Sunday, January 31, 2021

8th Grade News: February 1-5, 2021

 

Congrats to all of our "Student of the Month" award winners! Expect more deliveries of yard signs and swag bags soon!

General News

COVID Update and the Schedule for Return
CCSD is actively working with community partners to coordinate a staff vaccination effort. Teachers and school staff can begin to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as the state transitions to Phase 1B. The number of COVID cases in Athens-Clarke County (and neighboring counties), along with staff vaccinations, are important variables for determining the schedule and process for returning students to our buildings.
The district is anticipating a return to in-person instruction using a phased-in approach beginning mid-February. Students will return in a hybrid model (1-2 days a week) by group (e.g., SPED adaptive, elementary, middle school, and high school). More details will be provided next week.

Click here to read the full Weekly Update from CCSD.

Rising 9th Grade Parent Night
There will be an event for the families of rising 9th graders at Cedar Shoals High School on February 25th. Save the date, and see the info below!


Credit Recovery Begins This Monday 2/1
Credit Recovery will begin Monday for students who failed one or more classes in Quarter 1 or Quarter 2. Students participating in Credit Recovery will meet on Zoom with teachers after school to work on assignments and bring up their former grades. If you have any questions or concerns about your child participating in Credit Recovery, please contact your child's teachers.

Important Upcoming Dates
Please be aware of the following upcoming dates and events. Note that this list will continue to be added to each week as more events are planned and scheduled, and also that some of these dates are subject to change:
  • 2/1- Credit Recovery begins
  • 2/19- Conference Day
  • 2/25- CSHS Rising 9th Grade Parent Night
  • 3/10- Quarter 3 ends
  • 3/11-3/12- Student/Staff Holiday (No School)
  • 3/15- Quarter 4 begins
  • 4/2-4/9- Spring Break (No School)
  • 4/30- PSAT for 8th Graders
  • 5/20- Last Day of School

Calling All Artists! Hilsman T-Shirt Design
We are looking for students to submit a new "Hilsman Swag" t-shirt design! Design chosen will be on all of Hilsman's Spring Swag! Please email designs to Mrs. Hensley at hensleyh@clarke.k12.ga.us by February 7th.

8th Graders Interested in Playing Tennis
The Cedar Shoals tennis team would love to have more 8th grade players! The team meets at the Southeast Tennis Center on Lexington Road daily from 4:00-5:30pm. Come and check it out! For more information, please contact Coach Carly Chandler at chandlerc@clarke.k12.ga.us.

How to Check Out Hilsman eBooks
Panther families, we have a great selection of eBooks with many more on the way. Click here for super easy instructions on how to access them quickly from any device!

Technology Repair Request Form
If students are having technology issues, please fill out this form. Mrs. Neace and Mrs. Gonzalez are working around the clock to address each request and help make sure everyone's devices are working properly!

Student Meals
CCSD will continue to provide free student meals during virtual learning (either at curbside locations or via bus routes).

Community Resources
Please click here to view community food resources for families.

The Northeast Health District has a free COVID-19 testing and vaccination drive-through at 355 Oneta Street in Athens. Appointments are required. Click here or call 706-340-0996 to make an appointment.

How Can I Stay Updated?
  1. Check your email. Hilsman will use Campus Messenger to email parents/guardians all school-wide announcements. Follow these directions to sign up: 
  2. Sign up for the Hilsman PTO page for more frequent updates. Search Facebook for "Hilsman Middle School PTO, Athens GA"
  3. Check Google Classroom for class announcements.
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Content News
Math News:
8th Grade
Monday: Analyzing Characteristics of Graphs
Tuesday: Analyzing Characteristics of Graphs
Wednesday: Describing Functions
Thursday: Describing Functions
Friday: MATHia Day
High School Math
Monday: Linear Inequalities Quiz
Tuesday: Two-Way Tables
Wednesday: Relative Frequency Tables
Thursday: Associations in Categorical Data
Friday: Associations in Categorical Data

**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.

ELA News:
Monday: Argumentative Essay: Supporting Evidence
Tuesday: Argumentative Essay: Topic 1 Body
Wednesday: Argumentative Essay: Topic 2 Body
Thursday: Argumentative Essay: What's a Counterclaim?
Friday: Argumentative Essay: Topic 3 Counterclaim

Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: Unit 3 Remediation
Tuesday: Unit 3 Test Corrections
Wednesday: Unit 4: Energy Transformation
Thursday: Unit 4: Energy Transformation
Friday: Unit 4: Energy Transformation

High School Science
Monday: Radioactive Decay: Half-Life
Tuesday: Radioactive Decay: Half-Life
Wednesday: Radioactive Decay: Half-Life
Thursday: Radioactive Decay: Half-Life/Unit 3 Review
Friday: Unit 3 Review

Social Studies News:
Monday: RETEACH Standards SS8H6a-e
Tuesday: RETAKE Summative Assessment Standards SS8H6a-e
Wednesday: SS8H7 - New South Unit Introduction - Study Guide & Vocabulary
Thursday: SS8H7a (Bourbon Triumvirate, Henry Grady, International Cotton Expo, Tom Watson, Populists)
Friday: SS8H7a

**We are excited to be doing special virtual activities throughout February to celebrate Black History Month!

Connections News
Orchestra:
Monday: Music Monday with Lullaby
Tuesday: Theory Tuesday with Bass Lines
Wednesday: Work It Wednesday with Flipgrid
Thursday: Theory Thursday with I Am a Fine Musician
Friday: Fun Friday with Orchestra Karate Belt Ceremony

8th Grade Faculty
Math:
Tonya Ward, wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us
Conor Naughton, naughtonc@clarke.k12.ga.us
Te'tiana Williams, williamst2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Jason Pratt, prattj@clarke.k12.ga.us

ELA:
Kasey Solis, solisk2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Carol Bennett, bennettc3@clarke.k12.ga.us
Jordan Kayea, smallj2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Rhonda McKittrick, mckittrickr@clarke.12.ga.us
April Chester, chestera2@clarke.12.ga.us

Science:
Diarra Mosley, mosleyd@clarke.k12.ga.us
Lara Zwald, zwaldl@clarke.k12.ga.us
Brandie Holcomb, holcombb@clarke.k12.ga.us
Karen Myers, myersk@clarke.k12.ga.us

Social Studies:
Betty Chaney-Robinson, chaneyrobinsonb@clarke.k12.ga.us
Stanley Stewart, stewarts2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Daniel Tawzer, tawzerd@clarke.k12.ga.us
Angela Bright, brighta@clarke.k12.ga.us

ESOL:
Melanie Marty, maxeym@clarke.k12.ga.us


                                                      Enjoy the weekend, and go Panthers!
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Saturday, January 23, 2021

8th Grade News: January 25-29, 2020

 

General News

COVID Update and the Schedule for Return
The Clarke County School District continues to coordinate with local and regional health officials and organizations to evaluate when and how to return staff and students to in-person learning.
Athens-Clarke County and the surrounding region are still experiencing high levels of COVID cases, which continue to strain local healthcare facilities. In addition to providing vaccination opportunities for our staff, we are working to implement additional mitigation efforts to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Our goal is to welcome all students back to our buildings as soon as possible, beginning with a modified schedule. We are committed to providing
all of our students with the opportunity to access in-person instruction this spring. We will provide an update on our planning in next week’s communication.

The timeline for returning to in-person learning is based on many factors, including a reduction in the number of COVID cases, vaccine availability, and new mitigation efforts the district will implement. Based on current conditions, CCSD will continue with remote learning for all students through at least Friday, February 5, 2021.

Click here to read the full Weekly Update from CCSD.

Pick Up New Math Textbooks - Wednesday, January 27th
Students will soon need the next volume of their math textbooks in order to continue their work and complete assignments! Families can come by Hilsman any time between 8:00am-4:00pm on Wednesday, January 27th to pick up Volume 2 of their math textbook.

Mid-Year Open House Recap
Thank you to everyone who logged into our Virtual Mid-Year Open House earlier this week! For those unable to attend or for anyone wanting a recap of the event, here is the information that administrators and teachers shared with families:


Rising 9th Grade Parent Night
There will be an event for the families of rising 9th graders at Cedar Shoals High School on February 25th. Save the date, and see the info below!


Important Upcoming Dates
Please be aware of the following upcoming dates and events. Note that this list will continue to be added to each week as more events are planned and scheduled, and also that some of these dates are subject to change:
  • 1/27- Math Textbook Pick-Up Day at HMS, 8:00am-4:00pm
  • 2/19- Conference Day
  • 2/25- CSHS Rising 9th Grade Parent Night
  • 3/11-3/12- Student/Staff Holiday (No School)
  • 4/2-4/9- Spring Break (No School)
  • 4/30- PSAT for 8th Graders
  • 5/20- Last Day of School

How to Check Out Hilsman eBooks
Panther families, we have a great selection of eBooks with many more on the way. Click here for super easy instructions on how to access them quickly from any device!

Technology Repair Request Form
If students are having technology issues, please fill out this form. Mrs. Neace and Mrs. Gonzalez are working around the clock to address each request and help make sure everyone's devices are working properly!

How Can I Stay Updated?
  1. Check your email. Hilsman will use Campus Messenger to email parents/guardians all school-wide announcements. Follow these directions to sign up: 
  2. Sign up for the Hilsman PTO page for more frequent updates. Search Facebook for "Hilsman Middle School PTO, Athens GA"
  3. Check Google Classroom for class announcements.
Subscribe to this blog!
You can subscribe to this blog so that you receive an email each time we make a new post! To do this, simply type your email address in the "Follow by Email" bar in the upper right side of this site.

Content News
Math News:
8th Grade
Monday: Functions Study Guide
Tuesday: Functions Review
Wednesday: Functions Test
Thursday: Analyzing Characteristics of Graphs
Friday: MATHia Day -- online practice
High School Math
Monday: Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Tuesday: Solving Systems of Inequalities
Wednesday: Solving Systems of Inequalities
Thursday: Solving Systems of Inequalities
Friday: Inequalities Quiz

**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.

ELA News:
Monday: The Thematic Essay: Main Claim- Theme Statement
Tuesday: The Thematic Essay: Writing a hook
Wednesday: The Thematic Essay: Supporting your claim
Thursday: The Thematic Essay: Writing the introduction
Friday: The Thematic Essay: Theme Outline

Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: Elements, compounds, and mixtures
Tuesday: Elements, compounds, and mixtures
Wednesday: Unit 3 Review
Thursday: Unit 3 Review
Friday: Unit 3 Exam

High School Science
Monday: Radioactivity
Tuesday: Radioactivity
Wednesday: Fission and Fusion
Thursday: Fission and Fusion
Friday: Half-life Lab

Social Studies News:
Monday: SS8H6c Freedmen's Bureau & KKK
Tuesday: SS8H6d GA African American Legislators during Reconstruction
Wednesday: SS8H6e Goods & Services during Reconstruction
Thursday: Review of Reconstruction Unit 6 - Standards SS8H6a-e
Friday: SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT on Standards SS8H6a-e

Connections News
Orchestra:
Monday: Music Monday with Lullaby
Tuesday: Theory Tuesday Metronome Rehearsal with Lullaby
Wednesday: Work it Wednesday Metronome Rehearsal with Lullaby
Thursday: Technique Thursday Rehearsal with Lullaby
Friday: Flipgrid Friday for the Blue Belt!

8th Grade Faculty
Math:
Tonya Ward, wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us
Conor Naughton, naughtonc@clarke.k12.ga.us
Te'tiana Williams, williamst2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Jason Pratt, prattj@clarke.k12.ga.us

ELA:
Kasey Solis, solisk2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Carol Bennett, bennettc3@clarke.k12.ga.us
Jordan Kayea, smallj2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Rhonda McKittrick, mckittrickr@clarke.12.ga.us
April Chester, chestera2@clarke.12.ga.us

Science:
Diarra Mosley, mosleyd@clarke.k12.ga.us
Lara Zwald, zwaldl@clarke.k12.ga.us
Brandie Holcomb, holcombb@clarke.k12.ga.us
Karen Myers, myersk@clarke.k12.ga.us

Social Studies:
Betty Chaney-Robinson, chaneyrobinsonb@clarke.k12.ga.us
Stanley Stewart, stewarts2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Daniel Tawzer, tawzerd@clarke.k12.ga.us
Angela Bright, brighta@clarke.k12.ga.us

ESOL:
Melanie Marty, maxeym@clarke.k12.ga.us


                                                      Enjoy the weekend, and go Panthers!
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Sunday, January 17, 2021

8th Grade News: January 18-22, 2020

 

General News

No Zoom Classes - Monday, January 18th (MLK Day)
There will be no school on Monday, January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This means there will no Zoom classes *or* new assignments posted on Google Classroom. Enjoy the long weekend!

Pick Up New Math Textbooks - Tuesday, January 19th
Students will soon need the next volume of their math textbooks in order to continue their work and complete assignments! Families can come by Hilsman any time between 8:00am-4:00pm on Tuesday, January 19th to pick up Volume 2 of their math textbook.

Q2 Report Cards - Grading Window Closes Monday Jan. 18th
The grading window for the second quarter ends Monday 1/18, and then teachers will be posting final grades for the quarter - these are the grades that will go on report cards and will count towards students' final grades for the year. It is our sincere hope that all of our students are passing all of their classes and performing to their full academic potential, so we encourage everyone to be checking Infinite Campus/Google Classroom frequently and completing any missing assignments.

Virtual Mid-Year Open House
We will be hosting a Mid-Year Open House on Zoom this Thursday, January 21st from 4:30-6:45pm. Come join us to hear from our administrators about updates for the second half of the school year, and attend breakout sessions to follow your child's schedule and hear from their teachers! The Zoom link will be shared by Principal Douglass to the school community via Infinite Campus messenger. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday!

Credit Recovery
Students who failed classes in Quarter 1 and/or Quarter 2 will have the opportunity to participate in Credit Recovery, which will take place January 19-March 1. Students who participate will meet regularly after school with teachers on Zoom to work on Credit Recovery assignments, and upon completion, students will have their failing grade(s) from the previous Quarters be changed to passing. Credit Recovery is available for core classes only -- Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies.

CCSD to Remain All Virtual
Due to the increasingly high number of COVID cases in Athens and the surrounding areas, the Clarke County School District announced last week that the return to in-person learning will be postponed for all students K-12 to a later date. (Previously, K-8 students were scheduled to have the option of returning on January 19th.)

While a specific date of a potential return has not been given, the district will be providing a further update this week. Click here to read the letter from our Superintendent, Dr. Xernona Thomas, sent out to the CCSD community last week. (Spanish version)

Middle School Athletics Postponed
Due to the recently announced district decision, ALL middle school athletics will be postponed indefinitely. In the event that Hilsman transitions back to a hybrid or in-person model, the middle school Athletics Directors will reconsider and make a safe and healthy decision for students and families.

How to Check Out Hilsman eBooks
Panther families, we have a great selection of eBooks with many more on the way. Click here for super easy instructions on how to access them quickly from any device!

Technology Repair Request Form
If students are having technology issues, please fill out this form. Mrs. Neace and Mrs. Gonzalez are working around the clock to address each request and help make sure everyone's devices are working properly!

How Can I Stay Updated?
  1. Check your email. Hilsman will use Campus Messenger to email parents/guardians all school-wide announcements. Follow these directions to sign up: 
  2. Sign up for the Hilsman PTO page for more frequent updates. Search Facebook for "Hilsman Middle School PTO, Athens GA"
  3. Check Google Classroom for class announcements.
Subscribe to this blog!
You can subscribe to this blog so that you receive an email each time we make a new post! To do this, simply type your email address in the "Follow by Email" bar in the upper right side of this site.

Content News
Math News:
8th Grade
Monday: MLK Day (No School)
Tuesday: Definition of a function
Wednesday: Definition of a function
Thursday: Definition of a function
Friday: Functions Quiz
High School Math
Monday: MLK Day (No School)
Tuesday: Graphing inequalities in two variables
Wednesday: Graphing inequalities in two variables
Thursday: Systems of linear inequalities in two variables
Friday: Systems of linear inequalities in two variables

**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.

ELA News:
Monday: MLK Day (No School)
Tuesday: On-Demand Writing Pre-Test
Wednesday: The Thematic Essay: Section 1
Thursday: The Thematic Essay: Section 2
Friday: The Thematic Essay: Section 3

Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: MLK Day (No School)
Tuesday: Balancing Equations
Wednesday: Balancing Equations
Thursday: Balancing Equations
Friday: Unit 3 Review

High School Science
Monday: MLK Day (No School)
Tuesday: Isotopes
Wednesday: Isotopes
Thursday: Isotope practice with models and notation
Friday: Isotope practice with models and notation

Social Studies News:
Monday: MLK Day (No School)
Tuesday: SS8H6 a & b -- Reconstruction
Wednesday: SS8H6 a & b -- Reconstruction
Thursday: SS8H6 a & b -- Reconstruction
Friday: Formative Assessment: SS8H6 a & b

Connections News
Orchestra:
Monday: MLK Day (No School)
Tuesday: Theory Tuesday with Tuning and Blue Belt
Wednesday: Work It Wednesday with Blue Belt
Thursday: Practice Timers with Blue Belt
Friday: Flipgrid Friday


8th Grade Faculty
Math:
Tonya Ward, wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us
Conor Naughton, naughtonc@clarke.k12.ga.us
Te'tiana Williams, williamst2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Jason Pratt, prattj@clarke.k12.ga.us

ELA:
Kasey Solis, solisk2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Carol Bennett, bennettc3@clarke.k12.ga.us
Jordan Kayea, smallj2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Rhonda McKittrick, mckittrickr@clarke.12.ga.us
April Chester, chestera2@clarke.12.ga.us

Science:
Diarra Mosley, mosleyd@clarke.k12.ga.us
Lara Zwald, zwaldl@clarke.k12.ga.us
Brandie Holcomb, holcombb@clarke.k12.ga.us
Karen Myers, myersk@clarke.k12.ga.us

Social Studies:
Betty Chaney-Robinson, chaneyrobinsonb@clarke.k12.ga.us
Stanley Stewart, stewarts2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Daniel Tawzer, tawzerd@clarke.k12.ga.us
Angela Bright, brighta@clarke.k12.ga.us

ESOL:
Melanie Marty, maxeym@clarke.k12.ga.us


                                                      Enjoy the weekend, and go Panthers!
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