The Buccaneer Bulletin
January 12, 2024
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Coming Up at the Bend...
Saturday 1/13 - Boys Basketball Tournament
Monday 1/15 - Student & Staff Holiday (MLK)
Tuesday 1/16 - Theater OAP Rehearsal
Wednesday 1/17 - Basketball vs. Sycamore Springs MS (Boys-Home, Girls-Away)
Thursday 1/18 - Craig O's Apache Shores Food Truck Spirit Night
Friday 1/19 - Title 1 Parent Informative Meeting @ 9:30am & Basketball Pep Rally
Monday January 15th - No School
All district offices and campuses will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
We hope you all enjoy your 3 day weekend!
Yearbook Ads Extended Until 1/31/24
Upcoming January PTO Spirit Nights
Pom Squad Tryouts
Is your dancer interested in trying out for the HBMS Dance team?
If so, please see the Pom Squad Tryout Packet for more information.
Mrs. Truett will be teaching an After School Enrichment Dance Class on Tuesdays starting Jan 30. Registration is open through Now - Jan 22nd.
Click HERE for more info and to register
Adding Absence Requests in Skyward Family Access
Reporting an absence in Skyward Family Access has never been easier!
Watch video below for instructions.
January Mental Health Newsletter
Stay Informed and protect your kids. If you don’t know the first thing about vaping, this is for you! As vaping continues to impact the lives of today's youth, staying informed is more critical than ever. In the January Newsletter: Clear Lungs, Bright Futures(English/Spanish), we highlight the latest insights, trends, and essential information about vaping. Discover why it's crucial for parents to be in the know about this pressing issue and how you can safeguard your children's health. Knowledge is your best defense.
Join us and start by reading this month's newsletter. 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, "Parenting with Purpose." To access the course, simply navigate to ParentGuidance.org and click "On-Demand Courses."
Join Us for a Title 1 Informative Parent Meeting - 9:30am on Friday, 1/19!
As a Title 1 Assisted school, HBMS jointly develops with parents a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the way in which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the State’s high standards. Please click on the Form below to read each agreement with your child and digitally sign.
Spring Enrichment Programs - Register Now!
Spring Enrichment Has Begun!
- Registration Window: January 9th-January 21st
- Late registration Window: January 22-26 ($35 late fee)
- Classes begin February 5th, 2024!
- Catalogs and Info please visit: www.ltisdschools.org/communityprograms
- Contact the Office of Community Programs for questions by phone (512) 533-6011 or by email at communityprograms@ltisdschools.org
Cavalier Showcase
Staff Shout Outs!
HBMS PTO Highlights
Spirit Wear
Upcoming Spirit Nights
1/18 - Craig O's Food Truck in Apache Shores (5-8pm)
1/24 - Love & Cookies (10-5pm)
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