February 15 - February 19 2021



General News

Returning to In-Person Learning
Last week, CCSD 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.


7th Grade Parent-Teacher Conferences
7th grade spring conferences -- 7th grade will be asynchronous this Friday 2/19 for conferences, 8th grade will still have synchronous classes - however, these synchronous classes on Friday will be used as a review day, and students will not have absences counted against them due to 2/19 still being listed on the district calendar as a day off for students.

Q3 Progress Reports
Teachers will be posting grades this week for Progress Reports for Quarter 3. These provide the 4.5 week notice of how your child is progressing in their classes for this quarter. If you have questions or concerns about your child's grades, please reach out to your child's teacher(s) - a full 7th grade faculty contact list is provided at the bottom of this blog. Please check Infinite Campus frequently so that we can address any academic concerns early!

Basketball Tryouts
Basketball tryouts will begin this week. Please see this presentation shared at last week's interest meeting for more information.

Cheerleading Tryouts
If you are interested in trying out for cheer, please email Mrs. Jernigan at ASAP at dillardjernigant@clarke.k12.ga.us.

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:
  • 2/19: Conference Day for 6th/7th grade
  • 2/25: CSHS Rising 9th Grade Parent Night
  • 3/1-3/4: Interim Testing
  • 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

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). Note that because Friday 2/19 is a day off for students, there will be no meals that day this week.


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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What's happening this week:

Click the links below to check out the plans for each subject! Each teacher in each subject will be covering the same material. 

How can I support my student?

You are the most important person in helping your student succeed, and we want you to partner with us so we can help students be as successful as possible.

  • Help your student establish a routine that includes a consistent bedtime wake up time. 

  • Help them establish a consistent place to work during class with a table/desk. 

  • Help your student find a consistent place for school materials so they always know where their materials are. Help them organize their materials and/or papers for each class.

  • Headphones will be very helpful if there is more than one student attending class.


7th Grade Faculty


Team A



Wood, Lauren

ELA

woodl@clarke.k12.ga.us

Ebron, Natasha

Science

jeffriesn@clarke.k12.ga.us

Cook, Barry (Wayne)

Math

cookba@clarke.k12.ga.us

Archer, Morgan

Social Studies

archerm@clarke.k12.ga.us




Team B



Bell, Nyla

Social Studies

belln@clarke.k12.ga.us

Bryant, Tammie

ELA

bryantt@clarke.k12.ga.us

Blakey, John

Science

blakeyj@clarke.k12.ga.us

Thompson, Natasha

Math

thompsonn@clarke.k12.ga.us




Team C



Dalton, Maxine

Math / Science

daltonm@clarke.k12.ga.us

Blake, Eric

ELA / Social Studies

blakee@clarke.k12.ga.us




Engelsen, Steve

Math EXC

engelsens@clarke.k12.ga.us

Waters, James

Social Studies EXC

watersj@clarke.k12.ga.us

Holden, Edwina

ELA EXC

holdene@clarke.k12.ga.us

Powell, Samantha

Sci EXC

powells@clarke.k12.ga.us


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