The Hive

Dear HMS Families,

We hope this newsletter finds all of you well. We had a great week navigating the life of middle schoolers. We spend a lot of time talking about how awesome our kids are and how willing they are to have a conversation. They truly are the best parts of our week!

We had such a great time welcoming several community members to HMS while they were on the community tour on Wednesday. We love this event because we get to talk about how awesome our school community is. It was fun to look back over three years of data and see how much we've grown academically and socially as a school. We are so proud of this!

Next week is conference week. There is more information on our conferences if you scroll below. We really would love the opportunity to connect with all of you. We hope you will consider joining us.

We hope you have a wonderful weekend!

With Kindness,

Bess & Sid

Monday, 10/27 - Regular Schedule

Tuesday, 10/28 - Regular Schedule

Wednesday, 10/29 - 3 hour early release, students are released at at 12:20pm

Thursday, 10/30 - 3 hour early release, students are released at at 12:20pm

Friday, 10/31 - 3 hour early release, students are released at at 12:20pm

Fall conferences are fast approaching! Just a reminder that students will be released at 12:20pm (3 hours early) October 29th-31st. If you are new to HMS, our conferences are a little bit different than what you may be used to. Our schedule for conferences is as follows:

Wednesday, 10/29

12:50-3:50 Pre-scheduled individual conferences with grade level teams

*Grade levels have already reached out to these families and these have already been scheduled.

5:00-7:30 Arena Conferences

*ALL of our teachers will be at tables in the commons/cafeteria. You are welcome to come and meet with each of your child's teachers individually during this time. You set the pace, you prioritize who you want to meet with.

Thursday, 10/30

12:50-3:50 Arena Conferences

*ALL of our teachers will be at tables in the commons/cafeteria. You are welcome to come and meet with each of your child's teachers individually during this time. You set the pace, you prioritize who you want to meet with.

On Monday, November 10th from 9:40-10:30am, we will be honoring our Veterans during our Veterans Assembly in the HMS gym. Our 8th grade band will be playing for this assembly, we will have a guest speaker, and we will be taking some time to honor our Veterans within our school community with a slide show. At the conclusion of the assembly, we will invite our guests to join us for a treat in our cafeteria.

This is a very special day, and we hope you will consider joining us!

If you would like to have a Veteran in your life honored during our slide show, please fill out this linked Google Form: Honor a Veteran

Yes, students can wear school appropriate costumes. No weapons, faces cannot be covered and no face or body paint can be used.

We are excited to officially start our winter sports season. I know that our athletes and coaches have been working extremely hard this week and are looking forward to getting games and matches started in the next few weeks.

There will be a winter sports parent night on Monday 10/27 at 5:30 in the gym. You will have the opportunity to meet the coaches and hear more about each program, as well asl go over finalized schedules for the season. We hope to see you there!

Upcoming Events:

Girls Basketball - 7th, 8th, Blended

10/30 - Home vs Woodland - First Game @ 4:00 PM

11/3 - Home vs View Ridge - First Game @ 4:00 PM

11/5 - AWAY @ Canyon Creek MS - First Game @ 4:00 PM

Wrestling -

11/3 - AWAY @ View Ridge MS - 4:00 PM

11/5 - Home vs Coweeman & Monticello MS - 4:00 PM

On Monday, October 27th we will be having our annual hearing and vision screening for 7th graders only, during 6th period (1:30-2:25). We are still looking for ONE volunteers to help us with this screening.

If this is something you could help us out with, please use this sign-up link: Hearing & Vision Screenings

The Annual Fall Carnival is coming up again, this year, Saturday October 25th. PWT is looking for volunteers from 4:00-7:00 to give candy at the doors, run games, face paint, and much more! If interested, please fill the attached short form and more information will follow as the event approaches! Thank you for your support!

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER

The Hockinson PWT is excited to continue supporting the students and staff at Hockinson Middle School this year! In partnership with school administration, we are raising funds for two important initiatives: Staff Appreciation activities HMS Staff Hospitality and new Recess Equipment HMS Recess Equipment.

• Our fundraising goal for staff hospitality this year is $2,500.
• Our fundraising goal for recess equipment this year is $300.

Your support makes a big difference in creating a positive, engaging environment for our students and showing appreciation for our hardworking staff. We would love your help in contributing to these important fundraisers, thank you for being part of our community!

October

October 27th 7th Grade ONLY Hearing/Vision Screening

October 29th-31st 3 Hour Early Release

October 29th Student specific conferences & Late night arena conferences

October 30th Arena conferences

October 31st Boo Grams Delivered

November

November 1st AAA Boosters Auction

November 10th Veterans Assembly @ 9:40am

November 11th No School: Veterans Day

November 21st Winter Social

November 24th-28th No School: Thanksgiving Break

December

December 5th Hockinson Tree Lighting

December 13th Donuts with Santa

December 15th - 19th Spirit Week

December 18th HMS Winter Band Concert

December 20th Band Movie Fundraiser

December 22nd - January 2nd No School: Winter Break

January

January 5th Return from winter break

We really try to post one thing a day that is student centered. If you are curious what we are up to throughout the day, please consider following our Facebook or Instagram accounts. We love to give you all insight to all the amazing things that happen here.

We have such an awesome community and it's wonderful to be able to celebrate it!

We teach, guide, and support students and our community by creating a safe environment where we learn and grow together.

School Hours: 8:50am-3:20pm

Wednesdays: 1 Hour Early Release

Office Hours: 8:00am - 3:45am

Email: bess.colpron@hocksd.org
Website: https://hms.hocksd.org/
Location: 15916 NE 182nd Ave, Brush Prairie, WA, USA
Phone: 360-448-6440
Facebook: facebook.com/HockinsonMS/