HMS Weekly

HMS Update 3-1-24

Steve Gottlieb

March 1, 2024

GOOD AFTERNOON HMS FAMILIES:

This week has been a bit of a rollercoaster with the varied temperatures we have had. After yesterday’s and today’s cooler temperatures the forecast for this weekend looks much better, yet there is some rain predicted for the area. Saturday temperatures should be near the high 40s while Sunday could see mid 50’s. Enjoy the first weekend in March. 

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.

  • The HMS Drama presents……Matilda!

    • Come support the Drama Club by attending their production of Matilda at Jonathan Law Auditorium.

    • Click HMS Drama Presents for more information including show dates/times and cost.

  • Spring Conference FYI - 

    • The Fall 2023 Middle School Conference Schedule: 

      • Wednesday, March 20th  1:05 -3:05 p.m. 

      • Thursday, March 21st  5:30 - 8:00 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 March 20th and March 21st  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.  

      • Spring conference sign up  information will be live on our school website from  Monday,  March 4, at 9:00 a.m. through Monday,  March 18th, 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! 

  • Cereal Box Domino Challenge - 

    • The HMS Climate Committee is hosting a cereal box domino challenge!  

    • HMS is collecting unopened, unexpired cereal boxes, Mondy, March 4 until Friday, March 22, to donate to The Purple Pantry and will hold the domino challenge with all of the boxes on March 28th (Thursday before break).  

      • If you aren't sure about what a cereal box domino challenge is, see the videos below!

      • As you can see in these videos, the more cereal boxes we collect, the bigger the domino design we can have,

          

          

  • Subscribe to our YouTube News Channel, and give us some thumbs-ups!:

    • 2.23.24

    • Students interested in becoming a member of the news crew, either in front of the camera or behind the scenes should email Ms. Caggiano at ccaggiano@milforded.org

          

Important Dates!

  • Wednesday, March 6 -No School for students and professional development for staff.

  • Wednesday, March 13 - Early dismissal for students and professional development for staff.

  • Thursday, March 14 - Music in Our Schools Month Band Concert at Foran from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

  • Friday, March 15 - Electrify Your Choir Concert at Parsons from 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM. 

  • Spring Middle School Conference - 

    • Wednesday, March 20th  1:05 PM -3:05 PM

    • Thursday, March 21st  5:30 PM -8:00 PM

  • Friday, March 29 - No school in observance of Good Friday.

  • Monday, April 1 - Friday, April 5 - No school for Spring Recess

  • Thursday, April 18 - Grade 7 trip to the Adventure Park in Bridgeport. 

  • Wednesday, April 24 - Early dismissal for students and professional development for staff.