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Week of September 23, 2024

The Week in Review at HMS: Notes from Dr. Cockley

7th and 8th grade students met in their teams with Mrs. Wilkerson to reflect on Sense of Belonging! This presentation was developed with input from our school counselors and clinical counselor, and our Panorama Survey data, based on our students' experiences. Students shared such insightful ideas about Belonging and Empathy. They collaboratively created definitions in 10 words or fewer. Such as: “When you feel like you can be yourself. Period.” and “To be kind to someone even if it doesn’t benefit you.” Mrs. Wilkerson also reminded us that we rise by lifting others. Thank you, Mrs. Wilkerson! 

 

Students collaborated to determine four words describing how they would like to treat each other, as part of their Community Agreements: 1) Cooperative, 2) Inclusive, 3) Helpful, and 4)  Respectful.

 

It’s always inspiring to see our students shine! 7th grade band students bring the energy to their classroom! 

 

Students in STEAM class complete various challenges that involve designing and testing structures - great teamwork and creativity!

 

Students work in teams to find text evidence related to characterization, in their short story “7th Grade.” What a great way to take students back into the text to learn about elements of literature!

 

It’s the HOT SEAT game in math class! Students practice solving equations, some in small groups and some in the “hot seat” (which is really a kind, friendly place off to the side - no worries!) Then they compare answers to be sure they’ve solved correctly!

 

In Health and Wellness class, students participated in a study of music and mood, identifying different moods as they listened to music. Then they placed their colored square “answers” into bins to see if they all agreed!

 

Science students are learning about plant cells, cell organelles and their functions. Each student is assigned an organelle, then they draw a picture, write about its function, and give an analogy. 

 

Students test their lego cars, as they measure a variety of factors and how these impact speed. 7th grade Science class is so much fun!

 

 

Important Notes:

HMS Announcements - Please feel free to visit this site daily for up-to-date announcements for our students and school!

 

Lost and Found - Check this link to view current items in our Lost and Found. If you see an item that belongs to your family, please have your child stop by to retrieve it, in the Commons by the Student Resource Center.

 

HMS Choose Kindness Month / Bullying Prevention Month in October:

  • October is Bullying Prevention Month, and we are focused on supporting our students to prevent bullying. 

  • Click here to preview the October Choose Kindness Month Calendar of Events created to intentionally teach and enhance bullying prevention strategies.

  • Our goals include:

    • Learn about Bullying Prevention (that we CAN make a difference!)

    • Spread kindness, inclusion, and acceptance 

    • Promote a sense of belonging for all of our students

  • Throughout the entire school year, our conversations center on kindness and belonging, and counteracting and preventing bullying. 

 

Hands of Gratitude Sponsorship:

  • Each year, we seek sponsorship in order to continue the life-changing Hands of Gratitude program that is part of our Service Learning & Careers Course at Hudson Middle School!

  • If you know of a person or organization who may be interested in supporting this program at our school, please feel free to pass this on. We've made the sponsorship even easier, through our simplified PaySchools link: https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/35419 

  • Our students are making a difference and are so appreciative of your support!  

  • See our Hands of Gratitude Sponsorship flyer for more details about this incredible program, the incredible individuals and organizations who are sponsoring the program this year thus far, and how you can help! 

 

CPAC Community Engagement Night 

  • Students and parents/guardians are welcome to join us on October 7 from 6-8:00pm at HHS Media Center for our district’s CPAC Community Engagement Night!

  • The focus is a shared vision of belonging, and we want to hear from our students, staff, and community on what belonging means to them and how we can continue to work toward building a culture of belonging for all. 

  • Flier attached.

 

Student Fees - in PaySchools:

  • HMS and HHS school fees and athletic/activity fees are available for parents/guardians to pay in PaySchools. 

  • Thank you for visiting this site to pay fees: https://www.payschoolscentral.com/

  • You may also choose to send a check in to the middle school main office, if you prefer.
     

Playground Equipment and Lunchtime Games Donations:  

  • If you would like to donate new or used playground equipment for our middle schoolers, we would greatly appreciate it! Our students enjoy just being outside, and playing with soccer balls, basketballs, playground balls, and tennis balls. In addition, our PTO Bookstore would gratefully accept any donations of games (complete sets, gently used or new) like Connect Four, Chess, Uno, Taco Goat Cheese Pizza, etc.

  • Kindly drop off your donation to our middle school main office. Thank you so much for considering! 

 

HMS Kitchen / Food Services Positions Available:

  • Great hours! Outstanding people! 

  • We have a few openings in our amazing Hudson Middle School kitchen - the heart of our school. 

  • The role is part-time daily from 8:30am - 1:00pm. We also have options for shorter hours if that works with your schedule better. 

  • The role may include food prep and serving, as well as cashier. It’s a great way to interact with our students, during this important time in their day.

  • If you know of anyone who might consider this role, please reach out to them to share about this opportunity. You may know a retired friend, a recent graduate, or someone thinking about re-entering the workforce. Thank you so much for helping to spread the news.  

  • Anyone interested can apply via our district website under Job ID 2580 (HMS Food Service) or Job ID 2038 (Food Service sub). 

  • We also have substitute roles available, for those who need a little more flexibility.

 

Parent/Teacher Conferences 10/9 and 10/10: 

  • HMS Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 9, from 5:00pm – 9:00pm and Thursday, October 10, from 12:00pm - 9:00pm.

  • As a reminder, there will be no school on Thursday, October 10 or Friday, October 11 for Kindergarten through 8th grade. 

  • If your child’s teaching team requested a conference, you were already contacted directly to schedule a time.

  • If you were not contacted by your child's teachers, please know that a conference is not required at this time. If you would still like to schedule a conference, however, we absolutely welcome you in to meet with your child’s team of teachers. You may visit this link to sign up: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Hudson_Middle_School_2  

  • Families have the option of meeting in-person or via Zoom. If you choose the Zoom option, you will select a time first using the link above and then contact the lead teacher listed, to be provided the Zoom link and password.