Summer Office Hours
Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
9am-12 noon and 1pm-3pm  

*REPORT CARDS & other end of the year documents are now available for pickup*

Information Day: Wednesday, August 7

First Day of School 2013-2014:  Monday, August 12

Holcomb Bridge MS celebrates “Teaching and Learning” through technology as each teacher receives an iPad.  Professional development will be offered throughout the summer for teachers to learn and collaborate.  The technology revolution that encompasses us has changed all our educational paradigms.  We need to consider iPad use within the framework of educational standards that address the needs of our rapidly changing society. 

Cohort 2 Letter

Cohort 2 Timeline 

 

TITLE I - FY 2013 PARENT FEEDBACK SURVEY 

Parents, this school year is rapidly coming to a close.  In order for us to evaluate our performance and enhance the services we are offering, your feedback is critical.  Please take a few minutes to complete this survey.  We will use the results of this survey as we prepare and plan for next school year.  Thank you and we appreciate your feedback. 

SPANISH SURVEY

If your 6^th, 7^th, or 8^th grader failed a course, he/she will be eligible to attend summer school to make up the failed course and be promoted to the next grade.  A maximum of two courses may be made up during summer school.  All failed middle school classes will be offered for about three hours each day in the morning or the afternoon depending on the summer school schedule. 

Summer school begins Monday, June 3^rd and ends Monday, June 24^th. School will begin at about 8:30 a.m. and end at about 3:00 p.m. for students who attend the full day.  All students must pay for their courses. Each course will cost $155 for students who pay full or reduced prices for meals. If the student has free meal status, the fee will be $125 per course. If your child failed only one course and you wish to pay for an additional course so that your child will remain in school all day, you must pay either $155 (full or reduced meals) or $125 (free meals) for the additional course.  If it is determined that your student definitely failed a course, a confirmation letter and a registration form will be sent home that must be returned by May 23^rd with payment.  Certified checks, cashier’s checks, personal checks and money orders will be accepted (though no personal checks will be accepted after May 13).

Promotion/Retention Letter

Registration Form 
 

HOLCOMB BRIDGE 2012-2013 MODEL UN TEAM

Vist the MODEL UN page for more updates!

Congratulations!

Ms. Teresa Carter, Cafeteria Manager
Professional Employee of the Year

 Mrs. Katie Mitchell, 7th grade math teacher
Teacher of the Year

The onset of spring will soon usher in beautiful outdoor weather for us to enjoy! Outdoor activities can benefit our physical fitness and rejuvenate our spirits! However, it is important to be mindful of factors such as temperature and air quality when planning outdoor time. Outdoor air quality can impact the overall health of everyone. The Atlanta Metro area has many days each year, particularly as the weather heats up into the summer months, when the air quality becomes unhealthy or even harmful for children, youth and seniors. Poor air quality is linked to many heart and lung diseases, including asthma, emphysema and heart attacks.

Several schools in Fulton County, including Holcomb Bridge Middle, Hillside Elementary and Esther Jackson Elementary are partnering with Mothers& Others For Clean Air to implement the School Flag AQ1 program to increase awareness of daily air quality to our school communities, and recommend limiting outdoor activities on poor air quality days based on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality Index. Children are especially sensitive to the harmful effects of poor air quality because their lungs are still developing and they breathe in more air per pound of body weight than adults.

The AQ1 program will utilize color coded flags, green= go, yellow= moderate, orange and red= unhealthy, along with a poster that indicates the recommended outdoor activities based on the projected daily Air Quality Index, The flags and poster will be placed in the front office. An email will also be sent to staff on the unhealthy orange and red days to alert staff. We encourage parents and guardians visiting the campus to please note the color coded flags and be mindful of outside after school activates on orange and red days, since the highest level of ozone air contaminants usually occurs after 2:00pm.

Our goal is to increase the level of safe fun and physical activity for everyone on the beautiful days ahead!

If you have any questions about this program or would like further information, please contact our School Cluster Nurse, Babette Vlahos, BS, RN, NCSN at 404-625-6171.

PTA HOSTS A TASTE OF HOLCOMB BRIDGE
Annual Event Celebrates Cultures From Around The World 

Roswell, GA. March 4, 2013:  What type of salad is served in Iran? In which countries is French spoken?  Families learned the answers to these questions and many more at the annual Taste of Holcomb Bridge event, which took place on Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 6:00-8:00pm at Holcomb Bridge Middle School. Hosted by the PTA, over 22 cultures were represented, including Lithuania, Haiti, the African Ivory Coast, Cuba, Ireland, Japan, France, Germany, Russia, Italy, Jamaica, Canada, Spain, Columbia, Mexico and the U.S.  Students shared their cultures through food, music and dance performances, celebrating the many different traditions, ethnicities and customs represented in the area.

“This event is yet another way to celebrate our diversity and international representation right in our own neighborhood,” said Principal Joy Schroerlucke. “We have 34 countries represented at Holcomb Bridge Middle School alone. Who needs to travel when you can learn so much from each other right here?”

While all families in the community were invited, rising 6^th grade families from River Eves, Hillside and Esther Jackson Elementary schools were especially encouraged to attend. “This was the first event we attended at Holcomb Bridge Middle School,” said Kim Thompson, one of the organizers. “It was a fun and relaxed way to spend time at the middle school before our oldest son started in the fall. And now our youngest will start next fall. It’s a great opportunity and a really fun evening!”

Marianne and Philippe Lamarche, winner and runner up

 
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• A standards based report card is longer, more detailed.
• Subject area, numeric grades report a combination of scores from classroom assignments, projects, homework, quizzes, and tests.
• Statements under the course title are based on State Standards, and describe what students should know and be able to do for the identified subject area.
• Progress marks (IP, MS, EX, DNM) describe individual progress compared to grade level standards.
• The Standards Performance Key located on the report card and defined below, describe the level of progress made by the student at the time of the report card.

How will progress with the Standards be reported?

Teachers will indicate individual student progress with the standards using one of the following codes:

• Exceeds (EX) —The student has independently and consistently met the standard as indicated through class work, assessments, and teacher observations. In addition, the student is able to independently apply the standard in other situations and move to higher level activities.
• Meets (MS) —The student has independently and consistently met the standard as indicated through class work, assessments, and teacher observations.
• Does Not Meet (DNM) — The student has not yet demonstrated independent mastery of the standard through class work, assessments, and teacher observations. The student needs additional instruction and support at this time.
• In Progress (IP) — The student has not yet demonstrated consistent mastery of the standard. While at times the student is able to show understanding, there are other situations where the student may struggle or need additional instruction and/or support.
• Not Evaluated (NE) — The standard was not evaluated this marking period. It is possible the standard was mastered during a previous marking period; was taught but not formally assessed; or based on the curriculum, the standard was not taught this marking period.

Want more information on the new English/Reading and Mathematics Standards?

Visit: National PTA http://pta.org/parents/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2583

HBMS SKYPES WITH NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED WRITER

HOLCOMB BRIDGE HUSTLE 5K RESULTS

 2012 OVERALL RESULTS

2012 AGE GROUP RESULTS