The Buccaneer Bulletin
December 1, 2023
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Coming Up at the Bend...
Tuesday 12/5 - Choir Winter Holiday Concert 7pm @ LTHS PAC
Wednesday 12/6 - Basketball vs. BCMS (Boys- Away, Girls - Home)
Thursday 12/7 - Theater One Act Play Rehearsals & Girls Basketball Tournament - Henry Invitational Leander, TX
Friday 12/8 - Region Band Field Trip & Orchestra Elementary TourWednesday 12/13 - Spirit Night @Bee Cave on Ice
NJHS Food Drive
Monday 12/4 - Friday 12/8
- This is an NJHS sponsored food drive.
- You may bring non-perishable food items, including bags of potatoes and onions.
- It is also a class competition through ELA. The class that brings in the most pounds of food will win a donut party (but there is a 250 pound minimum that must be met first!). Each food item is roughly 1 pound.
- All food will be donated to Lake Travis Ministries.
Midterm Exams
This year all three LTISD middle school campuses will be administering Midterm Exams in all courses.
Exams will be Dec 15-20, and we will have a special bell schedule during those school days. As a reminder, students are not allowed to take their exams early. We will be administering any missed exams after the Winter Break on January 4th at 9am. Students not able to take their make up exams on January 4th will arrange a make up time with their teacher the first week back to school (January 8-12).
Spirit Night at Bee Cave on Ice 12/13
Region Orchestra Announcement
Last Saturday, Blake Taylor earned the opportunity to play with the Region 32 Full Orchestra! Only the top, select students on each instrument are invited to play, and this year TWO students from Lake Travis ISD earned a spot. This is such a fun experience to play in a full orchestra setting, and we are proud of Blake for representing Lake Travis and Hudson Bend Middle School! Congratulations Blake!
December Mental Health Newsletter
In today's world, recognizing the significance of mental health is playing in the lives of our children is important. Parents hold a crucial role in shaping their children's views and behaviors around well-being. The phrase "Erase The Stigma” is a call to action, emphasizing the need to break down the barriers surrounding mental health and the role parents play. Let’s explore the importance of parents taking the lead in erasing the stigma surrounding mental health and fostering awareness in their children.
Join us and start by reading this December's Mental Health Newsletter (English/Spanish). As always, check out the ParentGuidance.org resources where you can access free courses led by licensed therapists on more than 50 topics. Check out the course titled, Connect with Your Child by Parenting with Purpose. To access the course, simply navigate to ParentGuidance.org and click on-demand courses.
Skyward Family Access 101- Login on Desktop/Laptop
In SFA Episode #2 you will see how to login to Skyward Family Access on your desktop or laptop computers. If you encounter any issues or need assistance, please email me at gonzalezt@ltisdschools.org . Thank you for watching!
Tami Gonzalez
HBMS Registrar
Staff Shout Outs!
HBMS PTO Highlights
Spirit Wear
Upcoming Spirit Nights
1/8 - Craig O's Food Truck in Apache Shores (5-8pm)
1/24 - Love & Cookies (10-5pm)
3/4 - P. Terry's (5pm to close)
Follow PTO on Socials
Don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @hbmspto!
Important Links & Information
Midterm Schedule
Early Release Schedule
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
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