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General News
Hilsman Health Center is Now Open!
The Hilsman Health Center is now officially open! In order for students to be served, they need to have a parent/guardian fill out a consent form and return it to Nurse Caitlyn. Once the form is returned, we can schedule an appointment. If students have their consent form signed (and on file) and we get verbal permission, our nurses can walk students to the Health Center while they're at school if it's for urgent care (fever, asthma visit, etc.). Otherwise, it operates like a regular doctor's office! To make an appointment over the phone, please call (706)-546-7721 ext. 29290. They are also taking walk-in visits for the time being!
Have any questions? Send Nurse Caitlyn an email at kurishc@clarke.k12.ga.us.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Food Pantry at Hilsman Middle School is planning a Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit students and their families. We will start food collection November 13th - November 20th. Right now, we will be collecting in the cafeteria & car rider line during the morning, and we will gave drop-off boxes throughout the school. We will be accepting perishable and nonperishable food items, but we suggest contacting our AmeriCorp Vista, Ms. Charlie Evans, before donating large amounts of perishable food items (772-207-6036). In addition, students can receive a free dress down day if they donate 5 or more items. (The details on how to keep track of this are still being worked out, but we will update ASAP!)
Fruit Sale
It's time again for Hilsman's Adapted Curriculum Special Education Department annual fruit sale! We are raising money for our Community Based Instruction field trips, which provide opportunities for our students to work on life skills, learn about local businesses, and interact with others in our community. Please check out the fruit information sheet below and let us know if you are interested in purchasing any fruit. All orders and money are due by November 15th, and the fruit will be delivered the week of December 9th or 16th. Ant checks should be made payable to Hilsman Middle School. Stop by Room 242 or contact Mr. Dorsey at dorseyr@clarke.k12.ga.us if you have any questions. Thank you for your support!
Important Upcoming Dates
Please be aware of the following upcoming dates and events:
Content News
Math News:
8th Grade
Monday: Definition of a Function
Tuesday: Function Representations
Wednesday: Function Sorting Activity
Thursday: Unit 3 Review
Friday: Unit 3 Test
**We took our Unit 2 Test on Friday last week, and these test grades will be included on progress reports, so they will have a big impact on students' grades. Students will receive more information on re-tests and/or test corrections this week.
**This week we will be starting and finishing a very short Unit to introduce the concept of a function, including another Unit Test on Friday. Students should be studying each night at home using their notes from class, as well as watching videos and completing practice problems here.
Accelerated Math
Monday: Interpreting constraints in inequalities and equations
Tuesday: Finding solution sets to satisfy constraints
Wednesday: Graphing inequalities
Thursday: Converting linear equations from one form to another
Friday: Writing & graphing inequalities
**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.
ELA News:
Monday: Setting Ambitious Goals and Publishing
Tuesday: Setting Ambitious Goals and Publishing
Wednesday: Delve Deeply to Reveal Underlying Issues
Thursday: Delve Deeply to Reveal Underlying Issues
Friday: Freedom Friday Silent Sustained Reading
Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: Balancing Equations
Tuesday: NB Test and Unit 3 Review
Wednesday: Unit 3 Review
Thursday: Unit 3 Exam
Friday: Elements, Compounds, Mixtures
**Monday Binder Check
High School Science
Monday: Half-Life Calculations
Tuesday: Half-Life Calculations
Wednesday: Energy Transformation
Thursday: Nuclear Energy
Friday: Nuclear Energy Debate
**Monday Binder Check
Social Studies News:
Monday: Declaration of Independence
Tuesday: Georgia's Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Wednesday: Georgia's Role in the Revolutionary War
Thursday: Articles of Confederation (Strengths and Weaknesses)
Friday: Georgia's Role in the Constitution and Georgia's Signers (including the founding of UGA)
Connections News
Enjoy the weekend, and go Panthers!
The Hilsman Health Center is now officially open! In order for students to be served, they need to have a parent/guardian fill out a consent form and return it to Nurse Caitlyn. Once the form is returned, we can schedule an appointment. If students have their consent form signed (and on file) and we get verbal permission, our nurses can walk students to the Health Center while they're at school if it's for urgent care (fever, asthma visit, etc.). Otherwise, it operates like a regular doctor's office! To make an appointment over the phone, please call (706)-546-7721 ext. 29290. They are also taking walk-in visits for the time being!
Have any questions? Send Nurse Caitlyn an email at kurishc@clarke.k12.ga.us.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Food Pantry at Hilsman Middle School is planning a Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit students and their families. We will start food collection November 13th - November 20th. Right now, we will be collecting in the cafeteria & car rider line during the morning, and we will gave drop-off boxes throughout the school. We will be accepting perishable and nonperishable food items, but we suggest contacting our AmeriCorp Vista, Ms. Charlie Evans, before donating large amounts of perishable food items (772-207-6036). In addition, students can receive a free dress down day if they donate 5 or more items. (The details on how to keep track of this are still being worked out, but we will update ASAP!)
Fruit Sale
It's time again for Hilsman's Adapted Curriculum Special Education Department annual fruit sale! We are raising money for our Community Based Instruction field trips, which provide opportunities for our students to work on life skills, learn about local businesses, and interact with others in our community. Please check out the fruit information sheet below and let us know if you are interested in purchasing any fruit. All orders and money are due by November 15th, and the fruit will be delivered the week of December 9th or 16th. Ant checks should be made payable to Hilsman Middle School. Stop by Room 242 or contact Mr. Dorsey at dorseyr@clarke.k12.ga.us if you have any questions. Thank you for your support!
Important Upcoming Dates
Please be aware of the following upcoming dates and events:
- 11/13- Orchestra Fall Concert
- 11/15- Progress Reports distributed
- 11/23- Principal's Coffee 7:30-8:30am
- 11/25-11/29- Thanksgiving Break
- 12/3-12/5- MAP Testing
- 12/13- Lunch-A-Palooza
- 12/20- Last day of first term
- 2/11- 8th Grade Field Trip to Cedar Shoals High School
Content News
Math News:
8th Grade
Monday: Definition of a Function
Tuesday: Function Representations
Wednesday: Function Sorting Activity
Thursday: Unit 3 Review
Friday: Unit 3 Test
**We took our Unit 2 Test on Friday last week, and these test grades will be included on progress reports, so they will have a big impact on students' grades. Students will receive more information on re-tests and/or test corrections this week.
**This week we will be starting and finishing a very short Unit to introduce the concept of a function, including another Unit Test on Friday. Students should be studying each night at home using their notes from class, as well as watching videos and completing practice problems here.
Accelerated Math
Monday: Interpreting constraints in inequalities and equations
Tuesday: Finding solution sets to satisfy constraints
Wednesday: Graphing inequalities
Thursday: Converting linear equations from one form to another
Friday: Writing & graphing inequalities
**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.
ELA News:
Monday: Setting Ambitious Goals and Publishing
Tuesday: Setting Ambitious Goals and Publishing
Wednesday: Delve Deeply to Reveal Underlying Issues
Thursday: Delve Deeply to Reveal Underlying Issues
Friday: Freedom Friday Silent Sustained Reading
Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: Balancing Equations
Tuesday: NB Test and Unit 3 Review
Wednesday: Unit 3 Review
Thursday: Unit 3 Exam
Friday: Elements, Compounds, Mixtures
**Monday Binder Check
High School Science
Monday: Half-Life Calculations
Tuesday: Half-Life Calculations
Wednesday: Energy Transformation
Thursday: Nuclear Energy
Friday: Nuclear Energy Debate
**Monday Binder Check
Social Studies News:
Monday: Declaration of Independence
Tuesday: Georgia's Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Wednesday: Georgia's Role in the Revolutionary War
Thursday: Articles of Confederation (Strengths and Weaknesses)
Friday: Georgia's Role in the Constitution and Georgia's Signers (including the founding of UGA)
Connections News
Orchestra Concert Wednesday 11/13 at 6:30pm
Our Fall Concert in almost here! Orchestra students in all grades will perform. Students should report to the orchestra room at 6:00pm t tune. The concert will begin at 6:30pm and last approximately 35 minutes. Concert attire is a black collared shirt, and khaki or black long pants (please no shorts or jeans). Concerts are summative grades in orchestra class and attendance is required. Please let Ms. Floyd know if you have any questions. We can't wait to show off our hard work!
Band:
Last day to register for the band and orchestra trip is Friday, November 15th. To register:
- Go to: www.mysouthwesterntravel.com
- Submit email
- Complete registration packet
- Your trip number: V N W H
- First deposit due: Friday, November 15, 2019
- Deposit is required for students and chaperones at time of registration.
Family & Consumer Science:
We will be starting Unit 2: Personal Finance & Money Management Strategies on Monday, which will last for the duration of the week. We will explore financial vocabulary, budgeting, and saving up for specific goals.
Art:
This week, 8th graders will finish their personal Yin and Yang symbols. Then, they will create a cardboard sculpture. They will choose between a shoe, a self portrait, or a mask.
8th Grade Faculty
Math:
Our Fall Concert in almost here! Orchestra students in all grades will perform. Students should report to the orchestra room at 6:00pm t tune. The concert will begin at 6:30pm and last approximately 35 minutes. Concert attire is a black collared shirt, and khaki or black long pants (please no shorts or jeans). Concerts are summative grades in orchestra class and attendance is required. Please let Ms. Floyd know if you have any questions. We can't wait to show off our hard work!
Band:
Last day to register for the band and orchestra trip is Friday, November 15th. To register:
- Go to: www.mysouthwesterntravel.com
- Submit email
- Complete registration packet
- Your trip number: V N W H
- First deposit due: Friday, November 15, 2019
- Deposit is required for students and chaperones at time of registration.
Family & Consumer Science:
We will be starting Unit 2: Personal Finance & Money Management Strategies on Monday, which will last for the duration of the week. We will explore financial vocabulary, budgeting, and saving up for specific goals.
Art:
This week, 8th graders will finish their personal Yin and Yang symbols. Then, they will create a cardboard sculpture. They will choose between a shoe, a self portrait, or a mask.
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
Cindy Blair, blairc2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Tangernika Winston, winstont@clarke.k12.ga.us
Linda Allen, allenl3@clarke.12.ga.us
Science:
Science:
Diarra Mosley, mosleyd@clarke.k12.ga.us
Lara Zwald, zwaldl@clarke.k12.ga.us
Lara Zwald, zwaldl@clarke.k12.ga.us
Brandi Holcomb, holcombb@clarke.k12.ga.us
Karen Myers, myersk@clarke.k12.ga.us
Social Studies:
Karen Myers, myersk@clarke.k12.ga.us
Social Studies:
Nyla Bell, belln@clarke.k12.ga.us
Morgan Archer, archerm@clarke.k12.ga.us
Brandi Holcomb, holcombb@clarke.k12.ga.us
Angela Bright, brighta@clarke.k12.ga.us
Brandi Holcomb, holcombb@clarke.k12.ga.us
Angela Bright, brighta@clarke.k12.ga.us
Enjoy the weekend, and go Panthers!
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