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The Gorilla Gazette is now published
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HWMS Natural Helpers
NEWS
No School
March 12: End of 9 Weeks - QPA/Work Day
March 15 - 19: Spring Break
Team West
HWMS is breaking through to a new adventure. Team WEST (We Excel Starting Today) will soon be taking applications. This is going to be a select group of 8th graders who have to fill out an application, have an interview, and then be chosen. Strong academic foundation, respponsible citizenship, positive leadership ability and teacher recommendation will all be required to be a member of Team WEST. This group will help others with homework, with 6th grade orientation, and mentor classmates on how to succeed socially, educationally, and emotionally. Any 7th grader interested in this for their 8th grade year -- should be sure to listen for announcements letting everyone know when to apply.
Casual Picture Money Due/Panoramic Class Pics
Anyone wanting to order a package of pictures from the Casual Picture proof they received in February, will need to have their order with payment enclosed turned into the office by Thursday, March 11.
Lifetouch will be at HWMS again on Friday, April 23, to take a panoramic shot of each grade level class. To order a class picture students MUST have their order form with payment on the day of the Class Pictures.
8th Grade Promotion
The promotion ceremony for 8 graders will be Monday, May 24th at 7 PM. This year the event will take place at Campus High School Gymnasium. Students should arrive no later than 6:30 PM. Read more
Call Em All
Haysville West Middle School utilizes an internet based calling system to contact our students‘ parents/guardians regarding important dates and activities taking place at HWMS. It is one of our main means of communication. Please make sure that you keep your contact numbers up to date with our office.
Boys and Girls Club After-School Program
The Haysville extension of Boys and Girls Club is offering an after-school program for the 2009-2010 school year. Students in grades 6-8 will be provided recreational activities, tutoring, snacks, and special events. The program will is on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The cost is $30 for the entire year, but register early, space is limited to the first 100 participants. Registration deadline: September 4th. For more information contact Rob Arneson at the Haysville Activity Center, 316-529-5922.
Flyer with complete information
Get your pictures in the yearbook!
The Yearbook Staff invites students and parents to submit photos for the yearbook. If you've got great photos of school and community events or you and your friends just having fun, we'd like to see them. Our photographers can't be everywhere. Help us get as many photos as possible to create a terrific book everyone will want to have.
Here is how you can submit photos online:
• Click on button above
• enter username:400005697 and password:haysville0
• Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload.
• Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information.
• Click "Save Details".
It's that easy! Submit your photos today! The last day to submit photos is 3/1/2010.
Powerschool
Log on to the USD 261 Web Site: www.usd261.com to view your child/children’s current grades, daily assignments and attendance records. Did you know? You also have access to the same information your child does on a daily basis. When you log onto Powerschool you can read the HWMS Daily Bulletin to be informed about activities and current events taking place at school. You also have the ability to check on their lunch account balance and fees due. Don’t forget to log on to www.usd261.com for a wealth of district news.
Daily School Attendance is Important!
Students who attend school regularly are more successful, both academically and socially, than
those with many absences. We ask that you read the following information carefully so that
you will be aware of both district and state attendance requirements.
When a student is absent, his/her parents or guardians are required to telephone the
school (554-2370) on the day of the absence to verify their nonattendance. As an alternative,
the parent may send a note to the school on the day that the student returns. Any
absence not excused within this 24-hour period will be considered unexcused.
Students who arrive at school anytime after 7:45am must report to the office to sign in. Students
who are habitually late to school will lose their opportunity to be excused. Students who
have three consecutive unexcused absences or five days of un-excused absences in any
semester or seven unexcused school days in any school year, whichever occurs first, will be
considered not attending school as per Kansas Law 72-11139c. Students who are less than
13 years of age will be reported to Social and Rehabilitation Services. Students who are
more than 13 years old but less than 16 will be reported to the appropriate county or district
attorney.
Alternate Mailing List
Do you share custody of your child? To have a copy of your child’s report cards and monthly newsletters sent to an alternate address, please notify the school office in writing. Just request that we add your name to our secondary mailing list.
