THIS WEEK AT HP – APRIL 21 TO 25
HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS THIS WEEK
TUE WASL Testing
PTO Meeting, Library - 7:30P
WED WASL Testing
THU WASL Testing
FRI Read to Feed Kickoff Assembly for 6th Grade Students (2P)
SAT Marching Band, Flag and Dance Teams to Apple Blossom Parade, Jr. (Wenatchee WA)
PARENT INFORMATION
WASL TESTING/FREE BREAKFAST
We will be on special class schedules April 22, 23, 24 for WASL testing. Students will test first thing in the morning and have a shortened schedule (periods 1 to 6) following the tests. Nutrition Services will be offering FREE breakfast to ALL students through May 2. Students may enter the building at 7:55A on those days if they are having breakfast.
PTO MEETING
Tana Snyder, counselor, group facilitator and educational consultant, is the guest speaker for the PTO Meeting this Tuesday evening at 7:30P in the HP Library. She will be speaking on internet/video game obsession/addiction. She will also offer suggestions for creating a more balanced, healthier home environment. Please feel free to bring guests who might benefit from this presentation.
READ TO FEED
Harbour Pointe 6th graders will begin the Heifer International "Read to Feed" fundraiser this week with a "kick-off" assembly on Friday. Students will gather sponsors and read to raise money to purchase livestock for families living in underdeveloped areas of the world. Community and Service hours can be earned for this activity.
GREY HOODIES
Orders for grey hoody sweatshirts or emblems added to sweatshirts will be
accepted April 21 to 30. Turn in order forms or sweatshirts with order forms
(for emblems) to Student Services or to Mr. Nelson, Athletic Director along with
your check made payable to: Harbour Pointe Middle School. The link to the form
is:
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR OF CLOTHING CENTER/SCHOOL BELL NEEDED
The school district is still in need of a new coordinator or two people willing to share the School Bell Volunteer Coordinator position. If you are interested or would like to know more, contact Anita Harris, School Nurse at Discovery and Olivia Park Elementary Schools (
harrisaf@mukilteo.wednet.edu).8th GRADE PARENT INFORMATION
DANCE TEAM TRY-OUTS
Clinics and try-outs for the 2008-2009 Kamiak Dance Team are this week, April 21 to 24, in the Kamiak Main Gym from 3:15-5:15P.
"WELCOME TO KAMIAK" DANCE
Students who will be an incoming freshman at Kamiak High School in the fall of 2008 are invited to attend a “Welcome to Kamiak Dance” on Friday, May 16th from 7 to 9P in the Kamiak Commons. Tickets will be on sale during 8th grade lunch at HP on May 7, 14 and 15. Tickets are $7 presale and $8 at the door. Pizza ($2) and water ($1) will be sold at the dance. The dance is sponsored by next year’s Senior Class parents and they want to assure you it will be well chaperoned!
ARTS CALENDAR
BAND
THU 6-7P Practice for Parade
SAT Marching Band, Flag and Dance Teams at Apple Blossom Junior Parade (Wenatchee WA)
SPORTS CALENDAR
CO-ED SWIM/CO-ED TRACK AND FIELD: Practice continues
Swim team coach: Ms. Quinn First meet: April 29th (Tuesday)
Track and field coach: Mr. Slaght First meet: May 1st (Thursday)
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
All clubs meet from 3-4P unless otherwise posted
TUE Rollerblading Club, Portable
Flag Team, Commons – 5:30-7P
Dance Team, Commons – 7-8:30P
WED Scrapbook, N106 –
Die Cutting FunBuilders Club, W114
Weightlifting Club, Weight Room
THU TATU, W114
Flag Team, Commons – 5:30-7P*
Dance Team, Commons – 6-8:30P*
(*Includes parade practice from 6 to 7P – dress appropriately for marching OUTSIDE!)
NJHS –
Will not meet this week, new date to be announced