General News
CCSD Reopening Updates
CCSD will reopen for in-person learning on a phased-in schedule, beginning February 15, 2021. Virtual learning will continue to be offered for all students. Based on this schedule, Hilsman will be reopening for face-to-face learning on March 22nd.
Parents/Guardians can still change the instructional model for their student (in-person or virtual).
Buildings will be closed on Wednesdays for deep-cleaning and to allow time for contact tracing.
Schools will communicate with parents/guardians regarding specific instructional updates for their building.
Click to view the meeting video and presentation from the BOE Work Session (2/5/21).
Reopening resources: CCSD - Reopening Guidebook and CCSD - School Reopening Infographic.
Student Instruction Model
Parents/Guardians have the option to change the selection previously made for their student’s instructional model.
If you want to keep your initial preference, you do not need to do anything.
If you want to change the instruction model, log in to your Infinite Campus account beginning on Monday, February 8th, to modify it. Note: Your initial choice will be shown.
Please make any changes by Thursday, February 11.
Click here to read the latest updates from CCSD, sent out to the community on Friday January 15th. (Spanish version)
COVID 19 Updates
FROM OUR HILSMAN NURSE RAVENELL
NURSE RAVENELL'S GUIDE TO COVID-19 SAFETY
COVID-19 SAFETY TIPS: THE 3 WS FROM PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL
Student Meals
CCSD will continue to provide free student meals during virtual learning (either at curbside locations or via bus routes). Multiple days worth of food is provided. No meals will be provided on Monday, January 18, 2021 (student holiday).
Monday February 8th, Wednesday February 10th, and Friday February 12th
Curbside locations (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.):
Chase Street Elementary
Clarke Middle
Hilsman Middle
Timothy Road Elementary
Whitehead Road Elementary
Winterville Elementary
Bus Delivery To be added to a bus route for meal delivery, contact the Transportation Department: Phone: 706-548-6971 | Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Community Resources
Please click here to view community food resources for families.
The Northeast Health District has a free COVID-19 testing and vaccination drive-through at 355 Oneta Street in Athens. Appointments are required. Click here or call 706-340-0996 to make an appointment.
Credit Recovery Has Begun!
Credit Recovery started last week for students who failed one or more classes in Quarter 1 or Quarter 2. Students participating in Credit Recovery will meet on Zoom with teachers after school to work on assignments and bring up their former grades. If you have any questions or concerns about your child participating in Credit Recovery, please contact your child's teachers. In order to remain in the program, students must finish 50% of their assignments for Credit Recovery by February 19th, 2021.
Spring Conferences
It's almost that time! Spring conferences are just around the corner. For 6th and 7th grade students, conferences will be held 2/15-2/19. 8th Grade conferences, which are especially exciting because 9th grade schedules are being chosen, will be help in March. More information about conferences will be coming next week.
Media Center Updates
"How to Get Hilsman eBooks! Panther families, we have a good selection of eBooks with many more on the way. Click here for super easy instructions to share with your kids on how to access them quickly from any device."
Technology Repair Request Form
If students are having technology issues, please fill out this form. Mrs. Neace and Mrs. Gonzalez are working around the clock to address each request and help make sure everyone's devices are working properly!
School Calendar Reminders
The 2021-22 academic year is scheduled to be approved at the February 11, 2021, Board of Education meeting.
Please be aware of the following upcoming dates and events. Note that this list will continue to be added to each week as more events are planned and scheduled, and also that some of these dates are subject to change:
2/1- Credit Recovery begins
2/11- Deadline to select your student's instructional model (Virtual or F2F)
2/19- Conference Day for 6th/7th grade
2/25- CSHS Rising 9th Grade Parent Night
3/5- Last Day of Credit Recovery
3/10- Quarter 3 ends
3/11-3/12- Student/Staff Holiday (No School)
3/15- Quarter 4 begins
3/22- Hilsman Reopens
4/2-4/9- Spring Break (No School)
4/30- PSAT for 8th Graders
5/20- Last Day of School
Calling All Artists! Hilsman T-Shirt Design
We are looking for students to submit a new "Hilsman Swag" t-shirt design! Design chosen will be on all of Hilsman's Spring Swag! Please email designs to Mrs. Hensley at hensleyh@clarke.k12.ga.us by February 7th.
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.
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Content News
Math News:
Accelerated Math with Mrs. Breedlove:
Monday: Writing & Evaluating Expressions (M5T1L2 6th gr standards)
Tuesday: Writing & Evaluating Expressions (M5T2L1 7th gr Standards)
Wednesday: Using Distributive Property to Generate Equivalent Expressions
(M5T1L3 6th gr standards)
Thursday: Rewriting Expressions with the Distributive Property (M5T2L2 7th Grade standards)
Friday: Combining Like Terms (M5T2L3)
6th Grade Math News:
Monday- Find a quantity of a percent
Tuesday-Study Guide for Module 2 post test
Wednesday- Review study guide
Thursday-Module 2 post test
Friday-Complete Module 2 post test
ELA News:
Monday- Comma and pronoun usage; Introducing claims and evidence
Homework- Turn informational essay graphic organizer into essay
Tuesday- Comma and pronoun usage; Identifying claims and evidence in stories
Homework- Turn informational essay graphic organizer into essay
Wednesday- Comma and pronoun usage; Citing evidence to support claims
Homework- Turn informational essay graphic organizer into essay
Thursday- Comma & pronoun usage; Reteaching/ individualized learning on evidence & claims
Homework- Turn informational essay graphic organizer into essay
Friday- Reading an informational text, determining the claim, citing evidence.
Quiz on comma usage & Informational essay due!
Science News:
***Unit 3 Multiple Choice test Monday, 2/15
****Unit 3 Constructed Response Tuesday, 2/16
Monday: Soil horizons, Unit 3 One-pager assigned
Tuesday: Unit 3 Review
Wednesday: Unit 3 Review
Thursday: Study Guide check, One-pager due!
Friday: Unit 3 Review
Social Studies News:
Check Google Classroom for updates!
6th Grade Connections News
6th Grade Life Academy:
Tutoring is available with Mrs. Jernigan on Tuesday and Thursday during 21st CCLC from 4:30-5:45. Please email Mrs. Jernigan if you are interested in participating in this opportunity.
STEAM Math Support:
Monday: Using LCM to add and subtract fractions
Tuesday: Using LCM to add and subtract fractions
Wednesday: Using LCM to add and subtract fractions
Thursday: Legends of Learning Review Game
Friday: Progress Monitor
STEAM Focus for February: Famous Black Americans in STEM fields
Orchestra News:
*Reminder for parents: Please make sure the instruments are being taken care of at home. I have had several broken and damaged instruments returned to the school for repair over the past week. Instruments should NEVER be kept in a car or outside. They should be left zipped up in the case when your student is not practicing or playing. Thank you!*
Monday: Music Monday with our Black History Month Artist of the Week, Kevin Day
Tuesday: Theory Tuesday with Finger Numbers and Note Names
Wednesday: Work it Wednesday with #10, 11, and 12
Thursday: Technique Thursday with the Left Hand
Friday: Fun Friday with a Playing Quiz
Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS):
Please see Mrs. Jones's Google Classroom for class updates.
Agriculture:
Please see Mr. Brav's Google Classroom for class updates.
Art:
Please see Mrs. Hensley's Google Classroom for class updates.
Business/Computer Science:
Please see Mr. Lingerfelt's Google Classroom for class updates.
Band:
Please see Mrs. Camp's Google Classroom for class updates.
6th Grade Faculty:
Team A:
Barnett, Miller (Social Studies) barnettm3@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29507)
Brown, Chantal (ELA) brownch@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29506)
Jaggie, Christian (Math) jaggiec@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29352)
Truitt, Joshua (Science) truittj@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29366)
Team B:
Dunston, Alphonso (Social Studies) dunstona@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29554)
Kann, Lacey (ELA) kannl@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29303)
Seymour, Erin (Science) seymoure@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29405)
Smith, Kyle (Math) smithk5@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29409)
Team C:
Benson, Levita (Math/Science) bensonl@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29353)
Rucker, Verne (ELA/Social Studies) ruckerv@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29307)
EXC/STEAM:
Breedlove, Jolayne (Accelerated Math/STEAM) breedlovej@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29454)
Culliver, Daniel (Social Studies EXC) culliverda@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29516)
Holcomb, Brandie (Science EXC) holcombb@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29359)
McGreevy, Laura (ELA EXC) mcgreevyl@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29356)
Oyeyemi-Smith, Olabisi (Math EXC) oyeyemio@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29305)
ESOL:
Marty, Melanie martym@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29248)
6th Grade Life Academy:
Dillard-Jernigan, Tanya dillardjernigant@clarke.k12.ga.us (Ext. 29360)
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