HAWK TALK
November 11, 2022
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
November 15 Family Engagement at Elkins Point HBMS Orchestra plays 5:30
November 21 - 25 Thanksgiving Break
December 1st-8th Grade Band Cluster Concert @CHS 6:30 PM
December 13th-All Band Student Concert @CHS 6:30PM
December 19 - January 3 Winter Break
School Hours and Important Times
Office Hours: 8:15 - 4:15
Instructional Hours: 8:50-4:05
Breakfast: 8:20 - 8:45 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.
Buses typically depart by 4:15 PM
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 4:20 PM.
Season of Giving November Food Pantry Drive
The HBMS PTA is kicking off their Season of Giving with a November Food Pantry Drive.
Classes will be compete to see who can bring in the most items and receive a "sweet treat" next Friday, November 18.
Food will be placed in grade level baskets near the front door of the school.
Please bring in non-perishable items such as pasta, canned foods, and boxed items. Items will be used to stock the Food Pantry at the school.
Bring in items all next week to see which class will receive the sweet treat!
PTA Needs Your Input!
Hello Holcomb Bridge Middle School Community!
HBMS PTA has applied to be recognized as a PTA National School of Excellence.
This is an award that recognizes our school and PTA commitment to engaging our families and community. We need your help! As part of the process, National PTA requests feedback from families, administrators and teachers at two points in the school year—the beginning and the end. Your feedback will help National PTA generate a customized guide which will provide specific recommendations for improving our family-school partnership and achieving excellence.
Please help us by filling out the 20 question survey linked here through Sunday, 11/13/22:
HBMS 2022-23 National PTA School of Excellence Fall Survey English: https://forms.gle/qvNUigvDLqx4yZcB8
HBMS 2022-23 National PTA School of Excellence Fall Survey Spanish: https://forms.gle/jGTJDRRAKnkTbxRy9
Does this sound like a PTA program you’d really like to help with? Join us! Contact Joanne Wright (jakeywright1111@gmail.com) to learn more!
Study Group Coaches Needed
HBMS is seeking college-age students or adult community members who would like to serve as Study Group Coaches in our AVID classes! If you are interested, please contact our AVID Coordinator, Ms. Reed at reeds3@fultonschools.org.
Family Engagement Month – “Family Matters”
November is National Family Engagement month. Join us for "Family Matters," a celebration of FCS families and their role in the education and well-being of their students. There will be interactive workshops, hands-on activities, vendors, entertainment, giveaways, free food, and a few special guests! Students may attend one or all events at four locations from November 14 through November 17. Please RSVP by November 1. The following schools (with links to Eventbrite) are hosting events for the entire district:
- Banneker High School (November 14)
- Riverwood High School (November 15)
- Elkins Pointe Middle School (November 16) *HBMS Orchestra performs at 5:30 pm!
- Bear Creek Middle School (November 17)
Bridges/North Atlanta Cotillion registration is Open
This session starts on Sunday, January 8 at DoubleTree Hilton in Roswell. The program offers dancing and manners to 7th and 8th graders. We focus on traditional dances (waltz, fox trot) along with popular dances (shag, swing, freestyle, line, slow). Our 7th grade manners include making first impressions, handshakes, eye contact, common courtesies for girls and boys along with telephone/technology etiquette. Our 8th grade program introduces Latin dances and etiquette that covers job interviews, dating and the ever popular Table Manners. Students will continue to use these skills throughout their life. New students are always welcome in 8th grade. We look forward to meeting your child.
For more information, please contact Valerie Macdonald at 770-781-5580 or info@thecotilliongroup.com
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 Liaisons (Spanish):
Maria Baron
470-254-8427
Carla Gatti
470-254-5283
Front Office - Attendance/Absence Excuses:
Anita Strish
470-254-5280
Clinic:
Lina Nava de Parra (bilingual - Spanish)
470-254-8438
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/holcombbridgems
Location: 2700 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-5280
Twitter: @HolcombBridgeMS