Tiger Quarterly

We are excited to share the second edition of Tiger Quarterly--a newsletter created for students, by students! In this issue, you’ll find highlights from recent events, learn all about Advisory, and updates from Student Council and the Winter Athletics Program. We’ve worked hard to make this newsletter something you'd like to read.

Thank you for checking it out, and we hope you enjoy reading as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

Tiger Pride, Enjoy the Ride!

Hoboken Middle School Newsletter Club

On December 18th, HMS Tigers got to participate in their first Tiger Pride Assembly of the school year. The Grade Level Assemblies celebrated Marking Period 1 achievements and our HMS community. Many students were recognized for receiving Marking Period 1 Honors and High Honors. In addition to academic recognition, Ms. Falcone awarded a student from each grade with the Guidance Counselor Character award; congratulations to Maren DeCock, Zamiyah Serette, and Nina Sirota. Mr. Sorafine also recognized 8th grader Chance Rivera as winning the Principal's Award. Congratulations to all of our winners! During the Tiger Assembly, students competed against other Tiger Teams in Minute-to-Win-It Games such as Walrus, Stack Attack, A Bit Dicey, and Face the Cookie. Team members were challenged with a tricky task that had to be achieved in 60 seconds! All Tiger Teams did a fantastic job and truly showed their commitment to their teams.

This school year, Hoboken Middle School is proud to introduce its new Advisory Program, designed to strengthen our school community and create a positive environment for all students. Since September, students have met with their Tiger Advisory Dens twice a month to engage in meaningful lessons centered around monthly themes such as building community, taking initiative as learners, being upstanders, and taking action. Our Advisory Program is rooted in fostering strong relationships among students, staff, and the larger community, while empowering students with the skills and resilience needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. During Advisory sessions, students also review their grades, attendance, and tardies through OnCourse, reflecting on their "grows" and "glows" with their Advisor to celebrate successes and identify areas for growth. Together, we are creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can grow personally and academically.

Hoboken Middle School Student Council was super busy in Marking Period 2! Student Council held an election, spread holiday cheer by passing out Candy Cane Grams to every student with the PTO, organized a Coast to Coast Fundraiser for a school affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, and organized The Great Kindness Challenge. During The Great Kindness Challenge, Student Council delivered notes of encouragement and kindness to Empire Coffee for “Coffee Kindness Day.” Student Council even made it to Empire's Instagram page! Student Council is excited to plan HMS's 1st Annual Snow Ball, help out with the PTO Basketball Game, and plan our spring dances.

During the week of December 16th, spelling bees were held in all ELA classes. The in-class spelling bees were quite competitive! Congratulations to those who moved onto the HMS School-Wide Spelling Bee on January 8th, 2025. The school-wide spelling bee lasted 21 rounds. We had 25 spellers competing and they all did an outstanding job. Congratulations to Logan Power who is bound for the Hudson County Spelling Bee on February 8th. Best of luck Logan! A special thank you to the HMS ELA teachers, Ms. Falcone, Dr. B. and of course all of our spellers!

HMS students in all grades visited the Buehler Challenger & Science Center in Paramus, NJ from from January 21st-January 31st. Students participated in the Expedition Mars program. Students had the opportunity to fly in a space mission beyond their wildest dreams in the challenger simulator. Students did a fantastic job of collaborating with one another for a successful mission!

Congratulations to Hoboken Middle School's Teacher of the Year, Mr. Patrick Benson, and Hoboken Middle School's Educational Specialist of the Year, Ms. Francesca Shankoff. Thank you for all you do for our school, our students, our staff, and the Hoboken Community! Mr. Benson and Ms. Shankoff will be recognized at the Board of Education Meeting in March!

Hoboken Middle School is proud to announce that the winter athletics program is off to a strong start! Our winter sports teams, including basketball and wrestling are demonstrating dedication, teamwork, and school spirit both on and off the court. As the season progresses, we look forward to seeing our teams continue to grow, compete, and represent Hoboken Middle School. Enjoy the Ride!

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February 13th: 1 O'Clock Dismissal

February 14th-17th: No School

February 26th: Try-Out's for Newsies

February 27th: HMS 1st Annual Snow Ball

February 28th: Callbacks for Newsies

March 3rd: First rehearsal for Newsies 3:15-6 PM (check rehearsal schedule to see if you are needed)

March 27th: HMS PTO Staff/Parent vs. Student Basketball Game