The Buccaneer Bulletin
October 13, 2023
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Coming Up at the Bend...
Saturday 10/14
- All District Band Auditions @West Ridge MS
- 7th Grade Football vs Sycamore Springs MS @HBMS
- 8th Grade Football vs Sycamore Springs MS @SSMS
- Volleyball vs Sycamore Springs MS @HBMS
Thursday 10/19
- Bond Presentation at HBMS
- Vision & Hearing Screening
- 6th Grade Fall Choir Concert
- Orchestra Stringapalooza Field Trip
- Football Pep Rally during Grow Time
- PTO Spirit Night @ Raising Cane's
- Consent Forms due for Student Flu Shots
Student Flu Shot Clinic - October 25th
District partners with Lake Hills Pharmacy to offer optional flu vaccines to students in grades PK-8.
Lake Travis ISD has partnered with Lake Hills Pharmacy to provide flu vaccines to students in grades PK-8 on October 24-26 as follows:
October 24:
Serene Hills Elementary
West Cypress Hills Elementary
Lake Travis Middle School
October 25:
Bee Cave Elementary
Lakeway Elementary
Lake Travis Elementary
Hudson Bend Middle School
October 26:
Lake Pointe Elementary
Rough Hollow Elementary
Bee Cave Middle School
Please note, the flu shots are optional and will only be administered with written parental consent. Consent forms must be filled out completely, signed, and returned to your child’s school before Friday, October 20. You may write in your prescription insurance information or submit a copy of your insurance card. Individuals who do not have prescription insurance coverage must provide $20 cash with the consent form.
Students who do not submit a form with cash payment or insurance information before Friday, October 20, will not receive a flu shot at school.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu vaccine is the best defense against the influenza virus. For more information about the seasonal influenza vaccine and a copy of the most current Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS), please CLICK HERE. If you would like for your child to receive the flu vaccine prior to these in-school flu shot clinics, please contact your local pharmacy or pediatrician. Also, children older than six months who are uninsured or underinsured can receive flu shots at the Shots for Tots/Big Shots clinics provided by Austin Public Health. To make an appointment, please call 512-972-5520.
Should you have any questions, you may reach me via email at harkleroadb@ltisdschools.org, or by phone at 512-533-6015.
Sincerely,
Becca Harkleroad, RN, NCSN
Lead Nurse, Lake Travis ISD
Kindness Week - Activities Next Week!
Monday, Oct. 16: Kindness Chalk Out on Front Porch
Tuesday, Oct. 17: Take What You Need Bulletin Board
Wednesday, Oct. 18: National Unity Day- Wear Orange- We Unite to be Kind
Thursday, Oct 19: Thank you card or staff shout out station in lunch
Friday, Oct. 20: Kindness video on Broadcast
Midterm Exams - December 15, 18, 19, 20
What are midterms?
- Midterms are a type of assessment that will cover material from the entire semester.
- They are worth 10% of the student’s semester grade.
- Every class will administer a midterm assessment.
- Retakes will not be permitted for midterm exams (per the LTISD Grading Policy)
When are midterms?
- Midterms will take place Friday, December 15th-Wednesday, December 20th.
- December 15th: 1st and 2nd Period Exams
- December 18th: 3rd and 4th Period Exams
- December 19th: 5th and 6th Period Exams
- December 20th: 7th Period Exam
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my student take the midterm early or late if we will not be at school?
- Students should be present December 15th-20th to take midterm exams.
- Students cannot take their midterm exams early.
- Makeup exams will be on January 4th at 9am in the cafeteria.
Please see the full midterm schedule below.
HBMS Orchestra Accomplishments
Congratulations are in order to several students in our Orchestra program.
The Region Orchestra Auditions were this past weekend. Cian McGrath (8th), and Levi Brown (7th) made the top group on bass and the amazingly talented Yeonseung Kim (6th!) made it into the top group on violin. This year our region audition was the hardest audition in central Texas.
Also noteworthy: Lake Travis High School Freshmen and HBMS Alum Jason Kyler, William Fang, and Avery Kinas made the High School Region Orchestra, out playing many of Westlake's Sophomores, Junior, and Senior
Yearbook Photos Needed!
APEX Fundraiser Coming Soon!
See flyer below for more information.
No Color Battle this year.
Upcoming Events
DISCOVERY/GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM REFERRAL DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 10/19!
Contact HBMS GT Coordinator Laura Reininger with any questions.
Attendance Tile Clarification in Skyward
"Absence Requests" tab will show the requests that the parent has entered into Skyward and how they were originally processed. This will not update if an absence code has been changed after the request has been processed.
Picture Retakes 10/26
Lake Travis ISD Parent Mental Health Series
Staff Shout Outs!
HBMS PTO Highlights
Spirit Wear
Upcoming Spirit Nights
11/2 - Chick-fil-a (5pm to close)
11/6 - 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
COVID Tracking
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