GOOD AFTERNOON HMS FAMILIES:
After an evening of rain and the cancellation of the Yankee game, the weekend weather forecast is looking good. Temperatures are slated to be in the high 60’s Saturday and Sunday with mostly sunny skies Saturday, and partly sunny Sunday. Looks like a small chance of rain Sunday so take advantage of the day Saturday for outside activities, unless you are a college football fan as there are some amazing games on throughout the day Saturday. Go Penn State as they travel to the “Big House” at Michigan for a game of undefeated teams. Kick off is at noon!
Please take a few minutes to review the below updates and reminders:
HMS Recap - NEW ADDITION TO OUR WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE!
To read about what’s been going on at HMS over the last week, click Recap.
HMS Wears Pink for Cancer –
Wear Pink Day is Monday, October 31.
Get your pink on!! Go all out and dress in pink, head to toe for Breast Cancer Awareness month!
Our Health teachers are also hosting a walk-a-thon!
Click Go Pink for more information.
The Purple Pantry -
Harborside is proud to be assisting the Purple Pantry community. Founded by Milford resident, Susan Brown, their motto is: take what you need and donate if you can.
For more information on the Purple Pantry please click Recap and go to page 7.
PTO Fundraiser -
To become a member of our PTO please click Membership to join.
The PTO’s annual Lyman Orchard Pie and Cookie Dough Sale continues. Please click Pie for more information on the pie sale. You can also click Flyer to view example items.
Ski Club Information -
On November 1st our Ski Club is hosting its new members registration meeting at HMS from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Please click Ski for more information.
Click New Member to view and print the information needed to register for the Sk Club.
VFW Patriot's Pen Writing Contest -
Harborside is participating in the VFW Annual Patriot's Pen Writing Contest.
This year's topic is "My Pledge to Our Veterans".
Students should see Miss Napier if they would like an entry form or more information.
Contest entries are due to Miss Napier by Wednesday, October 26th.
HMS Scholastic Book Fair -
Next week Harborside will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair.
The book fair will be open October 17 through to October 21 during school hours and also during parent conferences for students and families to shop.
Here is a link to all the book fair details.
Fall Conference Information -
Fall 2022 Middle School Conference Schedule:
Wednesday, October 19th 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 20th 1:05-3:05 p.m.
*Please 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 19th and October 20th 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 7th, at 9:00 a.m. through Monday, October 17th, 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.
Additional information will be forwarded via email and posted on the school’s website as the conference dates get closer.
Early Dismissals -
If you know you are picking up a student from school prior to dismissal, please send an email to our Greeter, Mrs. Tilt, at ktilt@milforded.org. This will ensure your child receives an early dismissal pass and is ready to be released in a timely manner.
The person picking your child up must be authorized to do so in PowerSchool and show their ID in order to dismiss them. If you need to add any new members to your list, you may email Mrs. Tilt with a name, address, phone, and relationship to the child at any time.
Wednesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 20 - 12:35 PM early release for students due to conferences.
Fall Middle School Conferences -
Wednesday, October 19th, 5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Thursday, October 20th, 1:05 PM-3:05 PM
Tuesday, November 1 - Ski Club new member registration at HMS from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM.
Wednesday, October 26 - Early release for staff professional development. Students are dismissed at 12:45 PM.
Friday, November 4 - First Quarter Ends.
Wednesday, November 16 - Early dismissal for staff professional learning. Students are dismissed at 12:45 PM.
Wednesday, November 23 - Early dismissal for Thanksgiving break.
Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 - No school due to Thanksgiving break.
Spring Middle School Conferences -
Wednesday, March 29th, 1:05 PM-3:05 PM
Thursday, March 30th, 5:30 PM-8:00 PM