

HPMS Family Bulletin

HP INFORMATION
- Harbour Pointe Office Hours 7:30am-4:00pm
- Doors open for students at 7:35am
- Office phone: 425-366-5100
- School Hours - Monday-Thursday - 8:05am-2:45pm, LIT Fridays - 8:05am-1:30pm
- Attendance phone number is (425) 366-5105 or email HPattendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu
The HPMS Family Bulletin is available in multiple languages. The "Translate" function can be found at the top of this webpage.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5
- Cooking Club (A), 2:50-3:50, N108
- Drawing Club, 2:50-3:50, W102
- Minecraft Club, 2:50-3:50, W203
- Shrek the Musical Jr. Cast List Posted
- WEB Ice Cream Social/Scavenger Hunt, 2:50
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
- Coffee with the Principal, 8:30, Library
- Game Club, 2:50-3:50, N104
- Student Faith & Fellowship, 2:50-3:50, N211
- Basketball: HP @ Heatherwood MS, 8th @ 3:45, 7th @ 5:00
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
- HP MOD Pizza Fundraiser
- Chess Club, 2:50-3:50, W210
- Crochet & Knitting Club, 2:50-3:50, N208
- Drama Club, 2:50-3:50, Commons
- Guitar Club, 2:50-3:50, W202
- Spring Musical - First Read Through/Cast Meet, 4:00-6:00
- Spring Musical - Parent Meeting, 6:00
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8
- World Language Proficiency Exam
- Root Beer Floats Drawing, Lunches
- Neurodiversity Club, 2:50-3:50, W209
- NJHS, 2:50-3:50, Commons
- QSA Club, 2:50-3:50, N202
- Social Justice Club, 2:50-3:50, W105
- COED Wrestling STARTS, 3:00-5:00, Kamiak HS East Campus Gym
- Basketball: HP vs North MS, 8th @ 3:45, 7th @ 5:15, Gym
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9
- LIT Dismissal 1:30
Reminder: The HP School Library is open after school Monday-Thursday, 2:45-4:00.
IMPORTANT DATES - LOOKING AHEAD!
FEBRUARY
- 12 - Table Tennis Club STARTS, 2:50-3:50, Gym
- 13 - Basketball: HP @ Eisenhower MS, 8th @ 3:45, 7th @ 5:00
- 13 - PTO Meeting, 7:00, Library
- 15 - Hawk Swap, Lunches
- 15 - Basketball: HP vs Gateway MS, 8th @ 3:45, 7th @ 5:15, Gym
- 19 - No School - Presidents' Day
- 20-23 - No School - Mid-Winter Break
- 27 - Basketball: HP vs Olympic View MS, 7th @ 3:45, 8th @ 5:15, Gym
- 28 - 8th & 5th Grade Band Night, 6:00, Gym
- 29 - Ice Cream Bar Drawing, during lunches
- 29 - MSD West Side District Choir Festival, 7:00, Gym
6TH GRADE WEB ICE CREAM SOCIAL & SCAVENGER HUNT
Calling all 6th graders and WEB leaders! WEB will be hosting an ice cream social and scavenger hunt after school on Monday, February 5th. The event will be from 2:45pm – 4pm. Come hang out with your WEB group, get some ice cream, and race around the school in a competitive scavenger hunt! If you have any questions, you can message Miss Rutter or Ms. Zugel on Schoology. See you after school in the Commons on February 5th!
REMINDER:
We just received word from the Transportation Department that we will not be able to have bus transportation on Monday after our WEB event. If your student is planning on staying after on Monday for the WEB Ice Cream Social & Scavenger Hunt, families will need to pick students up at 4:00pm.
Again, if your student is planning on staying after school for the WEB event on Monday, you will need to provide their transportation home at 4:00pm.
FAMILY LISTENING TOUR
Dear families,
We want to hear from you! To help with that, you are invited to a family listening tour in February and March. The intent is to gather input about communication and engagement with families, especially from families for whom English is not their first language. We’re planning four in-person events, one in each quadrant of the district. The in-person listening sessions will be followed by an online survey to all families about the same topics. The results will be used to guide the continued development of the Language Access Plan and the district’s Strategic Plan.
What is the format for the events?
Your hosts for the listening sessions will be:
- Diane Bradford, Communications and Public Relations Director
- Dr. Elena Kelley, Multilingual Education and Student Supports Director
- Mary Williams, Equity, Family and Community Partnerships Director
School principals and family engagement liaisons are participating as well.
In addition to sharing your thoughts and questions, you can also get assistance with Schoology, ParentSquare, and language services. Dinner will be provided and childcare and interpreters will be available upon request. Please let us know if you plan to attend on the attached ParentSquare form so we can plan for dietary needs, childcare needs and interpreters.
Listening session dates and locations (all events are scheduled for 5:30-7:45 p.m.):
COMPLETE the TOUR REGISTRATION HERE.
- Monday, February 5: Lake Stickney hosts with the following schools in attendance: Lake Stickney, Picnic Point, Serene Lake, Odyssey, and ECEAP. Response deadline for childcare/interpreters: January 29
- Thursday, February 8: Mariner High School hosts with the following schools in attendance: Mariner, Voyager, Discovery, Fairmount and Pathfinder Kindergarten Center. Response deadline for childcare/interpreters: January 31
- Monday, February 12: Kamiak High School hosts with the following schools in attendance: Kamiak, Harbour Pointe, Columbia, Endeavour, Mukilteo Elementary, Olympic View. Response deadline for childcare/interpreters: February 5.
- Monday, March 4: ACES High School hosts with the following schools in attendance: ACES, Olivia Park, Explorer, Challenger and Horizon. Response deadline for childcare/interpreters: February 26
If you cannot attend the event nearest your school, feel free to participate at another location. The topics discussed will be the same at each event. Just let us know when you’re attending through the attached ParentSquare form. If you have any trouble with the form, please comment under this post and we’ll help register you!
We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Diane Bradford, Communications and Public Relations Director
Dr. Elena Kelley, Multilingual Education and Student Supports Director
Mary Williams, Equity, Family and Community Partnerships Director
8TH GRADE HIGH SCHOOL & BEYOND PLAN
Our 8th grade students have begun working on one of the two graduation requirements for their High School & Beyond Plan (HSBP), the Preferences Career Self-Assessment. This assessment is designed to get students in 8th grade to start exploring career paths that might interest them. The HSBP, a graduation requirement, helps students get the most out of high school and think about their future. Students work with school counselors and advisors to create their own individual plan, the “personalized pathway", throughout high school and revise their plan annually to accommodate changing interests or postsecondary goals on what they expect to do the year following graduation from high school. The information on how to complete this task has been posted to your student’s Schoology in the Counseling & Library page and is to be completed by February 16th, so please check in with your student to see what their plan to complete it is. Mr. Fleming will be following up with students who have not completed this task after mid-winter break, and then going into math classrooms in early March to walk students through the completion of their second HSBP requirement for 8th grade. If you’d like more information on High School & Beyond Plans, watch the video below.
2023-2024 Counselors:
- 6th Grade: Mrs. Megan Francisco franciscomm@mukilteo.wednet.edu
- 7th Grade: Mr. Anthony Noble noblead@mukilteo.wednet.edu
- 8th Grade: Mr. Stephen Fleming flemingsc@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns regarding your student!
Early Pick-Up Procedure
Regular attendance is crucial for students' academic success. We encourage families not to schedule appointments during school hours, although we understand that it may be unavoidable at times. If you need to pick up your student early from school, we require some time to retrieve them from their class. Kindly notify us at least ONE DAY PRIOR by calling (425)366-5105, or emailing HPAttendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu with:
- Your student's name
- Date & time of student's pick up
- Reason for leaving school early
Provided with sufficient advance notice for pick-up, we will have your student waiting for you at the main office at the specified time, saving you from waiting.
PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCES
We would like to remind you that for vacation/travel absences, a Pre-Arranged Absence Form must be filled out and returned to Student Services at least one week prior to travel. If you know that your student will be absent, please ask them to get a form from Mrs. James in Student Services or print it out at the link below. Your student will need to bring the form to each of their classes for teacher signatures, then collect a parent's signature before returning it to Student Services.
MORNING DROP-OFF PROCEDURE
Unless you have an arrangement with the school, please DO NOT drop-off students in the main parking lot during the bus turn-around from 7:35 AM to 8:30 AM.
For the safety of our students, the main parking lot is reserved for school bus drop-off only at that time. All student drop-offs must take place in the back parking lot. We appreciate your support in ensuring the safety of our students!
HP PTO NEWS
THE HP PTO MEETS MONTHLY IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY. PLEASE JOIN US FOR A MEETING:
February 13th,
March 12th, April 16th
May 14th, June 11th
All meetings are held at 7:00pm
HAWKS' NEST
Please sign up to volunteer to work in the Hawks' Nest selling freshly baked cookies and treats to students during lunch periods. If you would like to volunteer, please click on the link below.
Hawks' Nest volunteers do need to be PTO members. Parents/Guardians can join via our website:
CELEBRATE DIVERISTY WITH US!
Harbour Pointe and HP PTO will be hosting a "CELEBRATE DIVERSITY" event on March 19th from 6:30-8:30PM AND WE NEED YOU TO MAKE IT GREAT!
Visit the link below to sign up or email info@harbourpointepto.com.
HP offers a variety of clubs. Click on the link to find out more information!
HP Coaches select "Athletes of the Week" based on student-athletes demonstrating the following attributes on and off the field:
- Hard working
- Demonstrates Leadership
- Team commitment
- Positive attitude
- Coachable
- Helps make their teammates better players
CONGRATULATIONS HAWKS!
Please help us remind students the following guidelines and expectations for Home Games:
- Rides home must be prearranged before attending the game
- Once student enters the gym, they must remain in the gym until a ride home arrives or the game is over
- Students must remain seated in the bleachers during the game unless attending to personal needs
- Students must be responsible for their food and drinks that they take into the gym. They will be expected to clean up after themselves.
- Always remember positive cheering for all. Go Hawks!
- Parents, if you're coming to the game, please park in the back parking lot and enter through the rear doors. Game entrance (back doors) will be open at 3:30PM. The front entrance to school will be locked.
- Questions, please call school at 425-366-5100.
SIGN UP FOR 2023-24 ATHLETICS!!!
How do I sign my HP student up for sports?
1. Register Online
- complete the online registration in Final Forms
2. Sports Physical
- Submit a sports physical (good for 2 years)
3. ASB Card
- Purchase an ASB card ($15)
IT IS TIME TO SIGN UP FOR SPORT SEASON 3!
HP Season 3 Sports Information
Girls Basketball
• Coaches: Cheryl Hastings (8th) & Tony Davis (7th)
• Try-outs start Tuesday, January 16th 3:00-5:00 PM in the gym
• Practice Monday-Friday 3:00-5:00 PM
• 7th & 8th grade girls, team selection process
Wrestling
• Coaches: Bryan Stelling & Travis Hickox
• Turn-out starts Thursday, February 8th 3:00-5:00 PM at KHS
• Practice Monday-Friday 3:00-5:00 PM
• 7th & 8th - compete, 6th grade – practice only
RESOURCE ASSISTANCE
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON (FEL)
Sandra Holzer
(Hablo Español)
Mon - Thur @ 8:30AM-1:30PM
Office (425) 366-5111
Mrs. Holzer can assist your student with resources we have in school, such as school supplies, clothing, nutritious snacks, etc. She can help HP families with emergency groceries and the Packs for Kids program. She also supports our school volunteers.
STUDENT SUPPORT ADVOCATE (SSA)
Raylin Lucey
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ 7AM-3:30PM, Tue @ 10AM-6:30PM
Office 425-366-5128 | Cell 425-231-2603
Click THIS LINK to refer a student / family to the SSA for help
Mr. Lucey can connect students and families to resources and support within the community.
OPERATION SCHOOL BELL
Clothing Resource via the Assistance League of Everett
Operation School Bell provides clothing to students who demonstrate financial need and attend schools in Snohomish County. If you would like to refer a student or want more info about the OSB program please contact our Student Support Advocate, Raylin Lucey, via email or the online form. luceyrj@mukilteo.wednet.edu or Resources and Support Referral Form
McKinney – Vento Act
Are you living in or moving to a temporary place due to loss of housing or economic hardship? Did you know that if where you are staying is not fixed, regular and adequate, you may qualify for extra support from your school?
Students have a right to finish the school year at their school of origin. Contact your school if you think you might qualify for services. Learn more about the McKinney-Vento program here.
GOOD TO KNOW
DO YOUR STUDENTS OWE FEES AND FINES?
Our bookkeeper, Lori Gish, would like you to check if your students have fees and fines. There might be charges for lost/damaged books, club fees, or athletic uniforms that were not returned. Any fines and fees carryover from year to year. It’s best to clear these up now. Please click HERE to check your student’s account.
ACTIVITY BUS INFO
- Students must be a regular bus rider (live within the school bus boundaries)
- There are two lines of Activity Buses (a NORTH bus and a SOUTH bus).
- Students need to know their address to get on the correct bus.
- There are limited stops on the route, so it may not be your child's regular stop but somewhat close in proximity.
- Students may ask the bus drivers to find out which bus they should take and what stop they should get off.
- This is NOT your student's regular bus route. Depending on when your student's stop is, they could arrive home after 5:00PM.
- All Activity Buses leave at 4:10PM from the front of the school.
DO YOU PLAN ON VOLUNTEERING AT HPMS THIS YEAR?
Please be sure that you have current MSD Volunteer paperwork on file. Click on the link below to go to the MSD website. There you will be able to read and complete the necessary forms (available in multiple languages). If you have questions, please contact Sandra Holzer, our Family Engagement Liaison. Thank you!
SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS
Just a quick reminder, school lunch is FREE at Harbour Pointe this year. Please check the link below for menu.
Sodexo delivers healthy and delicious school meals based on the USDA’s nutrition guidelines so that students are engaged and ready to learn in school. All meals include a variety of fresh fruit and vegetable choices, and a variety of chilled non-fat or low-fat milk.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1319), nealsr@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1282), andersonra@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.