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


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