HAWK TALK
Hawk Talk
January 12, 2024
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
January 16 - Staff only (students off)
January 17 - Katha Stuart and Michelle Morancie Community Meeting at HBMS 9:30 AM
February 19 - School Closed for Presidents' Day Holiday
February 20 - Staff only (students off)
School Hours and Important Times
Office Hours: 8:15 - 4:15
Instructional Hours: 8:55-4:05
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.
Attendance Matters ALL DAY, EVERYDAY
If you haven't done so already, now is a great time to check in on your child's school attendance. You can do so via the parent portal. Click HERE to sign up. Daily and on time attendance is crucial to your child's academic success and future! 🙂
WHEN DO ABSENCES BECOME A PROBLEM?
GOOD ATTENDANCE: 5 or fewer absences
WARNING SIGNS: 6 to 10 days
CHRONIC ABSENCE: 10 days or more
Have a planned absence or emergency? Contact the school to request a "participate remotely" day. Students can use up to 5 per semester and the day be considered "present"!
Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance! School success goes hand in hand with good attendance!
School Library Sewing Circle Learning Project
Our school library sewing circles, led by our amazing community volunteers, are kicking off a service learning project soon, and they need your help!
Do you have old fabric scraps, socks, towels, rags, or clothing items you’re looking to get rid of? We’ll take them off your hands and use them to sew & stuff cat and dog beds for our local animal shelters!
We’ll also gladly accept full fabric pieces (1/2 yard+ sizes, any patterns or materials) to sew the outer shells of the pet beds.
Please drop off any donations in the front office or send them in to the HBMS library with your student.
Thank you for helping us support creativity & build compassion in our student community!
National Charity League Membership Drive
The National Charity League Membership Drive is underway! National Charity League (NCL) is a philanthropic organization of mothers and daughters with multiple chapters in the metro Atlanta area and across the United States. To learn more about the organization, visit:
http://www.nationalcharityleague.org/
The Membership Drive runs from January 15 to March 1. The Roswell-Alpharetta chapter is looking for prospective members for our 2030 Class. If you are interested in joining the organization or would like additional information on the Roswell-Alpharetta Chapter, please visit:
https://www.nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/roswellalpharetta
Each applicant is required to attend one of the following informational meetings to be considered for membership:
• 1/17/24, 6:30-8:00 pm. Online session. Zoom link TBA.
• 1/21/24, 7:00-8:30 pm. Medlock Bridge Subdivision (10150 Groomsbridge Road, Johns Creek)
• 1/23/24, 10:30 am-12:00 pm. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve – Summerour House (9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek)
Please contact the NCL VP of Membership at bluemaryak@gmail.com with any questions.
Hardship Transfers for 2024-25 School year
Applications for Fulton County Schools (FCS) are available beginning January 1, 2024 for parents who wish to apply for a 2024-25 hardship transfer or to renew a current hardship to another FCS elementary, middle, or high school.
Parents will use an online form, available through the school system’s website, to enter and submit their information. Hard copy applications are not required, except for medical transfers which require a pertinent medical provider’s signature and documentation.
The deadline for submitting a transfer application is Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, by 4:30 p.m., with no exceptions or extensions granted. All requests must be received or postmarked by this date and time. In addition, school system employees who have children receiving an employee hardship transfer must renew their request.
The February 29 deadline applies to students and parents seeking a hardship transfer for medical reasons, curriculum differences, and childcare situations or for employees’ children. Schools participating in open enrollment, a separate transfer process that allows students to move to a school with available space, will be announced in early May.
Parents with questions or who need more information about hardship transfers can contact the Fulton County Schools’ Student Assignment Office at 470-254-5550 or visit the FCS Hardship Transfer webpage.
ATL Hawks HBMS Ticket Offer!!
ATL Hawks vs. ORL Magic
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25th at 7PM
Join the Atlanta Hawks on February 25th for a special ticket offer for HBMS at State Farm Arena as they take on the Orlando Magic. Each ticket INCLUDES $10 worth of food and beverage credit. A portion from each ticket purchased through this offer will benefit HBMS. Tickets can be purchased through the link below.
Annual Scoliosis Screening February 13 - Grades 6 and 8
The procedure for screening is a simple procedure in which the trained screener looks at the child’s back in the standing position and in several bending positions. Boys and girls are screened separately. Girls should wear a halter, bra, or bathing suit top underneath their clothing on the day of the screening. Boys are screened with their shirts removed.
If your child has a suspected curvature, you will be notified in writing advising you of the findings and recommendations regarding follow-up.
Parents or guardians can choose to not have their student screened for scoliosis by selecting the opt-out option.
NOTE: If you DO NOT want your child to be screened as outlined above, complete the requested information below with your signature, and return it to the school prior to the screening date. If you do not return this form with your signature indicating you do not want your child screened .
Order Your Chocolate Today!!
Chorus will be selling Valentines Candy through See's Candy from 1/3-1/26! Candy will begin to ship on 1/16 and goes straight to you!
If you are interested in purchasing some See's Chocolate, the link is here:
https://www.yumraising.com/secure/holcombbms_chorus41/MerIvi3606/candy
Who can I contact for help?
Kim Kapella, Assistant Principal, 6th Grade administrator
470-254-8422
Hannah Milligan, 6th grade counselor
470-254-8425
7th Grade:
Kenneth Greene, Assistant Principal, 7th grade administrator
470-254-2423
Hannah Milligan, 7th grade counselor - GIRLS
470-254-8425
Glenn Johnson, 7th grade counselor - BOYS
470-254-8424
8th Grade:
Jennifer Cassidy, Principal, 8th grade administrator
470-254-5285
Glenn Johnson, 8th grade counselor
470-254-8424
Student Records/Enrollments/Withdrawals/Immunizations:
Ansel Comer (bilingual - Spanish)
470-254-8428
Bilingual Parent Liaison (Spanish):
Maria Baron
470-254-8427
Front Office - Attendance/Absence Excuses:
Sarah James
470-254-5280
Clinic (Bilingual/Spanish)
Lina Nava
470-254-8438
navadeparral@fultonschools.org
Special Education Services
Leslie Mason
470-254-8444
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/holcombbridgems
Location: 2700 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-5280
Twitter: @HolcombBridgeMS