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Hastings Middle School Family Flier

February 25, 2024

Hastings Middle School Family Flier February 25, 2024

Hastings Middle School 2024-2025

January 26, 2025

Dear HMS Families,


I hope everyone managed to stay warm and cozy during the recent Arctic blast! These frigid temperatures certainly remind us of the joys (and challenges) of winter in full swing.


Speaking of winter fun, tonight many of our students will hit the slopes for the second night of ski club adventures. It’s always exciting to hear their stories and see the camaraderie that develops during these outings. Thank you for your cooperation with our morning routines on ski club days. If you’re dropping off equipment, you’re welcome to pull out front between 7:45 and 8:00 a.m. to unload, or you can park in the lot. Your help in following these guidelines ensures that our regular traffic flow stays smooth and safe for everyone.


A huge shout-out goes to our amazing PTO for organizing Frozen Friday events for our students. These fun and festive activities are such a bright spot in these chilly weeks and a much-appreciated break from the cold weather outside.


As always, if you have any questions or need anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Stay warm, and enjoy the week ahead!


Warm regards,

Penny

Student Names for Yearbook, Programs and End-of-Year Awards

If you would like your child’s name to appear as something other than what is listed in PowerSchool in the yearbook, any event programs and/or end-of-year awards, please complete the form below by Monday, February 3rd. Please know that this form does not change their official name PowerSchool.

https://forms.gle/NMgP1W6LG6LKTERf7

Ski Club

To keep our students safe and the traffic flowing, please help us by doing the following:

  • Drop off between 7:45am - 8:00am
  • Drop off on Hastings Lane (bus lane) or across the street
  • Do NOT get out of the car - students must bring their own equipment into the building. If the adult needs to bring the equipment into the building, please park in the parking lot and buzz in through the main office door. You will need to scan in and bring the equipment to the Auditorium.

Upcoming Important Dates

January 31st: Career Day (see "Counselor's Corner" below)

January 31st: Frozen Fridays! ("Balloon Archery")

February 11th: IPRs Available

February 7th: Frozen Fridays! ("UA Rocks")

February 13th: SRO Appreciation Day!

February 13th: Family/Teacher Conferences

February 14th: Frozen Fridays! ("Hastings Loves Our Buckeyes")

February 18th: Juvenile Law and Sexting 101 Presentation

6th Grade

No new items this week!

7th Grade

Iowa Assessment Results

Iowa assessment results will be sent home in sealed envelopes for each student on Thursday, February 13th. If your child misplaces their assessment results, please reach out to Megan Lippert (mlippert@uaschools.org).

8th Grade

9th Grade Parent/Guardian Meeting - January 28th

Be on the lookout for more information from UAHS Administration regarding the upcoming 9th grade information night. It is currently scheduled for Tuesday, January 28th at 6:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center, Upper Arlington High School.


UAHS Counselor Visit - January 29th **date change**

The counselors at Upper Arlington High School will be meeting with out current 8th grade class on Wednesday, January 29th during Enrichment! Each counselor will meet with their future 9th graders (organized by last name) to review curricular options and the scheduling process. Please be on the lookout for paperwork that they will be brining home.


UAHS International Baccalaureate Diploma and Career-Related Programs Information Session - January 30th

Middle School Parents and students: are you interested in finding out more about the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Career-related Programs? It is never too early to plan ahead and consider either of these programs for your high school experience. There are some things that you can do now to guarantee your success. Start by attending our IB Information Meeting on Thursday, January 30th, at 7pm at Jones Middle School.


8th Grade Shadowing - January 31st

Hastings Middle School is committed to providing our students with career exploration opportunities. Job shadowing is an excellent opportunity for a student to spend a day observing work place behaviors, skills, and interviewing an employee. This year 8th grade students are shadowing on Friday, January 31st, 2025.

Washington DC Trip Information

Dates: May 13, 2025 - May 16, 2025

Website: www.studentadventures.org

Trip Code: HMS2514

Questions?: Cathy Johnson or Evie Lay

Counselor's Corner

Service Hours

Middle School students in Upper Arlington are asked to complete five hours of community service each year. If your child is volunteering anywhere this year or even just out shoveling a neighbor’s driveway (and not getting paid), those things count toward hours.


The information about community service and logging hours is on the Hastings website: https://hastings.uaschools.org/academic-program/community-service


We will be working with students to help them log hours later this month. Students should see their grade level counselor if they have questions.


Career Exploration/Shadowing Day

On January 31st, Hastings eighth graders will be job shadowing out in the community.

Our sixth and seventh grade students will be working on activities to help them understand how their talents, gifts, and passions might lead to a career path in the future. They will also logging service hours and completing activities linking classroom skills to future skills (paying bills, researching careers, etc.).


Counseling Intern

Mrs. Chloe Perry will be working on her counseling internship and practicum this spring and next year. At this time, Mrs. Perry will be primarily sitting in on meetings and observing, but as the semester progresses she will begin taking a more active role with students. (Her process is similar to that of a student teacher in a classroom.)


Contact Information

6th Grade: Tina Farbizo, tfarbizo@uaschools.org

7th Grade: Catherine Shapiro, cshapiro@uaschools.org

8th Grade: Kelly Dainton, kdainton@uaschools.org

District Updates

Helpful Links

Transportation Questions: schoolbusquestions@uaschools.org or call 614-487-6477

Upper Arlington Schools Lunch Information link: https://www.uaschools.org/NutritionalServices.aspx

PowerSchool Parent Portal: https://ps-uar.metasolutions.net/public/home.html

If you need assistance logging into PowerSchool, you may reach out to: familytechhelp@uaschools.org

Student Fees/SPS EZpay: https://www.spsezpay.com/upperarlington/login.aspx

PTO

Hello Hastings Community! Check out the updates below for what’s shakin’ with the Hastings PTO

The PTO is in dire need of a Co-Treasurer for 2025-2026 and a Spirit Wear chair. These positions are critical to the success of the PTO. Please reach out to hastingspto@gmail.com to get more details!


Help PTO feed our teachers during Winter Conferences on Thursday, February 13th. PTO will provide the soups and salads and we need your help with the drinks, desserts, and sides. If you don't have time to shop, please consider donating via Venmo @Hastings-PTO and we will do the shopping for you!


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F49ABAD28AA8-54617581-hmswinter


Our February Restaurant Night partner is fan favorite Meza Wine Shop!! Enjoy a date night “in” delivered to your door with $25 from each order going directly to support Hastings. The package includes 2 bottles of wine and a charcuterie package for two - OR choose the charcuterie only package. Orders must be placed by Sunday, February 9th by 9pm. Orders will be delivered on Tuesday, February 11th between 1pm and 6pm to your door.


Hastings Middle School Fundraiser — meza wine shop


FROZEN FRIDAYS have started - the PTO provides entertainment for the students during the winter weeks when they cannot go outside for “recess.” Support this committee by purchasing supplies to keep the activities going - we appreciate your donations! Please volunteer your time to support each Frozen Friday - see the sign up genius below to volunteer!


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4EA4A722ABFC1-54253250-frozen#/

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/27HBH2CHJQYE5?ref_=wl_share


TISSUES are in major need at the school - please send a few boxes with your student so their classrooms are ready to handle the winter sniffles.


Come work the school store!! Check out the great social experiment, lunchtime at a middle school - work a shift at the school store! Volunteers needed during all lunch periods on Wednesday and Friday every week. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4AABA82DAAF49-46358601-hastings#/


If you can’t volunteer at the school store, support them by donating goods to be sold - check out this Amazon Wishlist and help out if you can!


https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1BANH6EA6GJAN?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwY2xjawE-qdZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYYoErmftwP89Z563hfcGyHjxNMDfodzTgQmR0fKtdP2rcaeDIu-QsFMCg_aem_WRjA0RikO5eNEziSudOwuQ
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