Hudson K-8 School

The Hudson K-8 Newsletter provides pertinent information to keep you abreast of activities that impact our school.

Regular school attendance is crucial for students' academic success. It allows students to consistently access lessons, engage in class discussions, and stay updated on assignments, which leads to better grades and a higher likelihood of graduating. Additionally, being present in school supports social development and helps foster meaningful relationships with peers and teachers, enhancing overall well-being and future success.

At Hudson K-8, all students are required to attend school regularly. Consistent attendance can have a positive impact on the report card scores set by the Alabama State Department of Education. For instance, each school can earn up to 15 points for student attendance. This means that if all students attend school every day, the school can achieve the maximum of 15 points, potentially resulting in a higher grade on the report card. Your support and cooperation are essential in making this happen.

At Hudson K-8 School, there is approximately 573 students. As of December 18, 2024, only 16 have perfect attendance. Your support is needed to boost attendance and help students reach their full potential.

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.

Students in grades 5-8 participated in activities using Google Quick Draw. They learned about the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI) and how algorithms analyze patterns and strokes in drawings to make accurate predictions. W.S. McCarter presented this activity in Mrs. McClanahan's art classes.

Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 100 years old. Following a nine day state funeral, he will be laid to rest on Thursday, January 9th, at the Carter Home and Garden, part of Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Georgia.

Dear Families,

I am so excited to be jumping into my second year as the Math Coach at Hudson K8. As the Math Coach will work with grades K-5. I look forward to working with you and your scholar this year. We have so much planned and so much to accomplish! I can not wait to get started. Together I know we can lay the foundation to a successful start in your scholar’s educational voyage. I am so fortunate to be a part of that voyage as we work together to prepare your scholar for the future.

The purpose of a math coach is to improve outcomes for students by providing evidence-based professional learning to educators. Every level of the education system has a responsibility to provide equitable education to all learners. Goals set at each level work together to positively impact student learning and growth.

A little about me! I am a mother of three and a grandmother of two. This is my 27th year in education. My college background is in Social Work and Elementary Education. I spend my free time traveling and with family and friends.

Below you will find links of math activities and resources you can do with your scholar at home. Just simply click on your scholar’s grade level to access various resources.

Families + Schools = Student Success

In 2019, the Alabama Literacy Act (ALA) was signed into law to ensure that public school students are able to read at or above grade level by the end of third grade. See Ala. Code Section 16-6G-1, et. seq. To assist educators, parents, and community partners with the implementation of the ALA, the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) has worked collaboratively with various state and national organizations and stakeholders to develop a repository of resources and guidance. These resources include, but are not limited to the following:

• The ALA Implementation Guide: Phase I

• Alabama Literacy Act Implementation Guide Phase II

• An Administrators Guide for Implementing the ALA (Official release in fall 2021)

• The Alabama Coaching Framework

• The Alabama English Learner (EL) Framework (Official release by January 2022).

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based three-tiered framework to improve and integrate all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. PBIS creates schools where all students succeed.

Our motto at Hudson K-8 is RAMS.

Students Return - January 6, 2025

Report Cards Go Home - January 9, 2025

MLK Day - School Closed (January 20, 2025)

Grooming for Success - January 21, 2025

School Picture Day - January 22, 2025

100th Day of School - January 27, 2025

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Email: hudsonk-8school@bhm.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.bhamcityschools.org/o/hus/
Location: 3300 F L Shuttlesworth Drive, Birmingham, AL, USA
Phone: (205) 231-3000
X: @hudsonk8school