General News

Schedule for This Week

As we prepare to head into Spring Break and as teachers are due to receive their second shot of the Covid-19 vaccine, please note the schedule for this week:

Monday: Regular day

Tuesday: Regular day

Wednesday: Virtual learning for all students, periods 6-7 asynchronous

Thursday: Asynchronous for all students

Friday: No school for students (teacher workday)

F2F Reminders

We had a great first week back for in-person learning this past week! Virtual learning will continue to be an an option offered for all all students. Please see below for more details about our reopening:

Click here for Hilsman's School Website
Click here to view the slideshow from Hilsman's Mid-Year Open House with info on safety precautions, dress code, schedules, etc.
Click here to read details about the schedule for returning students to in-person learning

CCSD Announces Return to In-Person Learning 5 Days a Week

Earlier this week, CCSD announced that beginning the week of April 12th, students who are signed up for in-person learning will be in school for the full 5 days each week. This means that after Spring Break, there will be no more Virtual Wednesdays. Students who have elected to remain Virtual will still remain Virtual. Please click here to read the full memo from the district.

Important Upcoming Dates

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:

3/26-5/7: Q3 Credit Recovery
4/1: Asynchronous Day for all HMS students
4/2-4/9: Spring Break (No School)
4/19-4/29: Milestone Testing

Monday 4/19: ELA Section 1
Tuesday 4/20: ELA Section 2
Wednesday 4/21: Math
Thursday 4/22: 8th Grade Science
Friday 4/23: Social Studies
Tuesday 4/27: High School Science EOC
Thursday 4/29: High School Algebra I EOC

5/20: Last Day of School

Milestones Testing

Per the state board of education, we will be taking the 2021 Georgia Milestones this spring. This means that all students must take the Milestones tests UNLESS their parent/guardian OPTS THEM OUT OF TESTING. Families may choose to opt their child out of testing with no penalty.

So that we can create a safety plan for students who will be taking the tests in-person at Hilsman, we need to know the exact number of students who will be participating. We are asking all families to fill out the following Google Form in order to help us create our testing plan:

2021 Milestones Preference Decision

Families are also welcome to contact their child's teacher(s) or administrators with their decision to opt out of Milestone testing.

CCSD Weekly Update - 3/26/21

Click here to read the district's Weekly Update newsletter.

Bus Transportation App

The Edulog Parent Portal mobile app provides the latest information on the planned time and location of the student’s school bus stop. It can show the school bus position and give an alert as the bus nears the bus stop.

Download the Edulog Parent Portal from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Search for “Edulog Parent Portal” and choose the app with the blue/white icon. Once you have the app downloaded, sign up using your email address. Make sure you have the student name, DOB, school, and student ID number. Click here for additional information.

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

Healthy Every Day

As we welcome students back to our schools, please review these important

reminders about health and safety measures.

Reopening Resources:

● CCSD - Reopening Guidebook / SPAN

● CCSD - School Reopening Infographic / SPAN

● CCSD - COVID-19 Health & Safety Procedures Presentation / SPAN / Video

● CCSD - Reopening Information Session (10/28/20) - Presentation / Video

Health Reminders:

● Barrow Elementary students show how to wash your hands!

● CCSD Video - Healthy Every Day

● Wear Your Mask Video / SPAN

● Symptom Checklist - Before You Head to School

Free Student Means:

CCSD will provide free student meals during virtual learning (either at curbside locations or via bus routes). Multiple days worth of food will be distributed (see dates below).
Bus Schedule
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.

Wednesday, March 31

Curbside Schedule

Monday, March 29
Wednesday, March 31

Curbside Locations (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

Barnett Shoals Elementary
Barrow Elementary
Chase Street Elementary
Cleveland Road Elementary
Fowler Drive Elementary
Howard B. Stroud Elementary
J.J. Harris Elementary
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary
Timothy Road Elementary
Whit Davis Elementary
Whitehead Road Elementary
Winterville Elementary (Coile families may pick up food here)
Clarke Middle
Hilsman Middle

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.

CCSD Hiring Substitute Teachers

Consider supporting your community while receiving amazing employee perks

as a substitute teacher:

● Flexible Schedule

● Health Benefits & 401(k)

● Ongoing Training Opportunities

● Exciting Bonus Program

For information, contact: Suprena Bailey

sbailey@ess.com / 706.457.9074.

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."

"The Hilsman Online Spring Book Fair has launched and runs through March 8th! Contact Mrs. Gonzalez if you need help with the online site.

Here's the link to check it out. Hilsman Online Spring Book Fair Homepage

Scholastic Book Fair Sneak Peek

Technology Updates

Students and Families, remember to pick up your devices as soon as possible after you are contacted and made aware of their availability. Also, please be aware that our library and technology staff are experiencing alarmingly high rates of repair requests, and are running low on replacement devices for students. Please be sure you are taking extra care with your devices and their charges as well. 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!

GoGuardian Parent App Now Available

On Monday Feb. 22, the GoGuardian Parent App will be available to all families. This app will allow parents and guardians the opportunity to monitor their child's browsing activity, as well as control over school-issued devices during out-of-school hours. More info will be shared by the district on Monday.

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:

4/12-5/07: Q3 Credit Recovery
4/1: Asynchronous Day for all HMS students
4/2-4/9: Spring Break (No School)
4/19-4/29: Milestone Testing

Monday 4/19: ELA Section 1
Tuesday 4/20: ELA Section 2
Wednesday 4/21: Math
Thursday 4/22: 8th Grade Science
Friday 4/23: Social Studies
Tuesday 4/27: High School Science EOC
Thursday 4/29: High School Algebra I EOC

5/20: Last Day of School

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: Review of Module 7

Tuesday: Module 7 Summative

Wednesday: Mathia and GMAS Review Project

Thursday: Mathia and GMAS Review Project

*Units 5 and 7 in Mathia should be completed ASAP

6th Grade Math News:

Monday: Writing equations involving variables

Tuesday: Solving equations involving percentages

Wednesday: Recognizing equivalent equations

Thursday: Asynchronous quiz on equations

ELA News:

Monday- Background knowledge on Mahatma Gandhi and Jane Addams

Tuesday- Summative on Gandhi and Addams stories

Wednesday- Test corrections

Thursday- Review for Milestones

Science News:

6th Earth Science blog info:

Monday: Study guides due!

Tuesday: Unit 4 Part 1 Exam

Wednesday: Review test materials

Thursday: Retake of Unit 4 Part 1 Exam

Social Studies News:

Monday: Unit 6 Review

Tuesday: Unit 6 Re-Test

Wednesday: Asynchronous Assignment: Unit 7 TIP Chart

Thursday: Asynchronous Assignment: Unit TIP Chart

Friday: Student Holiday

6th Grade Connections News

STEAM Math Support:

Monday: Design Egg Protector

Tuesday: Test Egg Protector

Wednesday: Work on Missing Assignments

Thursday: Work on Missing assignments

*A link to a doc with graded assignments is posted in Google Classroom, please check infinite campus and complete any of those assignments that are missing*

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!*

* The Music Honors Society at Clarke Central High School is giving FREE music lessons to all students wishing to attend on Zoom on Wednesdays after school for more information and to sign up for a lesson time, visit their Google Form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeizeJTCQTcDylg8tcGyhDq9wsuEmMbL-aIntWHQFqMc2iMlg/viewform?gxids=7628