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Dear Hastings Families,

As you’re reading this week’s edition of our Family Flier, I’m happy to share that our students have completed the ELA portion of the Ohio State Test. They worked hard, stayed focused, and gave their best effort—and we’re proud of them! For those students who were absent, there will be opportunities to complete makeup testing in the days ahead.

Looking ahead, the Math State Assessments are scheduled for Monday, April 22nd and Tuesday, April 23rd. A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast can go a long way in helping students feel ready to tackle these important assessments.

A quick calendar reminder: There is no school for students on Thursday, April 18th. I hope this extended weekend provides your family with time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some time together.

With Spring arriving, we’ve noticed more students riding their bikes to school—which is fantastic! We do ask for your help in reminding students to dismount and walk their bikes once they reach our school parking lot. Our lot is quite busy during arrival and dismissal times, and safety is always our top priority. Likewise, I encourage our drivers to be extra cautious and watch closely for our young cyclists. The last thing we’d ever want is for someone to get hurt.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school community safe and strong. Have a wonderful weekend!

Warmly,

Penny Stires

Food Delivery

As a reminder, students are unable to have food delivered to the building for any reason. Please know this includes both students ordering it for themselves and family members ordering the food for their child. Thank you!

We’re shell-ebrating a fun new addition to the Hastings office

Meet Mr. Pickles Lebron Hastings—yes, you read that right! 😄 It’s been a blast watching the kids interact with our new Cumberland Slider turtle. Earlier this week, students and staff submitted name suggestions, and after an intense (and very official) building-wide vote, we landed on the perfect name. Stop by and say hi to Mr. Pickles next time you’re in the building—he’s already feeling right at home and he loves the attention!

April 18th: No School for students

April 22nd - 23rd: Math Ohio State Test

April 29th: Science 8 Ohio State Test (8th Grade only)

April 29th: IPRs available in PowerSchool

May 5th - May 9th: Staff Appreciation Week!

May 6th: No School for students

May 13th - 16th: 8th Graders in Washington DC

May 15th: Class Socials for 6th and 7th Graders

Updated Immunization Records Needed

All students entering 7th grade are required to have on record proof of immunizations for school attendance. The two updated doses for 7th grade include Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and Meningitis (MCV4).

Please forward a copy of your student’s updated immunization record to:

hastingshealthclinic@uaschools.org or bring a hard copy to the school office.

Board Policy for reference: po 5320

UA School Board Policy

Ohio School Required Immunizations for School

Ohio Immunization Requirements for School Attendance 2025-26

2026 Student Trip Meeting

We’re excited to invite you to an informational meeting about the upcoming 2026 student trip to Central Europe, featuring Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary!

📅 Date: Thursday, April 10th
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: High School, Room 2106

Join us to learn more about the itinerary, educational opportunities, and how your student can be part of this unforgettable experience.

FBI Museum Form

Please see your email from Thursday, May 27th regarding the FBI Museum permission form. Please complete this ASAP.

Mandatory Student and Parent/Guardian Meeting

Each student attending the Washington DC trip must attend one of the following with their parent/guardian.

April 30th @ 7:30pm - Jones Middle School

May 1st @ 7:30pm - Hastings Middle School

Medications for the Washington, DC Trip

All PRESCRIPTION meds and forms due by April 25th!

Preparation

• Each medication has a Medication Authorization form* completed by

• 1. parent and

• 2. prescribing physician

• Each medication is brought to the school by a parent/adult

• Each medication has ONLY THE EXACT AMOUNT NEEDED for the trip in its PHARMACY-LABELED CONTAINER

• Each medication and form is reviewed by nurse with parent present at drop of for clarity/verification

• Morning medication doses are given at home on Tuesday before leaving

• Empty bottles can be sent home with student or picked up as indicated by parent the following week

Prescription Medication Authorization Form

(If you would like another copy of the form emailed to you, please contact our nurse Lisa Fleege at hastingshealthclinic@uaschools.org or 614-487-5100 ext. 4003)

Dates: May 13, 2025 - May 16, 2025

Website: www.studentadventures.org

Trip Code: HMS2514

Questions?: Cathy Johnson or Evie Lay

Middle School students in Upper Arlington are asked to complete five hours of community service each year. If your child is volunteering anywhere this year or even just out shoveling a neighbor’s driveway (and not getting paid), those things count toward hours.

The information about community service and logging hours is on the Hastings website: https://hastings.uaschools.org/academic-program/community-service

We will be working with students to help them log hours later this month. Students should see their grade level counselor if they have questions.

6th Grade: Tina Farbizo, tfarbizo@uaschools.org

7th Grade: Catherine Shapiro, cshapiro@uaschools.org

8th Grade: Kelly Dainton, kdainton@uaschools.org

You Belong UA District Family Book Read

This spring, the district is offering a family engagement opportunity through the You Belong UA Family Book Read. In this second year of the event, we are inviting families to journey through Nic Stone’s book Clean Getaway together and then gather with us at the Amelita Mirolo Barn for a family “book talk” from 6:30 - 8 p.m., May 1, 2025.

New this year, UAHS students in our Teaching Professions Pathway will facilitate the book talk for students and families on May 1. This activity is a part of their curricular experience, and we hope to welcome families in support of their learning.

Families can read about Clean Getaway in several locations:

• https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/clean-getaway

• https://readingmiddlegrade.com/clean-getaway-nic-stone-review/

• Richland Library Review

• GoodReads

• UASchools Catalog Description

Let us know that you will be reading with us! Click here if you will be reading the book and to RSVP for the May 1 event. RSVPs are requested by April 18, 2025.

If you have questions or would like additional support to obtain Clean Getaway, please email kmanderson@uaschools.org.

Transportation Questions: schoolbusquestions@uaschools.org or call 614-487-6477

Upper Arlington Schools Lunch Information link: https://www.uaschools.org/NutritionalServices.aspx

PowerSchool Parent Portal: https://ps-uar.metasolutions.net/public/home.html

If you need assistance logging into PowerSchool, you may reach out to: familytechhelp@uaschools.org

Student Fees/SPS EZpay: https://www.spsezpay.com/upperarlington/login.aspx