HBMS Warrior Parent Update
Week of September 21, 2020
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Week of September 21, 2020
Suicide Prevention Month
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
MondayA Day - Periods 1,2,3,4
Tuesday
B Day - Periods 5,6,7,8
National Voter Registration Day
Wednesday
Asynchronous Learning Day - no online classes
Thursday
Asynchronous Learning Day - no online classes
Friday
Asynchronous Learning Day - no online classes
Progress Report 2
Principal Corner
Happy Saturday. It's hard to believe that we are getting close to the end of September and inching closer to our return to Face to Face (F2F) campus date. By now, all parents/guardians have made a decision as to whether their student is returning F2F or remaining online. If you did not complete the online survey, your student was defaulted to F2F. Overall, we had 41% of our families select to return to F2F.
As for the return date for those that selected to return to campus, we will start transitioning students to F2F on Monday, October 5th. More information will be shared with those families who selected to return F2F, as we get closer to the date. The administrators are working hard on establishing protocols for students to return to the campus. One of the most important tools we have to prevent the spread of the virus is the use of a face covering and social distancing. Please have your Warrior begin to use a face covering during the day, to get used to its use. When they return to campus, they will need to wear it at all times, other than when eating in the cafeteria.
Our teachers and students are working hard in their online classes. We thank all the parents, siblings, grandparents, and guardians who have been helping our Warriors during our online schedule. Progress Report 2 ends on September 25th. Now is the time to ask for help, attend tutorials, and redo any failing major grades. This grading period is also the time that students could lose their UIL eligibility. This could impact their participation in sports. The Term 1 grading period will end on October 9th, so if your student is not doing well, it is imperative that they start attending tutorials to improve their grades. Please see the tutorial schedule below or reach out to their teachers for the dates/times.
Sports are returning to campus! If your 7th or 8th grade student is interested in playing sports, please see the information below about the UIL requirement for sports physicals as well as the information about boys and girls athletics. If you have questions, please reach out to our coaching staff. We will have games on campus, however, there will be strict COVID protocols on campus and limited seating. More information will be shared as our seasons start.
Thank you for your support and flexibility as we continue to teach during these times. I recommend that you visit the FBISD Relaunch page below, which answers many questions about our return to F2F or continuation of online learning. Thank you.
Ms. Cortez
HBMS Principal
Asynchronous Learning Days
Congratulations!
Congratulations:
Dustin H. - Teacher Ms. Stewart
Van D. - Teacher Ms. Pimley
Congratulations! - NJHS Members
Coffee with the Counselors
October 6, 2020 at 9:00 am
November 3, 2020 at 9:00 am
December 1, 2020 at 9:00 am
The HBMS Counseling team is here to help you and your students with your needs. We offer Coffee with the Counselors every 1st Tuesday of the Month as well as individual help.
Our counselors work with the following students:
Last names A - Gi - Ms. Carrell - 281-634-3007 - Tamara.Carrell@fortbendisd.com
Last names Gj - N - Ms. Blackmon - 281-634-3008 - Taylor.Blackmon@fortbendisd.com
Last names O-Z - Ms. Shelton - 281-634-3006 - Taheera.Shelton@fortbendisd.com
HBMS Athletics
Volleyball tryouts will be October 12 - 15, students must have a physical to tryout
Football practice will begin October 14
Athletics is available to online and face to face students. Full COVID protocols will be in effect for all student athletes and coaching staff.
For more information about girls sports, contact Imani.Shabazz@fortbendisd.com
For more information about boys sports, contact Nicholas.Thompson@fortbendisd.com
At Home Learning Kits & Textbooks
If your family was not able to pick up the Student At Home Learning Kit and Textbook during our earlier distribution dates, we will still be able to get the materials to you.
Textbooks and Learning kits will be distributed by appointment only. Please contact Ms. Carranza at 281-634-3005 or Susana.Carranza@fortbendisd.com to arrange a date/time for pick up. Thank you.
PTA Members Needed
HBMS Online Schedule
HBMS Synchronous Tutorial Schedule
Library News
Remember, if you checked out books last school year and did not return them, you can bring them to the front HBMS office between 8:00 - 4:00.
click here for the Library Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/z6jp8
Device Deployment - Phase III
iPads will be requested/delivered by appointment. Please email Kevin.Morrow@fortbendisd.com or Shari.Wendt@fortbendisd.com with your request. All forms must be completed in Skyward Family Access in order to obtain a device. If your child needs a portable keyboard, you may also email Mr. Morrow or Ms. Wendt to request one.
If your child has an iPad that is damaged or in need of repair, please contact our IT Analyst at garrett.hamilton@fortbendisd.com
GT Referral Window Now Open
FALL GT REFERRAL WINDOW NOW OPEN (AUGUST 17, 2020-SEPTEMBER 30, 2020)
Students eligible for fall evaluation
- Currently enrolled FBISD students in grades K-11.
- Students who are not identified for gifted and talented services in FBISD in any content area.
Please use the link below for the referral for testing.
Child Nutrition Information
Families will need to create an account online to apply for Meal Benefits and to make payments to their student’s account. ALL Meal Applications will be done through SchoolCafe.com/FBISD. Due to the pandemic, our office will not be open for paper applicants.
Families can email MealApps@fortbendisd.com for further assistance with applications if they’re unable to fill one out online.
Hodges Bend Middle School
Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/hbms
Location: 16510 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-634-3000
Twitter: @HBMS_Warriors