FOX FACTS

August 5, 2022

HMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

This is the first edition of Fox Facts for the 2022-2023 school year.

Textbook Pick Up, Locker Distribution, Picture Day

and 6th grade Orientation!

Our HMS tradition is to pick up your textbooks, get your locker location and combination, and take your school picture the day before school starts. You will also receive your ID card on this day. Please join us at the times below based on your grade.

August 9th

 8th grade | 9:00-10:00

7th grade | 10:30-11:30

6th grade | WEB ORIENTATION arrive 8:00 AM

Schedule:

6th Grade

WEB Orientation Day will run from 8:00-2:00 (Students only)

ALL 6TH GRADE STUDENTS SHOULD ARRIVE TO HMS BETWEEN 8:00AM AND 8:20AM TO CHECK IN FOR WEB ORIENTATION. WEB ORIENTATION WILL END AT APPROXIMATELY 2:00PM. LUNCH AND SNACK WILL BE PROVIDED. STUDENTS SHOULD BRING A WATER BOTTLE. 

8th Grade

Last Name starts with:

A-K: 9:00 AM

L-Z: 9:30 AM

7th Grade

Last Name starts with:

A-K: 10:30 AM

L-Z: 11:00 AM

• Please do not come to school on this day if you are not feeling well or have COVID symptoms. Make-up pictures will be in September and you may pick up textbooks, locker assignments and class schedules when you return to school.
• 7th & 8th graders please bring a backpack or sturdy bag to carry materials and textbooks. 6th graders will receive their textbooks/Chromebooks on the first day of school.
• Parents please wait in your vehicles.

If you would like to purchase these classic, official school portraits, here is the information:

Counseling Corner:

Students may view a copy of their schedule online which will be posted, Tuesday, August 9th through their PowerSchool account. To access your child's PowerSchool account, you will need to first set up the account. Information on how to do this will be emailed to all families by August 6. If you have not received this email by August 8 with directions on how to set up the account, please contact our technology department.

Technical Support Contact:

• Chat with a technology support team member at www.smusd.us/livechat/
• Email technical support at techsupport@smusd.us
• Leave a message at 626-299-7002

If you are missing a class period or are scheduled for a class twice, please email or see your counselor, Mrs.Gonzalez in the main office on the first day of school during the period with the error. Otherwise, there will be no schedule changes during the first week of school. 

Free breakfast and lunch!

For the 2022-2023 school year, the State of California is mandating the Universal Meals Program at all schools in the state. With the Universal Meal families need to fill out a Meal Application form, which was part of the online registration package. SMUSD will be offering both breakfast and lunch. Please encourage your students to come and grab a free lunch and a free breakfast daily.  SMUSD will be using the Point of Sale system to record the meals for lunch, therefore please remind your students to memorize their 5 Digit lunch number (student ID number). This will help expedite the meal service.  For the first week of school the lines may be a bit longer than usual as students may have forgotten their lunch number. If you have any questions, please contact Munira Bengali at mbengali@smusd.us or 626-299- 7000 ext. 1323. 

We will have our first monthly webinar meeting for HMS parents with our Principal,

Mr. Topalian on Thursday, Aug. 25th at 9:00 AM via Zoom! 

If you'd like to join, here is the meeting information:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://smusd-us.zoom.us/j/89320211731?pwd=ZjRYY3RRSC81ekVYK1lGWFcxSTJsZz09

Meeting ID: 893 2021 1731

Passcode: 769394

Student Connectedness to HMS Campus Life

HMS events, activities and athletics play a huge part in the overall development of our students. We want our students to stay connected to all the wonderful and interactive school events and activities that are available to each student. Students will be notified of school events and activities with a Schoology notification or an email to their student Gmail account. HMS students and families are also encouraged to frequently visit the HMS school website.

ATHLETICS:

Information regarding our Cross Country, Flag Football, Girls Volleyball and Tennis teams was emailed to the students this week.  Here it is again for families.

Huntington offers two types of sports programs.  

1.  Intramural: This program is open to all the students on campus regardless of skill level. Once you register to be a part of Intramurals, you are now eligible to try out to be a part of a Travel Team.  

2. Travel Team:  In this program, groups of selected athletes compete against other schools to represent Huntington in our 210 Middle School League, Delphic League, and Prep LeagUe.  Not all students who try out will be selected for the Travel Team for which they are trying out.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE SELECTING YOUR SPORT!

• Please make sure you complete the appropriate form WITH your parent/guardian.
• Make sure you take note of the first meeting date. (THIS DATE MAY BE DIFFERENT FOR EACH SPORTS TEAM!)
• You may select more than one sport, if you do, you will need to fill out a separate form for each sport.
• Be realistic regarding your schedule and the possible time and date conflicts.

Read the information BEFORE you click on the Registration Form.

*A student email address is required to register. (????@student.smusd.us)

**Please make sure you are signed out of all other email accounts before clicking on the link.

***If you are still having problems, please use incognito/private mode depending on the browser you are using. 

Intramural Football:  Open to all students who are interested. Begins on Friday, August 27, 2022, at 12:30-1:30 for skill evaluation and team selection. First day of practice: Monday, August 22, 3:00-4:00. Click here for the Intramural Football Form.

Intramural Girls Volleyball:  Open to all girls who are interested. Volleyball Meeting & Clinic for skill evaluation: Thursday (8/11). Team Selection/Clinic: Friday (8/12) - 3:00-4:30. First day of practice: Monday, August 15 & Wednesday, August 17. Click here for the Girls Intramural Volleyball Form.

Travel Team - Cross Country: There is no tryout for this team! There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, August 24 @ 3:00 (Lunch Court). First day of practice: Wednesday, August 31 (3:00-4:30). Click here for the Cross Country Form.

Travel Team - Tennis (EXPERIENCED PLAYERS ONLY):  Tryouts are open to all the students who are interested and have previous experience playing matches. Tryouts will begin on Monday, August 29 - Last Name: A - L (3:00-4:30); Tuesday, August 30 - Last Name: M - Z (3:00-4:30); Wednesday, August 31 - Make up Day (3:00-4:30). Click here for the Tennis Team Form.  

Life is full of challenges. Sometimes it means that you should try something new and you never know, you may actually enjoy it!

If you have any questions, please feel to let me know.

Remember my motto! "A sport for everyone and everyone in a sport!"

Hope to see you out there playing!

Ms. Kido

Physical Education Teacher

ASB Advisor

Athletic Director

Huntington Middle School

626.299.7060

kkido@smusd.us 

OUTDOOR EDUCATION INFORMATION

Fox Families, you should have received multiple reminder emails from Ms. Hazlett, our Assistant Principal, about Outdoor Education if you haven't registered your student for our trips this fall. Deadline to register was Aug. 1, 2022. All information including the Google registration forms (parents) and Google roommate request forms (students) are still open & available on our HMS website under Activities/Outdoor Education. Or click this link. If you have any questions, please visit our website, then call Ms. Hazlett. 626-299-7060.

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Letter from the PTA President

Dear Fox Families,

The start of a new school year is always an exciting time in our household, and this year it’s even more exciting for us as I step into the role of HMS PTA President. We have been a proud Fox Family since 2018 when my eldest, now a SMHS sophomore, started 6th grade. This year, my youngest starts his HMS journey while my second is preparing for his to come to an end.  In that past year, we have often heard the term “return to normal.” While we may not know exactly what “normal” looks like, I look forward to working with Principal Topalian, Assistant Principal Hazlett, and our PTA volunteers to return to treasured traditions such as pancakes at Hauntington Breakfast, Outdoor Education, in-person PTA meetings, and so much more.  This year, I have the honor and privilege to serve alongside an amazing roster of Executive

Board members comprised of continuing, returning, and new HMS parents.  Thank you to these parents for taking a leadership role within the PTA.

Executive Vice President: Sri Abboy

First Vice President (Programs and Calendar): Daisy Wilson

Second Vice President (Membership): Magnolia Ycasas

Third Vice President (Ways and Means): Becki Watlington

Hauntington Breakfast Creative Chair: Cathy Newton

Hauntington Breakfast Business Chair: Christine Song

Parent Party Creative Chair: Vivi Wahl

Parent Party Business Chair: Renita Lin

Spring Fundraising Business Chair: Nina Darling

Spring Fundraising Creative Chair: Carmen Vishwanath

Recording Secretary: Ada Wong

Corresponding Secretary: Christina Trauber

Treasurer: Lauren Shen

Financial Secretary: Stefanie Killackey

Auditor: David Wang

Historian: Mei Wong

Parliamentarian: Marisa Kelly

Our exceptional school, teachers, and programs thrive because of the support from parents and community members through their time and generous donations. From Teachers’ Wishlists to 6th Grade Dances and everything in between, there is an opportunity to participate or donate in any way you can. I invite you to get involved, join HMS PTA, and together we can build an

incredible “normal” at HMS this year.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Kang

2022-2023 HMS PTA President

***SAVE THE DATES: PTA SPONSORED ACTIVITIES***

New Family Orientation

August 19th, 8:45am

HMS Cafeteria

New to HMS? Join us at this orientation to learn valuable information about student activities, PTA programs, and more.

In-Person PTA Meeting

August 30th, 8:45am

HMS Cafeteria

After two years, in-person meetings are back! Help PTA kick-off the first meeting of the school year, learn about Hauntington Breakfast our biggest fundraiser of the year, meet fellow parents, and get involved!

HAUNTINGTON BREAKFAST

October 22nd, 9:00am – 1:00pm

Don’t miss HMS’ biggest fundraiser of the year! Join the entire San Marino community for a morning of games, rides, VAPA performances, drinks, snacks, and, of course, pancakes!

STAY INFORMED!

Join the Huntington Middle School PTA Community Facebook Group. This is the only PTA sanctioned social media community group to get all HMS PTA and school related information.