Game DMS @ HHP- 5:15pm
- February 17 - No School - Teacher Professional Day
- February 20 - President's Day - Holiday - No School
- February 23 - Boys Basketball Game RTMS @ HHP - 5:15pm
- February 23 - Wrestling vs. RTMS at HHP - 5:15pm
Socks and Gloves Drive
"Anchored 4 Life students are hosting a donation drive for socks & gloves to benefit the local homeless shelter.
They are asking for donations of new (in package or with tags) socks and gloves of all sizes from February 13 - February 24, 2023.
The donation box is in the Counseling Center. Let's fill up the box!"
SCPS Town Hall Meetings
Stafford County Public Schools will host four Town Hall meetings regarding the Fiscal Year 24 Budget. All members of the community are invited to attend the events in any location to provide input regarding a fiscally responsible school budget that provides sustainable student support.
Rock Hill Magisterial District
Monday, February 6
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Rodney E. Thompson Middle School
Gymnasium
75 Walpoole Lane
Aquia & Griffis-Widewater Magisterial Districts
Wednesday, February 8
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Stafford Elementary
School Cafeteria
1349 Courthouse Road
Falmouth & George Washington Magisterial Districts
Thursday, February 9
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Edward E. Drew Middle
School Cafeteria
501 Cambridge Street
Hartwood & Garrisonville Magisterial Districts
Monday, February 13
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Winding Creek Elementary
School Cafeteria
475 Winding Creek Road
For more information about the FY24 School Budget, visit https://www.staffordschools.net/Page/33697.
Spring Picture Day
Attention All Wrestlers
Wrestling pictures are available. The link to the wrestling pictures is on our wrestling page of the HH Poole website. Parents can view and purchase right from that link.
National Jr. Honor Society
NJHS Meetings
- For the remainder of the school year, our group will hold meetings on the first Monday of each month:
- February 6th, March 6th, April 3rd, and May 1st.
- All members are expected to attend meetings; we will hold both a morning (8:20-8:50 AM) and an afternoon (4:15-4:45 PM) session on each date. Each member should choose 1 session to attend.
- Members and their families should discuss which session will work best for their schedules before choosing when to attend.
- Please complete the Google Form to RSVP by the Thursday before each Monday meeting.
- Unfortunately, SCPS does not have activity buses for middle school, so families will need to coordinate transportation or provide permission for the student to walk to or from their chosen meeting time. If a member is not able to attend, they should still use the RSVP Form to let us know that as well.
Mrs. DeFiore, Ms. Fisher & Ms. Fleetwood
Mustang Shout-outs
Many times when our students accomplish extraordinary things outside of school, we are not aware of them. If your child has recently done something that you would like us to celebrate, please use this Google Form to let us know. Our school community would love to help recognize their accomplishments!
Some examples include:
- Community service
- Athletics recognitions
- Scouting awards
- Fine and performing arts recognitions
- Entrepreneurial activities
To submit a Mustang Shout Out please click here:
Stafford County Sheriff's Office - Basketball Game
HHP PTO Meeting Reminder
Want to Reach out to the PTO?
Click on the QR Code to see their Facebook page.
Click on Counseling Corner for More Information
SCPS Parent Teacher Resource Center (PTRC)
The Parent Teacher Resource Center (PTRC) is an information center for Stafford County families and others concerned with the care and education of children with disabilities. The center is open to all families in Stafford County, school staff, and the community with an emphasis on individuals who receive special education services or any family who suspects that their child may have a disability. The PTRC promotes partnerships between parents, educators, and the community.
The PTRC provides:
Support through listening and problem-solving with families
Interactive workshops and resources for families and educators
A lending library of books, videos, and audio tapes on topics relating to disabilities and special education
Individual help on IEPs, the special education process, and challenges that affect families of individuals with disabilities
Help for families and educators to locate local, state, and national resources
Contact the PTRC if you would like more information about joining the PTRC email list for local information, community resources, IEP (Individualized Education Program) information, transition from school to adult life, and building successful parent-school partnerships, and the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC).
The PTRC is open when SCPS schools are in session, 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Feel free to call for an appointment outside of these hours.
610 Gayle Street, WA-11
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(located at the back of the Gari Melcher’s Complex)
Telephone: 540.89 9.6000
Email: prc#staffordschools.net
Website: www.staffordschools.net/Page/13883
Facebook: Parent Resource Center- Stafford County Public Schools
Middle School Cell Phone Policy
In Stafford County Middle Schools, Cellular phones/electronic and wireless devices are permitted before and after school; however, students must power off such devices and stow them properly out of sight during the school day. Such devices are to remain off the entire school day unless teacher permission is given otherwise.
It is important that parents and students remember:
- Cell phones are not a part of the Stafford County Curriculum and are not permitted to be used during the day.
- Students should be reminded that if they are sick, they need to report to the nurses office. Please do not allow your child to text you to pick them up from school with out checking with the nurse.
- Students always have access to the front office to call home.
Attendance Information
ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL
Early Dismissal Information
If your student has an appointment and needs to be dismissed early, please write a note and have your student bring it to the front office first thing in the morning. In the note include the student name, date, time of dismissal, and who is picking up your student. We will give your student an Early Dismissal Pass for them to come to the front office when you need them to be. To pick up your student, come to the front office with your driver's license.
Early dismissals will not be processed after 3:15 pm.
Absent Notification
It is the responsibility of a parent/guardian to notify the school of any absences that occur. We may accept written notes or notification through the Online Report of Absence form located on the website or click here. Notice will be accepted up to five days after the absence.
Contact Information
Email: rbingham@staffordschools.net
Website: https://www.staffordschools.net/Domain/27
Location: 800 Eustace Road, Stafford, VA, USA
Phone: (540) 658-6190
Facebook: www.facebook.com/poolems/#
Twitter: @HHPMUSTANGS