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September 2010
TCP at HAWKINS! TCP stands for Total Commando Pride! TCP represents a new bullying prevention program at HMS this year. Grade level kick-offs were held on Tuesday, Aug. 17. Students who want to participate in bullying prevention at HMS signed posters during lunch to show their support of a No Bullying school. Class meetings are held each Friday to learn more about bullying prevention. HMS WEBSITE Please visit our website http://hms.sumnerschools.org for HMS information! You will find links to our lunch menu, school calendar, sports, newsletter, teachers’ email addresses and more. MR. SHELTON’S E-MAIL UPDATES Mr. Shelton periodically sends out HMS updates to parents through email. If you are not receiving these messages, but would like to begin, just send your email address to Mr. Shelton at
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Teachers often use email as a communication link with parents as well. PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION It is extremely important for parents to notify the office to update information needed to contact you in case of an emergency. This includes any home, work, and/or cell number changes. You may update this information on the Parent Portal or by calling the office. PARENT PORTAL ONLINE GRADE BOOK Instructions for how-to- use Parent Portal, Sumner County’s new online grade book program, are located at https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B07r9PtG3istNmUwZjY2M2MtNDI2MC00ODM1LWIxNzktNmM0NjM0ZGEyMDVh&sort=name&layout=list LUNCH MONEY AT mealpayplus.com This year parents have the option of handling their child’s lunch account online @ www.mealpayplus.com You will be able to see how their money is being spent, how much is left in their account, etc. SMART CARDS HMS Library will be selling Smart Cards September 8th. Monies raised will be used to purchase various technology items needed for the school. LABOR DAY School will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 6th. IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL 7TH GRADERS! The State of TN Dept. of Health is now requiring all 7th graders have DTaP and Varicella boosters by October 1st, 2010. An updated immunization form must be on file in to the office to show proof of immunizations by that date for your child to attend school. HMS FOOTBALL September 7th HMS at Knox Doss Drakes Creek September 14th HMS at Portland East September 21st White House at HMS September 28th Ellis at HMS All games begin at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $4.00 at the gate. PARENT CONFERENCES Parent conferences will be held Thursday, September 30th. There will be no school for students Thursday or Friday of that week and the following week of October 4th will be SCS’s Fall Break! HMS PEP RALLY There will be Pep Rally on Sept. 28th. Students should wear their school colors and show their school spirit. Spirit points will be given to the grade levels showing the most spirit. School colors are: 8th grade – gold 7th grade – black 6th grade – white SEPTEMBER GOOD CITIZENS 8th Grade Nathan Bates Emily Bowman Kirsten Ford Jon Reed 7th Grade Jason Alexander Halli Briscoe Hailey Chew Thomas Roberts 6th Grade Michael Carr Alaura Crague Austin Fox Lisette Harris SCHOOL PICTURE DAY Be ready for school pictures on Friday, September 17th. Students should wear clothing that meets our school dress code. These pictures will be published in our school yearbook. STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Students elected the following students to serve on the HMS Student Council for the 2010-11 school year under the supervision of Ms. Kim Holmes. 8th grade President Rachael Loney Vice President John Smiley Secretary/Treasurer Brianna Johnson 7th Grade Co-Presidents Kelsey Senn D’Vonte Banks 6th Grade Co-Presidents Janie Bundy Emily Church HMS T-SHIRT SALE Show your Commando Spirit! Coach Stamps will be selling HMS t-shirts during lunch soon after Labor Day. There will be three designs to choose from and the cost for each shirt will be $12.00. HMS HAT DAY Hat Day will be Tuesday, September 21st. Students who pay $1.00 may wear their favorite hat! Proceeds will be donated to Heavenly Hats. PROGRESS REPORTS Progress reports will be sent home with students on Tuesday, September 7th for the 1st nine weeks. However, remember you can access Parent Portal grade book any time! FALL FUNDRAISER HMS Fall Fundraiser ends on Thursday, October 2nd. We truly appreciate the support you show our school by participating in this brochure sale! PLEASE HELP! FREE AND SIMPLE HMS FUNDRAISERS Hawkins has several ongoing fundraisers which require little effort and no cash! These fundraisers support funding for many programs in our school. You can easily show your support of our school by sending in the following items: Box Tops for Education points Campbell’s and Tyson labels Printer Ink & Toner Cartridges Newspaper/Magazines (The bins are located behind the school) Thank you in advance for your help with these items! FCA MEMBERS LEAD
Hawkins FCA students, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, will lead “See You at the Pole” on Wed., Sept. 22nd at 7:00 a.m. by the flagpole at the front of the building. Students, faculty, and parents are welcome to spend time in prayer for our nation and our school. HELPFUL WEBSITES Hawkins Middle @ Parent Portal Grade Book Instructions @ Parent Portal Grade Book @ http://www.sumnerschools.org/parentportal Meal Pay Plus @ Sumner Co. Schools @ TN Dept. of Educ. @ http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/education/ TN Electronic Library @ http://tennessee.gov/tsla/tel/teldocs.htm Password: elvis Hendersonville Public Library @ http://www.youseemore.com/hendersonville/
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