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Hastings Middle School Family Flier

February 25, 2024

Hastings Middle School Family Flier February 25, 2024

Hastings Middle School 2024-2025

March 30, 2025

Dear HMS Families,


Spring is in full swing, and with it comes a flurry of activities as we wrap up another great school year! We have some exciting events ahead, and I wanted to take a moment to share a few key updates with you.


First, we would love to see you at Volley for a Cause at UAHS! This fun event features a friendly volleyball match between staff members from JMS and HMS, all for a great cause. Proceeds from the event will benefit Best Buddies International and Special Olympics, organizations that do incredible work supporting inclusion and opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The game kicks off at 7:00 p.m., and we hope to see many of our families there cheering us on!


As we near the end of the school year, we look forward to celebrating our students’ hard work with various activities and events. It’s also the time of year when students begin preparing for next year. By now, you should have engaged in the course scheduling process for next school year. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.


Additionally, our students will soon take the Ohio State Tests (OSTs) in math, ELA, and 8th grade science. These assessments provide valuable insight into student learning, inform our teaching practices, and help guide future course placements. We appreciate your support in encouraging your child to do their best and get plenty of rest before testing days.


As always, thank you for being such an engaged and supportive school community. We are grateful for your partnership in making HMS a great place for our students to learn and grow.


Looking forward to seeing you all soon!


Warmly,

Penny Stires
Principal, Hastings Middle School

Scheduling - Final Reminder

The portal will be closing first thing on Monday morning. Please take a look at the scheduling email sent out on March 7th and make sure your student's requests have been submitted.

2025 Hastings Talent Show

The 2025 Hastings Talent Show is coming up and we're looking for acts! Singers, dancers, bands, pianists, magicians...whatever your talent is, here is a place to shine! Tryouts and show dates are listed below! Click HERE for the Talent Show Info Form


Tryouts

Mon. March 31 @ lunch and after school


Talent Show

Friday, April 11 @ 7:00pm


Questions? Contact Dr. Monseur (dmonseur@uaschools.org)


Engaged Learner Competency and Well-Being Survey

Hastings will be participating in the survey on April 3rd. Please see your email from the District that went out on March 6th that included opt-out information. If you have any questions, please contact wellbeing@uaschools.org.


Volley for a Cause Concession Stand Donations

Please help support our Volley for a Cause concession stand by making a food/drink donation! All proceeds of our fundraising game will go to Special Olympics and Best Buddies. You can donate items to the main office on Thursday April 3 from 8am-4pm. Thanks for your support! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4DA9A72BA6F85-55473438-volley

Upcoming Important Dates

April 3rd: Engaged Learner Competency and Well-Being Survey

April 4th: Volley for a Cause @ UAHS

April 9th - 10th: ELA Ohio State Test

April 11th: Talent Show!

April 18th: No School for Students

April 22nd - 23rd: ELA Ohio State Test

April 29th: Science 8 Ohio State Test (8th Grade only)

6th Grade

Updated Immunization Records Needed


All students entering 7th grade are required to have on record proof of immunizations for school attendance. The two updated doses for 7th grade include Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and Meningitis (MCV4).


Please forward a copy of your student’s updated immunization record to:

hastingshealthclinic@uaschools.org or bring a hard copy to the school office.


Board Policy for reference: po 5320

UA School Board Policy


Ohio School Required Immunizations for School

Ohio Immunization Requirements for School Attendance 2025-26

7th Grade

No new information this week!

8th Grade

Questions about High School?

Please reach out to your student's UAHS Counselor.

Washington DC Trip Information

FBI Museum Form

Please see your email from Thursday, May 27th regarding the FBI Museum permission form. Please complete this ASAP.


Mandatory Student and Parent/Guardian Meeting

Each student attending the Washington DC trip must attend one of the following with their parent/guardian.


April 30th @ 7:30pm - Jones Middle School

May 1st @ 7:30pm - Hastings Middle School


Medications for the Washington, DC Trip

ALL MEDS AND FORMS DUE BY APRIL 25 (DO NOT WAIT TO CONTACT YOUR PRESCRIBER)


Preparation:

  • Each medication has a Medication Authorization form* completed by

    • 1. parent and

    • 2. prescribing physician

  • Each medication is brought to the school by a parent/adult

  • Each medication has ONLY THE EXACT AMOUNT NEEDED for the trip in its PHARMACY-LABELED CONTAINER

  • Each medication and form is reviewed by nurse with parent present at drop of for clarity/verification

  • Morning medication doses are given at home on Tuesday before leaving

  • Empty bottles can be sent home with student or picked up as indicated by parent the following week


Prescription Medication Authorization Form

(If you would like another copy of the form emailed to you, please contact our nurse Lisa Fleege at hastingshealthclinic@uaschools.org or 614-487-5100 ext. 4003)


Dates: May 13, 2025 - May 16, 2025

Website: www.studentadventures.org

Trip Code: HMS2514

Questions?: Cathy Johnson or Evie Lay

Counselor's Corner

Service Hours Information

Middle School students in Upper Arlington are asked to complete five hours of community service each year. If your child is volunteering anywhere this year or even just out shoveling a neighbor’s driveway (and not getting paid), those things count toward hours.


The information about community service and logging hours is on the Hastings website: https://hastings.uaschools.org/academic-program/community-service


We will be working with students to help them log hours later this month. Students should see their grade level counselor if they have questions.

Contact Information

6th Grade: Tina Farbizo, tfarbizo@uaschools.org

7th Grade: Catherine Shapiro, cshapiro@uaschools.org

8th Grade: Kelly Dainton, kdainton@uaschools.org

District Updates

Student iPad Software Updates

With the upcoming State testing right around the corner, we need to ensure that Student iPads are as up-to-date as possible. All Software Updates have been approved by the technology department and can be installed by opening the Settings App -> Tap on General -> Software Update -> Update Now.


*iPads must be connected to Wi-Fi and charged to more than 50% or plugged in while the update runs.


Progress Reports: Elementary and Secondary

Unfortunately, the Progress Report icon in PowerSchool has been eliminated. This was out of Upper Arlington’s control. In order to access your child’s progress report, your child’s intervention specialist or speech language pathologist will share the report after each reporting period. You should receive the 3rd quarter progress report via SameGoal by March 25th.


You Belong UA District Family Book Read

This spring, the district is offering a family engagement opportunity through the You Belong UA Family Book Read. In this second year of the event, we are inviting families to journey through Nic Stone’s book Clean Getaway together and then gather with us at the Amelita Mirolo Barn for a family “book talk” from 6:30 - 8 p.m., May 1, 2025.


New this year, UAHS students in our Teaching Professions Pathway will facilitate the book talk for students and families on May 1. This activity is a part of their curricular experience, and we hope to welcome families in support of their learning.


Families can read about Clean Getaway in several locations:


Let us know that you will be reading with us! Click here if you will be reading the book and to RSVP for the May 1 event. RSVPs are requested by April 18, 2025.


If you have questions or would like additional support to obtain Clean Getaway, please email kmanderson@uaschools.org.

Helpful Links

Transportation Questions: schoolbusquestions@uaschools.org or call 614-487-6477

Upper Arlington Schools Lunch Information link: https://www.uaschools.org/NutritionalServices.aspx

PowerSchool Parent Portal: https://ps-uar.metasolutions.net/public/home.html

If you need assistance logging into PowerSchool, you may reach out to: familytechhelp@uaschools.org

Student Fees/SPS EZpay: https://www.spsezpay.com/upperarlington/login.aspx

PTO

Hello Hastings Community!

Spring Flower Sale: Brighten your home and support the PTO at the same time with our Spring Flower Sale! Our sale runs March 26th through April 9th, and pickup is May 16th. Thank you!

https://fm.fundraiseit.org/?tracking=29322E


Our Staff Appreciation Week is rapidly approaching - click on the Sign Up Genius link below to donate towards this awesome week where we shower our teachers and staff with LOVE!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FA5A828A20-55944594-hastings#/


The PTO has the following openings available for 2025-2026:

Frozen Fridays Co-Chairs: This tag team plans fun and engaging activities for 6-7 Fridays in the winter when students cannot go outside for recess. Work with your partner to secure volunteers, schedule entertainment, and order supplies for this much appreciated activity.


FOLKS, THE PTO CANNOT EXIST WITHOUT FRESH VOLUNTEERS. WE HAVE A NUMBER OF 8TH GRADE PARENTS MOVING TO THE HIGH SCHOOL - WE NEED NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS OTHERWISE WE WILL NOT HAVE A PTO ANYMORE!!! Please reach out to hastingspto@gmail.com to get more details!


Our Spring Luck O’ The Bears sale is ON - get your UA/Hastings gear at 17% off this month!


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