Hero Happenings!

Hellstern Middle School Newsletter, Springdale, AR

September 30, 2024

Need to know this week...

We will be watching the HBHS Homecoming Parade outside this week on Thursday. We will adjust our schedule. Please avoid check-outs during the time when we are scheduled to be out of the building.

ALSO - there is no school on October 18th - this is a teacher work day.

Questions of the Week

Keep them talking!

Do you ever ask your child about his/her day and you get a one word answer? or a shrug? Use these questions to find out more about your child's day!

GT - Have you pitched your A to Z project and been given approval?

Health 6 - What have you learned about the physical, mental, and legal consequences of unhealthy use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs?

Careers 6 - What did you learn from Entrepreneur Braden Harrod, the owner of Harrod's Homegrown Produce in Farmington?

Science 6 - Explain how heat travels differently through a conductor than an insulator

Band - Have you mastered your Yellow Belt in NinGenius yet? I know it quizzes you on reading your notes and understanding music symbols. Will you show me on your chromebook how that works and which level you are on?

Acc. Math 7 -How can you use mathematical properties to add or subtract positive and negative rational numbers?

Science 7 -What does thermal energy have to do with the states of matter?

Math 7 -How do you multiply two negative fractions?

Math 6 -How would you divide these two fractions? 3/4 divided by 1/2=

Social Studies 6 - Name two achievements of the Ancient Egyptians and explain the impact on Egyptian society.

Social Studies 7 - In which region of the 13 colonies would you prefer to live? Why?

ELA 6 -Can you describe one of the characters from Iqbal and provide details about them?

ELA 7 -What are some ways tone can be expressed in poetry?

Select Theatre - What is your Thespy Performance going to be about?

Theatre 7- What was your Hair/Makeup Design over?

Choir 7 - When identifying key signatures, what direction is the "last" flat or sharp?

ELD 1/2 - What shapes did you learn about this week?

PE - What skills are you working on in P.E.?

Heroes of the Month

Staff of the Month - Mrs. Alisha Carson

Guest Speaker in Careers -6th grade

20-year-old University of Arkansas Agricultural Business major Braden Harrod visited our 6th Grade Career Awareness classes this week. Harrod is the owner of Harrod's Homegrown Produce at 102 Cynthia Avenue in Farmington. He told students about the importance of having basic life and soft skills, working hard, having fun and the knowledge needed to be successful in a career. The entrepreneur shared his personal story from working on his family produce farm to how he has learned to manage his time, as well as costs and needs for his own business.

"Finding Nemo Jr." Audition

If your student is interested in auditioning for Finding Nemo Jr, please fill out this form. This play is extra-curricular and is open to all Hellstern students. There is a significant time committment as the play gets closer to the performance.

Tailgate time!

Tickets are available in the school store. Here is the link .

If you want to pay cash for a ticket student will need this signed permission slip and $9.

Thank you for supporting the Band Car Wash!

Flu Clinic

Flu Clinic forms are going home on Monday, September 23rd. Students will get them during their advisory time. Our flu clinic for students is October 22nd. Forms should come back to the office and we will give them directly to Nurse Laura. Please remember to sign the flu form. Any questions - email lboseman@sdale.org.

From PTO

September is PTO Sponsorship Drive! This is PTO’s ONLY fundraiser of the year. We need to raise $15,000 to fund all projects for the year, including replacing three basketball goals. Sponsorships are available at $10, $25, $50, and $100. There are incentives for participation!

Each child who participates will receive a free treat at our first Hero Hangout.
Each advisory class that raises $250 will get early access to the Hero Hangout.
The team in each grade that raises the most money will get an extra social time!

Please visit our site to support Hellstern!

If you’d like to contribute to the Hero Hangout, please sign up to send snacks.

We also need your help in chaperoning the Hangout! Please sign up here.

Buy your Hellstern spiritwear now! Orders will be delivered to your child at school.

Box Tops

Did you know you can earn money for Hellstern with the Box Tops For Education app? You can also connect the app to your Wal-Mart account to automatically earn money for HMS. Click the link for more info.