The Buccaneer Bulletin

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10/19 - Volleyball Black(A) Team District Tournament

10/20 - Choir Crisis Community Concert @ Lakeway Church

10/21 - 7th Grade Football vs Bee Cave @BCMS

10/22 - 8th Grade Football vs Bee Cave @HBMS (Band & Pom Performing)

10/23 -

• Student Early Release @12:50pm; early pick-up cutoff time at 12pm
• Choir Pearl Necklace Ceremony
• Band Fall Concert

10/24 -

• Picture Retakes during lunch
• Choir 7th/8th Grade Fall Concert

10/25 - Pep Rally

During the last month, we have had some great student events on campus. Here are a few photos from the 1st Pep Rally of the year and the 6th Grade Luau.

The fall nomination window to have your child screened for the LTISD Discovery (Gifted & Talented) Program is currently open. Please review the GT Information Slideshow if you are interested in having your child evaluated for the program, as it addresses the most commonly asked questions about the screening process.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 18th, 2024. You can find the nomination and permission google form here as well as on the district GT website. Once you complete the referral and permission form, your student will be signed up for the screening, and you will receive further information from your GT Coordinator once the dates are set and finalized.

¡El periodo de referencia para la evaluación de Talento y Dotados cierra el 18 de octubre!
La ventana de nominaciones de otoño para que su hijo sea evaluado para el Programa de Descubrimiento (Talento y Dotados) de LTISD está actualmente abierta. Por favor, revise la presentación de información sobre GT si está interesado en que su hijo sea evaluado para el programa, ya que aborda las preguntas más comunes sobre el proceso de evaluación.
La fecha límite para las nominaciones es el viernes 18 de octubre de 2024. Puede encontrar el formulario de nominación y permiso en este enlace, así como en el sitio web de GT del distrito. Una vez que complete el formulario de referencia y permiso, su estudiante será inscrito para la evaluación, y recibirá más información de su Coordinador de GT una vez que las fechas estén establecidas y finalizadas.

This Wednesday October 23rd is an Early Release day for all of Lake Travis ISD.

Hudson Bend Middle School dismisses at 12:50pm.

Early pickups close at 12:00pm.

If your child missed their opportunity to take a yearbook photo or wasn’t satisfied with their previous one, we invite them to visit the Cafeteria stage during lunch on Thursday, October 24th, to take a new photo.

To order photos please visit https://www.phototexasphotography.com/ordering. Online Order Code: PTPUC or contact 512-617-7780.

PTO Fundraiser starts October 29th!

See below flyer for details. Students will be challenged to get donations to help support the school. Funds raised this year will go towards Teacher Grants, PTO Budget & Staff Appreciation events. Student who raise $30 will be able to participate in the Color Games Event on Friday November 8th.

Hello HBMS Families,

Our nurse will be conducting hearing & vision screenings for the entire 7th grade on November 21st. She is in need of volunteers to help make this day run smoothly. If you are available to help please review the available slots below & click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Hudson Bend PTO

Did an HBMS teacher or staff member do something outstanding for your child? Use the Form below to submit a staff shout out! This will be shared with our entire staff and printed to hang in our front office to highlight the great things teachers are doing. Thank you for helping me encourage our amazing HBMS staff!

Homework Help is a quiet work session facilitated by faculty members for students to get help with and complete class assignments. Please see the details below:

Homework Help AM

Days: Monday - Friday

Time: 7:20am - 8:20am

Location: Room 201 (across from the main gym)

*Before school Homework Help has a bilingual teacher available for support!*

Homework Help PM

Days: Monday - Thursday (not offered Friday afternoons)

Time: 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Location: Room 201 (across from the main gym)

Homework Help Expectations

• Personal smart devices are not allowed to be used during this time.
• School work only - no games or socializing
• Remain in Homework Help entirety of assigned time
• Leaving early requires teacher to speak with parent

What is the Buc Lounge?

A place where any and all students are welcome to “shop” confidentially for free items they need.

What does the Buc Lounge include?

Food, personal care items, clothing, shoes, and school supplies.

Want to donate to the Buc Lounge to provide for our students who need it? Click the link below!

It's back! For the third consecutive year, Lake Travis ISD Superintendent of Schools Paul Norton is excited to share "Norton's Notes," a weekly update with news, notes, and shoutouts across the District. Stay informed - check out "Norton's Notes!"

While our campus leadership team works collaboratively with all students and teachers, the following information should help you reach the appropriate administrator or counselor for your child's grade level should a question or concern arise. We are committed to serving our students and appreciate the opportunity to work together with families to support our learners.

Principal

Laura Keogh

6th Grade

Assistant Principal: Brian Gill

Counselor: Kendall Sealy

7th Grade

Assistant Principal: Tatiana Chavez

Counselor: JoAnna Janecek

8th Grade

Assistant Principal: Clark Fredrickson

Counselor: Dana Page

Stay up-to-date with campus events and activities by reading the weekly Buccaneer Bulletin. If you missed one, head over to the HBMS website under the principal page to view current and past newsletters. Feel free to share these newsletters with friends and family.

Please note that The Buccaneer Bulletin is sent to the email addresses you have listed in Skyward Family Access. If you are not receiving weekly newsletters, please verify that your information is correct in Skyward or reach out to our registrar, Tami Gonzalez, at gonzalezt@ltisdschools.org for further assistance.

Website: ltisdschools.org/HBMS
Location: 15600 Lariat Trail, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-533-6400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltisdschools