The Buccaneer Bulletin
January 26, 2024
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Coming Up at the Bend...
Saturday 1/27
7/8 Black Team Girls Basketball District Tournament
Saturday School
Tuesday 1/30
- Beginning Band Rehearsal
Wednesday 1/31
- NAEP Testing
- 7/8 Theater Field trip to LTHS Musical
Thursday 2/1
- 8th Grade TTAP Social Studies
- Beginning Band February Concert
- Run Only Track Meet
- Chick-fil-a PTO Spirit Night
Friday 2/2
- Orchestra Nerf Social
Friday 2/9
- 7/8 Grade Dance - more information to come
IMPORTANT COURSE SELECTION DATES!
February 7: Rising 6th Grade Parent Information Meeting @ 5:30pm in HBMS Cafeteria
February 7: Rising 7th & 8th Grade Parent Information Meeting @ 6:30pm in HBMS Cafeteria
March 1: All course selections due in Skyward. No changes can be made after this date!
Spring Enrichment Programs -Late Registration Ends Tonight 1/26!
Spring Enrichment Enrollment Ends Tonight!
- Late registration Window: January 22-26 ($35 late fee)
- Classes begin February 5th, 2024!
- Catalogs and Info please visit: www.ltisdschools.org/communityprograms
- Contact the Office of Community Programs for questions by phone (512) 533-6011 or by email at communityprograms@ltisdschools.org
Rising 7th & 8th Grade Course Selection Information
January 26: LTISD Middle School Course Catalog goes live for viewing
February 7: Rising 7th & 8th grade parent information meeting for course selections at 6:30pm in the HBMS Cafeteria.
February 8-9: Counselors visit rising 7th & 8th grade classes to review course selection information and answer questions
February 26-28: Counselors visit rising 7th & 8th grade classes to assist students with entering course selections into Skyward
March 1: All student course selections due in Skyward. No changes can be made after this date.
Rising 9th Grade Course Selection Information
Rising 9th grade parents-
I can't believe the time has already come to start selecting courses for next year! Below are some important upcoming dates to keep in mind.
- February 8th during Grow Time: final high school transition meeting during Grow Time to discuss 9th grade courses and LTHS Programs of Study booklet (students only)
- February 12th at 6pm: Parent Meeting for rising 9th graders (at the LTHS PAC)
- February 26 & 27th during History classes: LTHS counselors will visit all HBMS 8th grade History classes to further discuss LTHS course options & how to enter course selections into Skyward. Please wait to enter courses in Skyward until after these lessons from the LTHS counselors (students only)
- March 1st: All course selections for 2024-25 school year due in Skyward
**After school events are not required, but can be helpful in answering your questions about LTHS courses. We also ask that you limit appointments during the school events so that your student can be up to date on important information.
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Kendall Sealy | 8th Grade Counselor | sealyk@ltisdschools.org
Take Care of Texas Video Contest Finalist
Henry Wickham, a 7th grade Video Production student from HBMS, made the finals for this Statewide Video Contest.
You can view all videos in the contest here and vote on the right hand side under "Make Your Choice."
Yearbook Ads Extended Until 1/31/24
Upcoming February PTO Spirit Night
Pom Squad Tryouts
Is your dancer interested in trying out for the HBMS Dance team?
If so, please see the Pom Squad Tryout Packet for more information.
Skyward Family Access - How to View Messages
In this video, I will show you how to view messages in Skyward Family and Student Access. You will learn how to access your inbox, view notifications, and differentiate between new and old messages. This video is a quick and easy guide to help you stay updated with important messages from your students' teachers and the school. No action is required from you, just watch and stay informed!
Staff Shout Outs!
HBMS PTO Highlights
Spirit Wear
Upcoming Spirit Nights
2/1 - Chick-fil--a (5pm until close)
3/4 - P. Terry's (5pm to close)
Follow PTO on Socials
Don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @hbmspto!
HBMS Leadership Team
Principal
6th Grade
Assistant Principal: Tatiana Chavez
Counselor: Surita Scholla
7th Grade
Assistant Principal: Clark Fredrickson
Counselor: Dana Page
8th Grade
Assistant Principal: Brian Gill
Counselor: Kendall Sealy
Hudson Bend Middle School
Website: ltisdschools.org/HBMS
Location: 15600 Lariat Trail, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-533-6400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltisdschools
Twitter: @HudsonBendMS