Young Middle Magnet School
Volume 4, Issue 11
May
2: ELA FAST Reading
7: Civics EOC
9: Math FAST
Band Spring Concert (6:30 p.m.)
10: Muffins for Moms (8:30 a.m.)
Kona Ice Day
14: Science Assessment
15: End-of-the-Year Field Trips
16: Level Up Party
17: 8th Grade Banquet
20-23: Semester Exams
21: National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Induction Ceremony (6pm)
24: Last Day of School (Early Release Day, Students released 2.5 hours early)
May 6 - May 10
Kona Ice Fundraiser
Kona Ice will be at Young on May 10, 2024
*Students can purchase Kona Ice during lunch.
Muffins with Moms
Summer Band Concert
The Young Middle Magnet School Summer Band Concert is Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.
For more information, open the document below.
Exciting News!
Young Middle Magnet School has been awarded a $500 grant from the 2023-2024 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program!
The ExxonMobil Foundation, as the philanthropic arm of ExxonMobil Corporation in the United States, focuses on supporting education with an emphasis on math and science. These disciplines are the universal languages of the global workplace and critical tools for success in today's high-tech world.
Civics Summer Camp
Who: Rising 7th graders who are taking Civics
When: June 10- July 11
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Civics Camp will provide Civics instruction and interventions aligned to the Florida State Standards, with a specific focus on meeting the Civics Standards.
For more information, open the document below.
King High School Summer Math Program
Paws on Problems Summer Camp hosted by King High School
Are you a rising 6th, 7th, or 8th grader with a passion for math games? Join the King High School MA0 Team and Play with mathematics in a whole new way!
When: June 24-27, 2024
Location: King High School
Time: 8am - 12pm
For more information, open the document below.
*Registration is required
We're proud to announce that Young Middle Magnet School has been named a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) 2023-24 Distinguished Gateway School for our commitment to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in our PLTW programs.
About PLTW
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) equips PreK-12 students for a STEM-driven world with teacher-empowered curriculum in computer science, engineering, biomedical science, and more. For over 2 years, PLTW's curriculum coupled with its best-in-class professional development has supported teachers in creating an environment to make every student STEM successful.
Free After School Program
DreamCenter of Tampa
Free After School Enrichment Program
Monday - Thursday
2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
*Free after school pick-up for Young Middle Magnet School students
For more information, open the document below.
Extended Learning Program (ELP) and Tutoring
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Time: 3:40pm to 5:00pm
Subjects: Mathematics, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies
*Transportation is not provided.
PM3 Testing Dates
ELA FAST Reading: May 2, 2024
Civics EOC: May 7, 2024
Math FAST: May 9, 2024
Science Assessment: May 14, 2024
8th Grade Banquet
Criteria to attend:
Starting April 15, 2024, until May 17, 2024:
*No In- School Suspension (ISS).
*No Out-of-School Suspension (OSS).
CareerSource Tampa Bay
The 2024 Tampa Bay Hires application is officially open! For more information, open the document below.
Take Stock in Children Program
Students enrolled in 7th or 8th grade at Hillsborough County Public Schools can apply for a Florida Prepaid scholarship via the Hillsborough Education Foundation's Take Stock in Children program.
For more information, open the document below.
Grade Level Field Trips
Open the document below for more information.
6th Grade End-of-the-Year Field Trip
Date: May 15, 2024
Location: LEGOLAND
Cost: $65.00
For more information, open the document below.
7th and 8th Grade End-of-the-Year Field Trip
Date: May 15, 2024
Location: Busch Gardens
Cost: $65
Summer Program
DreamCenter of Tampa presents Summer Experience
Programming runs from June 4th to July 25th.
12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For more information, open the document below.
Tampa Housing Authority Support Services
HOST
Morning Program Time
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Afternoon Program Time
Dismissal - 6:00 p.m.
We Accept School Readiness
For more information open the document below
Does your student want to participate in a sport?
The following requirements must be completed PRIOR to registration of all student athletes:
*Complete EL2 Physical form
*Purchase mandatory school insurance
*Watch three required FHSAA videos
*Collect important personal documents (e.g., Photo Id, Birth Certificate, Proof of Residence)
Learn about the requirements.
Athletic forms and other requirements:
https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/athleticforms
Contact Ms. Clayton at (813) 276-5739 ext. 239 or Ms. Ravenel at (813) 276-5739 ext. 242 for more information.
"Here Comes the Bus"
"Here Comes the Bus" is an easy-to-use app that enables parents to see the location of their child's school bus on their smartphone. The app will notify parents when the bus is within a mile of their bus stop. For more information, open the attachment below.
Communication
For safety reasons, emergency cards must be returned. All contact information must be kept up-to-date.
*Accurate information is necessary to process bus passes.
*School communication is sent via Parent Link throughout the school year (must have an accurate phone number and email address).
Attendance
Please help your child understand the importance of an education and that daily attendance is essential! Please refer to your child's student Code of Conduct for attendance and absence reporting requirements.
Code of Conduct:
https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/conduct
If your child is absent, a phone call is required.
The telephone number for our 24-hour automated system is (813) 276-5739 (Press 1).
Please leave your child's first and last name AND your own first and last name on the recording.
Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
Morning drop-off begins-- 8:05 AM. School starts at 8:30 AM.
1. Car rider vehicles drop off in front of the school (Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd). One-way traffic only.
2. Due to safety reasons, students may NOT be dropped off on side streets (17th St, 20th St).
3. Walkers and bike riders use the crosswalks in front of the school.
Afternoon dismissal begins-- 3:25 PM.
Students must be picked up by 3:40 PM.
(Early Release Day dismissal is 2:25 PM. Students must be picked up by 2:40 PM).
1. Car riders: report to the front of the school for supervised departures. One-way traffic only.
2. Due to safety reasons, students may NOT be picked up on side streets (17th St, 20th St).
3. Bus riders: report to the bus ramp when called.
4. Walkers: exit through the gate by the Media Center. Use crosswalks to cross the street.
5. Bike riders: exit through the gate between the gym and the main office building. Use crosswalks to cross the street.
Student Sign-In and Sign-Out Procedures
Sign-in Procedures:
Any student arriving to school after school has begun MUST report to the main office. A tardy pass shall be issued indicating excused or unexcused tardy. Students with excessive UNEXCUSED tardies will be subject to disciplinary action.
Sign-Out Procedures:
During school hours a principal or designee shall permit a child to leave school only in the custody of the following adults:
*LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE STUDENT, WITH PHOTO ID.
*Person listed on emergency contact card, WITH PHOTO ID.
*A law enforcement officer.
*An authorized worker of the Department of Children and Families.
Students may NOT be signed out after 3:00 PM. Regular dismissal is at 3:25 PM.
On Early Release Mondays, students may NOT be signed out after 2:00 PM. Dismissal is at 2:25 PM.
We appreciate your cooperation as we minimize classroom interruptions at the end of the school day.
Tardy Policy
Students are expected to be in class and beginning bell work when the tardy bell rings.
Random tardy lock-outs will occur throughout the school year.
Students must report to the patio when caught in a tardy lock out.
Students will receive a Tardy Lock Out Alert.
Students will receive a tardy lock-out pass to show to their teacher. Students must show the pass to their teacher to enter the classroom. This form should be taken home to the parent for a signature and returned to the school.
Electronic Device Policy
During school hours and while on the bus, cell phones and other electronic devices are no to be activated or used in any manner. All devices must be stored out of sight.
We see it, We take it.
1st offense: Parent contact (device is returned to student at the end of the school day).
2nd offense: Parent contact (device is returned to student at the end of the school day).
3rd offense: Parent contact, In-School Suspension (parent must pick up the phone).
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