HMS Newsletter

Attention 8th grade parents! We will be creating a video that will be shown during the 8th grade promotion ceremony featuring your child's baby picture(s) and a current photo. Please submit 1-2 baby photos as well as a current photo of your child (no group photos, please!) using the google form below no later Monday, April 13. Thank you for submitting these photos in a timely manner! This video is always a highlight of the promotion ceremony for both parents and students!

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⭐April 14: COGNIA MSSA-Math

⭐April 15: COGNIA MSSA-English

⭐April 16: NM-ASR-Science-8th Graders only

🛫April 17: Air Show Preview-Please fill out the permission form.

🌍April 22: 8th Graders attend NMSU Career Quest

👏April 24: MOMC Clap-In @ 7:40am

🏃April 26: HMS Color Run!! @ 1pm

💯May 5: IMSSA EOY Math

💯May 6: IMMSA EOY ELA

💯May 7: IMMSA EOY Language Usage

🎳May 18: 8th Grade Bowling Trip

🎓May 19: 8th Grade Promotion and 🏅6th/7th Awards

🚌May 20: HMS White Sands Trip

📅May 21: 6th Grade students last day of school

📅May 22: Last Day of school!!

Spanish B students learned about Mexican mural artist Diego Rivera and created mini murals that depicted their own cultures.

Curb Test Anxiety, Reinstate Focus, and Prepare through RELAXED

R – Relaxed deep breaths – Belly Breathing – 4 second hold. Relax tense shoulders.

E - Eat a healthy sustaining breakfast – oats, eggs, whole grains, yogurt, avocado on toast, any protein ***

L – Logical thinking – “I can do math,” or “I can finish this question,” or “I have enough time.”

A – Attitude - Replace any negative thought immediately with an “I can…” statement. ***

X – Expect to skip challenging questions and return to them later.

E – Expect to get 8-10 hours of sound sleep beginning two nights prior to testing. ***

D – Do use ALL your time and use available tools *** (Source: Testing Preparation (Ross & Driscoll, 2006).

Monday: Rotisserie Chicken or Chicken Tenders

Tuesday: Beef Nacho Bar or BBQ Rodeo Burger

Wednesday: Teriyaki Chicken or Corn Dog

Thursday: Beefy Baked Ziti or Chicken BLT Sandwich

Friday: Turkey Sub Sandwiches or Bring your lunch for field trip.

Safety gram from the 49WG Safety Office and Lt Col DeWulf:

Let’s talk about something small… but surprisingly loud, with super-human strength, and absolutely mission-critical: our kids.

Whether you’re rolling through the gate or heading off base for a quick trip, proper use of child and infant car seats isn’t just a “good idea”—it’s the law, it’s common sense, and it’s one of the easiest ways to protect your most valuable cargo.

Here’s the deal:

• If your child is in the car, they need to be in the right seat for their age, weight, and height.
• That seat needs to be installed correctly (“it doesn’t move THAAAAT much” is not a technical standard).
• And the harness needs to be snug enough that your kid can’t perform an in-seat escape worthy of a Hollywood action movie.
• Base Security Forces are actively enforcing child restraint requirements. Translation: if your tiny passenger isn’t properly secured, you may get a friendly reminder… in the form of a not-so-friendly ticket or restrictions... Let’s avoid that.

We’ve attached a helpful flyer that walks through proper car seat selection, installation, and fit. It’s quick, clear, and might just save you from a future wrestling match with a tangle of straps and good intentions.

Bottom line:

Secure the seat. Secure the kid. Carry on with your day knowing you’ve done the right thing.

If you’re unsure whether your car seat setup passes inspection, take a few minutes to review the attached flyer—or reach out for assistance (I’ll come out and show you my car seat skills!) Because when it comes to safety, “close enough” doesn’t cut it, especially with our kids.

Stay safe, drive smart, and keep the smallest members of your team protected.