Hixson Happenings

October 8 - 20 - Book Fair
October 15 - Spirit Wear store opens

October 20 - Dr. Mayes having virtual coffee with the Mayor of Rock Hill, 9:00 am

October 19 & 20 - Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences, 4pm - 8pm
October 20 - end of Quarter 1

October 21 - Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences - 9am - 4pm; NO SCHOOL for students

October 22 - NO SCHOOL

November 1 - Professional Development day - NO SCHOOL
November 5 - Spirit Wear store closes
November 24 - 26 - Thanksgiving Break

With so much of the population at Hixson being new, it is important for us to keep an accurate pulse on our school climate. We want Hixson to be a place where every student and staff member feels safe, respected, and valued at school. We cannot achieve this goal without gathering feedback from our students. Here are two strategies that we will implement very soon to amplify our students' voices.

1. I will start a Principal's Council. The purpose of the Principal's Council will be to inspire students to be leaders in their school by providing feedback and ideas to administration, to assist administration in improving the school, and to include student voice in important decisions. I have already asked Hixson staff to recommend students for Principal's Council. The goal is to have the first meeting by the end of October or very early November at the absolute latest.
2. We will administer our first Panorama survey on school climate to all Hixson students beginning next week. This survey will be given three times this year so that we can monitor the effectiveness of our efforts to ensure a positive school climate over time. The survey will be no longer than ten questions and will be taken during Statesman Time. The window will open next week and will close by the end of October. The survey will ask students questions about how connected they feel to Hixson, if they feel respected at school, if they have a trusted adult, and it will ask their opinions on Statesman Time. The survey is not anonymous, so if a student demonstrates that they need support through the survey, we will be able to follow up in an effort to provide support.

We cannot effectively improve our school if we don't gather feedback from our most important "clientele". We are confident that these action steps will help us create an awesome school for your children.

Click the link below to purchase spirit wear that commemorates the year Hixson re-launched as a 6 - 8 middle school! When you place your order, you can choose to have your items shipped directly to your home for an additional fee, or you can choose to have your items shipped directly to Hixson for free. The spirit wear store will close on Friday, November 5.

https://stores.inksoft.com/hms_apparel/shop/home

Please click the link below to read information about the Scholastic Book Fair at Hixson Middle School. It starts October 8, 2021 and ends October 20, 2021.

Our virtual parent/teacher conferences will take place October 19 - 21. We are asking parents to please abide by the time limits set for conferences. Since conferences are virtual, teachers will likely have other parents in the waiting room who are waiting for their turn to talk to them. Teachers will end conferences on time so that they don't keep other parents waiting. Conferences will end promptly at 8:00 pm on October 19 and 20, and promptly at 4:00 pm on October 21. Thank you so much for understanding.

To schedule a meeting with your child’s teachers, please visit the link below.

https://ptcfast.com/schools/Hixson_Middle_School_1.

Please note: 7th & 8th grade math, PE, and elective teachers will meet separately from the team conference. If you would like to meet with these teachers, you will need to schedule additional conferences.

You will receive a link to a Zoom meeting in your confirmation email. You will use this link to attend your conference. We will send reminders and further information regarding Zoom links closer to conference days.

Thank you for your patience as we transition into the new school year in a new school with a new PTO Board and a new FAMILY DIRECTORY!

Family Directory

Please visit our website https://hixsonpto.membershiptoolkit.com to register your account for the Hixson Middle School family directory. Click the "Register/Login" to join the group and then you can click "Directory" on the left to search for different students, streets, or teams.

Also, don't forget to download the Membership Toolkit mobile app!

Parent -Teacher Conference Meals--We need your help!

The PTO is hosting a light meal for our faculty and staff next Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 3:30 PM to sustain them through the evening conferences. We are also taking donations in the PTO school store, please consider sponsoring a meal for a teacher or two. Thank you to everyone who has contributed already!

Fortnightly Re-imagined!

Fortnightly is a time honored tradition for 7th and 8th grade students in Webster Groves. The final details for this year's program are still being worked out. We hope to begin registration next week. Parents will receive an email when registration opens. All Fortnightly information will be posted in the Hixson Family Directory.

Masks!

Please visit the school store to buy your student a Hixson mask.

PTO and Parents Working Together!

The PTO gifted teachers $3000 to purchase books from the Fall book fair this week. This gift was paid for by contributions to the Hixson Middle School PTO by parents like you! Thank you for your generosity and support!

Next PTO Meeting--Thursday, December 9, 2021 in the Hixson Middle School Library @ 5:15 PM.

Do you love science? Come learn how to do a science fair project via Zoom on Thursday, November 11th from 6:30-7:30 pm. You will need to register prior to attending. If you have any questions, please visit our Science Fair website or contact Shayla Pott, District Science Fair Coordinator, at pott.shayla@wgmail.org.

Email: mayes.shenita@wgmail.org
Website: https://www.webster.k12.mo.us/Hixson
Location: 630 South Elm Avenue, Webster Groves, MO, USA
Phone: 314-963-6450
Facebook: facebook.com/HixsonMiddleSchool

We are very excited about our upcoming Community Open House on Sunday, September 19 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. We are featured in the Webster-Kirkwood Times today! Please click the link below to read the article!

Tour New Hixson Additions on Sunday, Sept. 19