Hero Happenings!

1. We have set our spring ATLAS testing dates - please avoid your child missing this week! This is our "big test" for the year. Our tests will be given the week of April 28th through May 2nd.
2. In January, all students will report to advisory at the beginning of the school day on January 7th. Every student will get a new copy of his/her schedule and many students will have changes in classes depending on each student's class/course requirements.
3. We will be collecting Chromebooks again on December 20th for the Christmas break.
4. It's cold out - please encourage your student to bring a coat. We will go outside for social time if at all possible. Thanks!
5. Reminder - please send medical notes for appointments that you have for our attendance records. You are always welcome to take a picture of the note and email it to dkline@sdale.org.

Do you ever ask your child about his/her day and you get a one word answer? or a shrug? Use these questions to find out more about your child's day!

Career Awareness 6 - What are the differences between credit cards and debit cards?

Health 6 -What is the new, healthy habit you are trying to incorporate into your daily life? How will this habit help your physical, mental, or social health?

Science 7 -Where does the gas come from in a bath bomb?

Science 6 - Which part of the Earth gets hotter, near the Equator or the Polar regions?

Keycode 6/7 - How do you change a sprite's costume in Scratch? Show me your character designer project.

SS 7 - If you were a member of the Second Continental Congress, would you choose to sign the Declaration of Independence?

Acc. Math 7 - How do you solve two-step equations?

Math 6 -What are the steps in the Order of Operations? (Hint PEMDAS)

Math 7 -What are the common factors between 12 and 20?

ELA 6 - What makes parts make up a compound sentence? Write a compound sentence.

ELA 7 - What is a possible theme so far in A Christmas Carol?

Choir 7 -The last Sharp in a key signature is what solfeg?

SEC -How can we make comments and ask questions when engaging in meaningful conversations with others?

Band - Which Christmas song is your instrument section playing at the December 20th concert at school? Will you play it for me?

Congratulations to Piper Gibson, our HMS Spelling Bee winner and to Caleb Bostick, our runner-up. Both students will participate in the district spelling bee and Piper will represent Hellstern at the county bee. Congratulations to all the spellers for making it to the school bee!

Our student-athletes select a staff member or members who make a difference, impact their lives, go the extra mile to serve, etc. They then write how the individual has impacted them and/or our Hellstern community, finalized by honoring them with a plaque in which they write this in its entirety and then present!

More info about this event will be coming soon!

Each week we will highlight a few members of the Hellstern staff!

9 - School Board Meeting

20 - End of 2nd quarter, Team Day

20 - Collecting Chromebooks to keep at school over the break

20 - Designated Food Day

20 - Club Day

20 - Band performs for 6th grade students (HMS Cafeteria)

Dec. 23 - Jan. 6 - Winter Break

7 - Students return for 3rd quarter

13 - Report cards go home in advisory

20 - No School

29 - Rising Student Night (this event is for current 5th & 6th graders) - (4:30-6pm)

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Website: http://hellstern.sdale.org/
Location: 7771 Har-Ber Avenue, Springdale, AR, USA
Phone: 479-750-8725
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