Hello Parents,
I want to give a grand shout out to all of our winners at Hilsman! So many of our students took part in the Social Studies and Science Fairs, as well as the Spelling Bee Competition. They prepared well and as a result our students performed well. Thank you again to all of you for encouraging and helping your child to go beyond the classroom. If you did not get a chance to see the amazing projects, you missed a treat. Today, our Social Studies Fair winners were announced. Please join me in CONGRATULATING the following students:
- Ashton Bryant (Hilsman)
- Violet Calkin (Hilsman)
- Knox Huff (Hilsman)
- Isabella Gonzalez (Hilsman)
- Chloe Howard (Hilsman)
- Zollie Mattox (Hilsman)
- Coriander McGreevy (Hilsman)
- Kallie Newsome (Hilsman)
- Ikeoluwa Ojo (Hilsman)
- William Olmstead (Hilsman)
- Jackie Wright (Hilsman)
The judges were absolutely amazed by the creativity and quality of the projects. Thank you again!
Announcements:
No Flex Zone
In the blog published on January 7th, I informed parents about the change to the No Flex Zone rule at Hilsman. I want to send a reminder that students are not allowed to use cell phones from 8:25-3:45. Phones will be collected by teachers and secured at the beginning of every class period. They will be distributed at the end of every class period. If students violate this rule and the phone is confiscated, it will be secured in the vault in the front office. Parents can retrieve the phones between the hours of 3:45-5:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This change will help students remain focused during instructional time as well as eliminate unnecessary discipline referrals associated with text messages and social media. Students are welcomed to place their phones in their lockers however the school will not be responsible for the phone if it is lost or stolen. Please help us help the students by reminding them of the expectations.
Benchmarks:
The second administration of Benchmarks will be administered in February. Please see the schedule below and ensure that your scholar is doing their part to do well on the assessments. Benchmark reviews will be happening in their classes.
Feb Benchmarks
2/14- Tuesday - Science (afternoon make ups)
2/15 - Wednesday - Science - Make Ups
2/16 - Thursday - Math (afternoon make ups)
2/17 Friday - Math and Science - Make up
2/21 - Tuesday - ELA (afternoon make ups)
2/22 - Wednesday - ELA Make Ups
2/23 - Thursday - Social Studies (afternoon make ups)
24 - Friday - All Make Ups
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Attendance
Parents it is important that students are present at school every day. School begins at 8:25. We have a lot of students who are consistently late or absent from school. This not only impacts the school's overall attendance but greatly affects your child's academic success. When they miss school, they miss out, and we miss them. With this being said, we are aware that we are in the mist of a terrible flu season and some of our students have been absent due to illness. This is understandable! If your child must be absent, please provide a written notice to the front office.
Attention Parents of 7th Graders
7th grade students are invited to stay after school with Mrs. Jones Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. They may receive tutoring or help completing assignments. Students must have their devices and be picked up no later than 5:00 p.m.
IB Academies
The IB Enrichment Academies are interest-based learning groups that provide school-wide enrichment and gifted pedagogy to all students through authentic learning and application. They allow for student choice, creative expression, and interdisciplinary studies. Groups are designed to be self-directed to increase learning skills and produce authentic products or services while increasing task commitment, self confidence and collaboration with others. IB Academies will begin January 23rd.
Upcoming Events:
Regional Science and Engineering Fair will be Friday, January 27 from 8a.m.-5p.m. at the Oconee Civic Center
March 13, 2017 Spring Pictures- As promised, students will be allowed to be OUT of uniforms for Spring pictures.
Clubs and Teams (basketball/soccer) will follow.
Week at a Glance
Monday: A Day
PSP
21st Century
Monday: FFA Officer Meeting and Nursery Landscape Practice
Tuesday: B Day
MathCounts
PSP
21st Century
FFA Meeting- 4:00-5:30 (Wildlife Supper- Bring a dish or dessert!)
Middle School BB Tournament @ Hilsman 4:40
Wednesday: A Day
21st Century
Middle School BB Tournament @ Hilsman 4:40
Thursday: B Day
21st Century
Horse Judging and Nursery Landscape Practice
Middle School BB Tournament @ Hilsman 4:40
Friday: A Day
Horse Judging and Nursery Landscape Practice
Saturday:
Area Horse Judging (UGA Horse Arena in Bishop)
Middle School BB Championship Games @ Hilsman 10:00am
Jag Nation News:
Tues. 1-24-17 Basketball @ Walnut Grove JVG 4:30 VG-B 6:00/7:30
9th Boys Basketball @ Apalachee 4:30
Thurs, 1-26-17 9th Boys Basketball vs. Oconee Co.
Fri. 1-27-17 Swimming @ Ramsey 5:30 ( Sr. Night )
Basketball @ Johnson JVG-B 4:00/5:30 VG-B 7:00/8:30
Sat. 1-28-17 9th Boys Basketball @ Johnson TBA
Concussion Baseline Testing @ Cedar Shoals 8:00
( Soccer/Baseball )
GO JAGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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