Welcome to Hamburg Area Middle

School

Welcome to Hamburg Area Middle

School

A great place to live and learn!

6/7Red Team Back-to-School Night

Presentation

Dr. Shawn Fitzpatrick

Principal

Dr. Geno McGorry

Principal

Enrichment Teachers

Mr. Pugliese- Health

Mrs. Kissinger- PFL

Mr. Borger- Technology Education

Mrs. King- Spanish

Enrichment Teachers

Mrs. Bauer - gymMrs. Rhuf - library

Mrs. Madden - art Mr. Clemson - gym

Guidance Counselors

Mrs. ReillyStudents’ last names L-

Z

Mrs. Marybeth MellStudents’ last names A-

K

6/7th Grade Instructional Support Staff

Mrs. Brennan

Mrs. Sweeney

Miss Miller Mrs. Gruber

Mr. Rogers

6/7-Red Instructional Team

Mr. KrimLiason

Mrs. HorriganTeam Leader

Ms. FrancisRecorder

Mr. BeisselDisciplinarian

Mrs. BrewerCommunicator

Science

• Building Blocks of Life

• Embryology• Space• Environmental

issues• Global Issues• Textbook on-line• Cells• Ecology

Mrs. Horrigan

6/7 Red Room 702

Mathematics

• Mathematical skills• Relationship of

standards• Meanings of

operations• Word problems• Problem solving skills & strategiesMr. Krim

• Geography & culture• Western Hemisphere• International Pen

Pals• Newspapers in

Education• Emphasis on Writing• Textbooks on-line

• Ancient Civilizations including Egypt, China, India, Rome, and Greece

Social Studies

Ms. Francis

6/7-red room 710

Language Arts• Literature Circles

• Diverse Genres

• Informal and Formal writing in response to reading

• 6th – Number the Stars

• 7th – The Giver

Curriculum according to Common Core Standards

Communications Skills

• Typing skills• Google accounts

– Googledocs– Gmail– Sharing files

• Research skills• Public speaking

Academic ActivitiesAcademic Activities

Spelling Bee and Geography Bee

Student of Character

Outstanding students who are role models for their peers

Academic SupportWeb site: www.Hasdhawks.org

Academic Study &

RTI (Support / Enrichment)

SST Club

Tuesday & Thursday

after school - You can use the after

school bus!

Class TripsClass Trips

Camp Conrad Weiser

friendship

adventure

learning

fun

Camp Supplies

• Bag lunch for first day• Sleeping bag or set of sheets and blankets• Pillow Raincoat/poncho• 3 sets of underwear Pajamas• 4 pair of athletic socks Towel & washcloth• 4 pair of long pants 2 pair of

sneakers• Short sleeve shirt Flashlight• 2 or 3 long sleeve shirts Watch• Hat Hairdryer • Waterproof footwear Gloves• Sweatshirt or jacket Shower shoes• Toothbrush/toothpaste Deodorant• $25.00 fee to attend

Information booklet will be given later

Duck Farm Visit

PA Renaissance Faire

$20 fee

Washington, D.C.

$25 fee

Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular Activities

Choir

Band & Strings

Student Council Members:

* demonstrate positive character traits

* are school and community leaders

*participate in after school events

* inform homerooms about school activities

* make Hamburg Area Middle School GREAT

Social ActivitiesSocial Activities

6 Pillars of CharacterEverywhere – All the Time

•Trustworthiness•Respect•Responsibility•Fairness•Caring•Citizenship

Character Counts

Students are rewarded for

demonstrations ofgood character.

Advisory

• Anti-bullying Program

• Multi-grade teams

• Weekly meetings

• Connected with the 6 Pillars of Character

• Developing social skills

• Supporting students

Students Helping Others

• Box tops for education• Coats for Kids• Student Council• Peer Mediation• School-wide activities • Trash for Cash

Middle School Musical

fun

fellowship

acting

Student Council Seasonal Dances

facultystudents

administration

World

Fest

Fun!

HomeworkHomework

Home Access Center on-line

Grading Program

a computer program that allows parents to have access to their child’s current grades on a daily basis

You should have received a letter that contains your username and password information

Contact Mrs. Freiwald via the district web site for help

Students will be receiving personal log-in info.

Student Dress Code• 1. Clothing, tattoos, patches, buttons, pins, jewelry, back packs, etc. that have• obscene or sexually suggestive writing/pictures, advocate violence, advertise,• imply or promote the use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs, have double meaning• wording, obscene language, or are disrespectful.• 2. All tops and dresses must have sleeves that pass the shoulder.

Halter tops, tube tops, spaghetti strap tops, tank tops, muscle shirts, mesh tops worn alone, and

• clothes that expose the midriff or undergarments or are see-through, provocative,

• excessively tight or large, sagging, or improperly fitting clothing. Cleavage• cannot be exposed.• 3. Clothing will not be worn with tears or holes.• 4. Underwear worn as outerwear; underwear that can be seen, or any clothing

not• worn as designated/intended.• 5. Shorts/skirts/dresses which are unacceptable in length. The area

that is covered by this attire need to extend past the finger tips with the arms extended down the sides of the body.

• 6. Hats and other head apparel, such as but not limited to, du wraps, bandanas,• scarves, sweat bands, visors, hoods, etc.

7. Sunglasses, jackets, and coats worn during the school day unless deemednecessary by administration.8. Chains, pins, dog collars, dangling jewelry, or other ornaments that may bedisruptive, damaging to school furniture or present a safety hazard.9. Pajamas, lounge pants, leggings, jeggings, yoga pants, and pants with writing on buttocks, are not permitted. Pants must be worn at the waist and fit properly.10. Shoes that pose a safety threat. Shoes must be worn at all times.11. Costume effect contact lenses or make-up.12. Inappropriate, visible tattoos (as defined in number 1 above) must be covered infull every day.13. Students may carry purses during the school day. Purses may not exceed 13” x15” in size.

Discipline for Dress Code Infractions

• First offense: Students will be asked to replace or fix the inappropriate garment by staff member.

• Students will be sent to the office and a phone call made to the student’s home if a replacement garment is required.

• Parent will be provided information on the first offense through a written notice or phone call.

• Second Offense: Students will be assigned a detention and written notice will be sent to parents.

• A phone call to the student’s home may be made if a replacement garment is required.

• Third Offense: Students will be assigned two detentions and written notice will be sent to parents.

• A phone call to the student’s home may be made if a replacement garment is required.

• Fourth Offense: Students will be assigned one day of In-School Suspension and written notice will be sent to parents.

• A phone call will be made to inform parents of the suspension and replacement garment, if required.

• Future Offenses: Students will be assigned at least one day Out-of-School Suspension

• and written notice will be sent to parents. A phone call will be made to inform parents of the suspension and

• replacement garment, if required.

Child

ParentsTeachers

Teamwork = Success

Please contact us if you have any concerns

610-562-3990

Ms. Francis phone x-3710

trafra@hasdhawks.org

Mrs. Horrigan phone x-3702

bethor@hasdhawks.org

Mr. Beissel phone x-3708

chrbei@hasdhawks.org

Mr. Krim phone x-3705seakri@hasdhawks.org

Mrs. Brewer abbbre@hasdhawks.org

Like a safety rope, we are

here to support your child and

help them reach their full

potential!