Week of 10/1/2017

Quote of the Week: 

Happy Fall!

Today is absolutely beautiful. I hope all of you have an opportunity to enjoy the nice weather! Keeping your time in mind, I will not add much to the blog this week. We have a lot of announcements. Please read carefully. Have a great week!

Announcements:

Cookie Dough Fundraiser

The time is up! Fundraiser packets are due to the front office tomorrow. Thank you to every student, parent, and staff member that participated. 

PTO Fundraiser

PTO is raising money to support TEACHERS and CLASSROOMS through the PURE Tumbler Fundraiser -  high quality stainless steel, double wall vacuum insulated Tumblers, with a copper plated liner to keep drinks COLD for 24 hours and HOT for 12 hours.  PURE is one of the highest quality drinkware brands on the market and sells for less than most retailers. We also have one plastic tumbler offering, with a UGA logo; all other tumblers/bottles are the PURE Drinkware, including a PURE tumbler that says “Hilsman.” 

Our Goal is for every Student to sell ONE tumbler.  Our monetary Goal is $8,000 - and if we meet it, Principal Tolbert has agreed to a Pie in the Face to support this goal. Top Sellers in each grade level will get a Rush Swag Bag, which includes 8 passes to Rush. Tumblers will be delivered to your student at school by December 1st, and student/parent will deliver the items to the purchasers. These are great everyday use and make wonderful holiday gifts!

Checks payable to Hilsman Middle School PTO.
Sale ends October 20th.
Tumblers delivered by December 1st.
Questions?  Matteebarkdoll@gmail.com
Thanks for your support!!!  Hilsman PTO

News from the Media Center

It's time for our Hilsman Fall Scholastic Book Fair October 10th through the 13th during school and parent conference hours. Make sure to drop by for wonderful books, posters, and fun items. There will be a drawing for over 20 poster prizes on Friday!

Tutoring

Students of all grades are encouraged to join Ms. Jones after school Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in room 112 for makeup work and tutoring.  Students must be picked up no later than 5:00 or have permission to walk home.  Students!  Staying after school will not only help your grades, but you can earn 10 House points for attendance!  Other points awarded for work completion.  Join us!

Ms. Rohrbach holds 6th grade science tutoring on Thursdays from 4:00-5:30.

Uniform Reminder

Parents please help ensure that your child is wearing Hilsman's uniform. Shirts should be gold, white, or black polos. Many students are reporting to school with navy shirts or simply a t-shirt. This is not acceptable and will result in the child receiving a consequence. Pants should be black or khaki. NO legging, jegging, or jean material. The pants must have belt loops. Many students are wearing red, blue, and other color shirts underneath their polos. Under garments should not be visible however if students are wearing garments that are visible, they need to be in compliance with the uniform policy. We relaxed the policy just a little as a result of students' voice. We are asking that you help us to help the students by making sure that they are appropriately dressed in the right uniform before the arrive to school. If we have any families that are in need of assistance, please contact the office.

Grade Level Parent Night

In an effort to address many of your questions regarding curricula and grades, each grade level has scheduled a Parent Night. Administration will not be on the agenda as this is a time for parents and teachers to converse about what is needed to ensure our students are successful academically as well as behaviorally. Please see the schedule below:

6th Grade- October 9 @ 6:30 Cafeteria

7th Grade- October 10 @ 6:30- Media Center

8th Grade- October 10 @ 6:30- Cafeteria

Band

Band Concert:  Monday, October 2 at 6:30

• The concert will take place at the Cedar Shoals High School Auditorium.  
• Students need to take instruments home from school on Monday.  
• Students need to arrive at 6:10 to get ready to perform.
• Band uniform is the black band shirt (or black polo shirt) and khaki pants.   

Hilsman Band Rockathon, Friday, October 6 at 7:00pm - 7:00am

• All money needs to  be turned in Friday, October 6.
• We need parent chaperone for all hours of the night.
• Please email campl@clarke.k12.ga.us if you can volunteer.

Yearbook Information

The cost of yearbooks through 2/28/18 is $22.00. As of 3/1, the cost goes up to either $25. 

27th Annual SOAR Run 

The Special Olympics Annual Run will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Hilsman. Pre-registration will take place until November 1, 2017 at a cost of 20.00. If you are interested, please pick up a copy of the registration form from the front office or contact Coach Julie Evans.

Panther Prowl 

The Panther Prowl will be held on February 3, 2017! This will be Hilsman's 2nd 5k! Please plan now to participate.  If you would like to be a sponsor, we would greatly appreciate that! You can email Meganne Skinner, or Christina Fassbender if you would like more information. More details coming about when and how to sign up to run. 

Conference Information

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held October 11th-13th. Evening conferences will be held on October 12th. Students will receive conference forms on Monday, October 2nd. You are encouraged to send your form back ASAP. This will allow us to confirm appointment times in a timely manner. This year we will host student led conferences. We are requesting that you bring your child to the conference. They will share their data as well as goals with you while their teacher assist. Our goal is to have 100% participation. Below I have shared what class period teacher will assist your child with their conference.

6th Grade-3rd period teacher
7th Grade-1st period teacher
8th Grade-7th period teacher

FREE PARENT WORKSHOP

Free Parent Workshop Tuesday, October 10,

10:00 AM-12:00PM at Athens Regional Library.

This workshop will provide parents with an

overview of IDEA, Child Find, RTI, SST, making a

referral, evaluation process, and the IEP process.

For more information, contact Jerolee Oschack at

706.546.7721 ext. 65727.

FFA

FFA Day at the Fair will be October 10th. The students will need to be at Hilsman no later than 6:15 am. 

Week at a Glance

Monday

• 21st Century
• SAE Workday 4:00-5:00
• Agriscience Fair Practice (Tory and Ella)

Tuesday

• 21st Century
• SAEs Due in Agriculture Class- 3 Hours/3Pictures

• Floriculture, Livestock Judging and Horse Judging Contest Meeting- Join us from 4:00-5:00 if you plan to participate to set the practice schedule.
• Volleyball vs.BHL -Double header -4:30 first game, 5:30 second game
• Cross Country vs. Hebron Academy, Dacula 4:15

Wednesday

• 21st Century

Thursday

• Advisory Meeting: 6pm at Coile Middle. Officers should be in Official Dress.
• Cross Country at Monsignor Donvan 3:30
• C-Team Football vs.Elbert Co. Away- 5:00

Friday

• Agriscience Fair Practice Cori and Emma.