HAPPY FRIDAY HMS FAMILIES:
As we enter the last weekend prior to Thanksgiving, I want to thank all our HMS families for their continued support of HMS. This year continues to present challenges due to the pandemic yet students, families, and staff continue moving forward with the learning. Please take a moment to read over a few important updates and reminders.
Picture Day - November 23rd in the morning
It’s time for students to have their portrait taken! All students will have their photo taken for the Yearbook. Portrait packets may be purchased through Lifetouch.
Order envelopes were sent home with students. Quick and easy online ordering also available on mylifetouch.com Use the Picture ID: EVTRMVGXR to place your order. If you use the envelope, have your child hand it to the photographer on the 23rd.
Morning Breakfast Update-
Milford Public schools continue to provide students with a morning breakfast if they are interested. This breakfast is provided through a federal grant and is nut free.
Important note: Students are not to bring in morning breakfast/drinks from home or local businesses like Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks. Food items from home are to be consumed during lunch time as there are mitigation protocols in place for students with nut allergies. Thank you for you attention and cooperation.
Water bottles -
Please remind your child that they can bring water bottles to school to use throughout the day.
Water fountains are set up to dispense water into a bottle.
Student Absences and Early Pick Up -
To report an absence, parents need to log into PowerSchool and click on “Forms” to enter an absence.
If you need to pick up your child early for an appointment, please come to the front door with your driver license as you will need to check in with the Greeter and sign out your child.
If the early pick-up is known prior to the start of school, please send in a note with your child in the morning to give to our Greeter, Mrs.Tilt, or email ktilt@milforded.org. Our Greeter will then give your child an early release pass to come to the lobby to make the pick up more efficient.
PTO Meeting -
Please join the PTO at its next meeting on Wednesday, November 30 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/88413100437?pwd=MUhMQ1dnWW1TVDVjVm9CUVduRVRndz09
Meeting ID: 884 1310 0437
Passcode: bbuv67
Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program -
The Milford Department of Human Services is sponsoring this holiday program to support families in need during the holiday season.
Click Adopt-A-Family Flyer for more information on this community program.
Important Dates!
Tuesday, November 23 - Picture Day
Wednesday, November 24 - Early dismissal at 12:45 PM - Thanksgiving break starts
Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 - No school - Thanksgiving break
Wednesday, December 1 - Trimester 1 ends.
Wednesday, December 8 - Early Dismissal at 12:45 for Professional Development for staff.
Friday, December 17 - Parents can view final Trimester 1 grades in PowerSchool.
Friday, December 23 - Friday, December 31 - No school for Winter break.