
Hero Happenings!
Hellstern Middle School Newsletter, Springdale, AR
November 13, 2023
Need to Know Announcements
- Hellstern Choir Concert is Thursday at 7pm at the HBHS Performing Arts Center.
- We are very thankful for all the students and families of our Springdale community. Please have a safe and relaxing week off!
6th Grade APNA Survey
Our school is participating in a statewide needs assessment survey. The survey, Arkansas
Prevention Needs Assessment Student Survey, is sponsored by the Arkansas Department of
Human Services. The results will be used to help plan substance abuse prevention strategies and programs in our community. Some important facts about the survey:
- It is anonymous. Students will not put their names on the survey. No one will be able to connect any individual student with his or her responses. School staff will not see any student responses.
- Participation in the survey is voluntary. Your son/daughter may decline to participate at any time or skip any question they do not wish to answer. Questions cover alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and family and community factors related to substance use and abuse.
A letter is going home with your child on Monday. If you do not want your student to participate, simply return the letter with the Denial of Permission signed. We will be administering the APNA survey in Social Studies. You can also reach out to your child's social studies teacher to decline particaipation. The survey will be given on Friday, November 17th.
Questions of the Week
Keep'em talkin'!!
History 6 -Which river civilization (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River, China) has been your favorite? What was the most impactful achievement in ancient China and why?
Acc. Math 7 - What are unlike terms? Why can you NOT combine them?
Science 7 - What is the difference between criteria and constraints?
Science 6 - Describe the best conditions for clouds to form.
Health 6 -Name several human body systems and describe what their function is (what they do for your body).
Math 6 - What is a variable? What is an expression?
Math 7 - How do you divide fractions?
Language Lab 7 - How do you fix fragments, run-ons, and comma splices? Why is it so important to create complete sentences?
ELA 6 - What's the purpose of expository writing?
Careers 6 -What is the main idea of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Pyramid?
PE - Describe what it looks like to be a good teammate in PE?
Keycode 6 & 7 - Ask to see one of the Scratch projects that your student has created this past week.
EAST - What is your project you would like to work on?
Samaritan House Drive - Last Week!
Non -expired canned foods: Beans, Fruits, Meats, Chef Boyardee, Chili, Diced Tomatoes, Soups, Stewed Tomatoes, Veggies, Toilet Paper
From PTO
Please consider signing up to provide a special treat on Friday for the teachers at Hellstern.
Soccer Practice Tryouts
Girl's Soccer Tryouts - Nov. 28 and Nov. 30 3:45-6:00 meet in Ms. LaMendola's Room (305)
Please fill out google form in the the classrooms or linked here.
Boy Soccer Tryouts ~ https://forms.gle/gbXAAJR4vFEnFTrz9
Girls Soccer Tryouts ~ https://forms.gle/CAkt1WKc3pnBV6ns8
Meet Your Heroes!
Upcoming Dates
November
14 - School Board meeting (5pm)
15 - Samaritan House Pantry drive ends
15 - All students take ATLAS Science Interim test
16 - Choir concert (7pm)
17 - Adv. Drama competition
17 - Designated food day
17 6th grade students will complete APNA Survey during Soc Stds Classes - your student can opt out, a note will be coming home on Monday, November 13th.
20-24 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
28 & 30 - Girls Soccer Tryouts (3:45-6pm)
Athletic Schedules
Boys Basketball Schedule - home games played at CJHS unless noted
Nov. 13 - Away vs. Ramay (5:30)
Nov. 16 - Home vs. Ft. Smith Chaffin (5:30)
Nov. 30 - Away vs. Kirksey (5:30)
Dec. 4 - Home vs. Grimsley (4:30)
Dec. 7 - Away vs. Ft. Smith Kimmons (5:30)
Dec. 11 - Home vs. Lincoln JH (5:30)
Dec. 14 - Away vs. Oakdale (5:30)
Dec. 18 - Home (HBHS) vs. HTMS (4:30)
Jan. 4 - Home vs. KMS (5:30)
Jan. 8 - Home vs. Woodland (5:30)
Jan. 11 - Away vs. SMS (5:30)
Jan. 18 - Home vs. Elmwood (5:30)
Jan. 22 - Away vs. Washington (5:30)
Jan. 25 - Home vs. Ft. Smith Darby (5:30)
Jan. 29 - Away vs. Fulbright (5:30)
Feb. 1 - Home vs. Lingle (4:30)
Feb. 5 - Away vs. Ft. Smith Ramsey (5:30)
Feb. 8 - Home (HBHS) vs. HTMS (4:30)
Girls Basketball Schedule - home games played at CJHS unless noted
Nov. 13 - Home vs. Ramay (5:30)
Nov. 16 - Away vs. Ft. Smith Chaffin (5:30)
Nov. 30 - Home vs. Kirksey (5:30)
Dec. 4 - Away vs. Grimsley (5:30)
Dec. 7 - Home vs. Ft. Smith Kimmons (4:30)
Dec. 11 - Away vs. Lincoln JH (5:30)
Dec. 14 - Home vs. Oakdale (4:30)
Dec. 18 - Home (HBHS) vs. HTMS (4:30)
Jan. 4 - Away (GJHS) vs. KMS (5:30)
Jan. 8 - Away vs. Woodland (4:45)
Jan. 11 - Home vs. SMS (4:30)
Jan. 18 - Away vs. Elmwood (5:30)
Jan. 22 - Home vs. Washington (4:30)
Jan. 25 - Away vs. Ft. Smith Darby (5:30)
Jan. 29 - Home vs. Fulbright (4:30)
Feb. 1 - Away vs. Lingle (5:30)
Feb. 5 - Home vs. Ft. Smith Ramsey (5:30)
Feb. 8 - Home (HBHS) vs. HTMS (4:30)