• 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.

MONDAY, JANUARY 8

• Cooking Club (B), 2:50-3:50, N108
• Drawing Club, 2:50-3:50, W102
• Minecraft Club, 2:50-3:50, W203
• Basketball: HP @ Voyager MS, 7th @ 3:45, 8th @ 5:00
• Volleyball: HP vs Voyager MS, 7th @ 3:45, 8th @ 5:15

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9

• Coffee with the Principal 8:30, Library
• Game Club, 2:50-3:50, N104
• Student Faith & Fellowship, 2:50-3:50, N211
• HP Music Booster Meeting, 7:00
  

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10

• Chess Club STARTS, 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
• Basketball: HP @ Olympic View MS, 7th @ 3:45, 8th @ 5:15
• Volleyball: HP vs Olympic View MS, 7th @ 3:45, 8th @ 5:15

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11

• MLK Assembly
• QSA Club, 2:50-3:50, N202
• Social Justice Club, 2:50-3:50, W105
• NJHS Meeting, 2:50-3:50, Library

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12

• LIT Day Dismissal, 1:30

Reminder: The HP School Library is open after school Monday-Thursday, 2:45-4:00.

JANUARY

• 15 - NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
• 16-19 - Spirit Week
• 16 - 7/8 Girls Basketball STARTS, 3:00-5:00, Gym
• 18 - Hawk Pride Assembly
• 19 - Advanced Choir & Orchestra Field Trip
• 25 - Ice Cream Bars @ lunches
• 26 - HP Group Photos (stay tuned for more details)

Happy New Year families!

​Come ​share a cup of coffee with us.

We value your participation and feedback. Parents are invited and welcome to join us monthly to receive the latest news and events on campus. Coffee with Principal Coram is the time for parents to ask questions and/or share concerns that will positively impact student academic achievement. This is also a great opportunity to meet other parents and share in celebrating the school’s progress. All families are welcome!

Date: January 9th, 2024
Time: 8:30 am
Location: HP library

Hope to see you there!

All band students will be required to have their concert band and jazz band uniforms for the yearbook picture day on Friday January 26th! This will be a graded activity and students must be in uniform to be in the picture. Students should look at the posted picture schedule to know when to leave class for their group’s picture.

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.

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.

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!

January 16th, February 6th,

March 12th, April 16th

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 Sign Up

Hawks' Nest volunteers do need to be PTO members. Parents/Guardians can join via our website:

www.harbourpointepto.com.

Join Harbour Pointe Middle School PTO Facebook

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 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.

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)

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

Soccer

• Coaches: Grace Martinez (girls) & Jim Beirne (boys)
• Practice Monday-Thursday, 3:00-5:00 PM/Fridays, 1:30-3:30 PM
• 7th & 8th grade boys and girls, team selection

Boys Basketball

• Coaches: Jason Entler (8th) & Tony Davis (7th)
• Practice Monday-Friday (6:30-8:00 AM or 3:00-5:00 PM)
• 7th & 8th grade boys, team selection

Volleyball

• Coaches: Lexi Shilling-Beach (8th) & Deanne Stewart (7th)
• Practice Monday-Friday (6:30-8:00 AM or 3:00-5:00 PM)
• 7th & 8th grade girls, team selection

Returning to school after winter break can be challenging for many middle school students, as they transition from a period of relaxation to the routine of academic responsibilities. Here are some tips to help support your middle school student who may be feeling overwhelmed during this time:

• Establish a Routine:
• Gradually get back into a school routine with systems in place to get homework done.
• Ensure a consistent bedtime and wake-up time to regulate sleep patterns.
• Open communication:
• Create an open space for your child to express their feelings about returning to school.
• Ask questions about their concerns and anxieties related to school.
• Create a Plan:
• Encourage your students to make a list and prioritize tasks and missing work and focus on getting one thing done at a time.
• Encourage them to break down tasks into smaller more manageable parts to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
• Get Organized:
• Help your child organize their backpack and school supplies. Clean out all that old work they don’t need anymore!
• Be Patient and Understanding:
• It may take some time for student to re-adjust to the school routine and to regulate their emotions around it
• Be patient, supportive, and validate their feelings.

As always, if you feel like your student is struggling beyond a normal transition back to school, please don’t hesitate to reach out to their School Counselor for support options!

As you know from previous messaging via ParentSquare, HP counselors will be going into classrooms beginning next week to teach the Signs of Suicide curriculum to students across each grade level. SOS has been used by thousands of schools over the past few decades. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts. Our goal in teaching these lessons is that students will leave the lesson with a greater understanding of warning signs of depression/suicidality and a clear plan for how to involve adults to get help.

Harbour Pointe counselors will be implementing the SOS curriculum in ELA classes on the following days:

• 6th Grade: January 30 - February 1

If you do not wish for your child to participate in the SOS Middle School Program, please complete the google form linked below.

Opt Out Form: https://forms.gle/cV6gZVQSnpQjjzEV6

For more information on SOS, please visit this link: SOS Signs of Suicide for Parents (mindwise.org)

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!

Hello!

My name is Raylin Lucey, and I am the Student Support Advocate for HPMS. I connect students and families to resources and support within the community.

I can help students and families connect to…

• Food or Clothing
• Housing Resources
• Youth Shelters
• Resources for paying bills
• Mental Health Therapists
• Support Groups
• Health Insurance
• Documentation - Birth Cert, ID, DACA, Social Security
• State and federal assistance
• Legal Resources
• LGBTQAI+ Supports
• BIPOC Supports
• A safe place to talk and more...

Click THIS LINK to refer a student / family to the SSA for help

Raylin Lucey He / Him

Student Support Advocate | Harbour Pointe Middle School

Office 425-366-5128 | Cell 425-231-2603

Office Hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ 7AM-3:30PM, Tue @ 10AM-6:30PM

“Everyone is still healing from things they don’t talk about so be kind.” – Mike Foster

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

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.

• 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.

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!

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.

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.

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.