Flood Principal, Mr. Greg Grigas

Welcome to Harry B. Flood Middle School, We are excited to share the middle school experience with your family. At Flood, we encourage our children to demonstrate the core values of our motto S.O.A.R. each and every day. Children are expected to be Safe, Organized, Accountable and Respectful as they participate in the school day. We truly believe that if a child feels Safe, can Organize their time and tasks, is Accountable for their actions and Respectful to staff and peers, they will have a positive middle school experience. As a staff, we strive to provide a rigorous learning environment in which all children are challenged and engaged. In addition to your child’s academic progress, we also prioritize their social-emotional learning as well. We view the educational experience of each child as a partnership between the child, family and the school, with communication as a critical piece of the partnership. We welcome your input, feedback, thoughts, and ideas and encourage families to participate in their child’s education.

Looking forward to a great year,

Flood Friday Update

12/13/24

Upcoming Dates

12/20-Early Dismissal 12/23-1/1-No School-Winter Recess 1/6- No School-Three Kings Day 1/20- No School-Martin Luther King Day 2/12- Early Dismissal - Data Collaboration 2/14-2/17 - Presidents Day Weekend 3/5- Early Dismissal - Data Collaboration

News you can use -Welcome to this week’s edition of the Flood Friday Update! Each week, we have updates on upcoming events, student achievements, and important reminders to help keep everyone informed and engaged. We encourage you to stay connected with us through these weekly updates. Your involvement in your child’s education plays a key role in their success, and we are grateful for the continued support you provide. -Our orchestra and band put on a truly spectacular winter concert! The students displayed remarkable talent, dedication and enthusiasm throughout the show. It was clear how much effort they had put into perfecting their pieces. Well done to all the performers as well as Mrs. Lipinsky and Mr. Barnum, our orchestra and band teachers. -Senator Murphy’s 2024 Martin Luther King Essay Contest. MLK Essay Contest Info. -We’re excited to announce that this year’s National Civics Bee is open for participation, and we’re encouraging our middle school students to take part in this incredible opportunity! The National Civics Bee is a nationwide competition that empowers students to showcase their knowledge of civics, develop critical thinking skills, and inspire a passion for civic engagement. Participants will have the chance to: ● Compete locally and nationally with peers.

● Strengthen their understanding of the importance of civic responsibilities. ● Win prizes and recognition for their efforts! We believe this is a wonderful way for our students to learn, grow, and shine on a national stage. Civics Bee Info -Stay informed with Class Dojo! Parent Sign up Link is belowhttps://www.classdojo.com/ul/p/addKid?target=school&schoolID=4eece575f64aa62934ed3c ec

PTSA Basketball Concessions Come out to support our boys and girls basketball teams! PTSA will be selling concessions at the home games! Fudge Fundraiser Save the Date! Look for flyers coming home next week for our Nick's Wicked Tasty Fudge fundraiser! Purchases can be made with cash or online at floodfalcons.memberhub.com Flood Spirit Wear Save the Date! The Flood Spirit Wear store will be open after break! Check the Flood Friday Update and the Facebook page in January for the link. It will be open January 13-31, 2025! PTSA Membership It's not too late to join the Flood Middle School PTSA today! By simply joining the PTSA you are advocating for your child. Proceeds help us to contribute to student activities and staff appreciation. No additional commitment is required! Help make this a great year for your child and sign up today at this link below! https://floodfalcons.memberhub.com/store/items/120658 Join Our Facebook Page Everyone is invited to join our Flood Middle School Community page on Facebook - No PTSA membership required! The page is run by the PTSA and is just for members of our community. Please answer the questions (homeroom teacher and grade) so we can approve your request right away. https://www.facebook.com/groups/142684502834602/?ref=share_group_link