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| Congrats to our Hilsman FFA Northeast GA Regional Science Fair participants and winners! 1st place- Ellie Crane (not pictured), Tory Ratajczak, and Ella Johnson. Ellie also received a special award to be presented at school with a $100 check! Ella and Tory won the Pinnacle Award, which means they had the highest junior score in the entire contest! |
General News
Saturday School
Saturday School will begin on February 2nd. 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. Saturday School will operate on a rotating schedule so that students get to see multiple teachers and review multiple subjects each time. Transportation is also provided. 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).
Upcoming Important 8th Grade Dates
The spring semester of 8th grade is filled with opportunities and activities geared towards preparing students for high school and beyond. Please be advised of the following important upcoming dates for 8th graders over the next few weeks:
PSP- Every Monday & Tuesday after school; ends the week of 4/2
Saturday School- Begins 2/2
February 12th- 8th grade field trip to Cedar Shoals
February 27th- Cedar Shoals counselors visit Hilsman to help 8th graders begin selecting their classes for next year
March 6th- Rising 9th Grade Parent Night at Cedar Shoals, 6pm
March 8-11- Band Trip
March 11-15- Spring Break
March 20-22- Parent Teacher Conferences
March 25th & 28th- 8th grade field trip to UGA
Soccer Tryouts
The end of basketball season means the beginning of soccer season! Boys soccer tryouts will take place January 29th-30th at Cedar Shoals. Players will need to ride the activity bus after school. For more information, please contact Mr. Mosley (mosleyd@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Girls soccer tryouts will take place on January 28th-29th at Cedar Shoals. Girls interested in trying out must take the activity bus to Cedar after school. For more information, please contact Ms. Marty (maxeym@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Career Academy Showcase
The Career Academy Showcase and Community Dinner will take place on Thursday, January 31st. This event is great for those interested in learning about CTAE and other career pathways offered in CCSD and by the Career Academy.
Scoliosis Screening
Scoliosis screening letters went home last week and are due by February 8th with a parent and doctor signature. Nurse Chambers has received several letters that only have a parent signature and not a doctor's. Below is a video for families to view on how the process will go at school on February 26th and 27th.
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: Interpreting scatter plots
Tuesday: Using scatter plots to analyze bivariate data; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Using scatter plots to make predictions
Thursday: Analyzing & interpreting two-way tables
Friday: Analyzing & interpreting two-way tables
**As a way to begin reviewing for the Georgia Milestones EOG - but more importantly, as a way to begin preparing students for the increased workload in high school - students will begin receiving more math homework this quarter. Usually, this will mean students will be given a problem set on Monday that must be turned in by Friday, often called a "Big 20." Please be on the lookout for it!
**Our Unit 5 Test is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 6th. Please help your child prepare by ensuring that they are studying each night!
**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: Finding the midpoint and partitioning a line segment
Tuesday: Describing data distributions; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Describing data distributions
Thursday: Interpreting two-way tables
Friday: Using context to interpret and write conditional statements using relative frequency tables
**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.
ELA News:
Monday: Analyzing and explaining theme; Reading Song of the Trees and "Everyday Use"
Tuesday: Analyzing and explaining theme; Reading Song of the Trees and "Everyday Use"
Wednesday: Analyzing and explaining theme; Reading Song of the Trees and "Everyday Use"
Thursday: Analyzing and explaining theme; Reading Song of the Trees and "Everyday Use"
Friday: Freedom Friday; Milestone Review; Binder Checks
Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: Waves (parts of mechanical waves)
Tuesday: Waves (parts of mechanical waves part II)
Wednesday: Waves (different types of electromagnetic waves)
Thursday: Light and Sound Investigative Lab
Friday: Milestone Practice/DSP Quiz
High School Science
Monday: Solubility quiz; Binder Checks
Tuesday: Acids and Bases Lab
Wednesday: Acids and Bases Reading and mini-project
Thursday: Unit 5 Test review
Friday: Unit 5 Test
**Unit 5 One Pager and study guide will be due Friday before the test! Mrs. Skinner will be staying after school Monday until 5:00 for extra help or to make up any work that is missing.
Social Studies News:
This week in Georgia Studies we will continue our journey through Georgia and the Great Depression...
Monday: FDR's New Deal Programs
Tuesday: FDR's New Deal Programs
Wednesday: Eugene Talmadge's opposition to the New Deal Programs
Thursday: Introduction to World War II
Friday: Test-Tasking Strategies & Social-Emotional Learning
Spanish News:
**There will be Spanish tutoring on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 in Ms. Viera's room.
Ag/FFA News:
Ag
**Due to class splits while Mrs. Martin was at Regional Science Fair, SAE Checks will be on Monday! No excuses - you have another two days to finish 1 hour and take 1 picture of you working on your project. There are tons of resources and videos posted on Google Classroom.
FFA
**FFA Meeting Tuesday, January 29th. The leadership team is going to be playing fun games all related to the number 19 for our New Year Party Meeting! Leaders, please let Mrs. Martin know what your game will be on the post on Google Classroom by Sunday Night!
**Nursery Landscape and Agriscience Fair- Practices Monday 4:00-5:00pm, Thursday 7:15-8:00am
8th Grade Faculty
Math:
Saturday School will begin on February 2nd. 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. Saturday School will operate on a rotating schedule so that students get to see multiple teachers and review multiple subjects each time. Transportation is also provided. 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).
Upcoming Important 8th Grade Dates
The spring semester of 8th grade is filled with opportunities and activities geared towards preparing students for high school and beyond. Please be advised of the following important upcoming dates for 8th graders over the next few weeks:
PSP- Every Monday & Tuesday after school; ends the week of 4/2
Saturday School- Begins 2/2
February 12th- 8th grade field trip to Cedar Shoals
February 27th- Cedar Shoals counselors visit Hilsman to help 8th graders begin selecting their classes for next year
March 6th- Rising 9th Grade Parent Night at Cedar Shoals, 6pm
March 8-11- Band Trip
March 11-15- Spring Break
March 20-22- Parent Teacher Conferences
March 25th & 28th- 8th grade field trip to UGA
Soccer Tryouts
The end of basketball season means the beginning of soccer season! Boys soccer tryouts will take place January 29th-30th at Cedar Shoals. Players will need to ride the activity bus after school. For more information, please contact Mr. Mosley (mosleyd@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Girls soccer tryouts will take place on January 28th-29th at Cedar Shoals. Girls interested in trying out must take the activity bus to Cedar after school. For more information, please contact Ms. Marty (maxeym@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Career Academy Showcase
The Career Academy Showcase and Community Dinner will take place on Thursday, January 31st. This event is great for those interested in learning about CTAE and other career pathways offered in CCSD and by the Career Academy.
Scoliosis screening letters went home last week and are due by February 8th with a parent and doctor signature. Nurse Chambers has received several letters that only have a parent signature and not a doctor's. Below is a video for families to view on how the process will go at school on February 26th and 27th.
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: Interpreting scatter plots
Tuesday: Using scatter plots to analyze bivariate data; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Using scatter plots to make predictions
Thursday: Analyzing & interpreting two-way tables
Friday: Analyzing & interpreting two-way tables
**As a way to begin reviewing for the Georgia Milestones EOG - but more importantly, as a way to begin preparing students for the increased workload in high school - students will begin receiving more math homework this quarter. Usually, this will mean students will be given a problem set on Monday that must be turned in by Friday, often called a "Big 20." Please be on the lookout for it!
**Our Unit 5 Test is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 6th. Please help your child prepare by ensuring that they are studying each night!
**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: Finding the midpoint and partitioning a line segment
Tuesday: Describing data distributions; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Describing data distributions
Thursday: Interpreting two-way tables
Friday: Using context to interpret and write conditional statements using relative frequency tables
**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.
ELA News:
Monday: Analyzing and explaining theme; Reading Song of the Trees and "Everyday Use"
Tuesday: Analyzing and explaining theme; Reading Song of the Trees and "Everyday Use"
Wednesday: Analyzing and explaining theme; Reading Song of the Trees and "Everyday Use"
Thursday: Analyzing and explaining theme; Reading Song of the Trees and "Everyday Use"
Friday: Freedom Friday; Milestone Review; Binder Checks
Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: Waves (parts of mechanical waves)
Tuesday: Waves (parts of mechanical waves part II)
Wednesday: Waves (different types of electromagnetic waves)
Thursday: Light and Sound Investigative Lab
Friday: Milestone Practice/DSP Quiz
High School Science
Monday: Solubility quiz; Binder Checks
Tuesday: Acids and Bases Lab
Wednesday: Acids and Bases Reading and mini-project
Thursday: Unit 5 Test review
Friday: Unit 5 Test
**Unit 5 One Pager and study guide will be due Friday before the test! Mrs. Skinner will be staying after school Monday until 5:00 for extra help or to make up any work that is missing.
Social Studies News:
This week in Georgia Studies we will continue our journey through Georgia and the Great Depression...
Monday: FDR's New Deal Programs
Tuesday: FDR's New Deal Programs
Wednesday: Eugene Talmadge's opposition to the New Deal Programs
Thursday: Introduction to World War II
Friday: Test-Tasking Strategies & Social-Emotional Learning
Spanish News:
**There will be Spanish tutoring on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 in Ms. Viera's room.
Ag/FFA News:
Ag
**Due to class splits while Mrs. Martin was at Regional Science Fair, SAE Checks will be on Monday! No excuses - you have another two days to finish 1 hour and take 1 picture of you working on your project. There are tons of resources and videos posted on Google Classroom.
FFA
**FFA Meeting Tuesday, January 29th. The leadership team is going to be playing fun games all related to the number 19 for our New Year Party Meeting! Leaders, please let Mrs. Martin know what your game will be on the post on Google Classroom by Sunday Night!
**Nursery Landscape and Agriscience Fair- Practices Monday 4:00-5:00pm, Thursday 7:15-8:00am
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!
