December 17, 2021
Dear HMS parents, guardians, and caregivers,
Thank you to those who were able to join us for our winter concerts this past week! It was such a celebration to see our students perform. Our holiday break is almost here, and the approaching break brings the school community excitement, anticipation, and joy. We hope that this holiday season has brought and continues to bring your family and loved ones much happiness and fulfillment. All of us here at HMS recognize the fulfillment that our students bring us every day, and we want to thank you again for sharing them with us!
In this update, you will find information about the following topics:
HMS Yearbooks
Vaccine Clinic at HMS
Vaccine Clinic at YHS
Preble Street Teen Shelter - Opportunity to Donate
School Devices - Technology-Free Break
Holiday Schedule for Pooled Testing
Substitutes
Lost and Found
PTO Update: Student and Family Directory
Dates to Remember
HMS Update #11 will be sent on January 7, 2022. Please continue to reach out with any questions.
With gratitude,
Mandy Lewis and Tom McDowell
HMS Administrative Team
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HMS Yearbooks
2022 HMS Yearbooks may be reserved now for your student for $27 until December 31, 2021. On January 1, 2022 the price will increase to $32.00. Use this link to order: https://www.jostens.com If you have any questions, please contact Holly_Allen@yarmouthschools.org.
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Vaccine Clinic at HMS
HMS has an upcoming Covid 19 vaccination clinic on December 20, 2021 for students ages 5-11 years old. Students who received their first dose at HMS on November 19 will automatically be registered to receive their second dose on December 20. For students who have no yet had a first dose, parents/guardians may register a child for their first dose at our vaccination clinic on December 20 by emailing Kristina Truesdale: kristina_truesdale@yarmouthschools.org.
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Vaccine Clinic at YHS
The YCCTF is once again organizing a COVID and FLU vaccination clinic here in Yarmouth. This is not a drive-through clinic, and you do need to sign up.
WHEN: Sunday, Dec 19, 2-4pm
WHERE: at Yarmouth High School gym, rear entry off Portland St
WHAT: Covid-19 vaccinations: Moderna, Pfizer, J&J, including boosters. Flu vaccinations are also available.
WHO: For adults and kids 5+
HOW: By appointment - sign up at the link below. Walk-ins will be accepted if capacity and time allow.
Here is the link for the sign-up app (This link will also be on bewellyarmouth.org):
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BA4A82EA1F9C34-yarmouth
For more information: https://www.yarmouthschools.or...
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Preble Street Teen Shelter - Opportunity to Donate
The Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter is an emergency overnight shelter in Portland, and our Student Leadership Team is gathering donations that will help those in need of a warm, safe space by accessing the Teen Shelter. They are currently most in need of new or gently used:
Hoodies (especially sizes m-2x)
Sweatpants
Jeans, especially men’s sizes 28-34
Mittens/gloves
Art supplies
Backpacks
Underwear
Sneakers and boots (all sizes and genders)
Winter jackets (all sizes).
If you have items to donate, please bring them to HMS by December 20, 2021. Thank you so much for your help and support.
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School Devices - Technology-Free Break
All school devices, including 7th and 8th-grade student laptops, will stay at school over the Winter/Holiday break. Each student should bring in their charger so that their laptop will be charged when they return after vacation. Laptops will be stored in homerooms. Any students who are leaving early for planned absences should leave their laptops in the computer lab. Our hope is that students will be able to enjoy a technology-free break with plenty of opportunities to recharge in a different way!
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Holiday schedule for pooled testing
Reminder: Concentric will not be conducting pooled testing in the Yarmouth Schools during the week of December 20, 2021.
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Lost and Found
Reminder: Our Lost and Found repository is growing daily! If your child is missing an item, please ask your child to look through our Lost and Found. All unclaimed items will be donated on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
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PTO Update: Student and Family Directory
The Yarmouth PTO needs your help to verify the information that we have imported is correct. Once all the information is verified, we will print paper copies of the directory (at a cost of $10) or you can access the online directory for free. Please verify that your contact information is correct by Monday, January 3.
To access and verify/update your information, go to: https://yarmouthschools.membershiptoolkit.com.
We created a video to walk you through the verification process, here is a link to the video….https://youtu.be/ZGZG7L-KwEQ
To order a printed copy of the directory complete this google form: Order form for Printed Directory. Orders for printed copies of the directory are due Monday, January 3. Checks can be sent in with your child or mailed to the PTO.
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Dates to Remember
December 23-31, 2021 - December Break - No School
We look forward to seeing our students again on Monday, January 3, 2022!
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