Week of October 2, 2016

Good afternoon,

Here is the news for the week:

Quote of the Week: Education...is painful, continual and difficult work to be done in kindness, by watching, by warning,...  by praise, but above all -- by example.” -- John Ruskin

Announcements:

Due to the recent incidents at Hilsman, students are not allowed to carry book bags throughout the building. We are working to come up with a solution soon to address the many concerns regarding how students will carry their belongings in the building. I will be meeting with PTO and school leaders to gain more input as to how we can ensure the safety of our students as well how to lighten their load. At this time, I am asking the staff to allow additional locker breaks. Students will  be allowed to carry a laptop bag and purses (medium sized). Please be patient with us as we come up with a solution that will address both needs for the students.

• Principal's Coffee will be held Friday, October 7th at 9:00 am in the Media Center. Google classroom will be the topic of discussion.

• Can We Talk- The administrators will host two Can We Talks on October 12th. One will be held at 2:00 pm and the second one will be held at 6:00 pm. This is the week of Parent/Teacher Conferences.

• Parent/Teacher Conferences- Parents you should have received a letter as well as a request for a time to schedule your conference. We want to get 100% of our conferences completed this Fall. The conferences are critical as this is the time to address any academic concerns. In addition, we want to be sure that the right interventions are in place to close any academic gaps. Please be sure to attend. If you need a translator or have any barriers that may cause you not to participate, please contact Mrs. Joanne Griffith or Jamie Hogan.

• This is a reminder that October 12th-14th will be Early Release Days. Students will get out of school at 1:30 pm. Please make the proper transportation arrangements for your child.

• Cookie Dough Fundraiser:  As a school, we are selling cookie dough to raise funds for our PBIS incentive program. If every student sells two buckets of cookie dough, we could potentially raise over $5,000. This would be extremely beneficial to our program as we are working to create a fun, safe, and welcoming learning environment. Packets will be sent home Monday! Sell, Sell, Sell for two weeks!

• Hispanic Heritage Celebration: Please help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this Thursday in the Cafeteria from 5:30 pm-7:00 pm. Dancing, food, and a gallery will be awaiting you! This is an even that you don't want to miss!

Monday: A Day

• Band Concert- 7:00
• 21st Century
• SAE Workday- 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm in Ms. Smith's room
• PSP

Tuesday: B Day

• 21st Century
• Horse Judging and Floriculture Practice
• PSP
• Meeting with PTO Officers
• Math Counts @ 7:15 am 

Wednesday: A Day

• 21st Century

Thursday: B Day

• 21st Century
• Horse Judging and Floriculture Practice
• C-Team Football vs. Franklin Co. 5:00
• Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Friday: A Day  Hilsman spirit shirt and khaki day

• Picture retakes- Students will  need to be in uniform if they are retaking their pictures.
• National Agriscience Fair Practice (students can come and interview participants for SAE hours)

Other News: JagNation

Tuesday 10-4-16  Volleyball Region @ Clarke Central vs. Loganville 5:30

Wednesday 10-5-16 Cross Country @ Wesleyan 4:00

Thursday 10-6-16 C-Team Football vs. Franklin Co. 5:00

             

                           JV Football vs. Buford 6:30

                           9th Football @ Buford 5:30

GO JAGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!