8th Grade 2013 DC trip announcement

Attention 8th grade students attending this year's Washington DC trip. We will be having a mandatory student and parent departure meeting Wednesday, October 2nd from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Twin Oak's large gym "Jarabek Hall". If you are unable to attend please let Mr. Dapper Know.

Middle School Robotics Program

6th -7th -8th graders and their parents/guardians interested in robotics are invited to the Middle School robotics program information night

Thursday Sept 26th , 7pm at the PLHS commons.

The middle school robotics program uses the VEX robotics platform and follows the principles of FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.  The mission of FIRST “is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.”

For information on the Middle school robotics program contact Mike Lins at michael.j.lins@gmail.com or Brian Olsen at bolsen@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us

Hidden Oaks ranked #13 in the state of MN

My staff and I are proud to be listed  #13 out of 437 middle schools in the state of Minnesota on schooldigger.com http://www.schooldigger.com/go/MN/schoolrank.aspx

Are you interested in taking pictures for the Hidden Oaks Yearbook?  Come and find out more information about being on the Yearbook Staff on Thursday September 19 in Mrs. Koepp’s Office in Student Services.  You will need a ride at 3:00.  See you on Thursday. 

Kim Koepp

Hidden Oaks Middle School

School Social Worker

952-226-0717

Fax 952-226-0875

Afternoon Success

Once again we are lucky enough to be able to have such a great program for our students to take advantage of.  Afternoon Success will be starting up soon.  Afternoon Success is a homework help program that meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-3:30p.m.  There is no cost to participate and students can sign up for one or both of the days.  Afternoon Success is a great way for students to develop their homework routine, work on their study strategies, improve their communication skills with their teachers, take care of missing work, and continue to make progress with their organizational skills. 

Afternoon Success is starting soon.  You can find the Registration Form on our Hidden Oaks website or have your student pick one up in our Student Services office.  If you have questions about Afternoon Success please contact Mr. Jason Dvorak at 952-226-0721.

We look forward to working with your student!

Jason Dvorak
School Counselor for Families M-Z
Hidden Oaks Middle School
952-226-0721 phone
952-226-0875 fax

Patrons of the Arts and Activities

Patrons of the Arts and Activities 1^st Meeting - September 12 @ 7:00 pm @ PLHS Rm 127

All middle school and high school parents are invited to join us at the first meeting!

The Patrons of the Arts and Activities (PAA) will have their first meeting of the school year on Thursday, September 12 at 7:00 pm in Room 127 at PLHS.  The PAA is our school district's designated parent booster club for all arts and activities.   The PAA represents non-sporting activities in the district, whereas the Laker Athletics Booster Club (LABC) represents sporting activities.

If your child is or plans to be in Choir, Band, Robotics, Chess, Knowledge Bowl, Theater, Speech, Mock Trial, the Volm Dome, Art, Middle School Band Boosters, YOU are invited to attend.  

Setting goals for the 2013-2014 school year is a major part of the September 12^th agenda.

We welcome your input!

THE PATRONS OF THE ARTS AND ACTIVITIES 2013-2014 EXECUTIVE BOARD

Nicole Strait, President, nstrait@mchsi.com

Sheldon Bryant, Vice President, sheldon_49@msn.com

Terri Gulstad, Treasurer, terrijg@juno.com

Sue Heaton, Secretary, heatonjorenby@gmail.com

SMASH Club

Afterschool Opportunity

   fitness and nutrition together for healthy living!

 Check out the latest afterschool intramural at the middle schools!

SMASH is a fitness training and nutrition education program that promotes overall healthy living through complimentary fitness activities, nutrition education and practical cooking skills. We will be doing a variety of activities throughout the program that focus on total body fitness (strength, endurance, flexibility, cardio, etc.) as well as various topics in nutrition and easy cooking skills (basic nutrition, simple healthy snacks and meals, pre/post- workout foods, hydration, etc.).

This program is for all students, the only requirement is a desire to learn how to live healthier!

FALL 2013 PROGRAM DETAILS:

Session #1

Who:               6^th  - 8^th graders

What:     One hour of fitness training

              One hour of nutrition education and cooking

When:    9/23, 9/25, 9/30, 10/2, 10/7, 10/9, 10/11, 10/14

  2:30 - 4:30pm

Where:    Twin Oaks Middle School 

Cost:      $125 per session

             

Session #2

Who:               6^th  - 8^th graders

What:     One hour of fitness training

              One hour of nutrition education and cooking

When:     11/18, 11/20, 11/25, 12/2, 12/4, 12/9, 12/11, 12/16

    2:30-4:30pm

Where:    Twin Oaks Middle School

Cost:      $125 per session

              

Registration deadline for Session #1 is September 16th and deadline for Session #2 is November 4th.  

Space is limited, so register today!! 

SMASH Club
Register

FROG Group

FROG Faith Club meets tomorrow morning at 6:45am in Miss Lane's Room 503 at TWIN OAKS. All are welcome, bring a friend. Doughnuts and juice will be served.

Earthling Meeting

First Earthling Meeting

First Earthling meeting  will be held Monday, Sept. 23 after school.  We will meet in the court yard area to have a “Welcome Back Bonfire” and make bird feeders.  The Earthling meeting will be from 2:20- 3:15 and students must have arrangements for a ride home.