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AUGUST
24: New Parent Mixer @ Public Library 3pm
28: Open House - for parents and students @6:00pm
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The Hume-Fogg Open House for parents and students will be Thursday, August 28th at 6pm
A few reminders...
Last year the implementation of SSA across the district often varied from school to school. This year there is an increased effort in the district to see that SSA is carried out in all MNPS schools. Accordingly, Hume-Fogg students will be required to be in Standard School Attire beginning the first day of school.
There will be special emphasis at Hume-Fogg on the following: Standard School Attire
Standard School Accepted Attire
- Shirts with short or long sleeves and a collar (polo, dress-style with buttons, or turtleneck), in the solid colors of any shade of white, blue, black, red, green.
- Pants, shorts, Capri pants, skirts, skorts or jumpers in the colors of navy blue, black, or any shade of khaki.
- Fleece fabric is allowed for sweaters and lightweight jackets.
- Dresses with short or long sleeves and a collar in the district or school-approved solid colors.
Standard School Prohibited Attire
- No denim jeans, skirts, or jackets of any color.
- No tops in stripes or patterns.
- No t-shirts. (They may be worn under solid colored shirts with a collar).
- No shorts, jumpers, dresses, skirts or skorts that do not extend below the fingertip.
- No hoodies.
In addition, pants and shorts must not sag and chests and midriffs must be covered.
During the first week of school, students not in SSA will be given the chance to correct their attire or will be held in the main office until a parent can bring the proper clothing. Starting the second week of school, students not in SSA will start receiving consequences that are spelled out in the Personal Appearance and Dress Code Policy.
There will be designated Fridays at Hume-Fogg throughout the year that are non-SSA days.
Below is an important reminder about the State Sales Tax Holiday next weekend. Back to School Savings - State Sales Tax Holiday
Just in time for back to school, the state has issued a Sales Tax Holiday for the weekend of August 1-3. Tax exempt items are:
- School and school art supplies with a price of $100 or less per item;
- Clothing with a price of $100 or less per item; and
- Computers with a price of $1,500 or less.
This Sales Tax Holiday will be a great opportunity for parents to purchase Standard School Attire for next school year and save money.
For more information about the Sales Tax Holiday, visit http://www.tntaxholiday.com/. This website lists exempt items, a retailer's guide and frequently asked questions.
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Hume-Fogg is 24th in the 2008 Newsweek ranking
for the America's Best High School. See article
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Summer Readings
List of books for grades 10-12
List of books and instructions for freshmen
Outside reading list for AP Literature
AP Language and Composition
English II summer assignment
Sophomore summer reading assignment
American Studies reading Iinstructions
American Studies reading charts
American Studies reading Equiano chart
Sports
Girl Soccer: see the 2008 Summer/Fall schedule
Volleyball: see the 2008 summer schedule
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- Learn about the Hume-Fogg Association -- the parent-teacher organization that provides volunteer and fundraising support to the school.
- Shop at the Spirit Shop and sport Hume-Fogg's colors.
Stay informed:
- If not done yet, subscribe to our Email List. Once a week the Hume-Fogg Association sends brief announcements by email to parents and students who have asked to receive them. You will also receive the weekly letter from the principal.
- Look at the School Calendar and the Daily Announcements to read about events and daily news.
- Read the Fogg Horn, our newsletter published every six weeks.
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