Week of December 12th

Social Studies Fair: 
Setup and judging will take place this week.  Here are the details: 
Monday, Dec. 12, Set Up; Tuesday, Dec. 13, Judging; Wednesday, Dec. 14, Break Down (and deliver back to ELT classrooms). Social Studies teachers are asked to come at first planning TUESDAY for school level evaluation/judging.

HOUR OF CODE: 
Hilsman students will participate in the International Hour of Code for the third year in a row next Wednesday (8th grade) and Thursday (6th & 7th grade) during ELT. You can even see us on the map right here: https://hourofcode.com/us/map. The goal is to introduce students to the world of coding in a fun and supportive environment. Learn more about the initiative here: https://code.org/. 

Needs for Adaptive PE: 
Ms. Luthi and Team Gora are asking for any sporting equipment donations for our adapted pe class.

21st Century Program Updates:
21st Century Evaluation Results that we have been asked to share with staff and families. 

Links to Full Reports

Summer

2015-2016 School Year

21st Century Evaluation Presentation

Weekend Birthdays: 
Happy birthday, Ms. Destefani! (12/11)

Monday: CAN-A-THON Ends TODAY!
Happy birthday, Ms. Postero!
**Advisement** See email from Ms. Moore
8:30 - Front office staff meeting
9:30 - Admin meeting
10:30 - Instructional leaders meeting
4pm PBIS
7pm Band concert

Tuesday:
**Pre-Bee Spelling Bee elimination rounds during lunch
RTI meetings
4pm SILT 

Wednesday: HOUSING CELEBRATION! (More to come from Mr. Forker)
ELA/SS Collab Plannings w/Hogan
4pm Vertical Meetings


Thursday:
Happy birthday, Ms. Tillotson!

Math/Sci Collab Plannings w/Hogan

4:30 pm - Holiday Bash at Blind Pig Eastside 
Friday:
And the tradition continues...Wear your tackiest, most festive holiday sweater. 



During 6th & 7th Periods - 7th grade will host a "Sock Hop," dance to culminate our study of The Outsiders.  Students will be in costume (Greaser or Soc).  Teachers are invited and encouraged to dress in your favorite '50s attire and come rock around the clock together.


Birthdays over the winter break: 
Happy birthday, Ms. Callahan! (12/19)

When we return: 
Professional Learning Day, Jan. 2nd at Hilsman
We will kick off the new year with Dr. Bettina Love. Read more about her: http://www.bettinalove.com/. 

Family Science Night will be held on Thursday, January 5.  Drop in anytime between 5:00-7:00 pm. All students and their families can attend.  

Area businesses and organizations will be present hosting fun, interactive science activities and student science fair projects will be on display.

Family Science Night Presentation

District Science Fair - January 7