HAWK TALK
Hawk Talk
March 1, 2024
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
March 20 - Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
April 12 - PTA Spring Fling
April 22- May 10 Milestones Testing
Save the Dates:
May 21: 6th and 7th Grade Awards
May 22: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
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.
RISING 6TH GRADERS!! ESTUDIANTES DE 6º GRADO!!
Vaping Prevention Parent Workshop
All parents are invited to join us on Saturday, March 16 at 9:15 AM to participate in an important parent workshop on vaping prevention. We are partnering with Pathways2Life for this event to provide support to students and the adults who care for them in navigating through challenges in this time of life. Spanish translation will be available.
We have seen an increase in incidents involving students using vaping products at school. This includes both nicotine products and marijuana products. Vaping devices are small and easy to hide. While we are able to search a student's backpack and pockets if we suspect they are in possession of a vaping product, we are aware that students are concealing these devices in their undergarments (where we do not search). Without strong awareness and support from our parents, it will continue to be a challenge to prevent students from vaping at school. This is a risky behavior that impacts health and wellness and can lead to a negative academic impact. Even if you do not suspect that your child is vaping, knowing how to navigate when peers and classmates are engaging this behavior is a critical need for all young people.
We hope that you will join us!
DOODLE FOR YOUR FUTURE!!
Win big for you and your school! This year’s prizes include $55,000 in scholarships, $50,000 in tech for your school, the winning art featured on Google.com and more.
Student Laptops
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.
Annual Parent Perception Survey
At Fulton County Schools, we truly value the feedback from our parents about their experiences with the district. That is why I encourage all parents to take the Annual Parent Perception Survey. This survey allows parents the opportunity to tell us what they think about their student’s schools and the district. While we always make it a priority to listen to our parents, this survey affords us another opportunity to receive your thoughts and opinions.
The survey is anonymous and confidential. Please complete one survey per school where you have one or more students enrolled. The survey will remain open from Monday, February 12 through Friday, March 15.
It’s not only parents we want to hear from. Our students’ opinions are important too! Students in grades 3-12 will be provided with the opportunity to take the Annual Student Perception Survey between February 12 and March 15 during the school day. In our ongoing efforts to remain transparent with parents, please take a moment to review the 6-12 Student Survey.
The Annual Perception Survey is currently available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Hindi, and Punjabi. If you or your family would like to take it in a language that is not listed, please email your child’s principal.
To access the parent survey, click https://www.fultonschools.org/annualparentsurvey . Thank you in advance for making your voice heard!
Vision Screenings for ALL Students March 7 and 8
Vision screenings will be conducted at our school to determine if your child may have difficulty seeing. Vision To Learn, a mobile eye clinic that provides FREE eye exams and eyeglasses, is comingon March 7 and 8 and can help your child’s vision. Since 80% of children’s learning is obtained through vision, when children can see well they can be more successful at school.
If you DO NOT give Vision To Learn permission to examine your child’s eyes, please return the attached OPT-OUT form by Friday, March 1, to the office. A paper form has also been provided to your child from their 4th period (homeroom) teacher.
SAVE THE DATE!!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for March 21-27 and get ready to empower your reader with book choice. Start exploring together:
#ScholasticBookFairs
FEDERAL PROGRAMS FY25 INPUT MEETING
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REUNIÓN DE APORTES DE PROGRAMAS FEDERALES PARA EL AÑO FISCAL 25 TRADUCIDA AL ESPAÑOL
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School Governance Council Candidates Needed!
The purpose of the School Governance Council (SGC) is to provide parents, staff, and community members with leadership roles through monitoring and implementing the strategic plan. All SGC members serve two-year terms. We have TWO parent seats up for election this year. SGC is a small time commitment, as the council only meets about 6 times per school year.
Visit the SGC website and click on Elections for a candidate guide and/or declaration. www.fultonschools.org/sgc
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! 🙂
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!
Time is Ticking to get your yearbook! Sales ending in February!
Don't miss the opportunity to get your Holcomb Bridge Middle School Yearbook!
Happening in our Community
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