Week of 2/18/2019

Quote of the Week:

Happy Tuesday Panther Nation!

We are back at it for the week!  I hope that you enjoyed your scholars yesterday. Our teachers and staff were engaged in professional learning throughout the district that allowed us to sharpen our skills in an effort to sharpen our students’ skills and knowledge of the standards. We were excited to welcome everyone back to Hilsman today! We are looking forward to a great week.

It was brought to my attention on Saturday morning that our buses did not operate due to a shortage of transportation staff. We regret not being able to inform our school community in advance however we were not notified until Saturday morning. Thank you to all of the parents that jumped in to help transport students to the school. We greatly appreciated all of your help. Your kind gestures and support really shows how our village is becoming stronger and better every day!

I continue to encourage our school community to promote academic and behavior excellence at Hilsman Middle School. Although we have much work to accomplish within the next three months we have many students that are working hard to earn great grades and serve as role models in the building. I want to take a moment to highlight the effort of both the parents and the students.  Thank you for your commitment to excellence! We are working to begin planning the dinner for 2nd quarter honor students. Our last celebration was a huge success. I am sure that this one will be even better!

Please do not forget to read your grade level’s blog for more detailed information about what is happening this week. We will see everyone on Tuesday!

Better Every Day,

Principal Tolbert

Announcements

Rising 9th Graders Band Information

There will be a parent informational meeting for rising 9th graders interested in band at Cedar Shoals.  Additionally, this meeting will also be for rising 8th-grade parents and students who are interested in marching in the band at Cedar Shoals High School as 8th graders.  The meeting will take place Tuesday, February 19 at 6:00 in the Cedar Band Room.

Come Run with the Panthers

Sign Up for the  Panther Prowl 5K!

https://www.active.com/athens-ga/running/distance-running-races/4th-annual-panther-prowl-5k-run-walk-2019?int=

Students and staff members who enter the Panther Prowl have an opportunity to win a prize pack to be announced after the race.

Panther Nation Outreach Committee

Thank you to Ms. Stanhope for all of her help with establishing the Panther Nation Food Pantry! We have received our first delivery and is working to get the pantry stocked and ready to receive families that are in need of assistance. The committee met last week to establish some basic procedures and routines for the pantry. We invite you to join us on February 25, 2018.

Calling all softball players

If you are a RISING 8th or 9th grader there will be a softball interest meeting during your lunch period on Tuesday, February 26th. Please see Coach Pullen if you have any questions or concerns!

Building Construction Meeting

Our new home is coming along well! The administrators had an opportunity to do a walk through and were overwhelmed with the size and the pure beauty of the building. We will host a Building Construction Committee Meeting on February 26, 2019, at 6:00 pm to share updates and answer any questions related to the new building. Please join us to learn more about our transition and the new building.

Family Science Night

Family Science Night
Date:  Thursday, March 21
Time:  5:00-6:30 pm
Location:  Hilsman Cafeteria

Milestone Dates

Below you will find the dates for the administration of the Georgia Milestone Assessments. Please plan accordingly to avoid your child missing any section of the test. Please contact Mr. Forker if you have any questions or concerns.

4/29 - 5/1 : ELA EOC

5/2-5/3 - Math EOC

5/6 - Soc Studies EOC

5/7 - Science EOC

5/8 - 5/10 - EOC Make-Ups

Spring Break Reminder

This is the moment that we have all been waiting for! Spring Break 2019! Spring Break is the week of March 11-15, 2019. Students will also be out on March 18, 2019, due to a Teachers’ Work Day. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on March 20-22 and students will be released early from school.

Local School Governance Team

Are you interested in playing a key role in helping your school grow, plan for the years ahead and constantly improve to benefit students? Consider serving on a Local School Governance Team. These teams give parents, community members and educators a greater voice in important decisions regarding their schools.

Community information sessions will be held on Tuesday, February 26, from 5:30-6:30 at Gaines Elementary School and Wednesday, February 27, from 5:30-6:30 at Oglethorpe Elementary School.

Learn more and apply to serve on an LSGT at https://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/lsgt

Parents, community members and teachers who are interested in serving on your LSGT must complete this form.

CCRPI School Climate Survey

Hello Parents, Guardians & Family Members,

Please take some time to respond to the Georgia Parent Survey, which provides critical information on the Social Emotional health of your Hilsman Middle School. Your voice is critical in the area of Social Emotional Learning, which is one of the three focus areas of the Clarke County School District.

Filling out this survey will also help your school with its CCRPI School Climate Star Rating! Please complete this survey by March 1st!

• How do I take the survey?  CLICK HERE
• How long is the survey? 24 questions.
• How long will it take me to fill out the survey? 10-15 minutes
• What type of device do I need? You should be able to take the survey on any device, including smart phones, laptops, tablets, desktops or netbooks
• Is the survey anonymous? YES!
• What types of questions are asked? Questions focus on Connection to your school; Behavior at your school; Academics at your school; Fair treatment at your school; Safety at your school; Student Relationship at your school; and Maintenance & Cleanliness of your school

Thank you so much in advance for your participation

Week at a Glance

Monday-NO SCHOOL

Tuesday

21st Century

PSP

Agriscience and Nursery Practice 7:15-8:00 and 4:00-5:00 (Lorax movie)

LSGT Meeting-6:00

Wednesday

21st Century

Meet The Mayor for FFA Members who signed up and brought in forms. (Agriscience Worksheet)

Thursday

21st Century

Agriscience and Nursery Practice 7:15-8:00 and 4:00-5:00 (Lorax movie completion) Makeup Test and Quiz Day- 7:45-8:15 and 4:00-4:30 in Mrs. Martin's room.

Friday

21st Century

Agriscience Topic Selection in Class.

Saturday

Saturday School