HPMS Family Bulletin - 12/06/2024

The next tier to our student recognition is our trimester recognition--the Hawk High Five: Empathy, Willpower, Integrity, Embracing Diversity, and Grit. These success skills are valued at HP and our staff works to emphasize them with our students. Each trimester, teachers can submit nominations for students that demonstrated one or more of the five success skills. Empathy is the ability to understand and be sensitive to the feelings and challenges of others; we do this by placing ourselves in others' shoes. Willpower is the determination to do something or the self-control to stop yourself from doing something that is not in your best interest. Integrity is the quality of being honest and having the courage to stand up for your beliefs and do what is right, even when no one is watching. Embracing Diversity is the ability to recognize, appreciate and embrace the differences in others. Grit is to possess a determined, courageous and "never give up" attitude. Next week, our assistant principal, Sarah Schumacher, and I will be personally visiting classes to present 284 Hawk High Five awards to students! Students that are recognized will receive a certificate and a medallion that represents the success skill they were nominated for.

 

In addition to the Hawk High Five success skills, we recognize students each trimester for academic success, we refer to this as our “honor roll.” Students who achieve a 3.75GPA or higher will be placed on the honor roll. Student names will be displayed in our great hall showcase. We value all our students at HPMS and attempt to find multiple ways to recognize as many students as possible!

 

Thank you for your support of Harbour Pointe Middle School!

Please remember to not drop off students on Harbour Pointe Blvd. Drop off in the back area of the school or on 50th across from the school and the crossing guard will get your student across the road safely.

If you arrive BEFORE 7:35A and you wish to wait with your student…

During the morning drop-off, the “kiss-n-go” line should be moving.

We need your help as we make this change!

Hey HP Families!

As we start second trimester, it's an ideal time for students to reflect on their progress and set goals for growth!

Reflecting on Trimester One: Engage your child in discussions about their experiences over the past trimester. Consider questions like:

Setting Goals for Trimester Two: Based on their reflections, guide your child in setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals. For example:

Creating an Action Plan: Help your child outline the steps needed to achieve their goals. This may include setting aside dedicated study time, seeking assistance when needed, or engaging in extracurricular activities.

Celebrating Progress: Encourage your child to track their progress and celebrate milestones along the way. Recognizing achievements, no matter how small, boosts motivation and reinforces a growth mindset.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students thrive. We’re looking forward to a great Trimester Two! Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.

-HP Counselors 

Vinh Pham – Soccer

Olivia Smoke – Soccer

If your student is absent, it is important to excuse the absence by doing one of the following: 

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. 

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:

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.)

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