Saturday, February 20, 2021

8th Grade News: February 22-26, 2021

 

General News

Cedar Shoals Counselors Visiting 8th Grade Classes This Week
This Thursday and Friday in their Social Studies class, all 8th grade students will learn about the scheduling process for their 9th grade classes. On Friday, counselors from Cedar Shoals will visit Zoom classes to walk students through the process of selecting their elective courses for their 9th grade class schedule and answer any questions they have about high school.

Rising 9th Grade Parent Night - This Thursday Feb. 25
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



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. 25: Rising 9th Grade Parent Night (see more info above)
  • Feb. 26: Cedar Shoals counselors will Zoom with 8th grade students in ELT to help them choose their elective courses
  • Mar. 8-9: Families will review and confirm course selections during Parent Conferences

Interim Testing Next Week (Mar. 1-5)
Next week, all students will be taking Interim Assessments, given by the school district to help monitor student progress. Students will be taking these assessments for all four core subjects - math, language arts, science, and social studies. Students will start reviewing in class this week in order prepare!

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:
  • 2/25: CSHS Rising 9th Grade Parent Night
  • 3/1-3/5: Interim Testing
    • Mon. 3/1: ELA
    • Tues. 3/2: ELA
    • Wed. 3/3: Math
    • Thurs. 3/4: Science
    • Fri. 3/5: Social Studies
  • 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

Returning to In-Person Learning
CCSD has 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.


GoGuardian Parent App Now Available
On Monday Feb. 22, the GoGuardian Parent App will be available to all families. This app will allow parents and guardians the opportunity to monitor their child's browsing activity, as well as control over school-issued devices during out-of-school hours. More info will be shared by the district on Monday.

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 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!

Student Meals
CCSD will continue to provide free student meals during virtual learning (either at curbside locations or via bus routes). Please click here to view community food resources for families.


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: Learning how to use MATHia
Tuesday: MATHia practice day
Wednesday: Interim Review
Thursday: Interim Review
Friday: Interim Review

High School Math
Monday: Interpreting & using function notation
Tuesday: Using function notation to describe rules
Wednesday: Using function notation to describe rules
Thursday: Interim Review
Friday: Interim Review

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

ELA News:
Monday: Informational Reading- Evaluating Arguments & Claims
Tuesday: Informational Reading- Extension Day Review
Wednesday: Informational Reading- Practice for Interim/Mastery Check
Thursday: Informational Reading- Interim Review
Friday: Informational Reading- Interim Review

Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: Unit 4- Static Electricity
Tuesday: Unit 4- Magnetism and Magnetic Fields
Wednesday: Unit 4- Magnetism and Magnetic Fields
Thursday: Unit 4- Electromagnets
Friday: Unit 4- Generators and electric motors

High School Science
Monday: Balancing Equations
Tuesday: Balancing Equations
Wednesday: Types of Equations
Thursday: Unit 4 Review
Friday: Unit 4 Exam

Social Studies News:
Monday: Formative Assessment (WWI in GA & Boll Weevil)
Tuesday: Talmadge & Roosevelt
Wednesday: New Deal Programs
Thursday: High School Informational Video (transition to 9th grade)
Friday: High School Interactive Lesson (transition to 9th grade)

**The SS Interim will be on Thursday 3/4. We will begin our review on Monday 3/1!

Connections News
Orchestra:
Music Monday: Black History Month Artist of the Week, ThatViolaKid
Theory Tuesday:I am a Fine Musician Rhythms
Work It Wednesday: I am a Fine Musician
Technique Thursday: Musician Note Names
Flipgrid Friday: Musician Practice

Art:
This week in Art, we will explore historical and influential Black Americans - and how to turn their stories into art!


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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