THE END IS NEAR!!

Here is the link to access the community service form log.  Print out as many copies as you need and use it to record all of your service activities throughout the summer and through next school year.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-PMvMDiYaNNU3NUWnAxZFdEQnc/edit

HGMS CLASS OF 2019

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Before winter break, all of the teachers and staff members received some yummy cookies from the NJHS students.  We are now back and ready to finish off this school year!!!  The best of 8th grade year is yet to come.

HGMS SPIRIT WEEK

Hey 8th grade!  Let's show your support for Spirit Week starting tomorrow.  This is a huge fundraiser for YOUR 8th grade activities and prom.  The more you participate, the more service hours you can earn.  It's $1 a day, each day you dress up.  You MUST have your service log with you each day so that I or Mrs. Cardenas can sign for you DAILY.  Three hours a day for up to 15 hours in the week!

MONDAY-Circle of Life (babies, teens, senior citizens....) or Pajamas
TUESDAY-Ballers or Scholars
WEDNESDAY-Cartoon Characters
THURSDAY-Color Wars -- Wear Blue for 8th grade!!  (6th grade is yellow or green; 7th grade is red)
FRIDAY-Meme or Twin Day

OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

I know you are all pretty busy and sometimes it's hard to put in time for community service hours. Please keep track of all the time you do put into school shows, community events, and special activities as those hours count for service.

You can also "earn" hours by making donations to charities and participating in school charity events:

Right now, hours can be earned by donating to the canned food drive for Thanksgiving.  Please deliver the cans to my room by Friday (November 16).  Examples of needed items are rice, beans, corn, fruit cocktail, granola bars, cereal, and mashed potatoes. I will sign your community service log for 2 hours for every item donated.  For example, if you bring 5 items you can earn 10 hours.  Make sure you have the log with you at that time as I will not sign for hours after the fact.

If you are interested in the Breanna Vergara Foundation walk and color run, please ask Mrs. Rodriguez, the dance coach, for details on how to register.  This is a fun way to earn hours as well.

When other events come along, check with me to see if they qualify for community service volunteering!

BUSCH GARDENS FIELD TRIP REMINDERS

YOU MUST BE IN SCHOOL ON FRIDAY!  Mrs. Jimenez will not allow us to go on other field trips if attendance drops.  We will be back early enough for you to shower, go to bed, and get ready for school the next day.

·         We will meet at school on Thursday, September 27, at 5:00 am SHARP!!!  DO NOT come too early because the school will not be open....just do not be late.

·         If you are late, you will get left behind.  We cannot hold the buses for you and your payment will not be refunded.

·         Parents will pick you up from school around 10:30 pm that same night.  We will call them from the bus to give a more exact time when we are on the way back.

·         You MUST wear the Busch Gardens t-shirt and you can wear jeans, shorts, or capris—NO TIGHTS OR LEGGINGS !!!!

·         You need $ for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and souvenirs.

·         You may bring a change of clothes (if you get on water rides), electronic devices, pillows, blankets, jackets, etc., but YOU are responsible for your belongings and they will be left on the bus during the day.  You may have a small purse or backpack at the park with your cellphone, charger, and wallet.

·         You have to ride back on the same bus you left in.  Bus assignments will be given that morning.

·         You have to report to your assigned chaperone as instructed or your parents will be contacted immediately.  Chaperone assignments will be given that same morning.

·         You may wear your t-shirt to school on Monday.

·         Behave in a way that represents what the National Junior Honor Society at Hialeah Gardens Middle is all about.

·         Have fun……you all deserve it!!!

If you or your parents have any questions, please email me at rylands@dadeschools.net

IF YOU MISSED THE MEETING....

If you were not able to stay for the NJHS meeting today, here is what you missed......

*Members that are interested in running for an officer position (President, Vice President, and 3 Assistant Officers) must text me by Wednesday, September 5 so that I can place your name on the voting ballot.  Please include your name and the position you would like to run for.

*Voting will take place on Friday, September 7 in room 5102.  Stop by anytime between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm to cast your ballot.

*I need to collect the $12 for the NJHS club tshirts.  These are required if you wish to remain a member of the club throughout your 8th grade year.  Deadline to send in your payment is Friday, September 14.

*Busch Gardens field trip forms are in my room if you did not get yours today.  This trip is NOT a requirement, but it is your reward for being such a great student. The $95 includes the charter bus, entrance ticket, and Busch Gardens tshirt (different from the club tshirt).  It will be on September 27th, which is an early release day.  You NEED to only get your core teachers to sign the form and please make arrangements with them to make up any work missed.  The completed form and payment needs to be turned in by Friday, September 14.

If you have any questions, feel free to stop by my room anytime.  Thanks!!