The Buccaneer Bulletin

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9/8: 7th Football v. West Ridge

9/9: 8th Football v. West Ridge

9/11: Patriot Day

9/11: Volleyball v. Bee Cave

9/12: Cross Country Meet

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 week in Tech Apps, students are focusing on being responsible and respectful digital citizens.

They are learning how to:

• Recognize and practice responsible, legal, and ethical behavior when using digital tools

• Follow our school’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

• Stay safe online

• Make positive and ethical choices in their digital lives

In addition, students are practicing their typing skills by using proper typing techniques and the home row keys to build speed and accuracy. These lessons help students build the skills they need to use technology safely, responsibly, and effectively.

Homework Help starts next week! We look forward to having our Bucs back in the mornings participating in tutorials!

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

The HBMS PTO is excited to announce our No Hassle Fundraiser! Simply make your donation and sit back and relax! This fundraiser means no Apex, no selling things, and no baking things! A Win-Win for everyone!

We are raising funds for many different things this year including classroom grants for teachers, teacher appreciation week, the 6th grade Luau event, the 7th/8th grade winter dance and much more! Your donations go a long way for our staff and students! You may have noticed the new Smart Pass system being rolled out this year, we were able to purchase this for HBMS with some of the donations from last year!

Thank you for your donations!

Start-Up Stars: Young Entrepreneurs in Action

Students will learn how to brainstorm ideas, launch a mini-business, and pitch it like a pro.

Wednesdays 4:15-5:15
Oct. 1 – Dec. 3 (8 classes)

Spots are limited—register today!

Registration closes September 7th! If you have any questions Email Graysonk@ltisdschools.org.

Code Builders – Create Your Own Game!

Why just play games when you can build your own? Students will use Code.org’s Game Lab to animate characters, add interactive features, track scores, and design their very own original video game.

Tuesdays 4:15-5:15
Sept. 30 – Nov. 18 (8 classes)

Spots are limited—register today!

Registration closes September 7th! If you have any questions Email Graysonk@ltisdschools.org.

✨ Get Ready to Dance at HBMS! ✨
Mrs. Truett will be teaching an after-school dance class right here at HBMS every Thursday! 💃

This is the perfect opportunity for dancers who want to sharpen their intermediate to advanced skills or for anyone dreaming of trying out for a dance team in the future.

Don’t miss out—registration closes September 7th!

👉 Click HERE to learn more and register today!

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!

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!

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: Clark Fredrickson

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