Saturday, February 6, 2021

8th Grade News: February 8-12, 2021

 

General News

CCSD Reopening Update
CCSD will reopen for in-person learning on a phased-in schedule, beginning February 15, 2021. Virtual learning will continue to be offered for all students. Under this schedule, Hilsman will reopen on March 22. Please click here for a link to the CCSD website containing all of the Reopening Information to date.

  • Parents/Guardians can still change the instructional model for their student (in-person or virtual).
  • Buildings will be closed on Wednesdays for deep-cleaning and to allow time for contact tracing.
  • Schools will communicate with parents/guardians regarding specific instructional updates for their building.

Student Instructional Model
Parents/Guardians have the option to change the selection they originally made for their student’s instructional model.
  1. If you want to keep your initial preference, you do not need to do anything.
  2. If you want to change the instruction model, log in to your Infinite Campus account beginning on Monday, February 8th, to modify it. Note: Your initial choice will be shown.
  3. Please make any changes by Thursday, February 11.

Spring Conferences
It's almost that time! Spring conferences -- which are especially exciting for 8th graders, as families will also be selecting their students' schedules for 9th grade -- will be held in March. Please note that 8th grade conferences will be held on a different date than 6th and 7th grade conferences, which are being held 2/15-2/19. More information about 8th grade conferences will be coming in next week's blog!

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 Has Begun!
Credit Recovery began last week 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
  • 2/11- Deadline to select your student's instructional model (Virtual or F2F)
  • 2/19- Conference Day for 6th/7th grade
  • 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
  • 3/22- Hilsman Reopens
  • 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).

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: Using linear functions to solve problems
Tuesday: Distance-time graphs
Wednesday: Distance-time graphs
Thursday: Quiz
Friday: Intro to scatter plots

High School Math
Monday: Line of best fit
Tuesday: Finding the correlation coefficient
Wednesday: Using the correlation coefficient
Thursday: Causal relationships
Friday: Review

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

ELA News:
Monday: Revising & Editing Literary Essays
Tuesday: Revising & Editing Literary Essays
Wednesday: On-Demand Writing Post-Assessment
Thursday: Informational Reading: Determining Central Idea
Friday: Informational Reading: Author's Point of View

Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: Unit 4: Energy Transformation
Tuesday: Unit 4: Energy Transformation
Wednesday: Unit 4: Energy Transformation
Thursday: Unit 4: Static Electricity
Friday: Unit 4: Static Electricity

High School Science
Monday: Unit 3 Exam
Tuesday: Test Corrections
Wednesday: Atoms vs. Ions
Thursday: Atomic Bonding- Ionic vs. Covalent
Friday: Ionic Bonds- Naming

Social Studies News:
Monday: Disenfranchisement, Atlanta Race Riot of 1906
Tuesday: Advancement of African Americans during New South Period
Wednesday: Antisemitism & the Leo Frank Case in Atlanta
Thursday: Review
Friday: Summative Assessment

Connections News
Orchestra:
Monday: Music Monday with our Black History Month Composer of the Week, Kevin Day
Tuesday: Theory Tuesday with I am a Fine Musician
Wednesday: Work it Wednesday with I am a Fine Musician
Thursday: Technique Thursday
Friday: Fun Friday

***REMINDER- If your instrument is in need of repair, please drop it off in the main office and contact me that you have brought it to the school via email or Google Voice (706) 894-0167. Repaired instruments will be available to pick up on Thursdays from 8:30am-4:00pm.


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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