The Buccaneer Bulletin
Principal Newsletter - January 13, 2023
Administration Update
Please read the following note from Mr. Fredrickson:
I’m so excited to be joining the Hudson Bend family! I am coming to HBMS with 12 years of teaching experience, including 10 years teaching middle school Social Studies in Fort Bend ISD. Since moving to the Austin area with my family two years ago, I have taught senior-level Government at Johnson High School in Hays CISD. I love to spend my spare time with my wife and son exploring all of the awesome things to do around Austin. I can’t wait to get to work with the amazing staff and students at Hudson Bend Middle School! Go Buccaneers!
I am grateful to have found someone as qualified and exceptional at his job during the middle of a school year. I am confident Mr. Fredrickson will be a valuable addition to our administrative staff and will have a positive impact on our students!
APEX Color Games is Here!!
During the Apex Color Games fundraiser, students will be challenged to get donations from family and friends to help our school. We’ll end the 2-week fundraiser with a celebratory event called Apex Color Games for students who participate in the fundraiser (think lots of color, games, fun raffle prizes, snacks, loud music, high energy, and FUN!) And WE NEED YOUR HELP!
These funds will go toward HBMS teacher grants and campus enrichment. Thank you for your support! Please see the flyer below for more information.

Transition Night 2023 - Moving Towards Independence
Tuesday, January 31st from 5:30-8:30pm at the LTHS Main Campus
We invite you for an evening of informational sessions centered around helping our children with disabilities move toward independence in life after high school.
Parents of students who receive services through Special Education and 504 are encouraged to attend! Participants will be able to choose from several sessions providing information such as college planning, agency contacts, post-secondary support groups, job training, and more. Confirmed Presenters include student support services from several universities across Texas, Project SEARCH, Goodwill Industries, Texas Workforce Commission's Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Bloom Consulting, Integral Care and more! Specific sessions to be published prior to January 31st.
RSVP by January 23rd to musickgriffine@ltisdschools.org
More information can be found at https://www.ltisdschools.org/Domain/33
LTHS Cavalier Showcase for 8th Graders

Rising 9th Grade Parent Information Meeting
What: 2023-2024 Rising 9th Grade (Current 8th Grade) Student/Parent High School Information Meeting
When: Monday, February 13, 2023, 6:00 pm LTHS PAC
About: LTHS Counselors will discuss 4-Year Planning and Course Selection Process for the 2023-2024 school year
*Students will NOT be selecting courses during the meeting.
- Counselors will be meeting with students during class at HBMS March 6th and 7th!
- All 8th grade students received a hard copy of the high school Program of Studies during Go Time, Friday January 13! Please make sure you review this to answer questions you may have!
- Please see this link to see lessons your child has been viewing during Go Time to prepare for the transition to high school.
School Board Recognition Month

Didn't Order Fall School Pictures? Read Below!
For parents looking to order Fall photos, use the code F22HBMS plus your student's ID number on the Photo Texas Photography's website. For example, if student's ID # is 123456, their online ordering code would be F22HBMS123456.
If you have further issues, please reach out to Photo Texas Photography's customer service either by calling 1-800-883-6463 or filling out the online form at https://www.phototexasphotography.com/contact
After School Spring Enrichment Registration
Visit: www.ltisdschools.org/communityprograms for information and catalogs
(if using a smartphone, scroll down and click on the red plus sign)
Classes will begin the week of February 6th.


Staff Shout Outs!
Did a teacher or staff member do something outstanding for your child? Use this Form to submit a staff shout out! This will be printed and delivered to the staff member by Ms. Keogh.
Yearbooks on Sale Now!


HBMS Spirit Store
We are also offering a half-off sale on all the remaining PROUD shirts and hoodies.
Morning & Afternoon Homework Help
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.
Thank you for your kind donations and supporting our Buccaneers in this capacity.
HBMS Leadership Team
Principal
6th Grade
Assistant Principal:
Counselor: Dana Page
7th Grade
Assistant Principal: Brian Gill
Counselor: Kendall Sealy
8th Grade
Assistant Principal: Cristy Castanares
Counselor: Surita Scholla
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