January 28- February 1st

Monday
Girls' Soccer Tryouts
504/IEP
Nursery Landscape and Agriscience Fair Practice 4:00-5:00
PSP

Tuesday
FFA Meeting 4-6
Girls' Soccer Tryouts
RTI
FFA- FFA Meeting Tuesday January 29. The leadership team is going to playing fun games all related to the number 19 for our New Year Party Meeting! Leaders please let me know what your game will be on the post on Google Classroom by Sunday Night!
PSP

Wednesday
Committee Meetings after school
Collab Planning

Thursday
Collab Planning
 Nursery Landscape and Agriscience Fair 7:15-8:00 am. 

Friday
Grade Level Meetings

ATTENTION HILSMAN 7^TH GRADERS – NEW AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Would you like to learn about architecture and other design-related professions, and get to do some hands-on activities related to architecture and design?

Architectural Collaborative, the Athens Community Career Academy, and 21^st Century are offering a new after school program, Foundations in Design Development.

Only 20 spaces are available for this program. If you’re interested, please sign up! The deadline is Friday, February 1.

We will meet on Wednesdays from 3:55 – 5:25pm, starting February 6 and going through May 1. Students will begin the program during the spring semester of your 7^th grade year and will complete the program during the fall semester of your 8^th grade year.

During the Spring you will learn about architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, planning, and computer modeling. Each week will include a brief presentation, discussion, and some sort of hands-on activity related to the week’s topic, led by a professional in their field of work. These activities will be held at the middle school immediately following school release.

When school starts back up in August, we’ll have 2 field trips to see construction projects. Then we’ll make teams, take a look at Hilsman, and work together to come up with possible solutions to design problems you identify.

To sign up for the Foundations in Design Development program, please see Ms. Seymour, the Family and Consumer Sciences teacher.

The Optimist Oratorical Contest
The topic for this year has been chosen.  "Is There a Fine Line Between Optimism and Reality?" See Mrs. Marty or Mrs. Fassbender if you have students that are interested.

Black History Month Showcase (February 21st)

If you are interested in performing or helping out, please see Mr. Blake.

Up Coming Dates

February 2nd Saturday School
February4th-SMART Coach Training (Forker, Jones, Tolbert, Skinner, Ward, Fassbender), Holland)

5th and 6th-Math Teachers FNT PL during the planning
6th-Faculty Meeting 4-6 Pizza will be served (Mindset Training)
7th-All Teachers-Critical Reading Strategies PL during the planning
28th-Follow up Mindset Training during plannings

Panther Prowl 
April 7th. Here is the registration link: https://www.active.com/athens-ga/running/distance-running-races/4th-annual-panther-prowl-5k-run-walk-2019?int=
Registration forms are now available in the front office.
Also, we are looking for sponsors for the Panther Prowl! Many different levels of sponsorship from corporate/business to family. For more information, contact Catherine Neace at neacec@clarke.k12.ga.us

January 23-25

Monday
MLK Holiday
Consider Participating in Athens's MLK Day of Service

Tuesday
RTI Meetings during planning

Wednesday
Relay for jeans day ($5)
Collaborative Planning

Thursday
Collaborative Planning
HilFit and HilFit+ Check in before 12:11.

Friday
no fight dress down day
grade level meetings

Spelling Bee
Thursday, January 24th. Teachers, please make sure you have given students the list I sent out on previous blogs.

Girls' Soccer 
Tryouts will be Monday and Tuesday, January
 28th and 29th

Hilsman Boys Soccer

Interest forms and tryout information will be in the front office
This year's topic is, "Is There a Fine Line Between Optimism and Reality?"
More information will follow as soon as UGA communicates with Clarke County. If any students are interested, they may contact Mrs. Marty or Mrs. Fassbender.

The Optimist Oratorical Contest
The topic for this year has been chosen.  "Is There a Fine Line Between Optimism and Reality?" See Mrs. Marty or Mrs. Fassbender if you have students that are interested.

Black History Month Showcase (February 21st)
If you are interested in performing or helping out, please see Mr. Blake.

Science Fair
Congratulations to our winners and to Mr. Mosley, Mrs. Gianassi, Mrs. Gaertig, and Mrs. Martin for mentoring our students!

Congratulations to our winners who will continue on to represent HMS at the Northeast RESA Science and Engineering Fair.
Ellie Crane, Luna Patterson, Ella Barkdoll, Emma McElhannon, Rion Baine, Luke Skinner, MacKinley Vick, Ella Johnson, Tory  Ratajczak, Princess Gemao, and Rodrico Bradford

Congratulations to our second place winners, Paula Linz, Aaliyah Dawson, Kemterria Jennings, and Jaleah Maxwell, and our third place winner, Tymetrice Rucker.

Gifted
If a Rating Form was placed in your box last week, please return them by the end of the week. Testing will start in February.

Avid
Binder Check Updates
Binder Checks are continuing for the rest of the year. However, beginning this quarter, rather than simply checking for basic school supplies, each teacher will now be checking for materials specific to that specific content area in order to ensure that students are not only bringing their binders and necessary supplies, but are now also keeping up with their notes and assignments for all of their classes. As usual, students who earn enough points by the end of each month will continue to earn a dress down day! If you are in need of supplies for your child or would like to donate supplies, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.

Upcoming Dates

January23rd Equity Training
24th Instructional Strategies PL during second planning
February4th-SMART Coach Training (Forker, Jones, Tolbert, Skinner, Ward, Fassbender), Holland)
5th and 6th-Math Teachers FNT PL during the planning
6th-Faculty Meeting 4-6 Pizza will be served (Mindset Training)
7th-All Teachers-Critical Reading Strategies PL during the planning
28th-Follow up Mindset Training during plannings

January 14-18

Monday
504/IEP
10:30 Admin Meeting

Monday 1/14- College and Career T-Shirt Day: Students and staff are encouraged to wear a college or career t-shirt and uniform bottoms. Please make sure the college or career is visible on the shirt as solid colors are not permitted. If you do not wish to participate, please be in regular uniform. 

Tuesday
RTI

Wednesday
Content Planning
District Meetings

Thursday
Content Planning
Forker - AP PLC


Friday
No Fight Dress Down Day
Jeans Day for Relay for Life $5

Spelling Bee will be January 24th at 9:30 in the media center. Students will be called around 9:22 to report. We will send out a list of those students. Attached is the word list if your students ask for a list to study.

Optimist Oratorical Contest
This would be a great opportunity to work with some of your strong public speakers during study hall. Please contact Mrs. Marty or Mrs. Fassbender if you are interested.
This year's topic is, "Is There a Fine Line Between Optimism and Reality?"


Athletics

JV Baseball What: Parent Meeting When: Monday, January,14, 2019 Time: 6:00 P.M. Where: Cedar Shoals High-school

Middle School Basketball Tournament
When: Wednesday-1/16/19
Thursday-1/17/19
Saturday-1/19/19
Where: Clarke Central H.S.
Time: Girls:4:40
Boys:5:40
First Round: Hilsman Girls, Wednesday-4:40
Hilsman Boys, Thursday-5:40

Hilsman Boys Soccer
Interest forms and tryout information will be in the front office on Wednesday, 1/16/19

January 7-11

WELCOME BACK!

From Principal Tolbert

Good afternoon Faculty and Staff!

I hope that you are doing well and had a moment to refresh, relax, and recharge! It is a new year. As with any new year, we make commitments to either begin something new, stop something old, or become more consistent with something that we want to continue! Tomorrow we will return to Hilsman to continue doing the work to make a difference in the life of a child. I want to ask that you take a moment and reflect on your "why". Your "why" is the purpose, cause, or belief that drives each one you! After revisiting your "why", think back on the commitment you made at the beginning of the school year related to the one thing that you pledged to do extraordinarily different to transform learning at Hilsman. Whatever your "why" is or that thing you pledged to do differently, please allow it to drive you into 5th gear as we plunge into the 3rd quarter of the year. WE must recommit to our "why" and take our teaching and professionalism to the next level. Pledge to do something new, remove the negativity, and continue being driven by your "why". We have 4 months left to do our BEST work! We can do it! Grab on and let's run the third leg of the race with all that we have! You deserve to see the fruit of your labor and most importantly, our students require our BEST work! 

Thank you to those that reported to work on December 21st! It was a peaceful work day and I appreciate the extra effort that you put in to prepare for the return of our students. It was good to work alongside many of you to review the collaborative planning protocol as well as to review the expectations for delivering rigorous and engaging instruction. The macro plans that I have reviewed are a great reflection of your work. Thank you! Remember if you reported on December 21st then you are not required to work tomorrow. However, if you did not report to work on December 21st, you are required to be present at work. I will send a copy of the presentations delivered for you to review. You are required to review the presentations. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Mrs. Holland or you are welcome to see me. 

As you work tomorrow, please be reminded that your grades are due no later than Tuesday at noon. This will allow Ms. Navarro and I time to a run the missing grade report as well as print the report cards. The date that report cards will be sent home will be provided to you by noon tomorrow. I will also include the date in my weekly blog for parents. Macro and weekly lesson plans will be reviewed over the weekend. Please ensure that they are completed and ready for review by 6:00 Friday afternoon. Standards, EQs, and daily presentations should be included in your lesson plans. Additionally, plan to reteach expectations to our students. They have been absent from the school structure and will need to be reminded of the expectations. Take the time to review and practice the PAWS Expectations with all of your classes every day next week. This will be important as we shift our gear for the remainder of the year! Remember they have to run the race with us and actually need to beat us to the finish line!

Lastly, I want to thank each of you for your work! I appreciate you and your commitment to teaching our students. I trust you to make decisions that are in the best interest of our students. Additionally, I will continue to hold us accountable for successfully finishing the race as we celebrate collectively along the way! I look forward to our return to Hilsman and a great rest of the year!

Monday
504/ IEP
Admin Meeting 10:30

Tuesday
RTI/ Branching Minds


Wednesday
Collaborative Planning
Gifted PL Makeup during second planning

Thursday
Collaborative Planning
Biggum's BBQ Food Truck 
Basketball:   BHL @ HMS


Friday
School Climate Survey for students and teachers during lunch period
No fight Friday dress down
Fire Drill - 9:45am

Agriscience
Tuesday and Thursday: Agriscience Practice 7:15-8:00 and 4:00-5:00. Let Mrs. Martin know which practices you plan to attend. 

Panther Prowl 5K
Panther Prowl 5K has been scheduled for April 7 (More infot to come out soon)

I know it is far out...Maybe a good goal for those with fitness as a New Year's 
Resolution/Goal! 

Basketball

Our last home game of the season will be Thursday, January 10, 2019.  If anyone is available to help with the last game of the season,  please sign up on the google spreadsheet. For everyone that as already volunteered your time, The basketball coaching staff as well as I greatly appreciate all your time and hard work. 

Soccer