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Hudson Middle School
Telephone: (727) 774-8200
Fax: (727) 774-8291
Hours: 7:00 am-3:30 pm
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Cool School
We have been officially nominated for Cool School of the Week. Voting begins now and will end on Wednesday 2/8 at 11pm. It is between us and a school in Bradenton.
The school will the most votes will be announced on Thursday morning during the broadcast of Fox News.
So go to MyFoxPrep.com & vote for Hudson Middle School. Tell all of your friends. You can also text COOL1 to 94465
The Pirate Magician of St. Augustine
Hudson Middle School experienced a great presentation that included Magic, History, Jokes, Readings and Pirate Lore featuring the Pirate Magician of St. Augustine.
Captain Mayhem is an authority on Pirates of the Caribbean, pirate culture and history. He is a resident pirate for the St. Augustine Pirate Museum, a pirate re enactor, star performer on the pirate ship Black Raven, and professional magician from Las Vegas.
For more on Captain Mayhem visit his website at: http://josephlosteen.com/mayhem.html
The Pirate Bibliography link below includes approved websites from Grolier Online via the Online Resources provided by the Pasco County School District. On the related websites list, click on the title and it will take you to each of the pirate sites. If you have any problems, please contact Mrs. Pringle at 727-774-8221.
Pirate Bibliography
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HMS Spirit Wear is now available.
The following items are now available to order: hooded sweatshirt for $20, short-sleeve t-shirt for $10, and drawstring bag for $8. Cash or check is due at time you place your order. You may download an order form by clicking here. Please make checks to HMS PTSO. Place your order with payment in PTSO box in the school front office. If you have any questions please e-mail Kim Luis.
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Flu Season Tips
The Center For Disease Control website presents this information about flu prevention:
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year.
Flu vaccination is recommended for all children aged 6 months and older. Making healthy choices at school and at home can help prevent the flu and spreading flu to others.
Ask children to:
* Cover their nose and mouth with a tissue when they cough or sneeze—have them throw the tissue away after they use it.
* Wash their hands often with soap and water, especially after they cough or sneeze. If water is not near, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
* Avoid touching their eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
For more information about flu prevention, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu/
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Conference Champs!!!
7th Grade Lady Cougars Basketball
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Important Information for
Middle School Athletes
If you are a middle school student who plans to play sports for a high school team it is important that you read these eligibility guidelines.
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Important Information for Parents
About Heat Stress and Inclement Weather
The summer temperatures can cause heat stress in our students. It is important to be vigilant when scheduling activities and take all precautions to prevent heat illness. Click here to read the responsibilities of student regarding heat stress and inclement weather. |
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With funding from a Target Arts Grant, Hudson Middle School Art teacher Judy Vilmure worked with her students to redesign the greenhouse area. Students have it made in the shade in our new outdoor classroom. |
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Purchase an HMS Pillow!
$10.00
Available in Ms. Berube's classroom. |
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Parent Pick Up Procedures:
Our parent pick up procedures are in place to prevent any safety concerns. Students are to be dropped off and picked up in the one and only car loop, which is located in the 2nd parking lot on the clinic side. For students’ safety, please pick up and drop off in a single file line. In addition to the new car loop, please keep in mind that only right turns are allowed out of the parking lot. Please refrain from parking in the lot to pick up students as this causes them to have to cross in front of moving traffic and is a safety issue. Thank you for your cooperation. |
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Attention Math Students
To view the textbook on cd you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat.
It is a free download and available here. |
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2011-2012 School Year Calendar
For a copy of the entire 2010-2011 school year calendar please click here.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the file. |
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Volunteer at HMS
You may now sign-up to be an approved volunteer for the 2010-2011 School Year by clicking here. |
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Important Reminder to all Incoming 7th Graders
Immunizations protect our children from many childhood diseases. These immunizations are free at the Health Department, or you can get them through your child’s Pediatrician.
Immunizations are not just a good idea - they are required by Florida law for all students attending school.
Remember, all students going into 7th grade must have a Tdap booster. If your child has already received the Tdap booster, be sure to send/bring the updated shot records (blue card) to the school. If he/she still needs the Tdap booster, make plans to get the shot over the summer and send/bring the updated blue card to the school. It is also a good idea to keep a copy in your records.
Your 7th grader will NOT receive their schedule when they come to register if they have not received this booster.
Pasco County Health Department locations:
10841 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727)861-526011511 Denton Ave.
Hudson, FL 34667
(727)861-5661
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Florida Parental Information and
Resource Center
(Florida PIRC)
The Florida Parental Information and Resource Center (Florida PIRC) at the University of South Florida and the Florida Parental Information and Resource Center (Florida PIRC) of the Family Network on Disabilities are centers previously funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Their goals are to improve parental involvement in education so Florida’s students are better prepared to enter school and increase in their academic achievement.
Florida PIRC Parent Notifications may be viewed in English here and in Spanish here.
Parental Information and Resource Centers were created under No Child Left Behind / Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
Centros de Información y Recursos para
Padres de Florida (Florida PIRC)
El Centro de Información y Recursos para Padres de Florida (Florida PIRC) en la Universidad del Sur de Florida (USF) y el Centro de Información y Recursos para Padres de Florida (Florida PIRC) de la Red de Familias sobre Discapacidades (FND), son centros previamente subvencionados por el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Sus metas son incrementar la participación de los padres en la educación, para que los estudiantes de Florida estén mejor preparados para su ingreso a la escuela y para incrementar sus logros académicos.
Las notificaciones a padres de los PIRC de Florida pueden verse en inglés y en español.
Los Centros de Información y Recursos para Padres fueron creados bajo la ley Ningún Niño Dejado Atrás / Educación Elemental y Secundaria. |
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2010-2011 School Improvement Plan
The school improvement plan is available in the front office for your review and also online. |
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Anti-Bullying/Sexual Harassment Plan |
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Intervention by team teacher(s) |
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Meet with counselor for counseling intervention
Student signs conference form
Phone conference with parent |
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Meet with Administrator
Parent conference required
Signed parent conference form to file
Sent home for day and/or ISS
Discipline referral to file from team teacher |
| 4th Time |
3 days of Out of School Suspension
Phone call or letter to parent
Discipline referral
Follow up with counselor to address underlying issues. May require referral to community based counseling or anger management. |
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5 days of Out of School Suspension
Phone call or letter to parent
Discipline referral |
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Recommendation for Expulsion/Change of Placement
Discipline referral |
Note: Law Enforcement (SRO) involved at any step
at request of Administration or victim. |
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Attention Parents:
Important Information About Absences
There is a concern with eSembler and how it is listing absences. eSembler looks at an absence as a student not being in class. Therefore, if the student is excused, unexcused, field trip, school function, band, awards ceremony or student incentive day’s eSembler marks it as an absence. At the end of the year perfect attendance is not rewarded to those students that have “U” (unexcused) absences.
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Need help logging on to eSembler?
Click here for a step-by-step guide to logging into eSembler to view your child's grades. |
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Recycling
HMS will participating in the county wide Battery Recycling Contest this year. Please collect household batteries (AA, AAA, C, 9-volt, and D) from your students. Cash prizes will be given to the top ten schools that collect the highest poundage of batteries.
We will also be recycling cell phones and printer cartridges. HMS will received $1.25 for each cell phone. We have a cell phone drop in the front office.
More information is available on the ways that our schools, students, and employees are supporting recycling by going to the Pasco County Schools recycling webpage. |
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Hudson Middle School is a Five Star School
EIGHT YEARS IN A ROW!
The Five Star designation is the highest honor awarded to schools by the Florida Department of Education for community involvement. In order to qualify for this award, schools must have achieved 100 percent of the Florida Department of Education's required criteria in the categories of family involvement, business partnerships, volunteers, student community service, and School Advisory Councils. As part of the application process, schools were required to compile and submit portfolios documenting and quantifying community service work and activities accomplished during the 2009-2010 school year. The Five Star School Award was established in 1995 to recognize the contributions made by community involvement in student success. |
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Athletic Participation Form
Attention Parents! If your child is going to participate in any sports at Hudson Middle School during the 2011-2012 school year you must complete and sign this form. |
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Reading, Writing, Mathematics & Science
Minimum Standards
Florida Statute 1008.25 requires that all school districts report to families their son’s /daughter’s progress toward meeting minimum standards in reading, writing, mathematics and science. If your child has met minimum standards, on the line next to the categories of reading, writing, mathematics and science, a “Yes” will be indicated on the child’s progress report and report card. If your child has not met minimum standards, a “No” will be indicated on the line. If you would like additional information, or would like to conference with the content teacher your child has in reading, writing, mathematics or science, please call the school at (727) 774-8200 and ask to set up a conference with the appropriate teacher. |
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Important Information from Your School Nurse
Your child is eligible to receive free health care at school provided they are enrolled in the Healthy Student Program. Participating students may receive over the counter medications in the clinic such as Tylenol, Motrin, Hydrocortisone cream, and others.
Parents of 6th graders: Students entering 7th grade next year must have had an Tdap booster within 5 years of the first day of 7th grade which will be in August of 2010. If your child receives the vaccine during the school year, please provide the clinic with the immunization so it can be recorded. Please do what you can to get this vaccine before your 6th grader enters 7th grade. |
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Are you interested in becoming a substitute teacher?
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No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
School Public Accountability Reports
NCLB legislation requires that schools provide parents or guardians with an annual school status report at the beginning of each school year. To assist schools the Department of Education produces a report known as the NCLB School Public Accountability Report (SPAR). NCLB SPAR is available to all parents on the web at this address:
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District Check Acceptance Policy
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Reporting Child Abuse Notification
Per Florida Statute 1006.061 for Reporting of Child Abuse
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Reporting Professional Misconduct Notification
Per Florida Statute 1006.061 for Reporting Professional Misconduct
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Food Service Inspection Report
Per 2008 Florida School Laws: Section 1013.12
subsection (2) Paragraph (b) |
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