Week of November 28th

Hilsman Family:

We hope you all have had a restful and enjoyable break.  The three weeks between now and winter break will be full and, for many of our students, an emotional and anxiety-filled time.  While being firm, fair, and consistent, ensure that we are strengthening those relationships with our students that are so critical to our collective success.  Please take time to read the article linked here - you will recognize one of the co-authors as one of our own.

As Ms. Tolbert mentioned in last Friday's email, walkthroughs went well and we know exactly what we need to do to kick it up a notch.  Ms. Hogan will share more in collaborative plannings this week. Please be mindful of the norms you developed with your colleagues for collaborative planning. Be on time and prepared (have your device) for each of your plannings.  


Grade level teams and connections team, please have your supply list (shared by Hogan) ready to go by Tuesday of this week. We need to get orders placed. In addition, we would love for everyone to submit an application for the AthFest grants. It is well worth your time: http://athfesteducates.org/apply-for-art-education-grant.shtml. Please let Hogan know how she can help you with this process.


Hopefully you're not reading this at the beginning of your Thanksgiving break. :) Cherish your loved ones, rest up, and savor the good stuff. 


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Tech tool worth trying out  ➼   Pear Deck 

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*Please make sure you have added the Hilsman Events Calendar to your Google calendar, so you can stay abreast of upcoming events.

Monday:
8:30 am: Front office staff meeting
9:30 am: Admin meeting
10:30 am: Instructional Leaders Meeting

Tuesday:
IB Curriculum Meeting (Johns & Hogan) 12:30-3:30

Wednesday:
***Check out UGA's Differentiated Learning Centers in the Media Center during 2nd, 3rd, and 4th periods! 
ELA/Social Studies Collab Planning with Hogan
*Carlyn Bland will meet with ELA during 1st plannings re: benchmark data
4pm - Hilsman Tech Leaders Meeting

Thursday:
Math/Science Collab Planning with Hogan

Friday:
Hogan @ IC meeting AM
Rockathon - Chorus

Upcoming Events: 
12/5 - SILT
12/5 - Ambrose to meet with Social Studies teacher RE: literacy initiatives
12/6 - Reading Inventory during extended homeroom
12/7 - Faculty Meeting
12/9 - Winter Dance from 4:00-6:00 p.m.