Hixson Happenings

125th Issue, October 7, 2022

Important Dates

October 9 - Spirit wear store closes
October 10 - Late Start Day

October 11-14 - 6 Bravery to Camp Wyman
October 12 - 1st quarter grading window opens
October 18 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 4pm to 8pm, in person
October 19 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 4pm to 8pm, in person

October 20 - Parent Teacher Conferences (no school), 9am to 4pm, virtual

October 21 - No School
October 24 - Late Start Day
October 25 - 1st quarter grading window closes

November 11 - Rock n' Roll Bingo

Parent Teacher Conferences Sign Up

Hixson's parent/teacher conferences are as follows:

October 18, 4:00-8:00pm, in-person at Hixson
October 19, 4:00-8:00pm, in-person at Hixson
October 20, 9:00am-4:00pm, virtual on Zoom

To schedule a conference with your child's teachers, please click on the link below. If you prefer a virtual conference, please scroll down to the "V" section on the page. All conferences that will be held virtually are indicated by the word "VIRTUAL" at the beginning of the conference title.

https://ptcfast.com/schools/Hixson_Middle_School_1

Late Start Day - Monday, October 10, 2022!

Hixson Online Spirit Wear Store is Open Until October 9!

The Hixson Middle School online spirit wear store is now open! Please click the link below or the picture below to access the store. Money earned from sales will go towards our student activities fund which helps support families who need assistance with activities that are an important feature of the middle school experience in Webster, including 6th grade camp, various field trips, end of the year celebrations etc. Our priority this fall with spirit wear sales will be 6th grade camp.

https://stores.talkingink.com/hixsonschool/shop/home

Please place your order by October 9, 2022! Thank you!

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Administrator Survey

If you have a moment, please complete the short survey below by October 14, 2022. This survey asks you for feedback on my performance as the building principal of Hixson Middle School, and it will be a part of my evaluation process this year. Thank you!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W5F6SF2

School Wide Principal Talk Video from Monday

Click the link below to view a video of our school wide Principal Talk on Monday, October 3 during Statesman Time. Parents and caregivers can view this video and use it to have follow up conversations with your student(s) at home about upholding our core values of respect, positive relationships, and teamwork while at school and in the community.

School Wide Principal Talk re: Vandalism at Bristol

Webster Run!

Hixson Middle School Thrive Jr. After School Program

Parents! Please help us spread the word about this exciting opportunity for Hixson students!

Have you ever wanted to start your own business? Join our new club, Thrive Jr., powered by Freshinc and Mxinc curriculum. Club members will progress through the milestones of starting up a new business: they identify a problem to solve, design and pitch a product concept, and make and sell this product. The club will participate in a district-wide pitch competition in April.

Who: 6, 7, and 8th grade students (25 max per grade)

When: 3:35 pm - 4:20 pm

6th Grade: Wednesdays after school with Mr. Pitlyk

7th and 8th Grade: Thursdays after school with Ms. Fox and Mrs. Siebe

How: Register for Thrive Jr. by completing this form. Paper copies of the registration form will be available in the Main Office starting Monday, October 3, 2022.

The club will run from October 24, 2022 - April 4, 2023.

Book Fair is Coming to Hixson!

The Book Fair is coming to Hixson October 6 through October 20. Please click the following link to learn all things Book Fair / sign up for E-Wallet! We strongly encourage families to sign up for E-Wallet (video for more info); a great way to provide money digitally for the book fair. Thank you for your support.

Click here to see some book trailers for the book fair!

Rock & Roll Bingo Date Change (Save the NEW Date!)

Hey Hixson Families! Don't forget to save the date for this year's Rock & Roll Bingo night. The event will be held Friday, November 11 at the Shrewsbury City Center. Doors will open at 6pm, and the Rock & Roll Bingo will start at 7pm. Be on the lookout for registration information in early October! If you would like to donate to our bingo prize collection or our silent auction, please contact Megan O'Brien at obrien.megan@wgmail.org.