HAWK TALK
Hawk Talk
April 12, 2024
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
April 22- May 10 Milestones Testing
May 10 - LAST day to turn in missing assignments for credit
May 13-16: Student laptop collection
May 21 - Remote Learning Day for students
Save the Dates:
May 20: 7th grade awards at 10:15 AM; 6th grade awards at 2:00 PM
May 22: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at Centennial HS (1:00 PM)
School Hours and Important Times
Office Hours: 8:15 - 4:15
Instructional Hours: 8:55-4:05
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.
NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH!!!
Did you know April is National School Library Month? Next week, we're celebrating with a library spirit week full of raffles, challenges, prizes, and dress-up days!
Get ready for the theme days in advance by checking out the scheduled themes above-- stop by the Nest each day to show off your outfit and enter that day's spirit contest. You can also join the celebration by heading to the Nest during 4 th period to participate in fun activities and challenges each day.
BUT WAIT....there's more! The Nest is hosting daily Reader Raffles next week-- every day is another chance to win a free book! Stop by in the morning before first period to pick up your raffle ticket for the Reader Raffle drawing each day and listen to the announcements at the end of the day to see if you won.
There are SO MANY chances to win, have fun, and show your love for our school library next week-- we can't wait to celebrate with you!
Student Laptops - Important for Milestones Testing Dates!
Each student has the opportunity to be issued a laptop for school use. We need parents to help us improve the number of students who come to school daily with a charged laptop. We do NOT have loaner laptops available for students in our inventory. Create a routine at home for students to plug in their laptop each night before bed, and bring their laptop to school every day! Thank you for your support.
Milestones Testing Schedule
All students will be taking the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade assessments beginning April 22. This test is an important measure of your child's grade-level progress. Attendance on these dates are important. Please help your student arrive on time and ready to focus on doing their best on the test on the designated testing days.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
The theme this year is โBuilding a Hopeful Future, Together.โ Strong support systems help families thrive! Support can come from family, friends, neighbors, and others in the community. Together we can strengthen families and prevent child abuse and together we can make it easier for families to access support services and learn how to identify and build on family strengths. By providing all families with equal opportunity and access to the support they need, we can help improve the safety and well-being of children and youth across the country.
To learn more, please access www.childwelfare.gov/preventionmonth
#BuildingTogether #CAPMonth2024 #HopefulFutures
๐ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! ๐
HBMS is requesting volunteers to help with Vision Screening (Part 2) in April. We have approximately 150 students who will be getting a FREE eye exam during the school day. Thank you in advance!!
You may sign up here:
HBMS Volunteer Opportunity: HBMS Vision Screening (Part 2) (signupgenius.com)
CELEBRATING OUR 8TH GRADERS!
Hello 8th grade families,
We're excited about the end of the school year and celebrating our students. Here's information we want to share to make this a special time for our school community.
8th Grade Class Party
Please mark the calendar for a Glow Party on Friday, May 17, after school, held in the gym. PTA is asking families for a voluntary $20 donation to help cover the costs of dinner and entertainment.
Congratulations Yard Sign
Yard signs recognizing the HBMS Class of 2024 are now available for purchase. Signs can be picked up starting on April 29. You may also buy a sign that the school will gift to another student.
Promotion Ceremony
Save the Date - Class of 2024 promotion ceremony at Centennial High School on May 22 at 1 pm.
Thank you for making this a wonderful and memorable time for the students as we prepare to send them to high school.
8th Grade Parents - Please consider supporting Centennial HS PTA
The Centennial High School PTSA is looking for volunteers for the 2024/2025 school year. There are several positions available with varying levels of commitment.
The Board of Directors meets one time a month from approximately 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Joining the board is a great way to get insight into the school's direction and to be able to work directly with school leadership on events and contribute to the success of the school. The opportunities truly are endless to make Centennial an even greater place for our children! If you are interested in either a board position or a chair position, please email Marci Saunders, at Parliamentarian@CentPTSA.org.
Get involved, know your school, the leaders and MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND BE PROUD TO BE A CENTENNIAL KNIGHT!
We are currently looking for the following Board of Directors positions:
-Co-President - This Person will work directly with the other Co-President-Elect, Heather Mines and is a 2-year position. There will be plenty of training provided. In cooperation with the other Co-President, the position oversees and coordinates the work of the board, presides at the board meetings, serves as the official contact, communicator and representative of the PTSA, and works with other PTSA leaders to connect families, school and community to support student success.
-VP of Communications - This Person works with their committee chairs to communicate with the Centennial parents via Membership Toolkit and all social media outlets regarding events and general school and district information. They will also update and maintain the PTSA website to include campaign and ad creation for social media platforms, maintaining communication lists, etc. This person will be trained on the Membership Toolkit platform. A technical background will really help in this position.
-VP of Academic Enrichment - This person is responsible for the following chair person positions: Exceptional Children/CBI, mini grants, Principal's Honor Roll Breakfast, Reflections, PTSA Scholarships, College and Career Center Support, and Grant Writing/Applications.
-Director of Community Events & Fundraising - This is a NEW board position to the PTSA and we are excited to have someone who is enthusiastic about creating fun events for our Knight community! This person will be responsible for the coordination of fun, engaging activities where the community can be involved and help support our efforts. They will oversee events, spirit nights and all fundraising efforts. They will work directly with the Co-Presidents and Treasurer to coordinate events that will ensure that the fundraising profits meet the budget for the year. They will work directly with the Treasurer to track and validate the budget line items throughout the year.
We also have the following chair person positions available:
- National School of Excellence (October)
- PTSA Reports for North Fulton County (Jan-Mar)
- Caring and Sharing (year-round)
- Reflections (Oct/Nov)
- Family Engagement (year-round)
- Wellness Wednesday Co-Chair (year-round)
- Business Partner Relations (year-round)
- Open House Coordinator (June-Aug)
...And even more. The positions vary in time commitment, ability to work from home, time of year the position is needed, etc.
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! ๐
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!
Happening in our Community (Non-school sponsored events)
Who can I contact for help?
Kim Kapella, Assistant Principal, 6th Grade administrator
470-254-8422
Hannah Milligan, 6th grade counselor
470-254-8425
7th Grade:
Kenneth Greene, Assistant Principal, 7th grade administrator
470-254-2423
Hannah Milligan, 7th grade counselor - GIRLS
470-254-8425
Glenn Johnson, 7th grade counselor - BOYS
470-254-8424
8th Grade:
Jennifer Cassidy, Principal, 8th grade administrator
470-254-5285
Glenn Johnson, 8th grade counselor
470-254-8424
Student Records/Enrollments/Withdrawals/Immunizations:
Ansel Comer (bilingual - Spanish)
470-254-8428
Bilingual Parent Liaison (Spanish):
Maria Baron
470-254-8427
Front Office - Attendance/Absence Excuses:
Sarah James
470-254-5280
Clinic (Bilingual/Spanish)
Lina Nava
470-254-8438
navadeparral@fultonschools.org
Special Education Services
Leslie Mason
470-254-8444
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/holcombbridgems
Location: 2700 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-5280
Twitter: @HolcombBridgeMS