“Education...is painful, continual and difficult work to be done in kindness, by watching, by warning,... by praise, but above all -- by example.” -- John Ruskin
Good Sunday Panther Nation!
We are preparing for another week at HMS! As we continue to focus our attention on improving the academic and behavior of our students, I want to reiterate our theme to our school community that "It Takes a Village." It takes a village to carry out our vision which states that we are building a culture of high expectations and equity where all students grow academically and socially to improve our community and our world.
Panther Nation, we can not do this work without your support. We must all work together to move our school and our students to higher grounds. Therefore, I am challenging every member of our school community to uphold the core beliefs of Hilsman and CCSD. Please speak to your scholar(s) about the importance of showing respect to others, solving conflicts without violence, doing well academically, and being present at school. IF we all work together then we can make a difference at HMS.
As your leader I can not stress the importance of high parental involvement at Hilsman. It makes a difference in the education of a child! If you can not be involved due to circumstances beyond your control, I encourage you to work with another adult to help serve as a liaison between you and the school. We are always standing in the middle to help our students and our parents. This is an all call for everyone to get involved in the school! Come out and support the programs, games, conferences, and the work that we are doing to elevate our academics and turn our school around to be a beacon of light in our community.
Principal Tolbert
Announcements
Picture Information
Fall Picture Day for Retakes/Make-ups, Clubs, and Teams at Hilsman is Thursday, Nov. 8th. Students needing to have their pictures taken will need to be in uniform. Certain clubs and teams will not have their pictures taken for the yearbook until the spring. Coaches/Sponsors will let students know if they will be taking club/team pictures next week as well as what to wear for the group picture. Homeroom teachers will give out order forms during the week of Nov. 5th to students who need to retake or make-up pictures. Pricing information is on the order forms. Extra order forms are in the front office should you not receive one next week.
Binder Checks
Tomorrow is Dress Down Day for students that have met the binder checks requirements. If your child has a discrepancy with their point sheet, please email Ms. Tolbert. It is important that the students abide by our dress code. Remember that jeans or pants may not have any rips, tears,or wholes. No mid-drifts, halters, or sleeveless shirts. Slides art not permitted.
PSP
Parents if your child is signed up to participate in PSP, please be sure that they are reporting on Mondays and Tuesdays. This program is free and offers remediation in the areas of Math and Language Arts. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Tonya Ward at tward@clarke.k12.ga.us or 706-548-7281.
Honors' Reception
Here is to all of the parents of students that earned all As or As and Bs during the first 9 weeks of school. Ms. Tolbert would like to extend an invitation to you and your scholar to join her in an Evening of Excellence on November 27th at 6:30 pm at Hilsman Middle School. Invitations will be given to the students no later than Friday! Please mark your calendars.
Week at a Glance
Monday
PSP
21st Century
Binder Dress Down Day
Tuesday-NO School-Exercise your right to VOTE
Wednesday
21st Century
Thursday
21st Century
HMS vs. Coile Middle School
Date: Thursday, 11/8/18
Time: Girls-4:30, Boys-5:30
Location: Hilsman Middle, old location
Friday
21st Century
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