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HMS Update
3.29.24
April Events
1 - 5 Spring Break
8. 4th Gr Chorus
last Monday TREP$
Solar Eclipse - we do not have an early dismissal
9. 5th Gr Chorus
last Tuesday TREP$
Girls on the Run
10. World Language
Align Yoga begins
11. Chess Club
Girls on the Run
12. School Spirit Day
15. Before School Learning Program Begins @ 8:05
4th Gr Chorus
16. 5th Gr Chorus
Girls on the Run
HMS Band Concert @ 7pm at SHS
17. World Language
Align Yoga
18. Chess Club
Girls on the Run
22. 4th Gr Chorus
23. 5th Gr Chorus
Girls on the Run
TREP$ Marketplace from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at SMS
24. PTO Meeting @ 9:30am
last World Language
Align Yoga
TREP$ Marketplace from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
25. Chess Club
Girls on the Run
Board of Education meeting at MAS
26. Wear Black for Self-Discipline
29. 4th Gr Chorus
PTO Book Fair begins during Library classes
30. no 5th Gr Chorus
Girls on the Run
HMS Strings Concert @ 7:30pm at SHS
Well Wishes to Mrs. Rivera
Mrs. Rivera, our assistant principal, recently had a surgery that will require her to rest and recover for the next month or so. We all wish Mrs. Rivera the best and we will miss her leadership and positive presence.
Through Mrs. Rivera's absence, Mr. Markovich will be assisting the administration with the afternoon operations of the building (he will still be teaching at MAS). Please direct any 504 or RTI inquiries to Mr. Layman.
Solar Eclipse Planning
HMS is ready, weather permitting, to experience a rare solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th. We have lessons and learning activities planned for the day, and a plan for viewing just prior to dismissal (the peak will be at 3:24pm). Viewing activities will begin at approximately 3:00pm. If you are picking your child up early that day it is strongly recommended that you pick them up prior to 2:45. Every student will be given a pair of glasses in school that day.
Also, if you are picking up your child at normal dismissal time, please expect a few minutes delay in departing Helen Morgan School. On a typical day most pickups are out of our parking lot before busses are released. This may not be the case on the 8th, so please plan accordingly.
For more information about the eclipse:
https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/
https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/@5104891?iso=20240408
Sussex County Miners Reading Program
A reminder that we are partnering with the Sussex County Miners' Reading Incentive program. Click here for more information and to sign up for free tickets.
Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism awareness month. Please see the letter linked below to see our district is recognizing the cause. Also linked in the letter are instructions on how you too can participate by purchasing Sparta's Autism Awareness spirit wear or by making a donation.
ALIGN YOGA
SIGN UP: After School HMS Yoga Series Offered 4/10, 4/17 & 4/24
Please sign up your 4th and / or 5th grade student to participate in after school yoga taught by Laura Mazzella owner of The Traveling Yogi
These classes will be part of a series offered on Wednesdays 4/10, 4/17 & 4/24 from 3:45-4:30.
Registration is required and spaces are limited. Sign Up Here
Math Fact Challenge!
Be sure to sign up for the Math Fact Challenge.
Here is the letter that was emailed home.
April Lunch Menu
Always Items
Our #1 Recommended Website For Parents
Common Sense Media is a great resource for parents. The site contains thousands of reviews for books, shows, movies and apps along with research-based guides for parenting in the digital age.
Previous Blackboard Emails
Can't find that e-mail about Chorus or you accidentally deleted an important message? Use our Blackboard e-mail log on the HMS website under the "Newsletters and Publications" tab.
Suggestion Box
Have an idea, comment, concern but don't know who to contact? The HMS Virtual Suggestion box is there for you.
Where To Find These on the HMS Website: