Hidden River Newsletter

SAVE THE DATES - This Week:

Mon., June 9th - 8th Grade Celebration from 9:30-10:30am @ Hutton Arena Hamline University

Tues., June 10th - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!

• 6th grade field trip to PINZ 9:30am-1:00pm

• 7th grade field trip to Skateville 9:30am-1:00pm

• 8th grade field trip to ValleyFair 9:15am-6:00pm

Next Week (6/11-9/1) SUMMER BREAK!!

Wed., August 27th - Back to School/Open House Night 4:00-7:00pm at Hidden River Middle School

8th Grade Celebration:

• When: 9:30-10:30am, Monday June 9th
• Where: Hutton Arena on Hamline University's Campus (1569 Hewitt Ave, St Paul, MN 55104)
• Who: Family or friends of Hidden River 8th graders
• Parking: Any lot on campus is open, parking lot B near Hewitt and Pascal is the closest to Hutton Arena
• Cost: Free!
• Student Sign Out: Parents and Guardians are welcome to sign students out after the Celebration
• Food and Drink: Food and drink is not allowed on campus
• *Please note that students will be walking from Hidden River to Hutton Arena in the morning (approximately ¾ of a mile). Consider weather and footwear before leaving home. Students also need to get their walking field trip permission slips signed by June 6th.

Yearbooks: They were distributed on Friday to all 8th grade students, as well as those who preordered them. We have a limited number left, and students can purchase them for $20. Please connect with Ms. Lopez or Ms. Nina to purchase a yearbook.

Hello HRMS Families!

As the school year comes to an end, I would like to take a moment to THANK all our families whose support is critical to our student success! Thank you for checking Schoology and in with your student to complete school work; attending conferences and FSO meetings; supporting field trip scholarships; attending after school activities whether athletics, EDL, music concerts or our school play and ensuring your student is well rested and prepared for school each day. Parents, Guardians and family members do some "heavy lifting" so we can "do school" every day! THANK YOU!

I would be remiss if I did not also THANK our amazing teachers and support staff! There is so much they do that goes above and beyond the job description! Grateful to work with an amazing staff.

Finally, I wish our 8th graders transitioning to High School the very best!

Have a great last two days of school and enjoy the summer! Check out some awesome summer learning programs for your student at the end of the newsletter!

Sincerely,

Principal Vibar

If you are interested in playing a sport next year, get your sports physical done this summer. Sports physicals are good for 3 years.

• TCO - Free Sports Physicals
• CVS - Minute Clinic Sports Physicals
• Health Start - School Clinic Sport Physicals
• TRIA - Free Sports Physicals

**The athletic department is looking for donations for Next Year's Gear. We are hoping to supply the Baseball/Soccer teams with uniforms next year. All checks can be made out to HRMS Athletics. Cash is accepted as well.

Keep Connected Family Engagement Partnership with Search Institute and Change Inc.:

As you might be aware, Hidden River has partnered with Search Institute and Change Inc. to offer the Keep Connected program to students and their families this year. Keep Connected offers resources to families, including tips, ideas, activities and learning opportunities to support strong family relationships.

Family Talk Starters - This Week’s Focus: Help each other complete tasks and achieve goals. This is a great way to PROVIDE SUPPORT through family relationships.

When you have a few minutes, ask other family members a question or two. Enjoy the conversation!

• When have people tried to help you or support you when you didn’t really want it? How did you deal with that? What might you do next time?
• What are some things you enjoy doing that can help other family members when they need it?
• What do you find to be rewarding about supporting each other in completing tasks and achieving goals?

Please help us improve Family Talk Sparks by completing this short survey by June 10th. For your time you will be entered to win one of two $25 Amazon gift cards!