

Hero Happenings!
Hellstern Middle School Newsletter, Springdale, AR
February 26, 2024
Need to Know Announcements
- We have Parent-Teacher-Student conferences next week on March 4th & 5th. You should be hearing from your student's advisory teacher to schedule your conference time. We will conference from 3:30-6:30pm both days.
- The ATLAS Writing Assessment is March 6th - please avoid check-outs this day.
- Thank you to our PTO and all of the parents that assist with their work. Our PTO provides food to teachers on conference nights.
- Grade Emails are back! You should have received a Grade/Attendance email update for your student on Thursday afternoon this week. If you did not receive an email, please email Miss Kautzer, ckautzer@sdale.org ,and she will communicate with you to get your emails checked/updated.
Questions of the Week
Keep'em talkin'!!
Science 7 -Why were cats parachuted onto the island of Borneo?
Science 6 -What is the difference between a tissue and an organ?
Social Studies 6 -How did the 10 commandments influence the Jews? or How did the Five Pillars influence the Muslims in ancient times?
Math 6 -What are the measures of center and what do they tell us about a data set?
Math 7 -Dr. Byford ordered a $3 sweet tea from Sonic. The tax rate is 8.5%. How much is her total?
Language Lab 7 - Suffixes are part of our everyday language. In what ways does this help you?
ELA 6 -What is a claim and counterclaim?
ELA 7 -What is it called when you use a reason and evidence to shut down a counterclaim?
Careers -There are many "Soft Skills to Pay the Bills" you are learning about. Which did you learn about this week and why is it important?
Band - How many beats does a dotted quarter note get in 4/4 time?
Music - Show the solfege hand signs for DO, RE, MI, Fa, and SOL.
Last Week in Careers
Sixth grade Careers classes from HMS visited Har-Ber High School to learn more about the Veterinary Science classes. Students were introduced to the job responsibilities of Veterinary Technologists and Technicians. High school students in the program are able to receive safe animal handling certification through Fear Free Pets and a grooming certification through the Online Grooming School.
Last Week in Band
On Thursday, Feb. 22nd, 58 band students participated in the Solo & Ensemble Festival. 50 students earned Superior ratings & 8 students earned Excellent ratings. Congratulations to our HMS Band students!
Last Week in Health
On Friday, 6th grade Health had guest speakers from the Community Clinic. Staff presented to, quizzed, and completed related activities with students about the physical, mental, & social consequences of Vaping, the cycle of addiction, and how youth are targeted by Big Tobacco and other companies. They shared some powerful facts & statistics! Thank you, Jenny & Gwen, at Community Clinic.
Information for CURRENT 7th Grade Students
Current 7th graders: Choice Summer School
Choice Summer School is open to all Springdale School students, typically current 8th-11th graders. However, Careers is offered to current 7th graders.
All courses are original credit courses. Credit Recovery courses are not offered through this program.
Courses being offered: Careers (incoming 8th graders only), PE, Health, Civics, Economics, Oral Communication, and Computer Science (full year). Any other course would be by approval only.
Choice Summer School 2024 sign up form link
Choice Summer School online payment link
--Summer School applications are available February 5 - May 22.
--VIRTUAL (online) orientation info will be emailed to student and guardian on June 3 by 4:00 p.m. Orientation Zooms will be held June 4, 2024. Tuition must be paid IN FULL on or before May 29, 2024 to receive orientation link and course access - online, check or cash.
--Course(s) must be completed no later than 3:00 p.m. on July 3, 2024. No exceptions.
--The expected time to complete each course is approximately 60 hours. All courses are delivered online/fully virtually.
--There will be no drops or refunds after June 10.
--Please email Kim Krueger if you have any questions. kkrueger@sdale.org
--Final Grades for paid and completed courses will be available by July 17, 2024.
From PTO
PTO met this past Tuesday. We are planning a Hero Hangout for March 15th. More info will be coming!
Meet Your Heroes!
Feb. 26-March 1: Week 2
Upcoming Dates
March
1 - Springdale All-City Honor Band (approx. 40 Hellstern students participating) - out of building after lunch
4 - Parent-Teacher-Student conferences (3:30-6:30pm)
5 - Parent-Teacher-Student conferences (3:30-6:30pm)
6 - ATLAS Writing Assessment - This is the state test for writing. Please have your student to school on time and avoid check-outs on this day.
11-12 Cheer and dance clinic (HMS gym)
13 - Cheer and dance tryouts (HMS gym)
15 - End of 3rd quarter
15 - 7th grade fishing derby field trip
18-22 - Spring Break - No School
Athletic Schedules
Soccer (Weather is always an issue with spring soccer, we will update this schedule as we get information.)
March 5 - Hellstern vs. SMS @ HBHS (Girls 6pm - Boys 7:15pm)
March 12 - KMS vs. Hellstern @ HBHS (Boys 6pm - Girls 7:15pm)
April 5 - DTSOI vs. Hellstern @ HBHS (Boys 6pm - Girls 7:15pm)
April 16 - HTMS vs. Hellstern @ SHS (Boys 6pm - Girls 7:15pm)
April 19 - Make up date
April 30 - Middle School Tournament @ SHS
May 2 - Middle School Tournament @ SHS
May 7 - Middle School Tournament @ SHS
May 10 - Make up date
May 13 - Middle School Championship @ SHS
Design Camp
Register now for Design Camp - Summer 2024
- March 8 early bird deadline
- May 17 deadline to register for all in-person and virtual camps
Design Camp offers the chance to learn about the design professions through hands-on projects, tours and other activities created by Fay Jones School faculty who teach the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, and interior architecture and design. In these school-guided camps, students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty and collaborate with peers in a fun and creative in-person studio or virtual studio environment as they explore the design process.
In summer 2024, two different weeklong camps will take place on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville; campers also have the option to stay overnight in a campus residence hall. Back this year, a two-week-long residential Advanced Camp will be held on the U of A campus for more experienced designers. There also will be weeklong camps held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville and at The Innovation Hub at Winrock International in North Little Rock. In addition, a weeklong, school-led Virtual Camp will be offered.
You may register by clicking on the "Register for Camp" button at the bottom of the page. This will take you to the registration site. Once you have submitted the registration for the camp you choose, you will be provided with details on the next steps, including directions to the payment site. And you should receive a confirmation email for both the registration and for your payment.
Please email us at faycamp@uark.edu if you encounter any problems with the registration.
And please share this information with any family members or friends who you think might also enjoy the Design Camp experience.
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Design Camp Options:
The Fay Jones School is hosting three Design Camp sessions on the University of Arkansas campus in summer 2024, sessions in Bentonville and North Little Rock, as well as a virtual, school-guided camp:
North Little Rock Camp
June 10–14 / The Innovation Hub at Winrock International, North Little Rock
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
(entering grades 9–12)
Bentonville Camp
June 10–14 / Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville
1:30-4:30 p.m. daily
Camp 1 – ages 8-10
Camp 2 – ages 11-13
Fayetteville Camp 1
June 17–21 / University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
(entering grades 9–12)
Overnight Camp available (starts June 16)
Fayetteville Camp 2
June 24–28 / University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
(entering grades 9–12)
Overnight Camp available (starts June 23)
Fayetteville Advanced Camp (two weeks)
June 16–28 / University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, plus evening and weekend activities
(entering grades 11–12)
Two-week overnight camp, including a weekend; students are required to stay in campus residence halls.
Virtual Camp (School-Guided)*
June 24–28
(entering grades 9–12)
* Students must be 13 or older when they attend the Virtual Camp.
Registration for all camps will be open through May 17, 2024.
North Little Rock Camp:
Day camp only — $400
($50 early bird discount if registered before March 8)
Bentonville Camp:
Half-day camp only — $190
($155 for Crystal Bridges members)
Fayetteville Camps 1 and 2:
Day camp only — $400
Day plus overnight — $750
($50 early bird discount if registered before March 8)
Fayetteville Advanced Camp:
Two-week residential camp — $1,700
($100 early bird discount if registered before March 8)
Virtual Camp:
Free, registration required
Materials kit available to purchase for $30
Need-based full and partial scholarships are available.