Hilsman 6th Grade News: 6th Grade News: February 17-21, 2020

General News:

No School Monday:

Don't forget there is no school for students on Monday. Enjoy the long weekend and see everyone on Tuesday!

HilsMART:

Hilsman Middle School PTO would like to invite you to participate in our first ever HilsMART, a yard sale, vendor and talent show extravaganza! on SATURDAY, FEB 29 from 10am-2pm in the Hilsman cafeteria and halls.

SIGN UP to rent a table ($15 pre-pay or $20 day of event- register by Feb. 21) Bring YOUR stuff (yard sale items, crafts, art etc.) and sell them and KEEP ALL THE PROCEEDS. Your trash is another's treasure! Clean out or share your wares while supporting the mission of the Hilsman PTO - to enhance school spirit, support teachers and staff, and raise funds for student-focused initiatives like our new student leadership council.

Everyone in the community is welcome to rent a table (8ft) or come shop. We will have food vendors and entertainment. Set up begins at 8 am- doors open at 10. Students who attend will receive a coupon for a dress-down day! We also welcome business sponsors. Questions? Email

hilsmanPTO@gmail.com

Important Upcoming Dates:

2/17- Teacher Work Day (no school)
2/19- Spring Picture Day
2/29- HilsMART Event 10am-2pm
2/27-3/4- Scholastic Book Fair
3/4-3/5- Parent Teacher Conferences
3/5-3/13- Spring Break (no school)
4/10,4/13- Mid-Spring Break (no school)
Georgia Milestone Dates

4/20-4/22 - ELA
4/23-4/24 - Math

5/21- Last Day of School

Content News:

ELA News:

ELA is working on the Black History Paper and continuing our Milestone Practice/Study.

Dr. Marty and Mrs. Rucker's 4th Period Class received make-up work packets.

Math News:

Math will be continuing to learn about measures of center.

Science News:

Science is wrapping up unit 4 and preparing for the test.

Social Studies News:

Social Studies is reviewing and preparing for Unit 5 Test. The test is broken into two parts, both will be taken this week (Wednesday and Friday). Study guides are available in Google Classroom, and students will receive paper copies. Study Guides will be now be due on Friday, 2/21.

Connections News:

Family and Consumer Science News:

6th Grade FCS classes will continue to evaluate the different components of a healthy lifestyle; we will be reviewing food and kitchen safety procedures, and will begin to explore the factors involved in eating a balanced diet. Students will be viewing Osmosis Jones beginning on Tuesday, so please be sure to sign and return the video permission form if you have not already done so. Safety quizzes from Friday will be returned on Tuesday; students who got more than two questions wrong will need to review and retake the quiz before they will be able to participate in food labs. Please let me know if you have any questions about this policy.