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HMMS Newsletter

September 13th, 2024

HMMS Newsletter September 13th, 2024
HMMS NewsletterSeptember 13th, 2024

Note from the Principals office 10/14/2025 Note from the Principals office 10/14/2025

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At HMMS, our continued focus this year is on belonging. It is our mission to take a closer look at how the systems within our school can sometimes create barriers or unintentionally “other” our students and families. By identifying and addressing these barriers, we aim to make every student’s experience at HMMS one where they truly feel seen, valued, and included.


This week, the HMMS administrative team will present at the board meeting about our new student transition procedure, something we have been working hard to develop. This new process is just one example of how we can adjust systems to better support students and strengthen their sense of belonging from the very first day they arrive.


Our staff is also focusing on belonging and trust . Patrick Lincoln has sent out the first trust survey of the year to staff, which includes questions that help building administrators understand how staff are feeling and identify ways we can adjust or improve to ensure a positive and supportive working environment.


Below, you’ll find images of student life here at HMMS — full of energy, connection, and engagement.


The board presentation will be available for anyone who cannot attend in person, and I encourage you to take a look when it’s shared.

HMMS Athletics HMMS Athletics

HMMS field hockey team shows their support for the HHS Varsity Team. HMMS Boys soccer has been to a number of Soccer games as well.
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It’s time to sign up for Winter Sports! HMMS offers boys and girls basketball as well as practice opportunities with the winter high school track team for students in grades 7 and 8. All 6th grade winter sports are offered by the Hartford Parks and Recreation Department. Registration is located on Infinite Campus for grades 7 and 8.

A peek into the classrooms/hallways of HMMS A peek into the classrooms/hallways of HMMS

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Upcoming Events/Important Dates Upcoming Events/Important Dates

  • Monday, October 20th–DELAYED START (10:20am)
  • Monday, October 20th-The Getting to Y prevention group will be offering a morning activity (the Data Analysis Retreat for Youth Risk Survey) for students who want or need to get dropped off at the regular start time (between 8-8:20am). Please email Mrs. Potter at potterj@hartfordschools.net to RSVP by 10/17 to make sure there will be enough breakfast, snacks and goodies.
  • Please sign up for 7/8 Winter Sports (Basketball), Winter track (practice only with high school team and 8th grade Ice Hockey (with high school team)
  • November 5th–OVX field trip to Burlington with Mrs. Potter. For more information, click here
  • November 19th 5:00-6:00pm – Getting to Y prevention group Community Dialogue evening at the Hartford Community Coalition (HCC) annual meeting, dinner provided.
  • November 19, 2025 HMMS Variety Show - HMMS Gym 7 - 9 PM
  • November 21 & 22 2025 Select Students from Performing Arts to attend the District VI music festival in Brattleboro, VT.

Resources for families Resources for families

  • Red Ribbon Week is October 23-October 31, 2025. Hartford Community Coalition will be joining lunches on Friday, October 31st with activities to celebrate Red Ribbon Week. For more information on Red Ribbon Week and activities, please click here
  • October is Bullying Prevention Month. If you are struggling, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Potter, Student Assistance Provider, for more support.
    • Building Knowledge. Building Confidence. Building a Future.

    In Person at Kilton Library Community Room & Live on Google Meet

    Register once on Eventbrite to attend the full three-part series

    Eventbrite link

    The Special Needs Support Center is proud to present a three-part educational series created for parents and guardians who want to better understand guardianship, benefits, estate planning, and long-term support. Each session builds on the last, helping families prepare for the future with expert guidance in law, finance, and community support. We encourage participants to attend all three sessions to gain the full benefit of this comprehensive series.

    • Session 1: Guardianship, Alternatives, and Entitlement Programs

    • Wednesday, October 15, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

    • Understand guardianship and its alternatives while exploring essential entitlement programs: SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, Adult Family Care (AFC), Personal Care Assistance (PCA), SNAP benefits, Section 8 housing assistance (in flux), and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).Panelists: Alisha E.A. Cahall (Morneau Law), Kaitlyn Keating (Caffry & Keating), Kate Medeiros (Torch Family Capital)

    • Session 2: Estate Planning and Special Needs Trusts

    • Wednesday, November 5, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

    • Build on Session 1 by learning how to plan for the future with estate planning basics, Special Needs Trusts (1st and 3rd party), ABLE accounts, Roth IRA conversion strategies, and Charitable Remainder Trusts.Panelists: Alison Wells Sherman (Downs Rachlin Martin), Kaitlyn Keating (Caffry & Keating), Alisha E.A. Cahall (Morneau Law), Kate Medeiros (Torch Family Capital)


    • Session 3: Long-Term Services and Supported Housing

    • Wednesday, December 3, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

    • Conclude the series with a focus on long-term care and supported housing options available in our community.Panelists: Jim Caffry (Caffry & Keating), Hannah Schwartz (Riverflow Community), Sylvia Dow (Visions)

    • Complimentary childcare is available, please see additional questions section while registering

Shout out! Shout out!

A huge thank you to Mr. Potter for putting together the new picnic tables under the tents by the tennis courts for our weekly prevention group meetings with Hartford Community Coalition and high schoolers!

Cody TanCreti

Principal HMMS

tancretic@hartfordschools.net

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