HMS 7th grade blog: March 29 - April 2
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:
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.
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?
- Check your email. Hilsman will use Campus Messenger to email parents/guardians all school-wide announcements. Follow these directions to sign up:
- Go to bit.ly/ccsdportal1 to learn how to create a parent portal account (Spanish version: bit.ly/ccsdportal1esp)
- Update your Campus Messenger settings with the directions at bit.ly/messengersettings
- Sign up for the Hilsman PTO page for more frequent updates. Search Facebook for "Hilsman Middle School PTO, Athens GA"
- 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.
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