The Buccaneer Bulletin
Principal Newsletter - August 15, 2023
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Buccaneer Families,
Tomorrow is the big day! We are thrilled to welcome all of our Buccaneers back into our hallways. Our HBMS staff has worked tirelessly over the last week and a half to prepare for your student's arrival, and we are confident it is going to be a great year.
This newsletter has a few last-minute reminders about the first day/week of school. Please be patient in the car rider line this week. It typically is a longer line than normal and takes longer to clear as parents and staff get used to the process. If you are returning parent, the drop off/pick up process did not change. I look forward to it becoming more efficient every day and even faster than last year since we now have bus transportation daily.
Please tell your student we are ready for them! Have a great, final night of summer break!
Sincerely,
Laura Keogh, Principal
Student Schedules
- HBMS Counselors
Bell Schedule
LOCKERS
- This year, only 6th grade students will be automatically assigned a locker and combination in Skyward.
- If you are a parent of a 6th grade student, locker information will go live when schedules do on the evening of August 10th.
- 7th and 8th Grade students will be assigned a locker by request only. Historically, a very small percentage of our older students use a locker, so this will be by request only.
- If your 7th or 8th grade student would like to be assigned a locker, please use this Form to request one.
- There will also be a station set up at Round Up to request a locker that day.
- If you have further questions, please contact Assistant Principal Clark Fredrickson.
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
Morning Drop Off
CAR RIDER DROP OFF
- All HBMS students (grades 6-8) are to be dropped off at the Main Entrance in the front of the school illustrated by the Green route on the map ONE LANE ONLY (near curb).
- Parents, as you curb at the front entrance, please pull as far forward as possible in order to allow as many vehicles into the front loop at one time.
- DO NOT drop your student off in the faculty and visitor parking lot. HBMS does not have staff available in the morning to monitor the crosswalk for safety.
- Please have students be ready to exit the car prior to stopping.
- Pull as far forward as you can to allow for multiple simultaneous car drop-offs.
- All car riders should be dropped off from the car rider lane only.
- The car loops are one way at all times, both morning and afternoon.
Thank you for your cooperation in this process and keeping students safe in the morning.
Afternoon Dismissal
There are 4 dismissal options:
- Car Riders
- Bus Riders
- Walkers/Bike Riders
Car Riders
- All car riders must be picked up at the main front entrance.
- Cars will be directed into BOTH LANES of the loading zone for afternoon dismissal.
- Pull as far forward as you can to allow for multiple simultaneous pick-ups.
- The car zones are designated as “Inner” and “Outer”, and will fill in simultaneously, but be released one at a time by supervising staff members.
- Students are to watch for their car and move down the sidewalk anticipating where they will stop, loading cars only when all cars stop.
- The first group of cars is usually released at about 4:14pm.
Bus Riders
- ONLY buses pick up at the back of the school building.
- Please do not enter the bus lane at the back of the school.
- Bus riders will exit the back doors of the main hallway.
- Buses will transport ONLY eligible riders with SMART tags ready upon entry.
Walkers/Bike Riders
- Exit out of the back doors immediately. Do not go to the front porch.
- Please be aware of cars and buses, as there is no crossing guard.
Staff Shout Outs!
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
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Hudson Bend Middle School
Website: ltisdschools.org/HBMS
Location: 15600 Lariat Trail, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-533-6400
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Twitter: @HudsonBendMS