HAWK TALK
April, 21 2023
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
May 4 - HBMS/PTA Spring Fling
May 11 - Art Show and Chorus Concert
May 18 - Band Concert
End-of-Year Awards Cermonies:
Grade 6: Wednesday, May 24 at 1:00 PM
Grade 7: Wednesday, May 24 at 9:30 AM
Grade 8: Thursday, May 25 at 10:00 AM - new time!
Georgia Milestones Testing
There is no opt out for testing this school year. Our school must have all students participate in order to avoid being penalized by the state on our CCRPI score. We appreciate parent support in encouraging students to do their best work on the test.
Daily Class Schedule Week of April 24
Daily Class Schedule Week of May 1
Please remind students to charge laptops daily!
School Hours and Important Times
Office Hours: 8:15 - 4:15
Instructional Hours: 8:50-4:05
Breakfast: 8:20 - 8:45 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 riders are called in the order that buses arrive on campus (load and go).
No checkouts allowed after 3:45 PM
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 4:20 PM.
Missing/Late Work Deadline is May 9
Spring Fling May 4
Please note: this is a family event. All students in attendance must be accompanied by the adult who is driving them home. NO student drop-offs.
Staff Appreciation Week May 8-12
Holcomb Bridge PTA celebrates our star-studded staff on May 8-12. Parents, if you'd like to help make this an award-winning week, please donate via the QR code on the flyer below or at
Need a new laptop charger???? Fines temporarily reduced!
During our last device check this week, we had a large number of students report that they are currently missing their device chargers. Due to a special and temporary opportunity we've received recently, the fine for lost chargers has been lowered to $10 from now until the end of this school year.
Parents and guardians, please check in with your child to see if they know where their charger is; they will need to return it at the end of the school year during device collection and will likely need it during the Milestones assessment as well.
Have a student who can't find their charger? Head to Online School Payments on the HBMS website to pay online or bring $10 into the media center. Your child's lost charger will be paid for, and a new one will be issued to get them through to the end of the year.
8th Grade Celebrations
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES:
8th Grade students have less than 30 school days until transition to high school. Several fun activities are planned to celebrate our 8th graders.
8th Grade Celebration Signs are available now through April 30th. The cost is $25. Signs are double sided and lawn stakes are included. Available in both English and Spanish. Order yours today for pickup the week of May 15th. https://hbmspta.memberhub.com/store/items/404543
The 8th Grade Party will be held on Friday, May 19th 12:30-3:30pm. This is an epic event for our students to have fun and enjoy their final days of middle school. DJ, Photo Booth, games and activities plus a delicious lunch will be provided. This event is open for all 8th grade students at no charge; however, any donations to help make this an awesome memory for our students is appreciated. https://hbmspta.memberhub.com/store/items/845413
8th Grade Awards and Promotion Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 25 at 10:00 am. Please save the date!
Centennial HS Softball Tryouts May 15-18
WHO: Rising 9th grade Girls
WHEN: Tryouts May 15th- 18th
4:45-6:00
WHERE: Centennial High School
CONTACT: Coach Aimee Berencsi 480-356-3125/a2zberencsi@gmail.com
All levels of ability welcome to try out for the fall 2023 team.
Rising 7th Graders - Please review if you are a current 6th grade parent!
Parents of 6th grade students please review the information regarding the 7th grade immunizations requirements:
Beginning with the 2023-24 school year, children entering 7th grade who were born on or after January 1, 2002, and for new students entering a Georgia school grades 8th through 12th must show proof of receiving the following prior to entering school:
One dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine; and
One dose of Meningococcal conjugate vaccine
The Georgia Department of Public Health Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231) is required as proof of the immunizations. This form is available from your healthcare provider or the health department. A list of local health departments and their service hours can be obtained from the school or online at http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/dhw-immunizations/3708-immunization-clinic-locations-and-hours.. The State of Georgia requires up-to-date or completed immunizations for school attendance. All students entering school must be immunized according to the rules and regulations established by Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR), and have an updated Immunization Certificate #3231 on file unless one of the following situations exist:
*Medical Exemption authorized by a medical doctor attached to the 3231 certificates (to be reviewed and renewed annually)
*Religious Exemption – Form 2208 Affidavit of Religious Objection to Immunization
Please contact Ms. Comer to verify your child's status via email at comera@fultonschools.org or 470-254-8428.
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 Liaisons (Spanish):
Maria Baron
470-254-8427
Carla Gatti
470-254-5283
Front Office - Attendance/Absence Excuses:
Anita Strish
470-254-5280
Clinic:
Lina Nava de Parra (bilingual - Spanish)
470-254-8438
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/holcombbridgems
Location: 2700 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-5280
Twitter: @HolcombBridgeMS