Hidden River Newsletter
Week of October 14 - 18, 2024
Weekly Reminders
SAVE THE DATES:
Mon., Oct. 14th - Indigenous Peoples Day (Celebrate at AIMS - see photo for more info)
Tues., Oct. 15th - Mid Quarter 1 Conferences in-person 4:00-7:00pm (Info Here)
Wed., Oct. 16th - Unity Day Unity Day for Bullying Prevention Month! (Wear Orange!) More info here
Thurs. & Fri, Oct. 17th & 18th - NO SCHOOL (MEA Break)
Next Week (10/21-10/25)
Mon., Oct. 21st - Picture Re-Take Day
Thurs., Oct. 24th - FSO Meeting from 5:30-7:00 in the Library
Hello Otter Families!
It has been my pleasure to meet so many of you at our school events these past weeks. A huge SHOUT OUT to the DADs who have helped out with officiating at some of our athletic competitions! A huge THANK YOU to those families who provided nourishment for the staff on the evening of conferences! AND Thank you to all families who attended the first night of conferences! Partnering with families is an important piece to our students academic success!
Just a reminder, we have one more night of conferences next Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 4-7p.m. We hope to see you back, if you were unable to connect with all your student's teachers and especially if you missed the first night. PLEASE check out our Lost and Found!!!!!
We are in the midst of our fall School Climate Survey and invite our families to participate as well. Please take a few minutes to complete this SURVEY CLICK HERE.
Finally, next week is MEA and there is no school on Thursday, Oct. 17 and Friday, Oct 18. Enjoy the long weekend.
Sincerely,
Ms. Vibar
School Information
Safety Drill: We will have our 3rd Fire/Temporary Evacuation Drill next Tuesday, October 15 @ 11:15 AM. The Saint Paul Fire Department will be present for the drill. During the drill, firefighters will observe staff and student performance and offer recommendations to make the drill more efficient and effective.
Fall Conferences: Tuesday, October 15th from 4:00-7:00pm, all teachers are located on the first floor and counselors are available to print schedules more info here.
Parking Reminder when visiting HRMS for evening events: Please remember our school is located in a residential area and observe our neighbors' sidewalks and driveways when parking on street.
You may park along Albert Street by our front doors after 3:30 p.m. Finally, drive slowly as many students utilize our green spaces!
Picture Re-Take Day: Picture retake day will be Monday, October 21st
Schoology Help: Click the link below to learn more about Schoology and how to check your students' grades quick and easy. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cQr2t88CDddS8sc9r4B2OMOjDFN571Ou/view?usp=sharing
Extended Day Learning (EDL)
Hello Otter Families,
This is Ms.Lopez bringing you news about our new Extended Day Learning (EDL) program, set to start October 21st, 2024. The slide show below has all the information about the program, classes being offered and enrollment, which is towards the end.
Reminder : please read transportation!!!
BOYS OF HOPE & GIRLS TAKING ACTION flyers!!
I look forward to seeing all the kiddos after school this year!
Thank you,
Ms. Lopez
Classroom Updates
Check out Ms. Skaja's game room for some spooky math fun!
Math Challenge
Are you up for the challenge? Count carefully to determine how many triangles are shown in the image. Watch the video to check your answer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EU3FlKj-3M
Family-Staff Organization (FSO)
Evening Conferences: Can you spare an hour to help the FSO inform caregivers of what FSO does and how they can get involved, sign-up here for a shift on Tuesday, October 15.
Save the Date for our next meeting on Thursday, October 24th at 5:30 PM in the library. The topic will be "Relationships that Matter: 5 Keys to Helping Your Child Succeed." Looking for ways to better connect with your middle schooler? Join us for a workshop where parents and caregivers like you will explore 5 keys to a strong relationship with their children. You will be invited to share your own ideas and have the opportunity to learn from and connect with others. This topic will be presented in partnership with Search Institue and Change Inc. If you are available, please come early for a short meeting at 5 PM to help us brainstorm ways for the FSO to fundraise this school year!
Box Tops For Education Fundraising
October has some great Box Tops bonus opportunities! Refer a friend in October and get 50 Box Tops ($5) for Hidden River. Mark your calendars for Box Tops week from October 14 to 20, when each Box Top is worth twice as much! We are 5% to our $500 goal for this year. If you haven’t started scanning yet, go to your phone’s app store and download the Box Tops for Education app, then use code SW407DT3 to get an even bigger bonus after scanning your 1st receipt!
Octubre tiene algunas grandes oportunidades de bonos Box Tops! Recomiende a un amigo en octubre, y recibe 50 Box Tops ($5) para Hidden River. Marque sus calendarios para la semana de Top Box del 14 al 20 de octubre, cuando cada Top Box vale el doble! Estamos 5% a nuestra meta de $500 para este año. Gran trabajo de escaneo! Si aún no has empezado a escanear, ve a la tienda de aplicaciones de tu teléfono y descarga la aplicación Box Tops for Education, luego usa el código SW407DT3 para obtener un bono aún mayor después de escanear tu primer recibo.
Athletics
Registration for winter sports (wrestling, girls’ basketball) begins 10/14/24. If you are interested in your child participating in a winter sport scan the QR code or use the link below. If your child has a sports physical on file you only need to register for the sport they want to play.
GOOD NEWS! We now have after school bussing on Mon/Wed only. Parents will still need to pick up on Tue/Thurs after practice.
Sign-up Link - https://spps-ar.rschooltoday.com/viewmyaccount
Sign-up Help Link - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mZKh2qor4Zw567rVYvm_mHPHQ_-Wep9TQ-OGTMf1F1A/edit?usp=sharing
Ms. Nell
***Wrestling***
The Hidden River Wrestling Team is seeking volunteers to help with practices and matches. Anyone interested should email Coach Newby, matthew.newby@spps.org.
Literacy Corner
6th Grade Book Wish List - Purchase here https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F65T4VV3RTYX?ref_=wl_share)
Hidden River Renovation Update!!
Here is the monthly update for the Hidden River Middle School construction project, which can also be found on the project website on the right-hand sidebar.