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Principal's Message November 22, 2024 (Holidays, Traditions, Spelling Bee, NCCI Math Track 1, Sports Pics, Cultural Arts, PTA Updates, Spirit Night 12/5)

Hello Patriot Families!  

As we move through November, I encourage us to pause and reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for. Whether it’s a teacher, coach, or any HMS staff member who goes the extra mile, if you could take the time to send a small message of appreciation, it would go really far!  Thank you for all your support in helping to make HMS a special place. 

 

Upcoming dates to know:

  • Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29: School is closed for the holiday! 
  • December 2, 2024 - January 3, 2025: Application period for Teen Play Corps (TPC) program. TPC is an exciting leadership opportunity for students in 7th -10th grades. Teen Play Corps  participants develop leadership skills, build confidence, and make a difference in their community by engaging in hands-on volunteer experiences.  For more information: Marbles Teen Play Corps (marbleskidsmuseum.org)
  • Tuesday, December 3: Spelling Bee - in homeroom classrooms, on the computer, this is to narrow down our top 20 candidates for the school-wide Spelling Bee.
  • Wednesday, December 4: Math North Carolina Check-in for Track 1 students
  • Wednesday, December 4: 6th-grade cultural arts performance (Greek Mythology), during their electives, provided to us by our PTA.
  • Thursday, December 5: Sports pictures
  • Thursday, December 5: Spirit Night at Panera Bread
  • Friday, December 6: Character Education Breakfast for students recognized as showing kindness and courage.  If your child was nominated, you will get an invite on Monday, November 25.  
  • Friday, December 6: Track 1 tracks out and returns Monday, January 6.  

Also, the Heritage High School Agriculture Department is selling poinsettias and wreaths!  Help support our local school community!  Order form: https://2024-wintersale.cheddarup.com  Order Wreaths by November 27th and Poinsettias by December 1.

 

Celebration of Shared Traditions

An optional activity is being proposed to students to celebrate diversity, enrich learning, and foster social-emotional growth through shared traditions.  Students will receive a questionnaire in Canvas, from their teachers, in which they are being asked to share a holiday recipe along with a brief story about its significance. We have families from over 30 countries, and this is a great way for our students to discover more about holiday traditions globally.  I am truly looking forward to learning more about our students and sharing my family traditions.

 

PTA Updates:

  • The next PTA meeting is December 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center, all are welcome!
  • Basketball season is about to start and we need volunteers for concessions! This fun and easy way to help out! Click here to sign up!
  • Panera Bread Spirit Night: December 5 from 4-8p.m. HMS PTA receives 30% of the sales, so take a break from cooking and eat out for a great cause!

 

As always, any questions or concerns, please reach out.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Amy Light, Principal