Weekly Update, 2024-25

April 20, 2025

Greetings Hosler Families,

Please take a moment to review our events and reminders for this week and beyond.  Please make sure to scroll down and review ALL of the information in this update.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us during office hours from 7:30am to 3:30pm at 310-603-1447, Monday-Friday.  Also, follow us on instagram @lusdhmslions.  

SHOUTOUTS FROM MR. TERRY!!!

We appreciate our parents who generously volunteer their time to support our school community! Whether you're passing out flyers or serving on a committee, your contributions are truly appreciated. A special shoutout goes to our parents who were able to attend our Coffee with the Principal session on Friday, April 11th.  Those who attended had an opportunity to hear about our Summer Bridge program, an Overview of State testing, Hosler Highlights and much more.  The next session will be on Friday, May 2nd @ 9am in the Parent Center.  On a final note, if you’re interested in getting involved, please reach out to Ms. Olga Quirarte in the Counseling Office.   

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK

During the week of April 21, 2025, we honor all of our volunteers who help our school move forward in a positive direction.  We will be honoring our volunteers on Thursday, April 24th @ 9am in the Parent Center.

8TH GRADE FORMAL PICTURES

Our 8th graders will take their formal pictures on Thursday, April 24, 2025 during PE in the gym.  The organization (Fotorama) facilitating the pictures will have the necessary clothing for students.  Please scroll down to the Attached Files to view more information.  

ANNUAL ARTS FESTIVAL

Our district will have its annual Arts Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Firebaugh High School.  It is a great opportunity for families to enjoy performances of students in all grades, play games, etc.  Hope to see you there to cheer on our Advanced and Beginning Band students play and visit our booth!

DRIVE SAFELY

This is a friendly reminder to help our school maintain a safe environment before and after school, please be mindful of your surroundings as you drop off and pick up your child(ren).  Driving safely at all times keeps everyone in the HMS Community and beyond safe.  

8th GRADE ELIGIBILITY FOR ACTIVITIES

Please continue to monitor your student’s grades so they are on-track to participate in all 8th grade activities.  Students who have TWO or more Fails and less than a 2.0 GPA on their 3rd Quarter and 4th Quarter Progress Report cards will not be eligible to participate in 8th grade activities such as Jr. Prom, Grad Bash and Promotion.  If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Hinds (8th Grade Counselor) or Ms. Camacho (Assistant Principal).

AFTER SCHOOL SAFETY

In order to support a safe school community for everyone, please make sure your student(s) goes directly home or to an agreed safe location after school.  We ask that your student(s) not loiter in the park or any other areas in the city.  

SUMMER BRIDGE SIGN-UPS ARE HERE!!!  

If you’d like your student(s) to participate in Summer School starting on June 16, 2025, please complete the application by clicking on this LINK.

8TH GRADE TRIP:  JUNIOR GRADE BASH TICKETS

Tickets are still on sale, but there is a limited amount.  In order to purchase a ticket, students must have a 2.0 GPA or better on their second quarter report card, as well as have not received an ODR/Office Referral due to behavior.  (Special Note:  If your student earned less than a 2.0 GPA on their second quarter report card, then they can become eligible if their third quarter grades equal a 2.0 GPA or better.  Those grades should be posted on April 2, 2025.  In addition, students who have received an ODR or displayed poor behavior must touch base with Ms. Camacho.)  Questions, contact Ms. Bode or Ms. Camacho.

IMMIGRATION RESOURCES

Our district has put together a resource page on its website to support families who may have questions about Immigration.  Please use this link to access this resource.  LINK

INTRA-DISTRICT PERMIT INFORMATION

Students who currently attend our school automatically feed into Lynwood High School.  If you would like your student to attend Firebaugh High School, please click on the following link and complete the form by June 27, 2025.  REQUEST FORM

SPRING ACADEMIC INTERVENTION IS STILL AVAILABLE!!!

If your student needs to improve their grades, enroll them into our Intervention Program with our teaching staff.  Please contact Ms. Bojorquez at [email protected] or 310-603-1447, ext. 5136 if you need more information or have questions.  Click this link to register your student.  REGISTRATION LINK.   

PARENT RESOURCES

Check out the Parent Resources by scrolling down to the attached files below. These documents provide a variety of activities and strategies to support your student.  You may also access more resources by going on the following link:  FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WEBSITE.

DRESS CODE 

In order to promote a safe learning environment for everyone at our school, we ask that you send your student to school each day in a manner that adheres to the dress code.  Please click this link for more information: https://bit.ly/DCR2324 

STRATEGIC GOALS FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR

As we move forward throughout this current school year, there are several goals that we are focusing on meeting.  These numbers were based on our historical data from the past three years.  Please review the following:

D/F RATE:  This is the percentage of students who have a D or F based on the following reporting periods:

• Progress Report #1 - School Goal: 45% / Actual Percentage:  55%
• 1st Quarter Report - School Goal:  35% / Actual Percentage: 53%
• Progress Report #2 - School Goal: 49% / Actual Percentage:  55%
• 2nd Quarter Report - School Goal:  45% / Actual Percentage:  52%
• 3rd Quarter Progress Report - School Goal:  48% / Actual Percentage:  67%
• 3rd Quarter Report - School Goal: 49% / Actual Percentage:  57%

ATTENDANCE RATES:  The following percentages are based on our student attendance at this point in the school year.

• August 2024 - Goal: 95% / Actual Percentage: 95% WE MET OUR GOAL!!!🙌
• September 2024- Goal:  95% / Actual Percentage: 93%
• October 2024 - Goal:  95% / Actual Percentage: 93.5%
• November - Goal:  95% / Actual Percentage: 93%
• December - Goal: 94% / Actual Percentage:  94% WE MET OUR GOAL!!!🙌
• January - Goal:  92% / Actual Percentage:  86%
• February - Goal:  94% / Actual Percentage:  89%
• March - Goal: 94% / Actual Percentage:  92%

COMMON ASSESSMENT DATA UPDATES

Our students recently took the Unit #4 Common Assessments for Algebra I and English Language Arts. In addition, the Trimester #2 results for Math 7 and 8 will be posted by the end of next week.  The percentages below represent students who met or exceeded the standard during the assessment. Here's how we did compared to last year:

• Algebra I - 2023-24:  2% / 2024-25:  49%
• English Language Arts - ELA 7: 2023-24 - 35%; 2024-25 - 35% / ELA 8: 2023-24 - 23%; 2024-25 - 27%
• Mathematics 7 and 8 (Trimester #2) - Math 7: 2023-24 - 13%; 2024-25 - 31% / Math 8: 2023-24 - 12%; 2024-25 - 20%

UPCOMING EVENTS

• April 21 - School Volunteer Appreciation Week Begins
• April 22 - Principal’s Honor Roll Ceremony @ 2pm (Parent Center)
• April 24 - School Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast @ 9-10am (Parent Center);  8th Grade Formal Pictures, All Day (Gym)
• April 26 - District-wide Arts Festival @ 10am-2pm (Firebaugh HS)
• May 12 - Math State Testing Begins, 12:45pm Dismissal
• May 13 - Minimum Day, 12:45pm Dismissal
• May 19 - English State Testing Begins, 12:45pm Dismissal
• May 20 - Minimum Day, 12:45pm Dismissal
• May 23 - Jr. Grad Bash @ 3-12pm (Universal Studios)
• May 26 - Memorial Day, No School
• May 27 - Science 8 State Testing Begins, 12:45pm Dismissal
• May 29 - Minimum Day, 12:45pm Dismissal
• May 30 - Final Day of SBAC State Testing for English, Math and Science (All Students)
• June 9 - 8th Grade Promotion Practice (HMS Gym)
• June 10 - 8th Grade Promotion Practice (HMS Gym)
• June 11 - 8th Grade Promotion @ 9am (Lynwood High School, Imperial Campus)
• June 16 - First Day of Summer Bridge
• July 11 - Last Day of Summer Bridge
• July 14 - First Day of Galileo Camp
• July 25 - Final Day of Galileo Camp
• August 13 - First Day of The 2025-2026 School Year