Parent Teacher Conferences
Hilsman's parent conferences will take place this Wednesday-Friday, March 20-22, with Thursday the 21st serving as the late night of conferences. These three days will all be early release - students will be dismissed at 1:30pm in order allow more time for teachers to meet with families. Something should have been sent home last week by the teacher holding your child's conference, but if not, something will certainly go home on Tuesday when we return from spring break. If you would like to reach out to your child's teacher, the complete 8th grade faculty contact information is listed at the bottom of this blog. Spring conferences for 8th graders are particularly exciting -- in addition to Quarter 3 report cards, parents will also be receiving their students' schedules for 9th grade!
Families are such an important link in helping children grow, develop, and improve in their schooling experience, and we welcome this opportunity to meet with you and discuss your child's progress. It is our goal as a school to have 100% participation!
End of Quarter 3
The second nine weeks of school have come to an end, which means teachers will be submitting final grades for Q3 report cards in the coming days. Report cards will be given out during parent teacher conferences. If you have questions or concerns about your child's grades or academic standing, please contact their teacher(s). A full contact list for the 8th grade faculty is listed at the bottom of the blog.
Important Upcoming Dates for 8th Graders
Please be advised of the following important upcoming dates for 8th graders over the last quarter:
March 20-22- Parent Teacher Conferences
March 25th & 28th- 8th grade field trip to UGA
April 17-26- EOG Milestones
May 1-5- Washington DC Trip
May 15- 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance, 6pm
May 16- 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony, 6pm
May 17- Last Day of School
Milestone Testing Dates
Please be advised of the following dates scheduled for Georgia Milestone testing:
Milestones EOG
4/17 - ELA Section 1
4/18 - ELA Section 2
4/19 - ELA Section 3
4/22 - ELA Make Ups
4/23 - Math Section 1
4/24 - Math Section 2
4/25 - Science Section 1-2
4/26 - Social Studies Section 1-2
Milestones EOC
5/2-5/3 - Coordinate Algebra EOC
5/7 - High School Physical Science EOC
TBA - High School Spanish EOC
5/8-5/10 - EOC Make Ups
Panther Prowl 5k
Come and join us for a great day of running for all ages at the Panther Prowl 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, April 7th! Proceeds from the race will go directly towards providing incentives for our students. Students and staff members who enter the Panther Prowl will have the opportunity to win a prize back after the race. Last but not least, Mr. Naughton will buy pizza for any student that beats him! You can get a sign-up form from the office, or simply click here. (Registering by March 17th guarantees you a t-shirt!)
8th Grade Shout Outs - Students of the Month
Each month, the 8th grade team selects two exemplary scholars to be the 8th grade students of the month. Congratulations to our 8th grade students of the month from February, Rhian and Boi!
Saturday School & PSP
Saturday School is in full swing! This is an excellent opportunity for ALL students to prepare for the Georgia Milestones by working with their teachers in a relaxed, small-group setting. Additionally, it is also ideal for students currently enrolled in high school classes to review for their upcoming EOCTs. Transportation is also provided. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR CHILD SIGNED UP! If you would like your child to attend or would like more information, have them get an application from from their teacher, or contact either the front office or Ms. Ward (wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us). Remaining Saturday School dates: March 23, March 30, and April 6.
Parents, any students that have turned in a PSP Application have been accepted. PSP runs every Monday and Tuesday from 4-6pm. Students will receive a snack, and bus transportation is provided for free. Please call the school if you have any questions or concerns.
Panther Nation News Blog
Be sure to check Ms. Tolbert's Panther Nation News Blog, as it contains news, announcements, and information for the entire school!
Content News
Math News:
8th Grade
Monday: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: Translations on a coordinate plane; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Properties of transformations (congruence)
Thursday: Properties of transformations (congruence)
Friday: Sequences of transformations
**Students are highly encouraged to attend PSP on Tuesday afternoons for extra help! If you are interested in attending, please contact Ms. Ward (wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Accelerated Math
Monday: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: Understanding polynomials; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Adding/subtracting polynomial expressions
Thursday: Adding/subtracting polynomial expressions
Friday: Multiplying polynomial expressions
**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.
ELA News:
Monday: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: On Demand Writing: Narrative; Wizard of Oz vs. The Wiz
Wednesday: On Demand Writing: Narrative; Wizard of Oz vs. The Wiz
Thursday: On Demand Writing: Narrative; Wizard of Oz vs. The Wiz
Friday: On Demand Writing: Narrative; Binder Checks; Freedom Friday
Science News:
8th Grade
**Spring break makeup assignment: MobyMax -- due Thursday, March 14th @ 11:59pm!
High School Science
Monday: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: Pitch, frequency, and Doppler Effect
Wednesday: Doppler Effect/EOC review
Thursday: EOC review/Waves Quiz
Friday: EOC review
**During parent teacher conferences this week, please be sure to look for a recommendation sheet about whether your student would like to take the EOC of the 8th grade Milestone!
**No tutoring this week because of conferences! We will resume tutoring next week!
Social Studies News:
Monday: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: Milestone and Test Review Day
Wednesday: Civil Rights and Disenfranchisement
Thursday: Civil Rights and Disenfranchisement; Binder Checks
Friday: Civil Rights and Disenfranchisement
Spanish News:
Ag/FFA
Ag
Reminder: Ag and FACS swap students after spring break! If you had Mrs. Martin, you will now have Mrs. Seymour. These are the only two classes that switch at the 9 weeks.
FFA
Wednesday & Thursday: Agriscience Fair Practice 2:00-4:00 --- please plan your conferences around this time!
8th Grade Faculty
Math:
Hilsman's parent conferences will take place this Wednesday-Friday, March 20-22, with Thursday the 21st serving as the late night of conferences. These three days will all be early release - students will be dismissed at 1:30pm in order allow more time for teachers to meet with families. Something should have been sent home last week by the teacher holding your child's conference, but if not, something will certainly go home on Tuesday when we return from spring break. If you would like to reach out to your child's teacher, the complete 8th grade faculty contact information is listed at the bottom of this blog. Spring conferences for 8th graders are particularly exciting -- in addition to Quarter 3 report cards, parents will also be receiving their students' schedules for 9th grade!
Families are such an important link in helping children grow, develop, and improve in their schooling experience, and we welcome this opportunity to meet with you and discuss your child's progress. It is our goal as a school to have 100% participation!
End of Quarter 3
The second nine weeks of school have come to an end, which means teachers will be submitting final grades for Q3 report cards in the coming days. Report cards will be given out during parent teacher conferences. If you have questions or concerns about your child's grades or academic standing, please contact their teacher(s). A full contact list for the 8th grade faculty is listed at the bottom of the blog.
Important Upcoming Dates for 8th Graders
Please be advised of the following important upcoming dates for 8th graders over the last quarter:
March 20-22- Parent Teacher Conferences
March 25th & 28th- 8th grade field trip to UGA
April 17-26- EOG Milestones
May 1-5- Washington DC Trip
May 15- 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance, 6pm
May 16- 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony, 6pm
May 17- Last Day of School
Milestone Testing Dates
Please be advised of the following dates scheduled for Georgia Milestone testing:
Milestones EOG
4/17 - ELA Section 1
4/18 - ELA Section 2
4/19 - ELA Section 3
4/22 - ELA Make Ups
4/23 - Math Section 1
4/24 - Math Section 2
4/25 - Science Section 1-2
4/26 - Social Studies Section 1-2
Milestones EOC
5/2-5/3 - Coordinate Algebra EOC
5/7 - High School Physical Science EOC
TBA - High School Spanish EOC
5/8-5/10 - EOC Make Ups
Panther Prowl 5k
Come and join us for a great day of running for all ages at the Panther Prowl 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, April 7th! Proceeds from the race will go directly towards providing incentives for our students. Students and staff members who enter the Panther Prowl will have the opportunity to win a prize back after the race. Last but not least, Mr. Naughton will buy pizza for any student that beats him! You can get a sign-up form from the office, or simply click here. (Registering by March 17th guarantees you a t-shirt!)
8th Grade Shout Outs - Students of the Month
Each month, the 8th grade team selects two exemplary scholars to be the 8th grade students of the month. Congratulations to our 8th grade students of the month from February, Rhian and Boi!
Saturday School & PSP
Saturday School is in full swing! This is an excellent opportunity for ALL students to prepare for the Georgia Milestones by working with their teachers in a relaxed, small-group setting. Additionally, it is also ideal for students currently enrolled in high school classes to review for their upcoming EOCTs. Transportation is also provided. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR CHILD SIGNED UP! If you would like your child to attend or would like more information, have them get an application from from their teacher, or contact either the front office or Ms. Ward (wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us). Remaining Saturday School dates: March 23, March 30, and April 6.
Parents, any students that have turned in a PSP Application have been accepted. PSP runs every Monday and Tuesday from 4-6pm. Students will receive a snack, and bus transportation is provided for free. Please call the school if you have any questions or concerns.
Panther Nation News Blog
Be sure to check Ms. Tolbert's Panther Nation News Blog, as it contains news, announcements, and information for the entire school!
Content News
Math News:
8th Grade
Monday: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: Translations on a coordinate plane; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Properties of transformations (congruence)
Thursday: Properties of transformations (congruence)
Friday: Sequences of transformations
**Students are highly encouraged to attend PSP on Tuesday afternoons for extra help! If you are interested in attending, please contact Ms. Ward (wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Accelerated Math
Monday: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: Understanding polynomials; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Adding/subtracting polynomial expressions
Thursday: Adding/subtracting polynomial expressions
Friday: Multiplying polynomial expressions
**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.
ELA News:
Monday: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: On Demand Writing: Narrative; Wizard of Oz vs. The Wiz
Wednesday: On Demand Writing: Narrative; Wizard of Oz vs. The Wiz
Thursday: On Demand Writing: Narrative; Wizard of Oz vs. The Wiz
Friday: On Demand Writing: Narrative; Binder Checks; Freedom Friday
Science News:
8th Grade
**Spring break makeup assignment: MobyMax -- due Thursday, March 14th @ 11:59pm!
High School Science
Monday: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: Pitch, frequency, and Doppler Effect
Wednesday: Doppler Effect/EOC review
Thursday: EOC review/Waves Quiz
Friday: EOC review
**During parent teacher conferences this week, please be sure to look for a recommendation sheet about whether your student would like to take the EOC of the 8th grade Milestone!
**No tutoring this week because of conferences! We will resume tutoring next week!
Social Studies News:
Monday: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: Milestone and Test Review Day
Wednesday: Civil Rights and Disenfranchisement
Thursday: Civil Rights and Disenfranchisement; Binder Checks
Friday: Civil Rights and Disenfranchisement
Spanish News:
Spanish 8th Grade
**There will be Spanish tutoring on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 in Ms. Viera's room.
**There will be Spanish tutoring on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 in Ms. Viera's room.
Ag/FFA
Ag
Reminder: Ag and FACS swap students after spring break! If you had Mrs. Martin, you will now have Mrs. Seymour. These are the only two classes that switch at the 9 weeks.
FFA
Wednesday & Thursday: Agriscience Fair Practice 2:00-4:00 --- please plan your conferences around this time!
8th Grade Faculty
Math:
Tonya Ward, wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mark Martin, martinm@clarke.k12.ga.us
Conor Naughton, naughtonc@clarke.k12.ga.us
Jason Pratt, prattj@clarke.k12.ga.us
ELA:
ELA:
Eric Blake, blakee@clarke.k12.ga.us
Cassie Page, pagec@clarke.k12.ga.us
Melanie Marty, maxeym@clarke.k12.ga.us
April Chester, chestera2@clarke.12.ga.us
Science:
Science:
Meganne Skinner, skinnerme@clarke.k12.ga.us
Diarra Mosley, mosleyd@clarke.k12.ga.us
Karen Myers, myersk@clarke.k12.ga.us
Social Studies:
Social Studies:
Jason Yungmann, yungmannj@clarke.k12.ga.us
Nyla Bell, belln@clarke.k12.ga.us
Angela Bright, brighta@clarke.k12.ga.us
Spanish:
Spanish:
Laura Viera, vieral@clarke.k12.ga.us
Enjoy the weekend, and go Panthers!
Enjoy the weekend, and go Panthers!
