June

• 3. 8th Grade Transition Presentation, 5:30 @ HHS
• 3. After School Program Field Trip to Ocean Shores, 1-6 pm
• 7. 1:15 Early Release
• 7. 8th Grade Dance @ HHS
• 12. Grad Parade of HSD
• 12. Day 1 8th Grade orientation @ HHS
• 12. 8th Grade @ Class Day-HHS
• 13. Day 2 8th Grade Orientation @ HHS
• 13. Cub Club meeting-6:00-HMS Library
• 14. 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony-11:30 @ HHS
• 14. HHS Graduation, 6:00
• 17. HMS Field Day and Awards Assemblies
• 17. 1:15 Early Dismissal
• 18. Last Day of School, 11:20 Dismissal
• 19. Holiday, HSD schools all closed.
• 28. HMS Office Closed until August.

The week of June 3-7 is Summer Spirit Week!

Here is a listing of the days:

• Monday: Neon/Color Day (wear neon or all one color)
• Tuesday: Sports/Jersey Day
• Wednesday: Zoom to Work or Dress Like a Job Day (okay, I had to have this one explained to me too....Zoom to Work: Pajamas, sweats or shorts with professional attire up top...Dress Like a Job--Dress up as a job ex. Construction Worker, etc.)
• Thursday: Hawaiian Day or Vacation Dad Day (doing our part to keep the Hawaiian shirt industry going)
• Friday: White Out or Black Out Day-Wear all white or all black attire. Woohoo!
• Just some pointers on Vacation Dad Day from a vacationing dad...the tube socks need to be at least calf high with the sandals, and bonus points for a fanny pack.

HMS 8th Grade Families: On Monday, June 3, the high school is hosting an evening for our 8th grade families featuring Pizza and a guest speaker who will speak about overcoming the challenges of the 8th to 9th grade transition. It is HIGHLY recommended. Pizza will be served at 5:30 in the HHS Student Center, and the speaker will present beginning at 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you there, and if your kid is busy, it's great information for parents.

Our 8th graders will be busy in June! Following is some information for our 8th Grade students and families as they prepare to make the transition to high school!

• Wednesday, June 12--8th Grade students will go to the high school for a 2 hour orientation with a tour given by HHS students. Students will return to the middle school to eat lunch, and then attend HHS Class Day ceremony in the high school gym.
• Thursday, June 13--Its back to HHS for our soon to be Grizzlies. They will have a chance to experience their schedule for next year and meet their teachers. There will be other events and presentations for them on this day.
• Friday, June 14--Our 8th Graders will start their day with a mandatory practice for the moving up assembly later that day. Students will start at HMS at their normal time. Depending upon weather, the high school will either be practicing at Olympic Stadium, or their gym. If the high school needs the gym, we will practice in the HMS gym. At the end of practice (9:30-10:00) Students have the option to go home with parental permission needed for that, or to stay at school. Students need to be back at the HS Gym by 11:10 so we can ensure they are all there. The ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. After the ceremony there is time for pictures, a "to go" treat, and 8th graders are dismissed for the day.
• 8th Graders will do their locker clean out on Monday, June 17. Please make sure to clear fines and return any library books or school materials. Dismissal is at 1:15 for all students on Monday, and it is our field day.
• Last day of school is June 18.

Here at Hoquiam Middle School, one educator stands out as a beacon of excellence, dedication, and innovation. Cindy Falla, a seasoned educator with a passion for nurturing young minds, has become a cornerstone of inspiration for both her colleagues and students alike.

Mrs. Falla is renowned for her unwavering commitment to setting high expectations for her students. Believing in their potential, she challenges them to reach new heights academically and personally. With a committed and nurturing approach, she cultivates an environment where mediocrity is simply not an option. Her students rise to the occasion, surprising even themselves with their capabilities

Trust is the cornerstone of Mrs. Falla’s classroom. She understands that fostering strong relationships with her students is paramount to their success. By actively listening, empathizing, and providing unwavering support, she creates a safe space where students feel valued, understood, and empowered to take risks in their learning journey.

At the forefront of educational innovation, Mrs. Falla continuously explores new teaching techniques and technologies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. From incorporating interactive multimedia presentations to gamifying lessons, she keeps her classroom dynamic and stimulating. Mrs. Falla’s creative approach captivates her students' imaginations and fosters a love for learning.

Mrs. Falla’s impact extends far beyond the confines of her classroom. As the coach for the school’s Knowledge Bowl team, Mrs. Falla brilliantly leads her students to achieving excellence during their competitions with other schools. She creates an opportunity for students to thrive outside of the classroom while realizing their true potential as successful learners. To her peers, she generously shares her knowledge and expertise, inspiring them to embrace change and adapt to the evolving landscape of education. Her dedication to professional development and collaboration enriches the entire school community, making her a cherished asset to Hoquiam Middle School.

In conclusion, Mrs. Cindy Falla exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional educator: high expectations, student trust, and innovative teaching techniques. Her passion for teaching, coupled with her unwavering commitment to student success, leaves an indelible mark on all who have the privilege of crossing paths with her. We salute Mrs. Falla for her tireless dedication to shaping the leaders of tomorrow and congratulate her on being a true beacon of inspiration in the field of education.

It is never too soon to ensure your student has all of the necessary forms and current physical needed to take part in sports next year. For newcomers to Hoquiam Middle School, we use Final Forms to house our athletic paperwork, and all forms must be completed and the athlete cleared before the first day of practice for the student to participate. Our Fall Sports are 7th and 8th grade Football, Girls Soccer, and Cross Country. Practices will begin in late August, and once we have those dates we will send out the information.

If you are looking for Final Forms, you can find it at this web address: https://hoquiam-wa.finalforms.com/

Parents need to create an account. Here is where you can find directions for making an account: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/sportshub2-uploads-prod/files/sites/2656/2020/12/14094353/Hoquiam-FinalForms_ParentPlaybook.pdf

When the sports schedules are built, you can see the Current Season Sports Schedule here: https://www.arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=33572

Please understand that contests can change at any time. We will work hard to keep you abreast of changes as we are made aware of them.

June 7: 1:15 Early Release

June 17-1:15 Early Release

June 18-11:20 Early Release-Last Day!

6th Grade

Aeriauna Shapansky--Alan Hernandez-Nieto--Alonso Aguilar--Amadeus Robison--Andres Carrada-Morelia--Andrew Hagen--Anthony Gunter--Ash'lynned Donovan-Iverson--Benjamin Silva--Brandon Frost--Cari Spellman--Carter Granberg--Charles Montoure-Hathaway--Chase Mealey--Christopher Acuna--Eli Jones--Emmanuel Ortiz--Grayson Black--Hunter Dewald--Isaac Fabian Avila--Jacob Ortuno--Juan Quintero-Arellano--Julian Nelson--Kamryn Arnold--Kenzie Stankavich--Kruz Calloway--Kyron Calica--Levi Peterson--Leviathan Larrson--Liam Perry--Logan Bloom--Lyric Ramstein--Maria Gum--Mason Merriman--Noah Longenbaugh--Nolan Roberts--Santiago Garcia--Sebrina Brock--Talon Leamer--Tenzin Sigafoos--Vernon Fox--Zoey Shope

7th Grade

Akeakamai Kendall--Bella Garcia--Cesar Gonzalez Nieto--Christofer Rodriguez--Eder Estrada-Portillo--Ethan Conner--Grady Abbott--Iker Garcia-Boyzo--Ivy Fairbairn--Izabell Deason--Konor Lilananh--Lucas Montoure--Maci Ramiskey--Madelynn Strickland--Maggi Quigg--Micayla Hynson--Nathan Gunderson--Owyn Golder--Peyton Weidman--Ryder Arnold--Samuel Billie-Luna--Sophia Craypo--Sphynx Levering-Perry--Stella Olson--Stephan Polequin, Jr.--Taylor Pettit--Teagan Bradshaw Pigott--Tyson Moore--Uriah Mefford-Stump

8th Grade

Aden Rice--Adrian Deason--Ainsleigh Boggs--Anita Hoover--Axel Garcia-Boyzo--Ayden Parker--Brylee Bloom--Christopher Heisen--Cody Sauer--Dagoberto Billie-Luna, Jr.--David Arenal-Lopez--Domingo Velasquez-Tercero--Dominic Impey--Ethan Matthews--Gavin Goodenough--Gerardo Talamantes--Guadalupe Verdejo-Ambrosio--Hannah Dhooghe--Haydyn Cron--Jasper Butler-Douglass--Jordyn Mills--Kadee Davison--Michael McLucas--Monica Garcia--Mya Holbrook--Nathaniel Furth--Nayalle Gum --Oscar Lugo--Said Cervantes--Talan Abbott--Taylor Smith

Counselor's Corner

May has gone by super fast. The school spent two weeks testing for the state test, SBA; and the 8th grade had an extra week testing science (WCAS). All students worked very hard!

We are already seeing anxieties reaching high levels with the ending of school and the up-coming transitions. Talking to your child now about how they are feeling about any transition that is coming helps them to understand transitions are a normal part of growing up. Giving them the tools now to understand and handle transitions will help as they grow into adults. I have included this great article about transitions.

Our 8th grade students will be practicing their schedule (not set in stone) June 12 and 13 as they spend the day at the high school. Our 5th grade students will be coming to the Middle School on June 13 for lunch and a tour. I know both grades are very anxious and nervous. But we are all very excited!!

Hope Squad

We have been talking about the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. How do we change our fixed mindset on an activity to a growth mindset? How do we talk ourselves out of the negative talk? How can we build up our friends? The team has been challenged with finding an activity that they may never have tried or are scared to try and try it. Even as adults it can be very hard to change our fixed mindset to an open mind about a topic.

Another topic we have discussed recently is the R in QPR. Yes, they have been trained how to speak with thier peers who are feeling sad, unwanted, or suicidal thoughts, and they do a great job. But what is being forgotten is the R-- REFER. It is very important that our students are talking with an adult about what they are hearing from their peers. Please help remind them they can always come to you or another safe adult.

Hope Squad-- Parent (English)

Hope Squad-- Parent (Spanish)

Attendance

It’s never too late to come back to school. #ShowingUpMatters, no matter how long you have been away. #ShowingUpMatters #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow

Our homeroom for the best attendance was Mr. Niemi's class!

We are down to 11 days!! Please make sure you are calling Mrs. Webber to excuse absences, 360-538-8221 or ewebber@hoquiam.net.

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Below are some new programs available in our community for parents. Please check them out.

3rd Quarter Honor Roll

Grade 8

Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)

Brittany Alcala Medina--Luna Santiago--Monica Garcia--Shayla Bradshaw Pigott

Grade 8

Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)

Ainsleigh Boggs--Andee Wilson--Caleb Gudino--Ecko Bisher--Gustavo Mendez Ordonez--Jordyn Mills JoshRandall Schuman--Kaprie Mong--Kaydence Coleman--Luciano Juarez--Maria Baires Ventura-- Michelle Reiher--Nathaniel Furth--Talan Hunt--Taylor Smith--Zeke James

Grade 8

Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)

Aaliyah Booth--Aaliyah Kennedy--Aleara Watkins--Anita Hoover--Cayden Keffer--Dustin Stewart, Jr.--Ethan Mathews--Hannah Dhooghe--Haydyn Cron--Hayden Pineda--Jade Myers-Betts--Jaxson Howard

--Joseph Goodenough--Kamden Fowler--Keagan Bille-Sansom--Koadah Barr--

Kyri Brown--Lyle Witt--Macen Campbell--Madison Gordon--

Madyson Lillie--Michael McLucas--Mya Holbrook--Nayalle Gum--

Olivia Madding--Reagan Monterroso--Winston Nesperoz--Yeraizy Vazquez

Grade 7

Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)

Ivy Fairbairn--Kenneth McCoy III--Maggi Quigg--Micayla Hynson--Stella Olson

Grade 7

Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)

Bella Garcia--Cesar Gonzalez Nieto--Farrah Gomez--Grady Abbott--Iza Frye--Jace Charley--Josue Osorio --Kane Mondragon--Kenny Canel Huinil--Lyndon Madison--Maci Ramiskey--Makalah Haskey-- Nathan Gunderson--Parker Swantek--Reaghan Madison--Rhonnijo Thompson--Tanner Shaw--Taylor Graham--Teagan Bradshaw Pigott--Ty Thao

Grade 7

Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)

Adalie Morton--Addison Jahner--Amelia Christy--Aubrey Mapel--Ava Butcher--Bethany Betancourth-- Caleb Bennett--Carlos Lopez-Perez--Christina Shores--Christofer Rodriguez--Cristian Nieto Sanches-- Crosby Dick--Emerald Gittins--Enrique Juarez--Eoghan Jordan--Ethan Conner --Iker Garcia-Boyzo--Isabel Johnson--Jaelyn Gruenhagen--Julietta Del Cid--Key-lie Beckman--Khloe Causey--Layla Orama--Lucas Montoure--Makai Stum--Quinton Prater--Raelynn Nielsen--Rodney Chapman--Skye Heath-Russell--Sphynx Levering-Perry--Taylor Pettit

Grade 6

Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0)

Alonso Aguilar--Declan Potter--Eli Jones--Ryan Roberts

Grade 6

Grand Honor Roll (3.6-3.99)

Alan Hernandez Nieto--Alani Manoi--Allexandria Garcia--Amadeus Robison--Andres Carrada-Morelia-- Annabella Oliver--Ash’lynned Donovan-Iverson--Boston Olson--Britton Maxfield--Charles Montoure-Hathaway--Chase Mealey--Christopher Acuna--Emily-May Smith--Grace Whitespeare--Grayson Black-- Haven Clayton--Isaac Fabian Avila--Jaycee Eddy-Hathaway--Jonathan Kelley--Juan Quintero-Arellano Julian Nelson--Kenzie Stankavich--Kevin Lowe--Liam Perry--Lyric Ramstein--Maria Gum--Maverick Tilley-- Paisley Shaw--Patience Foster--Peyton Tobias--Presley Wallin--Ryder Lorton--Santiago Garcia--Sebrina Brock--Thaddeus Koth--Tia Sayamnet--Yutaka Hughes--Zoey Shope

Grade 6

Honor Roll (3.0-3.59)

Adrianna Vinson--Aiden Calloway--Alarah Tewee--Amelia Bode--Andrew Hagen--Ashlynn Bale--Benjamin Silva--Brandon Frost--Callee Bailey--Carter Granberg--Charlotte Morris--Ciara Worthington--Damian Turpin--Davyn Stewart--Eduardo Florek Meneses--Elizabeth Rohrer--Emmanuel Ortiz--Evalynne Morrow-- Fenix Aguilera--Gemma Heiskell--Genevieve Mulders--Hernandi Cortes-Arzate--Hunter DeWald--Hunter Turpin--Juan Rodriguez Jr.--Julia Dooley--Kamryn Arnold--Katie Mondragon--Keegan Rice--Kyron Calica-- Liana Santiago-Torres--Logehn Bergsma--Lucero Rosales Ramirez--Lunabelle Julian--Marco Vazquez-- Michael Rodriguez--Mitchell Sherwood--Natalie Bojorquez--Nayeli Mendoza Hernandez--Noah Longenbaugh--Nolan Roberts--Payton Nowak--Tenzin Sigafoos --Timothy Morris--Violet Choate

Two amazing end of the year concerts along with a parade where students got to experience marching for the first time ended our formal music year. There are still some performances locally at retirement homes and at Emerson for various ensembles. A special thank you to Ms. Schmidt, who will be moving on to the wide open skies of Montana next year. In her time here, she had a variety of new experiences for our middle school music students, including forming a pep band for basketball games, and marching in a parade, as well as several great concerts and performances, as well as her great Veteran's Day assemblies. We wish her all the best, and thank her for sharing her passion for music.

Here is a list of school personnel and how to contact them. This will be a permanent fixture in the newsletter. Click this link to get a full staff list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mfFtC4_VSMXjA75i-siy6mrLNsMjp1SCWsn3YINUa00/edit?usp=sharing

School Contact Information

Main Office/Ms. Glasgow 360-538-8220

Attendance Line/Ms. Webber 360-538-8221

Principal/Mr. Cook 360-538-8225

Dean of Students/Ms. Ounsted 360-538-8220 xt 1236

Counseling Center/Ms. Andrews 360-538-8224

Athletic Director/Shane Krohn 360-538-8213

Each month Hoquiam Rotary honors two 8th grade students who embody the virtues that Rotary stands for: Service to others, citizenship, commitment to excellence, and hard work. The students are honored at a monthly luncheon, after being selected by our 8th grade staff.

At the May Rotary Luncheon, we honored 2 students that embody these traits, and I am proud to introduce them to you!

Our first student of the month for May is Jack Christensen. Jack was nominated based on his citizenship, and hard work in the classroom, and his friendly attitude towards other students and staff. . He is the son of Brooke and Andrew Christensen. He has four siblings, Rylan, Markus, Rowan, and Morgun. His favorite classes at HMS are Math and History at all three grade levels. Jack is a member of our track team and one of a small handful that takes classes at the high school. In his spare time, he enjoys playing video games and hanging out with friends. He is proud of his abilities in math, and hopes to parlay that into a career in the future. Next year he is looking forward to all of the new classes he will be exposed to as well as thinking that the high school breakfasts are the bomb! Well done, Jack!

Our next Student of the Month for March is Madison Gordon. She was selected for her citizenship, service to others, scholarship and participation by her teachers. She is the daughter of Lauri Gordon. Madison has three siblings, Jake, Kort, and Sidney. Her favorite classes at HMS were 6th grade history with Mr. Pelan, Jr. and 8th grade math with Mr. Gwin. She is involved with National Junior Honor Society, Leadership, Band, Volleyball, Track, Soccer, and Basketball at HMS. In her off time she enjoys art, cooking, and hanging out with her brother Kort. She is proud of being a member of the National Junior Honor Society. Madison is looking forward to being able to be outside between classes, playing high school sports, and the open campus next year in high school.

Way to go Madison!

Each month, staff are asked to recognize students for any number of reasons. Here is this month's Shout Outs!

Ms. Hara-Shout out to Raelynn Nielsen for always being willing to help others in class with their math. She breaks things down for the other kids when she is in their group and helps them.

Thanks Zoey!

Ms. Falla's Shoutouts:

Lyric Ramstein and Rory Ogg: Helping with room decorations and other tasks all year long! You are ROCK STARS!

Davyn Stewart and Peyton Stuefen: Thank you for being kind this SEMESTER, you both are a joy to teach and fun to have in our homeroom class!

Ms. Krohn

Mrs. Krohn would like to send a very special shout out to her 8th Grade AVID kids. These kids show up and give it their best. We have supported each other in so many ways the last two years. I'm not quite sure what I will do without all of them! Hoquiam High School is getting some great kids, with a very bright future! Good Luck to:

Brittany Alcala Medina, David Arenal-Lopez, Maria Baires Venture, Koahdah Barr, Belen Billie-Luna Jr., Izabella Bunch, Kaydence Coleman, Juliet Estrada, Axel Garcia-Boyzo, Levi Harner, Chassidy Holt, Feddie Krukoff, Erick Laureano, Oscar Lugo, Olivia Madding, Kaprie Mong, Jade Myers-Betts, Luna Santiago, Tristan Turpin, Aleara Watkins

Mr. Allan

May CTE Student of the Month- Teagan Bradshaw Pigott. Teagan has displayed very high engineering quality work within our Robotics Class. Teagan exells at challenges and working though the process to achieve the desired outcome. What a great student and person in our class.

Maci Ramiskey- Maci has been doing a fantastic job of growth and effort in robotics class. She asks great questions and finishes what she starts like a rockstar!! Way to go Maci!

Ethan Conner- Ethan has a great mind for building and imagination for outside the box engineering development. Love that you get a chance to express your ideas in our robotics class Ethan!! Way to shine!

Guadalupe Verdejo-Ambrosio- Guadalupe has been knocking robotics out of the park. He finished projects on time with top quality work!! He adds a calm vibe to the class as he is such an awesome young person!!

Hayden Cron- Hayden is so bright and inventive with his engineering skills that he makes my job so much fun as a teacher. Hayden adds a quiet and calm vibe in class, but carries a fierce mind full of potential. Hayden rocks!!

Ms. Nikki

I would like to shout out to Dr K and her class for the amazing job growing the fresh lettuce and herbs that they have supplied for our salad bar for the whole school to enjoy.

Ms. Bisher

Shout out to Samantha Taylor for being an amazing friend to others, even calming them when they are being sick in the bathroom!

Ms. Glasgow

Ms. Glasgow would like to give a shout out to Ms. Webber and Ms. Turpin for filling in while she is out!