Colin Powell
It is Sunday in Athens! It was a long and tough last week but we persevered and are confident that we will end on a great note this week. I want to take a moment to thank all of the members of the community that continue to rally around the Panther Nation. Your understanding and kind words of encouragement go a long way to our students and staff. We appreciate it and are looking forward to your continued support as we move forward toward excellence the remainder of the year.
As a reminder, I ask that you speak with your scholar about the importance of following the expectations. It is important that they adhere to the CCSD Code of Student Conduct. All students are expected to contribute to a safe school environment, show respect for self and all members of and visitors to the school community, and engage fully in the learning process. Students that fail to meet these expectations will receive disciplinary consequences. We will NOT tolerate the continued disruptions to the learning environment. As a school, we are working to prevent student misbehavior by teaching and modeling the appropriate behaviors.
The first quarter incentive for students that earned all As and A/Bs was a huge success. We are looking forward to an even greater number of students at the end of the second quarter. Please be sure to check Parent Portal for grades and missing assignments. You are encouraged to reach out to the teachers to help hold your child accountable for any missing assignments. We are making every effort to ensure our students are academically successful. Every child deserves to experience academic success!
Please note that while we have had a troubling last week, rest in the fact that the majority of our students continuously exhibit the appropriate behaviors and remain focused on being successful students. As a true Panther Nation, we will remain committed to our pledge to improve student learning, promote growth, and good character. If you have questions and/or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact your grade level administrator or your child’s teacher or school counselor. Thank you for your continued support of our school.
Principal Tolbert
PTO Meeting- We will host a mid-year PTO Meeting on December 13, 2018, at 6:00 pm. Please come out and show your support as we are all work together to support Hilsman.
Important Spanish Update
Parents,
We have been exploring many options for the 7th-grade Spanish classes. I am pleased to announce that pending District's approval, we are looking to host an online Spanish class to serve our students.
Elevate K-12 offers high quality live, online teaching to engage students. The platform will allow for a blended model of teaching and will be taught by a live instructor. The instructor will review the curricular needs with Mrs. Viera to ensure that all of the students' learning needs are met.
I am excited about this opportunity and would like to share more information with our school community. We will host a short informational session during the PTO Meeting on December 13, 2018, at 6:00 pm to provide more information about the online platform. Below you will find a parent letter that will give you more information about Elevate K-12.
Elevate K-12 Parent Letter
Principal Tolbert
Grade Level Blogs
The parents spoke and we listened! Every grade level now has a blog that will be shared every week. Here is where you can find grade-level specific information! Thank you to the teachers for making this possible! They ROCK!
6th Grade: hilsman6.blogspot.com
7th Grade: www.hilsman7.blogspot.com
8th Grade: http://hilsman8.blogspot.com/
Looking Ahead for FFA:
Principal Tolbert
PTO Meeting- We will host a mid-year PTO Meeting on December 13, 2018, at 6:00 pm. Please come out and show your support as we are all work together to support Hilsman.
Important Spanish Update
Parents,
We have been exploring many options for the 7th-grade Spanish classes. I am pleased to announce that pending District's approval, we are looking to host an online Spanish class to serve our students.
Elevate K-12 offers high quality live, online teaching to engage students. The platform will allow for a blended model of teaching and will be taught by a live instructor. The instructor will review the curricular needs with Mrs. Viera to ensure that all of the students' learning needs are met.
I am excited about this opportunity and would like to share more information with our school community. We will host a short informational session during the PTO Meeting on December 13, 2018, at 6:00 pm to provide more information about the online platform. Below you will find a parent letter that will give you more information about Elevate K-12.
Elevate K-12 Parent Letter
Principal Tolbert
Grade Level Blogs
The parents spoke and we listened! Every grade level now has a blog that will be shared every week. Here is where you can find grade-level specific information! Thank you to the teachers for making this possible! They ROCK!
6th Grade: hilsman6.blogspot.com
7th Grade: www.hilsman7.blogspot.com
8th Grade: http://hilsman8.blogspot.com/
Dress Down Friday
Starting NOW, each grade level's students and staff members have the opportunity to earn a dress down day on the following days:
Friday, December 14th
Thursday, December 20th
In order to earn this opportunity, there must be NO physical altercations on your grade level during the week prior. For example, if there are no fights on your grade level this week, your entire grade level may dress down on Friday the 14th. You will be informed Thursday afternoon if your grade level has earned a dress down day.
Make good choices; we would love to have Everyone dress down.
* Dress down clothing must adhere to CCSD Uniform code (i.e. no slides or open toe shoes, no rips or tears in pants, no leggin or jeggins, no explicit material, etc...). Please contact the school directly if you have specific questions about clothing.
Thanks,
Admin Team
A shout out to Mr. Spencer and the other members of the staff who helped to host our First Robotics Contest at HMS! Great job Mr. Spencer
and members of HMS' Robotic Team!
A shout out to Mr. Spencer and the other members of the staff who helped to host our First Robotics Contest at HMS! Great job Mr. Spencer
and members of HMS' Robotic Team!
Dec 18- 7:15-8:00 Agriscience Fair Practice
FFA Meeting and Coffee Hand Out 4:00-6:00
(Ugly Sweater Contest and Present Exchange- Presents are provided by FFA)
Dec 19- 7:15-8:00 Agriscience Fair Practice Dec 20- 7:15-8:00 Agriscience Fair Practice
Band News
Hilsman Band Concert Monday, December 10 @ 6:30 in the Cedar Shoals Theater. Students arrive at 6:10. We will be selling hot dogs, soft drinks, and chips for $1.00 each. Support our band!
Art News
Students and parents: The last Art Club of this semester will be held on Thursday, December 13th until 5:30. If your child is interested, please have them see Mrs. Garland for a parent permission form. Thank you!
Don't forget! Follow @hilsmanmiddleart on Instagram to see student work!
Band News
Hilsman Band Concert Monday, December 10 @ 6:30 in the Cedar Shoals Theater. Students arrive at 6:10. We will be selling hot dogs, soft drinks, and chips for $1.00 each. Support our band!
Art News
Students and parents: The last Art Club of this semester will be held on Thursday, December 13th until 5:30. If your child is interested, please have them see Mrs. Garland for a parent permission form. Thank you!
Don't forget! Follow @hilsmanmiddleart on Instagram to see student work!
The Week at a Glance
Monday
21st Century
PSP
Band Concert at 6:30 in the Cedar Shoals Theater
Tuesday
21st Century
PSP
Wednesday
21st Century
Thursday
21st Century
PTO Meeting 6:00
HMS vs. CMS
Time: Girls-4:30, Boys, 5:30 Where: Hilsman Middle School Gym, Old location
Friday
21st Century
Monday
21st Century
PSP
Band Concert at 6:30 in the Cedar Shoals Theater
Tuesday
21st Century
PSP
Wednesday
21st Century
Thursday
21st Century
PTO Meeting 6:00
HMS vs. CMS
Time: Girls-4:30, Boys, 5:30 Where: Hilsman Middle School Gym, Old location
Friday
21st Century
