7th Grade News: October 21-25, 2019

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General 7th grade information

College and Career Shirt Day - Monday, October 21

Students and staff are encouraged to wear a college or career t-shirt and uniform bottoms. College or career must be visible on shirt, so solid colors are not permitted. Students who wish to not participate need to be in regular school uniform. 

Tuesday - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new building and health center

On Tuesday, October 22, at 4:15 p.m., the district will hold the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Hilsman Health Center, the doctor's office at Hilsman Middle School. The health center will provide care for students and staff from Hilsman and Gaines Elementary. At 5:00 p.m., the district will hold the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Hilsman Middle School.

These projects represent the hard work of many teams, dedicated to serving our students and our community. Please join us to celebrate.


Parent Conference Update

Thank you to each parent and guardian who was able to attend their student's conference last week. It was wonderful to share the glows and grows of our students and continue to build relationships with you! If you have not had a conference yet, please contact your student's homeroom teacher.

 Also, a HUGE thank you goes out to PTO and all of the parents who contributed to feed Hilsman stall on Wednesday evening. The chili dinner was delicious!


Content news

ELA News

Students will be finishing the Writing Workshop unit by editing and publishing their narrative story. The final draft is due Wednesday, October 23rd and the unit final exam will take place on Friday, October 25th. Be sure to talk to your student or check out your student's writing journal to see what story they have created! 

Math News

Update coming soon!

Science News

Science Lesson Plans are linked here:  Science Lesson Plans, Quarter 2

Overview of the Week in Science Class:
  • Monday = Energy Flow in Ecosystems
  • Tuesday = Study Guide
  • Wednesday = Owl Pellet Lab
  • Thursday = Owl Pellet Lab
  • Friday = Energy Flow Test
Project Assigned on Wednesday,October 16 = Food Web in a Biome Project  View Instructions Here

*Students need a composition book in class every day!

Social Studies News

Here is an overview of this week:

Monday - Analyze political cartoons about the Middle East
Tuesday - Study guide due (requires at least 1 parent/guardian signature) 
Wednesday - Review for unit 2 test
Thursday - Unit 2 Test
Friday - Begin unit 2 -- Governments and Economies of the Middle East

Want more information about what students will be doing this week? Check out the lesson plans for 7th grade social studies!


Connections news

Orchestra news

Performance Opportunity on Tuesday, Oct 22nd at HMS Dedication:
All 7th and 8th grade orchestra students are invited to perform at the HMS School and Health Center Dedication ceremonies after school Tuesday.  Students should wear concert attire to school and plan on staying after school until about 6:00. Please contact Ms. Floyd (floydr@clarke.k12.ga.us) if your child plans to perform.

Orchestra Concert - Wednesday, Nov 13th at 6:30pm:Our Fall Concert is almost here!  Orchestra students in all grades will perform.  Students should report to the orchestra room by 6:00pm to tune. The concert will begin at 6:30pm and last approximately 35 minutes. Concert attire is a black collared shirt, khaki or black long pants.  No shorts or jeans. Concerts are summative grades in orchestra class and attendance is required. Please let me Ms. Floyd know if you have any questions. We can't wait to show off our hard work!!

Physical Education News

Coach Varnadoe's class will be in the health classroom on the connections hall, in room 302 starting Monday. Coach Kemmerer's class will still be meeting in the gym. 

Coach Varnadoe's Week:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: Room 302 - Health 
Wednesday and Friday: Gym - Activity Day

Coach Kemmerer's Week:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: Gym - Pickleball
Wednesday and Friday: Gym - Activity Day


7th Grade Faculty

Math

Mr. Mark Aqui, aquima@clarke.k12.ga.us
Ms. Levita Benson, bensonl@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mr. Wayne Cook, cookba@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mr. Tyron Scott, scottt@clarke.k12.ga.us

ELA

Mrs. Tammie Bryant, bryantt@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Kasey Solis, solisk2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Ms. Lauren Wood, woodl@clarke.k12.ga.us

Science

Mrs. Maxine Dalton, daltonm@clarke.k12.ga.us
Ms. Audrey Hughes, hughesa@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mr. Barry Bozarth, bozarthb@clarke.k12.ga.us

Social Studies

Mr. Nick Hussain, hussainn@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mr. Stan Stewart, stewarts2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Dr. Jim Waters, watersj@clarke.k12.ga.us

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