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HPMS Family Bulletin - 11/22/2024

Posted Date: 11/22/24 (5:15 PM)

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In this Issue...
  • Week at a Glance
  • Important Dates - Looking Ahead
  • Fall Fundraiser Update
  • Counselors
  • Resource Assistance
  • Athletics
  • Attendance Information
  • Good to Know
  • Volunteering
  • PTO News
  • HP Information
 
WEEK AT A GLANCE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25
  • Will E. Melt Toy Drive STARTS
  • Guitar Club, 2:50-3:50, W203
  • Minecraft Club, 2:50-3:50, W206
  • Rollerblade Club, 2:50-3:50, PE Portable
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
  • Fall Fundraiser Pick Up, 2:45-5:00
  • Chess Club, 2:50-3:50, W210
  • Culture Club, 2:50-3:50, W208
  • Student Faith & Fellowship, 2:50-3:50, N11
  • Soccer vs. College Place MS @ Edmonds-Woodway HS, 3:45
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27
  • Pink T-Shirt Day
  • Last Day of Trimester 1
  • Early Dismissal, 12:00
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28
  • No School: Thanksgiving Break
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29
  • No School: Thanksgiving Break
 
IMPORTANT DATES - LOOKING AHEAD!
DECEMBER
  • 2: Volleyball @ Olympic View MS, 3:45
  • 3: Boys Basketball vs. Olympic View MS, 3:45
  • 3: Soccer vs. Explorer MS @ Kamiak HS, 3:45
  • 4: Boys Basketball @ Explorer MS, 3:45
  • 4: Volleyball vs. Explorer MS, 3:45
  • 5: Soccer vs. Gateway MS @ Kamiak HS
  • 9: Boys Basketball vs. Eisenhower MS, 3:45
  • 9: Volleyball @ Eisenhower MS, 3:45
  • 10: HP Band Concert, 7:00
  • 11: Boys Basketball @ Evergreen MS, 3:45
  • 11: Volleyball vs. Evergreen MS, 3:45
  • 12: Boys Basketball vs. Heatherwood MS, 3:45
  • 12: Soccer vs. Alderwood MS @ Kamiak HS, 3:45
  • 12: Volleyball @ Heatherwood MS, 3:45
  • 13: Will E. Melt Toy Drive ENDS
 
WILL E. MELT TOY DRIVE
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HP Leadership is hosting our annual Will E. Melt Toy Drive. We are looking for new presents for children for the upcoming holiday season. Grab a tag off Will E.’s fence and purchase a new toy to help brighten a child's holiday!

All toys will be donated to the Everett Toys for Tots sponsored by the Marine Corps Reserve.
 
FALL FUNDRAISER UPDATE
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Our Fall Fundraiser was a huge success! Thank you so much to everyone who participated. We’ll be hosting our Parent Pick Up Day on Tuesday, November 26th, from 3PM-5PM. Orders may be picked up in the HPMS Commons. If you sold frozen items, please be sure to pick them up. Unfortunately, we do not have space to store frozen items and can’t be responsible for unclaimed perishables.

If you have questions or need assistance, please call the school 425-366-5116 or check in with Ms. Gish, HP Bookkeeper. Thank you!

We look forward to seeing you on Pick Up Day!
 
LOST & FOUND
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Is your student’s lunchbox missing? Water bottle? Coat? PE clothes? Harbour Pointe’s lost and found is overflowing with items and we will be donating the entire lost and found next week.

If your student is missing an item, please have them check the lost and found this week before all the items are donated on Wednesday, November 27th.
 
Update to Crosswalk Procedure
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As you may know, for the past several years, we have had staff members serving as flaggers to support the flow of traffic on Harbour Pointe Boulevard at arrival and dismissal and, more importantly, student safety in the crosswalk at that time. Due to a lack of enough trained staff to serve as flaggers, we are going to revert to a model of staff serving as crossing guards. This change will begin on Monday, December 2nd.

Starting that day, staff will be posted at the crosswalk to support students in activating the crosswalk lights, waiting for traffic to stop, and then crossing safely. Staff members in high-visibility gear will be posted on either side of Harbour Pointe Boulevard and will use the signs paddles to emphasize student crossing.
We need your help as we make this change!
  • If your student walks to and/or from school, please discuss crosswalk safety with them. We will be showing a video on HPTV emphasizing the following: 1) Stop and wait safely on the sidewalk; 2) Activate the crosswalk lights; 3) Follow staff directions and wait for traffic to stop before stepping into the road; and 4) Eyes up! No phones out as you’re crossing the street.
  • If you drop off and pick up your student, please maintain slow speeds in the school zone and be extra watchful for students crossing. Please also allow our buses to enter and exit the parking lot so they can get our students to and from school safely and efficiently. 
 
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Signs of Suicide Curriculum
As you know from previous messaging via ParentSquare, HP counselors will be going into classrooms beginning next week to teach the Signs of Suicide curriculum to students across each grade level. SOS has been used by thousands of schools over the past few decades, including yearly lessons at Harbour Pointe for the better part of the past decade. Studies have shown that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide while reducing the number of students’ self-reported suicide attempts. Our goal in teaching these lessons is that students will leave the lesson with a greater understanding of warning signs of depression/suicidality and a clear plan for how to involve adults to get help.
Harbour Pointe counselors will be implementing the SOS curriculum in classes on the following days:

8th Grade: December 2

If you do not wish for your child to participate in the SOS Middle School Program, please complete the google form linked below.
For more information on SOS, please visit this link: SOS Signs of Suicide for Parents(mindwise.org)
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2024-2025 Counselors:
 
RESOURCE ASSISTANCE
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Holiday Resources
As the holiday season approaches, there are several community resources available to assist families with Thanksgiving meals, holiday baskets, and gifts for children. If your family is interested in learning more about these resources, please contact your school Counselor or Raylin Lucey, the Student Support Advocate. You can reach Raylin through the SSA Referral Form or by email at luceyrj@mukilteo.wednet.edu.
Raylin Lucey
Raylin Lucey - Student Support Advocate
Need resources or support from within the community? Contact Mr. Lucey. For more information, click here.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri @ 7AM-3:30PM, Tue @ 10AM-6:30PM
Office 425-366-5128 | Cell 425-231-2603
 
2024-25 ATHLETICS
Athlete of the Week
HP Coaches select "Athletes of the Week" based on student-athletes demonstrating the following attributes on and off the field:
  • Hard working
  • Demonstrates Leadership
  • Team commitment
  • Positive attitude
  • Coachable
  • Helps make their teammates better players
How do I sign my HP student up for sports?
  • Register online—go to the HP school website and click on “Athletics” and complete the online registration in Final Forms (parent & student portions)
  • Sports Physical—Submit a sports physical (good for 2 years)
  • ASB Card—Purchase an ASB membership ($15)
HP Sports & Athletics
 
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Absences
If your student is absent, it is important to excuse the absence by doing one of the following: 

  1. A written note from the parent/guardian for an excused absence must be received within two school days following a return to school. Administrators may request doctor’s verification for excessive absences.  
  2. A phone call from the parent or guardian if a student will be absent. Email HPAttendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu or call the 24-hour attendance line at 425-366-5105. When returning from an absence, a student should always get an “Admit to Class” pass from Student Services. Give this pass to your teacher. If the parent phoned in earlier, or if the student brings a signed excuse, the absence is excused. To avoid having the absence recorded as unexcused; students have one additional day after returning to school to bring a signed note from a parent or guardian. 
Pre-Arranged Absences
We would like to remind you that for vacation/travel absences, a Pre-Arranged Absence Form must be filled out and returned to Student Services at least one week prior to travel. If you know that your student will be absent, please ask them to get a form from the Student Services office. Your student will need to bring the form to each of their classes for teacher signatures, then collect a parent's signature before returning it to Student Services for administrator consideration. 
Early Pick-Up Procedure
Regular attendance is crucial for students' academic success. We encourage families not to schedule appointments during school hours, although we understand that it may be unavoidable at times. If you need to pick up your student early from school, we require some time to retrieve them from their class. Kindly notify us at least ONE DAY PRIOR
by calling (425) 366-5105, or emailing HPAttendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu with:
  • Your student's name
  • Date & time of student's pick up
  • Reason for leaving school early
Provided with sufficient advance notice for pick-up, we will have your student waiting for you at Student Services at the specified time, saving you from waiting.

(More information can be found in our handbook online.)
 
GOOD TO KNOW
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MSD Online Payment Portal
If your student is participating in clubs, sports, Band, Choir, or Orchestra, they must purchase a $15.00 ASB membership. If you purchased your PE clothes online, please see our Bookkeeper, Ms. Gish, located in the Great Hall. Yearbooks will be distributed at then end of the school year. Questions? Please email our bookkeeper, Ms. Gish.

DO YOUR STUDENTS OWE FEES AND FINES?
Please check if your students have fees and fines. There might be charges for lost/damaged books, club fees, or athletic uniforms that were not returned. Any fines and fees carryover from year to year. It’s best to clear these up now. Please click HERE or scan the QR code to check your student’s account.
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Activity Bus Info
  • Students must be a regular bus rider (live within the school bus boundaries)
  • There are two lines of Activity Buses (a NORTH bus and a SOUTH bus).
  • Students need to know their address to get on the correct bus.
  • There are limited stops on the route, so it may not be your child's regular stop but somewhat close in proximity.
  • Students may ask the bus drivers to find out which bus they should take and what stop they should get off.
  • This is NOT your student's regular bus route. Depending on when your student's stop is, they could arrive home after 5:00PM.
  • All Activity Buses leave at 4:10PM from the front of the school.
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Deliveries
Items to be delivered to a student during the school day may be placed on the appropriate grade-level shelf located in the vestibule for student pick-up at passing or lunchtime. Please make sure food items arrive in time for a student’s lunch; we cannot guarantee they will have time to eat it otherwise. Staff is not responsible for deliveries or messages unless there is an emergency. Flowers, balloons, and special food treats are not permitted at school due to disruption of learning.  
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Snacks
Thanks to the generosity of the PTO, we are able to maintain a stock of snacks for students who need extra nourishment during day. As the school year has gotten started, we have seen more and more students getting snacks. We’re especially seeing our sixth graders getting snacks in the afternoon, probably because their lunch time is so early in the day. If families are able, we encourage them to pack extra snacks for their students so that we can maintain the supply for students in need.

If your family needs assistance with food, clothing, or other basic needs, please reach out to Raylin Lucey, the Student Support Advocate at Harbour Pointe Middle School. You can contact him through the SSA Referral Form or by emailing luceyrj@mukilteo.wednet.edu. He is here to connect you with local resources that may be able to provide support.
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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS
Please click on the link below for school lunch menus:
MSD Menus
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Hawks Nest Sign Up
Friday Popcorn Poppers
Concessions Sign Up
HPMS PTO Registration Form
HP PTO Facebook
 
HP INFORMATION
  • Harbour Pointe Office Hours 7:30am-4:00pm
  • Doors open for students at 7:35am
  • Office phone: 425-366-5100
  • School Hours - Monday-Thursday - 8:05am-2:45pm, LIT Fridays - 8:05am-1:30pm
  • Attendance phone number is (425) 366-5105 or email HPattendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu
 
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Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1319), nealsr@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), andersonra@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.
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