Husky Families,
I hope you had a restful weekend and are recharged for the week ahead! I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the families who generously donated food for our staff breakfast on Friday. Your kindness and support truly brightened our morning and reminded us all of the wonderful community we have at Hawfields Middle School.
As always, we have several important updates and reminders to keep everyone on track, so please take a moment to review the information below. Let’s make this week a fantastic one!
Fall Picture Day: Picture Day is this Friday, October 11. This link will allow parents to sign up to receive updates via email about their child’s school portraits. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file with the school. To pay online, go to www.strawbridge.net. Click order picture and enter the following code: FM426542
ABSS Family University: Family University is this Monday, October 14th from 5:30-7:30 pm at Cummings High School. There are many wonderful sessions being offered to parents that will assist you in supporting your child. Childcare for Pre-K to 5th grade and is also available! This is a great opportunity to learn more about how ABSS can support you and how you can support your student(s). We hope to see you there!
Attendance: Hawfields Middle School is committed to engaging students in challenging learning opportunities that are matched to individual needs. In order to allow our teachers and staff to support students in this way, it is imperative that every student attend school regularly. Our overall average attendance rate last week was 95.4%, with the 6th grade class having the highest attendance at 96.9%! Thank you for helping us keep our weekly attendance at 95% or higher!
PowerSchool Parent Portal Account: In order to stay up to date about your child’s grades and attendance, it is very important that you download the Powerschool Parent Portal App. HERE is all the information you need to download the app and set up its features. Please let us know if we can help you. Please also take a moment to ensure that you have filled out your child's Back to School forms in PowerSchool.
Reproductive Health Consent Forms: Please log into PowerSchool to complete the Reproductive Health Consent or Withhold Consent for Student Participation form for your student. This is a new form, and even if you have already submitted other back-to-school forms, we still need your input on this specific matter. Your prompt attention and assistance are greatly appreciated as we ensure all necessary documentation is in place for the school year.
Free & Reduced Lunch Application: Breakfast and lunch are not universally free for all students. If you would like your child to eat meals at school, you will either need to put money on their online account or you will need to secure a free/reduced lunch status by filling out the required form. The form is available in the HMS main office or you can fill it out online: https://www.lunchapplication.com/ More information is available here. This year, we are asking that all families complete and return the form, regardless of whether your student will eat a meal at school.
All For Lunch Program: We are excited to share that Hawfields is participating in the All For Lunch program, which helps ensure that every student has access to nutritious meals, regardless of their ability to pay. This incredible initiative is designed to eliminate lunch debt and provide all students with the opportunity to enjoy a healthy meal. You can learn more and support this important cause by visiting All For Lunch at Hawfields Middle School. Let’s work together to make sure no student goes without lunch!
Athletics: Effective immediately, any athlete who does not have all required forms submitted and up-to-date in DragonFly will not be able to participate in any tryouts, practices, or competitions. It is critical that all documentation is completed to ensure eligibility and safety. If you have any questions or are unsure if you are missing any forms, please reach out to your coach as soon as possible.
If you have any questions regarding athletics, contact our Athletic Director, Lavar Marsh at lavar_marsh@abss.k12.nc.us.
Upcoming Calendar Events:
Monday, October 7: Boys & Girls XC Meet at Graham Middle - 4:45 pm
Tuesday, October 8: Girls Volleyball & Boys Soccer vs. Western at HOME - 4:45 pm
Wednesday, October 9: Football vs. Southern at HOME - 4:45 pm
Thursday, October 10: Girls Volleyball & Boys Soccer at Turrentine - 4:45 pm
Friday, October 11: Fall Picture Day
Tuesday, October 15: Girls Volleyball & Boys Soccer at Graham - 4:45 pm
Thursday, October 17: Girls Volleyball & Boys Soccer vs. Southern at HOME - 4:45 pm
Wednesday, October 23: Football at Woodlawn - 4:45 pm
Thursday, October 24: Girls Volleyball & Boys Soccer at Woodlawn - 4:45 pm
Friday, October 25: End of Quarter 1
Friday, October 25: School Dance - 4:00 - 6:30 pm. More information to come.
Monday, October 28: Teacher Workday. No school for students.
Tuesday, October 29: Girls Volleyball & Boys Soccer vs. Broadview at HOME - 4:45 pm
Wednesday, October 30: Football vs. Broadview at HOME - 4:45 pm
Thursday, October 31: Girls Volleyball & Boys Soccer at Western - 4:45 pm