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FOX FACTS
September 7, 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. 12-16: 6th grade Outdoor Ed trip
Sept. 14: Noontime Fun!
Sept. 16: 7/8 dance 6-8 PM "A Night Under the Stars"
Sept. 20: 8th grade lunchtime assembly for Outdoor Ed trip
Sept. 21: Good Citizenship breakfast "Responsibility"
Sept. 22: Fox Fuel w T at 9:00 AM via Zoom
Sept. 22: Vision & Hearing testing for 8th grade
Sept. 23: 6th grade Luau dance 6-8PM
Sept. 26-30: 8th grade Outdoor Ed 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)
Webstore Link: Here
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Save the date!
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.
Check out this Wicked Good video starring our very own Mr. Topalian!
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BECOME A HAUNTINGTON BREAKFAST PATRON!
Depending on the patron level, families can receive unlimited rides and special attractions wristbands, an exclusive invitation to the TPumps and Tony's Pizza lunchtime Pizza party, a personalized Disney Villains lantern, Disney Villains cinch bags, and more!
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Thank you to our 2022 Hauntington Breakfast Patrons
(updated 9/4/22)
Maleficent Minions
Luyi & Shawn Chou
Jennifer & Kyu Kang
Jianfang Liu
Joel & Cathy Newton
Deok Song & Christine Hyun
Shan Yu's Army
Derek and Wendy Cheng
Francesca and Brandon Gill
The Repstad Family
The Webb Family
Jona Peng & Family
Ursula's Underlings
The Berenji Family*, The Bugbees, The Chou Family*, The Darling Family*, The Fong Family*, The Gutierrez Family*, Hoglin Family*, Steve and Ashley Hsiang*, The Hsieh Family, The Killackey Family *, The Mellis Family*, The Onishi Family*, Van and Connie Pham*, Tyler and Kasumi Roddick*, Jerry & Lauren Shen , The Simon Family , Dongqi Sun's Family*, The Vishwanath Family*, Tommy and Lisa Vuong*, The Wildemans, The Wilson Family*, Kaan Yuksel Family*, The Zee Family
*Fantastic Fox Patrons
Gaston's Goons
Feng Family, Cheryl & John Freiburg, Mark & Diane Schmidt, The Watlington Family
Hook's Henchmen
John & Virginia Kling
DONATE ITEMS!
Do you have any unopened toys or gifts that you want to get rid of? (ie Razor scooters, board games, puzzles, craft kits, etc) Donate them to the Hauntington Breakfast Prize Booth! E-mail us and we will arrange a pick up.
Student Ticket Sales
Students can sell tickets and earn prizes such as Starbucks gift cards, Disney Villain Funko Pops, and candy! The top seller from each grade wins their choice of a Disney Villains Loungefly backpack or Herschel XL backpack. The TOP HMS total seller will receive 4 tickets to DISNEYLAND RESORT! Family and friends can buy tickets or simply make a donation online and your student will get credit towards these epic prizes.
Volunteer
We are looking for parent volunteers to help make this event a success! Volunteer Here
Talent Show
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? If so, E-mail us!
Questions?
Contact Cathy Newton or Chris Hyun Song at HMSBreakfast@gmail.com
| HMS SPIRIT GEAR IS HERE! | |
Show off your school spirit with our 2022 HMS Spirit Gear!
Click here to order online.
~ Dri Fit Shirts ~ Hoodies ~ Water Bottles ~ Hats ~ Shorts ~ Sweatpants ~ Tote Bags ~
Shop online at 2022 HMS Spirit Wear Store
Order deadline is Friday, September 9th
All merchandise will be delivered to your child's homeroom the week of October 3, 2022
ALL SALES ARE FINAL
CONFIRM SIZING PRIOR TO ORDERING
Contact Fion Chan at fionfyau@yahoo.com for any questions
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NOONTIME FUN
September 14 @ noon
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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6TH GRADE LUAU!
September 23, 2022
6:00 PM - 8:00PM
Advance Tickets can be purchased at lunch time on the day of the dance.
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2022-2023 HMS Clubs & Hangouts
Monday Film School & Podcast Hangout Mr. Stopford
Room 407 (12:35)
Robotics Club Mr. Gulick
Room 208 (12:35)
Math Team Mrs. Cervantes
Room 105 (3:30-4:00)
Science Olympiad Ms. Nitta/Ms. Wong
Room 103/104 (3:45-5:15)
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Tuesday Good’s Games Hangout Mr. Good
Room 404 (12:35)
Art Foxes Hangout Mrs. Macedo
Room 113 (12:35)
Robotics Club Mr. Gulick
Room 208 (12:35)
Chess Club Mrs. Moffat
Room 308 (12:35)
Mock Trial Mrs. Cervantes
Room 105 (3:00-4:00 PM)
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Wednesday JFL Club Mrs. Oh
Room 301 (12:35)
Fantasy Sports Hangout Mr. Fitzgibbons
Room 110 (12:35)
Robotics Club Mr. Gulick
Room 208 (12:35)
Aquarium Club Mr. Dahlstein
Room 303 (12:35)
Zen Zone Hangout Mrs. Gonzalez
Room 201 - Wellness Lounge (12:35)
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Thursday Chess Club Mrs. Moffat
Room 308 (12:35)
Good’s Games Hangout Mr. Good
Room 404 (12:35)
Garden Foxes Hangout Mrs. Carrillo
Peace Garden (12:35)
Robotics Club Mr. Gulick
Room 208 (12:35)
Mock Trial Mrs. Cervantes
Room 105 (3:00-4:30 PM) (not on minimum days)
Science Olympiad Ms. Nitta/Ms. Wong
Room 103/104 (3:45-5:15)
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Friday Graphic Design Hangout Mrs. Anand
Library (3:00-4:00) (not on minimum days)
Speech & Debate Mr. Miller
Room 203 (3:00-4:00 PM) (not on minimum days)
Study Hall Hangout Mr. RIvera
Room 111 (12:35) (not on minimum days)
Global Relations Club Mrs. Cervantes
Room 105 (12:35) (not on minimum days)
Tee Time Hangout Mr. Lewis
Room 112 (12:35) (not on minimum days)
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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. | |
Huntington Middle School PTA | |
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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 or text at 626-272-6319.
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BYLAWS ANNOUNCEMENT
HMS received the approved revised and amended PTA Bylaws from CAPTA, which will be presented at the September 27, 2022 Association meeting for adoption. Amendments related to the breakdown of membership dues and allowing for virtual Association meetings were already adopted at the January 25, 2022 Association meeting. In addition, the new 2020 Bylaws form allows for virtual Executive Board meetings to conduct PTA business. Please click here for the bylaws amendment recommendation.
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SAVE THE DATE: PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING
Tuesday, September 27th 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!
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Community News and Events | |
As a courtesy, Huntington Middle School often includes information forwarded from community organizations. In these cases, the organizations and activities are not sponsored or endorsed by Huntington Middle School or the San Marino Unified School District. | |
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Girl Scout Troop 6121
with six HMS Girl Scouts
request your donations for the
San Gabriel Humane Society.
For our Bronze Award service project, we are helping the animals at the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society. We would greatly appreciate if you would donate some items to help these adorable and lovely pets. If you are interested in donating one or more item, you can drop them off in a box located at HMS next to the office by September 9th.
Now we bet you’re questioning why you should donate. You or your family should donate because these animals deserve some love and assistance because they have been abandoned and need some helping hands.
What the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society needs most are veterinarians who can help with spay and neuter appointments so there are less and not more abandoned animals in the future. If you are a vet, please consider helping.
If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us at gstroop06121@gmail.com, or call/text our troop leaders Grace (626) 425-8864 or Kate (310) 927-4924.
Thank you in advance for supporting the shelter animals at the San Gabriel Humane Society.
Doggy/Kitty Enrichment:
- Wind Chimes
- Wind Mobiles
- PVC Dog feeders
- Snuffle mats
- Doggy ball pit
- Flirt Poles
- Cardboard Scratching posts
- Cinnamon brooms (for scent)
- Running water fountains
- Cat grass
Cat Food:
- Purina Pro Plan Cat Chow Dry Food (large bags)
- Pro Plan Wet Food (cans)
- Instinct Healthy Weight
Kitten Food:
- Purina Pro Plan Kitten Dry Food
- Fancy Feast Kitten Wet Food
Dog Food:
- Pedigree Dry Dog Food (regular AND small bites; large bags)
- Natural Balance or Purina Beneful Dry Food (large bags)
- Science Diet brand food
- Nutro brand food
Puppy Food:
- Purina Puppy Dry Food (large bag)
- Kirkland Signature Nature’s Domain Salmon Meal & Sweet Potato (Costco)
Others:
- Bags of Cat Litter (non-clumping)
- New and Used Towels (In good condition, please.)
- New and used flat sheets
- Lightly used dog beds
- Pet brushes, leashes, collars
- Tide Laundry Detergent
- Clorox Bleach
- Paper Towel
- Hand Sanitizer – Purell
- Dog & Cat Toys
- Dustpan & broom
- Mop Heads
- Dawn dish soap
- Trash bags
- Disinfecting wipes
- Copy and Printer Paper
- Rolls of Stamps
- AAA and AA Battery
Scan to purchase directly from their Amazon Wishlist.
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Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action)
Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining!"
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If you would like to run your company or organization's publication in Fox Facts, please email it to mhazlett@smusd.us by Thursday at 4:30 of each week to appear in the following week's Fox Facts. | | | | | |
