General News:
First Week of School!
We are so excited to finally meet each other and be together, even if it is only online for now. Our focus this week will just be on getting to know each other, learning how to use different features in Zoom, making sure students and families have the materials they need, and going over class procedures and expectations. We know that virtual school is a huge change for everyone, and we want to make sure that students feel comfortable before diving right into academic content!
How Can I Stay Updated?
Check your email. Hilsman will use Campus Messenger to email parents/guardians all school-wide announcements. Follow these directions to sign up:
Go to bit.ly/ccsdportal1 to learn how to create a parent portal account (Spanish version: bit.ly/ccsdportal1esp)
Update your Campus Messenger settings with the directions at bit.ly/messengersettings
Sign up for the Hilsman PTO page for more frequent updates. Search Facebook for "Hilsman Middle School PTO, Athens GA"
Check Google Classroom for class announcements.
Google Classroom
This will be your child's "home base!" All materials and assignments will be posted to Google Classroom, which is our school-wide platform. Assignments, instructions, calendars, emails, and Zoom links will be posted in each student's Google Classroom account. Students must check Google Classroom every day!
How Can I Support My Student?
You are the most important person in helping your student succeed, and we want you to partner with us so we can help students be as successful as possible.
Help your student establish a routine that includes a consistent bedtime and wake-up time.
Help them establish a consistent place to work during class with a table/desk.
Help your student find a consistent place for school materials so they always know where their materials are. Help them organize their materials and/or papers for each class.
Headphones will be very helpful if there is more than one student attending class from home.
Fridays are Student Support Days - No Class
Classes will not meet on Fridays. Teachers will still be available at their usual Zoom links for additional support and tutoring, and teachers will also be assigning work for students to complete on their own. For specific questions or to set up a time to meet, contact a teacher!
Hilsman Syllabus Signature Form
Each content in each grade across Hilsman is using a Google Form for both students and parents/guardians to fill out indicating that they have the syllabus for each of their classes. Your child's syllabus in each class should be posted on Google Classroom for you to view. When you and your child have had a chance to read through them, please go to bit.ly/hmsform2 in order to "sign" all of the syllabi!
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Hilsman Website
For all other general info, please refer to the Hilsman Homepage. Don't hesitate to contact any of your child's teachers if you ever have any questions or concerns. We are here to help! A full contact list of the 6th Grade Faculty is located at the bottom of this blog post.
Content News:
Connections News:
Monday: No school- Labor Day
Tuesday: Overview of syllabus, classroom expectations and getting to know each other
Wednesday: Review class norms, Google classroom walkthrough, Spanish introductions
Thursday: Spanish Introductions contd., Greetings in Spanish
Friday: Virtual Support Day, tutoring available
6th Grade Faculty
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