General News
Saturday School
Saturday School will begin on February 2nd. This is an excellent opportunity for ALL students to prepare for the Georgia Milestones by working with their teachers in a relaxed, small-group setting. Saturday School will operate on a rotating schedule so that students get to see multiple teachers and review multiple subjects each time. Transportation is also provided. If you would like your child to attend or would like more information, have them get an application from from their teacher, or contact either the front office or Ms. Ward
Saturday School will begin on February 2nd. This is an excellent opportunity for ALL students to prepare for the Georgia Milestones by working with their teachers in a relaxed, small-group setting. Saturday School will operate on a rotating schedule so that students get to see multiple teachers and review multiple subjects each time. Transportation is also provided. If you would like your child to attend or would like more information, have them get an application from from their teacher, or contact either the front office or Ms. Ward
(wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Family Education Series #4: Nacho Night!
Hilsman Families are invited to join us in the HMS Cafeteria on Wednesday, January 30th from 6-7:30 for a Q&A panel about the parent portal, upcoming testing, teen behavior management strategies, and more!
Free nacho bar and child care--bring the whole family!
Career Academy Showcase
The Career Academy Showcase and Community Dinner will take place on Thursday, January 31st. This event is great for those interested in learning about CTAE and other career pathways offered in CCSD and by the Career Academy.
Scoliosis Screening
Scoliosis screening letters went home last week and are due by February 8th with a parent and doctor signature. Nurse Chambers has received several letters that only have a parent signature and not a doctor's. Below is a video for families to view on how the process will go at school on February 26th and 27th.
The Career Academy Showcase and Community Dinner will take place on Thursday, January 31st. This event is great for those interested in learning about CTAE and other career pathways offered in CCSD and by the Career Academy.
Scoliosis screening letters went home last week and are due by February 8th with a parent and doctor signature. Nurse Chambers has received several letters that only have a parent signature and not a doctor's. Below is a video for families to view on how the process will go at school on February 26th and 27th.
Panther Prowl
April 7th. Here is the registration link: https://www.active.com/
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
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
Black History Month Program
The Hilsman Black History Month presentation will take place on Thursday, February 21st from 6:00-7:00pm. Any students interested in performing, participating, or assisting with the presentation, please see Mr. Blake or Ms. Page!
The Hilsman Black History Month presentation will take place on Thursday, February 21st from 6:00-7:00pm. Any students interested in performing, participating, or assisting with the presentation, please see Mr. Blake or Ms. Page!
Be sure to check Ms. Tolbert's Panther Nation News Blog, as it contains news, announcements, and information for the entire school!
Content News
Math
Math
In preparation for the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment; sixth grade students will be given a weekly big 20 in Mathematics which will be due each Friday. This will count as a homework assignment. The expectation is for every student to be proficient (80% or higher).
The 6th grade math department also use Friday's as a Milestones prep day. Sample questions are provided and students are provided with ample think time before responding. Students are encouraged to practice their speed and math facts at home.
Please assist your child and encourage him or her to complete and submit the assignment on time.
If there are any questions feel free to contact your child's Math teacher. The standard that students will cover this week is 6.G.4: Represent three-dimensional figures using nets made up of rectangles and triangles, and use the nets to find the surface area of these figures. Apply these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.
- Binder checks on Friday
- Quiz on Thursday over surface area/nets.
- Tutoring with Mr. Smith will be held on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30-8:00am.
ELA
Students need to continue to do their reading logs. We will be writing an informational essay Monday-Wednesday. Thursday and Friday we will read our novel Hatchet and take focused notes.
- Binder checks on Wednesday
Science
Students in Ms. Rohrbach's class will continue Unit 4, learning about Earth's oceans, including subsurface topography and ocean motions. Mr. Watkins/Ms. Fox's class will review over the water cycle.
- Binder checks on Thursday
- Tutoring on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00pm with Ms. Rohrbach
Social Studies
Students will continue their Latin American Government and Economics unit this week!
- Binder checks on Tuesday
- Tutoring/Make-up Day with Ms. Archer on Tuesdays from 3:50 - 5:00pm.
Spanish
Students will continue with Unit 1: The Spanish Alphabet this week.
- Unit 1 Test on Friday, February 1.
- Tutoring with Ms. Willingham on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00pm - 5:30pm.
Advanced Spanish
Students will continue with Unit 6 and learning about articles in Spanish.
- Tutoring with Ms. Willingham on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:00pm - 5:30 pm.
Ag Science
Due to class splits while Mrs. Martin was at Regional Science Fair- SAE Checks will be on Monday! No excuses you have another 2 days to finish 1 hour and take 1 picture of you working on your project. There are tons of resources and videos posted on Google Classroom.
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!
Nursery Landscape and Agriscience Fair- Practices Monday 4:00-5:00, Thursday 7:15-8:00 am.
6th Grade Faculty:
Math:
Kyle Smith, smithk5@clarke.k12.ga.us
Natasha Thompson, thompsonn@clarke.k12.ga.us
Olabisi Oyeyemi, oyeyemio@clarke.k12.ga.us
ELA:
Brandon Brock, brockb@clarke.k12.ga.us
Dorothy Jones, jonesd@clarke.k12.ga.us
Vern Rucker, ruckerv@clarke.k12.ga.us
Edwina Holden, holdene@clarke.k12.ga.us
Science:
Zinetta Fox, foxz@clarke.k12.ga.us
Rachel Rohrbach, rohrbachr@clarke.k12.ga.us
Randall Watkins, watkinsra@clarke.k12.ga.us
Social Studies:
Morgan Archer, archerm@clarke.k12.ga.us
Corey Holland, hollandc@clarke.k12.ga.us
Steven Engelsen, engelsens@clarke.k12.ga.us
Spanish:
Laura Viera, vieral@clarke.k12.ga.us
Summer Willingham, willinghams@clarke.k12.ga.us
Enjoy the weekend and go panthers!
