The Buccaneer Bulletin

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7th grade girls A team basketball are not only district champions but also went undefeated all season! Congratulations to these girls and Coach Peeks!

1/29: Course Selection Parent Meeting for Current 6th & 7th graders at 6:30pm

2/5: Beginning Band Concert

2/6: 7th & 8th Grade Dance

STAAR Interim Testing

2/3: Math STAAR & Algebra 1 Interim (grades 6-8)

2/4: ELA Field Test (grades 7-8)

January 29: course selection parent meeting for current 6th & 7th grade students from 6:30-7pm in the HBMS cafeteria

January 30-February 6: window for students to enter course selections in Skyward

February 2: counselors go to 6th & 7th grade science classes to enter course selections in Skyward

February 6th: Skyward closes for student course selection at 4pm

1/12: Cavalier Showcase & Parent Meeting

1/15: Skyward opens for course selection

1/15-16: HS counselors visit HBMS 8th grade classes for course selection

1/20-21: Parent Q&A with HS counselors from 7:45-9am at HBMS

2/6: Skyward closes for course selections at 4pm

Get Ready to Dance at HBMS!

Mrs. Truett will be teaching an after-school dance class right here at HBMS every Tuesday!

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 January 18!

Did an HBMS teacher or staff member do something outstanding for your child? Use the Form below to submit a CAV Kudo! Thank you for helping 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!

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