Miners in the Middle

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we move into the final stretch of October, we have several important events to share with you.

8th Grade Reality Check
This Wednesday, October 30, our 8th graders will participate in the Reality Check at the Southeast EXPO Center. We will leave school around 11:45 and return by 2:45. Reality Check provides students a “real life” financial glimpse into adulthood. They’ll choose a career, receive a salary, and visit booths to budget for expenses such as housing, insurance, utilities, transportation, meals, and more. This is a fantastic, hands-on opportunity to experience financial decision-making in an interactive way. Here’s the schedule for the day:

• 12:30 p.m. – Welcome and Instructions
• 12:45 p.m. – Housing overview (Whole Group)
• 1:00 p.m. – Students visit remaining booths
• 2:00 p.m. – Budget review and debrief
• 2:15 p.m. – Dismiss

Please try to avoid scheduling appointments during this time. If your child needs to remain at school instead of attending the event, please contact us to make those arrangements.

Red Ribbon Week Continues!
We are in the final days of Red Ribbon Week® 2024, and we encourage all students to join us in the dress-up days (must meet school dress code except for hats on hat days), contests, and activities. Last Friday, students participated in a Healthy Living Assembly led by the Choctaw Nation Healthy Youth Program, reinforcing the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. While our students engage in meaningful activities and discussions here at school, we encourage you to continue the conversation at home.

School Picture Retakes

Retakes will be this Thursday, Oct. 31st, for anyone who missed pictures the first time.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to a great week ahead!

Sincerely,
Nicole Green

Principal

• Red Ribbon Week Continues - Classic Movies Theme
  "Keep it Classy, Keep it Drug-Free: Live a Legendary Life!"
  Wear Black & White or Old-Timey Accessories

• Red Ribbon Week Continues - Comedy Movies Theme
  "Laughter is the Best Medicine—Say No to Drugs!"
  Wear Funny/Silly Outfits, Mismatched Clothes, Crazy Hats/Hair/Socks
• 6th Grade Basketball @ Haywood Tournament
  Girls @ 11:30, Boys @ 12:15

• Red Ribbon Week Continues - Action/Adventure Movies Theme
  "Stay Drug-Free and Live Your Own Epic Adventure!"
  Wear Camo, Adventure/Hiking Clothes
• Middle School FCA 7:35-7:50AM - Old Gym (Now every Wednesday morning!)
• 8th Grade Realty Check, Southeast EXPO - for all 8th graders: leaving at 11:45, returning 2:45
• 6th Grade Basketball @ Haywood Tournament, TBD

• Red Ribbon Week Final Day - Holiday Movies Theme
  "Give Yourself the Gift of a Drug-Free Life!"
  Wear Your Halloween Costume (No masks or full face paint), Favorite Christmas or Holiday Clothes/Accessories
• School Picture Retakes
• 6th Grade Basketball @ Haywood Tournament, TBD

• Native American Cultural Day - Assembly at 12:30
• 6th Grade Basketball @ Haywood Tournament, TBD

These are our school-wide expectations for our students. Positive behavior fosters an environment where ALL students can learn and grow. It is our hope that our HMS families will discuss our school-wide behavior expectations and encourage positive behaviors at school and home.

Our school-wide expectations extend beyond the classroom. It is important that students also realize they are accountable for their behaviors in the hallway, cafeteria and at all school sponsored activities on and off campus.

6th Grade Basketball hosts Oktaha

4th grade starts @ 10am followed by 5th grade then 6th grade

6th Grade Basketball hosts Coalgate

4th grade starts at 4pm, followed by 5th grade then 6th grade

Middle School Basketball travels to Talihina

4 games starting at 11am

Middle School Basketball vs Heavener, 5pm

Girls - away, Boys - home

NO SCHOOL STUDENTS - Staff Work Day

Middle School Basketball hosts Talihina

4 games starting at 5pm

STAR Reading Test - 2nd Benchmark

Middle School Basketball travels to Wilburton

4 games starting at 11am

Parents/Guardians: If you don't already have a login for Sylogist™Ed to monitor grades and attendance please email Mrs. Cooper in the Middle School office at amycooper@hartshorne.k12.ok.us and she can create your account.