Saturday, March 27, 2021

8th Grade News: March 29-April 2, 2021

 

General News

Schedule for This Week
As we prepare to head into Spring Break and as teachers are due to receive their second shot of the Covid-19 vaccine, please note the schedule for this week:

Monday: Regular day
Tuesday: Regular day
Wednesday: Virtual learning for all students, periods 6-7 asynchronous
Thursday: Asynchronous for all students
Friday: No school for students (teacher workday)

F2F Reminders
We had a great first week back for in-person learning this past week! Virtual learning will continue to be an an option offered for all all students. Please see below for more details about our reopening:
  • Click here for Hilsman's School Website
  • Click here to view the slideshow from Hilsman's Mid-Year Open House with info on safety precautions, dress code, schedules, etc.
  • Click here to read details about the schedule for returning students to in-person learning

CCSD Announces Return to In-Person Learning 5 Days a Week
Earlier this week, CCSD announced that beginning the week of April 12th, students who are signed up for in-person learning will be in school for the full 5 days each week. This means that after Spring Break, there will be no more Virtual Wednesdays. Students who have elected to remain Virtual will still remain Virtual. Please click here to read the full memo from the district.

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:
  • 3/26-5/7: Q3 Credit Recovery
  • 4/1: Asynchronous Day for all HMS students
  • 4/2-4/9: Spring Break (No School)
  • 4/19-4/29: Milestone Testing
    • Monday 4/19: ELA Section 1
    • Tuesday 4/20: ELA Section 2
    • Wednesday 4/21: Math
    • Thursday 4/22: 8th Grade Science
    • Friday 4/23: Social Studies
    • Tuesday 4/27: High School Science EOC
    • Thursday 4/29: High School Algebra I EOC
  • 5/20: Last Day of School

Milestones Testing
Per the state board of education, we will be taking the 2021 Georgia Milestones this spring. This means that all students must take the Milestones tests UNLESS their parent/guardian OPTS THEM OUT OF TESTING. Families may choose to opt their child out of testing with no penalty.

So that we can create a safety plan for students who will be taking the tests in-person at Hilsman, we need to know the exact number of students who will be participating. We are asking all families to fill out the following Google Form in order to help us create our testing plan:

2021 Milestones Preference Decision


Families are also welcome to contact their child's teacher(s) or administrators with their decision to opt out of Milestone testing.

Spring Sports
8th Graders interested in Soccer or Track & Field, check out the flier below for more information!

Inspire UGA "Day As A Dawg" Event
Please see the information below for signing your 8th Grader up for this amazing experience!

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!

CCSD Weekly Update - 3/26/21
Click here to read the district's Weekly Update newsletter.

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: Rational vs. Irrational Numbers
Tuesday: Rational vs. Irrational Numbers
Wednesday: Pythagorean Theorem
Thursday: Asynchronous Work Day (Pictionary Assignment)
Friday: NO SCHOOL!

**Students will have Pictionary Assignment to work on for their asynchronous day on Thursday 4/1. This assignment will count as a major grade!

High School Math
Monday: Writing recursive and explicit formulas for sequences
Tuesday: Arithmetic sequences
Wednesday: Geometric sequences
Thursday: Asynchronous Work Day (Sequences practice)
Friday: NO SCHOOL!

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

ELA News:
Monday: GA Milestones Review (Argumentative and Informative Essay Creation)
Tuesday: GA Milestones Review (Essay Creation cont'd)
Wednesday: GA Milestones Review (See your ELA Google Classroom for assignment)
Thursday: GA Milestones Review (See your ELA Google Classroom for assignment)
Friday: NO SCHOOL!

Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: Waves- Density of Media
Tuesday: Waves- Density of Media
Wednesday: Waves- Density of Media Assessment
Thursday: Unit 5 Assessment
Friday: NO SCHOOL!

High School Science
Monday: Circuits/Electromagnets/Faraday's Law and Summative
Tuesday: Wave Types/Parts
Wednesday: Wave Types/Parts
Thursday: Wave Types/Parts Assessment
Friday: NO SCHOOL!

Social Studies News:
Monday: Juveniles & the Courts (SS8CG5)
Tuesday: Local Government (SS8CG6)
Wednesday: Local Government (SS8CG6)
Thursday: Summative Assessment - Open-Book
Friday: NO SCHOOL!

**Civil Rights Project due April 12th

Connections News
Orchestra:
Monday: Final Fine Musician Group Rehearsal and Orchestra Karate Rubric Review
Tuesday: Fine Musician Playing Test
Wednesday: Music Wednesday (The New Music Monday)
Thursday: Asynchronous Work Day (Make Up Assignments and Playing Tests)
Friday: NO SCHOOL!

Art:
Developing and drawing our own characters!

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, March 20, 2021

8th Grade News: March 22-26, 2021

 

Congratulations to 8th graders Cameron and Trista, Hilsman's 2020-2021 recipients of the Georgia REACH Scholarship!

General News

F2F Students Return This Week
Hilsman will reopen for in-person learning this Monday, March 22! Virtual learning will continue to be an an option offered for all all students. Please see below for more details about our reopening:
  • Click here for Hilsman's School Website
  • Click here to view the slideshow from Hilsman's Mid-Year Open House with info on safety precautions, dress code, schedules, etc.
  • Click here to read details about the schedule for returning students to in-person learning

All Virtual Students Will Be Asynchronous on Monday 3/22
There will be no Zoom classes for virtual students on Monday -- instead, teachers will post asynchronous assignments on Google Classroom for students to work on independently. This is because much of Monday will be spent going over new rules and procedures with our face-to-face students as we get used to returning to the building.

F2F Bell Schedule
Now that some students are returning to the building, the class schedule is changing to reflect a more typical school day. Note that this is the same schedule we were following while we were back in the building in November and December. Virtual students will be dismissed 5 minutes early from each class period as F2F students sanitize their areas (this means that virtual students will still have about 8 minutes in between classes as they do now).


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:
  • 3/22: Hilsman Reopens for F2F Students
  • 3/26-5/7: Q3 Credit Recovery
  • 4/1: Asynchronous Day for all HMS students
  • 4/2-4/9: Spring Break (No School)
  • 4/19-4/29: Milestone Testing
    • Monday 4/19: ELA Section 1
    • Tuesday 4/20: ELA Section 2
    • Thursday 4/22: Math
    • Friday 4/23: 8th Grade Science
    • Monday 4/26: Social Studies
    • Tuesday 4/27: High School Science EOC
    • Thursday 4/29: High School Algebra I EOC
  • 5/20: Last Day of School

Milestones Testing
Per the state board of education, we will be taking the 2021 Georgia Milestones this spring. This means that all students must take the Milestones tests UNLESS their parent/guardian OPTS THEM OUT OF TESTING. Families may choose to opt their child out of testing with no penalty.

So that we can create a safety plan for students who will be taking the tests in-person at Hilsman, we need to know the exact number of students who will be participating. We are asking all families to fill out the following Google Form in order to help us create our testing plan:

2021 Milestones Preference Decision


Families are also welcome to contact their child's teacher(s) or administrators with their decision to opt out of Milestone testing.

9th Grade Course Registration
All 8th grade students have been emailed their 9th Grade Course Registration sheets by Mr. Hussain, and families also reviewed them during parent teacher conferences in order to confirm the classes their child will be taking next year in 9th grade. Any questions regarding 9th grade schedules can be directed to the Cedar Shoals Counselors, to whom each student is assigned according to their last name:

- Ariel Gordon (A-C), gordona@clarke.k12.ga.us
- Ericka Wade (D-J), wadee@clarke.k12.ga.us
- Peggy Johnson (K-R), johnsonpe@clarke.k12.ga.us
- Shamikia Bolton (S-Z), boltonsh@clarke.k12.ga.us

Soccer Tryouts
Soccer tryouts will begin on Monday, March 29th after school.

By March 28th, students interested in trying out must have:
- Current Athletic Physical on file with Ms. Seymour (you can get these done in the Hilsman Health Clinic or elsewhere) -- these expire after 1 year
- Covid-19 Clearance Form signed by a parent/guardian
- Academic Eligibility (passed 6 out 7 classes on Q3 Report Card)

Please reach out to a coach (listed below) or Ms. Seymour at seymoure@clarke.k12.ga.us if you have questions.

Girls Soccer Coach: Oriana Valencia valenciao@clarke.k12.ga.us
Girls can join HMS Girls Soccer Google Classroom using join code: n5s632a

Boys Soccer Coach: Jacob Bartoo bartooj@clarke.k12.ga.us
Boys can join HMS Boys Soccer Google Classroom using join code: ashw4y5

Track & Field
Track & Field practices will begin on Monday, March 29th after school. Please join the Hilsman/Coile Track & Field Google Classroom (join code: 4xtxxoz) for more info and updates.

By March 28th, students interested in trying out must have:
- Current Athletic Physical on file with Ms. Seymour (you can get these done in the Hilsman Health Clinic or elsewhere) -- these expire after 1 year
- Covid-19 Clearance Form signed by a parent/guardian
- Academic Eligibility (passed 6 out 7 classes on Q3 Report Card)

Please reach out to Ms. Seymour at seymoure@clarke.k12.ga.us if you have questions.

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.


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: F2F Welcome Back Day!
Tuesday: Scatter Plots & Two-Way Tables Quiz
Wednesday:
Thursday: Rational vs. Irrational Numbers
Friday: Rational vs. Irrational Numbers
High School Math
Monday: F2F Welcome Back Day!
Tuesday: Unit 4 Review
Wednesday: Unit 4 Review
Thursday: Unit 4 Test
Friday: Intro to Exponential Functions

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

ELA News:
Monday: F2F Welcome Back Day!
Tuesday: GA Milestones Review: Central Idea
Wednesday: GA Milestones Review: Theme
Thursday: GA Milestones Review: Objective Summary
Friday: GA Milestones Review: Test Strategies and Practice Test

Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: Unit 5- Lenses
Tuesday: Unit 5- Wave Behavior
Wednesday: Unit 5- Wave Behavior
Thursday: Unit 5- Wave Behavior
Friday: Unit 5- Colors

High School Science
Monday: Circuits
Tuesday: Circuits
Wednesday: Electromagnetics
Thursday: Unit 6 Review
Friday: Unit 6 Exam

Social Studies News:
Monday: F2F Welcome Back Day!
Tuesday: Legislative Branch of Gov't
Wednesday: Executive Branch of Gov't
Thursday: Judicial Branch of Gov't
Friday: Review of 3 Branches - Check-in w/ teacher - Civil Rights Project

Connections News
Spanish:
Monday: Review of Unit 4 Lesson 1 Vocabulary
Tuesday: Intro to stem-changing verbs
Wednesday: Practice with ( e --> ie) stem-changing verbs
Thursday: Unit 4 Lesson 1 Vocabulary and Grammar in context
Friday: Auditory and written practice

Homework: Pobre Ana Reading Chapters 1-2 and comprehension homework

Orchestra:
Music Monday: Women's History Month Artist of the Week
Theory Tuesday: Fine Musician Rhythm
Work It Wednesday: Musician Practice
Technique Thursday: Musician Practice
Flipgrid Friday: Musician

**IF YOU ARE RETURNING F2F, PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT WITH YOU TO SCHOOL!


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, March 14, 2021

8th Grade News: March 15-19, 2021

The 4th Quarter starts this week. Let's finish the year strong!


 General News

F2F Students Return Next Week
Hilsman will reopen for in-person learning on March 22. Virtual learning will continue to be an an option offered for all all students. Please see below for more details about our reopening:
  • Click here for Hilsman's School Website
  • Click here to view the slideshow from Hilsman's Mid-Year Open House with info on safety precautions, dress code, schedules, etc.
  • Click here to read details about the schedule for returning students to in-person learning

Q3 Report Cards Going Out March 18th
Quarter 3 ended last week, and teachers have posted 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. These Report Cards will be going home later this week.

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:
  • 3/15: Quarter 4 begins
  • 3/22: Hilsman Reopens for F2F Students
  • 3/26-5/7: Q3 Credit Recovery
  • 4/2-4/9: Spring Break (No School)
  • 4/19-4/29: Milestone Testing
    • Monday 4/19: ELA Section 1
    • Tuesday 4/20: ELA Section 2
    • Thursday 4/22: Math
    • Friday 4/23: 8th Grade Science
    • Monday 4/26: Social Studies
    • Tuesday 4/27: High School Science EOC
    • Thursday 4/29: High School Algebra I EOC
  • 5/20: Last Day of School

Milestones Letter
An email was sent out by Mrs. Douglass to all families this past week regarding Milestone Testing. Per the state board of education, we will be taking the 2021 Georgia Milestones this spring. However, for the 2020-2021 school year, the state of Georgia has directed school districts to not use end-of-grade Milestones tests to determine promotion/retention decisions. The EOG and EOC will also not impact student grades for the 2020-2021 school year.

All students must take the Milestones tests UNLESS their parent/guardian OPTS THEM OUT OF TESTING. Families may choose to opt their child out of testing with no penalty.

So that we can create a safety plan for students who will be taking the tests in-person at Hilsman, we need to know the exact number of students who will be participating. We are asking all families to fill out the following Google Form in order to help us create our testing plan:


9th Grade Course Registration
All 8th grade students have been emailed their 9th Grade Course Registration sheets by Mr. Hussain, and families also reviewed them during parent teacher conferences last week in order to confirm the classes their child will be taking next year in 9th grade. Any questions regarding 9th grade schedules can be directed to the Cedar Shoals Counselors, to whom each student is assigned according to their last name:

- Ariel Gordon (A-C), gordona@clarke.k12.ga.us
- Ericka Wade (D-J), wadee@clarke.k12.ga.us
- Peggy Johnson (K-R), johnsonpe@clarke.k12.ga.us
- Shamikia Bolton (S-Z), boltonsh@clarke.k12.ga.us

Spring Sports Tryouts Begin March 29th
Tryouts for Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, and Track & Field will begin on Monday, March 29th. Both F2F and Virtual students may participate.

REQUIREMENTS TO TRY OUT:
- Academic Eligibility- students had to pass 6 out 7 classes during Q3 in order to be eligible to try out
- Current Athletic Physical signed by a doctor (You MUST have a copy of an up-to-date physical on file at your school BEFORE you attend a practice. These expire after 1 year, so if you had one last year, it may be no longer valid. You can get one for free at the Hilsman Health Center by calling 706-546-7463. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
- Covid-19 Clearance Form signed by a parent/guardian

7th & 8th grade girls interested in trying out for soccer should contact Ms. Valencia (valenciao@clarke.k12.ga.us).
7th & 8th grade boys interested in trying out for soccer should contact Ms. Seymour (seymoure@clarke.k12.ga.us).
All 7th and 8th grade students interested in trying out for track & field should join the Track & Field Google Classroom using the code 4xtxxoz.

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.


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
Content news for each subject will resume next week!


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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