
Hero Happenings!
Hellstern Middle School Newsletter, Springdale, AR
September 25, 2023
Need to Know
- Conferences are THIS WEEK. You should already have an appointment time. If you do not, please contact your student's advisor.
- There is a new HAC link. Please use this link to access the Home Access Center. There is a permanent button on the bottom of this newsletter that will always be there.
- The gym will be closed the week of 9/25 - 9/29 due to the gym floors being remodeled. Students who have PE will not be able to dress out or have access to the locker room that week. Students are still encouraged to wear proper shoes for physical activity and bring their water bottle to PE.
Teacher Locations During Conferences
Keep'em talkin'!!
History 7 - Name one negative and one positive effect of the Columbian Exchange.
ELA 7- In the chapters read so far in Freak the Mighty, how does one character impact another character in the story?
Adv. ELA 7 - What is a significant setting in The Outsiders and how does that setting affect a character?
Acc. Math 7 - What are integers & how does absolute value relate to integer addition?
Language Lab 7 - Compare and contrast active and passive voice? What is the purpose of each voice?
Science 7 - What are two examples of matter and two examples of energy?
Science 6 - How does roller coaster use different forms of energy?
Art 6 - What is the process you are using to draw your self portrait, and what are some of the things you feel are successful and/or challenging?
Adv. Art 7 -Have you started planning for your character portrait bust? Who are you creating and why?
Art 7 - What is the theme for your 3 Point Perspective City Project?
Stagecraft - Tell me about your papier mache project.
Health 6 - Why is talking about the physical & mental consequences of vaping so important to learn about?
Keycode 6/7 - Have your student show you his/her stats in Typing Club and discuss speed and accuracy.
Math 6 - What is a ratio? If there are 4 dogs for every 2 cats, can you calculate an equivalent ratio?
Math 7 - How do you write a proportional equation?
ELA 6 - What is imagery and how do writers use it?
Careers 6 - How are credit cards and debit cards different? How are they alike?
Band - Can you play your first 5 notes in Band? Show me what you've learned how to play.
GT Parent Meeting
Two meeting options:
Monday, September 25, 5:30 pm, Room 206
Tuesday, September 26, 5:30 pm, Room 206
- For parents who would like to know how the middle school gifted and talented program works.
Springdale District Listed Among Best Employers in AR
Band Car Wash this Saturday!
Saturday, Sept. 30th - BAND CAR WASH
Free at Zips! We welcome any donations
Click here to donate online - you will need the student's name/ID number to make this transaction online.
Our HMS & CJH Band students will be working at the 11:30-3:00 shift at the Zips closest to Har-Ber Meadows. We would LOVE to see you swing by for a free car wash while we are there! The free car washes start at 8am and will go until 1,000 cars are washed. It usually goes until 5-6pm.
Band students - sign up here to work at the car wash or donate items for that day.
Perfect day for a parade!!
6th grade Running Event - Wild Dog Races
Click HERE to get more details.
Basketball fundraiser
Hellstern's PTO
From PTO
We started the preorder for shirts/sweatshirt. Those can be ordered here:
hellstern-middle-school-pto.square.site
Also, you can share the sign up for conferences.
Help Raise Money for the PTO to Support Hellstern's Needs!
Soccer Practice
- Girls will practice on Mondays from 3:30-4:45 beginning on Sept. 11. We will not practice on 9/25 because of parent-teacher conferences. If you have any questions, please contact Karen LaMendola, klamendola@sdale.org
- Boys will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 2:10-3:45 For more information contact Jax Gutierrez, jgutierrez@sdale.org
Tryouts will be the last week of November or the first week of December.
- GIRLS practices will begin in January on Monday and Thursday, 3:30-5:30.
- BOYS practices will begin in January on Wednesday (2:10-4:15) and second day TBD.
Free Virtual Parent Class
Upcoming Dates
September
25 & 26 - Parent Teacher Student Conferences @ Hellstern - sign up in Sign-Up Genius
25-29 - Hellstern Book Fair (Library Fundraiser)
25-29 - Gym is closed all week
30 - Band car wash (8-1pm)
October
10 - School Board Meeting
12 - End of 1st quarter13 - Team day & Hero Hangout
17 - Band Day @ HBHS
20 - No School
Hellstern Athletics
Football - All games scheduled to start at 5:30pm
Home games are played at HBHS.
Sept. 28 - AWAY vs. Ft. Smith Ramsey
Oct. 5 - AWAY vs. Ft. Smith Chaffin
Oct. 12 - no game
Oct. 19 - HOME vs. Rogers Elmwood
Oct. 26 - HOME vs. Bentonville Washington
Nov. 2 - Championship Week (TBD)
Cross-Country - Schedule
Sept. 30 - Chili Pepper (University of AR)
Oct. 7 - Springdale Schools Invitational (Sonora MS)
Oct. 12 - 8th grade conference (Bentonville) (date could change)
Oct. 17 - Thrive Invitational (Rogers High School)
Oct. 24 - 9th grade conference (Rogers High School)
Volleyball Schedule (4:30B/5:30A)
Home games are played at CJHS
Sept. 25 - Away @ Springdale SWJH (playing at HBHS)
Sept. 26 - Away @ Bentonville Grimsley
Oct. 2 - Away @ Rogers Lingle
Oct. 3 - Home @ Ft. Smith Ramsey
Oct. 9 - Home @ Springdale LJHS
Oct. 10 - Home @ Bentonville Washington
Oct. 16 - Home @ Ft. Smith Kimmons
Oct. 17 - Away @ Fayetteville Ramay