Week of 1/15/2017

Quote of the Week: 

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." 

—from Strength to Love, 1963

Good afternoon,

At Hilsman, we experienced another great week! Thank you for speaking with your scholars about the expectations at Hilsman. Please encourage your child to take advantage of the extracurricular activities that are being offered by the District as well as the school. We are working hard to provide our students with more exposure to outside activities that not only enhance their academic abilities but allow the students to showcase their talents. We did have several of our students represent in the Science Fair and on the Academic Team this weekend! A big shout out to all of them as they represented Hilsman well. Thank you to the students, parents, and teachers.

Announcements:

• District Social Studies Fair, Friday, January 20, Hilsman Middle School  (Set up on Thursday afternoon)

• HMS Social Studies Curriculum Night, Thursday, January 19 (includes Geography Bee and an opportunity to view the district projects in the MC)

• HMS Spelling Bee, Wednesday, January 18, in MC (set up Tuesday afternoon during period 7); students will be called down to the media center at 8:30 am. The actual competition will begin no later than 9 am.

• Oratorical Contest Topic: "What the World Gains from Optimism"; this competition opportunity will be offered through the Social Studies. 

• ELT classes, as well as through the newly formed debate team. Competition at UGA on February 25, 2017.

• Seventh grade students having trouble completing their Expository Essay Project have the opportunity to stay after school with an ELA teacher for additional help.  Parents are asked to let their child's teacher know in advance.  CHILDREN MUST BE PICKED UP NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M.

• All PSP applications that were submitted have been processed by Ms. Ward. Your scholars should be participating on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4-6

• Bullying Prevention Essay Contest:
  
  
  Students, would you like to honor an adult at your school who has made an impact by standing up to bullying or helping someone who has been bullied? If so, we invite you to participate in the district-wide Bullying Prevention Essay Contest. Access more details and submit your essay at bit.ly/CCSDessay2017. Submissions are due February 7, 2017. Winners will be selected at the middle and high school level

• National Mentoring Month:

  
  

  January is National Mentoring Month and we would like to recognize the Hilsman Mentor of the Year, Janet Martin! She will be honored this month at the Clarke County Mentor Program’s Breakfast. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact the Clarke County Mentor Program at #706.549.6800 x227. We appreciate all of our mentors and the impact they have on our students.

Week at a Glance

Monday: No School- MLK Day-  A day off is a day on! 

Optional SAE workday at Hilsman from 10-12

Tuesday: B Day

PSP

21st Century

MathCount

Wednesday: A Day

21st Century

Thursday: B Day

21st Century

Horse Judging and Nursery Landscape Practice. Agriscience Workday. 

Hilsman v/s BHL B Game @ Home @ 4:30

Friday: A Day

Jag News!

Tues., 1-17-17  Varsity Basketball vs. Flowery Branch JVB 4:30  VG-B 6:00/7:30

                       9th Boys Basketball @ Winder 4:30

                        Wrestling @ Oglethorpe Co. ( Athens Academy ) 5:00

Thurs., 1-19-17 9th Boys Basketball @ Clarke Central  5:00

Fri., 1-20-17  Wrestling @ Johnson 5:00

Sat., 1-21-17  Basketball @ Clarke Central  JVG-B 11:00/12:30  VG-B 2:00/3:30

                     9th Boys Basketball @ Johnson  TBA

                      Swimming Invitational @ Ramsey Center  9:00 am

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