Vol 14 No 8

April, 2018

Hawk Talk Principal’s Pen Does anyone really like change? I know I don’t. I like to know what to expect, and I thrive on routines. My guess is that many of us are like that--creatures of habit. However, sometimes change is exciting, even inspiring. As we launch into spring, here are some MHMS changes that you may not know about. Thanks to PTO, we will soon have an awning that will cover the front entrance and sidewalk. This will allow students to load and unload out of the weather. This was an expensive endeavor, but a change that everyone will soon enjoy. As many of us remember from last year with our facilities campaign, our goal was to make significant changes to the campus. Once the weather dries out for a stretch of time, we will begin to see the last loads of dirt brought to the front field, graded, and seeded to make another recreational area for our students. That change should happen by summer. Once that is completed, we can begin fencing the campus, too. Thanks to Deputy Smith and our persistence, we have a change to school security. 51 cameras have been installed in the building and around campus. These cameras will help us maintain the security of teachers and students and keep our campus safe. There are also some curriculum changes on the horizon which will allow our students to continue to soar ahead. These will be shared in detail with the specific grade levels in the coming weeks. These changes continue to support the accomplishments of students. For example, MHMS had an all-time high number of 7th grade students who took the ACT through the Duke TIP program and earned state or grand recognition. Those students will be recognized on awards day in May. The MHMS teachers, staff, and I hope that we also change lives with the work we do. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing a young boy or girl change over time into an independent, confident, and successful man or woman. Thank you for trusting us with your child. “Be the change you want to see in the world.” --Gandhi Proud to serve, Darren Frank, Principal

Upcoming Events

April 10 5th Grade Parent Night 6pm 11 Spring Pictures 11 Sports Pictures after school 11-12 Connect Lunches 19 Spirit Night - Culvers 5-8pm 19-20 Charlie & the Chocolate Factory 20 Kindergarten Registration 20 MS Dance 21 Hawk Walk & Run 28 Hawk Rock

May

1 3 4

No School - Election Day Band Performance 6:30pm K-5 Field Day

Check the website mhm.sumnerschools.org for a full calendar

Theatre Class to present On April 19th and 20th, the MHMS Advanced Theatre Class will perform Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to the entire student body. The show dates and times are as follows: Thursday, April 19th-1:00-2:30 High School Friday, April 20th-8:30-10:00 Middle School 1:30-3:00 Elementary There will also be a Thursday, April 19th performance at 7:00 pm. Admission will be $5.00. There is a $2.00 donation requested at the door. This donation helps offset the cost of scripts, royalties, building supplies, and paint. We are very excited to be able to produce a schoolwide show of a timeless classic. We hope everyone enjoys it! Produced by Special Arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company.

Art Show

These student artists in high school and middle school have artworks hung in the Sumner County student art show at Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center. March 24-April 14 with a reception on April 8. High School Colin Aguilar, Grade 11 “Kitty” Ball Point Pen Drawing Danielle Bowen, Grade 12 “My Parents”, Acrylic Painting Skylar Bentley, Grade 12 “Time Is Relative”, Acrylic Painting Madeleine Phan, Grade 12 “Watch Where You Step”, Prismacolor Pencil Drawing Melissa Harlin, Grade 11 “Deserted Galaxy”, Prismacolor Pencil Drawing Taylor Jordin, Grade 10 “Still Life Print”, Printmaking & Watercolor , Miscellaneous Mixed Media Danielle Bowen, Grade 12 “Bottles”, Printmaking & Watercolor Miscellaneous Mixed Media Colin Aguilar, Grade 11 “Bottle Print”, Printmaking & Color Pencil Miscellaneous Mixed Media Caitlin Tuttle, Grade 12 “Be Fearless”, Collage And Acrylic Miscellaneous Mixed Media Danielle Bowen, Grade 12 “Kist By The Sun”, Prismacolor Pencil Drawing Middle School Andreea Ifrim, Grade 8 “Colorful Cat”, Pen, Marker, And Color Pencil Drawing Mia Miles, Grade 6 “Seashells”, Color Pencil Drawing Sophia Hackett, Grade 6 “Autumn Tree”, Watercolor Painting Karina Steiner, Grade 8 “Elephant”, Pen, Marker, And Color Pencil Drawing Brooks Bresnahan, Grade 8 “Soccer”, Pen, Marker, And Color Pencil Drawing Andreea Ifrim, Grade 8 “Unicorn”, Tempera Paint And Color Pencil Miscellaneous Mixed Media Anna Shimer, Grade 8 “Lotus”, Tempera Paint And Color Pencil Miscellaneous Mixed Media Karina Steiner, Grade 8 “Night Owl”, Tempera Paint And Color Pencil Miscellaneous Mixed Media Anna Shimer, Grade 8 “Lotus Flower”, Collagraph Printmaking Miscellaneous Mixed Media Ashlyn Gumm, Grade 8 “Sunflowers”, Pen, Marker, And Color Pencil Drawing

Hawk Walk & Run 2018

Join in the fun and competition of running a 5k and/or the 1-mile fun run! Saturday, April 21, 2018 5K: 8:00 a.m. 1-mile Fun Run: 9:00 a.m.

Registration forms will be available soon, on the school website. Plan today to participate. The elementary classroom with the highest participation will win a pizza or ice cream party! Middle and high school students will earn points for their Order or Pillar for participation! Meet and have your picture taken with Mr. Merrol Hyde!

Hawk Rock & Roll DECA’s Hawk Rock and Roll is scheduled for Saturday, April 28th at 5pm This year’s headliner is MamaDear. Bring the whole family for an evening of great music.

Instrumental Music Department The annual Spring Concert will be held Thursday, May 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the MHMS auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public; instead of charging admission, Mr. Clark requests non-perishable food donations, which will be taken to the Sumner County Food Bank. We encourage you to join us as we recognize our graduating seniors as well as acknowledge Mr. Clark's final concert in his teaching career. You will be glad you came, and you will be impressed at the talent level of our student musicians! A reception will follow the concert in the MHMS commons area.

Elementary Field Day Elementary Field Day is Friday, May 4th. Each class is responsible for running a station that day. Please get with your child’s classroom teacher if you are willing to help out. Letters will be coming home soon. Best day of the year!!!

BoxTops and more The submission deadline for Box Tops (or Tyson labels) for pillars and orders will be May 1, 2018 at the close of the school day. Please continue to collect labels over the summer! You can submit your Box Tops and Tyson Project A+ labels year round in either of the drop boxes on campus. Keep shopping at Kroger, Publix & Amazon; and clipping Box Tops!! So far, this school year, you have helped us raise $5456!!!!! Go to mhm.sumnerschools.org Select Parents & PTO for more information.