The Buccaneer Bulletin
Principal Newsletter - December 2, 2022
Coming Up at the Bend...
December 6 - Orchestra Winter Concert
December 7 - Basketball vs. Bee Cave MS
December 7 - Band Winter Concert
December 9 - NJHS Meeting during Grow Time
December 12 - Choir Holiday Concert
December 14 - Basketball vs. Dripping Springs MS
December 15 - Fine Arts Winter Showcase
December 16 - Early Release/End of Semester
Safety During Student Drop Off and Pick Up
As a school community, it is my assumption that student safety is a top priority for us all. In order to best ensure students are physically safe when arriving to and leaving from school each day, it is required that all parents follow the expectations below:
- All parents must drop off and pick up in the car rider line at the front of the school.
- Parents cannot park along General Williamson Drive or other nearby locations and escort or have their student walk alone to that location.
- Pull forward as far as possible in the car rider line and do not stop directly in front of the school if there is space in front of you.
- Stay diligent and aware of your surroundings as students load in their car.
The best way to ensure your child's safety is to follow the protocol we have established with our car rider line. Thank you for working with us to keep our Buccaneers safe!
Counselor Staffing Update
JoAnn Bryan, 7th grade counselor here at HBMS, will begin her well-deserved retirement at the end of this semester. She has been a valuable asset to the counseling team not only at Hudson Bend but also Lake Travis ISD as a whole for 8 years. Her vast knowledge and deep, sincere care for all students is evident in all that she does. If Ms. Bryan has helped you or your student during her time at Hudson Bend, I highly encourage you to send her a note prior to her retirement on December 16th. Her email is
bryanj@ltisdschools.org. She leaves big shoes to fill! We wish Ms. Bryan the best as she enjoys her retirement with family!
With this news, I am happy to announce that Kendall Sealy has officially accepted our offer for the position of 7th grade school counselor here at HBMS starting January 4th. As many of you know, Ms. Sealy has been a 7th grade Texas History teacher and the 7th grade team leader for many years here at HBMS. This will make her transition to 7th grade counselor seamless as she has already built relationships with this particular group of students. I am confident Ms. Sealy will be an incredible addition to our counseling team and an impactful counselor for our students. Please help me congratulate Ms. Sealy on this exciting new chapter of her educational career!
HBMS Spirit Store
Show off your Buccaneer Pride! The PTO Spirit Store is open. All orders placed before Wednesday of each week will be available for pickup from the front office every Thursday. Go BUCS!
We are also offering a half-off sale on all the remaining PROUD shirts and hoodies.
Morning & Afternoon Homework Help
Homework Help is offered before and after school. This is a quiet work session facilitated by a faculty member for students to get help with or complete homework assignments.
BEFORE SCHOOL - 7:20-8:20am (Monday-Friday)
- Room 748 with Mr. Beatty
- Library with Ms. Hooker
- Room 775 with Mr. Gaffney
AFTER SCHOOL - 4:20-5:20pm (Monday-Thursday)
- Mondays and Wednesdays - Room 752 with Mr. Zambito
- Tuesdays and Thursdays - Room 775 with Mr. Gaffney
- There will not be Homework Help on Friday afternoons
As a reminder, we do not have late buses running routes this year, so if your child stays after school for Homework Help, it is the expectation that you pick him/her up at 5:20pm.
HBMS Leadership Team
While our campus leadership team works collaboratively with all students and teachers, the following information should help you reach the appropriate administrator or counselor for your child's grade level should a question or concern arise. We are committed to serving our students and appreciate the opportunity to work together with families to support our learners.
Principal
Laura Keogh
6th Grade
Assistant Principal: Matt Holley
Counselor: Dana Page
7th Grade
Assistant Principal: Brian Gill
Counselor: JoAnn Bryan
8th Grade
Assistant Principal: Cristy Castanares
Counselor: Surita Scholla
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