General News
8th Grade Parent Meeting
The administration and 8th grade teachers would like to invite all families to our 8th grade parent meeting on Wednesday, January 16th from 6:00-7:00pm in the cafeteria. The spring semester of 8th grade is a crucial time as we aim to prepare our students for a smooth, successful transition to high school, and we would like to use this meeting as a chance to talk with families about all of the important opportunities, activities, and experiences for students that we have planned from now until the end of the school year. A letter will be sent home with students on Monday with more information. We hope to see you there!
Report Cards
Report cards were sent home Thursday, January 10th. 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.
Upcoming Important 8th Grade Dates
Please be advised of the following important dates for 8th graders over the next few weeks:
PSP- Every Monday & Tuesday after school; ends the week of 4/2
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 (***Please note this date has just been updated***)
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
College/Career T-Shirt Day
Our monthly College/Career T-Shirt day will be this Monday, January 14th. Students are encouraged to wear a t-shirt representing a college (or career) with uniform bottoms. Please make sure the college is visible on the shirt, as solid colors are not permitted. Students who do not wish to participate must wear regular uniforms. Our staff will be decked out with shirts from our colleges and we hope students will join us!
Binder Check Updates
Binder Checks are continuing for the rest of the year. However, beginning this quarter, rather than simply checking for basic school supplies, each teacher will now be checking for materials specific to that specific content area in order to ensure that students are not only bringing their binders and necessary supplies, but are now also keeping up with their notes and assignments for all of their classes. As usual, students who earn enough points by the end of each month will continue to earn a dress down day! If you are in need of supplies for your child or would like to donate supplies, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.
Black History Month Program
The Hilsman Black History Month presentation will take place on Thursday, February 21st from 6:00-7:00pm. Any students interested in performing, participating, or assisting with the presentation, please see Mr. Blake or Ms. Page!
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: Increasing and decreasing functions
Tuesday: Using linear relations to solve problems; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Linear functions
Thursday: Linear models
Friday: Foundations Friday
**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. Please be on the lookout for it!
**We cannot express enough how important and helpful PSP can be if your student could use a little extra help with math. There are plenty of spaces open. PSP meets on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, and transportation is provided! If you are interested in attending, please contact either the front office or Ms. Ward (wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Accelerated Math
Monday: Proving slope criteria for parallel and perpendicular lines
Tuesday: Using coordinates to algebraically prove geometric theorems; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Vertical translations of functions
Thursday: Transformations of functions
Friday: Quiz
**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.
ELA News:
Monday: Vocabulary Review and Poetry Analysis
Tuesday: Vocabulary Review and Poetry Analysis (CFA)
Wednesday: Vocabulary Review and Poetry Analysis
Thursday: Vocabulary Review and Poetry Analysis
Friday: Freedom Friday; Binder Checks
Science News:
8th Grade
Students participated in their first lab of the new year and they loved it! Every day we are unpacking the standards and students are learning. This week we will start our new unit on sound. Students should look forward to a super intriguing lab this week. We will work on completing quality lab reports.
High School Science
Monday: Balancing equations; Binder Checks
Tuesday: Types of chemical reactions
Wednesday: Review day for test!
Thursday: Notebook test (open notes test) and review day
Friday: Unit Post Assessment- NOT open notes! Study Guide and One Pager assignment due today BEFORE your test!
**Mrs. Skinner will be staying after school on Monday afternoon until 5:00 for extra help to prepare for the Unit Test on Friday! Don't forget that your study guides and One-Pagers are due on Friday before you take your test!
Social Studies News:
Monday: Review Timeline Unit 4
Tuesday: Final Review for Unit 4 Test
Wednesday: Unit 4 Test
Thursday: Key Terms for Unit 5; Binder Checks
Friday: Introduction to Unit 5 Standards
Spanish News:
The administration and 8th grade teachers would like to invite all families to our 8th grade parent meeting on Wednesday, January 16th from 6:00-7:00pm in the cafeteria. The spring semester of 8th grade is a crucial time as we aim to prepare our students for a smooth, successful transition to high school, and we would like to use this meeting as a chance to talk with families about all of the important opportunities, activities, and experiences for students that we have planned from now until the end of the school year. A letter will be sent home with students on Monday with more information. We hope to see you there!
Report Cards
Report cards were sent home Thursday, January 10th. 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.
Upcoming Important 8th Grade Dates
Please be advised of the following important dates for 8th graders over the next few weeks:
PSP- Every Monday & Tuesday after school; ends the week of 4/2
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 (***Please note this date has just been updated***)
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
College/Career T-Shirt Day
Our monthly College/Career T-Shirt day will be this Monday, January 14th. Students are encouraged to wear a t-shirt representing a college (or career) with uniform bottoms. Please make sure the college is visible on the shirt, as solid colors are not permitted. Students who do not wish to participate must wear regular uniforms. Our staff will be decked out with shirts from our colleges and we hope students will join us!
Binder Check Updates
Binder Checks are continuing for the rest of the year. However, beginning this quarter, rather than simply checking for basic school supplies, each teacher will now be checking for materials specific to that specific content area in order to ensure that students are not only bringing their binders and necessary supplies, but are now also keeping up with their notes and assignments for all of their classes. As usual, students who earn enough points by the end of each month will continue to earn a dress down day! If you are in need of supplies for your child or would like to donate supplies, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.
Black History Month Program
The Hilsman Black History Month presentation will take place on Thursday, February 21st from 6:00-7:00pm. Any students interested in performing, participating, or assisting with the presentation, please see Mr. Blake or Ms. Page!
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: Increasing and decreasing functions
Tuesday: Using linear relations to solve problems; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Linear functions
Thursday: Linear models
Friday: Foundations Friday
**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. Please be on the lookout for it!
**We cannot express enough how important and helpful PSP can be if your student could use a little extra help with math. There are plenty of spaces open. PSP meets on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, and transportation is provided! If you are interested in attending, please contact either the front office or Ms. Ward (wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Accelerated Math
Monday: Proving slope criteria for parallel and perpendicular lines
Tuesday: Using coordinates to algebraically prove geometric theorems; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Vertical translations of functions
Thursday: Transformations of functions
Friday: Quiz
**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.
ELA News:
Monday: Vocabulary Review and Poetry Analysis
Tuesday: Vocabulary Review and Poetry Analysis (CFA)
Wednesday: Vocabulary Review and Poetry Analysis
Thursday: Vocabulary Review and Poetry Analysis
Friday: Freedom Friday; Binder Checks
Science News:
8th Grade
Students participated in their first lab of the new year and they loved it! Every day we are unpacking the standards and students are learning. This week we will start our new unit on sound. Students should look forward to a super intriguing lab this week. We will work on completing quality lab reports.
High School Science
Monday: Balancing equations; Binder Checks
Tuesday: Types of chemical reactions
Wednesday: Review day for test!
Thursday: Notebook test (open notes test) and review day
Friday: Unit Post Assessment- NOT open notes! Study Guide and One Pager assignment due today BEFORE your test!
**Mrs. Skinner will be staying after school on Monday afternoon until 5:00 for extra help to prepare for the Unit Test on Friday! Don't forget that your study guides and One-Pagers are due on Friday before you take your test!
Social Studies News:
Monday: Review Timeline Unit 4
Tuesday: Final Review for Unit 4 Test
Wednesday: Unit 4 Test
Thursday: Key Terms for Unit 5; Binder Checks
Friday: Introduction to Unit 5 Standards
Spanish News:
**There will be Spanish tutoring on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 in Ms. Viera's room.
Ag/FFA
Syllabus due Friday, January 18th
Tuesday Agriscience Fair Practice 7:15-8:00 and 4:00-5:00
Thursday Agriscience Fair Practice 7:15-8:00
Thursday- Creed Speaking Contest in Jackson County- Leave at 2:45.
8th Grade Faculty
Math:
Ag/FFA
Syllabus due Friday, January 18th
Tuesday Agriscience Fair Practice 7:15-8:00 and 4:00-5:00
Thursday Agriscience Fair Practice 7:15-8:00
Thursday- Creed Speaking Contest in Jackson County- Leave at 2:45.
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!
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