Harwood Middle School blog update, January 18, 2021

 Remembering and Taking Action 

Martin Luther King Day

The HUMS Racial Justice group and A World of Difference, a high school club are proud to present  I am From Here, a film, followed by discussion about racism in Vermont.  On Friday, January 22 and Tuesday, January 26  the film will be viewed during TA.  Students from A World of Difference will facilitate a Zoom discussion about the film during ELO block 5 on Wednesday January 28.

HUMS students in la classe de français exploring and making presentations on what they are CURIOUS about in French-speaking countries!

HUMS students have the opportunity to get outside during the day to take advantage of
Vermont's winter past times.  

 

Curious  Updates from our Health OfficeInclude your mask with your regular laundry or hand wash. Masks are a critical step to help prevent people from getting and spreading COVID-19.   A cloth mask offers some protection to you as well as protecting those around you. Wear a mask and take everyday preventive actions in public settings, at events and gatherings, and anywhere you will be around other people.  Wash your cloth mask after each wear and dispose of surgical paper face masks at the end of the day.  How to Wash Masks Use regular laundry detergent Rinse thoroughly with clean water Dry mask completely in a warm or hot dryer or air dry it by hanging it until completely dry.  Cold Weather Change your mask when it becomes wet. A wet mask is harder to breathe through, is less efficient at filtering, and vents more around the edges of the mask. Keep a spare mask to replace one that becomes wet from moisture in your breath, snow, or rain. Store your wet reusable mask in a plastic bag until you get home and can put it in the laundry. If you need to wear a scarf, ski mask, or balaclava, wear it over your mask. If you wear glasses, find a mask that fits closely over your nose or has a nose wire to help reduce fogging. Consider using an anti fogging spray that is made for eyeglasses. Students may visit the health office during the school day if they need a new mask. Here is a helpful link with more information and instructions for making your own face masks. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-to-wear-cloth-face-coverings.html

HUMS Scientist Curious about Science!  

 HUMS Scientists creating, presenting and revision models on various 

theories about a host of science principles..  

 

Connected IMPORTANT Please review the following School Bus Information   Beginning Tuesday January 19, Harwood Union Middle/High School Bus riders will be asked to utilize the Harwood Transit cards (ZPass System) to assist school staff with identifying what students ride which bus each day regardless of any change in the bus they take to or from school.   Students will be expected to swipe the card for both AM and PM bus routes - daily routes only. This is more important than ever given during this  COVID school year.   If students need a transit card please see Nancy Myrto.  If you have questions contact Duane Pierson at dpierson@huusd.org.  Click on the link below to learn more about the Harwood Transit card system:  Harwood Transit Card information ELO Information  Wednesday Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) Reminder Students are expected to attend a minimum of 2 ELO’s each Wednesday. Students are able to sign up for ELO 1-4 if they are seeking support from a specific teacher. Teachers also assign students to specific ELO’s. ELO 5 & 6 provide community and club opportunities for all Harwood students and are a great way of connecting with peers. Calendar reminders: 1/18 - NO school for students (Inservice day for staff) 1/29 - Last day of Semester 1/Quarter 2  2/22 - 3/2 - No School - Winter Break

Caring   Washington County Youth Service Bureau - we offer a range of services to support youth and families in the Washington County area. One of our programs, The Country Roads Program, serves youth, ages 12-22 who are having difficulty at home, making them at risk for involvement in the foster care system or the juvenile justice system. By connecting families with area resources, providing counseling to help families stay together, and offering voluntary, temporary, crisis shelter for youth at risk of running away or being displaced from their homes, we can be of assistance. Everyone Eats!  Everyone Eats is a program that engages local restaurants to make to-go meals for anyone who has been impacted by COVID 19. Pick up is at Sugar Fish VT (not Sugarbush) on Saturdays from 11-1:00, 168 Fiddlers Green by the laundromat. You will receive one individually packaged frozen dinner for each person in your household.  Also, Farmers to Families Boxes are available first-come, first serve.  Sign up using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/vee-enrollment  You will only need to enroll once.  Please come each week to pick up meals. If you have questions, call Jess Tompkins at  802-793-1116 or email ShareMRV@gmail.com

Curious 

• Updates from our Health OfficeInclude your mask with your regular laundry or hand wash.

• Masks are a critical step to help prevent people from getting and spreading COVID-19.  

• A cloth mask offers some protection to you as well as protecting those around you.

• Wear a mask and take everyday preventive actions in public settings, at events and gatherings, and anywhere you will be around other people. 

• Wash your cloth mask after each wear and dispose of surgical paper face masks at the end of the day. 

• How to Wash Masks

• Use regular laundry detergent

• Rinse thoroughly with clean water Dry mask completely in a warm or hot dryer or air dry it by hanging it until completely dry. 

Cold Weather

• Change your mask when it becomes wet.

• A wet mask is harder to breathe through, is less efficient at filtering, and vents more around the edges of the mask.

• Keep a spare mask to replace one that becomes wet from moisture in your breath, snow, or rain.

• Store your wet reusable mask in a plastic bag until you get home and can put it in the laundry.

• If you need to wear a scarf, ski mask, or balaclava, wear it over your mask.

• If you wear glasses, find a mask that fits closely over your nose or has a nose wire to help reduce fogging. Consider using an anti fogging spray that is made for eyeglasses.

Students may visit the health office during the school day if they need a new mask. Here is a helpful link with more information and instructions for making your own face masks. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-to-wear-cloth-face-coverings.html

Connected

• IMPORTANT Please review the following School Bus Information

 

Beginning Tuesday January 19, Harwood Union Middle/High School Bus riders will be asked to utilize the Harwood Transit cards (ZPass System) to assist school staff with identifying what students ride which bus each day regardless of any change in the bus they take to or from school.   Students will be expected to swipe the card for both AM and PM bus routes - daily routes only. This is more important than ever given during this  COVID school year.   If students need a transit card please see Nancy Myrto.  If you have questions contact Duane Pierson at dpierson@huusd.org. 

Click on the link below to learn more about the Harwood Transit card system: 

Harwood Transit Card information

ELO Information 

Wednesday Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) Reminder

• Students are expected to attend a minimum of 2 ELO’s each Wednesday.

• Students are able to sign up for ELO 1-4 if they are seeking support from a specific teacher.

• Teachers also assign students to specific ELO’s.

• ELO 5 & 6 provide community and club opportunities for all Harwood students and are a great way of connecting with peers.

Calendar reminders:

• 1/18 - NO school for students (Inservice day for staff)

• 1/29 - Last day of Semester 1/Quarter 2 

• 2/22 - 3/2 - No School - Winter Break

Caring

 

• Washington County Youth Service Bureau - we offer a range of services to support youth and families in the Washington County area. One of our programs, The Country Roads Program, serves youth, ages 12-22 who are having difficulty at home, making them at risk for involvement in the foster care system or the juvenile justice system. By connecting families with area resources, providing counseling to help families stay together, and offering voluntary, temporary, crisis shelter for youth at risk of running away or being displaced from their homes, we can be of assistance.

• Everyone Eats!  Everyone Eats is a program that engages local restaurants to make to-go meals for anyone who has been impacted by COVID 19. Pick up is at Sugar Fish VT (not Sugarbush) on Saturdays from 11-1:00, 168 Fiddlers Green by the laundromat. You will receive one individually packaged frozen dinner for each person in your household.  Also, Farmers to Families Boxes are available first-come, first serve.  Sign up using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/vee-enrollment  You will only need to enroll once.  Please come each week to pick up meals. If you have questions, call Jess Tompkins at  802-793-1116 or email ShareMRV@gmail.com