NEWS IN THE MIDDLE FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2017 2017 News in the Middle February Newsletter 2017 TO EDUCATE, MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE IN THIS ISSUE A Message from Principal Yanok Staying involved! Why? When parents/guardians get involved in learning, student achievement soars. Middle schoolers score higher on test, turn in better projects and participate more in class if they know parents/guardian cares. When? You can be involved in your child s learning at any time of the day. Talk about homework while you are making dinner or watching a show together at night. Visit a place of interest on the weekend. You will show your child that you think learning is important. Upcoming Events Page 2 Power of Pen Page 3 Testing & MLK Essay Winners Page 4 Spelling Bee Page 5 President s day & DAR Pages 6,7 WINTER SPORTS Pages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 HMS Aviation Page 14 Reminders Page 15
NEWS IN THE MIDDLE FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2017 2017 Upcoming Events Take a look at the events going on during the month of February! February 3-- 7&8 grade Academic Awards (9am) 5&6 grade Academic Awards (1:05 pm) February 14 Valentine s Day February 20 President s Day- NO SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REMINDERS Your student being in school and on time is very important! Excused absences are up to the discresion of the administration. The only legal excused absences include doctor excuses and principal approved leaves of absence for circumstances such as funeral leave. We ask that you call the school for any other reason so that we are aware of the absence.
NEWS IN THE MIDDLE FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2017 2016 3 The 8 th grade Power of the Pen team who recently competed at the District Power of the Pen Tournament at Mount Union University on January 5, consist of: Gabriella Carrocci Aidan Gray Emma Chancio Emma Settle Dianna Lanaghan Sofia Slivka Hannah Winkler The 7 th grade Power of the Pen team who recently competed at the District Power of the Pen Tournament at Mount Union University on January 5, consist of: Lindsay Busby Kennedy Conrad Olivia Reese Isabella Yetts Anthony Shevlin Abigail Gilman We had four, 8 th graders qualify for the Regional Power of the Pen Tournament. It will be held on Saturday, March 4, at Malone University: They are: Sofia Slivka Emma Settle Emma Chancio Diana Lanaghan We want to recognize Emma Settle for receiving 4th place at the District Tournament. Emma not only placed 4th at Districts, she also scored 1st place twice in "The Best of Rounds" category which means that Emma's Prompt received the highest score for two rounds out of three rounds of writing! We had one-7th grade qualifier for the Regional Competition on March 4th and that is Olivia Reese! Keep up the great work writers!
NEWS IN THE MIDDLE FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2017 2016 4 Achievement Testing Testing will begin March 13 with ELA. The subjects tested will be: 5 th ELA/ Math/Science 6 th ELA/Math/Social Studies 7 th ELA/Math 8 th ELA/Math/Science Martin Luther King Essay Winners: CONGRATS Madison Palma, Rensi Gresko, and Caitlin Lukacena!!
NEWS IN THE MIDDLE FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2017 2016 5 CONGRATULATIONS! We have six students out of the Top eight and two alternates advancing to the Jefferson County Regional Spelling Bee! It will be held at Buckeye North Elementary School on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. 1. Abigail Gilman 2. Sydney Emery 3. Caitlin Lukacena 4. Frankie Vostatek 5. Cole Antill 6. Caleb Noble
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NEWS IN THE MIDDLE FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2017 2016 7 FORT STEUBEN CHAPTER WINNERS DAR 2016-2017 8 TH GRADE POSTER: NIAJAH CARTER NATHANIEL STARK BANNER: (Group Project) ANNA TAYLOR, AARON FERGUSON, SYDNEY MEYER, QUINN MCCOY STAMP DESIGN: MADISON ELY, ALLEY GASTER POEM: GRACIE HAMILTON SHORT STORY: GRAYCE CALVERT COMMUNITY SERVICE: (GROUP PROJECT) DELANEY CONNOR, HAYDEN HEILMAN, CADE KERNAHAN 7 TH GRADE POSTER: BLAZE WILE BANNER: (GROUP PROJECT) LEA TAGLIONE, RYLEE HUBBARD, MALENA BIASI, LIBBY SACCOCCIA (GROUP PROJECT) GRACEY BOWMAN, ALLEE BRANCAZIO, ADRIANNA BROWN, STAMP DESIGN: ETHAN SHADDINGER, JULIANNA KING POEM: ABIGAIL GILMAN SHORT STORY: CHRIS SCHIAPPA PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAY: ALEXANDER WHITEHURST, ASHTON SANDS 6 TH GRADE POSTER: KASEY CROSIER, RAEGAN HAYES BANNER: (GROUP PROJECT) DRAKE ZIARKO, COOPER BLACKBURN, VASILE MATZORKIS, BUBBY REESE, FRANK VOSTATEK (GROUP PROJECT) TORI MITCHELL, HILLARY RAUCH, JADE HUBBARD POEM: SYDNEY MATYAS SHORT STORY: SHAWN BLANCHARD PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAY: HANNAH AGGERS 5 TH GRADE POSTER: GABRIELLA BECKER, ANNA BARKER BANNER: (GROUP PROJECT) OLIVIA DOLFE, LAYLA LOMBARDO, JACKIE STEVENS, HONESTY CRAWFORD (GROUP PROJECT) CARMEN NOCERA, ALISANDRA SAGUN, VICTORIA YOUNGKIN, KALEIGH DESROCHER STAMP DESIGN: GIA BOWMAN POEM: JEREMIAH TAYLOR SHORT STORY: GRACI CRAIG PHOTOGRAPIC ESSAY: LIAM O BRIEN, ADDISON CONNOR
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NEWS IN THE MIDDLE FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2017 2016 10 BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 2016-17 DATE TEAM PLACE TIME Wednesday November 30 BOYS: Warwood HOME 5:00PM Friday December 2 Boys: Wheeling Classic (Wheeling/Bridge St) Away 5:30PM Thursday December 8 BOYS: New Martinsville Home 5:15PM Saturday December 10 BOYS: Buckeye Trail Home 10AM Monday December 12 BOYS: Martins Ferry HOME 5:00PM Tuesday December 13 BOYS: Triadelphia AWAY 4:45PM Thursday December 15 BOYS: St. Clairsville HOME 5:00PM Saturday December 17 BOYS: Morgantown HOME (Old SHS) 11AM Monday December 19 BOYS: Bellaire HOME 5:00PM Saturday January 7 BOYS: Massillon (Orange) HOME (Old SHS) 11AM Monday January 9 BOYS: Bellaire Away 5:30PM Tuesday January 10 BOYS: New Martinsville Away 5:00PM Thursday January 12 BOYS: Warwood Away 5:00PM Saturday January 14 BOYS: Morgantown Away 1:00PM Tuesday January 17 (MAKE UP) BOYS: Triadelphia Away 4:45PM Wednesday January 18 BOYS: St. Clairsville Away 5:00PM Saturday January 21 BOYS: Buckeye Trail Away 10AM Monday January 23 BOYS: Triadelphia HOME 4:45PM Saturday January 28 BOYS: Massillon (Black) Away 10AM Monday January 30 BOYS: Martins Ferry Away 5:30PM
NEWS IN THE MIDDLE FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2017 2016 11 7/8 Boys Reserve BB Team Date Opponent Location Time Bus Saturday, Dec. 10 Buckeye Trail HMS 10AM Friday, Dec. 16 JCC @ Weir Millsop Center 4pm 3:15 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Upward HMS 5PM Thursday, Jan. 5 Carrollton @ Carrollton 5PM 3:00 Tuesday, Jan. 10 JCC HMS 5PM *Tuesday, Jan. 17 Upward HMS 5PM Saturday, Jan. 21 Buckeye Trail @ B.T. 10AM 7:45 Thursday, Jan. 26 Jr Crusaders (7) HMS 5pm *This game is pending rescheduling
NEWS IN THE MIDDLE FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2017 2016 12 Girls basketball Schedule 2016-2017 DATE TEAM PLACE TIME Monday December 5 Girls: Martins Ferry Home 5:00pm Wednesday December 7 GIRLS: St. Clairsville Away 6:00PM Saturday December 10 GIRLS: Buckeye Trail Away 10:00AM Tuesday December 13 GIRLS: Triadelphia HOME 4:45PM Thursday December 15 GIRLS: New Martinsville Away 5:00PM Friday December 16 GIRLS: Wheeling Classic Away 6:30/7:30 Saturday December 17 GIRLS: Morgantown HOME 11:00AM Monday December 19 GIRLS: Bellaire Away 5:30PM Wednesday January 4 Girls: Martins Ferry Away 5:30PM Thursday January 5 GIRLS: Carrollton HOME 5:00PM Saturday January 7 Girls: Massillon HOME 11:00AM Monday January 9 GIRLS: Bellaire HOME 5:00PM Wednesday January 11 GIRLS: St. Clairsville HOME 5:00PM Saturday January 14 GIRLS: Morgantown Away 11:00AM Tuesday January 17 (make up) GIRLS: Triadelphia Home 4:45PM Thursday January 19 GIRLS: New Martinsville HOME 5:15PM Saturday January 21 GIRLS: Buckeye Trail Home 10AM Monday January 23 GIRLS: Triadelphia Away 4:45PM Saturday January 28 GIRLS: Massillon Away 10AM
NEWS IN THE MIDDLE FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2017 2016 13 Stallion Wrestling 2016-17 DATE LOCATION WEIGH-IN START BUS Sat, December 3 @ Martins Ferry 7-8am 9:30 6:15 Sat, December 10 @ Oak Glen 7:30-9 9:30 7:30 Wed. December 14 SCS Vs Indian Valley NA 4:30 Sat, December 17 @ Buckeye Local 8-9am 10am 7:30 Tue, December 27 @ Cambridge 6:00-8 9am 6:00 Sat, January 7 OPEN Sat, January 14 @ Indian Valley TBA Sat, January 21 @ Salem 7-8am 9am 6:15 Fri, January 27 @ Union Local (OVC) 1:30-3 4:30 1:00 Sat, January 28 @ Union Local (OVC) NA 10AM 8:00 Winter sports include Wrestling, Boys and Girls Basketball and Cheering. This year s coaches include: Boys Basketball: Coach Meyer, Coach Duffy, Coach Price Girls Basketball: Coach Petrelle, Coach Tonacchio Wrestling: Coach Saccoccia, Coach Filtz, Coach Crosier Cheering: Coach Wineman WE WISH ALL OF OUR PARTICIPANTS AND COACHES GOOD LUCK THIS SEASON!
NEWS IN THE MIDDLE FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2017 2016 14 This is an eight-week course every Tuesday starting on January 10, 2017 and ending Tuesday, February 28, 2017. The start time is 2:30pm and the end time is 3:30 pm. The classes will be held at Harding Middle School. Your student will need to be picked up at 3:30 pm.
NEWS IN THE MIDDLE FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2017 2016 15 REMINDERS: 1. After school tutoring is provided Monday thru Thursday from 2:30-3:30. Encourage your child to attend and receive help to get a start on their homework. 2. Morning Homework help 7:15 7:45am 3. Please keep all student information up-to-date. This information includes addresses, phone numbers and email addresses. Perscriptions/over the counter Meds: Any type of medication that is brought to school needs to be brought to the office and given to Nurse Palmer. There are procedures that must be followed according to the state of Ohio. Students are NOT permitted to carry medicine for any reason! Harding Middle School February Newsletter 2002 Sunset Boulevard Steubenville, Ohio 43952 740-282-3481