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November 17, 2023

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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

November 20-24 Thanksgiving Break (no school)

December 1 - LAST DAY to turn in past due assignments for credit

December 15 -Last day of semester 1

December 16-January 2 - Winter Break

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School Hours and Important Times

Office Hours: 8:15 - 4:15

Instructional Hours: 8:55-4:05

Arrival: Please do not drop off students prior to 8:25 AM. We cannot provide supervision of students prior to 8:25, therefore students may not enter until this time.

Breakfast: 8:25 - 8:55 AM

Students should be in class by 8:50 AM.

Dismissal is at 4:05 PM.

Walkers/Car riders are dismissed first, followed by bus riders.

Bus students are dismissed in the order that buses arrive.

Car line: Students must enter/exit a vehicle at the sidewalk area. Please pull forward as far as possible to keep the car line moving. All students must be picked up by 4:25 PM.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

We would like to wish all of our families a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving holiday! Our school family would like to express our gratitude for everyone who shares in making our school a safe, happy place for learning and growing. We are grateful for our school community!

Attendance Matters ALL DAY, EVERYDAY

If you haven't done so already, now is a great time to check in on your child's school attendance. You can do so via the parent portal. Click HERE to sign up. Daily and on time attendance is crucial to your child's academic success and future! 🙂

WHEN DO ABSENCES BECOME A PROBLEM?

GOOD ATTENDANCE: 5 or fewer absences

WARNING SIGNS: 6 to 10 days

CHRONIC ABSENCE: 10 days or more

Have a planned absence or emergency? Contact the school to request a "participate remotely" day. Students can use up to 5 per semester and the day be considered "present"!

Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance! School success goes hand in hand with good attendance!

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Holiday Hero Food Drive

The Holcomb Bridge PTA Caring and Sharing Committee kicked off the annual Season of Giving with a Food Pantry Drive in November. Thank you for your generosity as we have seen many items coming in to support the drive. We will leave the Sign Up Genius open during the holiday break. If you still wish to participate, items can be brought to school Monday after the break.

This support and generosity by so many helps make Holcomb Bridge the best middle school around!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA4A922A7F49-45851462-season

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HBMS Chorus is having a See's Candy Fundraiser!

The boxes we are selling are $11 and 50% of the proceeds will go back to our chorus to pay for our accompanist for performances, transportation, sheet music, and other various chorus needs!

They are the perfect gift!

https://www.yumraising.com/secure/holcombbms_holcomb_bridge_chorus3/MerIvi3606/

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FBLA Fall Leadership Conference

HBMS had 4 students attend the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Fall Leadership Conference at the University of Georgia this past week. The students interacted with other members from across the state and had the opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills. Thank you to our FBLA sponser, Ms. Sanderson, as well as Coach Kanter for driving the bus!

Pictured left to right: Sophia Barragan, Aadya Chintapandu, Kynnedi Hagood, and Camryn Jones

Performing Arts Celebration

Band, chorus, and orchestra students enjoyed an after-school celebration at Main Event in Alpharetta to celebrate their accomplishments during this semester. Students were able to enjoy all the games, activities, food, and most importantly, friendship! Thank you to our directors Mrs. Ivie, Mr. Dial, and Ms. Reeves for making this possible.

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Winter Baseball Camp

The CHS Baseball Program is holding a Winter Baseball Camp the first weekend in December.

It’s for ages 7 years through 8th grade. Click the link for more information!

https://app.picklejuiceapp.com/a/ureg/open/event/2B8B24A5

Georgia Parent Survey - please help us reach our participation goal!

Your opinion matters! Tell us about your experiences with the district and our school by filling out the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) Georgia Parent Survey required by the Georgia Department of Education.

This survey provides a foundation for your school’s Climate Star rating score and is part of the CCRPI. These climate scores are an important indicator of culture and climate within each school in the district. Each school will receive a 1-5 star rating, with five stars representing an excellent school climate, and one star representing a school climate most in need of improvement. The surveys are anonymous and confidential and will remain open through Friday, December 15. To access the CCRPI survey, click here.

Our school will LOSE CCRPI points from the state if we do not meet the parent participation goal. Please help us by letting us hear from you!

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FCS Family Matters Celebration

Hello FCS Families! Get ready for the ultimate blast this November because it's National Family Engagement Month, and we're gearing up for our second annual "Family Matters" extravaganza – just for YOU!

Here's What's Cooking:

It's In the Bag! A Family Cooking Adventure
Starlab
Chinese Brush Painting
Vision Board Workshop
Microsoft Translation Workshop
HBCU Dance Boot Camp
Battle of the Drones

Expect fantastic vendors, mind-blowing entertainment and fabulous giveaways. Did we mention family fun? You can't miss it! Two nights of learning fun and with over 25 sessions. To see session descriptions please visit our website. www.fultonschools.org/FamilyEngagementMonth

Save the Date:

Feldwood Elementary School** | Nov 29 | 4:30-8:00 p.m.

Registration is a must to secure your spot in this epic celebration as spaces are limited! Please RSVP now and find out more at www.fultonschools.org/FamilyEngagementMonth by Nov 1 to guarantee your family's place at the event of the year and get set for unforgettable memories – see you there!

Events in our Community*

*These events are not sponsored by Holcomb Bridge Middle School or Fulton County Schools, but may be of interest to the families in our community.

Bridges/North Atlanta Cotillion

WHO is invited to attend?

The Bridges/North Atlanta Cotillion is a dancing and manners program for 7th and 8th Grade students in the Elkins Pointe, Haynes Bridge, and Holcomb Bridge Middle School districts. Students from all schools are welcome. Please share with other families who might be interested.

WHAT will my student learn?

For 7th graders, basic ballroom and popular dance (shag, swing, free style, line dances and traditional slow dances) will be taught, as well as the important social skills and social media/technology etiquette the students will need to know now and throughout their lives. The season will culminate with two parties - a Showcase as parents observe all their child has learned, and a 1950's Sock Hop for all students.

For the 8th graders, the classes will review the basics taught in the year one grade program and learn many new dances including Latin, Swing, and the Hustle. Etiquette topics include job interviews, dating and the ever-popular Table Manners! The 8th grade program will end with a Dinner Dance that brings all their new skills into practice. New students are always welcome in the 8th grade class.

The classes provide a wonderful peer group activity in a local facility, and most of all, the students have FUN!

WHAT is The Cotillion Group?

The Cotillion Group is a well-respected and widely known organization that has taught students across the metro Atlanta Cotillion and social skills for over 30 years. The program offers a wonderful opportunity for your children to gain confidence in the many social and professional events they'll be facing in their upcoming high school years and beyond.

Please see additional details below.