For those of you who didn't order your supplies already, here are the school supply lists as presented to the PTO at the end of last year:
Sixth Grade
All students will need:
Two combination locks
One Trapper Keeper type notebook
Notebook dividers- 1 set
1 pencil bag that goes in the Trapper KeeperNotebook
paper-loose leaf to be kept in Trapper Keeper
Pencils for math
A hand-held pencil sharpener with a cover for shavings
2 blue ink pens
2 black ink pens
2 red ink pens
1 red paper folder with brads in the middle and pockets
1 yellow paper folder with brads in the middle and pockets
1 green paper folder with brads in the middle and pockets
1 blue paper folder with brads in the middle and pockets
1 pkg highlighters in yellow (Two highlighters is enough)
1 pkg colored pencils
All book bags must fit into the lockers and remain there during the day. We suggest buying the smallest book bag a Trapper Keeper and two books would fit into.
Wish list for teachers:
1 ream of computer paper
1 pkg dry erase markers
1 box tissues
1 bottle hand sanitizer
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Seventh Grade
4 – 1” binders each a different color
blue and black pens
regular pencils (not mechanical)
erasers
wide rule notebook paper
graph paper (1/2”)
compass
10 dividers
enclosed pencil sharpener
markers
colored pencils
highlighter
4 pencil bags which clips into each notebook
memo size (2”) sticky notes – 4 pack
inexpensive scientific calculator
rulers (need metric and standard measurements)
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Eighth Grade
3 ring binders (2 to 3)
Composition Notebooks (black & white marbled or colored ones)- paper is hard to tear out
Colored Pencils
Colored Marker
Rulers
Index Cards (2 packs)
Filler Paper
Spiral Notebooks (2)
Graph Paper
Scientific Calculator
Pencils
Pens (Black & Blue)
Teachers request:
Boxes of Tissue
Reams of Paper
Hand Sanitizer
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Orientation and other startup activities
I have had a few questions about these items. I have added a note.
Transition Camp for 6th Grade – Tuesday, August 5th, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. This is for students only.
Orientation – 6th Grade, Wednesday, August 6th , 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 This is for students and their parents
Orientation – 7th and 8th Grade, Wednesday, August 6th , 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. This is for students and their parents
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Band Registration is Monday, Aug 4, 2-7 pm in the Hilsman Band Room. Students can come play all the different band instruments. Instruments will also be available for lease or purchase.
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School starts Thursday Aug 7.
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First PTO meeting is Monday, Aug 18 at 6pm in the Media Center
Transition Camp for 6th Grade – Tuesday, August 5th, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. This is for students only.
Orientation – 6th Grade, Wednesday, August 6th , 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 This is for students and their parents
Orientation – 7th and 8th Grade, Wednesday, August 6th , 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. This is for students and their parents
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Band Registration is Monday, Aug 4, 2-7 pm in the Hilsman Band Room. Students can come play all the different band instruments. Instruments will also be available for lease or purchase.
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School starts Thursday Aug 7.
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First PTO meeting is Monday, Aug 18 at 6pm in the Media Center
Friday, July 18, 2008
August Orientation
Welcome back to Hilsman!
The following is the plan for orientation in early August
1. August 6- Grades 6-8 Orientation. 9:30 AM- 11:00 AM 6th grade and 7-8 will be from 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM. Parents will briefly meet staff and receive schedules, a similar format we have used in prior years.
2. August 5- (Tentative date) still working on time for Transition Camp for 6th graders only. Will finalize early next week and let community/parents know finalized dates, times and other pertinent information. Stay tuned for further information.
You will also be getting a mailing from the school.
The following is the plan for orientation in early August
1. August 6- Grades 6-8 Orientation. 9:30 AM- 11:00 AM 6th grade and 7-8 will be from 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM. Parents will briefly meet staff and receive schedules, a similar format we have used in prior years.
2. August 5- (Tentative date) still working on time for Transition Camp for 6th graders only. Will finalize early next week and let community/parents know finalized dates, times and other pertinent information. Stay tuned for further information.
You will also be getting a mailing from the school.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Summer Reading
Updated Summer Reading List
This is an updated list with specific titles for each grade. There is also a reading log.
Please encourage your child to read over the summer and record his/her reading on the reading log. Any completed logs should be turned in to his/her Language Arts teacher for the 2008-2009 school year for a quiz grade. Included is also the list for next year’s Battle of the Books.
List and Log are available at:
http://hilsmanpto.googlepages.com/resources
This is an updated list with specific titles for each grade. There is also a reading log.
Please encourage your child to read over the summer and record his/her reading on the reading log. Any completed logs should be turned in to his/her Language Arts teacher for the 2008-2009 school year for a quiz grade. Included is also the list for next year’s Battle of the Books.
List and Log are available at:
http://hilsmanpto.googlepages.com/resources
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Summer Activities
Here are some summer activities to consider
Summer reading list
We have posted the summer reading list on our webpage: http://hilsmanpto.googlepages.com/resources
The list includes next year's Battle of the Books selection. Hilsman has been the County Champ for the last four years so plan on next year and start your reading early.
Summer swimming
East Athens Swim Team
SUMMER 2008
Where: Green Acres/Crestwood Pool
635 Brookwood Drive
Athens, GA 30605
Who: boys and girls ages 4-18
When: Mid May thru July
For more information please visit our websitewww.greenacrespool.org or 706-354-4412
Parents meeting on Monday May 19 at 6pm at the pool
• Come join the fun this summer, while learning and improving your swim skills
• Quality coaching, supervised, and safe for all ages.
• Promote a positive attitude and good sportsmanship.
• Encourage family involvement
• Swim a thon to earn swim prizes such as goggles and swim suits
• Practices in the mornings and evenings Monday thru Friday. Come to as many as you can. You are not required to attend all practices.
• You do not need to be a member of the Green Acres Pool to join the swim team
• Come and make new friends and join old ones.
• Strive for healthy competition while having fun
The Athens Farmers' Market: Local and Sustainable
I want to invite you to come visit a new bigger, better farmers'market as it opens this Saturday at Bishop Park. It will feature our farmers' best pick of fresh sustainably-grown produce as well as local hand-made and home-made crafts, direct-trade coffee, freshly baked breads and other treats. The market will run every Saturday from May17th to the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Hours of operation will be8am to 1pm.
In honor of its opening we will have a Grand Opening Celebration onMay 17th and we invite you to attend!
Interested in selling produce or local hand-made/home-made crafts at the market? Need a map to Bishop Park? Visit http://www.athensfarmersmarket.net for more information!
Summer reading list
We have posted the summer reading list on our webpage: http://hilsmanpto.googlepages.com/resources
The list includes next year's Battle of the Books selection. Hilsman has been the County Champ for the last four years so plan on next year and start your reading early.
Summer swimming
East Athens Swim Team
SUMMER 2008
Where: Green Acres/Crestwood Pool
635 Brookwood Drive
Athens, GA 30605
Who: boys and girls ages 4-18
When: Mid May thru July
For more information please visit our websitewww.greenacrespool.org or 706-354-4412
Parents meeting on Monday May 19 at 6pm at the pool
• Come join the fun this summer, while learning and improving your swim skills
• Quality coaching, supervised, and safe for all ages.
• Promote a positive attitude and good sportsmanship.
• Encourage family involvement
• Swim a thon to earn swim prizes such as goggles and swim suits
• Practices in the mornings and evenings Monday thru Friday. Come to as many as you can. You are not required to attend all practices.
• You do not need to be a member of the Green Acres Pool to join the swim team
• Come and make new friends and join old ones.
• Strive for healthy competition while having fun
The Athens Farmers' Market: Local and Sustainable
I want to invite you to come visit a new bigger, better farmers'market as it opens this Saturday at Bishop Park. It will feature our farmers' best pick of fresh sustainably-grown produce as well as local hand-made and home-made crafts, direct-trade coffee, freshly baked breads and other treats. The market will run every Saturday from May17th to the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Hours of operation will be8am to 1pm.
In honor of its opening we will have a Grand Opening Celebration onMay 17th and we invite you to attend!
Interested in selling produce or local hand-made/home-made crafts at the market? Need a map to Bishop Park? Visit http://www.athensfarmersmarket.net for more information!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Next Year's Math, end of this year, summer fun
Next Year's Math Curriculum
We will have an informational meeting about the Middle School Mathematics Curriculum for next year on Monday, May 19 at 6:00 PM in the Media Center. You will find out from Instructional Services background information and detail as we prepare for next year. This will be informative and will last about 1 hour. This is for Hilsman Parents as the school requested this meeting for the families of Hilsman.
Band Concert
There is a Band Concert tonight (May 13) in the school gym
End of Year Ceremonies
End of the year ceremonies will be held the first of next week. Sixth grade on Monday, Seventh grade on Tuesday and Eighth grade on Wednesday. Details later this week.
Swim Team
If your student is interested in learning to swim better and to compete as well, please consider joining the East Athens Swim Team for the summer. Parent meeting is Monday May 19 at 6pm at the Green Acres Pool, 650 Brookwood Dr. For more information see greenacrespool.org or call 706-354-4412
We will have an informational meeting about the Middle School Mathematics Curriculum for next year on Monday, May 19 at 6:00 PM in the Media Center. You will find out from Instructional Services background information and detail as we prepare for next year. This will be informative and will last about 1 hour. This is for Hilsman Parents as the school requested this meeting for the families of Hilsman.
Band Concert
There is a Band Concert tonight (May 13) in the school gym
End of Year Ceremonies
End of the year ceremonies will be held the first of next week. Sixth grade on Monday, Seventh grade on Tuesday and Eighth grade on Wednesday. Details later this week.
Swim Team
If your student is interested in learning to swim better and to compete as well, please consider joining the East Athens Swim Team for the summer. Parent meeting is Monday May 19 at 6pm at the Green Acres Pool, 650 Brookwood Dr. For more information see greenacrespool.org or call 706-354-4412
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Hilsman News, etc
History Essay
Mike Xiao, one of Hilsman’s 8th graders, is one of four finalists in the state for the Georgia history essay contest hosted by Georgia Voyager Magazine. He has been invited to an award ceremony at the Capitol with Gov. Perdue. Please congratulate Mike. Also, many thanks to Ms. Turner who helped review the essays submitted by our students.
Yearbooks
The deadline for ordering Hilsman Yearbooks is TOMORROW - May 1. Cost is $30.
Dress Code Policy
The Board of Education wants to hear from you! On May 8, the BOE will make a final decision regarding a dress code for students and teachers in Clarke County Schools and they want parent input. To let the BOE know your opinions, go to www.clarke.k12.ga.us/home/, click on "In the News: BOE Seeks Input on Dress Codes," click "Proposed Student Dress Code Policy" to read the dress code, and then type and submit your response in the space provided.
School Supplies
Order forms for next year's school supplies went home with current sixth and seventh graders. Please turn in your completed orders asap. Deadline is next Fri May 9.
Mike Xiao, one of Hilsman’s 8th graders, is one of four finalists in the state for the Georgia history essay contest hosted by Georgia Voyager Magazine. He has been invited to an award ceremony at the Capitol with Gov. Perdue. Please congratulate Mike. Also, many thanks to Ms. Turner who helped review the essays submitted by our students.
Yearbooks
The deadline for ordering Hilsman Yearbooks is TOMORROW - May 1. Cost is $30.
Dress Code Policy
The Board of Education wants to hear from you! On May 8, the BOE will make a final decision regarding a dress code for students and teachers in Clarke County Schools and they want parent input. To let the BOE know your opinions, go to www.clarke.k12.ga.us/home/, click on "In the News: BOE Seeks Input on Dress Codes," click "Proposed Student Dress Code Policy" to read the dress code, and then type and submit your response in the space provided.
School Supplies
Order forms for next year's school supplies went home with current sixth and seventh graders. Please turn in your completed orders asap. Deadline is next Fri May 9.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Academic Team
The academic team spent the day Saturday in Eatonton at an invitational academic bowl tournament.There were 18 teams from Georgia and Hilsman captured 1st place. They won all 7 roounds and scored the highest number of points. Please congratulate the following students when you see them:
Cathy Deng
Xing Gao
Mike Xiao
Morgan Smith
Anise Crane
Maggie Bergmann
Jonathan Williams
Evan Knox
Akshay Hariani
C-Team Baseball
We wrapped up our season on Saturday by losing 3-1 to Oconee’s 9th grade/JV team in the first game and defeating them 8-5 in the second game by scoring 5 runs in the sixth inning. These kids fought all day and I am very proud of them. These 7th and 8th graders from Hilsman and Coile played exceptionally well despite facing 9th and 10th graders all season. With that in mind, an overall 5-8 record is a huge accomplishment. If you were not able to see these guys, you missed some really good baseball. We thank you all for your support and encouragement. Please congratulate the guys when you see them
Dress Code Survey
The Board of Education wants to hear from you!On May 8, the BOE will make a final decision regarding a dress code for students and teachers in Clarke County Schools and they want parent input. To let the BOE know your opinions, go to www.clarke.k12.ga.us/home/, click on "In the News: BOE Seeks Input on Dress Codes," click "Proposed Student Dress Code Policy" to read the dress code, and then type and submit your response in the space provided.
School Supplies
School supply order forms were due to go home with current sixth and seventh grade students today. Deadline for orders is Friday May 9.
The academic team spent the day Saturday in Eatonton at an invitational academic bowl tournament.There were 18 teams from Georgia and Hilsman captured 1st place. They won all 7 roounds and scored the highest number of points. Please congratulate the following students when you see them:
Cathy Deng
Xing Gao
Mike Xiao
Morgan Smith
Anise Crane
Maggie Bergmann
Jonathan Williams
Evan Knox
Akshay Hariani
C-Team Baseball
We wrapped up our season on Saturday by losing 3-1 to Oconee’s 9th grade/JV team in the first game and defeating them 8-5 in the second game by scoring 5 runs in the sixth inning. These kids fought all day and I am very proud of them. These 7th and 8th graders from Hilsman and Coile played exceptionally well despite facing 9th and 10th graders all season. With that in mind, an overall 5-8 record is a huge accomplishment. If you were not able to see these guys, you missed some really good baseball. We thank you all for your support and encouragement. Please congratulate the guys when you see them
Dress Code Survey
The Board of Education wants to hear from you!On May 8, the BOE will make a final decision regarding a dress code for students and teachers in Clarke County Schools and they want parent input. To let the BOE know your opinions, go to www.clarke.k12.ga.us/home/, click on "In the News: BOE Seeks Input on Dress Codes," click "Proposed Student Dress Code Policy" to read the dress code, and then type and submit your response in the space provided.
School Supplies
School supply order forms were due to go home with current sixth and seventh grade students today. Deadline for orders is Friday May 9.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Recognition and lots more
Battle of the Books
I want to thank the wonderful 8th grade team, The Dittos, for bringing the battle trophy back to Hilsman for the 4th year in a row…..
The Dittos are: Erica Carlson, Anise Crane, Morgan Smith, Cathy Deng, and Rae Kretzer.
These young ladies were so awesome! They kept their cool through some tough questions, and even challenged a question with success. I am so proud of this team! I will miss them next year!!!
Congratulate these students when you see them (from CeCe Layson)
Oratorical winner
Asher Hill, a 7th grader, placed 2nd at the district level of the
Optimist Oratorical Contest.
Dress Code Policy
The Board of Education wants to hear from you!
On May 8, the BOE will make a final decision regarding a dress code for students and teachers in Clarke County Schools and they want parent input. To let the BOE know your opinions, go to www.clarke.k12.ga.us/home/, click on "In the News: BOE Seeks Input on Dress Codes," click "Proposed Student Dress Code Policy" to read the dress code, and then type and submit your response in the space provided.
Yearbooks
The deadline for ordering Hilsman Yearbooks is May 1. Cost is $30.
Youth Conference
Solid Foundation: Climbing the Rock to Success
Barrow County Youth Conference 2008
WHAT: A one day conference for middle and high school students. Topics focus on making healthy choices in all areas of life. Event includes keynote speakers and workshops on topics such as healthy relationships, dating violence, STDS/HIV education, the effects and consequences of drugs and alcohol, fitness and nutrition, career planning, goals, and teen laws.
WHEN: Thursday, June 12, 2008
8:45AM-3:30 PM (Registration starts at 8:00 AM)
Pre-registration encouraged.
WHERE: Westside Middle School, 240 Matthews School Road, Winder
COST: Free including lunch and lots of gift packs for early registrants
Students from any county welcome. call 770/307-3011, EXT. 232 OR 770/868-4035
School Supplies
Order forms for next year's school supplies will be distributed to current 6th and 7th grade students in their language arts classes next Monday. Deadline for return of orders is May 9. Your 6th graders will get a form labeled as 7th grade and your 7th graders will receive forms labeled as 8th grade since these supplies will be delivered to them on the first day of the next school year.
I want to thank the wonderful 8th grade team, The Dittos, for bringing the battle trophy back to Hilsman for the 4th year in a row…..
The Dittos are: Erica Carlson, Anise Crane, Morgan Smith, Cathy Deng, and Rae Kretzer.
These young ladies were so awesome! They kept their cool through some tough questions, and even challenged a question with success. I am so proud of this team! I will miss them next year!!!
Congratulate these students when you see them (from CeCe Layson)
Oratorical winner
Asher Hill, a 7th grader, placed 2nd at the district level of the
Optimist Oratorical Contest.
Dress Code Policy
The Board of Education wants to hear from you!
On May 8, the BOE will make a final decision regarding a dress code for students and teachers in Clarke County Schools and they want parent input. To let the BOE know your opinions, go to www.clarke.k12.ga.us/home/, click on "In the News: BOE Seeks Input on Dress Codes," click "Proposed Student Dress Code Policy" to read the dress code, and then type and submit your response in the space provided.
Yearbooks
The deadline for ordering Hilsman Yearbooks is May 1. Cost is $30.
Youth Conference
Solid Foundation: Climbing the Rock to Success
Barrow County Youth Conference 2008
WHAT: A one day conference for middle and high school students. Topics focus on making healthy choices in all areas of life. Event includes keynote speakers and workshops on topics such as healthy relationships, dating violence, STDS/HIV education, the effects and consequences of drugs and alcohol, fitness and nutrition, career planning, goals, and teen laws.
WHEN: Thursday, June 12, 2008
8:45AM-3:30 PM (Registration starts at 8:00 AM)
Pre-registration encouraged.
WHERE: Westside Middle School, 240 Matthews School Road, Winder
COST: Free including lunch and lots of gift packs for early registrants
Students from any county welcome. call 770/307-3011, EXT. 232 OR 770/868-4035
School Supplies
Order forms for next year's school supplies will be distributed to current 6th and 7th grade students in their language arts classes next Monday. Deadline for return of orders is May 9. Your 6th graders will get a form labeled as 7th grade and your 7th graders will receive forms labeled as 8th grade since these supplies will be delivered to them on the first day of the next school year.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Track results
Congratulations to the Hilsman Track team
Results of the Athen's Area Event held 4/14 at Athens Christian
Area Champions
GIRLS
100 meter – Breeana Taylor
200 meter – Breeana Taylor
Shot put – Fredrea Gilbert
BOYS
100 meter – Kiuan Dean
110 hurdles – Davon Carter
4x100 relay – Atavious Foster, Maurice Stephens, D’shun Johnson, Kiuan Dean
Area Finalists
GIRLS
100 meter – 2nd, Brittany Howard
400 meter – 3rd, Brittany Taylor
4x100 relay – 2nd, Breeana Taylor, Brittany Howard, Brittany Taylor, Timuia Smith
4x 400 relay – 3rd, Amber Cox, Timuia Smith, Breeana Taylor, Brittany Taylor
Long Jump – 3rd, Brittany Howard
Shot Put – 2nd, Phileadra Minor
Area Finalists
BOYS
200 meter – 2nd, Kiuan Dean
400 meter – 3rd, Jason Ye
800 meter – 2nd, Jason Ye
3200 meter – 2nd, Jason Ye
4x400 relay – 2nd, Jason Ye, Ben Sims, Maurice Stephens, Kiuan Dean
Results of the Athen's Area Event held 4/14 at Athens Christian
Area Champions
GIRLS
100 meter – Breeana Taylor
200 meter – Breeana Taylor
Shot put – Fredrea Gilbert
BOYS
100 meter – Kiuan Dean
110 hurdles – Davon Carter
4x100 relay – Atavious Foster, Maurice Stephens, D’shun Johnson, Kiuan Dean
Area Finalists
GIRLS
100 meter – 2nd, Brittany Howard
400 meter – 3rd, Brittany Taylor
4x100 relay – 2nd, Breeana Taylor, Brittany Howard, Brittany Taylor, Timuia Smith
4x 400 relay – 3rd, Amber Cox, Timuia Smith, Breeana Taylor, Brittany Taylor
Long Jump – 3rd, Brittany Howard
Shot Put – 2nd, Phileadra Minor
Area Finalists
BOYS
200 meter – 2nd, Kiuan Dean
400 meter – 3rd, Jason Ye
800 meter – 2nd, Jason Ye
3200 meter – 2nd, Jason Ye
4x400 relay – 2nd, Jason Ye, Ben Sims, Maurice Stephens, Kiuan Dean
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