Hero Happenings!
Hellstern Middle School Newsletter, Springdale, AR
May 5, 2025
That's a Wrap, Heroes!
Great job on testing week! Let’s flood social media with your proud bracelet photos—post and tag Hellstern to show everyone your awesome accomplishment!
#ThatsAWrap #BraceletGoals #HellsternProud
Need to Know
- This is Teacher Appreciation Week! We are so thankful for our staff at Hellstern - feel free to send them some extra "well wishes" this week!
- On May 19, all sixth grade students will go on a field trip to Crystal Bridges. Students will enjoy a tour of the museum, a guided walk through the trails, an artmaking activity and free lunch. Each student will need the Crystal Bridges Permission Form completed by a parent or guardian, which also indicates their lunch choice. The deadline to submit this form is Tuesday, May 6 to allow adequate planning time for Crystal Bridges. Thank you!
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!
Health 6 - Demonstrate at least one brain activation or anti-anxiety strategy that you've learned and practiced in Health class.
Science 7 -How does the movement of tectonic plates tie to the rock cycle?
Science 6 -What is the favorite thing you have learned about in science this year?
Social Studies 6 -Describe the Middle Ages ruler, Charlemagne. What 2 ideas were near and dear to his heart?
Social Studies 7 - When did Arkansas become a state?
Math 7 - What quadrant would (-3, -5) be in on a coordinate graph?
Math 6 - What is one thing you did during testing that you are proud of?
Acc Math 7 - How do you feel like you did on the ATLAS math test?
ELA 6 -Who are two characters in The Bletchley Riddle?
ELA 7 -What is a developing theme so far in The Honest Truth?
Career Awareness 6 -What cluster does Officer Oktay work in? Can you name the five pathways?
Keycode -Ask your student how to make a sprite fly in Scratch.
Band - When is your band concert? (Monday, May 12th at 6pm - Har-Ber High School PAC)
Where is your band shirt? ($10 if you need to replace it)
We need your help!
Click on this link or the picture below and sign up to help with our Teacher Dessert Bar!
Thanks - PTO
Carver's Coloring Crew
It's time for Hellstern's annual partnership with Carver's Coloring Crew to donate art supplies to Arkansas Children's Northwest Hospital in memory of Carver Cobb.
This year we will have 3 weeks of activities to donate as much as possible to the cause. Thanks for helping us give back to our community Heroes!
Screen Time Event
Please join us Tuesday, May 13 for a chat about screen time with Ian McCready! Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP using this link so we have enough food and seating for everyone. We can't wait to see you there!
From PTO
Mrs. Greenlee needs help with Chromebook checkin on May 15-16 and May 19-20. If you can assist, please sign up for a time slot at the Signup Genius.
Our last PTO meeting of the year is May 6 at 8:30 am. All are welcome!
We are now on Instagram! Follow us there for updates on PTO happenings!
https://www.instagram.com/hellstern_ms_pto?igsh=MTVuemtpZWxldXoyZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
If you are interested in helping with PTO for the 2025-2026 school year, email hellsternmspto@gmail.com
Bike Nights
Don’t miss the Natural State Criterium Series & Family Bike Night on Wednesday, May 7! Enjoy exciting bike races, a family bike ride, and a kids' obstacle course, all in Downtown Springdale. Bring the whole crew for an evening of fun on wheels!
Summer Camps
Breakfast & Lunch Menus - May 5-9
Upcoming Dates
May
5 - Last day to checkout books form library
6 - Cross-country parent meeting for incoming 7th & 8th graders (5:30pm) in Hellstern cafeteria
7 - School Nurse Day
7 - Sdale TIP field trip to UA
7 - Boys BB parent meeting in cafeteria (5-6pm)
8 - All library books DUE
8 - Choir Concert (7pm) @ HBHS PAC
12 - Band Concert (6pm)
13 - EAST Day Out
16 - HMS Band Solo & Ensemble (4-6pm)
15 & 16 - 6th graders turn in Chromebooks AND chargers
19 - All 6th grade teams to Crystal Bridges
19 - HMS Band Social (optional) 5:30-7:30 (location TBD)
19 & 20 - 7th graders turn in Chromebooks AND chargers
23 - Last student day
23 - 4th quarter ends
20-24 - Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
August 3 - Hellstern Open House for 25-26 school year (1-3pm)