The Weekly Update #4

Marvelous Falcon Families,

“If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.” ~Fyodor Dostoyevsky

It is hard to imagine that we are beginning the fourth week of school. And as we enter it, I want to spend time discussing the concept of self-respect; one of our three mantras: Respect, Responsibilty and Resiliency.

According to research, for anyone to be socially and emotionally competent, it is necessary to develop our own sense of self-respect. When we attain self-respect, we develop a sense of social awareness that take into consideration the idea of "OTHERS BEFORE ME." We realize that we are not the only one in our universe or space; rather, others will be in our spaces whether we want to or not. Knowing this, it helps us to make sound decisions that allow us to maintain our self-respect.

Thus, everything BEGINS and ENDS with YOU, including respecting yourself. When you respect yourself, it is easy to respect others. This week, when you interact with other students, teachers and other staff ask yourself, "Do my actions show others I respect me?" If the answer is YES, then continue with how you conduct yourself. If the answer is NO, then it is time to reflect and take action in both respecting yourself and others, as well.

Let's also remember to respect our school policies. Students please be on time for first period and all class periods. Please also remember that there are no hall passes the first 10 minutes of class or the last 10 minutes of class. Additionally, students should not be going out on hall passes during Advisory. Let's make sure we all follow and respect our school rules.

Welcome Back Hawaiian Luau Spirit Week & Dance

The Welcome Back Hawaiian Luau Spirit Week will be August 12-16, 2024. See Spirit Week information below. Week will culminate with Dance on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 2-4pm. Students may purchase dance tickets at ASB Window 1 at lunch.

Upcoming Events:

School Pictures

School Pictures are scheduled for 8th Graders on August 20, 2024 and August 21, 2024 for 7th Grade Students in PE classes. Please make every effort to be in attendance for photo day. Staff, please also be sure to take your school ID photo either before school, prep period or by 3:30pm. All students and staff faces must be visible in photo; no sun glasses or hats.

Open House

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Open House, which will be held on August 22, 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet and interact with our dedicated teachers and gain valuable insights into students academics.

Finally, please read all the important information regarding HTM provided in newsletter. Please be sure to read all the information on the images provided so that you know as much information as possible.

Let's make this a great week Falcons with positivity and respect!

Sincerely,

Ms. Galvez-Mallari

Students may purchase dance tickets at ASB Window 1 during lunch this week. Kona Ice will be available for purchase during the dance. L & L Hawaiian BBQ is only available through pre-sale purchase. Order L & L by pre-paying for spam musubi or chicken bowl. Purchase in only available by pre-purchase; no day of sales will be available. Be sure to wear your Hawaiian Gear!

Students, Parents and Guardians,

There will be no schedule changes. Many classes are full based on teacher contract and we are unable to make changes. Any inquiries dealing with change of class requests need to be referred to the grade level AP/Principal for consideration/approval. Thank you for your understanding.

Wellness Wednesday Movement: Every Wednesday, we send out a Wellness Wednesday Message to boost student morale. It includes a self-care tip, a kindness challenge and a positive statement to create a positive mindset. We also like to wear bright colors or shirts with positive sayings on Wednesdays too! Keep the tradition alive by supporting this Wellness Wednesday movement. All of our messages can be seen in our counseling center google classroom. All students have been invited to join.

General Information

• Morning Program from 6:30am to 8:05am
• After School Program from end of school day to 6:07pm
• Program Requires enrollment to Falcon Flight

Cheerleading

• Students interested in HTM Falcon Flight Cheerleading please see Coach Natalie about tryout practice.

• Students must be enrolled in Falcon Flight and adhere to guidelines

Or visit https://sites.google.com/sweetwaterschools.net/falcon-flight/home

2024-2025 Registration for School is now Open

Families,

Below is the registration process for 2024-2025 school year. Below are the links to the regisration information at the site and district levels;

• Hilltop Middle School Website - Registration Information
• SUHSD Student Services Website - Registration Information

First Day of School for the 2024-2025: July 24, 2024

ATTENTION!!! RETURN TO PRE-COVID IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ENFORCED

Starting the 2024-2025 school year, ALL STUDENTS must have submitted complete immunization records BEFORE the first day of school. No immunizations or incomplete immunizations will result in not being able to go to classes on Day 1. Please plan ahead so that this is not an issue on July 24, 2024.

TRANSFER STUDENT INFORMATION

Are you intending to transfer to HTM? If so, follow the steps below:

• Click on the School Locator Finder to see which is your feeder middle school.
• If you are not from Castle Park, Cook, Kellogg, Greg Rogers, Halecrest, Hilltop Drive or Rosebank, begin at your home school to start the registration process.
• Once you have your activation key for Campus Portal, complete the registration process for your school. Then, in Campus Portal, you can put in your application for an intradistrict transfer to HTM.
• Click HERE to read the Parent Letter on the Transfer Process.For Spanish, click HERE
• Click HERE to access Campus Portal.
• Click HERE to learn how to apply for a transfer to HTM.
• Click HERE to learn the Transfer/Open Enrollment Flowchart for 2024-2025. For Spanish, click HERE.
• Click HERE for Transfer/Open Enrollment FAQs. For Spanish, click HERE.

CURRENT 7TH GRADERS WHO WILL CONTINUE AS 8TH GRADERS

• Click HERE to read the steps to register your current 7th graders to continue as 8th graders.

ALL NEW 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS ENROLLING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Registration and enrollment into HTM MUST FIRST begin the process by providing a 2024-2025 Household Form, and submit the form electronically here. When submitting a form electronically, make sure to follow instructions indicated and that all requirements apply before sending the form.

Don't wait for your registration and enrollment to be completed. Choose your electives now to save your spot in that elective. Click HERE to learn about our available electives. You can also choose your 7th grade elective by completing this ELECTIVE FORM.

To complete your child’s 2024-2025 registration process, you must provide the following documents, in person only, on one the dates listed:

• Residency Affidavit
• Proof of Residency/Address
• Proof of Immunizations
• Student's Birth Certificate
• Copy of Parent/Caregiver Picture ID
• 2024-2025 Online Registration Summary (from Parent Portal account)
• IEP (if applicable)
• 504 (if applicable)
• Transfer Approval (if applicable)

• Complete all sections on both sides of the Household Form
• Provide proof of transfer approval
• Click here to begin registration process

It is our collective expectation that everyone on campus will uphold the cell phone use policy as outlined in the district's board policy as well as in our handbook:

1. Upon entry, all cell phones must be turned off and placed in the backpack.
2. If a staff member directs a student to put it away, please listen and put cellphone in backpack.
3. Cell phones are not allowed in the bathroom. If students are caught with cellphone in the bathroom, the phone will be taken immediately and must be picked up by the parents. NO EXCEPTIONS.
4. If a staff member takes a cell phone away, they will give it back to student at the end of each period UNLESS it warrants being taken to the main office.

Gina Galvez-Mallari, Principal

Email: gina.galvez-mallari@sweetwaterschools.org

Website: htm.sweetwaterschools.org

Location: 44 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA, USA

Phone: 619.498.2700

Follow: @htm.principal