HAWK TALK

Friday, December 13, 2024

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

December 17 - HBMS Spirit Night at Ippolito's 3:30-8:00 PM

December 18 - Kona Ice Truck ($5 cash only)

December 23-January 6 - Winter Break

School Hours and Important Times

Office Hours: 8:15 - 4:15

Instructional Hours: 8:55-4:05

Arrival: Please do not drop off students prior to 8:25 AM. We cannot provide supervision of students prior to 8:25, therefore students may not enter until this time.

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.

Be a Holiday Hero!

Holcomb Bridge PTA is collecting money for HBMS families in need this holiday season. You can help by making an online donation of any amount. Thank you for your contribution and continued support.

The funds collected will be used to purchase food and/or supplies that are still in need for the families. Thank you so much for your contribution and continued support.

Supplies Needed!

Attention HBMS Families: Supplies Needed in our MakerSpace! Our Library Tech class would like to host a "Vision Board" event in the MakerSpace in January. We are in need of magazine and newspaper donations for students to use for collage-making. Please drop off donations in the front office (attention: media center) or have your student drop them by the library. Thank you!

HBMS Spirit Night at Ippolito's December 17

Take a night off from cooking and support the HBMS PTA! Join us for HBMS spirit night at Ippolito's from 3:30 - 8:00 PM, dine in or carry out. Families must mention HBMS spirit night to receive credit.

Ippolito's Neighborhood Italian

2270 Holcomb Bridge Road

Roswell, GA 30076

770-992-0781

Roswell Location - Ippolito's Neighborhood Italian - Italian Restaurant in GA

Winter weather and outdoor activiites

Now that it is December, winter temperatures are moving in. As we move into the winter months, be advised that students should come to school prepared for recess and outdoor PE activities. If the temperature is above 40 degrees (feels like temperature), we will proceed with outdoor recess and PE.

It is also important to be dressed for the weather while at the bus stop in both the morning and the afternoon!

Winter Break Celebrations!

As we wrap up the first semester, we will be having some fun each day next week. Our celebration will wrap up with a grade-level dance on Friday afternoon. Each grade level will have time to attend the dance in the gym if they "purchase" a ticket using their PBIS points. See the full schedule below. Please note that we will be on a regular instructional schedule except for Friday afternoon for the dance. Teachers may continue to collect graded work through the end of the semester.

Monday - Holiday Sweater Day (the zanier the better!)

Tuesday - Comfy Winter PJ Day (wear your HBMS PJ's!)

Wednesday - Kona Ice ($5 Cash only) plus extra recess for students with ZERO demerits

Thursday - Winter Bingo

Friday - PBIS DJ Party

Students with ZERO demerits may get a ticket at for FREE
1-3 demerits = 50 PBIS Points
4-6 demerits = 100 PBIS Points
7+ demerits may not participate

Laptop Fines

Students who have a lost/damaged laptop or accessory will not be able to get replacement item until the applicable fine is paid. We have been sending notices to parents of students who currently have an unpaid fine.

Students are responsible for the care of their school-issued laptop and accessories. Use of the protective case is required. If the device is damaged, lost or stolen, the fines listed below will be applied to the student’s account.

FINES: