GOOD AFTERNOON HMS FAMILIES:
Our week started and ended the same way weather wise, wet. The forecast for this evening and tomorrow morning doesn’t look good as the rain may be heavy at times. The good news is that Sunday into next week temperatures are forecasted to be in the 70s and possibly 80s. I know you are all wondering if I completed painting the bedroom I mentioned last Friday. I most definitely did however, it took me two months to get his project done. Between work and family, things seem to always take longer than needed or expected. I’m sure many of you can relate.
Please take a moment to review a few important updates and reminders.
HMS Recap -
View our pictures and read about what’s been going on at HMS over the last week: click on the Recap.
Start of School Reminder and Tardiness -
Students are to enter the front of the building starting at 7:40 AM and all students are to be in their assigned homeroom for the start of school at 8:00 AM.
Students will be considered tardy to school if they are not in their assigned classrooms by the school’s start time which is 8:00 AM. Please note that our bells are synchronized to cell phone and computer clocks.
Any student arriving late to school must report to the Lobby Greeter to check-in. All tardy arrivals are considered unexcused unless a doctor’s note is provided.
Tardies resulting from professional appointments (medical, legal, etc.) must be documented by an original note from that professional, and submitted at the time the student signs in with the Greeter in the Lobby. These notes must be on the professional’s original letterhead.
Excessive tardiness will result in the following;
At five (5) tardies, students will receive notification that they have been late for school five (5) times and that additional tardies will result in consequences/intervention. For example:
At (ten) 10 tardies, a student will receive an after school detention for being late for ten (10) days.
After the first detention, a student will receive an after school detention for every five (5) tardies after the original detention was given.
Students with chronic tardiness will receive additional interventions/consequences.
Lyman Orchard Pie and Cookie Dough Sale -
The Lyman Orchards Pie and Cookie Sale has begun! The sale runs through 10/16. Delivery will be on 11/17 at HMS.
To create a selling page for your student please go to Pie and Cookie Sale.
Comedy Night -
The HMS PTO Grade 8 Committee is hosting a Comedy Night on Thursday, November 2 at the Milford Arts Council.
Click Comedy Nightfor more information.
School Pictures -
HMS School Picture Day is Friday, October 13.
Flyers will be distributed the week of October 2.
To place your order prior to Picture Day, please visit online at MyLifetouch
Use code EVTMQHHRZ to access ordering.
A Community Conversation - The Future of Milford Public Schools-
Please join the district for this important conversation on October 4 or October 16.
For more information click Think Big - Dream Big
Fall Conference FYI -
The Fall 2023 Middle School Conference Schedule:
Wednesday, October 18th 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 19th 1:05-3:05 p.m.
*Please take note that we will have a modified early dismissal time on the conference days to accommodate the conference schedule. Therefore, students will be dismissed on October 18th and October 19th at 12:35pm.
Parents/guardians will once again have the opportunity to select a conference time through My Conference Time.
All conferences will be in person unless a parent/guardian requests a Google Meet link directly from the teacher.
Fall conference sign up information will be live on our school website from Friday, October 6th, at 9:00 a.m. through Monday, October 16th, at 12:00 p.m.
If you prefer a virtual session, please contact the teacher to request a Google Meet link to conduct your conference virtually after you have confirmed your conference time through My Conference Time Online Scheduler. We are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s learning!
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Important Dates!
Fall Middle School Conferences -
Wednesday, October 18th 5:30 PM -8:00 PM
Thursday, October 19th 1:05 PM -3:05 PM
Spring Middle School Conference -
Wednesday, March 20th 1:05 PM -3:05 PM
Thursday, March 21st 5:30 PM -8:00 PM
Wednesday, October 25 - Early dismissal for students and professional development for staff.
Tuesday, November 7 - No school for students as it is Election Day. Staff professional development.
Wednesday, November 15 - Early dismissal for students and professional development for staff.
Wednesday, November 22 - Early dismissal for Thanksgiving break.
Thursday, November 23 - Friday, November 24 - No school for Thanksgiving break.