Greetings Warrior Families and Happy Friday! The end of the semester has arrived. Thank you for your support this first semester as we continue our journey towards EXCELLENCE! Your Warrior has worked hard and deserves time off.

Our students will return to campus on January 9, 2025; please ensure that they arrive no later than 8:45 AM. Also, during the Spring semester, your support is needed to ensure that our students are present EVERYDAY as our campus goal for attendance is 97% and attendance directly relates to academic success. Please assist us in achieving this goal.

Finally, as we close out this week, if you have not completed the Free & Reduced lunch form, please take a moment and do so. Please go to www.schoolcafe.com/fbisd to access the form. Completing the form may provide you access to discounted internet rates, discounted rates for summer school, discounted athletic fees, etc. Families still needing to complete the form received an email and a call from the campus. Today is the final day to complete the form. Help HBMS reach 100% compliance!

Thank you for your continued support as we embark upon this journey towards EXCELLENCE. Have a wonderful holiday and prosperous New Year!

ONE TEAM, ONE GOAL:EXCELLENCE!! #GAMETIME

Mrs. Brooks

Proud HBMS Principal

Please be reminded that HBMS is not accepting deliveries of any kind this school year. Please work with your Warrior to develop an organization system at home to ensure that our Warriors remember all needed items (lunch, house keys, gym clothes, homework, instruments, etc.) as these items will not be permitted to be left at the front office.

As a reminder, be advised that parking along Hodges Bend Dr. WILL NOT be permitted. Fort Bend County police and Fort Bend ISD police will strictly enforce the NO PARKING zone between the hours of 2-4:45 PM; citations may be issued.

January:

School Board Appreciation Month

9-First Day of 2nd Semester (Students Return to Campus)

9-Spring Semester Expectations Assembly

9-Emergency Drills

13-MAP Testing WIndow Opens

14-Course Selection Night (6:00 PM Commons)

20-MLK Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

23-Career Day

28-Digital Citizenship Lesson

**Wednesday of each week-COLLEGE WEDNESDAY (wear a college shirt with jeans)**

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are pleased to share that all students in 6th-8th grade have completed the MAP Growth assessments for Reading, Math, and Science. These assessments provide a detailed view of your child’s progress in key academic areas, allowing us to better support their learning needs.

The results of these assessments are now available in Skyward. To review your child's reports, please log into your Skyward account and follow the steps outlined below.

Know the Signs: You can prevent gun violence and other harmful acts. Learn and share the warning signs from Sandy Hook Promise.

https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/blog/student-resources/know-the-signs-of-gun-violence/

Parents may contact Kim Littles directly for additional supports and information: (281) 327-3526.

• Students will be issued school I.D. cards Beginning August 14, 2024.

• Students will need to have their ID badges to board the bus to and from school Beginning August 19. 2024.

• I.D.s must be worn daily (all class periods).

Students must have I.D.s to:

• Attend extra-curricular activities (parents will attend with students).

• Participate in school events such as dances, pep rallies, field trips, field days, incentive parties.

• Failure to wear your I.D. daily may result in consequences.

Wearing Student Badges

• All students must display their Student ID badge during normal school hours on campus.

• The badge must be worn above the waist with the student’s picture clearly visible.

• ID badges should not be attached to student backpacks.

• Students are not allowed to place stickers or other objects that will obstruct their picture.

• Exceptions are afforded for students participating in vigorous activity related to recess or a PE credit class.

Student Badge use

• Student badges provide access to services within the building, including the following access/check-ins:

• Cafeteria meal payments

• Library services

• Entrance to campus events (dances, pep rallies, etc.)

• Entrance to games (parents must attend with student)

• Board the bus to and from school

Student Badge replacement

There are several reasons a student might need a replacement badge, and no badge replacement fee will be required for the following circumstances:

• Student enrolls at a new campus.

• Student appearance changes significantly

• Legal name change

The printing of a replacement for a student badge that is lost or damaged will result in a $5.00 fee that the parents will be expected to pay. Payment will be accepted online only.

• If a temporary ID is issued to the student there is no charge assessed.

• If a new lanyard is required, that will be given at no additional charge.

• No payments by cash, check or money order will be accepted at campus. Parents will be instructed of the proper way to find the fee in Skyward and pay it online.

Temporary ID Badges

• If a student arrives at school without a badge, they will be given a temporary wristband to wear during the school day.

• If a student reports to class without an ID, teachers will send them to their grade level AP suite at the beginning of their first period.

• The student must wear the temporary wristband all day.

• The temporary is for one day use only.

Student and staff safety is a priority at HBMS. Please note a few items as we launch the new year.

• FBISD also has other new procedures in place, such as exterior door audits, to make sure they are all functioning properly.
  
• Classroom doors will remain locked during the day. Students are taught to seek teacher permission before opening the door for any adult.
• Rhino locks are installed on all classroom doors. These locks are activated in the case of a Lockdown.
  
• All visitors will be required to show proper ID and be screened through our Raptor system before visiting any part of the campus.
  
• All DRILLS will be announced; students and staff have been taught that if an announcement is not made indicating a DRILL, that the situation is real.

Information regarding specific safety drills and emergency operation protocols may also be located via the following website: https://iloveuguys.org

All HBMS staff members and students have received training regarding the various protocols.

6th Grade

Associate Principal-Dr. LaToya Austin (LaToya.Austin@fortbendisd.gov)

Counselor-Taylor Blackmon (Taylor.Blackmon@fortbendisd.gov)

7th Grade

Assistant Principal-LaShonda Phillips (lashonda.phillips@fortbendisd.gov)

Counselor-Jasmin Stewart (Jasmin.Stewart@fortbendisd.gov)

8th Grade

Assistant Principal-Lawrence Cousin (Lawrence.Cousin@fortbendisd.gov)

Counselor-Taheera Shelton (Taheera.Shelton@fortbendisd.gov)

Principal-Brandi Brooks (Brandi.Brooks@fortbendisd.gov)

Attendance-Cynthia Nieto Lee (Cynthia.Nietolee@fortbendisd.gov)

Registrar-Cristal Gutierrez (Cristal.Gutierrez@fortbendisd.gov)

Nurse-Ramatoulaye Walker (Ramatoulaye.Walker@fortbendisd.gov)

Email: brandi.brooks@fortbendisd.gov
Website: www.fortbendisd.gov/hbms
Location: 16510 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-634-3000
Twitter: @HBMS_Warriors