Hidden Oaks Middle School

🤞REMINDER FOR FAMILIES🤞 Student ID badges are an essential component of our safety plan and many other on-campus functions. #ALLINMartin👊

Good afternoon! The HOMS phone lines are currently down. If you need to reach the front office please email Ms. Vincent at vincenc@martinschools.org. Thank you!

🍎EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍎 Students' individual score reports for Spring 2021 assessments have been received from the Florida Department of Education. Schools will sort these reports and send students' records home with them no later than 10/4/21. Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/544426 #ALLINMartin👊

🩺STUDENT QUARANTINE PROTOCOL UPDATE🩺 In accordance with new student quarantine protocols released by Florida Department of Health (DOH) today, the Martin County School District has updated its parent/caregiver notification processes. Please click here to learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/542636 #ALLINMartin👊

🩺VOLUNTARY VACCINATION EVENTS🩺 The Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH Martin) is currently hosting its second round of voluntary community vaccination clinics. 1st and 2nd doses of the #Pfizervaccine are being offered to interested individuals aged 12+. More: https://bit.ly/3Ab5sWL. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SCHOOLS CLOSED🍎 Reminder, families - all District-operated schools will be closed Thursday, September 16, in observance of #YomKippur. #ALLINMartin👊

Youth Summit/ Parent Café on 9/18/21 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at Martin County Fairgrounds, youth will enjoy a fun FREE event that focuses on critical thinking skills, leadership development, and teamwork along with FREE BBQ for lunch! While parents receive information about current Martin County youth drug trends and information about parental techniques to help their children avoid substance use.

💡SPOTLIGHT ON #MCSDPotential🌟💡 Ms. Dawne Hutchinson of Hidden Oaks Middle School helps students achieve their #MCSDPotential🌟 through her caring demeanor. "She always makes students feel so cared about and important!" parent Kim Harse shared. "We are on round two with her and she is just as amazing with my second child!" Thank you for going #ALLINMartin👊 for your students, Ms. Hutchinson! Know a student or employee who is achieving or helping others achieve their #MCSDPotential? Nominate them for recognition by clicking here: bit.ly/MCSDPotential.

🍎INTERIM REPORTS ISSUED🍎 Interim reports for students enrolled in grades 6-12 will be issued today. Check your child's grades in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ If you do not have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal, please click here for instructions on how to claim your account: https://www.martinschools.org/page/focus-parent-portal-student-grades-and-attendance #ALLINMartin👊

Hidden Oaks Middle School's fundraiser is here! Our goal is to raise funds for programs/events that benefit the students, teachers, staff, and clubs not currently funded through traditional means. It's as simple as 1, 2, 3! 1. Register TONIGHT at www.ShopFund.com 2. Share custom support links with family & friends via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email, Text and more. 3. Student Goal: 5 Online Supporters. REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: Sharing gets you tickets for chances to win over $100,000 in instant prizes. Fundraiser Links: • Why We Fundraise - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/8770815) • How To Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752340) • Kick-Off Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752370) • Parent Letter - (https://bit.ly/2XWN8lT ) • Prize Program - (https://bit.ly/2IQJCSt ) On behalf of myself and the staff at Hidden Oaks Middle School, thank you for doing your part to make our fundraiser a success. Thank you for your support! HOMS STUDENT COUNCIL

🍎SCHOOLS CLOSED🍎 Just a reminder, families - all District-operated schools will be closed September 6 & 7 in observance of #LaborDay and #RoshHashanah. View our complete instructional calendar for the 2021-2022 school year: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

🔬CELEBRATING STELLAR SCIENTISTS🔬 Congratulations to Nina Goyal of Hidden Oaks MS and Varun Singh of Anderson MS for being named two of the top 300 Broadcom MASTERS in this year's competition! Read more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/526206 #ALLINMartin👊

We just received word from the Martin County School District that all Environmental Studies Center trips have been cancelled this week 9/1-9/3. They are working through some logistical challenges and hope to see the students soon.

🩺VOLUNTARY VACCINE AND TESTING OPPORTUNITIES🩺 The Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Martin County is currently offering FREE PCR testing for COVID-19. Learn more and schedule an appt: https://curative.com/sites/31397 Find other PCR/Rapid testing sites in Martin County: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/testing-sites/ DOH Martin's vaccine opportunities are listed in the attached photo. To view other vaccine opportunities in our community, please click here: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ DOH Martin encourages individuals aged 12 and older to consider obtaining their COVID-19 vaccine if this recommendation is in alignment with guidance from their health care provider. Have questions? Contact DOH Martin at (772) 221-4000 option 9.

The 6th Grade Environmental Studies Center field trip scheduled for Monday 8/30 has been canceled. We will share the make-up date once it is confirmed. We expect to have the updated information out to families next week. All other trips scheduled for next week are still expected to occur as planned. We are sorry for any disappointment or inconvenience this causes.

🩺HEALTH UPDATE 🩺 The Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH Martin) is currently hosting voluntary Pfizer vaccination clinics throughout the community. DOH Martin encourages interested individuals aged 12 and up to get vaccinated if this recommendation is in alignment with guidance received from their health care provider. Students aged 12-17 must have a parent/legal guardian present with them to receive a vaccination. Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/513522 DOH Martin is also offering free COVID-19 testing for individuals aged 6 months and older. Learn more and make an appointment: https://curative.com/sites/31397 To get answers to your frequently asked questions about academics, health protocols and more, please click here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/frequently-asked-questions-covid #ALLINMartin👊

**Picture Day 8/25-26** Fall pictures are used for the yearbook. We encourage shirt choices (within dress code) that will be appreciated for years to come. Polo and Button Up shirts tend to look the nicest. Schedule: Wednesday: 6th grade – Teams 1, 2, & 3 - All classes will report for pictures with their World History class 7th grade – Team 1 only - All classes will report for pictures with their U.S. History class (Mr. Boudreau) Thursday: 8th grade – Teams 1, 2, & 3 - All classes will report with their Civics class 7th grade - Team 1 & 2- all classes will report for pictures with their U.S. History class (Mrs. Hutchinson and Ms. Gradisher)

Middle School Curriculum Nights will be held this evening, August 24. View specific details for your child's school: https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening#curriculumnights If you or your child are experiencing symptoms of illness, awaiting COVID-19 test results, have tested positive for COVID-19, or are currently quarantined, please do not attend Curriculum Night in person. Please contact your child's school- staff will make arrangements for you to receive the same information that will be presented during these events. #ALLINMartin👊

Dream of making an impact on the future generation? Interested in making a difference in the lives of students while maintaining a flexible schedule? We're currently hiring substitute teachers! Click here to learn more and apply for a position today: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1318589/Process_for_Becoming_a_Substitute_Teacher.pdf #ALLINMartin👊

Have questions about how to navigate or interpret data displayed on our COVID-19 dashboard? Please click here to watch a short informational video: https://youtu.be/Bl2KRDpxtv8 If you have additional questions after viewing the video, please email MCSDReopening@martinschools.org for assistance.