Hidden River Newsletter

SAVE THE DATES:

Wed., Nov., 20th - 6th Grade Walking Field Trip to Hamline University 8:45-10:45am (Dress appropriately)

Thurs., Nov. 21st - FSO Meeting 5:30-7:00pm in Media Center

Next Week (11/25-11/29)

Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 28th & 29th - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)

Give to the Max Day / FSO Donations: FSO is being asked to fund a lot this year - enrichment field trips and author visits and library materials and much more. We also hope to have funds for staff appreciation and other activities later this year. But that all takes money and we need your help to make sure we can keep saying "yes" to staff and student requests for support. This Thursday, Nov. 21st is Give To The Max day and if you are able to make an online donation to support the work - we would appreciate that! Donations of any amount are welcome! Don't want to give online, but still want to give? You can bring cash and checks to the main office. More information on FSO available on our webpage. All donations to the FSO are tax deductible (Tax ID: 81-1445725)

Hidden River Middle School 6th Graders will be participating in an Author's Visit with Kao Kalia Yang at Hamline University on Wednesday, Nov 20 from 8:45-10:45. A small group will stay for a special writers workshop from 10:30-11:30 Your 6th grader has permission to attend this walking field trip from the Back to School iUpdate forms if completed or you can send your signature to their foundations teachers using the attached Field Trip permission form. You can complete iUpdate here (https://www.spps.org/families/campus-parent-portal-onestop) or reach out to family liaison Wendy Caucutt here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdV_W1oq36atcWMeKP9vsFPlQHbBKLGiue9fYPYesphB11jw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please make sure your 6th grader has weather-appropriate gear for the short walk! And ask your child what they might have learned from the author's perspective on identity, reading, & writing.

We also have a goal is for each student to receive a copy of her new middle-grade novel to enhance their learning experience. Can you purchase a book for a 6th grader? Use this link to add a copy to our school so we can distribute it to all 6th graders. Thank you for your support!

-toilet paper & paper towel tubes

-small cardboard boxes (tissue boxes or smaller)

-interesting cardboard packaging

-egg cartons, etc.

If you have some of these items filling up your recycle bin, send them in with your student! Fiber Arts is another popular studio right now. If you have any crochet hooks, knitting needles or sewing needles you are no longer using, we have many budding fiber artists that could put them to use. Thank you!

Hello, Hidden River Families,

Please indicate your preference to receive your child's 2024-25 quarterly Grade Report. Course grades are finalized TWO WEEKS AFTER the quarter closes and grades have been posted to student transcripts.

*For multiple HRMS students in one family, please submit ONE FORM with the names & grade of each student.

Questions? Contact the HRMS Counselors

Ms. Woodruff 651-744-2087

Mr. Nigatu 651-793-7377

https://forms.gle/WT89XJvZamjCzwu46

Give to the Max Day / FSO Donations

Hey families! FSO is being asked to fund a lot this year - enrichment field trips and author visits and library materials and much more. We also hope to have funds for staff appreciation and other activities later this year. But that all takes money and we need your help to make sure we can keep saying "yes" to staff and student requests for support. This Thursday is Give To The Max day and if you are able to make an online donation to support the work - we would appreciate that! Donations of any amount are welcome! Don't want to give online, but still want to give? You can bring cash and checks to the main office. More information on FSO available on our webpage. All donations to the FSO are tax deductible (Tax ID: 81-1445725)

Navigating Social Media with Your Middle Schooler

Please join us for our next meeting this Thursday, November 21st at 5:30 PM in the library. The topic will be "Navigating Social Media With Your Middle Schooler" This is a repeat of a workshop presented last spring in partnership with Search Institue and Change Inc. Childcare available. If you need transportation arranged in order to attend, please call the main office at 651-293-8860. Hope to see you there!

Keep Connected Family Engagement Partnership with Search Institute and Change Inc.:

We are honored to once again partner with Search Institute and Change Inc. to offer a pilot program to Hidden River families this year as we work to strengthen relationships within families and among Hidden River families through a generous grant. Keep Connected 360 offers resources to families, including tips, ideas, activities and learning opportunities to support strong family relationships.

This Week’s Talk Starters Focus: Encourage each other to stretch toward goals. This is a great way to CHALLENGE GROWTH in your family relationships.

When you have a few minutes, ask other family members a question or two. Enjoy the conversation!

• What is a “stretch goal” you have for yourself? (A stretch goal is a goal that you will only accomplish with a lot of effort—if you “stretch” to reach it.) How can others in your family encourage you?
• Who is someone who pushes you (not too much and not too little) to reach toward your own goals or dreams? How does their encouragement help you?