The Buccaneer Bulletin
February 2, 2024
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Coming Up at the Bend...
Tuesday 2/6
- Theater OAP Rehearsal
- Parent Information Meeting for Course Selections
- FCA
- 8th Grade Transition Meeting during Grow Time (students only)
- Field Events, Relays, & Hurdles Track Meet - Boys @ LTMS, Girls @ BCMS
Friday 2/9
- 7/8 Grade Dance - Decades Night
IMPORTANT COURSE SELECTION DATES!
February 7: Rising 6th Grade Parent Information Meeting @ 5:30pm in HBMS Cafeteria
February 7: Rising 7th & 8th Grade Parent Information Meeting @ 6:30pm in HBMS Cafeteria
March 1: All course selections due in Skyward. No changes can be made after this date!
*See more detailed information below*
5th Grade Fine Arts Showcase Success!
Today all 5th graders who will be at HBMS next year visited our campus to see performances by each of the Fine Arts programs and hear about course selections from Ms. Keogh and Ms. Sealy. It was a great success, and we cannot wait to have our newest Buccaneers here in August!
Winter Dance Volunteer Opportunity - Decades Dance
This year the PTO is organizing a Winter Dance for the 7th & 8th grade students.
The theme is DECADES NIGHT!!
Volunteers are needed to help decorate, chaperone, and clean up on Friday, February 9.
2:00-4:00 pm , 7 volunteers to help set up
4:00-6:00 pm , 7 volunteers to help set up
8:00-9:00 pm, 5 volunteers to help tear down
5:40-8:00 pm, 18 volunteers to help chaperone
Chaperones :
3 Door Monitors to pass out raffle tickets and then monitor hallway & bathrooms
3 Welcome greeters (pass out party favors)
3 Managing Games
2 Photo Booth Monitors
3 Snack table to replenish & deal with trash
2 Stage monitors to keep kids from rushing the stage & DJ with song requests
2 Glow tattoo station monitors
We are also looking to collect cases of water and packaged cookies.
Please review the available slots in the Signup Genius form below and click on the button to sign up.
As a reminder, Before you can volunteer on campus, you must fill out the LTISD Volunteer Agreement (also known as the Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement). Please click on this link and fill out the form if you have not already done so. Thanks!
IMPORTANT - Parents must be signed up to volunteer in order to be admitted to the dance.
Rising 7th & 8th Grade Course Selection Information
January 26: LTISD Middle School Course Catalog goes live for viewing
February 7: Rising 7th & 8th grade parent information meeting for course selections at 6:30pm in the HBMS Cafeteria.
February 8-9: Counselors visit rising 7th & 8th grade classes to review course selection information and answer questions
February 26-28: Counselors visit rising 7th & 8th grade classes to assist students with entering course selections into Skyward
March 1: All student course selections due in Skyward. No changes can be made after this date.
Rising 9th Grade Course Selection Information
Rising 9th grade parents-
I can't believe the time has already come to start selecting courses for next year! Below are some important upcoming dates to keep in mind.
- February 8th during Grow Time: final high school transition meeting during Grow Time to discuss 9th grade courses and LTHS Programs of Study booklet (students only)
- February 12th at 6pm: Parent Meeting for rising 9th graders (at the LTHS PAC)
- February 26 & 27th during History classes: LTHS counselors will visit all HBMS 8th grade History classes to further discuss LTHS course options & how to enter course selections into Skyward. Please wait to enter courses in Skyward until after these lessons from the LTHS counselors (students only)
- March 1st: All course selections for 2024-25 school year due in Skyward
**After school events are not required, but can be helpful in answering your questions about LTHS courses. We also ask that you limit appointments during the school events so that your student can be up to date on important information.
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Kendall Sealy | 8th Grade Counselor | sealyk@ltisdschools.org
Skyward 101 - Configuring Message Center Settings
In this episode, you will learn how to configure settings in the Skyward Message Center to determine which notifications you will receive regarding your student's attendance and grades.
February Mental Health Newsletter
Unlock the power of emotional regulation in February's Mental Health Newsletter (English/Spanish). Emotional regulation is the key to building resilient, well-adjusted children. In today's fast-paced world, it's crucial for parents to be in the know about nurturing emotional intelligence. This newsletter is your guide to understanding the importance of emotional regulation and how it shapes your child's future success and well-being. Join our community of proactive parents and equip yourself with invaluable insights and strategies. Start your journey towards fostering emotional intelligence in your child.
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Sondi Laycock
Director of Impact
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Staff Shout Outs!
HBMS PTO Highlights
Spirit Wear
Upcoming Spirit Nights
2/1 - Chick-fil--a (5pm until close)
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!
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