Principal’s Corner
The parents of 3-year-old Erin give Christian concerts around the world.  Before a concert Erin’s mother took the girl for a walk to occupy her attention.  In the church’s entry way Erin spotted a full-size, carved, wooden statue of Jesus hanging on the cross.
“That’s Jesus, isn’t it, Mommy?” she asked.
“Yes, honey.”
Barely coming to the statue’s knees, tiny Erin asked to be lifted for a better view.  Her mother obliged.  Gently Erin touched the carved fingers and hands.  Her fingers touched the nails protruding from His hands.  “That hurt Jesus, didn’t it, Mommy?”
“Yes, it did, honey.”
The child studied the nails and hands.  “Jesus hurt for me, didn’t He?  He loves me that much!”
Out of the mouth of babies.  Why did Jesus allow the demons of hell to put Him on a cross? Love. He loves us so much that He’d rather die than lose us.
Can I understand that love?  Can you?  You and I will spend all of eternity and still not uncover the mystery of God’s love.  And yet even a 3-year-old can understand enough to accept God’s love and His sacrifice.
Mr. Acker
Upcoming Dates
Jan. 22- 26 - Spirit Week
Feb. 9 – No school

Position Available
HMS is in need of a Janitor starting the first of February. The positions requires 1-2 hours per school day in the AM or PM to clean the halls, restrooms, and gym. If you have the time and maybe the need for extra cash, please call 667-2427, and leave your name, number, and the best time you can be reached. Thank you!
 

Hot Lunch Menu
Mon. – NO HOT LUNCH – bring a sack lunch!
Tues. – Baked Ziti, green beans, bread
Wed. – Tatertot casserole, chicken strips
All lunches are vegetarian and include a choice of juice or milk
Th. – Pizza, Cheese or Mushroom
$1.50 per slice
Soda, juice or milk is $.50 ea
Pizza punch cards - $35
Hot Lunch punch cards -$35 or $50
 
Classroom notes
K thru 4^th Grades
1.    The letter for next week is “E”
2.    Spelling words are from L19
3.    Memory Verse for Bible – continue memorizing Psalms 23. There will be a quiz on the entire Chapter on Friday, Jan. 6^th.
4.     All students – continue reading and filling out your “Book-it” calendars.
5.      2^nd & 3^rd grader Reading: Book report for the month of January is due on Wednesday, Jan. 31^st. Chapter book about an animal.
6.     2^nd & 3^rd grade – continue to study, memorize, and spell correctly the 13 colonies for Social Studies.  

Math
3^rd graders - need to have times table flash cards at home and quizzing 3’s to 9’s nightly! You may check them out from the classroom if you need a set.
5-6 graders - need all math flash cards at home. Please help your student to quiz nightly! Math Questions? Please call
Mr. Marin @ H: 461-1910, C: 744-0311
 

PE
Grades 3-8 - students need to come dressed for PE or bring appropriate gym clothes to change into.
 

5^th thru 8^th Grades
Parents; look for grade reports to come home with your student on the 11^th!
Poetry: 5^th – 50 lines
   6^th – 60
   7^th - 70 
   8^th – 80
Outside reading: 5^th – 400 pages
                6^th – 500
                         7^th & 8^th – 600

Music Notes
March 22 – 24 ~ Youth Choir (5-8), RMC Fine Arts Festival @ Campion Academy
April 7 ~ Youth Choir (5-8), Loveland SDA Church @ 10:20
May 3 ~ All Choirs, HMS Awards Night, HMS Gym @ 6:20
May 12 ~ Children’s Choir (K-4), The Adventure – Greeley @ 10:20
~Youth Concert Attire ~
Girls ~ White blouse, long black skirt (knees or below please!)
Boys ~ collared white shirt, black pants (no jeans or t-shirts)
 

Thank You for all of your collecting for the school. Our box tops program, bag recycling, and our Cartridges for kids. We have a gotten a check for $84 for all of our cartridges so far this year! We will have the Box tops amount soon and our bag recycling has netted $45 so far. We appreciate all of your support!

After School Sports
Grades 5-8 only
Monday & Wednesday – 3:45 to 4:46
We will have a coach instructing in floor hockey. Please let the teacher know if your child will be participating.

After school Tutoring
Grades 3-8
Tuesday & Thursday – 3:45 to 4:45
Please let the Teacher know if your child will be staying for tutoring.