Week of 3/27/2017

Quote of the Week:

“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.”
James Baldwin
Greetings,

This week was extremely busy but we made it! Thank you to all that participated in Parent Teacher Conferences. Our goal is 100% and we are really close. I encourage you to schedule your conference so that you can be in the know about your child's progress. There is also important information being shared regarding the promotion/retention policy. Again, we want to always keep you abreast of changes made that impacts your child's education.

I also want to ask that you please ensure that your child is in the proper uniform. We are late in the school year but our uniform policy has not changed. Students are arriving with no collar shirts and the wrong pants. It is important that students follow the uniform policy. Consequences are being given to students. Please help us by taking a peek at them before they leave for school. We are looking forward to granting some uniform free days soon. 

The Dunk Show was amazing! The students were actively engaged and enjoyed the performance. Thank you to all of the parents and students that participated in the cookie dough fundraiser. 

Ms. Tolbert

Announcements:

This Saturday, Saturday School will be held on the campus of UGA. We will participate in the first Annual MESA Math Fair. During this time, students will be engaged in hands on math activities centered around the standards. Buses will pick up students at their normal stops and transport students to UGA's Aderhold Hall. The address is 100 Carlton Street, Athens, GA 30602. If your child is a car rider, they will need to be transported to this location and picked up at noon. Hilsman teachers will NOT be present at Hilsman. ALL teachers and students will be at UGA. We are excited about this event and look forward to working with UGA to build students' belief and knowledge in mathematics . If you have any questions, please contact Ms.Ward.

• Tomorrow our Chess Club will participate in the State Chess Tournament in Atlanta! Good Luck!!

• On April 1st there will be a Chess and Community Conference Tournament at the Georgia Center in Athens.

• This is a reminder of the NO FLEX ZONE rule at Hilsman. Cell phones are collected and returned every class period. Students are not allowed to use cell phones between the hours of 8:25-3:45. If phones are confiscated, they are turned into the front office and locked in the vault. Parents can retrieve the phones on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 3:45-5:30. This applies to all students. 

• If you missed your conference, we will hold another round in Nellie B on Monday, March 27th from 5:00-7:00. We want to make sure that every parent is aware of their child's progress. 

• The Humane Society Club will have a Pet Food Drive (Dog & Cat Food) from Monday, March 27th until Friday, April 7th. We are asking for donations for either cats, dogs, or both and the food can either be dry or canned food. The "House" that donates the most food will be awarded.

• Yearbook Info

          Yearbooks on sale for $24.00

• Next Saturday, April 1st from 2:00-4:30 PM, CCSD will host its first ever MakerFaire at CCHS! This event is free and fun for all ages. Please come on out and see all the wonderful "makers" in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM).

• 7th and 8th Grade Orchestra students have an after school rehearsal on Wednesday, 3/21/2017. Come to the Orchestra room at dismissal.  Practice will be held until 5:00.

• Our District Science Fair winners will be competing at the State Science Fair, Friday March 31st and Saturday, April 1st,  at the Classic Center downtown. Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Skinner will be their chaperones on Friday.

Due to an error in communication Knox Huff was not recognized for his hard work in the Social Studies Fair. Knox received a formal apology from the coordinator, however, I want to publicly apologize to Knox and his parents. 

Please help me Congratulate Knox Huff whose SS Fair project won a first place in the GA Regional Social Studies Fair held in Gainesville earlier this month. We are very proud of his hard work.


Week at a Glance

Monday-B Day
21st Century
PSP



Tuesday- A Day
21st Century
PSP
Final MathCounts



Wednesday- B Day
21st Century



Thursday- A Day
21st Century


Friday- B Day


Saturday:
Saturday School at UGA Aderhold Hall 8:00-12:00

Week of 3/19/2017

Quote of the Week: 


Good afternoon,

I would like to give a BIG shout out to all of the students and staff that came out to Saturday School today. The students were working hard and showed appreciation for the additional opportunity to rise higher on the Milestones. Getting up on a Saturday is difficult however we had smiling faces and great attitudes for everyone that was in attendance. This is conference week. I have read several comments requesting more information about scheduling. Please contact your child's homeroom teacher if you have not scheduled your conference. All conferences should have been scheduled as of Friday. We would like to have 100% participation. If you need transportation, please contact the school. We will be more than happy to lend a helping hand. We look forward to seeing all of you this week. 

Ms. Tolbert

Announcements:

If your child is a walker, please speak with them regarding their safety. We have had an increase of reports that students are walking in the street, play fighting, and not being aware of traffic. We are working with ACCPD to have a patrol car placed on Cedar Shoals Drive to assist our students. Please continue to contact the school if you notice unsafe behavior. 

• This is Early Release Week. Beginning Wednesday, students will be released at 1:30 from school. Please make sure that you have arranged transportation for your child(ren). 

• Yearbooks are still available! You can purchase one for 24.00. Please see/call Ms. Nix for ordering information.

Book Fair

• Please visit the BOOK FAIR this week. There are a ton of new books to buy! Reading is everything. Stop in the Media Center this week and get you a new book.

Congratulations

-to Saketh Chaluvadi who will be competing in the state Geography Bee at the end of March. It will take place at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville on March 31.
-to Ikeoluwa Ojo who will be competing at the state Social Studies Fair on April 22 at Clayton State University.

Saturday School

• Saturday School is up and running! We had a great turn out this Saturday of 120 students. If you would like for your child to participate, please contact Ms. Ward for an application.  We look forward to working with our students for the next 3 Saturdays.

• Students need their Personal Learning Devices each Saturday.  Uniform free with the same restrictions as regular day school.

Human Society Information

• Humane Society Club will have a Pet Food Drive (Dog & Cat Food) from Monday, March 27th until Friday, April 7th. We are asking for donations for either cat, dog, or both and the food can either be dry food or canned food. The "House" that donates the most food will be awarded.

Week at a Glance

Monday A Day

PSP

21st Century

Tuesday B Day

MathCounts Competition at UGA

21st Century

PSP

Hilsman v/s CMS @ Hilsman @ 4:30

Wednesday A Day

Early Release

No 21st Century

Thursday B day

Early Release

Evening Conferences

No 21st Century

Friday A Day

Early Release

Saturday- Saturday School

Week of 3/12/2017

Hey, Hey, Hey!

It has been a wonderful Spring Break! I hope that all of you rested, unplugged, had fun, and enjoyed your family. My break was AWESOME as I enjoyed the Western Caribbean without my computer. The time has come for us to gather back at Hilsman Middle School! We are on a fast track to the end of the year. This mean that we must stay focused and finish our race to the top. As we begin to gear up for conferences and testing, we must keep in mind the importance of holding each other accountable for the learning of all of the students. As principal, I must continue to have high expectations, motivate, create a safe environment, communicate effectively, and listen. As parents, you must continue to expect rigorous instruction, a safe environment, support, and hold your children accountable for learning. The students must continue to be respectful, follow all school expectations, and learn. Lastly, teachers must continue to deliver high quality instruction, hold students accountable, expect respect, communicate, and motivate the students. If we all commit to doing our part, we will end the year successfully. Remember, it does not matter how we started out, it is how we finish that matters the most! 

Quote of the Week:




Announcements:

• As a school community, we invite every parent in the building to observe and volunteer. It is appreciated and encouraged. However, please remember that we must protect the instructional time. When you are visiting, it is important to remember that it is not time to conference with the teacher. They are expected to be delivering instruction. In addition, please remember not to become confrontational with the students. We want and need your help but we must be careful not to interrupt the school environment. 

• Outside food is not allowed in the cafeteria. If you are coming to enjoy lunch with your child(ren), please be prepared to eat in an alternate location. 

• School begins at 8:25 am. Students can arrive to school as early as 7:45 am. Please make every effort to ensure that students are present at school every day on time. When they miss school, they miss out, and we miss them!  

• Parent conferences will begin next week. You should have received an appointment request as well as a letter from the Superintendent. Our goal is to have 100% of our  parents attend conferences. If you are in need of transportation or is facing other barriers, please contact Mrs. Griffith for assistance. We are also working to schedule conferences in the Nellie B area. Be on the look out for more information regarding the date and time.

• Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day!! Students are allowed to be out of uniform but MUST abide by the district's dress code. NO strapless or spaghetti strapped shirts/dresses, NO leggings/jeggings, and NO open toe shoes. If students do not abide by the dress code, they will be instructed to call home for a change of clothes or placed in ISS for the day.

Congratulations to all of the students that participated in the Regional Social Studies Fair.The students did a fantastic job in the interviews at the GCSS Regional Social Studies Fair in Gainesville.

Melchiah Adams, Chloe Howard, and Coriander McGreevy from Hilsman placed 2nd.

Ashton Bryant, Isabella Gonzalez, Knox Huff, Zollie Mattox, Benjamin Michael, Kellie Newsome, William Olmstead, and Hadiza Sara should also be proud of making it to the regional fair!

Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade bands!  Straight superior ratings AND all A's in their performance!  Two judges even found Mrs.Camp afterwards to tell her that Hilsman was the best 7th grade band they had ever heard!  Hats off to Mrs. Camp and our students! Your work is appreciated! One band one sound!

Energy Education Week in Athens-Clarke County will be observed March 25-31.

During the week, students will learn about resource and energy conservation in their Science and ELT classes.  The 6th grade will be treated to a special performance by Jack Golden's of "Water, Water, Everywhere" on March 28 at 1:30 pm.  

All Hilsman students, parents, staff, and supporters are encouraged to take the Energy Star Pledge.  Here is a link to the Pledge:  Hilsman Energy Star Pledge.  Our school goal is to collect 500 Energy Star Pledges.  

​Spring Book Fair is almost here! The book fair will be open during all school and parent conference times MArch 20th through March 24th. Make sure to stop in and support your Hilsman Media Center and find some GREAT books to read now and over the summer!"​

Week at a Glance

Monday: B Day

Spring Picture Day-No Uniform Day

21st Century

PSP

Tuesday: A Day

21 Century

PSP

MathCounts

Wednesday: B Day

21st Century

Thursday: A Day

21st Century

Friday: B Day