The Buccaneer Bulletin

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11/2 - Region 32 Choir Clinic/Concert

11/6 - Basketball vs Bee Cave (Boys @ BCMS, Girls @HBMS)

11/7 - Raising Cane's Spirit Night - Mention HBMS when ordering

11/8

• Stringapalooza for Beginning Orchestra
• APEX Big Event Day

11/11 - Veteran's Day Assembly
11/12 - Special Services Family Engagement Night

Our APEX PTO Fundraiser officially kicked off this week, leading up to the super fun Color Games Event on Friday, November 8th!

Check out the flyer below for all the details. Students are gathering donations to support our awesome school. This year, all the funds raised will go towards Teacher Grants, our PTO budget, and fun Staff Appreciation events.

Any student who raises $30 by next Friday gets to join in on the Color Games fun!

Let’s make this a blast!

Check out this quick video to learn about all about the program and get a glimpse into all the fun that is happening this week and next!

The final big event for APEX is this coming Friday, November 8, 2024.

We need volunteers from 1:45pm to 4:30pm to help get students checked-in, with the Games on the field, and then cleanup.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.

Thank you! ;)

HBMS PTO

The HBMS Choir performed on October 20th at a benefit concert for Lake Travis Crisis Ministries. This event helped raise funds for LTCM's food and financial aid programs.

Did you know...October was dyslexia awareness month?

On our campus Sharon McMichael provides dyslexia services to identified students.

For more information on dyslexia & related disorders, please refer to this handout (Spanish) and the LTISD website.

You must mention the HBMS fundraiser at the register.

On November 11, 2024, the Hudson Bend Middle School Fine Arts department will host a Veterans Day Ceremony for the student body and veterans in our school community.

HBMS parents/guardians/grandparents that are Veterans are invited to the ceremony as well as community members. We have limited space in the gym, so not ALL parents are invited to the ceremony. We will have seating for Honored Guests who RSVP using the below form.

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

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.

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