Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Updates!

MAP testing has been moved back one week. We are not sure of the exact times yet but will convey that information as soon as it is available.

Term 5 ends this Friday. All grades for Term 5 will close at 3:15 on Friday afternoon.

A Call for Cardboard

The seventh grade science department is working on a project for the end of the year. They need cardboard. If you have any cardboard that you'd like to get rid of, we would be happy to take it off your hands. You can drop it off or send it in. We are collecting for the entire month of April. We are also looking for duct tape. If you have duct tape and wouldn't mind donating it, please send it in. Thanks in advance.

Monday, March 28, 2016

Monday Memo: Testing, Trivia and 20% Time

Happy Monday! There is a lot going on in the next couple of weeks. We'll highlight the events a bit further down. One of our elementary teachers, who is doing her doctoral thesis at Maryville University, is conducting a study on 20% Time and would like for our kids to fill out a survey. There is a parent component as well and we would like for parents to fill out the attached permission slip so that their child can participate if they would like. The link to the slip is here.


Last week, our new book about 20% Time was released. It is available in paperback and eBook. If you'd like to check it out, click here.

Hixson Highlights - March 25, 2016

Hixson Student Trivia Night - April 8


Student Council and the FACS department are sponsoring a student trivia night from 3:30 to 5:00 on April 8.
Registration forms were mailed in term 4 progress reports, but may also be found by clicking here.
(There was a slight error on the form mailed home; trivia ends at 5:00, not 5:30.) Registration forms are due 
in the office by April 6. 


MAP Testing Dates

7th grade will be testing April 4-7 from 8:45 to 10:18am
8th grade will be testing April 4-11 from 1:30 to 3:15pm

Ear buds are required for some sessions. Please ensure students bring a pair during the testing dates. If you are
unable to provide a pair of earbuds, please contact your grade level counselor.

There are limited MAP test make up dates due to the Algebra End of Course exams taking place April 25-29
 for some Hixson students.  Please be mindful of scheduled appointments during the testing dates.

2016-2017 School Supplies

We are excited to announce a new partnership with 1st Day School Supplies! We have collaborated
with 1st Day School Supplies to help parents and teachers get the exact supplies needed for next school
year without the hassle and aggravation of shopping at Wal-Mart, Target, or Staples. 1st Day School Supplies
is convenient, easy, and hassle-free! Plus, the prices are competitive! This summer as the temperature hits
over 100 degrees and lines at the checkout counter are a mile long, you can relax knowing that you have already
purchased your child's school supplies from the comfort of your own home! To purchase a school supply kit, click
on the link below. Orders are due by June 15th; supply kits will be delivered to Hixson at the beginning of
the school year.

Friday, March 25, 2016

Update on School Info from the Hixson Blog

Hixson Highlights - March 25, 2016

Hixson Student Trivia Night - April 8


Student Council and the FACS department are sponsoring a student trivia night from 3:30 to 5:00 on April 8.
Registration forms were mailed in term 4 progress reports, but may also be found by clicking here.
(There was a slight error on the form mailed home; trivia ends at 5:00, not 5:30.) Registration forms are due 
in the office by April 6. 

MAP Testing Dates

7th grade will be testing April 4-7 from 8:45 to 10:18am
8th grade will be testing April 4-11 from 1:30 to 3:15pm

Ear buds are required for some sessions. Please ensure students bring a pair during the testing dates. If you are
unable to provide a pair of earbuds, please contact your grade level counselor.

There are limited MAP test make up dates due to the Algebra End of Course exams taking place April 25-29
 for some Hixson students.  Please be mindful of scheduled appointments during the testing dates.

2016-2017 School Supplies

We are excited to announce a new partnership with 1st Day School Supplies! We have collaborated
with 1st Day School Supplies to help parents and teachers get the exact supplies needed for next school
year without the hassle and aggravation of shopping at Wal-Mart, Target, or Staples. 1st Day School Supplies
is convenient, easy, and hassle-free! Plus, the prices are competitive! This summer as the temperature hits
over 100 degrees and lines at the checkout counter are a mile long, you can relax knowing that you have already
purchased your child's school supplies from the comfort of your own home! To purchase a school supply kit, click
on the link below. Orders are due by June 15th; supply kits will be delivered to Hixson at the beginning of
the school year. 

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Summer School Information

If anyone is interested in summer school this year, the following website is where you can find pertinent information, including a web form to use for registration: bit.ly/hxsummerlearning. A PDF Flier to download is here.

Mr. Dempsey is the summer school principal this year so if you have any questions, please e-mail him at dempsey.patrick@wgmail.org.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Conferences, Field Trip, Summer School Information & Student Trivia Night

During the week of March 7, we will conduct parent conferences here at Hixson. This year, we will run student-led conferences. We will have four conferences running simultaneously and each conference will last thirty minutes. This conference will give you a good picture of your child's learning this year. Since we will have four conferences going on at the same time, it is only necessary to sign up for ONE conference strand (A, B, C, or D). We should have enough conference slots so that all parents can have a conference. The link to sign up for conferences is here. Please just sign up for Harmony Team "A" or "B" or "C" or "D". We look forward to seeing you during your conference.

Permission slips for the pig dissection field trip on March 23 are HERE. Please open the forms, print them and sign all of them before turning them in. The trip will be from 9-11 am and if any parents are interested in chaperoning, please let us know. The cost is $12 per student. 


We will not be having after school activities this week and we are off school on Friday. Have a wonderful week and a restful spring break.

Hixson Summer School Information:

If you need information about the Hixson Summer School Program click on the link: bit.ly/hxsummerlearning  On the site you will find the program description as well as a web form to register. 

Student Trivia Night Information:


What: Hixson Student Trivia Night
When: Friday, April 8th 3:30-5:30
Cost: $5 per student includes water, a hot dog, bag of chips, and dessert
Forms Due By: Wednesday, April 6th
Sponsored by Student Council


Monday, March 7, 2016

It's Conference Week!

During the week of March 7, we will conduct parent conferences here at Hixson. This year, we will run student-led conferences. We will have four conferences running simultaneously and each conference will last thirty minutes. This conference will give you a good picture of your child's learning this year. Since we will have four conferences going on at the same time, it is only necessary to sign up for ONE conference strand (A, B, C, or D). We should have enough conference slots so that all parents can have a conference. The link to sign up for conferences is here. Please just sign up for Harmony Team "A" or "B" or "C" or "D". We look forward to seeing you during your conference.

Permission slips for the pig dissection field trip on March 23 are HERE. Please open the forms, print them and sign all of them before turning them in. The trip will be from 9-11 am and if any parents are interested in chaperoning, please let us know. Please do not send forms or money to school until Thursday of this week at the earliest.

We will not be having after school activities this week and we are off school on Friday. Have a wonderful week and a restful spring break.