Student and Parent
Announcements
For the Week of
January 16-20, 2017
This week at HPJH:
CONTINUE TO REVIEW AND RETEACH BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS!
Reward with PBIS tickets! ​Link to the PBIS Behavior Matrix
https://docs.google.com/a/hazelparkschools.org/document/d/1ZqArWAWIdgfpdt
JWt8p4cPoAn4ZcTT9tJl5Qvj8Fd0o/edit?usp=sharing
Students:​ Unless there has been physical contact (kicking, pushing, slapping, punching etc)
or a threat of any kind (towards a student, staff member or school facility) please see
your counselor before filling out a pass to see Mrs. Scholz or Mr. Gold.
6th graders with the last names A-K and all 7th graders see Mrs. Kinyon
6th graders with the last names L-Z and all 8th graders see Ms. Langtry
1/16 ½ day dismissal at 11:55 a.m. MLK Day
● School wide MLK activities. Students who received permission slips will be
attending MLK activities with Mr. Gold in Ann Arbor and will return after 3
p.m.
● Voting for Spirit Days ends today. Students vote using a link sent via email.
Spirit week is next week.
● AimsWeb fluency testing will continue. We still have about 80 students to
fluency test.
● After school intervention groups for reading and math will not be today due
to the ½ day.
● Sports picture forms will be passed out today at swim and basketball
practice.
1/17
● Wrestling: The coach will come to all lunches today to give information to
any 6th, 7th or 8th grade girls or boys interested in wrestling for our school
team.
● After school intervention groups for reading and math begin again today.
● Boys basketball is away against West Hilld Middle School. 7th grade starts
at 4:30 p.m. and 8th grade starts right after the 7th grade game around
5:30 p.m.
● Sports Picture Day in the small gym for the basketball team and at the high
school for the swim team.
1/18
● Patriot Trading Post is open 7:30 a.m.-7:45 a.m. and 3:00-3:15 p.m. Look for
the Patriot banner located next to the pop machine. Bring your tickets with
your name and grade circled and/or money to purchase some very special
items!
● Swim Meet against Detroit Country Day at Hazel Park High School beginning
at 4:30 p.m.
1/19
1/20
● PTSA Bagel Sale $1 each
PBIS Focus behavior:
1/16: Responsible: Bring your Chromebook CHARGED and in the CASE to every
class.
1/17: Respectful: Greet the lunch servers and aides with a good morning or good
afternoon and thank them for their work.
1/18: Safety: Wipe your feet when entering the building. The snow and ice makes
shoes slippery.
1/19: Responsible: Do not put your things in anyone else’s locker or allow others to
put their things in yours. Everyone was issued a locker!
1/20: Respectful: Shaking hands and acknowldeging the good efforts of others
after a game or meet regardless whether you win or lose shows good
sportsmanship.
Pledge and Quote of the Day:
1/16- Katie Norris: “​There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.”
(1st hour: Robinson)
1/17- Dasia Wisdom: “​Those who are at war with others are at war with themselves.”
William Hazlett ​(1st hour: Germain )
1/18- Jessica Hahn: ​“Nothing is impossible! Just do it! Let your dreams be dreams.”​ ​(1st
hour: Ross )
1/19- Mariah Anderson: "Happiness is found when you stop comparing yourself to other
people" (1st hour: Henisse)
1/20- ​Jennica Ledbetter: “​To succeed you have to try. If you don’t try then you won’t get
anywhere.” (1st hour: Robinson )
Sending quotes for the morning announcements​: click here
https://goo.gl/forms/oQo7u3k4SohXuLfn1​ ​WE NEED QUOTES!
You will receive an email from Mrs. Scholz the week before you are scheduled to say the Pledge of
Allegiance and your quote for the whole school. We usually have many students that submit quotes,
so you may not be scheduled for a month or longer and students who submit more than one quote
will only be allowed one turn until all students that want to announce have had a
chance.
Patriots with birthdays this week:
Jan. 16th Laci Griffeth and Taylor Kasben
Jan. 17th
Jan. 18th Nicholas Boughner, Aiden Catinella, Amyah McGuckin and
Allen McRae
Jan. 19th Mr. Jaracz and Jamar Whitfield
Jan. 20th Karissa Barrows, Hannah Reeves, Monet Teague, Rashaad
Turner and Ikayla Williams
Jan. 21st Devoe Norton
Jan. 22nd
December Mannequin Challenge Links:
6th grade: ​https://youtu.be/qclQzsmGmaY​ WINNERS!!!
7th grade: ​https://youtu.be/a4tKzGv5nj4
8th grade: ​https://youtu.be/zg6vkCxjaLM
Dress Appropriately for the Weather
It is definitely getting cold outside! With that, so changes the
temperature inside the school. Please encourage your child to dress
warmly during the winter months. Please also remember for safety
reasons, outdoor coats (especially winter coats) may not be worn
during the school day. We strongly suggest gloves hats and gloves.
When temperatures are below freezing we will not allow students to
wait outside before the bell rings. We will require all students to come in and have a seat in the
cafeteria.
Winter Weather Slips, Trips, and Falls Safety Tips
As the weather begins to change and the snow begins to fall, we would like to take a moment
to remind you about how to reduce your chances of slipping, tripping or fallingl:
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Plan ahead; give yourself sufficient time to get where you need to be
Take it slow during snowy and icy weather
Wear proper foot gear
Take smaller steps when walking on potentially slick surfaces
Walk on designated walkways as much as possible
Use handrails from start to finish
Wipe your feet upon entry to the building to help prevent wet, slippery conditions indoors
Report unsafe conditions to the main office
What’s coming up:
Jan. 23-27th:​ Spirit Week: Students should check emails and look for posters in the
hallway to find out what each day will be.
Jan. 23-Feb. 3: ​NWEA/ MAP testing. We are looking at the growth of each student
since the fall. Please encourage your student to give their very best effort.
Jan. 26th: ​Swim Team last day fun swim
Jan. 27th: ​½ day dismissal at 11:55 a.m: end of card marking, pep rally and
Swim team pizza lunch
Feb. 3rd​: ½ day dismissal at 11:55 a.m.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
A full student lunch includes the following items: Choice of entree, TWO
vegetable/fruit side dishes (1 of each) and milk. All students must take all the
items when going through the line. If you have any questions or comments about
the menu, please contact Samantha Mozdzierz at 248 586-8703​.
Student Tips and Information:
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/5-motivational-tips-for-students.html
Students who are thrilled to do their homework every single day are rare… if there are
any. Everyone needs a motivational push now and then, and you will be surprised what
inspiration can do with your opinion about “pointless” homework assignments.
Even if you don’t see the point in doing homework, you still see a point in getting good
grades, so read these tips and learn how to become a more motivated student.
1. Change your perspective
You cannot form a foundation for your future knowledge and skills without doing homework,
no matter how pointless it seems. Even topics that don’t awaken a single spark of interest are
important for your general knowledge and development as a person.
If you don’t like algebra, you may understand its importance when you realize that it’s the
foundation for economics, business, science, and many other fields of study. When it comes
to English homework, you need to understand that paper writing is an essential skill to gain if
you want to be a successful student at college and university.
2. Become an “expert” in one area
There isn’t a student who absolutely loves all subjects. All you need to do is focus a bit more
on the area you love and get some serious attitude about it. Maybe you can start a blog
associated to the area you love and become a self-appointed expert in it. Research deeper,
become more involved and enjoy your devotion to the things that interest you.
However, this shouldn’t drive you away from all other homework you get; in fact, it should
help you become more tolerant of the topics that don’t interest you that much. Think of the
less favored topics as “supporting bricks” for your career path.
3. Don’t be afraid of competition
You don’t have to tame your competitive spirit. In fact, it can help you be a more diligent
student and have fun while doing homework and making better achievements than anyone
else in class.
Being competitive doesn’t mean that you have to become the classmate no one likes. You can
team up with one or two friends and inspire each other to do better in all subjects. Healthy
competition can be a very inspiring motivation, if you know how to approach it.
4. A prize can be motivating
If a big science project is giving you trouble and you can’t even get motivated enough to start
it, you should make a plan and divide the entire process into few smaller steps. Take each
step and turn it into a goal, having the big picture in front of you at all times.
Make sure to set deadlines for each step and reward yourself with small treats or breaks after
every achievement. When you focus on the prize, you will be motivated to do everything
right.
5. Get support to get motivated
If you are not getting enough encouragement from your family or friends, that shouldn’t
discourage you because it doesn’t mean that no one cares.
Your teacher, for example, surely cares whether or not you do your homework and study well.
Teachers are always there to support their students, because their success as educators
depends on the achievements of the class.
If you feel like you don’t get enough support in your home or from your friends, you can join
an education forum and find the motivation you need. Many people will cheer for you if you
are brave enough to cheer for yourself.
Conclusion: Motivation is crucial for your academic success
This is common for all students: they don’t see how the knowledge they gain in the
classroom is implementable in the real world, so they see homework as a pointless task with a
single aim to cause them stress, consume their free time and exercise their brain cells. If
that’s your attitude towards homework, it is completely wrong!
All you need is a different perspective on your studies and you will understand how
important they are. When you learn how to motivate yourself, the homework will
immediately become important and meaningful in your eyes.
WANT FREE BOOKS???
In partnership with the Hazel Park District Library, we
recently purchased TUMBLEBOOKS, an online library which
offers students access to thousands of high-interest titles!​ ​ Watch this great
video about Tumble Books!
https://drive.google.com/a/hazelparkschools.org/file/d/0BxGrvGQY9963b0FTM1FueV9aam8/vie
w?usp=sharing​ You will find a link to the TUMBLEBOOK library on the public library
website:​ http://hazel-park.lib.mi.us​ Yes, it’s that simple!
Hazel Park Schools
Human Reproductive Health Advisory Board
Sixth Biannual Parent Report 2014 - 2016
The Hazel Park Schools’ Human Reproductive Health Advisory Board is made up of parents with
children attending our school district, secondary students within the school district, local clergy,
educators, community health professionals, and school board members, along with other concerned
citizens. One of the responsibilities of the Advisory Board is to review and recommend materials and
methods for use in classroom instruction related to Human Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS Prevention
Education and Personal Body Safety (sexual abuse prevention, sexual harassment and sexting awareness)
throughout the District. Our Advisory Board considers it a privilege to recommend materials and
methods that both meet the needs of our students while respecting the values of families within our
community.
Along with the responsibility of viewing and recommending materials, the State of Michigan
requires that each Advisory Board establish program goals and objectives and evaluate, measure and
report the attainment of these goals and objectives to parents at least once every two years. Our “Sixth
Biannual Parent Report” was approved by the Hazel Park School Board. You can view the report by
going to the Hazel Park Schools website at ​http://www.hazelpark.k12.mi.us and clicking on the “Parents”
tab, then simply selecting “Reproductive Health.” If you would like a hard copy please contact Mrs.
Yvonne Emlet, Human Reproductive Health Coordinator at (248) 658-5529.
The thought or quote for the week
A pessimist sees a glass half empty.
An optimist sees a glass half full
An opportunist does not concern himself with the glass as he is never thirsty!
NO CELL PHONE USAGE ANYWHERE IN HPJH! ​ A letter was
sent home on the first day of school which outlines the Hazel Park
Board Policies. Click here for a link to the letter.
https://docs.google.com/a/hazelparkschools.org/document/d/14fPz3MQcgOEdIjr
sFoz_3wy4x3TcNQaSpKRf-NUT5Zs/edit?usp=sharing
Dropping off and Picking up Students:
Parents please do NOT drop students off or pick up students in the
front or back parking lots ​where the cars are parked. Please use the
drop off lane in the ​front​ of the school. This allows students to be dropped off on
the sidewalk and reduces the chances of students getting hit by walking through
the lot or by passing cars. ​The Hazel Park Police Department have been issuing
tickets to any drivers that stop, stand or park along the side streets and to
people that stand or park in the drop off lane in front of the school.
←---​Drop off and pick up on this side! Enter from the
south side and exit at the north by following the curve.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with supervision before and after school in the
pick up and drop off zone and in the parking lot. If you are interested, please contact Mr.
Gold at 248 658-2300.
Media Center/Library: Students may utilize our media center to
check out books before school beginning at 7:30 a.m. or after school
until 3:30 p.m. We are very excited to welcome back Mrs. Darlene
Pellow to our media center this year.
Please send in BOX TOPS! It is
an easy way to earn money for our
school! Please bring them in. There will
be drop boxes located throughout the
school and in the office.
2016/17 HPJH Calendar
Visit our website at ​http://www.hazelparkschools.org/Page/410
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please feel
free to contact the Principal, Mrs. Scholz at
[email protected]​ or the Assistant Principal,
Mr. Gold at ​[email protected]
You may also call (248) 658-2300.
Volunteers NEEDED and APPRECIATED! If you have anytime to
help out at HPJH please fill out the Volunteer Form. There are
copies in our office.
FYI: Safety is a priority at HPJH so we do not and will
not release a student to anyone during the school day
without proper identification even if the staff is familiar
with the parent or guardian that is checking a student
out. There is a clipboard on the front counter of the
office for signing out students. Please note that students
will only be released to people listed on the emergency
card. We want to make sure ALL our our students are
safe!