The Buccaneer Bulletin

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11/24-28: Thanksgiving Break

12/4: Basketball vs. BCMS

12/16-19: Midterm Exams (more info below)

Our Buccaneers are making waves, and we’re here to celebrate it! Stay connected to our campus with a weekly look at the great things happening across The Bend!

This month in World Cultures, 6th graders celebrated Dia De Los Muertos! They taste tested Pan de Muerto and colored calaveras. They also researched the origins of the holiday and how it is celebrated today. Many enjoyed the opportunity to share a piece of their culture as they come from families who celebrate Dia de los Muertos, while others enjoyed the chance to experience something new.

All HBMS staff members get to take home a pie for Thanksgiving! Thank you to everyone who donated a pie or contributed funds to our PTO. Your generosity made this possible!

During lunches this week, HBMS students created a gratitude chain filled with statements about what they're thankful for. It's a wonderful reminder of the positivity in our school as we head into the break!

What are midterms?

• Midterms are a type of assessment that will cover material from the entire semester.

• They are worth 10% of the student’s semester grade.

• Every class will administer a midterm assessment.

• Retakes will not be permitted for midterm exams (per the LTISD Grading Policy)

When are midterms?

• Midterms will take place Tuesday, December 16th - Friday, December 19th.

• Students will take 1-2 midterms each day based on class period.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can my student take the midterm early or late if we will not be at school?

• Students should be present December 16th-19th to take midterm exams.

• Students cannot take their midterm exams early.

• Makeup exams will be on January 5th at 9am in the HBMS library.

• When will we know the midterm schedule?

• The midterm bell schedule will be in the coming weeks once it is finalized by the administration.

As a recent expansion of our Buc Lounge, we have been excited to start the “HBMS Backpack Program” for students in need. Every Friday, our counselors send home a backpack filled with food for the weekend to support identified students in need.

How can you help?

Click on the Buc Lounge Amazon Wishlist below to purchase items that are needed. Your generosity has already been a blessing for many families this year, and any donation, big or small, is greatly appreciated!

What is the Buc Lounge?

A place where any and all students are welcome to “shop” confidentially for free items they need.

What does the Buc Lounge include?

Food, personal care items, clothing, shoes, and school supplies.

Want to donate to the Buc Lounge to provide for our students who need it? Click the link below!

Visit our HBMS Yearbook Google Site to upload photos and more!

Did an HBMS teacher or staff member do something outstanding for your child? Use the Form below to submit a staff shout out! This will be shared with our entire staff and printed to hang in our front office to highlight the great things teachers are doing. Thank you for helping me encourage our amazing HBMS staff!

Homework Help is a quiet work session facilitated by faculty members for students to get help with and complete class assignments. Please see the details below:

Homework Help AM

Days: Monday - Friday

Time: 7:20am - 8:20am

Location: Room 201 (across from the main gym)

*Before school Homework Help has a bilingual teacher available for support!*

Homework Help PM

Days: Monday - Thursday (not offered Friday afternoons)

Time: 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Location: Room 201 (across from the main gym)

*Late buses run on Wednesday afternoons at 5:15pm*

Homework Help Expectations

• Personal smart devices are not allowed to be used during this time.
• School work only - no games or socializing
• Remain in Homework Help entirety of assigned time
• Leaving early requires teacher to speak with parent

While our campus leadership team works collaboratively with all students and teachers, the following information should help you reach the appropriate administrator or counselor for your child's grade level should a question or concern arise. We are committed to serving our students and appreciate the opportunity to work together with families to support our learners.

Principal

Laura Keogh

6th Grade

Assistant Principal: Donald Roeder

Counselor: Dana Page

7th Grade

Assistant Principal: Brian Gill

Counselor: Angela Carey

8th Grade

Assistant Principal: Tatiana Chavez

Counselor: JoAnna Janecek

Stay up-to-date with campus events and activities by reading the weekly Buccaneer Bulletin. If you missed one, head over to the HBMS website under the principal page to view current and past newsletters. Feel free to share these newsletters with friends and family.

Please note that The Buccaneer Bulletin is sent to the email addresses you have listed in Skyward Family Access. If you are not receiving weekly newsletters, please verify that your information is correct in Skyward or reach out to our registrar, Christy Thompson, at thompsonc@ltisdschools.org for further assistance.

Website: ltisdschools.org/HBMS
Location: 15600 Lariat Trail, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-533-6400
Facebook: Hudson Bend MS

Instagram: @hbmsbuccaneers