HAWK TALK
December 9, 2022
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
December 13th-All Band Student Concert @CHS 6:30PM
December 14 - Art Show 5:00 - 6:00 PM
December 14 - Chorus Concert 6:30 PM
December 19 - January 3 Winter Break
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.
Buses typically depart by 4:15 PM
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.
PTA Season of Giving Continues!
The PTA Caring and Sharing Committee would like to thank everyone for their generous donations for the November portion of our Season of Giving. Before Thanksgiving, we collected over 400 items to restock our Holcomb Bridge Pantry. This is an amazing example of the wonderful school community at Holcomb Bridge. Special shout out to 7th grade for bringing in over 200 items and winning a sweet treat at lunch on Friday, November 18.
In December, we continue with our Season of Giving with our annual Holiday Hero donations to purchase grocery store gift cards. In years past, we have collected $1500-$2000 which is used to purchase gift cards that are distributed to students and their families in need throughout the entire school year.
Giving is easy- simply click on the Holiday Hero link. Any and all donation amounts are appreciated.
The PTA appreciates all that our HBMS families do to strengthen our community and each other.
Kona Hot Chocolate Truck is Coming December 15!
The cost is $5, one size, cash only.
Congratulations Spelling Bee Winners!
1st Place: Angel Valladares-Ortez (8th Grade)
2nd Place: Broderick Williams (7th Grade)
3rd Place: Rafe Naggier (8th Grade)
College Awareness Spirit Week December 12-16
Also, we have been publicizing in this newsletter that our counseling team is seeking parents and community members to serve as career speakers (see ad below). We would love to have you share your career journey with our students during this school year.
- Monday: Dress for Success—dress like you would on an interview and/or in a future career
- Tuesday: Twin Day—find a teammate, sorority or fraternity sister, and dress as twins
- Wednesday: College PJ day—wear your comfy pajama pants and a college hoodie
- Thursday: College Spirit Wear
- Friday: Tacky/Holiday Sweater day—bonus if you have a college “tacky holiday sweater. Also, College/Career Bingo with prizes!
Coffee with HBMS Parent Liaisons!
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.
Centennial Jr. Knights FREE Girls' Basketball Clinics!
Centennial Jr. Knights is offering FREE basketball training for all girls 6th-8th grade.
Training sessions are on Thursday night from 7pm - 8:30pm in the Centennial High School aux gym.
We have one more session left this year before the holiday break, December 15th. Then we resume on January 5th.
To register, please go to https://www.centennialjrbasketball.com and scroll down to GIRLS ONLY - BASKETBALL TRAINING
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