Family 2-24 through 2-28

Our students and school had an exciting week last week. HRMS students have recently met with Mr. DeRight about elective choices for next school year, we had an amazing Special Olympics morning with a couple of our classes and their helpers, our Ag students continued to display their hard work at the fair, our basketball teams traveled to Neptune Middle and our competition cheer team showed off their amazing routine.

During this coming week, our 8th graders who are heading to Harmony High School will meet with their future counselors and our basketball teams will play in two games. Track and Field season is quickly approaching along with Girls Flag Football, not to mention all of the clubs we have occurring throughout the week.

Students, if you have not found a connection or activity at school, it's not too late. Check out the athletics and special interest clubs we're hosting. We'd love to see you join!

Harmony High School Counselors will be visiting our campus to talk with our 8th graders on Thursday, February 27 and Friday, February 28.

Thursday will be a WIN presentation to all eighth graders to discuss core and elective high school classes. 9th grade course selection sheets will be given out at the end of the presentation.

Parents: Please go over the selection sheet with your child and make sure they bring it to school on Friday.

Friday: Harmony High School counselors will meet individually with each 8th grader to go over their high school course selection sheet. History teachers will be bringing their students down to the media center.

Next week, HRMS Basketball is hitting the court!

📅 Feb. 24 - AWAY Game @ Canoe Creek K-8
📅 Feb. 27 - HOME Game vs Voyager K-8

⏰ Both games at 6:00PM

🎉 Theme Night Alert: WHITE OUT NIGHT!
Wear your white to show your support and school spirit in the gym! 🤍

🔥 Don't miss out – grab your tickets now on Go Fan! 🔥

#HRMSBasketball #GameTime #GoFan #BasketballSeason #SupportOurTeam

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Calling all athletes! It's time to get ready for Track & Field season! 🏅

📅 Tryouts: March 5, 6 and 11
📍 Location: HRMS
⏰ Time: Right after school ends

Whether you're a sprinter, jumper, or distance runner, we want YOU to join the team! 💪

Get ready to run, jump, and throw your way to success! 🏆

#TrackAndField #HRMSAthletics #Tryouts #JoinTheTeam #LetsGo

Get ready, HRMS! Flag Football season is almost here and we can’t wait to see you on the field! 🏃‍♀️💨

📅 Tryout Dates – Coming soon!
⚠️ Important: Make sure your Aktivate profile is updated and Impact test is completed before tryouts!

If you have any questions, see Mrs. Vazquez for more info! 🏆

#FlagFootball #HRMSAthletics #GetReady #FootballSeason

Leadership Club: Tuesday the 25th at 8am in the Media Center

Math Club: Friday, 2/28 at 8:30am in the Media Center

Art Club: Thursday, Feb 27 after school in the Art Room

PBIS: Wednesday, 8:30am

Dungeons & Dragons: Tuesday, 4:45 – 5:45

Chorus: Will meet this week, see Mr. Baez

NJHS: No meeting this week

It's Scholastic Book Fair time! Starting next week from March 3-7, come experience the limitless possibilities of books. Every purchase benefits our school. Check us out online at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/harmonymiddleschool

This week we will focus on some Florida facts. Did you know that Bethune Beach is an important place in Florida’s Black history because it was the only beach in Volusia County where African Americans could go during segregation. Bethune Beach is located in New Smyrna and near Daytona. The beach was named after Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, a famous civil rights leader. Today, Bethune Beach is a peaceful place where everyone can enjoy the beautiful surroundings and remember its historical significance.

Mary McLeod Bethune was an amazing teacher and leader who helped many people. She was born in 1875 to parents who were once enslaved, but she worked hard and became a teacher. Mary started a school for African American girls in Florida, which later became Bethune Cookman College in Daytona Beach. She also worked with important leaders to make sure everyone had the chance to learn and succeed.

Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs was the first African American to be Florida’s Secretary of State. He also helped start Florida’s first public school system. Gibbs was born free in Philadelphia and worked hard to get an education. His efforts made a big difference in Florida’s history.

Judge Joseph W. Hatchett was the first African American to serve on Florida’s Supreme Court. He was known for being fair and wise. Judge Hatchett also served as a federal judge and worked to make sure everyone was treated equally. His work helped make the legal system better for all people.

Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM at Gateway High School. This is a FREE in-person event! This event is an opportunity for parents, students, and their families to learn about community resources available for individuals with disabilities including financial aid, college, career training, supported living, and much more!

Below are the slides that were shared with all 8th grade students during the assembly and their science classes.