January

1- New Year's Day-No School

2-Welcome Back! First day of Practice for Boys Basketball and Cheer

5-1:15 Early Release: Teacher PLC

12-1:15 Early Release: Teacher Professional Development

15-No School: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

19-1:15 Early Release: Teacher Planning

26-1:15 Early Release: Teacher PLC

30-Last day of 1st Semester

31-First day of 2nd Semester

Basketball schedule is currently not built..we will get it out to you as soon as it is.

First Semester ends on January 30, and Second Semester begins on January 31. This will mean new schedules for some students in some classes. Students who are trying to bring their grades up, should come out of the gates of winter break fast...don't wait until the last minute!

Students in Mr. Templer's Science courses got to roll their sleeves up and apply scientific concepts in a practical manner. Students went beyond designing and building a bridge, but there was also a writing component where they had to convince civic leaders of their design. The big test was that the design had to stand up to weight considerations. The picture shows a successful design.

Students interested in Boys Basketball and Cheer need to make sure they are cleared through Final Forms prior to the first practice which is scheduled for January 2. If you are looking for Final Forms, you can find it at this web address: https://hoquiam-wa.finalforms.com/

Parents need to create an account. Here is where you can find directions for making an account: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/sportshub2-uploads-prod/files/sites/2656/2020/12/14094353/Hoquiam-FinalForms_ParentPlaybook.pdf

When the basketball schedules are built, you can see the Current Season Sports Schedule here: https://www.arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=33572

Schedules for Boys Basketball will be available soon. Please understand that contests can change at any time. We will work hard to keep you abreast of changes as we are made aware of them.

January 5: Friday Early Release-1:15 pm

January 12 : Friday Early Release-1:15 pm

January 15: No School-MLK Day

January 19: Friday Early Release-1:15 pm

January 26: Friday Early Release-1:15 pm

Happy holidays!

Two times a year depression is at its highest; this is one of those times of year. Signs of depression include:

- unusual sadness or irritability, persisting even when circumstances change,

- loss of interest in activities once enjoyed,

- reduced feelings of anticipation,

- changes in weight,

- shifts in sleep patterns,

- sluggishness,

- harsh self-assessment (I'm ugly. I'm no good. I'll never make friends.),

- feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and/or

- thoughts of or attempts at suicide.

If you are seeing any of these, talk with your child. Our tweens/teens are seeing and hearing a lot of positive and negative talk on social media and real life. The Child Mind Institute offers some great articles. How To Change Negative Thinking Patterns and Parenting a Depressed Teenager are two great places to start.

Hope Squad

We are currently talking about suicide warning signs and how to talk about suicide. I was asked to help train some of our community earlier this month. I brought along two of our members, Ronald Landon III and Ethan Mathews to help. They did a fabulous job with presenting a scenario to our group and working through QPR!

December's newsletters in English and Spanish.

Attendance

Absences add up! Missing two days or more per month means a student misses more than 10% of the school year. Build the habit of good attendance early: http://ow.ly/j7qi50KsphG

#ShowingUpMatters #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow

WARNS data-- Our next highest area that our students had is in family environment. These were the questions asked: I like my parents/guardians, I get into trouble at home, my parents/guardians get mad at me, I yell at my parents/guardians, I do fun things with my parents/guardians, I follow the rules at home, and I disobey my curfew. Understand that students answer questions based on how they are feeling at that moment. The tweens/teens years can be the hardest time as a parent. (Just remember how we were at those ages.) Some work so hard to avoid being with family because their peers are very important during this time. Trust me they will remember and treasure all the family moments when they get older as they roll their eyes now. You will make it to the other side.

Our homeroom for the best perfect attendance in November was Hope Squad!! Great job to all students!

We love seeing your child(ren) at school! If they are absent, make sure you are calling the school to excuse them. If they have a doctor's appointment, bring in a doctor's note to excuse. If you are planning a vacation, contact the office to set this up in a timely manner. Mrs. Webber is our attendance person, 360-538-8221 or ewebber@hoquiam.net.

Below are some new programs available in our community for parents. Please check them out.

8th

December Perfect attendance

8th Grade

Brittany Alcala Medina--Dagoberto Billie-Luna--Brylee Bloom--Kyri Brown--Audrey Cady--Said Cervantes--

Kaydence Coleman--Kadee Davison--Adrian Deason--Carter Deatherage--Hannah Dhooghe--Monica Garcia--Axel Garcia-Boyzo--Joseph Goodenough--Annora Gwinn--Mya Holbrook--Jaxon Howard--Zeke James--Raylee Jones--Konor Lilananh--Madyson Lillie--Gustavo Mendez Oronez--Jordyn Mills--Reagan Monteroso--Autumn Morrow--Wintson John Nesperoz--Kaylee Paladin--Kaleb Philamalee--Adrian Rolfing--Josh Randall Schuman--Brailin Sears--James Smith--Gerardo Talamates--Domingo Velasquez-Tercero--Guadalupe Verdejo-Ambrosio--Aleara Watkins--Andee Wilson--Bailey Wilson--Lyle Witt

7th Grade

Ryder Arnold--Bethany Betancourth--Samuel Billie-Luna --Teagan Bradshaw-Pigott--Kenny Canel Huinil-- Jace Charley--Ethan Conner--Izabell Deason--Crosby Dick--Bryan Escobar--Ivy Fairbairn--Iza Frye--Bella Garcia--Iker Garcia-Boyzo--Owyn Golder--Cesar Gonzalez Nieto--Makalah Haskey--Jaxon Huycke--James Judd--Akeakamai Kendall--Konor Lilananh--KJ McCoy--Uriah Mefford-Stump--Chance Merriman--Kane Mondragon--Lucas Montoure--Tyson Moore--Adalie Morton--Cristian Nieto Sanches--Ayden Peppin--Stephan Polequin JR--Tanner Shaw--Aden Warness

6th Grade

Santiago Garcia--Chase Mealey--Emmanuel Ortiz --Declan Potter--Tenzin Sigafoos

Here is a list of school personnel and how to contact them. This will be a permanent fixture in the newsletter. Click this link to get a full staff list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mfFtC4_VSMXjA75i-siy6mrLNsMjp1SCWsn3YINUa00/edit?usp=sharing

School Contact Information

Main Office/Ms. Glasgow 360-538-8220

Attendance Line/Ms. Webber 360-538-8221

Principal/Mr. Cook 360-538-8225

Dean of Students/Ms. Ounsted 360-538-8220 xt 1236

Counseling Center/Ms. Andrews 360-538-8224

Athletic Director/Shane Krohn 360-538-8213

Each month Hoquiam Rotary honors two 8th grade students who embody the virtues that Rotary stands for: Service to others, citizenship, commitment to excellence, and hard work. The students are honored at a monthly luncheon, after being selected by our 8th grade staff.

This month's students embody these traits, and I am proud to introduce them to you!

Our first student of the month is Axel Garcia Boyzo. Axel was nominated for this honor based on his citizenship, service to others, and hard work. Axel is the son of Antonio and Isabel Garcia Boyzo. Axel has three siblings: Iker, Guillermo, and Sophia. His favorite class at HMS is AVID with Ms. Krohn. He particpates in Wrestling, and is a member of the Grays Harbor Gulls Soccer Club. In his off time, Axel enjoys running, playing soccer, and video games. Axel is very proud of improving his grades at school this year. Next year his looking forward to wrestling at the high school. Congratulations Axel!

Our next Student of the Month is Monica Garcia. Monica was also selected for her citizenship, service to others, and great work ethic. Monica is the daughter of Guadalupe Aguilar Cuniga, and Sairos Garcia. Monica has six siblings, Jackie, Bella, Santi, Jesus, Evelyn and Lupita. Monica's favorite class at HMS is ELA with Ms. Krohn. Monica's primary focus is on being a good student, but in her off time she enjoys riding bikes and doing things with her family. She is very proud of her grades, and that the teachers thought enough of her to nominate her for this award. She is looking forward to being able to go to the same school as her sister, and taking part in some of the dances and social activities.

Thank you for being awesome, Monica!

Congratulations to both of these awesome students!

We will be honoring and Both December and January's Students of the Month in the February Newsletter.

Each month, staff are asked to recognize students for any number of reasons. Here is this month's Shout Outs!

Mr. Templer would like to offer a Shout out to Maverick Tilley. Maverick has a strong dedication to completing his work and projects with 100% effort. He leads his peers by example and politely assists anyone who needs help. Job well done, Maverick!

Mrs. Kelly Shoutouts:

Cristian Nieto-Sanches: For his willingness to help your classmates is truly commendable. Thank you for contributing to such a supportive environment in our class.

Ethan Conner: For his commitment to learning and never giving up, it is truly commendable. Keep up the fantastic effort!

Samantha Taylor: For being so proactive in supporting our classroom. Your helpfulness doesn't go unnoticed.

Our 1st Quarter Honor Roll Students

Congratulations to the following 6th Graders for making 1st Quarter Honor Roll--Grade 6 Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)--Alarah Tewee--Alonso Aguilar--Andres Carrada-Morelia--Ashlynn Bale--Eli Jones --Kenzie Stankavich --Lyric Ramstein--Presley Wallin--Ryan Roberts --Zoey Shope

--Grade 6 Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)--Alan Hernandez Nieto--Alani Manoi --Albert Drummond--Amadeus Robison--Amelia Bode--Andrew Hagen--Annabella Oliver--Ash’lynned Donovan-Iverson--Boston Olson--Brandon Frost--Britton Maxfield--Callee Bailey--Chase Mealey--Ciara Worthington--Davyn Stewart --Donovan Bach--Emily-May Smith --Fenix Aguilera --Gemma Heiskell--Grace Whitespeare--Grayson Black --Haven Clayton--Hernandi Cortes-Arzate--Holli Macmillan--Isaac Fabian Avila--Jillian Watkins --Juan Quintero-Arellano--Julian Nelson--Kamryn Arnold--Keegan Rice--Kevin Lowe--Kruz Calloway--Liana Santiago-Torres--Lucero Rosales Ramirez--Lunabelle Julian--Marco Vazquez --Maria Gum--Mason Merriman--Matthew Dollarhyde--Maverick Tilley--Michael Rodriguez--Mitchell Sherwood--Natalie Bojorquez--Nayeli Mendoza-Hernandez--Noah Longenbaugh--Nolan Roberts--Patience Foster--Payton Nowak--Peyton Tobias--Ryder Lorton --Santiago Garcia--Thaddeus Koth--Tia Sayamnet--Violet Choate--Yutaka Hughes--Zayden Harder

--Grade 6 Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)--Adrianna Vinson--Aiden Calloway--Allexandria Garcia--Amelia Lenz--Cale Wood--Cari Spellman--Charles Montoure-Hathaway--Charlotte Morris--Christian Martin--Declan Potter--Eliah Beerbower--Emily Mataya--Emmanuel Ortiz--Evalynne Morrow--Fatima Enriquez-Rivera--Genevieve Mulders--Hunter DeWald--Hunter Turpin--Jaycee Eddy-Hathaway--Jonathan Kelley--Julia Dooley--Kanon Larsson--Katie Mondragon--Kyla Gamez--Kyron Calica--Lenord Lowery, III--Leviathan Larsson--Liam Perry--Logehn Bergsma--Luis Chavez Torres --Mackenzie Rice--Meilin Just--Mycah Smith--Paisley Shaw--Sebrina Brock--Tallon Leamer--Tayson Miller--Teja Maina--Tenzin Sigafoos--Timothy Morris--Zayne Fletcher

Congratulations to these 7th Grade students for making 1st quarter honor roll!

--Grade 7 Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)--Iza Frye--Makalah Haskey--Stella Olson--Tanner Shaw

--Grade 7 Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)--Audrey Gray--Bella Garcia-- Bethany Betancourth--Carlos Lopez Perez--Crosby Dick--Grady Hunt--Ivy Fairbairn--Kenneth McCoy III--Kenny Canel Huinil--Kylie McCoy--Maggi Quigg--Nathan Gunderson--Parker Swantek--Rhonnijo Thompson--Teagan Bradshaw Pigott

--Grade 7 Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)--Addison Jahner--Aeya Wheeler--Amelia Christy --Andres Tello-- Aubrey Mapel--Ava Butcher--Cesar Gonzalez Nieto--Cristian Nieto Sanches--Ethan Conner--Iker Garcia-Boyzo--Isabel Johnson--Jace Charley--Jaelyn Gruenhagen--Julietta Del Cid--Kane Mondragon--Konor Lilananh--Kyson Nixon--Lucas Montoure--Lyndon Madison--Maci Ramiskey--Makai Stum --Micayla Hynson--Nevaeh Jensen--Quinton Prater--Raelynn Nielsen--Reaghan Madison --Rinzy Hunt--Rodney Chapman--Samantha Taylor--Sophia Barron--Sphynx Levering-Perry--Taylor Graham--Ty Thao--Yazmin Balagot

Congratulations to these hardworking 8th Grade students!

--Grade 8 Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)--Aaliyah Booth--Brittany Alcala Medina--Josh Randall Schuman--Luna Santiago--Monica Garcia--Shayla Bradshaw Pigott--Taylor Smith

--Grade 8 Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)-- Ainsleigh Boggs--Aleara Watkins--Andee Wilson--Anita Hoover--Annora Gwinn --Audrey Cady--Avery Brodhead--Caleb Gudino--Dustin Stewart, Jr. --Ecko Bisher--Emelia Conley--Jordyn Mills--Joseph Goodenough--Juliet Estrada--Kaprie Mong--Kaydence Coleman--Koadah Barr--Luciano Juarez--Madison Gordon--Madyson Lillie--Malaki Bonneau--Maria Baires Ventura--Michelle Reiher--Nathaniel Furth--Olivia Madding --Reagan Monterroso--Talan Hunt--Tristin Case--Zeke James

--Grade 8 Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)--Aaliyah Kennedy--Alexander Mauth--Autumn Morrow--Benjamin Mauth--Bailey Wilson--Brailin Sears--Chassidy Holt--David Arenal-Lopez--Dominic Impey--Ethan Mathews--Gavin Goodenough--Gerardo Talamantes--Gustavo Mendez Ordonez--Hannah Dhooghe--Haydyn Cron--Isabella Dubois--Jade Myers-Betts--Jaxson Howard--Kaleb Philamalee--Kamden Fowler--Karolyn Ogg--Kaylee Paladin--Keagan Bille-Sansom--Kyri Brown--Michael McLucas--Nayalle Gum--Oscar Lugo-- Raylee Jones--Renae’jah Burtenshaw--Ronald Landon--Savannah Jolly--Winston Nesperoz--Yeraizy Vazquez