Hawk News
An e-newsletter from Highview Middle School
Upcoming Events
For up-to-date information on events happening at Highview, visit the school calendar at www.moundsviewschools.org/highviewcalendar.
Monday, October 26
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Musical Rehearsal
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Math Team
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Chamber Orchestra
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Science Olympiad
Tuesday, October 27
6:45 - 7:35 AM - Jazz Band
6:50 - 7:30 AM - Chess Club
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Student Council
2:30 - 3:30 PM - GSA
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Musical Rehearsal
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Quiz Bowl
Wednesday, October 28
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Musical Rehearsal
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Chamber Orchestra
2:30 - 3:40 PM - Strategy Games
5:00 - 7:00 PM - Highview Musical Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, October 29
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Musical Rehearsal
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Yearbook Club
7:00 - 8:30 PM - Highview Musical
Friday, October 30
6:45 - 7:35 AM - Jazz Band
2:30 - 3:30 PM - Quiz Bowl
7:00 - 8:30 PM - Highview Musical
Saturday, October 31
1:00 - 2:30 PM - Highview Musical
Message from the Principal
Good Afternoon Highview Families,
Next week at Highview is our Spirit Week Dress-Up days - please see the daily themes below. Monday starts with “anything but a backpack” day.
Please note that Saturday, October 31 is Halloween. While Halloween is not on a school day, please note that we do not formally observe Halloween at Highview. If students choose to dress up, we ask that they follow our appropriate school dress and appearance expectations, including no masks, no full facepaint, no toy weapons or large accessories, or anything that causes a significant disruption to the learning environment.
Seventh grade families, please be sure to complete the Field Trip Permission form for the 7th grade field trip on November 5. The form and information is linked here. PERMISSION SLIP
Have a great week!
Freya Schirmacher
Principal, Highview Middle School
School Pictures are Ready!
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Did you know?
80 new teachers have joined the District this fall.
Making screen time more meaningful
When it comes to screen time for students in schools, educational leaders everywhere are asking some common questions.
- Is less screen time the only approach?
- How can schools improve the quality of screen time?
- Can screen time be justified if it has a meaningful impact on learning?
And with the increasing use of AI, school districts are faced with even more challenges to navigate.
This fall, Mounds View Public Schools will consider these issues and more as it convenes a steering committee to provide recommendations to the School Board. Throughout the school year, the group will solicit community feedback and look at four main areas related to educational technology.
- Developing screen time usage guidelines
- Creating an AI usage framework
- Considering laptop and device monitoring tools
- Defining active and passive use of technology
Farm to School Thursdays
This Farm to School Thursday, students enjoyed locally-produced beef meatballs from Rancher’s Legacy and Minnesota-grown delicata squash. Meatballs provide protein to help build and maintain strong muscles, while delicata squash provides vitamin A to support healthy vision.
Patriot's Pen
Do you enjoy writing? Do you like having others read your writings? Would you like to get paid to write? The Brooker-Edmond VFW Post 724 is sponsoring a Patriot’s Pen essay writing contest for students in grades 6-8. The essay’s theme this year is “What a Veteran Taught Me About America”. Your Social Studies teacher will have entry forms available for you and a screencast, which details the specific requirements for these essays. Cash prizes are awarded locally; you could also qualify for district, state, and national prizes if your essay is selected. 6th grade MN Studies Teacher, Ms. Hallenberger (Room 109), can answer questions you may have. The entries will be collected in the front office for pickup by 10/29 at 2:30 pm so we can get them to the VFW Post representatives by the due date on the form. Students can also enter their essay until 10/31 at 11:59pm by using the bit.ly code for ScholarsApp (students will need to use a different email address than their school email.) Use this Bit.ly code: https://bit.ly/40Wlljo
Alpine Ski
Do you love slalom ski racing or alpine skiing and are competitive and curious? The Mounds View and Irondale varsity alpine ski racing season is quickly approaching so it's time to start thinking about tuning your skis and hitting some gates. If you are a 7th or 8th grader, you are eligible to join and registration is now open. Join us for our season kick off meeting on Tuesday, October 27th at 7:00pm, in The Forum at Mounds View High School to learn more about our upcoming season. Skiers and one parent/guarding must attend. IRONDALE ALPINE SKI TEAM (google.com) Register here: Registration Information - Irondale High School (mvpschools.org) Questions? Email coach Erik Saari at driven_esaari@yahoo.com
Boys and Girls Nordic Ski
The Boys and Girls Nordic Ski team is looking for athletes to join the team this winter!
7th and 8th grade boys and girls are able to join the high school team!
There will be a meeting for middle school/new skiers and their parents on Monday, November 2 @ 6pm in the ski shed (park in the north parking lot by tennis courts and walk down the hill to the building on fields right behind the high school)
Winter registration is open!
The season officially begins on Monday November 9!
The team website:
https://irondale.mvpschools.org/athleticsandactivities/winter-sports/nordic-skiing-boys-and-girls
Have questions? Contact Coach Torvi!
Apparel stores open
Show your school spirit! Shop from a selection of t-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, vests and other accessories for your school at mvpschools.org/spiritwear.
Photo Identification
To ensure the safety of all students we ask that you present identification when you pick your child up from school. We appreciate your commitment to student safety.
Important Dates
Thursday, October 29 - Highview Musical 7:00-8:30pm
Friday, October 30 - Highview Musical 7:00-8:30 pm
Saturday, October 31 - Highview Musical 1:00-2:30pm
Friday, November 6 - No School for Students
Thursday, November 19 - 8th Grade Information Night at Mounds View High School 5:30-7:00pm
Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27 - No School- Thanksgiving Break
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