Haverford Middle School December Newsletter - Community Updates
Stay informed with the latest news from Haverford Middle School! This newsletter covers District Goals, Administrative Team information, upcoming events like Kindergarten Registration and the HHS Class of 2028 Information Night, as well as important reminders about school safety and traffic patterns. Get insights into student activities, social/emotional wellness programs, and more. Join us in celebrating 25 years of education excellence! Explore the happenings at Haverford and get involved in supporting our students and staff. Stay connected with the school community through engaging events and initiatives.
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Haverford Middle School Friday Family Meeting December 15, 2023
District Goals Social/Emotional Wellness o Students were able to personalize the concepts they learned from reading novels by applying them to their lives and everyday situations. Mindfulness Monday o Preparing Contemporary Citizens o Students learned communication and advocacy skills o Students emailed teachers about homework, tests, and grades in Advisory In social studies class, students learn and teach about the different types of government and what makes a society work. Putting together talks for the class. In math class, students applied concepts to real life events o o Diversity & Inclusion o As you read, Midnight at the polls (from a woman's point of view) People like Watsons go to Birmingham, Anne Frank, and Iqbal connect different points of view from around the world. Students who participate in athletic teams and the theater club provided assistance to their peers with special needs. They possess a deep understanding of inclusivity, leadership, empathy, kindness, and compassion. o
Administrative Team Daniel J. Horan o Principal o dhoran@haverfordsd.net o 610-853-5900, ext. 5551 Erika Harvey o 8thGrade Assistant Principal o eharvey@haverfordsd.net o 610-853-5900, 5581 Matthew Crater o 7thGrade Assistant Principal o mcrater@haverfordsd.net o 610-853-5900, 5571 Ashley Gavio o 6thGrade Assistant Principal o agavio@haverfordsd.net o 610-853-5900, 5561
Haverford Happenings Read all about the December Haverford Happenings! You will find information about the following: Kindergarten Registration - Opens Monday, January 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM HHS Class of 2028 Parent/Guardian Information Night - December 14 at 6:30 PM Thank you to our Veterans Student Achievement HHS 2024-25 Course Selection Guide School Traffic Patterns Celebrating 25 Years in Education! PIAA Coaches of the Year Congratulations to our Student-Athletes Celebrating our Students and Staff School Board Information - New times for Committee Meetings School Board Reorganization Inclement Weather/Closing Information December Cultural Connections Upcoming Dates We are Hiring! o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
School Safety / Traffic Patterns Please be mindful of the staff and student foot traffic on and around our campus o Be alert o Follow the speed limit and traffic pattern o Be patient Parking spaces on campus are for staff Parking for families going to the main office are located on Darby Road where the flag pole is located Families are not permitted to drive through the bus lane to drop off students unless they have permission Families may drop off students in a safe location on Marthart Avenue, Golf Road, or Darby Road Students should cross Darby Road at that the crosswalk where the crossing guards are located
Daily Schedule Homeroom Students are admitted to the building at 7:30 AM, go directly to their locker, and then report to homeroom Students are required to be in homeroom at 7:50 AM for attendance Students should log onto CANVAS and their Email in homeroom before 7:50 AM Students should watch the Morning Meeting, which begins at 7:50 AM 7:50 - 8:00 1st Period 8:03 - 8:50 2nd Period 8:53-9:40 3rd Period 9:43-10:30 4th period (6th grade Lunch/Advisory) 10:33-11:20 5th Period (7thgrade lunch/Advisory) 11:23-12:10 6th Period (7th& 8thgrade lunch/Advisory) 12:13-1:00 7th Period (8thgrade lunch/Advisory) 1:03-1:50 8th Period 1:53-2:40
Absences / Early Dismissal Late arrivals o Students must report to the main office if they arriving after 7:50 AM o Students will provide a note to the main office when they enter school o Students need a late pass from the main office to enter your homeroom after 7:50 AM Absences o Families should email Mrs. Cianci (scianci@haverfordsd.net) if their child is going to be absent. Please detail the name of your child, grade, date of absence, and reason for absence Early dismissal o Early dismissal notes should be delivered by the student to the main office upon entering school / before they go to homeroom 8
Afterschool Clubs & Activities Afterschool Clubs & Activities Leaders Patty Lazer plazer@haverfordsd.net Jason Langin jlangin@haverfordsd.net o o Club Information Lindsey Smith, Athletic & Afterschool Activities Advisor lrsmith@haverfordsd.net o
Winter Sports Athletics Lindsey Smith, Athletic & Afterschool Activities Advisor o lrsmith@haverfordsd.net o Accessing support to engage All students trying out for a winter sport must be registered via FamilyID by their parents/guardian. o Part of the registration process is submitting Section 6: Certification of Authorized Medical Examiner (physical form). o All students interested in trying out for a winter sport MUST have an updated Family ID registration and PIAA Section 6 physical form dated 6/1/23 or later. If you participated in a fall sport, you will also need a completed PIAA Section 7 Recertification form. o These forms must be completed, uploaded, and approved prior to the first day of tryouts. o It may take up to 48 hours for the trainer to approve physicals Stephanie Viola, Athletic Supervisor o sviola@haverfordsd.net o Winter sports tryouts o Game information o Coaching information
Expectations at Athletic Events E E v v e e r r y y o o n ne e d d e e s se e r r v v e e s s t t o oh h a a v v e e a a g g r r e e a a t tg g a a m me e . . T Th h i i s s m me e a a n ns s P P l l a a y C Co o a a c O Of f f f i i c F F a y e e r r s s P c h h e e s s C Co o a c i i a a l l s s o o f a n ns s c c h P l l a a y a c f f f i i c c i i a h e e e e r r y c h h a t t e e S Sp p e e c c t t a a t t o o r rE E x x p p e e c c t t a a t t i i o o n ns s W W e e c c h h e e e e r ro o n no o u u r rt t e i i n nd d i i v v i i d d e e f f o o o o d g i i t t e e m ms s i i n nt t h e a a m d u da m - u a a l l s s o o r rr r e a n nd dd d r r i i n nk h e e s st t a - n no o t ta a g g a a i i n ns st tt t h e f f e e r r e e e k i i s s p p r r o o h a n nd d s s i i s s p p r r o o h h e e o o t t h e s s. . h i i b b i i t t e h e e r rt t e e a a m m, , O Ou u t t s si i d T Th h r r o o w w i i n ng e d d . . h i i b b i i t t e e d d . . F F o o l l l l o o w w i i n ng g t t h p p r r i i v v i i l l e h e e s se e d e e e x d g g e x p p e e t t o oa e c c t t a a t t t t e a t t i i o o n ns s a e n nd de a t ta e v v e e n nt t s s a a l l l lt t i i m me e s s m a n nd dg ma a i i n nt t a g a a m me e s s. a i i n ns s t t h . h e e
HHS Football Lifting Program Afterschool meeting on December 18th in library o Coach Luke Dougherty o Trainer - Marco Weight training program begins in January when we return from winter break
Spirit Week Week of December 18th Monday - Pajamas Tuesday 80s & 90s Wednesday White out Thursday - Dress up Friday - Ugly Sweater
Yearbook Pre-order now! $25.00 ($28.49 w/tax + fees) until December 31st 8th grade families may also order a dedication page for $15.00 by February 1st
End of Year Trips 6th grade Camp Canadensis o Information packet shared in HR today o Link to HMS website o General information o Clearances o May 29th & 30th o Ticket, bus, and food - $165.00 o Chaperones needed 7th grade Dorney Park o June 5th o Ticket, bus, and food o $130.00 o Chaperones needed 8th grade Hersheypark o June 4th o Ticket, bus, and food o $135.00 o Chaperones needed
CHOP Toy Drive CHOP Toy Drive o Amazon wish list o Ship directly to CHOP o Complete Google form o Please donate before December 22nd!
Township Library Project There will be numerous road closures throughout the project especially in early spring The township will be sending out weekly updates for planned closings Temporary library in the Manoa Shopping Center o Hours
School Calendar Dates November / December / January December 15th - Midpoint of the 2nd quarter December 18th Spirit Week December 25th - January 1st - Winter break January 2nd - Return to school January 12th - Early dismissal @ 11:20 AM January 15th - No school
