Happy Thursday,
I bet you are all are super excited about departing school today! I know that I am elated to have an extra day to sleep a little while longer. You are encouraged to take some time to rest and recharge. The last three weeks have been challenging but the silver lining is that we made it! Thank you for staying alive in the fire.
Upon your return to work next week, please be prepared to move forward. Monday is a PL day. I have instructed Jamie to allow time for macro-planning. Please understand that although students are not present, your attendance is expected Monday. The work that you will do and the conversations that you will hold should help better guide your planning time. I caution you to use your time wisely and effectively plan. Walk-throughs and observations will be well on their way. We will focus on Standards 4, 7, and 8 for the first half. Followed by Standards 3, 5, and 6. You are encouraged to review the Observable Practices if you have questions about what is expected or to see an administrator for clarity.
As we continue our conversations around equity in our district and school, please be mindful to not allow the work that must be done to impact your relationships with our stakeholders as well as with each other. Collectively, we are ALL responsible for teaching EVERY student in our building. At times the task is daunting but keep in mind that ALL kids can learn. How we get them to this point depends on our mindset and passion. The work that you do and have done is important. Again, thank you for your commitment to teaching specifically at Hilsman.
Ms. Tolbert
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From your AP:
ATTENTION 8th Grade Teachers:
Please see the details and timeline for the Milestones Fieldtest that we will conduct at Hilsman. Please plan for regular schedules to be adjusted as indicated below.
Test Name: Milestones Field Test (REBW)
Monday 10/30 (School Based PL Day):
PL regarding test administration with 8th grade teachers only
Tuesday 10/31 :
Day one of testing (+/- 60 min) in extended homeroom
Wednesday 11/1:
Day two of testing (+/- 90 min) in testing schedule
Thank you in advance for your patience and flexibility!
From Mr. Pratt:
Coile visited Hilsman Wednesday and their top 10 chess players competed against ours in a tournament. After 6 rounds, Hilsman finished with 32.5 wins and Coile finished with 27.5 wins. Mark Gemao earned a silver medal for overall wins from an individual.
For students that did not make the top 10 from both schools, we had an individual tournament. Tom Martin earned the gold medal.
A big thanks to Ms.Gonzalez and our administrators for helping to make the tournament happen. Mr. Barton, Mr. Scott, and I are very proud of our kids. Please congratulate them when you see them.
From Ms. Ward:
Pathways to Success will start November 6. Applications will be available October 23rd and must be returned by October 26th
From Mr. Watkins:
Hilsman's Annual Moonlight Madness will be held on November 10, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Please volunteer and come and support our students, not only will I appreciate it but they will as well.
Sign up here: Moonlight Madness Sign-up
From Ms. Maxey:
Please make sure you are completing the reflections in your MYP units during collaborative planning.
Team Gora would like to thank all the Hilsman families , staff , and community members for supporting our Pumpkin Patch. We still have some pumpkins left. Please come and visit our Panthers Patch! Room 520.
Hilsman Fruit Sale -- October 16 thru November 15
Fruit will be delivered the week of December 11
Please see Team Gora (Dorsey, Gaertig, Picha, Zabetakis) or Ms. Seymour (FACS) for more information! All money raised will support student community based instruction and classroom activities.
From Mr. Hussain:
Mr. Hussain will be buying pizza for everyone who wants to plan after school on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. He will be available to co-plan during this time (and co-teach during a class if you want). Stop by his classroom (room 205) after school to check it out next Tuesday! His strengths include technology integration, smiling, and growing a beard.
From Mr. Hussain:
Mr. Hussain will be buying pizza for everyone who wants to plan after school on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. He will be available to co-plan during this time (and co-teach during a class if you want). Stop by his classroom (room 205) after school to check it out next Tuesday! His strengths include technology integration, smiling, and growing a beard.
Sunday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MS. MOORE!
Monday
October 30th PLC Day AGENDA
Tuesday
****8th Grade Milestones Field Test****
Connections: Suicide training with Ms. Moore during planning (8:30 am)
* RTI 1st plannings with Scott Emard for assistance with Branching Minds
** 2nd plannings: Mandated suicide training with Ms. Moore
Wednesday
****8th Grade Milestones Field Test****
District Social Studies Currriculum Planning in PL Room *** Collab planning will take place in the media center today only.
4pm Faculty Meeting
Thursday
1:45 - UGA Literacy Mentors with 6th graders
Friday
Silver House Party During 7th Period
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