Hutchinson Herald
Weekly Bulletin 10/20 - 10/24/25
OUR MISSION is to cultivate a positive community of engaged critical thinkers.
OUR VISION is for all students to access high quality curriculum, engaging instructional activities, and a supportive learning environment,
WE ARE COMMITTED to closing the gap for our students who are below grade level while still ensuring that every student makes continuous growth each year.
This Week:
- Monday, 10/20 - Friday, 10/24 - Scholastic Book Fair at library. Please support our book fair!
- Monday, 10/20 - Proacademy Football afterschool from 3 - 4:30 pm
- Monday, 10/20 - Podcasting afterschool program begins in Room 31 from 3:10 - 4:10 pm
- Tuesday, 10/21 - AI Innovators for 6th grade in Library afterschool; Esports in Room 31 afterschool from 3:10 - 4:10 pm.
- Wednesday, 10/22 - Unity Day! Wear Orange to show unity against bullying!
- Wednesday, 10/22 - 7th Grade Science Camp to Catalina Parent Meeting at 6 pm in MPR.
- Wednesday, 10/22 - Football and Volleyball Tournament vs. Benton at La Mirada High School
- Thursday, 10/23 - AI Innovators for 7th/8th grade in Library afterschool; Esports in Room 31 afterschool from 3:10 - 4:10 pm.
- Thursday, 10/23 - Scratch Club afterschool from 3:05 - 4:05 in room 94.
- Friday, 10/24 - ELAC Meeting
- Friday, 10/24 - Anime Club afterschool from 3:05 - 4:05 in room 94.
- Friday, 10/24 - Proacademy Football afterschool from 3 - 4:30 pm
- Friday, 10/25 - Saturday School
- 8th grade parents, please ensure your student has reviewed the 8th grade promotion contract with you and it is signed. Contracts should be submitted to your student's homeroom teacher.
- PE Clothes can be purchased by students during break or lunch in the library. Shirts - $10, Shorts - $10, Lock - $8. Please make sure to include your student's name in the order notes. You will also be able to purchase these items and other Hawk gear from our online Hawk Store.
- Please review with your student our dress code, cell phone policy, and student handbook in advance. We appreciate your support in keeping our campus safe and positive.
Upcoming Events:
- Thursday, 10/30 - Hutchinson Haunt. Please support our biggest school event of the year!
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4AAEAC29A2FD0-59421382-halloween
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4AAEAC29A2FD0-59563338-hutchinson
- Friday, 10/31 - Halloween
Highlights this week from Fall Band Concert and FAST Class Fieldtrip to the Bank
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR FROM 10/20 - 10/24
UNITY DAY
SAVE THE DATE: 7TH GRADE SCIENCE CAMP PARENT MEETING
SAVE THE DATE: ELAC MEETING
SAVE THE DATE: HUTCHINSON HAUNT ON 10/30
Please support our Hutchinson Haunt with donations or volunteering to help this make event a success! We greatly appreciate your support!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4AAEAC29A2FD0-59421382-halloween
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4AAEAC29A2FD0-59563338-hutchinson
HALLOWEEN COSTUME EXPECTATIONS
AI INNOVATORS IN PYTHON CODING PROGRAM INTERST FORM
We will be offering a coding program afterschool. If you are interested in enrolling your student, please complete the following google form:
https://forms.gle/jHUnVjkjBjzK4zDV9
Below is more information regarding the program:
Ai Innovators in Python: Students will dive into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence using Python. Through fun, hands-on projects, students will explore how AI powers tools they use every day—like chatbots, image recognition, and recommendation systems. They’ll learn the foundations of coding in Python while building their own creative AI-driven applications.
Grade 6 Session Dates: 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/20
Grade 7-8 Session Dates: 10/9, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20
E-SPORTS INTEREST FORM
If your student is interested in participating in our afterschool ESPORTS program, please complete the google form below:
PODCASTING INTEREST FORM
If your student is interested in participating in our afterschool ESPORTS program, please complete the google form below:
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING SCHEDULE
If your student is interested in participating in afterschool tutoring, please complete the google form below.
ART CLUB
SPORTS UPDATE
Boys Football practices will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays afterschool 3:00-4:30pm. Girls Flag Football practices will take place on Mondays and Fridays afterschool 3:00 - 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Eric Hong at ehong@nlmusd.org
These football clinics will take place on Mondays and Fridays from 3 to 4:30 pm
Please refer to the schedule below for volleyball information. Please reach out to the coach Mrs. Frances Smithson at fsmithson@nlmusd.org if you have any questions.
COMMUNITY UPDATES
WELLNESS UPDATES
Cell Phone Policy
Our cell phone policy was distributed to students las week. Please review our policy with your student and return with appropriate signatures. Thank you in advance for your support to ensure a positive learning environment for our students.
Free Breakfast and Lunch All School Year
Per Ed Code 49501.5, we are offering free meals for breakfast and lunch to all students during the school year at no charge. Meal applications are not required.
PTSA UPDATES
UPCOMING SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR VOLUNTEERS
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849ABA62BA4FDC34-59048881-join
"Calling All Book Lovers" Let's bring back the importance in fostering a love for reading. The purpose of the fair is to provide books and raise funds for Hutchinson Middle school—volunteers will be doing essential tasks, such as assisting with student shopping and checkout. Please volunteer for only a few hours on October 20th to October 24th. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. If any questions please contact Indira Banegas (Volunteer Coordinator). Text or Call (562) 669 8336; email: mendozaindira84@yahoo.com
PTSA REFLECTIONS
If you are interested in submitting an entry, please refer to the following information:
Student Entry Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s0mpSZfusXS2i_Devk4tm7mle6bDEU7i/view?usp=sharing
Reflections Guidelines: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TH1mP9aboTi7nxsoTXYTyAB7fe2VixaC/view?usp=sharing
PTSA DONATIONS FOR HAWK STORE
Dear Parents,
We are writing to ask for your support in stocking our Hawk store. We're in need of Chips, Theater Candy, Pencils & Pens but most of all $5 Giftcards. A donation of any amount would make a big difference in helping us provide the best and funnest environment for our students. Thank you for helping us inspire our students!
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849ABA62BA4FDC34-59685347-supplyingContact Information
Facebook: Hutchinson Math Science Technology Engineering
Twitter: @hutch_hawks
Email: jbae@nlmusd.org
Website: https://hutchinson.nlmusd.org/
Location: 13900 Estero Road, La Mirada, CA, USA
Phone: 562) 210-2945
Facebook: facebook.com/HutchinsonMathScienceTechnologyEngineering
Twitter: @hutch_hawks