Hidden Oaks has shown their 80's Style!  Another special day during Homecoming Week! 

 

Come On Mr. Dvorak, show us some 80's clothing! 

October 3rd Pepfest

MS Band Plays National Anthem 

Students are practicing Prior Lake Cheer before Friday game

students competing with staff in the Minute to Win It Game (ask your child who won  that one :)

Parent Satisfaction Survey

Thank you for taking the time to complete our recent parent survey. Based upon comments made, we are making several changes for next year to make Back to School Night an even better experience for all.

For example:

Many respondents commented that they felt that getting their Picture Form in a separate mailing was is not the best use of resources. While it was sent by Lifetouch using their resources, I contacted our representative to ask if an alternative method of communication could be considered by the company.  We await their decision.

Our supply list will be broken down by subjects to assist in getting organized.

We are hoping to make student schedules available online at least 24 hours in advance.

We are investigating ways to print the student schedule larger.

 A map of the building will be available both online in advance and at the schedule pick-up table. 

To help lessen hallway congestion, teachers will be in their classrooms to meet and greet families.

Our band teacher will schedule a general Q. and A. session for parents before Back to School Night starts and midway through the evening so that all frequently asked questions can be answered at one time, lessening the wait time to greet him personally.

Since the vast majority of parents surveyed a few years back were not happy when we ran a mock schedule, we will continue to offer less structure on Back to School Night.

In addition, we have to continue to accommodate all three grades on one night and on the same date as TOMS since we only have four hours available for teachers to work and many students cross the street between the two buildings. 

98% of those responding indicated that they would prefer getting “back to school information” via e-mail. Therefore, next summer we will send information electronically followed by an automated phone call alert to all families. 

Click here to see the full survey results

TARGET donates $3,215.42

 Because you designated our school and shopped with your Target® Visa® or Target® Card, we recently received a donation from Target through their Take Charge of Education® program. The  $3,215.42  was used to supplement purchasing and installation of new Smart Boards and Smart Response System.  A big thanks—we couldn’t have done it without you.

Remember, grandparents, alumni, friends or neighbors can help too.  (They don’t even have to be a local resident).  Program details can be found at target.com/tcoe or by calling 1-800-316-6142.

It's.....SPIRIT WEEK!

This week at HOMS, we are celebrating homecoming week with a spirit week. Each day we have a different theme. Below is the schedule of dress up days:

MONDAY: Wear blue day. We are celebrating National Stomp Out Bully Week.
TUESDAY: Wear your PJs to school day.
WEDNESDAY: Laker day. Dress in your Laker apparel or in blue/gold. We will also have a Pep fest today!
THURSDAY: 80's day.
FRIDAY: Head to toe Laker day. Wear your Laker apparel or blue/gold. Don't forgot to dress all the way, head to toe, in your Laker gear! Tonight is also the homecoming game; come cheer on the Laker Football team as they take on the Kennedy Eagles.

We hope to see everyone show their school spirit this week!

National Stomp Out Bullying Day HOMS Style!

Monday, October 1st, National Stomp Out Bullying Day!

Thank you to all HOMS staff and students who wore blue to support the prevention of bullying. Last week 8th grade WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Leaders made posters for various activities planned for today! We even had several WEB Leaders at school last night to trace their feet with chalk!

During Primetime today:

8th graders signed a giant foot saying that they believe bullying needs to to end

7th graders wrote one thing they can do to end bullying

6th graders traced their foot with chalk on the sidewalk behind the school

Right Turn Only 6:50-7:15

In response to ongoing traffic congestion in the lower drop off area at Hidden Oaks, a new traffic sign is posted.

Watch for a “Right Turn Only 6:50-7:15 am” sign that will be posted at the exit from the lower lot.  Drivers are being asked to go North on Fish Point Rd and either continue to Hwy 13 or loop through the neighborhood to return to 160^th St/CR 44.  Look for a list serve with a map attachment to assist you with the change.

The adults at the crosswalk will do everything they can to move as many cars through before the crossing of the students begins.

This change is desperately needed.  If we can’t get vehicles out, we can’t get vehicles in.  We need your cooperation with this change and appreciate your continued efforts to not block the intersection to the driveway for bus drop off.