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Hero Happenings!
Hellstern Middle School Newsletter, Springdale, AR
May 20, 2024
Need to Know Announcements
- On Thursday, May 23rd, current 7th graders will be going to Central Junior High for a quick trip. The trip times are as follows:
- Champions - 8:15-10am (If you need to check out during this time, please keep your child at home.)
- Explorers - 9:30am-11:15am (If you need to check out during this time, please check out BEFORE 9:00am.)
- Patriots - 1:15pm-3:00pm (If you need to check out during this time, please check out BEFORE 12:45pm.)
Current 6th grade parents
6th grade students will be taking an Algebra Readiness test during math classes this week. Please see letter below or click here.
Band Results for Current 6th graders
6th graders please read
Last week, each 6th grade student was given the opportunity to play on a variety of band instruments for the purpose of finding an instrument they were both interested in learning & meeting the physical requirements each instrument requires. The students then selected their top 3 instrument preferences and also communicated if they wanted to be in the HMS Band for next year by marking YES, UNDECIDED, or NO.
The tryout results show the students who marked YES. If a student marked UNDECIDED and wants to change to a YES, please contact the HMS Band Director, Mrs. Huffman, at julie.huffman@sdale.org to confirm their instrument placement for next year.
Please keep in mind that some instruments like percussion or saxophone had over 60 requests for a class size limit of 14 or 18. Some students will get their 2nd choice of instrument. Just like athletics, there are only so many spots for certain positions. Tryout scores guide us in these placements.
Parents, please do not purchase any band instruments until you receive the information from the upcoming Band Parent Meeting.
If you can attend, you will receive information for summer shopping, which can help you find the best deals on instruments & supplies.
If you cannot attend, please email Mrs. Huffman so that she can send you the summer shopping information.
There will be a fall meeting in the first 2 weeks of school for those who cannot attend the meeting on May 23rd.
Please note: If you shop for a used instrument or from an online source, please get approval from Mrs. Huffman BEFORE purchasing.
We do have options for families with financial need. Please contact Mrs. Huffman so that she can better assist you if needed.
We have ways to help each child be in the band, no matter the cost.
Mrs. Huffman
E-mail: julie.huffman@sdale.org
Text: 479-616-4703
Stop the Bleed
It's National Stop the Bleed Month. We want to give a big THANKS to all of our Hellstern staff that have done this training. Also, thank you Nurse Laura, for helping to get the training coordinated for us!
May 20-24: Week 1
Upcoming Dates
May
20 - Crystal Bridges field trip (select 7th grade students)
20 - Olympians to Elm Springs City Hall
20 - Girls Soccer Banquet (6pm)
21 - All Stars to Devil's Den
21 - Legends to Shaw Park
22 - EAsT Day In
23 - 7th graders visit CJHS during the school day
23 - HMS Band Parent Meeting (6pm) - Next year's 7th graders
24 - Hero Blast
27 - NO SCHOOL
28 - Color Run
29 - END of 4th quarter, last student day