Weekly Newsletter- Week of March 16th
Newsletter Items
WEEK AT A GLANCE:
All clubs are running this week! Robotics is back in action!
Monday: 5th Graders Tour HMS (West and Jefferson)
Tuesday: 5th Graders Tour HMS (HLA and Heights)
Thursday: Choir Festival
Friday: Vocal Dimensions Assembly 7:55-8:25
Upcoming Dates for HMS Families- Mark Your Calendars!
- 3/23 Spring Sports begin
- 3/26 Drama Production- 4:30
- April 15th 8th graders will take the PSAT. It is very important they are in attendance that day. 6th and 7th graders- no school that day.
March is Reading Month Spirit Week: Week of March 16th
Monday – “Dress as Your Favorite Book Character” Students & staff dress as characters from books.
Tuesday- Plot twist (dress mismatched or backwards)
Wednesday- Bookmark Buddies - Twin day!
Thursday – “Cozy Reading Day” Pajamas, hoodies, comfy clothes.
Friday – “School Colors Wear school colors
3rd Quarter REPORT CARDS ARE NOW POSTED: These can be viewed through the parent portal. An email was sent 3/16 with a snap shot of the grades as well. Please let us know if you need assistance navigating this.
https://ottawami.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/holland.jsp
-To view report cards in Infinite Campus, log in to the Campus Parent.
- Select the student, and click the menu button to open Documents.
Choose the current school year, then click the desired report card (PDF) to view or print. Report cards can also be viewed under the Grades tab for current, in-progress marks.
Spring Sports:
The Spring sports season starts on March 23rd! Girls Soccer (7th and 8th), Girls Tennis (6th-8th), and B/G Track and Field (6th-8th) will be offered. Make sure you are signed up on Final Forms and have a new physical uploaded, dated after April 15, 2025. Students will not be able to participate without these two things being completed. If you need help, please reference this handout or contact Mr. Kreps.
March is Reading Month Spirit Week: Week of March 16th
Monday – “Dress as Your Favorite Book Character” Students & staff dress as characters from books.
Tuesday- Plot twist (dress mismatched or backwards)
Wednesday- Bookmark Buddies - Twin day!
Thursday – “Cozy Reading Day” Pajamas, hoodies, comfy clothes.
Friday – “School Colors Wear school colors
Spring Testing:
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Phones and Headphones:
Just a reminder that phones are not permitted from 7:30-2:42. If the phone is seen out or goes off, it will be placed in the front office for parent pick up. We do have a cell phone safe in the front office if students would like their phones stored throughout the day. Headphones can be used in class, when a teacher permits them. If out in the halls or when not permitted, they are subject to being stored in the front office for parent pick up.
Attention 8th grade Parents-
The HHS and HMS counselors have met with all students to develop a schedule for high school. We have encouraged students to talk to parents/guardians about the courses they selected. Please make a plan to review these selections with your child. Adjustments may be made until the end of the school day on March 20. After March 20, the ability to make a change will be very difficult so please plan accordingly. For more information, links to forms, and directions on how to access the schedule with your student, please see our news story (link below). https://www.hollandpublicschools.org/pub/news/posts/3455
From the Nurses Desk:
Reminder//Illness/Sickness Policy: When To Keep Your Child Home
A fever of 100 degrees or higher: Your child must be fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine before returning to school.
Vomiting and/or diarrhea: Your child must be free of vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school.
A child that seems ill: If your child seems unusually tired, pale, difficult to wake, has a headache or body aches, is confused or irritable, and/or lacks a normal appetite, please keep him/her home. Your child must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school.
Covid diagnosis is treated as above - 24 hour fever free and feeling better and they can return to school.