Adventure Club
The next Adventure Club activity is this Saturday, March 13. Students should be dropped off in the morning at the front doors of Hyatts by 8:15am. We will be leaving by 8:30 am for horseback riding and returning by 2 PM.
Remember to bring a packed lunch, wear long pants and closed-toed shoes (tennis shoes or boots) for the ride, and dress for possible chilly weather.
Please do not forget to bring your completed waiver form on Saturday morning!

OAT Tutoring
There will be no OAT tutoring this week due to Terra Nova testing. OAT tutoring next week will be for 6th and 7th grade only.

Drama Club Rehearsals for this Week
Tuesday March 9th-Scene 9
Weds. March 10th-Scene 10 -No Townspeople

Boys Baseball
Tryout times have been changed for the 7th grade boys baseball team. The tryout times will now be 6pm-8pm (March 8th through March 10th).

Girls Softball
Softball will have their parent meeting Thursday March 11th at 6:00 pm following practice. The meeting will be in Room 204.

Girls Lacrosse
There will be a girls lax parent meeting on Wednesday, March 10th at 6:00pm. The meeting will take place in the commons with Coach Bennehoof.

Boys Basketball-6th & 7th Grade
Any 6th or 7th grade boy interested in 7th grade basketball next school year should plan to meet in Coach Moyer’s room (Rm 231) on Friday during advisory.

8th Grade Girls Interested in Cheerleading:
Girls attending Liberty High School -
Parent Meeting- March 9th @ 7:00pm at LHS
Tryout clinics will start April 7 THROUGH THE 9th with the actual tryout on Friday April 9th. Specific tryout times will be discussed at the parent meeting on March 9th Girls attending OHS your dates are T.B.A.

Central Ohio Writing Contest Winners:
Congratulations to our middle school students for winning a spot in the Central Ohio Writing Contest! Students were judged in the categories of non-fiction, fiction and poetry. All students will be receiving certificates for their contributions and the Olentangy winners will be receiving a copy of Creative Kids magazine. These students will represent Hyatts and go on to compete against other middle schools in the Central Ohio Writing Contest – and their writing will be judged by Margaret Peterson Haddix.

Drama Club Rehearsals for this Week
Tuesday March 9th-Scene 9
Weds. March 19th-Scene 10 -No Townspeople

Sports:

Boys Baseball
Tryout times have been changed for the 7th grade boys baseball team. The tryout times will now be 6pm-8pm (March 8th through March 10th).

Girls Softball
Softball will have their parent meeting Thursday March 11th at 6:00 pm following practice. The meeting will be in Room 204.

Girls Lacrosse
The first official practice will be held on Monday, March 8th from 3:00-4:30pm. Please bring your sticks and proper attire to practice inside. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Gilliam (Athletic Director) at 740-657-5410. There will be a girls lax parent meeting on Wednesday, March 10th at 6:00pm. The meeting will take place in the commons with Coach Bennehoof.

Boys Lacrosse
Boys lacrosse practice will be tonight from 4:45-6:00pm and Friday from 4:30-6:30pm.

8th Grade Girls Interested in Cheerleading:
Girls attending Liberty High School -
Parent Meeting- March 9th @ 7:00pm at LHS
Tryout clinics will start April 7 THROUGH THE 9th with the actual tryout on Friday April 9th
Specific tryout times will be discussed at the parent meeting on March 9th
Girls attending OHS your dates are T.B.A.

Middle School Boys Tennis
Boy’s tennis will begin mandatory practices on Monday, March 8 from 5-6:30pm on the tennis courts at Orange High School. You MUST have all your paperwork turned in or given to the coach prior to practice beginning to participate.

Good afternoon! Next week is TerraNova testing time. TerraNova tests provide a standardized way to compare students to each other across the nation. Results are used for gifted identification, projections and to calculate growth and T-CAP results.

Monday: 6& 7 Reading and Language
Tuesday: 6 & 7 Math
Wednesday: 6&7 Science and Social Studies; 8 Social Studies
Thursday: InView (a test of cognitive skills)

We will follow an adjusted schedule. Please make sure students arrive to school on time as we begin testing at 8:00. We test for approximately 2 hours. We feel our students are well prepared to show their skills and knowledge and ask that you remind them to get a good night sleep and eat a healthy breakfast (as I am sure you do every day).

Enjoy the sun!
Kathy McFarland, Principal

Book Fair
The BOOK FAIR is coming to Hyatts – March 1st – 5th
An amazing selection of books is headed our way! At the Book Fair you will find the latest and finest titles for kids and teens as well as books of interest to parents.
March 1st – 5th – open during school hours
March 2nd – open before and after the Orchestra Concert
March 4th – open during Conferences.~ More information here:http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/publish/hyattsspring
Thanks for your support of the book fair-all proceeds benefit our library at Hyatts.

SCRIP Announcement
The next scrip order will be placed on Monday, March 8th.~ Please have paper orders into the office by noon on Monday, March 8th to be included.~ Online orders can be place anytime up until noon on Monday, March 8th and be included – if not paying online via PrestoPay, please submit payment to the office as soon as possible.~ ~Orders will be available to pick up or go home with your child by noon on Friday, March 12th.~ Proceeds will continue to accrue for current 6th and 7th graders for the rest of the year.~ ~Please contact Jonna Beard at jfbeard@verizon.net or Barbara Sheehan at babszip39@aol.com if you have any questions.

Order forms can be found in the OHMSPTO link from the Hyatt’s Middle School website.~ Look under the PTO FORMS AND DOCUMENTS heading and click on Scrip order form.~ Information about setting up an online account can be found at www.shopwithscrip.com.~ If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Jonna Beard at jfbeard@verizon.net or 740-816-6572 or Barbara Sheehan at babzips39@aol.com .
2% of all your purchases made thru the Scrip program go into your child’s Washington DC account.

Boys Baseball
Tryout times have been changed for the 7th grade boys baseball team. The tryout times will now be 6pm-8pm (March 8th through March 10th).

Girls Softball
Softball will have their parent meeting Thursday March 11th at 6:00 pm following practice. The meeting will be in Room 204.

Girls Lacrosse
The first official practice will be held on Monday, March 8th from 3:00-4:30pm. Please bring your sticks and proper attire to practice inside. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Gilliam (Athletic Director) at 740-657-5410.

Boys Lacrosse
Boys lacrosse practice will be tonight from 4:45-6:00pm and Friday from 4:30-6:30pm.

8th Grade Girls Interested in Cheerleading:
Girls attending Liberty High School -
Parent Meeting- March 9th @ 7:00pm at LHS
Tryout clinics will start April 7 THROUGH THE 9th with the actual tryout on Friday April 9th
Specific tryout times will be discussed at the parent meeting on March 9th
Girls attending OHS your dates are T.B.A.

2010 Liberty Patriots Middle School Football Camp
(See attached flyer to register)
When: July 19-22 (M-TH / 6:00-9:00)
Where: Liberty High School Athletic Fields
Who: All players grades 7-8 (2010-2011 School Year)Cost: $55 (Includes camp t-shirts/shorts) Checks to L.A.B.
Dress: T-shirts, shorts, cleats, or tennis shoes

Orchestra Concert
The Orchestra Concert will be Tuesday, March 2 at 7:00. 7th and 8th grade are to report by 5:45, 6th grade should be here by 6:30. Thanks!

Book Fair
The BOOK FAIR is coming to Hyatts – March 1st – 5th
An amazing selection of books is headed our way! At the Book Fair you will find the latest and finest titles for kids and teens as well as books of interest to parents.
March 1st – 5th – open during school hours
March 2nd – open before and after the Orchestra Concert
March 4th – open during Conferences.~ More information here: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/publish/hyattsspring
Thanks for your support of the book fair-all proceeds benefit our library at Hyatts.

Drama Club Rehearsals for this Week
Monday-March 1-Scene 8, NO TOWNSPEOPLE, Dancers needed
Weds. March 3rd-Scene 8-Full Cast

Boys Baseball
Tryout times have been changed for the 7th grade boys baseball team. The tryout times will no be 6pm-8pm (March 8th through March 10th).

Girls Softball
Softball will have their parent meeting Thursday March 11th at 6:00 pm following practice. The meeting will be in Room 204.

Girls Lacrosse
The Girls Lacrosse Parent Meeting for tonight has been canceled.

Boys Lacrosse
Mandatory boys lacrosse practice starts tonight from 4:30-6:30. Bring stick, gloves and helmet (helmet will be provide for players who do not have one). Players that are not going home need to be in Coach Saiben’s room by 3:00. Practice tomorrow will be from 3-4:30.
Parent informational meeting will be from 6:30-7:00 in the cafeteria. Here is a link to the team practice schedule http://ohms.olentangy.k12.oh.us/teachers/christopher_saiben/class_calendar/ Please contact Coach Saiben with any questions or concerns. christopher_saiben@olentangy.k12.oh.us

8th Grade Girls Interested in Cheerleading:
Girls attending Liberty High School -
Parent Meeting- March 9th @ 7:00pm at LHS
Tryout clinics will start April 7 THROUGH THE 9th with the actual tryout on Friday April 9th
Specific tryout times will be discussed at the parent meeting on March 9th
Girls attending OHS your dates are T.B.A.

Olentangy High School Girls Soccer
Any 8th grade girl interested in trying out for OHS soccer in the fall, there will be an informational meeting for all parents and players interested in trying out Tuesday March 2nd from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the OHS commons. If you have any questions or are unable to attend, please contact Coach Kristen Schreiber at olentangyladybravessoccer@yahoo.com as soon as possible.

Thank you to all parents who donated food for the staff dinner during parent/teacher conferences.
Congratulations to the band on their winter concert.
Reminder that Thursday is Late Start. We will be using the time for professional development.
March 8 – 12 is Terra Nova testing week.
March 15, 8th graders leave for Washington DC.
March 22 begins Spring Break

Thanks for sharing your kiddos.

Kathy McFarland, Principal
GO EAGLES!!

Seventh Grade WATERSHED Program
Next year, Hyatts will be offering the WATERSHED Program to seventh grade students. WATERSHED is an alternative integrative curricular program. The curriculums for IELA, science and social studies will be taught in an integrated manner with a focus on local watershed ecology. The curriculum is based on the Olentangy seventh grade standards, and is consistent with all of seventh grade. The activities are centered on hands-on experiential learning that is student driven. WATERSHED students will spend time completing field studies at various locations on the watershed, have various guest experts and work in a cooperative classroom setting.
Important Dates:
February 23rd and March 4th at 6:00 pm – Parent Informational Meeting in room 230
March 12th – Applications for WATERSHED due
**If you cannot attend the meeting, please contact Mr. Imbrogno or Mrs. Byard for more information.
740-657-5400 ext. 3474
jason_imbrogno@olentangy.k12.oh.us or Melissa_byard@olentangy.k12.oh.us

Orchestra Concert
The Orchestra Concert will be Tuesday, March 2 at 7:00. 7th and 8th grade are to report by 5:45, 6th grade should be here by 6:30. Thanks!

Book Fair
The BOOK FAIR is coming to Hyatts – March 1st – 5th
An amazing selection of books is headed our way! At the Book Fair you will find the latest and finest titles for kids and teens as well as books of interest to parents.
March 1st – 5th – open during school hours
March 2nd – open before and after the Orchestra Concert
March 4th – open during Conferences.~ More information here:http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/publish/hyattsspring
Thanks for your support of the book fair-all proceeds benefit our library at Hyatts.

Sports:

Boys Baseball
Tryout times have been changed for the 7th grade boys baseball team. The tryout times will no be 6pm-8pm (March 8th through March 10th).

Girls Softball
Softball will have their parent meeting Thursday March 11th at 6:00 pm following practice. The meeting will be in Room 204.

Girls Lacrosse
Girls LAX will host their parent meeting on Monday March 1 in the Library from 7-7:30pm immediately following practice.

Boys Lacrosse
Mandatory boys lacrosse practice starts Monday from 4:30-6:30. All players need to bring stick, gloves and a helmet (helmet will be provided for those who need one). Here is a link to the team practice schedule http://ohms.olentangy.k12.oh.us/teachers/christopher_saiben/class_calendar/ Please contact Coach Saiben with any questions or concerns. christopher_saiben@olentangy.k12.oh.us

Winter Running Club Fun Run (2 Miles) – Saturday, February 27th at 10:00 a.m.
This Saturday, February 27th, the Hyatts, Shanahan, Orange, and Liberty Winter Run Clubs will be hosting a Run/ Walk For Haiti here at Hyatts. This event is open to the community, so anyone can come and run or walk the two mile course in support of the people of Haiti. There is a $10 entrance fee that will be completely donated to a Relief Fund. There will not be any awards or official results. However there will be a finish clock so that you can get your official time for the 2 miles. The run will start at 10 am and registration starts at 9, with some refreshments to follow the run. We hope to see you there this Saturday! If you need any further information or have any questions, please contact Coach J at Jonathan_Juravich@olentangy.k12.oh.us.

Olentangy High School Girls Soccer
Any 8th grade girl interested in trying out for OHS soccer in the fall, there will be an informational meeting for all parents and players interested in trying out Tuesday March 2nd from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the OHS commons. If you have any questions or are unable to attend, please contact Coach Kristen Schreiber at olentangyladybravessoccer@yahoo.com as soon as possible.

Seventh Grade WATERSHED Program
Next year, Hyatts will be offering the WATERSHED Program to seventh grade students. WATERSHED is an alternative integrative curricular program. The curriculums for IELA, science and social studies will be taught in an integrated manner with a focus on local watershed ecology. The curriculum is based on the Olentangy seventh grade standards, and is consistent with all of seventh grade. The activities are centered on hands-on experiential learning that is student driven. WATERSHED students will spend time completing field studies at various locations on the watershed, have various guest experts and work in a cooperative classroom setting.
Important Dates:
February 23rd and March 4th at 6:00 pm – Parent Informational Meeting in room 230
March 12th – Applications for WATERSHED due
**If you cannot attend the meeting, please contact Mr. Imbrogno or Mrs. Byard for more information.
740-657-5400 ext. 3474
jason_imbrogno@olentangy.k12.oh.us or Melissa_byard@olentangy.k12.oh.us

Science Fair
On Thursday, February 25th, Hyatts MS will be holding their annual science fair in the multipurpose room. Any parent is welcome to come and view the projects from 2-3 on Thursday or on Friday by 2:00. Good luck to all our Eagle participants!

Band Concert
Thursday Feb. 25th will be the Winter Band Concert. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m., and admission is free! You will be able to see the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands, along with the Hyatts Jazz Band. Hope to see you there!

OAT Tutoring
Due to Parent/Teacher Conferences this week, OAT tutoring will be on Wednesday and Thursday this week. There will be no tutoring on Tuesday.

Book Fair
The BOOK FAIR is coming to Hyatts – March 1st – 5th
An amazing selection of books is headed our way! At the Book Fair you will find the latest and finest titles for kids and teens as well as books of interest to parents.
March 1st – 5th – open during school hours
March 2nd – open before and after the Orchestra Concert
March 4th – open during Conferences.~ More information here:http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/publish/hyattsspring
Thanks for your support of the book fair-all proceeds benefit our library at Hyatts.

Book Fair Volunteers Still Needed for next week 3-1 through 3-5
I still need people to work the book fair next week. If you can work one of the shifts, please email me jill@bpaul.com. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks! Jill Paul
3/1 Monday
8:00-10:30 am
3/2 Tuesday
10:15 am -12:30 pm
12:15-2:45 pm
6:00-8:30 pm
3/3 Wednesday
8:00-10:30 am
10:15 am -12:30 pm
12:15-2:45 pm
3/4 Thursday
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
3/5 Friday
8:00-10:30 am
10:15 am -12:30 pm

Drama Club Rehearsals for this Week
Drama Club for the week of Feb. 22:
Wednesday- Scenes 6,7,8, NO TOWNSPEOPLE

Girls Softball
Softball will have their parent meeting Thursday March 11th at 6:00 pm following practice. The meeting will be in Room 204.

Girls Lacrosse
Girls LAX will host their parent meeting on Monday March 1 in the Library from 7-7:30pm immediately following practice.

Boys Lacrosse
There will be an open gym tonight from 7:00-8:30. Players need to bring a stick, gloves and helmet (helmets will be provided for players without one).

Winter Running Club Fun Run (2 Miles) – Saturday, February 27th at 10:00 a.m.
The Liberty, Shanahan, Hyatts and Orange Middle School’s Winter Running Clubs will be combining forces to participate in a Run for Haiti. This event is open to the community and will be held at Hyatts Middle School. One Hundred Percent of the $10 dollar entry fee for the 2-Mile Run will be donated to the Haiti Relief Fund through LifeLine Christian Mission and Columbus Running Company.
There will not be any awards or official results. However, Columbus Running Company will provide a finish clock so you can check your time.
Also, there will not be any pre-registration. All runners/walkers should register the morning of the event. The run will start at 10:00 a.m. so arrive early.

Olentangy High School Girls Soccer
Any 8th grade girl interested in trying out for OHS soccer in the fall, there will be an informational meeting for all parents and players interested in trying out Tuesday March 2nd from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the OHS commons. If you have any questions or are unable to attend, please contact Coach Kristen Schreiber at olentangyladybravessoccer@yahoo.com as soon as possible.

Band Concert
Thursday Feb. 25th will be the Winter Band Concert. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m., and admission is free! You will be able to see the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands, along with the Hyatts Jazz Band. Hope to see you there!

OAT Tutoring
Due to Parent/Teacher Conferences this week, OAT tutoring will be on Wednesday and Thursday this week. There will be no tutoring on Tuesday.

Parent Teacher Conferences
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Tues, Feb.23rd and Thurs, Mar. 4th from 4:00-7:30pm. We will begin scheduling conferences on Monday, Feb 8th. Please call the office between 8:00am and 2:00pm to schedule.

Book Fair
The BOOK FAIR is coming to Hyatts-March 1st – 5th
An amazing selection of books is headed our way! At the Book Fair you will find the latest and finest titles for kids and teens as well as books of interest to parents.
March 1st – 5th – open during school hours
March 2nd -open before and after the Orchestra Concert
March 4th – open during Conferences More information here: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/publish/hyattsspring
Thanks for your support of the book fair-all proceeds benefit our library at Hyatts.

Book Fair Volunteers Needed
The book fair is coming up soon & I need some parent volunteers to help. If you can work one of the following shifts, please email me jill@bpaul.com by 2/23.Thanks! Jill Paul
Friday Feb. 26
Set Up 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Monday, March 1
8:00 am – 10:30 am
10:15 am – 12:30 pm
12:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Tuesday, March 2-Orchestra Concert
10:15 am – 12:30 pm
12:15 pm – 2:45 pm
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm-During Concert
Wednesday, March 3
8:00 am – 10:30 am
10:15 am – 12:30 pm
12:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Thursday, March 4-Late Start and Conference Night
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
During Conferences
3:45 pm – 5:45 pm
5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Friday, March 5
8:00 am – 10:30 am
10:15 am – 12:30 pm
12:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Tear Down
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm (3 people)

Hyatts Film Festival
Hyatts Film Festival….STORYBOARDS Are due on today. Get with your group and complete your storyboards. There are blank storyboards in the paper shelf in Mr. Meta’s lab.There is also an iMovie meeting for any participants that want to look at the basics of iMovie. This meeting is tomorrow after school from 2:45-4:00 PM
Drama Club Rehearsals for this Week
Drama Club for the week of Feb. 22:
Monday- Scene 8- FULL CAST
Wednesday- Scenes 6,7,8, NO TOWNSPEOPLE

Sports:
Girls Softball
Softball will have their parent meeting Thursday March 11th at 6:00 pm following practice. The meeting will be in Room 204.

Winter Running Club Fun Run (2 Miles) – Saturday, February 27th at 10:00 a.m.
The Liberty, Shanahan, Hyatts and Orange Middle School’s Winter Running Clubs will be combining forces to participate in a Run for Haiti. This event is open to the community and will be held at Hyatts Middle School. One Hundred Percent of the $10 dollar entry fee for the 2-Mile Run will be donated to the Haiti Relief Fund through LifeLine Christian Mission and Columbus Running Company.
There will not be any awards or official results. However, Columbus Running Company will provide a finish clock so you can check your time.
Also, there will not be any pre-registration. All runners/walkers should register the morning of the event. The run will start at 10:00 a.m. so arrive early.