Horizon Middle School

Meet our team! This week we would like to recognize paraprofessional Jodi Philpot. Here are some fun facts about Jodi! 🔸 Favorite treat: Peanut Buster Parfait from DQ. 🔸 Favorite hobby: Garage sales. 🔸 Favorite part of the job: Feeling like part of a team. Thanks for everything that you do! #MeetOurTeam #SpudPride

Today is #SchoolLunchHeroDay! Let’s join this Spud in giving a HUGE thanks to all the hardworking individuals involved in feeding our students. 👏🧡

There will be weightlifting camp this summer for middle school kids. It goes from 7-8AM on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Any student going into 6th grade and older is able to sign up. See the link below to sign up.https://moorheadcommunityed.ce.eleyo.com/course/3617/2021-summer-youth-camps/beginning-olympic-weightlifting-grades-6-12

Listen to the virtual School Board meeting tonight at 6 p.m. A recording will be posted following the meeting. Under Minnesota Statutes 13D.021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the school board has determined to limit public attendance at School Board meetings to 10 people, as set forth by the CDC and MDH until further notice. >>Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqtMBTisBy8

Today is #SchoolPrincipalDay! Thank you to all of our amazing principals and assistant principals who go above and beyond for our students. 👏🧡

April is Autism Acceptance Month, so let's take this time to raise awareness and celebrate our differences! Want to learn more about how you can create acceptance? Check out https://www.autismacceptance.org/ Ellen Hopkins staff wore their Autism Awareness shirts to #CelebrateDifferences!

Want to learn more about the new career academy and Moorhead High School’s new approach to education? Check out the article by Fargo INC, Innovation In Education: Enhancing The Spud Experience! Link 👉 http://ow.ly/6cud50EnT1s

Looking for something fun and educational for the kids to do this Summer? Check out all of our awesome Summer Camps. There are so many options from sports to music to technology. There is something for everyone! 🎵🏈🏐💻 Check them out here: https://moorheadcommunityed.ce.eleyo.com/search?q=Summer+Camps&redirected_yet=true&s=name&sf[category]=87%2C86&sf[max_age_month]=0&sf[max_age_year]=100&sf[min_age_month]=0&sf[min_age_year]=0&sf[q]=Summer+Camps&v=list-view

Listen to the virtual School Board meeting tonight at 6 p.m. A recording will be posted following the meeting. Under Minnesota Statutes 13D.021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the school board has determined to limit public attendance at School Board meetings to 10 people, as set forth by the CDC and MDH until further notice. >>Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6bIMEmt2j4

Golf Announcement: Starting on MONDAY 4/19 We will be changing the days you have practice. The Meadows has the following golf teams practicing at their facilities - MHS Boys and Girls Varsity Teams, MSUM and Concordia Women's Teams and Our Middle school team. We have 41 students out for golf and there is no room for all of us to practice every day along with the other groups and the paying public. So starting next week our team will alternate days of practice: 8th grade will practice Monday, then Tuesday will be the 7th grade and we keep alternating every other day from then on. Easier way to remember it, 8th grade will practice on all odd days and 7th grade will practice on all even days. If you need to switch groups for ride purposes or any other reason, that will be allowed. Tournament update - Monday's tournament is canceled, so we will get out the information for next Thursday's tournament next week.

Horizon students warm up for musical rehearsal in the Performing Arts Center after school.

Ahmed Woireh, a Horizon Middle School custodian, passed his U.S. Citizenship test in early April! 🎉 Moorhead Area Public Schools is proud of Ahmed for his hard work and commitment. Let's give him a round of 👏 #SpudPride

Here is the April edition of Kidsource https://5il.co/qqpy

Art Club will be starting Thursday, April 15th after school from 3:00 to 4:00. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Welle for a permission form.

Hello 8th Grade Parents! I would like to share an exciting opportunity with all of you! NDSU offers a free program called Upward Bound, which is available for students completing eighth grade and who meet requirements. What is Upward Bound? The TRIO Upward Bound program helps prepare students for college by providing tutoring services and classes that help students be successful in school and prepare them for their futures. Students will be mentored with goal-setting and coaching along the way, while developing friendships with students from other schools. The program provides opportunities during the academic year and throughout the summer. About NDSU TRIO Upward Bound: *College access and preparation program - the mission is to help eligible students prepare for and go on to college. *For students attending Davies, Fargo North, Fargo South and Moorhead high schools (9th graders 2021-22 school year.) *Upward Bound assists students who will be the first in their family to graduate with a 4 year degree OR students coming from limited income backgrounds. *Cost? Free! The U.S. Department of Education funds TRIO Upward Bound - all services are free for participants. FOR MORE INFORMATION: visit the Upward Bound webpage, attached brochure, or Instagram. CRITERIA for Eligible Students: 1. Spark for learning 2. Potential and desire for academic success in high school and college 3. Motivation to go to college after high school 4. Neither parent/guardian has earned a four-year college degree 5. Family’s income is at or below federally determined guidelines 6. GPA of 2.5 or higher (I looked into figuring this out, and we won't have a definite on this with our grading system. Consider those who are earning 3s or above. What students can gain through the UB Program: *Skill development needed for success in school and the future *New friendships *Tutoring for all subjects *Career exploration *College and scholarship application help *Leadership and service opportunities *Mentorship and guidance *College tours *ACT and financial aid prep *Activities (field trips, robotics, camping, sporting events, restaurants, etc.) How students can apply: Interested students and families should go to the application webpage: https://www.ndsu.edu/trioub/ub_application/ Deadline: Applications reviewed on a first-come basis through the end of the school year. Please reach out with any questions regarding the TRIO Upward Bound Program or if you need assistance with the application process! Take care, Counselor Angie Angie Halgrimson, MEd, LPC School Counselor, Grade 8 Horizon East Middle School ahalgrimson@moorheadschools.org (218)284-7314 Horizon East Office (218)284-7300 Fax (218)284-7333 Emergency Mental Health Services Clay County Mobile Mental Health Crisis Line - 800-223-4512 Local 24 Hour Help Line - Call 211 or 701-235-7335 Local Text a TIP Line - 218-790-4252 24 hour Text Line - Text your ZIP Code to 898211 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line - Text MN or CONNECT to 741741 Emergency: Call 911

5th Grade Music Registration for 2021-22 is happening now! If you are a 4th grader, please register for music for next fall by going to the following link: https://forms.gle/yHRT86zL6MsrYke57

Horizon East 8th grade student Jinu Lee placed first at the MATHCOUNTS chapter (region) and then he placed in the top 4 in the Minnesota MATHCOUNTS state Competition which took place recently, on March 25. He qualified for the 2021 MATHCOUNTS National Competition on May 8-10 and will be the representative for Minnesota. Congratulations to Jinu on his tremendous accomplishments!

The April Indian Education Newsletter is here: https://5il.co/qxku This issue includes: school updates, upcoming community events and important contact information.

*REMINDER* There will be no school for Moorhead students Monday, March 29 - Friday, April 2. Classes will resume on Monday, April 5.

Horizon West 6th grade students in Ms. Schmidt's science class build catapults as part of an experiment to launch a ping pong ball into a cup.