Today’s Wellness Wednesday’s Message is about sleep!
What do you do when a cell phone runs out of batteries at the end of the day? You plug it into the wall to let it recharge overnight! Your brain and body need to recharge like phones do, but instead of electricity, they need sleep.
Doctors say school aged kids should get 9-10 hours of sleep a night. Why? Sleep helps your body fight off sickness; grow muscles, bones and skin; and repair injuries. A good night’s sleep also helps you pay attention longer, solve problems more easily, think of new ideas and get along better with your friends, family and teachers. If a cell phone loses its charge, it stops working. Without sleep, you might get grumpy, forget things or get sick.
So recharge yourself … with sleep!
A message to all HMS students:
Students who arrive early to school should report to the main cafeteria. If students are here for extra help or an activity, they must report to the room. Students are not allowed to be roaming the hallways before school. This applies to after-school activities as well. If students are attending sporting events, they must stay in the gym. If student are participating in clubs, they must stay in the area of the building where the club is taking place.
Thank you for your attention in the matter.
The Teen Arts Festival is coming! The Somerset County Festival will take place on May 17, 2017. This festival presents performances in the categories of dance, music: vocal and instrumental, theater, visual arts, video, and writing. If you are interested in submitting a work or performing, submit a complete an application to Mrs. Presuto in C13. Pickup an application on the bulletin board outside C13 or by clicking on the link the TAF on the HMS homepage. The deadline for all applications is February 21. Email Mrs. Presuto with questions.
Attention Students:
SLAM is now accepting writing pieces for our yearly edition. If you would like to submit poetry, prose, or an editorial email your submission to Mrs. Presuto. See the SLAM link on our home page for specific information about how to submit your work. ALL WRITING MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. New members are always welcome -- just come to a meeting.
Today is the last day of lost and found clean out all remaining items will be donated at the end of the day today! Thank you for the positive response.
There will be a Battle of the Books meeting tomorrow morning at 7:45.
Please be advised the debate club's meeting is cancelled this afternoon. Please make sure you go home on the bus and we will meet next week. Again, today's meeting of the debate club has been cancelled.
HMS Athletics
Boys JV basketball is home against Green Brook today @ 4:00
There is still time for all teams to participate in the No Name-Calling Week contests. This is a great opportunity to promote respect and celebrate the diversity of HMS. If your team is creating a public service announcement video, please submit it to Mrs. Mahler. If your team has decided to decorate doors, the judging will take place on Monday. Two teams will be awarded the Raider Cup for the best message that promotes a positive school climate.