Week of 11/27/2017

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Morning Hilsman Pride,

We are in the midst of a much needed break! I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving and enjoyed your families. I am definitely enjoying the opportunity to get a few extra hours of sleep. However I must admit, I miss the students! As we all took an extra moment to give thanks, allow me to give thanks to all of you. It is with pleasure that I serve the students, parents, and staff of Hilsman Middle School. I do not take it lightly and is grateful for the work that is performed in and out of our building. Thank you for being an awesome group of parents that support our school community. You are an intricate part of our success! 

As we all prepare to return to school Monday, please pay close attention to the announcements below:

Announcements

Chorus 

The Hilsman Middle School Chorus will be performing December 12th at Cedar Shoals High School Auditorium for a Winter Holiday Musical Event. The program will begin at 6:30 pm. (Parents-Parents please bring students to CSHS no later than 6:00 pm. The students attire for the program is either Gold chorus shirt, black slacks, and black shoes or Black chorus shirt, black slacks, and black shoes).

News from Mrs. Maxey

Science Fair projects are in full swing. Students may do their backboards virtually or on their own backboards, for which they are to supply the materials.  The school science fair will take place December 11th. Any scientists willing to volunteer as judges can contact Mrs. Maxey.

In the IB world, students have worked hard on MYP projects. They have begun to think like the experts. Some of these projects are displayed on the IB board in the front hallway. 

Students are working on their Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing/Art Competition submissions due in January.

IB: The first IB report cards will be going home with the second nine weeks report card. The rubrics and assessment specifics are on the curriculum portal. The link is below. Feel free to contact Mrs. Maxey with any further questions.

https://sites.google.com/a/clarke.k12.ga.us/ccsd-curriculum-portal/?pli=1

Science Fair will take place December 11th. If you would like to be a volunteer judge, please contact Mrs. Maxey.

Things to come: Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, Social Studies Fair, and Young Georgia Authors will take place in January and February

Band

The Hilsman Middle School Band will have our Winter Concert on Monday, December 11 at 6:30 pm.  The concert will take place at the Cedar Shoals High School Theater.  Students need to take their instruments home with them Monday after school (except tubas and baritones).  Students should wear khaki pants and the official band shirt (or black polo shirt).  Students can also wear Santa hats.  

From Mr. Dorsey

Hilsman Fruit Sale has been extended to November 28. Please contact Mr. Dorsey for more information - dorseyr@clarke.k12.ga.us. 

PSP News

PSP will resume  December  4th and 5th.  The hours are from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Bus transportation is provided for those students that live in the school zone.

Week at a Glance

Monday

21st Century

4:00-6:00 Livestock Judging Practice

Tuesday

21st Century
4:00-6:00 Livestock Judging Practice

Wednesday

21st Century
Area 2 Livestock Judging at UGA- 1 o clock.

Thursday

21st Century
$5 Poinsettia Sale 4-6. Plants are all first come first serve. (Students may help if they need SAE hours)

HMS Basketball  HMS v/s CMS  Girls 4:30, Boys 5:30 @ HMS
LSGT Meeting @ 6:30 HMS Media Center

Friday-Spirit shirt day/khaki or black bottoms
SAE check in all classes. 2 hours and 2 pictures due.