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Important Information

Parents: please take some time to review the district Attendance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Emergency Planning Guide as well as other notices in this folder: Important Policies and Notices

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Principal's Welcome Back Letter

 

Away for the Day - Personal Device Policy at HMS

 

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 announcements

 

TODAY IS tuesday october 28, 2025, AND IT IS An “A” DAY

 

The 7th grade boys soccer team defeated Salk yesterday by a score of 3-1. The team was led by captain Halil Zivali, who scored his first goal of the season, as well as Diego Arias, and Jack Nakamori, who scored his 12th goal of the year. The boys advance to 5-2. Congrats boys!

 

There will be a girls swim meet tonight away vs Hewlett HS at 5pm.

There will be a 7th grade boys soccer game at home tonight vs Bethpage at 4:45pm.

Good luck tonight Dalers!

 

The concession stand will be open today from 3:50pm-5pm.

 

Winter Sports begin on November 3rd. Students must register on Family ID prior to the first day in order to be cleared to participate.

 

Student Council members recently took part in an election to choose their new officers for the 2025-2026 school year. The winners are as follows:

6th grade representative: Simone Balucan

7th grade representative: Rebecca Blyman

Secretary: Leela Ramjeawan

Treasurer: Colin Sigmon

Vice President: Conor Carroll

Our new co-presidents are... Chloe Alvarez and Grayson Abeles

Thank you so much to everyone that attended! Don't forget that our next meeting is today in the East Cafeteria so we can make those Halloween grams! See you all there!

 

The school doctor will be here tomorrow October 29th for anyone that may need a physical for sport tryouts. If you are interested in seeing the school doctor please speak with nurses in the health office."

Attention all 7th and 8th grade athletes! If you’re interested in joining Howitt’s competitive cheerleading team, there will be a brief meeting tomorrow in the East Gym. The meeting will last about 15 minutes. Make sure to sign up with Coach Pietronigro, or stop by Room 606 if you have any questions. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity.

The next Paw Print meeting will be held tomorrow after school in room 607.

 

Any girl interested in trying out for the 7th grade girls volleyball team or 8th grade girls volleyball team, there will be an informational tryout meeting in the East gym Wednesday at 2:55pm for about 20 minutes.

 

Stop by the multicultural club on Thursday afterschool in the multipurpose room this week as we celebrate Halloween by trying candies from around the world! See Ms. Carter, Ms. Carrillo or Ms. Muuss for more information

 

Do you love dogs and making a difference? Join Helping Paws! We make dog treats, hold fundraisers, and help dogs get adopted. First meeting is November 7th in room 602, we hope to see you there!

 

Halloween grams are on sale this week. They are $1 each and will be sold during all lunch periods in both cafeterias. Don’t forget to get one for your friend or favorite teacher.  To all student council volunteers: Please check google classroom to see your assignment.  Have a spooktacular day!

 

 

2025-2026  HMS YEARBOOKS

The price is currently $60, but will go up on January 1st.

Order here: yearbookforever.com

Parent boosters are also available to purchase through the above link.

 

School Picture Day Portrait Instructions

6TH GRADE SUMMER ORIENTATION SLIDE PRESENTATION

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6th Grade Parent Orientation Slide Presentation

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8th GRADE MOVING UP CEREMONY 2025

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ID BADGES & LANYARDS

Lost or broken IDs or lanyards can be replaced by submitting the form that can be found on the student's chromebook under FD BOOKMARKS. Students are also able to access the form from their ClassLink launchpad.

 

LOST & FOUND

Water bottles, books, clothing, sweatshirts, shoes/sneakers are placed in the back of both cafeterias. Eye glasses, jewelry, pocketbooks, cell phones are in the Main Office.


 

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STUDENTS OF THE QUARTER

The Student of the Quarter award is given to students chosen by their teachers.

Students selected demonstrate excellence in leadership, participation, attendance, work ethic, and citizenship. Recipients are chosen at the end of the quarter. Stay tuned.....

Current News

Bridge to High School Trip

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On October 22, Howitt Middle School eighth-grade students traveled to Farmingdale High School for their Bridging to High School day.This trip is key to preparing them for the move next year. During the visit, the students have the opportunity to meet the high school administrative team. They took a tour of the building, seeing classrooms and labs that will be their environment soon. Students also learned about the classes and clubs they can join. This experience helps students understand the next step in their educational journey and plan their schedule.

Beakers, Bubbles, and Bright Ideas

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Science is in full swing for our Howitt sixth graders in Ms. Saraniero's and Mrs. Candela's class! Students are diving into hands-on experiments, making predictions, testing hypotheses, and discovering just how exciting science can be. Curiosity is the best kind of fuel for learning

History on the Clock

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Howitt Middle School librarians and the social studies department turned content and skill review into an adventure!

To help sixth graders prepare for their upcoming unit test, they created an exciting Escape Room Challenge. Working in teams, students raced against the clock to solve puzzles, answer questions, and interpret maps — all while reinforcing key concepts from their lessons. The activity made learning fun while building teamwork, critical thinking, and confidence ahead of their unit test!

Spirit Week is Here

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On Monday, September 22, the district’s Athletic Department kicked things off with an exciting mini pep rally at SEM. All week long, students will join the fun with themed dress-up days. This year’s lineup includes Tropical Day, Tie-Dye Day, and Decades Day!

Don’t miss Homecoming this Friday, September 26. See you there!

The elementary school pep rally rotates to a different building each year.

Art Along the Green

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The Village of Farmingdale’s Cultural Arts Committee sponsored the annual Art in the Park event on September 14.

Albany Avenue art teacher Amanda Sharp Gusz coordinated Farmingdale School District’s student art display. Art teachers Camryn Dluginski (SEM) and Elizabeth Panzica (HMS) assisted her, along with members of the Farmingdale High School Art Honor Society.

Sixty-eight student works of art were exhibited, representing all four elementary schools and Howitt Middle School. The student artwork was displayed along the fence on the Village Green, adjacent to booths featuring professional artists from across Long Island. The event was held on a clear, sunny day and was well attended by students and their families, who came to support and celebrate the arts.

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