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FOX FACTS
September 28, 2022
HMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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Fox Facts is a weekly newsletter published by Huntington Middle School. It includes important information related to school activities, programs, and events. It also includes a section for the Huntington Middle School PTA and a space to publicize community events and organizations. | |
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Important Dates and Events
Sept. 26-30: 8th grade Outdoor Ed trip
Oct. 11-13: Quarter 1 Finals
Oct. 14: End of Quarter; Minimum day schedule
Oct. 19: Good Citizenship Breakfast, "Respect"
Oct. 19: Noontime Fun
Oct. 22: Hauntington Breakfast 8:00 AM
Oct. 24-28: Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 25: PTA Association Meeting 8:45 AM
Oct. 25: 7th grade Outdoor Education Trip mtg at lunch
Oct. 27: Fox Fuel with T, 9:00 AM
Oct. 27: Fall Choir Expo
Oct. 31-Nov. 4: 7th Grade Outdoor Education Trip
Please check our School Calendar for more information related to student events and activities.
Athletic Updates go to hehms.us and click on the Athletics tab.
Our Athletic Director is Ms. Kido (kkido@smusd.us)
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October 22, 2022 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM!
All HMS students and families are cordially invited to the Hauntington Breakfast!
The Disney Villains are coming! This fun filled morning will include a yummy pancake breakfast, exciting rides, attractions, and performances for all of our HMS students and families to enjoy. Proceeds from this PTA fundraiser directly benefit the children of HMS.
CLICK Here FOR INFORMATION IN CHINESE!
点击这里看中文版
Check out this Wicked Good video starring our very own Mr. Topalian!
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JAFAR’S JABBAWOCKEEZ HAVE ARRIVED!
CHECK OUT THIS NEW EXCLUSIVE PATRON EXPERIENCE INCLUDING THESE EXCITING ADDITIONS:
2 VIP PARKING SPOTS
2 ADDITIONAL UNLIMITED RIDES AND SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS WRISTBANDS
DEDICATED TABLE IN THE VIP AREA FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE EVENT
FAMILY NAME (OR NAME OF CHOICE) DISPLAYED AT A GAME BOOTH
Depending on the patron level, here are some exclusive benefits families will receive:
2 VIP parking spots
Dedicated table in the VIP area for the entirety of the event
Family name displayed at a game booth
VIP Breakfast tickets in the shade with table service
UNLIMITED rides and special attractions wristbands
An exclusive invitation to the TPumps and Tony's Pizza lunchtime Pizza party
A personalized Disney Villains light up lantern
Exclusive HMS Disney Villains cinch bags
Recognition in the Fox Facts, event signage, and the San Marino Tribune
The sooner you patron, the sooner you can get your own family wicked Disney Villain light up lantern!
UNLIMITED RIDES AND SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS WRISTBANDS ONLY AVAILABLE WITH A PATRON SPONSORSHIP.
The next student prize incentive distribution date is 10/6/22! Patron by 10/5/22 for your student to get earned prizes that day!
THE DEADLINE TO PATRON AND GET STUDENT CREDIT FOR TICKET SALES IS 10/17/22!
Buy your exclusive patron package today at:
www.HauntingtonBreakfast.com
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Thank you to our 2022 Hauntington Breakfast Patrons
(updated 9/26/22)
Maleficient's Minions
The Berlejung Family
Luyi & Shawn Chou
The Guo Family
Jennifer & Kyu Kang
Jianfang Liu
Joel & Cathy Newton
Deok Song & Christine Hyun
The Shamamian Family
The Zhuo Family
Shan Yu's Army
Charles Bin Chen & Shell Huang Family
Andy Chen & Vincy Yu
Derek and Wendy Cheng
Chou Family - Jona
Francesca and Brandon Gill
The MacFarlane Family
The O’Mara Family
Ed and Stacy Paek
The Repstad Family
The Webb Family
The Zee Family
Ursula's Underlings
The Bugbees, Family of Adam Chen, The Chen Family, Craig and Lesley Cheung , The Chow Family, The Daoud Family, The Esbenshade Family, Leon Hollis Family, The Hsieh Family, Choe and Wendy Hung Family, Greg and Barbara Kim, The Lafko Family, Leyen & Dennis Lim, Christy and Jeffrey Lin, Renita and James Lin, William & Sunny Oh, The Pathak Family, Family of Annie Qui, Rangel Family, The Samaras, Jerry & Lauren Shen, The Simon Family , Jeff and Maggie Suen, Michael Thai and Julie Whang, The Wildemans, Tony Woo and Kimi Suehiro, The Wiweke Family, Chun and Mei Wong, The Yoon Family, The Zee Family, The Zhang Family, Xianyou Zhu & Fengcen Xiao
Fantastic Foxes
The Berenji Family, The Chou Family, The Darling Family, The Fong Family, The Gutierrez Family, Hoglin Family, Steve and Ashley Hsiang, The Killackey Family , The Mellis Family, The Onishi Family, Van and Connie Pham, Tyler and Kasumi Roddick, Dongqi Sun's Family, The Vishwanath Family, Tommy and Lisa Vuong, The Wilson Family, Kaan Yuksel Family
Gaston's Goons
Susie Amberdanian & Family, Feng Family, Cheryl & John Freiburg, Alisa and Peter Huynh, Paul & Kelly Jin, Family of Serenity Pierre, The Lew Family, The Raleigh Family, Mark & Diane Schmidt, The Sullivan Family, Jenny and Le Tran, The Watlington Family, Wendling family
Cruella's Crew
Rick and Jeanie Caldwell, Vicky & Tony Huang, The Hughes Family, The Skywalkers
Hook's Henchmen
Helmy Family, John & Virginia Kling
Questions?
Contact Cathy Newton or Christine Song at HMSBreakfast@gmail.com
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TALENT SHOWCASE
Calling all HMS talent! Does your HMS student have a special talent (singing/dancing/playing an instrument/etc) they want to perform at the Hauntington Breakfast? For all interested performers, we will be having a talent preview on 10/6 after school at the Auditorium. E-mail us to sign-up!
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ART SHOWCASE
Do you have a wicked good artist at home? Have your HMS student create their own art of a “Disney Villain” for display at the Hauntington Breakfast! Your artist will have a chance to win an Amazing Disney Villain Themed Prize! Let your imagination soar and use any medium! Must submit to the HMS office by 10/19/22.
Questions?
Contact Cathy Newton or Christine Song at HMSBreakfast@gmail.com
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Does your student enjoy art, music, and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films, and taking photos? Then encourage them to join us and have fun creating original artwork which represents this year’s theme, “Show Your Voice!”
All students in grades TK-12 are invited to participate and submit artwork in one of six areas. Entries will be judged on interpretation of the theme, creativity, and technical skill.
· Dance Choreography
· Film Production
· Literature
· Music Composition
· Photography
· Visual Arts
· Special Artist Division
Entry Due Date: Friday, October 14
Virtual Entry Forms coming soon!
Review the Reflections Official Rules, or click the links above for guidelines for each category.
Watch the official 2022-223 Reflections Call For Entries video! Or for inspiration and to learn more about prizes and scholarships, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery.
For more information, please contact our Reflections chair Mandy Chan at mandychan710@gmail.com.
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Renovation Plans for San Marino Center | The San Marino City Council approved a renovation project for the San Marino Center and contracted with CABD Construction to bring the building up to code, match the decor of the neighboring Crowell Public Library, and make it a usable, flexible, and modern community center facility. Construction is anticipated to begin in mid September with demolition sometime in October. Construction activities will affect parking. Please see attached for the SM Center Project parking collaboration with the City of San Marino for details. The yellow parking area is first come first serve. More information can be found here. If you have any questions or comments in the meantime, please contact the San Marino Parks & Public Works Department at (626) 300-0765 or via email at publicworks@cityofsanmarino.org. | |
If you would like to purchase these classic, official school portraits taken on Aug. 9th, please go to PremierSchoolPictures.com. QR code is below.
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Counseling Corner:
If you need help getting access to PowerSchool:
Technical Support Contact:
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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.
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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.
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ATHLETICS:
Please visit our HMS Athletics homepage for up to date information about our Intramural and Travel Sports.
Ms. Kido
Physical Education Teacher
ASB Advisor
Athletic Director
Huntington Middle School
626.299.7060
kkido@smusd.us
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Attendance:
Parents, the attendance online absence form on the school website is for explaining absences. If your child has a disagreement about an absence on a particular day/period, please reach out to the teacher first.
Late arrival/Early departure:
If your student comes late to school, even if it's 5 minutes late, the parent and the student need to check in at the front office. Your written confirmation needs to be documented and a slip is given to the student to present to the teacher.
Same process for picking a student up early from school. Parent must come in to the office, present ID and sign the student out, to ensure the student is going home with an approved guardian. Thank you for taking a few minutes to help us maintain correct attendance and safely monitor our student's whereabouts.
NO LUNCH DROP OFFS.
Complimentary breakfasts and lunches are available every day in the cafeteria.
Due to COVID restrictions we need to limit the number of visitors to school. If your child forgets his/her lunch, please do not bring it to him/her. They can eat from the cafeteria for the day. For the latest information please visit our SMUSD site here
Cell phones are not to be on or in student's possession from 8:00-2:50. Keep them POWERED DOWN and in the lockers.
Keep our campus clean:
Please remind your students to throw away their food wrappers/containers at snack break and lunch. Thank you for helping us keep our campus clean.
Textbooks/Chromebooks:
Students are responsible for the textbooks and Chromebooks they check out. If a textbook or Chromebook is damaged so it cannot be checked out anymore the student is responsible for the full price of the replacement, plus shipping and handling.
Computers may only be used in class at teacher's direction. Keep them locked in your lockers during lunch, away from the lunch areas and food.
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
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HMS Online Wellness Center |
The HMS Online Wellness Center serves to provide resources and optional mindfulness activities that can assist students during these difficult times as well as provide supports for parents to assist in communicating with their children at home.
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If you have social media, make sure you're following HMS to see the latest in our academic and spirited events. | |
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THANK YOU
Our 6th graders had an amazing time at their first 6th Grade Dance on Friday, September 23rd! Thank you to event chairs Rosemary Lay Wang, Janice Segimoto, and Vanessa Sun for transforming the cafeteria into a tropical paradise along with their volunteers, chaperones & snack donors: Michelle Tang, Belinda Hwang, Karen Onishi, Darbin Chan, Jessica Trang, Jennifer Ly, Nicole Wang, Helen Cheng, Ashley Hsiang, Nina Darling, Julianne Webb, Stacy Paek, Kate Simon.
SAVE THE DATE: PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING
Tuesday, October 25th at 8:45am in the HMS Cafeteria
Please join us for our PTA Association Meeting of the school year at 8:45 am in the HMS Cafeteria. Attending PTA meetings is a great way to stay connected and learn about important news and upcoming events at HMS. Come hear updates from Principal Daryl Topalian, PTA Committee Chairs, and more. Coffee and snacks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you!
Not a PTA member? Join now to have voting rights at meetings and other member benefits. Complete the Membership Form and drop it off at the HMS office!
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Does your student enjoy art, music, and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films, and taking photos? Then encourage them to join us and have fun creating original artwork which represents this year’s theme, “Show Your Voice!”
All students in grades TK-12 are invited to participate and submit artwork in one of six areas. Entries will be judged on interpretation of the theme, creativity, and technical skill.
· Dance Choreography
· Film Production
· Literature
· Music Composition
· Photography
· Visual Arts
· Special Artist Division
Entry Due Date: Friday, October 14
Virtual Entry Forms coming soon!
Review the Reflections Official Rules, or click the links above for guidelines for each category.
Watch the official 2022-223 Reflections Call For Entries video! Or for inspiration and to learn more about prizes and scholarships, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery.
For more information, please contact our Reflections chair Mandy Chan at mandychan710@gmail.com.
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Community News and Events | |
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Thank you kindly for your donations to the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society (SGVHS)! Your donated items have been delivered. If you missed the drop off or want to continue to support, please scan to purchase directly from their Amazon wish list.
Scan to purchase directly from the SGVHS Amazon wish list
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The San Gabriel Valley Humane Society is a private, non-profit shelter. We derive income through animal control contracts with the cities of San Gabriel, and Temple City, low-cost clinic services, modest adoption fees, and your donations. Our goal is to provide a safe place for every adoptable animal we receive until our furry friends find their forever homes. We are a 501(c)(3), Tax ID # 95-1661090.
Girl Scouts Troop 6121 (Not all troop members are in the photo.)
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8th Grade Junior Dance Workshops
What: 8th grade dance workshops with SMHS Dance Company
When: Weekly workshops starting Tuesday October 11th @3:30-5pm.
Where: SMHS Dance Room 604
IMPORTANT DATES:
Workshop Dates*: 10/11, 10/25, 11/01 Tuesdays @3:30-5pm
SMHS Showcase*: 11/9 Wednesday @5pm-6:30pm
Dress Rehearsals**: 11/14, 11/15 @5pm-6:30pm
Shows**: 11/16-11/17: Call time 5:30pm Show 6:30pm
*Workshops- Students are allowed 2 absences max.
**Dress Rehearsals and Show dates are mandatory.
SIGN UP HERE: https://forms.gle/QUy7637Stmq2EA2W8
Deadline to sign up: Sunday 10/09/22 @5pm
Please direct all inquiries to Ms.Shen at tshen@smusd.us
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