Week of May 1st

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From Mr. Lawrence:  HMS Chorus Concert May 11th at 6:30 pm HCC rehearsal (Hilsman Community Choir) will be Tuesdays at 4:30 pm in room 133. If you are still planning to participate email Mr. Lawrence for music and lyrics. From Ms. Moore & Ms. Callahan:  May 1st and 2nd-8th graders will complete career interest inventories during ELT. 8th grade teachers should check their email for the slideshow presentation that I sent again today. From Ms. Hughes:  Tuesday, May 2 from 9:30-11:30 am:  FT - Recycling Center & Landfill/Compost Facility - Team Kani Wednesday, May 3 from 9:30-11:30 am:  FT - Recycling Center & Landfill/Compost Facility - Team Kiburi Thursday, May 4 from 9:30-11:30 am:  FT - Recycling Center & Landfill/Compost Facility - Team Omoiyari Wednesday, May 10:  7th Grade Field Day May 11 & 12:   FT - Science & Energy Team to Atlanta Wednesday, May 17:  7th Grade Locker Clean Out Tuesday, May 16 @ 2:00 pm:  7th Grade Honors Day Program From Ms. Gonzalez:  End of the Year Device Schedule Thurs., May 4th: The last day replacement devices will be issued for the school year. Mon., May 8th: Devices of SET students attending the Atlanta field trip collected. Wed., May 10th: 7th grade devices collected. Thurs., May 11th: 8th grade devices collected. Fri., May 12th: 6th grade devices collected. From Mr. Blake:  8th Orchestra to Elementary Schools 5/2/17 Washington DCTrip: Wed 5/3/17-Sun 5/7/17 21st Century Program ends: Tues 5/8/17 Monday: B DAY *IB Academies - Afternoon Activity Schedule 10:00 AM Instructional Leaders Meeting  Tuesday:   RTI Meetings  4pm Tech leaders meeting  Wednesday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. SPINKS! *Math Inventory - EXTENDED HOMEROOM  Collaborative Planning 4pm Faculty Meeting - We're celebrating Ms. Shaw and the upcoming nuptials of Crenshaw & Page!  Thursday:   Collaborative Planning Friday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MS. NIX! *HS Science EOCT 1:30 Attendance Team Meeting  Upcoming:  5/8 - IB Academies         - Science Make-Up 5/9 - Math EOCT 5/10 - HS French Exam           - Vertical Planning  5/11 - Math EOCT Make-up 5/16 - HS Spanish Exam  *PLEASE see the Hilsman Master Events Calendar for end of year ceremonies dates and any other pertinent dates. We have A LOT going on these last few weeks. Hang in there!

Week of April 24th

A meaningful way to reflect on the year with our students: Teaching students to see each other - from Teaching Tolerance

Another must-read: Maslow Stuff Before Bloom Stuff

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From Mr. Lawrence:  HMS Chorus Concert May 11th at 6:30 pm HCC rehearsal (Hilsman Community Choir) will be Tuesdays at 4:30 pm in room 133. If you are still planning to participate email Mr. Lawrence for music and lyrics. From Ms. Holland:  Please donate snack size bags of chips, candy and individual sized drinks to the 80s throw back spring fling.   From Ms. G:  Sixth grade Hilsman student Ikeoluwa Ojo is competing on Saturday, April 22, in the State Social Studies Fair being held at Clayton State University in Morrow, GA. Monday: A DAY *Progress reports distributed 10:00 AM Instructional Leaders Meeting  Tuesday:   MILESTONES: MATH  RTI Meetings  Wednesday:  MILESTONES: Science (8th grade only) Collaborative Planning (Literacy data dig w/6th and 7th grade ELA & SS) Thursday:   MILESTONES: Social Studies (8th grade only) Collaborative Planning 6pm -- 8th Grade Parent Meeting Friday: *Happy birthday, Mr. Aqui!  *Green school lessons due 1:30 Attendance Team Meeting  6pm Spring Fling Dance  Upcoming:  5/1 - IB Academies 5/2 - Tech leaders meeting 5/3 - Math Inventory (extended homeroom)  5/5 - Science EOCT 5/8 - Science Make-Up 5/9 - Math EOCT 5/10 - HS French Exam 5/11 - Math EOCT Make-up 5/16 - HS Spanish Exam  *PLEASE see the Hilsman Master Events Calendar for end of year ceremonies dates and any other pertinent dates. We have A LOT going on these last few weeks. Hang in there!

Week of April 17th

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PTC Wrap-up: 
All Parent Teacher Conference sign-in sheets should be turned in to Hogan at this point. PLEASE get these to her if you have not already.  

From Ms. Brinkley: 
* Please email requests for supplies (paperclips, pencils, etc) rather than sending a student.  We are short-staffed in the front office right now.

From Ms. Nix: 

21st Century Summer: Positions are posted on SchoolSpring. Middle School Program will be held at Cedar and target rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders from Hilsman and Coile. Teachers will be paid $30.00/ hour and hours are 8:30-12:30. Submit your application on SchoolSpring. 

21st CCLC: Summer Program Paraprofessional- Middle Grades

21st CCLC: Summer School Teacher - Middle Grades From Mr. Lawrence:  HMS Chorus Concert May 11th at 6:30 pm HCC rehearsal (Hilsman Community Choir) will be Tuesdays at 4:30 pm in room 133. If you are still planning to participate email Mr. Lawrence for music and lyrics. From Ms. Hughes:  April 22nd 7:30 am - 10:30 am: Please come out and support the Fatz Cafe Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction Fundraiser.  This is the only fundraiser the Science & Energy Team is hosting this year.  The team supports the Green School Program at Hilsman and team members are trying to earn money to attend a field trip to Atlanta in May. Monday: B DAY Walkthroughs for removal of content material from walls 1st plannings - WOW Session with Hussain  (including connections team) in the PL room 2nd Plannings - Meet with Forker to finalize Milestones information 10:30 AM Instructional Leaders Meeting  Tuesday: *Happy birthday, Mr. Naughton!  MILESTONES: ELA PART I RTI Meetings  Wednesday: *Happy birthday, Ms. Rucker! Collaborative Planning Thursday:   MILESTONES: ELA PART II Collaborative Planning Friday: BE AWESOME! Upcoming:  4/25 - Math Milestones 4/26 - Science (8th Grade only) 4/27 - Social Studies (8th Grade only) 5/5 - Science EOCT 5/8 - Science Make-Up 5/9 - Math EOCT 5/11 - Math EOCT Make-up Week of 5/15 - 5/19 - Foreign language finals (TBD in accordance w/ CSHS) *PLEASE see the Hilsman Master Events Calendar for end of year ceremonies dates and any other pertinent dates.

Week of April 10th

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PTC Wrap-up: 
All Parent Teacher Conference sign-in sheets should be turned in to Hogan at this point. PLEASE get these to her if you have not already.  

From Ms. Johns: 
Monday, April 17th will be our final IB Academy for the year. 

From Ms. Floyd: 

THURSDAY Spring Orchestra Concert

All orchestra students in grades 6-8 will perform their Spring Concert on Thursday.  The concert is at 7:00 in the HMS Old Gym, orchestra students should report to the orchestra room at 6:30.  

From Ms. Nix: 

21st Century Summer: Positions are posted on SchoolSpring. Middle School Program will be held at Cedar and target rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders from Hilsman and Coile. Teachers will be paid $30.00/ hour and hours are 8:30-12:30. Submit your application on SchoolSpring. 

21st CCLC: Summer Program Paraprofessional- Middle Grades

21st CCLC: Summer School Teacher - Middle Grades From Mr. Lawrence: Hilsman Staff!  I wanted to try something a little different this year with the choruses' spring performance. I would like to put together an adult choir to perform at the May 11 Spring Concert. My plan is to meet at least 4 times after school with the group prior to the performance. I will provide lyrics and audio to assist with learning the songs outside of the rehearsals. When we come together as a full ensemble I just want to work on shaping our sound as a group. Please fill out the form if you're interested:  Adult Chorus Signup Monday: A DAY **Homeroom teachers send devices with tech issues to media center** 10:30 AM Instructional Leaders Meeting  4pm PBIS  Tuesday:  RTI Meetings  Wednesday:  Readiness/Practice Test Make-up. Send students to Cafe Collaborative Planning 4pm Vertical Planning Thursday:   Collaborative Planning 7pm Orchestra Concert Friday: 9AM Principal's Coffee  2nd Planning - Grade level meeting with Forker regarding Milestones Logistics