HMS Newsletter

Bullying is more than disagreements, differences of opinion, or conflicts that occur between friends, peers, and classmates. Kids who are bullied and those who bully others may develop serious, lasting problems.

Note: This is not a legal definition, but rather a way to help understand and identify bullying.

Bullying definitions typically include:

· The target is being hurt or harmed by unwanted words or behavior

· The hurtful behavior is repeated or there is a concern that it will be repeated

· The target being hurt has a hard time stopping or preventing unwanted behavior

· Hurtful behavior is carried out by those who have more (real or perceived) power, which is used to control or harm others. Power can mean students who are older, are physically stronger, have access to embarrassing information, have more social status, or are part of a group that is singling out an individual.

Students may also be cyberbullied, which is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. It can occur through SMS, text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else.

(Source: Stopbullying).

📅October 8: PTO Meeting @ 3:30pm in HMS Library

🚒October 9: HAFB Fire Department Visit

🏈October 9: HMS Football @ Chaparral

⭐October 10: End of 1st 9 weeks

⭐October 13: Indigenous People’s Day/Columbus Day - No School

⭐October 15: Board Meeting @ 6pm

⭐October 17: Report Cards

🎃October 24: Let's Get Spooky Family Engagement

🏆October 24: Quarter 1 Award Assembly

⭐October 29: HFA #3

🎉October 29: Quarter 1 Celebration!

Do you have a knack for the creepy, the kooky, or the outright terrifying? We need you to help bring the HMS Let's Get Spooky Haunted House to life! The Haunted House will coincide with our Family Engagement Night on Friday, October 24, 5-7pm.

This is a fantastic and fun way to get involved and make this year's event the scariest one yet. No experience necessary—just a willingness to brainstorm some spooky fun!

Come join our first planning meeting in the HMS Library. (Check the graphic below for dates and times!) Let's make some middle school memories...and maybe a few screams!

Monday: Beef Walking Taco or Mac N Cheese

Tuesday: Beef Soft Tacos or Hot Dog/Chili Dog

Wednesday: Yakisoba Noodles w/Chicken or Crispy Bacon Ranch Chicken Sandwich

Thursday: Green Chili Enchilada or Pulled Pork Cowboy Wrap

Friday: Honey Glazed Pork Loin/Roll or Grilled Cheese

* BASKETBALL OPEN GYM NOT TRYOUTS FOR GIRLS WILL START ON OCT 7 FROM 3:30 TO 5:00 PM. You are not able to participate with "D's."

To participate, you MUST have a recent physical and concussion certificate. For now, we are asking you to bring a copy of the physical and concussion certificate. If you show up without a copy of these two documents, you will NOT be able to participate. If you are currently playing Volleyball or Cheer, you have everything you need. PLEASE NOTE THAT PARTICIPATING IN OPEN GYM DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SPOT ON THE TEAM ROSTER. Please be on time and prepared. Bring water and no street clothes will be allowed. If you have any questions, see Coach/Counselor Suarez.

* OPEN GYM FOR BOYS WILL START after football season is over.

** Physical packet and Healthy Roster instructions are located at the front office.

Open Gym sessions are closed to parents/guardians.