General News
Q1 Progress Reports
Progress Reports for Quarter 1 went home on Wednesday this past week. If you have not signed and returned the progress report envelope, please do so as soon as possible, as we are planning to use the same envelopes all year to help track progress. These progress reports provide the 4.5 week notice of how your child is progressing in their classes for this quarter. If you have questions or concerns about your child's grades, please reach out to your child's teacher(s) - a full 6th grade faculty contact list is provided at the bottom of this blog. Please check Parent Portal frequently so that we can address any academic concerns early!
No School for Students Friday, September 20th
Don't forget that there is no school for students this Friday, September 20th as it is a teacher workday. Enjoy the long weekend, everyone!
Hilfest
The first Hilfest at our new building will be on Saturday, October 5th from 10:00am-1:00pm! More info is forthcoming, but mark your calendars and stay tuned!
Hilsman Healthcare Center
The doctor is in at Hilsman and Gaines! The Hilsman Healthcare Center, located behind the gym, will have its grand opening on October 8th. All students and staff at Gaines Elementary will soon have easy access to sick visits, well visits, immunizations, dental services, counseling services, and more. For more information, check out this article written by one of our very own Hilsman alumni!
Fall Picture Day
Fall Picture Day at Hilsman will be October 11th. Flyers will be coming home soon with more information!
Girls Soccer Opportunity
This fall, Athens United will be holding practices for all players interested in playing soccer. The practices will be held at Whit Davis Elementary. The focus of the training sessions will be enhancing athletes' technical and tactical skills. Fall practice is open to all players enrolled in Clarke County Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. We hope players attend as many practices as possible. The cost for the entire season is $50 for elementary, and $100 for middle and high schoolers. This is an excellent opportunity to receive some great coaching and practice, especially for girls not already playing organized soccer. For more information, please email Coach West (the Cedar Shoals girls soccer coach) at westj@clarke.k12.ga.us, or see Mr. Naughton in Room 502 at Hilsman for a flyer with more info.
Content News
Math News:
Check back soon for Math News!
ELA News:
In ELA students will be reading Freak The Mighty all week and focusing on Theme and Central Idea!
Science News:
In science we will continue our study of the inside of the Earth focusing on plate tectonics. Students will also be given a study guide for their first unit test coming up in a few weeks.
Social Studies News:
In Social Studies, students will be learning about European culture and the different languages spoken there. They will also be learning about the major religions practiced in Europe, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
Progress Reports for Quarter 1 went home on Wednesday this past week. If you have not signed and returned the progress report envelope, please do so as soon as possible, as we are planning to use the same envelopes all year to help track progress. These progress reports provide the 4.5 week notice of how your child is progressing in their classes for this quarter. If you have questions or concerns about your child's grades, please reach out to your child's teacher(s) - a full 6th grade faculty contact list is provided at the bottom of this blog. Please check Parent Portal frequently so that we can address any academic concerns early!
No School for Students Friday, September 20th
Don't forget that there is no school for students this Friday, September 20th as it is a teacher workday. Enjoy the long weekend, everyone!
Hilfest
The first Hilfest at our new building will be on Saturday, October 5th from 10:00am-1:00pm! More info is forthcoming, but mark your calendars and stay tuned!
Hilsman Healthcare Center
The doctor is in at Hilsman and Gaines! The Hilsman Healthcare Center, located behind the gym, will have its grand opening on October 8th. All students and staff at Gaines Elementary will soon have easy access to sick visits, well visits, immunizations, dental services, counseling services, and more. For more information, check out this article written by one of our very own Hilsman alumni!
Fall Picture Day
Fall Picture Day at Hilsman will be October 11th. Flyers will be coming home soon with more information!
Girls Soccer Opportunity
This fall, Athens United will be holding practices for all players interested in playing soccer. The practices will be held at Whit Davis Elementary. The focus of the training sessions will be enhancing athletes' technical and tactical skills. Fall practice is open to all players enrolled in Clarke County Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. We hope players attend as many practices as possible. The cost for the entire season is $50 for elementary, and $100 for middle and high schoolers. This is an excellent opportunity to receive some great coaching and practice, especially for girls not already playing organized soccer. For more information, please email Coach West (the Cedar Shoals girls soccer coach) at westj@clarke.k12.ga.us, or see Mr. Naughton in Room 502 at Hilsman for a flyer with more info.
Content News
Math News:
Check back soon for Math News!
ELA News:
In ELA students will be reading Freak The Mighty all week and focusing on Theme and Central Idea!
Science News:
In science we will continue our study of the inside of the Earth focusing on plate tectonics. Students will also be given a study guide for their first unit test coming up in a few weeks.
Social Studies News:
In Social Studies, students will be learning about European culture and the different languages spoken there. They will also be learning about the major religions practiced in Europe, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
Social Studies students will also be taking their first major test this Thursday, September 19. All students will receive a study guide in class on Monday to use throughout the week to prepare for class.
Connections News
Art:
Spanish:
Next week, 6th graders will finish their 3D graffiti names and then start on the next project of making posters with statements of empathy. :)
Students will be learning how to say what we like and do not like to do. We will learn what infinitives and negatives are, and we will have a unit 1A vocabulary quiz on Tuesday.
Family & Consumer Science:
Family & Consumer Science:
Monday 9/16: Start Unit 3--Nutrition and Food Safety overview
Tuesday 9/17: Bacteria and handwashing
Wednesday 9/18: Kitchen dangers and safety procedures
Thursday 9/19: Safety and sanitation quiz
Friday 9/20: No school for students
PE:
Monday: Final Fitnessgram Makeups
Tuesday: New Game called Tchoukball
Wednesday: Tchoukball
Thursday: Activity Day
Friday: NO SCHOOL!
6th Grade Faculty
Math
Ms. Olabisi Oyeyemi, oyeyemio@clarke.k12.ga.isMr. Kyle Smith, smithk5@clarke.k12.ga.us
Ms. Natasha Thompson, thompsonn@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mr. Ernest Watford, watfordn@clarke.k12.ga.us
ELA
Ms. Chantal Brown, brownch@clarke.k12.ga.usMs. Edwina Holden, holdene@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Dorothy Jones, jonesd@clarke.k12.ga.us
Ms. Verne Rucker, ruckerv@clarke.k12.ga.us
Science
Mr. Corey Holland, hollandc@clarke.k12.ga.usMr. Josh Truitt, truittj@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mr. Randall Watkins, watkinsra@clarke.k12.ga.us
Social Studies
Ms. Morgan Archer, archerm@clarke.k12.ga.usMr. Miller Barnett, barnettm3@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mr. Steven Engelsen, engelsens@clarke.k12.ga.us
