HTMS HORNET BUZZ

HTMS Students and Families,

It is bittersweet that I write my final Hornet Buzz Newsletter. I have served as an administrator at Helen Tyson for the past 15 years. I am blessed to have served the Springdale students, school, district, and community and will miss walking the halls of HTMS. It has truly been a blessing and an honor to serve in such an amazing district and at the BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL.

I am proud of all we have accomplished and know it will continue to flourish!!

You will continue to see me throughout the community and of course at HTMS events.

I THANK YOU for allowing me to be your Principal!

Best Regards,

Mrs. Stephanie Anderson

We would like to say thank you to our parents, students, and staff, and especially testing coordinator Mr. Venters for a SUCCESSFUL ACT Aspire week. Thank you, students, for giving your best effort and we look forward to seeing the results.

MAP Testing (final) will begin next week and we hope students will continue to give their best effort!!!

Virtual Babysitting 101 Classes: Registration is now open for Arkansas Children’s summer Babysitting 101 classes. Babysitting 101 provides young adolescents with the skills to be safe, nurturing and fun babysitters. Targeting students ages 12 to 14, this class will help participants become more confident, responsible and prepared caregivers.

The classes this summer will be virtual and will meet on three consecutive days for a 2-hour session. There is a fee of $25 to cover class materials.

Available Class Offerings:

Babysitting 101: June 8th, 9th, and 10th from 9 to 11 a.m. each day.

Babysitting 101: June 15th, 16th, and 17th from 9 to 11 a.m. each day.

Babysitting 101: June 22nd, 23rd, and 24th from 9 to 11 a.m. each day.

More information can be found under the Babysitting 101 tab at this link. To register for a class, contact Sarah Harlan at harlanse@archildrens.org or 501-364-6442.

Har-ber Boys Basketball Camp - JUNE 7 - 9 10 A.M. -12 P.M. 1st- 6th GRADE WILDCAT ARENA

FOR MORE INFO DEADLINE TO PRE-REGISTER COST (includes t-shirt) Pre-registration $60 Walk-ups $70.

Any questions, feel free to contact Head Coach Tommy Deffebaugh tdeffebaugh@sdale.org CAMP FOCUS: Ball Handling Dribbling Passing Layups Shooting Rebounding Individual/Team Defense Competitions Scrimmages

https://forms.gle/eabfopHZZFeCsYdi7

Tyson Middle School has been redesignated as a Schools to Watch

Tyson Middle School has been redesignated as a Schools to Watch by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. It is the fifth time Tyson has earned the designation. Tyson Middle School was one of the first two schools in Arkansas named a School to Watch in 2008. Among the criteria for selection are Tyson Middle School's emphasis on strong academics, sensitivity to young adolescents' needs and interests and commitment to providing all students equal access to a high-quality education.

"We have a long legacy of having teachers with hearts for their students," said principal Stephanie Anderson. "We have an excellent environment and culture. Parents and students tell us our school feels like a great place to be. Wherever a child needs support, we try to provide it. We offer help before school, at lunch and even with Zooms at night. We also have a saying that if you miss school, you've missed out."

Tyson Middle School has also earned $150,000 for "Beating the Odds" with high math and overall growth. The last time schools were ranked by grade, Tyson earned an "A." Tyson seventh grader Alexandra Ramirez said, "The teachers care for us. They want us to be our best. They provide extra help and always make time for us. I went to elementary school at Westwood and didn't know if I would be welcome at a school as large as Tyson Middle School. But, there are so many activities and I've had so many friends here. We all want to shoot for our best."

Sixth grade teacher Molly Wingfield added, "We had a committee for Schools to Watch and we were asked to name the things that made Tyson a great middle school. Within five minutes we had come up with hundreds of things. Everything we do focuses on our students."

We are an Arkansas Diamond School To Watch.

Grade 6-7

We love our HORNETS!

GO GREEN and GOLD

Email: htmsinfo@sdale.org
Website: https://htms.sdale.org/
Location: 3304 South 40th Street, Springdale, AR, USA
Phone: (479) 750-8720
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelenTysonMS/
Twitter: @HelenTysonMS

May 6 - Choir Concert @ Har-Ber HS 7:00 pm

May 7 - Band and Choir Pictures from 5H photography in the morning

May 7 - Sign ups begin for students interested in participating in Talent Show May 26th.

May 11, 12, 13th - 5th graders will be visiting HTMS from our 5 feeder schools.

May 13 - SPS 7th Grade All-City Honor Choir Festival at HarBer PAC

May 17 - Band Concert 6:30 pm

May 25 - Tuesday Organized Mass Chaos - 6th grade in the morning; 7th grade in the afternoon. Lots of games outside - Please wear sunscreen.

May 26 - 7th Grade Awards Assembly

May 26 - HTMS TALENT SHOW

May 27 - Student / Teacher Last Day

Please text, e-mail, or write a sweet note to teachers May 3-7 to THANK A TEACHER!!

1. They lead by example.

2. They care about the whole student.

3. They make the material come to life.

4. They are dedicated.

5. They are lifelong learners

They’re dedicated to their students’ success and want to see them thrive.