HAWK TALK
March 24, 2023
Georgia Milestones Testing
There is no opt out for testing this school year. Our school must have all students participate in order to avoid being penalized by the state on our CCRPI score. We appreciate parent support in encouraging students to do their best work on the test.
School Hours and Important Times
Office Hours: 8:15 - 4:15
Instructional Hours: 8:50-4:05
Breakfast: 8:20 - 8:45 AM
Students should be in class by 8:50 AM.
Dismissal is at 4:05 PM.
Walkers/Car riders are dismissed first, followed by bus riders.
Bus riders are called in the order that buses arrive on campus (load and go).
No checkouts allowed after 3:45 PM
Car line: Students must enter/exit a vehicle at the sidewalk area. Please pull forward as far as possible to keep the car line moving. All students must be picked up by 4:20 PM.
2023 Middle School Track Exhibition
Congratulations to our medal winners:
Girls:
Savannah Kohler (7th) 3rd place Discus
Boys:
Isaac Duverson (8th) 2nd place Long Jump; 2nd place 100 meter dash
Zion Williams (7th) 2nd place 50 meter dash
Daniel Williams (8th) 3rd place 200 meter dash
4 x 100 relay, 2nd place - Isaac Duverson (8th), Zy'Ontae Malcolm (8th), Daniel Williams (8th), Avery Jones (8th)
Zion, 7th Grade
Clockwise from top left:
Savannah, 7th Grade
PTA Landscaping - Spring Spruce Up!
Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence (FAVE) Open Enrollment
FAVE Family Resources
- FAVE Frequently Asked Questions
- FAVE Instructional Elements
- FAVE Virtual Commitments
Learn More about FAVE!
- Attend our Prospective Parent Meeting on March 16th and April 13th at 6:00 pm via TEAMS. Click here for our meeting links.
- Attend a Virtual School Tour at FAVE to watch instruction in action! Click here for our meeting links
Centennial PTA - Attention 8th grade parents!
Would you like to expand your role as a member of the Centennial community? While your child is exploring their new path in high school, you can find your nitch at Centennial through the PTSA.
We have several positions available on the board including Co-President, Secretary, VP of School Support, VP of Student and Parent Support, and VP of Student Well Being and the environment. If you can't commit to a board position, there are also positions as a committee chair. Some positions that are available are Fundraising Chair, Grant Writer/Finder/Coordinator, Prom Promise Chair, and Mini-Grants Chair to just name a few.
Here are a few statistics about CHS's board members:
- 90% are working parents
- 70% had never been on the PTA before taking a position on CHS Board
- 100% take on other positions after their 2 year commitment is completed
I would love to speak to you in greater detail about becoming part of the best community in Fulton County!
I can be reached via email Roshun Gaddy @ gaddygirls2@yahoo.com.
Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you!
HBMS PTA Caring and Sharing Committee Spring Cleaning Drive
Have you started spring cleaning yet? Looking to offload some new/gently used items that you don't use anymore? The HBMS PTA Caring and Sharing Committee is here to help!
We will be collecting the following items from March 17-March 31. All items will be distributed to families within our community and to families affected by the recent apartment fire within our Centennial cluster of schools.
New/gently used/clean in good condition:
- Small appliances: crockpots, toaster ovens, electric skillets, plug in cooktops/burners, toasters, etc.
- Linens for kitchen, bath, and bedding/blankets
- Kids clothing
- Kitchen supplies: spoons, spatulas, cookware, etc.
Other needed New items:
- Children's socks and underwear of all sizes
- Spring Cleaning supplies- disinfectant wipes and sprays, dishwashing liquid soap for hand washing dishes, etc.
Thank you and Happy Spring Cleaning!
Book Fair Volunteers Needed
We are excited to have the Book Fair at Holcomb the week before spring break (March 27th - 31st), and could use some volunteers to help. Ideally we'd love to have 2 volunteers per shift, if possible.
Student Attendance is as follows:
6th Monday 27th
7th Tuesday 28th
8th Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th
Friday open to all at various times
Here is the sign up link with the shifts broken down:
HBMS PTA: HBMS Book Fair March 27th - 31st (signupgenius.com)
Thank you in advance for your support!
School Governance Council needs YOU!
The window for parents and teachers to declare candidacy for their school's School Governance Council opened on February 1. During this time, individuals interested in serving a 2-year term (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025) will have the opportunity to complete a Candidate Declaration Form. The declaration window will remain open until March 24 with voting to take place in April.
School Governance Councils are an integral component of Fulton's charter system. School Governance Councils, or SGCs, are responsible for setting and monitoring the strategic direction of the schools.
The responsibilities of SGCs are as follows:
- Approve the school's Strategic Plan
- Approve the school's budget recommendations
- Manage the Request for Flexibility process
- Participate in the hiring process when hiring a new principal
- Provide feedback on the principal's performance
- Interface with the school's Title I committee (where applicable)
Have you purchased a yearbook??? We are making memories every day!
Families, yearbooks are great for a multitude of reasons! They capture history, foster school involvement, encourage student interaction, last forever, and provide decades of entertainment. This year’s highlights include soccer championships, recess acrobatics, cultural history celebrations, science experiments, and so much more. Don’t miss out on remembering this year’s fads, fieldtrips, and fun!
Yearbook’s can be purchased at Jostens.com or with cash using the attached order form.
Rising 7th Graders
Parents of 7th grade students please review the information regarding the 7th grade immunizations requirements:
Beginning with the 2023-24 school year, children entering 7th grade who were born on or after January 1, 2002, and for new students entering a Georgia school grades 8th through 12th must show proof of receiving the following prior to entering school:
One dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine; and
One dose of Meningococcal conjugate vaccine
The Georgia Department of Public Health Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231) is required as proof of the immunizations. This form is available from your healthcare provider or the health department. A list of local health departments and their service hours can be obtained from the school or online at http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/dhw-immunizations/3708-immunization-clinic-locations-and-hours.. The State of Georgia requires up-to-date or completed immunizations for school attendance. All students entering school must be immunized according to the rules and regulations established by Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR), and have an updated Immunization Certificate #3231 on file unless one of the following situations exist:
*Medical Exemption authorized by a medical doctor attached to the 3231 certificates (to be reviewed and renewed annually)
*Religious Exemption – Form 2208 Affidavit of Religious Objection to Immunization
Please contact Ms. Comer to verify your child's status via email at comera@fultonschools.org or 470-254-8428.
Please remind students to charge laptops daily!
Study Group Coaches Needed
HBMS is seeking college-age students or adult community members who would like to serve as Study Group Coaches in our AVID classes! If you are interested, please contact our AVID Coordinator, Ms. Reed at reeds3@fultonschools.org.
Jr. DA Youth Program Applications are available in the front office
Who can I contact for help?
Kim Kapella, Assistant Principal, 6th Grade administrator
470-254-8422
Hannah Milligan, 6th grade counselor
470-254-8425
7th Grade:
Kenneth Greene, Assistant Principal, 7th grade administrator
470-254-2423
Hannah Milligan, 7th grade counselor - GIRLS
470-254-8425
Glenn Johnson, 7th grade counselor - BOYS
470-254-8424
8th Grade:
Jennifer Cassidy, Principal, 8th grade administrator
470-254-5285
Glenn Johnson, 8th grade counselor
470-254-8424
Student Records/Enrollments/Withdrawals/Immunizations:
Ansel Comer (bilingual - Spanish)
470-254-8428
Bilingual Parent Liaisons (Spanish):
Maria Baron
470-254-8427
Carla Gatti
470-254-5283
Front Office - Attendance/Absence Excuses:
Anita Strish
470-254-5280
Clinic:
Lina Nava de Parra (bilingual - Spanish)
470-254-8438
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/holcombbridgems
Location: 2700 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-5280
Twitter: @HolcombBridgeMS