The Buccaneer Bulletin

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11/19 - Beginning Band Fall Demonstration

11/20

• FCA
• Basketball vs. LTMS (Boys @ LTMS, Girls @ HBMS)

11/21 - Lifeguard Health Education Parent Information Night via Zoom
11/22 Day of Service

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and supported our recent event! Your generosity made a huge impact, helping us raise significant funds for our school. And the best part? The kids had an absolute blast!

Next week, we’ll be celebrating our wonderful staff at HBMS with our annual Pie Collection! This is a great opportunity for us as parents to show our appreciation for all the hard work and dedication our teachers and staff put into making our school a special place.

Please see below flyer for details.

Thanks!

HBMS PTO

Day of Service is a week away on Friday, November 22nd. This is one of our favorite days of the year as our entire student body goes out into our community to complete various service projects. You will be receiving an email from your student's Grow Time teacher detailing the location and information for your student's service site.

Please remember that all students will be off campus providing service to the community from approximately 9:00am until 2:00pm. If you have any appointments scheduled for that day, you may want to reschedule as you will not be able to pick them up during that time period.

Pick up for appointments will only be open from 2:00pm until 3:40pm when our dismissal closes. Please make note of the following:

• We can not guarantee that all students will be back on campus by 2:00pm.
  
• Students will still be participating in community service activities once they are back on campus.
• In year's past, there have been waits of 30-45 minutes or more to pick up your student. Please plan accordingly.
• If you are not listed as a student's guardian or emergency contact, we can not release the student to you. Emergency contacts can be updated in Skyward Family Access prior to 11/22/24.

As part of science and health TEKS, teacher facilitators use Lifeguard curriculum for 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students to learn about the human reproductive system, abstinence, and human sexuality. The program's goal is to empower teens with medically accurate information and practical tools to help them make healthy decisions, build healthy relationships, and (following TX legislative guidelines) postpone sexual involvement until marriage.

Lifeguard Health Education Parent Information Night

Date: Thursday, November 21st, 2024

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Zoom Link & Registration

*Please note that the parent information presentation will be recorded and shared for those that are unable to attend*

6th Grade - HBMS Opt-in / Opt-Out Parent/Guardian Form

7th Grade - HBMS Opt-in / Opt-Out Parent/Guardian Form

8th Grade - HBMS Opt-in / Opt-Out Parent/Guardian Form

Parents can also register to view the curriculum here.

We are thrilled to announce the official launch of our school’s new social media accounts this year! This is an exciting step forward in connecting with our community and sharing all the wonderful things happening at Hudson Bend Middle School.

You can follow us on:

• Instagram: @hbmsbuccaneers
• Facebook: Hudson Bend Middle School

We’re looking forward to using these platforms to highlight the amazing work of our students and staff. We have some fun plans in store to make our pages engaging and full of school pride!

Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to share all the fantastic things we’re doing together!

The HBMS Pom Squad competed in the American Dance and Drill Team Halftime Showcase earning a division 1 rating and Best Jazz Routine. Congratulations to all the Dancers and Mrs. Truett!!

Come support the HBMS Theatre department by attending their Fall Show, Thursday December 5th. Admission is free! Donations are welcome.

Please help out families in need by donating to LTlov's Green Santa program via the links below or dropping off unwrapped new toys in the box in the Front Office lobby.

Hello HBMS Families,

Our nurse will be conducting hearing & vision screenings for the entire 7th grade on November 21st. She is in need of volunteers to help make this day run smoothly. If you are available to help please review the available slots below & click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Hudson Bend PTO

Midterms will be held the final week of school before Winter Break 12/17-12/20. Students cannot take midterms early. Midterm make-ups will be on 1/6/25 at 9am in the HBMS Library.

Did an HBMS teacher or staff member do something outstanding for your child? Use the Form below to submit a staff shout out! This will be shared with our entire staff and printed to hang in our front office to highlight the great things teachers are doing. Thank you for helping me encourage our amazing HBMS staff!

Homework Help is a quiet work session facilitated by faculty members for students to get help with and complete class assignments. Please see the details below:

Homework Help AM

Days: Monday - Friday

Time: 7:20am - 8:20am

Location: Room 201 (across from the main gym)

*Before school Homework Help has a bilingual teacher available for support!*

Homework Help PM

Days: Monday - Thursday (not offered Friday afternoons)

Time: 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Location: Room 201 (across from the main gym)

Homework Help Expectations

• Personal smart devices are not allowed to be used during this time.
• School work only - no games or socializing
• Remain in Homework Help entirety of assigned time
• Leaving early requires teacher to speak with parent

What is the Buc Lounge?

A place where any and all students are welcome to “shop” confidentially for free items they need.

What does the Buc Lounge include?

Food, personal care items, clothing, shoes, and school supplies.

Want to donate to the Buc Lounge to provide for our students who need it? Click the link below!

It's back! For the third consecutive year, Lake Travis ISD Superintendent of Schools Paul Norton is excited to share "Norton's Notes," a weekly update with news, notes, and shoutouts across the District. Stay informed - check out "Norton's Notes!"

While our campus leadership team works collaboratively with all students and teachers, the following information should help you reach the appropriate administrator or counselor for your child's grade level should a question or concern arise. We are committed to serving our students and appreciate the opportunity to work together with families to support our learners.

Principal

Laura Keogh

6th Grade

Assistant Principal: Brian Gill

Counselor: Kendall Sealy

7th Grade

Assistant Principal: Tatiana Chavez

Counselor: JoAnna Janecek

8th Grade

Assistant Principal: Clark Fredrickson

Counselor: Dana Page

Stay up-to-date with campus events and activities by reading the weekly Buccaneer Bulletin. If you missed one, head over to the HBMS website under the principal page to view current and past newsletters. Feel free to share these newsletters with friends and family.

Please note that The Buccaneer Bulletin is sent to the email addresses you have listed in Skyward Family Access. If you are not receiving weekly newsletters, please verify that your information is correct in Skyward or reach out to our registrar, Tami Gonzalez, at gonzalezt@ltisdschools.org for further assistance.

Website: ltisdschools.org/HBMS
Location: 15600 Lariat Trail, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-533-6400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltisdschools