Sunday, February 14, 2021

8th Grade News: February 15-19, 2021

 

General News

Returning to In-Person Learning
Last week, CCSD announced its reopening plan for in-person learning using a phased-in schedule. Under this schedule, Hilsman will reopen on March 22. Virtual learning will continue to be an an option offered for all all students. Please click here to read details about the schedule for returning students to in-person learning.


Friday 2/19 - Asynchronous Work Day
Due to conferences for 6th and 7th grade, this Friday, February 19th will be an asynchronous work day for all students, including 8th graders. No live Zoom classes!

8th Grade Parent-Teacher Conferences
8th grade spring conferences -- which are especially exciting for 8th graders, as families will also be selecting their students' schedules for 9th grade -- will be held on March 9th and March 10th. Please note that 8th grade conferences will be held on a different date than 6th and 7th grade conferences, which are being held this week.

Q3 Progress Reports
Teachers will be posting grades this week for Progress Reports for Quarter 3. These provide the 4.5 week notice of how your child is progressing in their classes for this quarter. If you have questions or concerns about your child's grades, please reach out to your child's teacher(s) - a full 8th grade faculty contact list is provided at the bottom of this blog. Please check Infinite Campus frequently so that we can address any academic concerns early!

Timeline for Rising 9th Grade Course Registration
The spring semester of 8th grade means it's time for families to begin selecting their classes for 9th grade! Below is the timeline of how this process will work:
  • Feb. 15-19: 8th grade teachers make student recommendations for 9th grade core course placements
  • Feb. 22-26: Cedar Shoals counselors will Zoom with 8th grade students in ELT to help them choose their elective courses
  • Feb. 25: Rising 9th Grade Parent Night (see more info below)
  • Mar. 8-9: Families will review and confirm course selections during Parent Conferences

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 at 6:00pm. Save the date, and see the info below!

Password: jaguars

Basketball Tryouts
Basketball tryouts will begin this week. Please see this presentation shared at last week's interest meeting for more information.

Cheerleading Tryouts
If you are interested in trying out for cheer, please email Mrs. Jernigan at ASAP at dillardjernigant@clarke.k12.ga.us.

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:
  • 2/19: Conference Day for 6th/7th grade
  • 2/25: CSHS Rising 9th Grade Parent Night
  • 3/1-3/4: Interim Testing
  • 3/8-3/9: 8th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences
  • 3/10: Quarter 3 ends
  • 3/11-3/12: Student/Staff Holiday (No School)
  • 3/15: Quarter 4 begins
  • 3/22: Hilsman Reopens
  • 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!

Student Meals
CCSD will continue to provide free student meals during virtual learning (either at curbside locations or via bus routes). Note that because Friday 2/19 is a day off for students, there will be no meals that day this week.


COVID-19 Resources
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: Solving equations
Tuesday: Solving equations
Wednesday: Solving equations
Thursday: Solving equations quiz
Friday: Review + ZAP day
High School Math
Monday: Unit 3 Review
Tuesday: Unit 3 Test
Wednesday: Describing & graphing situations
Thursday: Function Notation
Friday: Review + ZAP day

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

ELA News:
Monday: Informational Text: Central Idea & Objective Summary
Tuesday: Informational Text: Determining Author's POV/Purpose
Wednesday: Informational Text: Determining Author's POV/Purpose
Thursday: Informational Text: Evaluating Arguments & Claims
Friday: Review + ZAP day

Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: Unit 4- Static Electricity
Tuesday: Unit 4- Static Electricity
Wednesday: Unit 4- Magnetism
Thursday: Unit 4- Magnetism
Friday: Review + ZAP day

High School Science
Monday: Ionic Bonds - Formulas
Tuesday: Ionic Bonds - Naming & Formulas
Wednesday: Covalent Bonds
Thursday: Covalent Bonds
Friday: Review + ZAP day

Social Studies News:
Monday: Reteaching -- The New South
Tuesday: Test Retake -- The New South
Wednesday: GA and WWI Vocabulary & Study Guide
Thursday: GA and WWI
Friday: Review + ZAP day

Connections News
Orchestra:
Music Monday: Black History Month Composter of the Week and Listening Journal
Theory Tuesday: Finger Numbers and Note Names with our NEW Orchestra Karate Song
Work It Wednesday: Working Rehearsal with I am a Fine Musician
Technique Thursday: Working Rehearsal with I am a Fine Musician
Fun Friday: Orchestra Games and Karate Challenges


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


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