HAWK TALK

Friday, October 2, 2026

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

October 6: Chorus Concert

October 9: Fall Picture Day

October 12: No School (Columbus Day Holiday)

October 14: Kona Ice

October 14: Band Concert (7th/8th) at Centennial HS

October 22-23: Spirit Wear Sale during lunch periods

C lick here for the FCS School Calendar 2026-27

School Hours and Important Times

Office Hours: 8:15 - 4:15

Instructional Hours: 8:55-4:05

Arrival: Please do not drop off students prior to 8:25 AM. We cannot provide supervision of students prior to 8:25, therefore students may not enter until this time.

Breakfast: 8:25 - 8:50 AM

Morning Announcement: 8:50 AM (Students should be in class by this time)

Dismissal is at 4:05 PM.

Checkouts end at 3:45 PM to prepare for dismissal.

Walkers/Car riders are dismissed first, followed by bus riders.

Bus students are dismissed in the order that buses arrive.

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 4:25 PM.

ESOL Family Meeting

All parents, guardians, and families of English Language Learners are invited to join us for our HBMS ESOL Meeting on Tuesday, October 6 at 5:00 p.m. in the HBMS Cafeteria.

We’ll share information about ACCESS testing and its importance to student progress, the ESOL program and its benefits, available services, and practical strategies families can use to support learning at home. A Spanish interpreter will be available, and families needing interpretation in another language can call 470-254-5280 for assistance. Following the meeting, families are invited to stay for a chorus concert! We will provide VIP seating at the concert for the first 20 parents to sign in. Also, your child can get a stamp in their Passport to Success for family engagement!

Parent Webinar: Friend Drama, Group Chats & Social Exclusion

Parents are invited to join an upcoming webinar, “Friend Drama, Group Chats, and Social Exclusion: What Parents Need to Know,” on October 15 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Led by Phyllis Fagell, LCPC, the webinar will explore the challenges children and teens face with friendships, social exclusion, and group chats, while offering guidance for helping kids build resilience and maintain healthy relationships.

Click the photos below to register now to learn more and support your child’s social and emotional well-being.

Parent Technology Meeting Resources

If you were not able to attend our parent technology meeting on September 29, here is a link to view the recording of the meeting: Title I Parent Meeting Technology-20260929_180036-Meeting Recording.mp4

The slide deck is attached for review, which will allow parents to click on the videos in the slide deck. We value your feedback and ask that if you attended the meeting, watched the recording, and/or reviewed the slide deck, please give us your feedback so we can know if we are meeting your needs on this topic.

When finished reviewing the slide deck and/or meeting recording, please fill out the survey below to evaluate the effectiveness of the meeting.

HTTPS://BIT.LY/EVALUATION_FE

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Technology Parent Workshop -FY27.pdf

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Qustodio Online Monitoring Tool

Qustodio is a digital safety and parental monitoring tool that helps families stay informed

about their child’s online activity. It provides visibility into screen time, app usage, and web

activity on district-issued devices and offers parent-managed controls for personal devices*.

Key Features (Free for Parents):

See screen time, app use, and web searches on school devices during the school day.
Set limits and manage usage on school devices after school hours.
On personal devices: monitor activity, set routines, block apps, manage social media
time.
Get alerts for inappropriate or risky content.

*District cannot access any data on personal devices.

Where to Access

Apple Store

Google Play Store

From Any Computer

Important Note: Features such as location tracking, panic button, call, and message monitoring are not included in the free plan and require a paid upgrade through Linewize if parents choose to use them. For support, contact myschool@qustodio.com

*Qustodio app available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese.

Kona Ice is coming to HBMS!!

October 14th

Bring $5 - Cash only!

Casserole Fundraiser - Get your order in and support HBMS!

🍽️ Stock your freezer & support HBMS PTA! 🍽️

Peach of a Party and HBMS PTA have teamed up to bring you delicious, ready-to-go casseroles! A portion of every sale will be donated to the PTA. ❤️

📅 Sales: October 5–19

Haven’t tried them yet? You’re missing out! IYKYK. 😉

See the flyer for details and get ready to fill that freezer!

Order online at https://apopfundraiser.square.site

Save the Date: Literacy Night

HBMS Literacy Night: Can You Solve the Puzzle?

Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of riddles, secrets, and hidden fortunes at our Literacy Night community event. This year’s event invites students and families to unravel mysteries, decode puzzles, and work together to break out of the suspenseful world of the Inheritance Mansion.

Enjoy dinner (while supplies last) and complete literacy stations together as a family, with prizes and fun scattered throughout the evening!

Event Details:

📆 Wednesday, November 5

⏰ 5:30 - 7:30 PM

📍 Holcomb Bridge Middle School

Questions? Reach out to Ms. I, Ms. Keown, or Mrs. Baron. Every reader holds the key to the mystery — we hope to see you there!

Family Literacy Toolkit

Click the image above to visit the Family Literacy Toolkit website.

Parent Attendance Survey

95% to Thrive Campaign

Attending school every day is one of the most important ways students can succeed. Our "95% to Thrive" campaign encourages students to attend school at least 95 percent of the time, helping them stay on track academically, build meaningful relationships, and stay connected to their school community. By making attendance a priority, families can help students build strong habits that support learning throughout the school year.

Please take this short survey to collaborate with us to better understand barriers to meeting attendance goals and how the school can better support families.

HBMS Attendance Survey: Parent/ Guardian – Collaboration

Hawks Soccer at Home

Home Soccer Schedule

Hawk families are encouraged to attend our home games and cheer on our Hawks soccer team! All students who wish to attend and cheer on the Hawks must be accompanied by the adult who is driving them home. We do not allow drop-offs to any sporting events. There is no charge for admission to the game.

Upcoming Home Games:

October 7th vs. Crabapple || 5:30 PM

Redistricting Process Information

As you may be aware from a recent district message, Fulton County Schools will consider changes to attendance zones and evaluate school capacity through a redistricting/consolidation/closure process this fall. The process involves Geographic Region A (schools located south of the City of Atlanta) and Geographic Region C (schools located north of the Chattahoochee River). Because our school is located within Region C, we encourage parents and community members to stay informed, learn more, and provide input. Information about upcoming community forums is available at www.fultonschools.org/redistricting and in the attached flyer.

The first opportunity to attend a community forum will be October 7 from 6-8 PM at Centennial High School. If an interpreter is needed for any of these meetings, please email districtlanguageassistance@fultonschools.org at least 72 hours before the event so interpretation services can be arranged.

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REGION C Redistricting Process Explainer 2026-27.pdf

Mental Health Support

Mental health support is here for Holcomb Bridge Middle School’s students and families this year.

Holcomb Bridge Middle School partners with Cartwheel to connect students and families to mental health support when they need it. This year, Cartwheel offers individual therapy for students, parent and caregiver guidance, and new expanded Care Programs for specific challenges including school avoidance, screens and social media use, and intense emotions and behavior challenges.

Appointments are virtual and flexible, including evenings and weekends. Care is free with Medicaid, and most private insurances are accepted. Care is available in multiple languages, including Spanish.

Think your child or family could benefit from support? Complete this simple interest form to get started.

Clothing Donations

As the seasons change, and you are bringing out your fall/winter clothes:

If you have any new/gently used sweatshirts/sweatpants/sweat jackets, please consider donating them to school clinic. All sizes welcome. You can drop off washed items in the front office. Thank you!

Need Help with Food Assistance?

The Library Lowdown 📚

📚 3,000 Books Checked Out!

The Hawks are READING! Our students have officially reached 3,000 library checkouts this school year! 🎉📖 Every checkout represents a new adventure, a new idea, or a new world discovered. Thank you to our students for making reading a part of their day—and here’s to the next 3,000! 💙

📚 Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Challenge

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the HBMS Library! From September 15–October 15, students can participate in our Beanstack Reading Challenge by reading and logging 300 minutes. Along the way, readers can earn badges and prizes, plus tickets to enter our grand prize raffles at the end of the challenge!

Every student who goes above and beyond the challenge completion and reaches 350 logged minutes during the challenge will also be eligible for a special reader leader perk— a free small popcorn pass from our literacy partner, Aurora Cineplex! 🍿

This month is also a great opportunity to explore books by Hispanic and Latino authors and discover stories, cultures, and perspectives from across the Spanish-speaking world. ¡Feliz lectura! 📖🎉

Join Our Team of Parent Volunteers!

Our amazing parent volunteers help keep the Nest running smoothly and make it possible for us to offer a variety of programs and activities for our Hawks! Volunteers can help with shelving and straightening, MakerSpace projects, printing and laminating for teachers, displays and bulletin boards, special projects, and more.

Here is the link to sign up for one of our available volunteer times.

Interested in joining the team? Contact our school librarian Ms. Keown at KeownL@fultonschools.org or our PTA Library Volunteer Lead, Amanda Wagman, at amandawagman@gmail.com with questions.

Support our Sewing Circle Program!

Our sewing circles run on donations from our community and volunteer leadership. If you'd like to donate supplies to keep our budding tailors creating freely, please see the image below.

If you're interested in volunteering to co-teach or lead our sewing classes (Monday - Friday between 11:15 - 1:15), please reach out to Ms. Keown.

For more information, contact Ms. Keown at KeownL@fultonschools.org.

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Community Offerings & Events

Fulton County Public Library Offerings

Did you know that your local public library has so much to offer? The East Roswell branch of the Fulton County Public Library system is right down the road from our school!

📍East Roswell Public Library

2301 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076

☎️ 404-613-4050

In the section below, take a look at the events and resources our Youth Specialist at East Roswell Library has put together for our children and teen populations, and make a weekend visit as a family to sign up for or renew library cards, check out books, and learn more about fun programs for the whole family.

Join Us for Trunk or Treat This Weekend!

Stop by the Holcomb Bridge MS Library's Trunk at the East Roswell Public Library this weekend for Trunk or Treat!

Teen Program Offerings at East Roswell Library

View the flyers below to learn more about programs to get your students involved at the library! Library programs require registration before attendance. Parents, click the images to register your students for programs they're interested in attending.