Hey Parents!
HL Supply List .pdf2022-23 School Supply List!
Talking_To_Children_About_Violence.pdfTalking to children about violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
Parents, in light of recent events in Oxford, Michigan, the resource page posted here from the National Association of School Psychologists may be helpful for you.
We're an ok2say school!
OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at school students, school employees, and schools. It uses a comprehensive communication system to facilitate tip sharing among students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement officials about harmful behaviors that threaten to disrupt the learning environment.
AHA_Parent_Newsletter-Soda_Sugar_Drinks.pdfAmerican Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge
Important information from the American Heart Association about how you can encourage healthy habits from home!
Adult ESL Classes at Harbor Lights.pdfAdult ESL and Family Literacy Classes Returning to Harbor Lights Middle School
Adult ESL and Family Literacy Classes are returning to Harbor Lights this Fall! Classes begin on September 14th. Please see the attached flyer in English and Spanish for more information.
Student Handbook
Important student information for all Harbor Lights students can be found here.
Web access resources for students and parents
Connect to your child's gradebook in real time!
Getting-Started-Campus-Student-Campus-Parent.pdfGetting Started
Flyer-ParentsStudents-2018.pdfOverview Flyer
Flyer-ParentsStudents-Spanish-Version-2018.pdfEn Español
Attendance counts!
-If your child is going to be late to school or absent, please call the attendance office before 9:00 a.m. If the school does not receive a call, we will attempt to contact the parent/guardian.
-If your child has an appointment he/she must leave school for, please call the attendance office as soon as possible in the day or your child may present the reception desk with a note from a parent at the beginning of the school day. A pass will be given to the student so he/she may leave. Any student leaving early, must wait in the reception area. Parents/Guardians must sign out the student at the receptionist desk.
-Students will not be excused for missing the bus, oversleeping, being driven to school late by a parent etc. Students arriving to school later than 10 minutes from the beginning of school will receive an unexcused absence. It is very important to be on time!
-If a student will be absent for 3 or more consecutive days, a trip slip must be completed and signed by the student’s teachers, and parent before departure. The completed form must be returned to the main office for a copy for our files. This form is available at the receptionist desk.
For your convenience, a 24-hour voice mail is available. If you are unable to call during business hours, feel free to leave a message.
Attendance Office Phone Number: 786-1000 ext. 4091
Regular school attendance matters; for engagement now, for graduation later.
Important parent information on school attendance can be found below:
AW_HS-flyer-1-pager.pdfAttendance Works parent tips
AW_HS-flyer_Spanish.pdfaviso para padres sobre asistencia
COVID-19 Internet Access Options.pdfAccessing the web away from school
This flyer includes information on internet access options during our school closure.
Herrick Library E-Library card sign up now easier than ever!
Please read the attached letter regarding expanded access to Herrick materials while school is not in session.
Virtual Library Card Form: Herrick Library has a robust eLibrary, and they hope it becomes a useful resource for the community. They are planning to roll out a curbside service this week so patrons can receive their print materials (virtual library cards will be permitted to check out 5 print items at a time).
Wi-Fi Access: Starting immediately, in an effort to work with families and patrons without access to internet due to school closings, Herrick Library is switching their Wi-Fi access to 24/7. Patrons may access Wi-Fi near their two buildings (300 S. Rive Ave. & 155 Riley St.). Please note that wireless signal strength may vary and the system was originally designed to serve users within the building, so the strength of the signal in the parking lot will be dependent on the mobile device and device location. Individual mobile hotspots may be put on hold with a library card (there are none immediately available), and they can be checked out for one week at a time.
If you are experiencing a food emergency...
If you are experiencing a food emergency, our partners at Hand2Hand are here to help. Please use the following contacts to get in touch:
Hand2Hand Church: Engedi Church 710 Chicago Drive #100 Holland, MI 616.796.6799.
Hand2Hand Coordinator: Ricardo Garcia 616.844.8215
Hand2Hand Central Office: 616.209.2779 email: info@h2hkids.org
facebook.com/h2hfeedkids
Dear Educators.pdfinfo letter
AlternateStudentCardFillable.pdfe-Card app English
AlternateStudentCardFillable (Spanish).pdfE-Card App Español
Access to food resources
The Ottawa County Department of Public Health would like families to be aware of their food resource services. Find out more at www.ottawafood.org
hot-chocolate-talk-conversation-guide-1 (1).pdfThe Hot Chocolate Talk: talking to your child about child abuse protection
The Committee for Children has a long history of working to protect children from sexual abuse. The "Hot Chocolate Talk" provides families with tools to help start the difficult, yet important conversation about child sexual abuse prevention. A conversation guide is embedded in this post and more info can be found at their website.
For Parents: Apple Screen Time
Apple has recently introduced a new tool in iOS 12 that promotes positive screen time behaviors by allowing parents to monitor the usage of their children's iOS devices that are running Apple's latest operating system, iOS12. If your family uses Apple devices, take a look at the video tutorial embedded here for more information.
parents_quick_guide.pdfA parent's guide to Instagram
Take a look at the resource to your left about Instagram from Scholastic. Instagram and other social media are popular among students. If they do have access, consider talking to them about safety using these provided tips.