It is hard to believe that we only have 10 school days left until the winter break! Please review our Gator Chomp for the week of December 3, 2023.
DECEMBER
4 Bullying Prevention Meeting - 4:15 pm - Library
6 Orchestra Winter Concert - 6:00 pm
7 Campus Improvement Plan Committee Meeting - 4:15 pm
11 Coffee & Hot Chocolate Bar for Staff (Parent Volunteers Needed)
Sign up to volunteer or donate!
13 Begin Summative Exams (7th period)
14 Dance Winter Show - 6:30 pm
14-15 Summative Exams (1st-6th) & Early Release Days (12:30 pm)
No lunch served on early release days
15 End of the 2nd nine weeks grading period (ALL assignments due)
15 “Home for the PAW-lidays” Contest
- Bring your furry friend (favorite pet) during morning intake through the
car rider loop dressed in their holiday attire to start your day off right!
Contest: Enter their picture HERE for a chance to win a special prize for
the holiday! (Due by 12/11)
JANUARY
3 Students return to school
Begin the 3rd Nine Weeks
Fine Arts Website & Information
*** REMINDER: Check HAC daily/weekly for grades and missing assignments - Set your HAC alerts to be notified of missing assignments or grades that fall below your expectations. Remind your child to attend tutorials with their teachers if additional support for success is needed.
HAC Alert Directions! ! !
GRADEBOOK TIPS:
The following marks may be seen in the gradebook!
O - Missing assignment (or missed all questions on the assignment)
A - Student was absent and needs to make up the assignment
X - Student is exempt from the assignment
Z - Student is missing the assignment/will be a zero if not completed
(No mark) - Teacher has not graded the assignment OR Student has not turned in the assignment… Check with your child to see if he/she has turned the assignment in.
Summative Schedule: 12/13 - 12/15
All students will take their summative assessments from December 13th-15th. These summatives are required and are a great opportunity for your child to raise his/her grade, so please ensure that they are present for the assessments each day.
Wednesday, December 13th - 7th Period Exam
Thursday, December 14th - 1st / 2nd / 3rd Exam (12:30 dismissal)
Friday, December 15th - 4th / 5th / 6th Exam (12:30 dismissal)
TOY DRIVE: November 27th - December 7th
ARMS students will be supporting the district’s “Fill The Bus” toy drive. Our campus will have a toy drive competition through our 4th period classes. The class with the highest number of new toys donated will win a popcorn party.
What: Toy Drive (New toys only)
When: November 27th - December 7th
Who: 4th Period class competition
Prize: Popcorn Party
Why: To support needy families during the holiday season
HOLIDAY PLANS - Donations, Dress Days, and our Christmas Tree
We are seeking donations of $5 and $10 gift cards from local establishments for staff for door prizes! If you are able to donate, please drop off as many gift cards as you can in the front office or to a member of our team on morning duty in the front car rider line. If you have not seen our newly decorated Christmas tree that our PTO provided for us, please stop by and snap a picture with your child! One of our amazing Gator moms volunteered to make it BEAUTIFUL (“Thank you!”). We appreciate how our parents just “step up” and make things better for our students!
Join the fun for the last few days before the winter break with DRESS DAYS - Must meet school dress code guidelines!
12/4 - Mad about plaid - Wear your favorite plaid attire!
12/5 - Deck the halls - Wear tinsel, garland, and holiday accessories)
12/6 - Ugly sweater day (or cute sweater)
12/7 - Elf Express - Dress like an elf!
12/8 - Frosty Friday - Hats, scarves, and boots
12/11 - Christmas Vacation - Vacation clothing
12/12 - Best version of YOU - Wear your best Christmas outfit.
12/13 - Rodeo with Rudolph - Wear your western attire!
12/14 - Grinch Day - Wear red and green (Dress like the Grinch)
12/15 - Night Before Christmas - Wear your favorite PJs
Cold Weather - Campus Expectations
We are seeing more colder and rainy days this month. This is a reminder of the Humble ISD / ARMS dress code expectations for our students and our rainy day procedures.
Head coverings are not allowed inside the building or in classrooms
Blankets are not allowed and should not be seen inside the building. Blankets will be confiscated and held in the administrative offices.
School IDs are mandatory. Students must have their ID on a lanyard, around their neck, and in plain sight. Students may receive a temporary ID for $1 before school begins = Fees assessed at the end of the year.
Students out of compliance with the expectations may receive the following disciplinary consequences: warning - parent contact - detention - ISS
During rainy day arrival/dismissal, please maintain our normal drop off procedures to ensure the safety of all students. Drop offs are not permitted in the front/back/side parking lots. Please stay in the front car rider loop line (double stacked). Delays are expected on rainy days, so please plan accordingly to arrive early. We thank you for your patience and for unloading quickly/exiting to the left during the morning intake process. I love giving you “thumbs up” and “thank you” as you help move the line faster. You rock!!!
Students are not allowed to enter the building in the mornings until adult supervision arrives and must wait outside when dismissed at 4:00 p.m. Students are not allowed to wait inside the building for their rides to arrive. They must wait outside - Dismissal is at 4:00 p.m. each day. Thank you!
Campus Behavior Expectations
We are extremely excited to open our PBIS store again this month to celebrate our Gators that are exhibiting appropriate behaviors each day! They will be given the opportunity to cash in on some amazing prizes during their lunch period. Announcements will be made this week for students to begin planning for their PBIS purchases. Let’s celebrate the students that are doing a great job with behavior!
As we work with our Gators on doing things “The Gator Way”, please help us in reminding students to keep their hands/feet to themselves and to be respectful/kind in their interactions with each other. Remind your child to not hit/push, run, or horseplay while at school. We do not encourage nor do we allow students to hit or put their hands on each other. We do not tolerate bullying, harassment, or negative interactions between students. As students are learning how to interact with each other in the middle school years, it is important that we are consistent at home and in school in sending the message that the expectations are to keep their hands to themselves and keep all communication respectful. Encourage them to seek out a teacher, counselor, administrator, or any adult for any help/assistance that they need. We appreciate your support in ensuring that they learn to navigate appropriate interactions during this transitional time.
Consequences for negative interactions include, but are not limited to: Restorative Practices, detention, in-school suspension (ISS), out of school suspension (OSS), or DAEP (alternative school).
LET’S MAKE THIS A GREAT WEEK IN “THE SWAMP”!!!