CAMP HMS
Volume 11, Issue 2 2nd 9 Weeks January 26, 2018
A Message From The Top... Parents & Students, We are half way through the school year with Spring right around the corner. Warmer temperatures would be a nice change. First semester report cards were sent on January 26th.
At the current time we are gearing up for
our Academic UIL meet on Saturday, February 3 at Delay
Middle School. We’re hoping to bring home the 1st Place trophy for the 4th year in a row. We are also in the process of 2018-2019 registration.
HEDRICK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Parents, please be on the lookout for registration cards which must be signed and returned by February 9th. Thanks to all of you for your continued support and for sending us your incredible children each and every day. B.Hamric,
Principal, Hedrick Middle School
IN THIS ISSUE: Message from Mrs Hamric
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LOOK HERE! • Jan. 26 - Report Cards sent home
PTA Post
3-6
Nurse’s Notes
7-11
• Feb. 9 - Registration Cards due
Clubs & Societies/Kudos
12-16
• Feb. 19 - No School - Holiday Presidents Day
Yearbook Information
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Sports Scoop
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• Feb. 3 - Academic UIL Meet • Feb. 9 - Valentine’s Dance
• Feb. 28-Mar. 6 - Book Fair • Mar. 6 - Open House • Mar. 12-16 - Spring Break
Barbara Hamric, Principal
1526 Bellaire Blvd, Lewisville, Tx 75067
www.LISD.net/HedrickMS
469-713-5188
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PTA POST ... From The Prez ... Welcome Back! Can you believe we're beginning the second semester?! Won't be long now and we'll be preparing for summer! Things will start to pick up for the PTA activities as well. The Valentine’s Dance, sponsored by the PTA, is coming up on February 9th. Our Spring Book Fair is coming up on February 28-March 7 and will be open during the Spring Open House, as well on March 6. PTA will participate in Teacher Appreciation Week in May. We will host a luncheon for the teachers and staff to show them how much we appreciate all the work they do for our kids. Check your e-mails for volunteer opportunities including the Valentine’s Dance as it is one of our largest functions of the year.
Thank you all! Blair Hartsfield
HMS PTA President 2016-2018
FEBRUARY 9 Painless Fundraisers for HMS PTA TOM THUMB REWARDS CARD link #5361 TARGET RED CARD - TARGET.COM
2/28—3/7
Tickets sold during lunch - $5 At the door - $7
AND OPEN HOUSE Open W-Th-F-M-T from 8:45am-4:15pm and during Open House on 3/6
Memberships are only $10 each. Parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles! Everyone makes a difference!
The HMS PTA Membership form can be found on the next page. Just complete the form and return it with the dues in an envelope to the PTA box in the front office at HMS. Questions: Contact Abby Beyer at
[email protected]
VOLUNTEERING IS FUN! If you are interested in Volunteer opportunities, please send an email to
[email protected]. A “Sign-Up” invitation will be sent to you as your official sign up for notices as events occur. Please make sure you have completed your LISD Background check. Go to www.LISD.net and click on the CAREERS tab to complete your check. V O LU M E 1 1 , I S S U E 2
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HEDRICK MS PTA MEMBERSHIP FORM PTA Memberships $ 10.00 each member Member Name:___________________________________________Phone:_____________________ Email Address: _______________________________Student’s Name & Grade__________________
Parent? ______________ Student? ______________ Other? _______________________________ Additional Member: _____________________________________Phone:______________________ Parent? _______
Student/Grade? ________ Other? ________
Email Address: _______________________________Student’s Name & Grade__________________
Total Memberships: _______ Total Paid: ____________
Check#___________ Cash ___________
(Please make check payable to HMS PTA)
May we contact you with volunteer opportunities? (school related activities and events only, we promise!)
YES
NO
Would you like to receive the Hedrick MS PTA newsletter via e-mail?
YES
NO
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING HMS PTA! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PLEASE….fill out this form, enclose it (along with a check or cash) in an envelope labeled Hedrick MS PTA. Have your child drop it off anytime during school hours in the PTA drop box located in the front office at Hedrick MS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hedrick MS PTA Facebook:
facebook.com/HedrickMiddleSchoolPTA/
Hedrick MS PTA Twitter:
twitter.com/hedrickmspta/
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------PTA Use Only: Total $ _____________ Check # ___________ Cash _________ Date _________ Initials ________ Page 5
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Nurse’s Notes To the parents of 6th graders: Texas law requires that all 6th grade students have a Meningitis (Menactra) and TDAP booster before they can enter 7th grade. If your student has had these immunizations recently- please turn a copy into the nurse.
To ALL parents: If your student is showing symptoms of the flu...fever, cough, body aches… please keep them home to rest and recover. Students should be fever-free for 24 hours without medications. Remember to practice good hand washing and cover your cough. If you have any questions please call the Nurse @ 972-350-8900.
Janet Baliko, RN
Hedrick MS Nurse 972-350-8900 (direct) 214-626-1618 (fax)
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IMPORTANT! 6th Grade NO SHOTS = NO SCHOOL! To all 6th grade students planning on going to 7th grade; Texas law requires that all students have 2 vaccinations before they can enter 7th grade. You can get the shots at your Dr.’s office or at the Denton County Health Department if you have Medicaid, CHIPS or are not insured. There will also be an opportunity to get the shots for FREE if you have Medicaid, or no insurance in May . The 2 shots that are required are: Tdap Menactra (meningitis)
Mrs. Hamric would like all students to get these vaccinations done before the end of school. After you do, bring me the documentation so that I can put them on your record and you will be cleared to get your schedule in August! If you need to check my records to see if you need any shots, please call my office: 972-350-8900 and I will help! See below for FREE shot information. FREE VACCINATIONS (for those eligible)Date, May 23rd
Location
Time
Hedrick M. S. 1526 Bellaire Blvd. Lewisville 5:00-7pm
Take your shot records with you when you go. I can give you a copy if you need one. Student must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Janet Baliko, RN Hedrick Middle School Fax- 214-626-1618
¡IMPORTANTE! 6.o Grado NO VACUNAS = ¡NO ESCUELA! A todos los estudiantes de 6.o grado que pasarán a 7.o grado: La ley de Texas requiere que todos los estudiantes tengan 2 vacunas antes de pasar al 7.o grado. Las vacunas pueden ser administradas en la oficina de su médico o en el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Denton (Denton County Health Department) si usted tiene Medicaid, CHIPS o no tiene seguro. También tendrá la oportunidad de obtener las vacunas GRATIS en Mayo si tienes Medicaid o no tienes seguro. Las 2 vacunas requeridas son: Tdap Meningocócica (meningitis)
Mrs. Hamric prefiere que todos los estudiantes reciban estas vacunas antes del final del año escolar. Después que recibas las vacunas, mande la documentación a la enfermera para guardarla en tu expediente, para que pueda recibir su nuevo horario de clases en Agosto. Si necesitas revisar el expediente de salud para ver si necesitas alguna vacuna, favor de llamar a mi oficina: 972-350-8900 y yo le ayudaré. A continuación encontrará información sobre vacunas GRATIS. VACUNAS GRATIS (para aquellos que cumplen los requisitos)- f Echa 23 de Mayo
Ugar
Hora
Hedrick M.S. 1526 Bellaire Blvd. Lewisville 5:00-7pm
Lleve su tarjeta de vacunación. Yo puedo darle una copia si la necesita. El estudiante tiene que ser acompañado por uno de los padres o por un tutor. Janet Baliko, RN Hedrick Middle School Fax- 214-626-1618
Health Services 400 W. Main St. Lewisville, TX 75057 469-713-5206
Dear Parent/Guardian: Screening of adolescents for abnormal curves in the spine is required by law in the State of Texas (HB 832). The purpose of spinal screening is to detect the signs of abnormal curves of the spine at their earliest stages so that the need for treatment can be determined. Scoliosis, a common spinal abnormality found in adolescents, is a sideways twisting of the spine. It is usually detected in children between 10 and 14 years of age. Kyphosis, sometimes called round back, is an exaggerated rounding of the upper back and is often confused with poor posture. Many cases of curvature of the spine are mild and only require ongoing observation by a physician when they are first diagnosed. Others worsen with time as the child grows and require active treatment such as bracing and surgery. Early treatment can prevent the development of a severe deformity, which can affect a person’s appearance and health. The procedure for screening is simple. Screeners, who have been specially trained, will look at your child’s back while he/she stands and then bends forward. For this examination, boys and girls will be seen separately and individually. STUDENTS SHOULD BRING SHORTS TO SCHOOL FOR THE EXAM. ALL STUDENTS MUST REMOVE THEIR SHIRT FOR THIS EXAM. FOR THIS REASON, WE REQUIRE THAT GIRLS WEAR A HALTER TOP, TUBETOP, SPORTS BRA, OR TWO-PIECE SWIMSUIT TOP UNDERNEATH THEIR SHIRT FOR EXAM DAY. Parents will be notified of the results of the screening only if professional follow-up is necessary. This screening procedure does not replace your child’s need for regular health care and check-ups. According to state law, all students in grades 6 and 9 must receive the spinal screening. If, for religious reasons you do not wish to have your child screened, you are to submit a notarized affidavit of exemption to the nurse’s office on or before the day of screening. Students who do not present a signed, notarized form will be screened. A parent/guardian may choose to have a professional examination conducted by a physician instead of the school. The parent/guardian must submit to the school nurse documentation of a professional examination, which includes the results of a forward-bend test, on or before the day of screening. (Form on back of page) Students who do not present documentation of a professional exam will be screened. WE PLAN TO CONDUCT SCREENING AT THIS SCHOOL ON THE FOLLOWING DATE: February 27th, 2018 Thank-you for your cooperation Sincerely, Janet Baliko, RN School Nurse
Barbara Hamric
2/2/18
Principal
Date
Health Services 400 W. Main St. Lewisville, TX 75057 469-713-5206
Estimado padre de familia/tutor: La ley estatal de Texas (HB 832) requiere que los adolescentes sean sometidos a un examen de curvatura anormal de la columna vertebral. El propósito del examen es detectar los signos de curvaturas anormales de la columna vertebral en sus primeras etapas para determinar si algún tratamiento es necesario. La escoliosis, una anormalidad común de la columna vertebral que se observa en los adolescentes, es una curvatura de la columna vertebral hacia los lados. Usualmente, es detectado en niños de 10 a 14 años de edad. La cifosis, algunas veces llamada espalda encorvada, es una curvatura exagerada de la parte superior de la espalda y es muchas veces confundida con una mala postura. Muchos de los casos de curvaturas en la columna vertebral son leves y requieren únicamente de observación continua de un médico después del primer diagnóstico. Otras pueden empeorar con el tiempo a medida que el niño crece y éstas requieren de un tratamiento activo tal como aparatos ortopédicos y cirugía. El tratamiento a temprana edad puede prevenir el desarrollo de una deformidad severa, la cual puede afectar la apariencia y salud de la persona. El procedimiento del examen es simple. Las personas que examinan y quienes han sido entrenados en la especialidad, observarán la espalda de su hijo(a) mientras que él o ella permanece en pie y después se dobla agachándose hacia adelante. Para llevar a cabo este examen, los niños y niñas serán observados por separado e individualmente. PARA ESTE EXAMEN, LOS ESTUDIANTES DEBERÁN TRAER PANTALONES CORTOS A LA ESCUELA. TODOS LOS ES TUDIANTES TIENEN QUE QUITARSE SU CAMISA DURANTE EL EXAMEN. POR ESTA RAZÓN REQUERIMOS QUE EL DÍA DEL EXAMEN, LAS NIÑAS SE PONGAN DEBAJO DE SU BLUSA O PLAYERA, UNA CAMISA QUE SE AMARRE AL CUELLO (HALTER TOP), UNA BLUSA CON O SIN TIRANTES, UN SOSTÉN DEPORTIVO O LA PARTE SUPERIOR DE UN TRAJE DE BAÑO DE DOS PIEZAS. Se les notificará a los padres sobre los resultados del examen, únicamente si se necesita un seguimiento profesional. Este examen no reemplaza la necesidad de atención a la salud y de los exámenes que se hacen con regularidad en su hijo(a). De acuerdo con la ley estatal, todos los estudiantes de 6to y 9no grado tienen que recibir el examen de la columna vertebral a menos que se hayan examinado el año pasado. Si usted desea que no se le haga el examen a su hijo(a) por razones religiosas, deberá entregar una declaración notariada de exoneración a la oficina de la enfermera antes o el día del examen en la escuela. Aquellos estudiantes que no presenten una declaración firmada y notariada serán examinados. Un padre de familia/tutor puede optar por tener un examen profesional hecho por un médico en vez de la escuela. El padre de familia/tutor tiene que entregar a la enfermera de la escuela documentación de un examen profesional, el cual incluye los resultados de la parte del examen donde el estudiante se agacha hacia delante, en o antes del día del examen en la escuela. Aquellos estudiantes que no presenten documentación de un examen profesional serán examinados. ESPERAMOS LLEVAR A CABO EL EXAMEN EN ESTA ESCUELA EN LA SIGUIENTE FECHA: 27 de Febrero, 2018 Gracias por su cooperación. Atentamente, Janet Baliko, RN
Enfermera escolar
Barbara Hamric
Director (a)
2/2/18
Clubs & soCieties … making a difference The NJHS is working quietly behind the scenes to do so many jobs in school, such as daily announcements, the pledge, and updating the marquee. NJHS members were out in force at the 5th grade information night. Several were present to translate in Spanish and Chin. Others escorted families for a campus tour. The evening ran smoothly with the help of these members. NJHS set a new sales record by selling a ton of "Holiday Greeting Grams" during before the holiday break. The money raised was used to buy gift cards for many deserving families.
REMIND 101
Do your part! Make a difference! Start Today!!!.......
BOX TOPS...BOX TOPS...BOX TOPS!!! Collect BOX TOPS for Hedrick MS Return your trimmed Box Tops to the front office. Which grade level will collect the most??? TRIM CAREFULLY! Please make sure date stamp is visible on each BOX TOP!!! THE WRANGLER WRAP-UP
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HEDRICK IS HAVING IT’S FIRST CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA! Students from Mr. McCluskey’s Makerspace classes are building one or two person boats from cardboard and tape that they will race in the LISD natatorium pool for honor and fame! The event will be on Friday, Feb 9 at the Westside Aquatic Center. See Mr. McC for more information!!!
Robotics team fought a tough battle, but did not advance to region-
Hedrick Robotics hosted the Mech-Madness Qualifier on January 20th. 30 middle and high school teams from across north Texas competed. Many teams said it was the best organized qualifier they have ever attended!
Robotics Team got some very cool “mechanics” shirts for the “Hedrick Garage” team.
Everyone interested in invited to the Robotics Regional finals in Plano on February 10th. Teams that progress from here go to the world championships.
Super...WOW...Amazing!!!
Please congratulate the following students who were Winners of the Spelling Bee & Geography Bee: Winner: Sophia Win (6th grade) advanced to the Lewisville ISD District Bee at Bolin Center on Feb 5. She came in 2nd place at Parkway Elementary’s “Harmon Feeder Bee”.
Runner Up: Jeremaya Hardwick-Medina (8th grade) came in 5th at the Feeder Bee.
Winner: Eliel Joya (6th grade) Runner Up: Jeremaya Hardwick-Medina (8th Grade)
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EXTRA! EXTRA! Read All About It!! GET YOUR 2016-17 HMS YEARBOOK TODAY!!! Order ONLINE at:
Yearbooks are on sale for $40. All yearbook sales are done online thru March 1, 2018 at http://www.balfour.com/texas/ lewisville/hedrick-middle-school/
8th Grade Dedications Dedications for 8th Grade students are on sale NOW at www.Balfour.com thru March 8, 2018.
1/4 page ad = $50 1/2 page ad = $100 Full page ad = $150 Sample ads can be found at www.lisd.net/Hedrickms. Click on “Yearbook Information”
Contact Mr. Bernard with any questions:
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8th Grade Girls BASKETBALL
8th Grade Boys BASKETBALL FEB 1 - HMS @ Shadow Ridge FEB 8 - Creek Valley @ HMS FEB 13 - DeLay @ HMS FEB 20 - Lakeview @ HMS FEB 21-23 - District Tournament @ TCHS/Hebron Feeders
Division 2 @ 5:30pm Division 1 @ 6:30pm
FEB 1 - Shadow Ridge @ HMS FEB 8 - HMS @ Creek Valley FEB 13 - HMS @ DeLay FEB 20 - HMS @ Lakeview FEB 21-23 - District Tournament @ LHS Feeders ***HMS hosts championship game
Division 3 @ 5:30pm Division 2 @ 6:30pm
7th Grade Boys BASKETBALL
Division 1 @ 7:30pm
7th Grade Girls BASKETBALL
FEB 5 - HMS @ DeLay FEB 12 - HMS @ Lakeview
FEB 5 - DeLay @ HMS FEB 12 - Lakeview @ HMS
FEB 14-16- District Tournament @ MHS Feeder Schools
FEB 14-16 - District Tournament @ FMHS Feeder Schools
Soccer Tryouts will be after basketball season ends. Get Ready! Get Your Game Face On!
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