

Hero Happenings!
Hellstern Middle School Newsletter, Springdale, AR
April 22, 2024
Need to Know Announcements
- ATLAS will be given on April 30th, May 1st, and May 2nd. Spring MAP tests will be given on May 7th and 8th. Please avoid checkouts. Attendance on these dates is very important.
Questions of the Week
Keep'em talkin'!!
Science 7 -Why is Mount Everest growing?
Science 6 -What is an example of an environmental and genetic factor?
Social Studies 6 -Why do you think the story of medieval Joan of Arc has fascinated people for years?
Math 6 -How would you find how many centimeters are in 3 feet? Remember: 1 foot = 12 in, and 1 in = 2.54 cm.
Math 7 -What percent is each quartile in a box plot?
Acc. Math 7 -What was your biggest struggle with surface area & volume? How have you grown in your understanding?
ELA 6 -Can you name the 6 types of text structure?
ELA 7 -What are some strategies you can use to understand what an unknown word means in a text?
Adv. ELA 7 - What is your Advanced ELA project about? How does the symbolism in The Alchemist relate to the theme of the novel?
Language Lab 7 -What are the three methods to create compound sentences?
Health 6 -Why is talking about the physical & mental consequences of vaping so important to learn about?
Band -Which scales do you know on your instrument? Do you have them memorized? Show me.
There should be 5-6 scales learned at this point (2 for 2nd quarter, 2 for 3rd quarter, 2 for 4th quarter).
Careers 6 -What did you learn from Officer Oktay about the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security cluster? Are you interested in attending the Junior Police Academy this summer (it's FREE!)? If so, have you picked up, completed and submitted your application yet?
Keycode -Please share your Character Designer project.
Music 6 - Why can you not put 2 half notes and 1 quarter note in a measure in 4/4 time signature?
EAST - Are you ready to present at EAsT Night Out (6-7pm April 25th)? Change EAsT Day in to May 22 the Wednesday
Legends Time
Legends Advisories took advantage of Friday’s beautiful weather (April 12th) to get some fresh air and sunshine while reading!
Amazing Student Art on Display in Fayetteville
We have several artists from our building submit work to this regional show. Please go check it out at the Fayetteville Public Library. We will have more details to come about some of our winning artists!
Amazing Shake
Amazing Shake is a competition about 1st impressions! We had 8 compete last week. Three students made the top 20 with Ally Brewer making the top 8! The event had 175 students competing from NWA! All did amazing in a 6 hr competition! Congratulations students!! (Ally Brewer, Easton Huffaker, Jasper Graham, Byanka Chappell, Addison Diaz, Kloie Ervin, Clara Jensen, Berkeley Little)
From PTO
Please help our PTO by donating for Teacher Appreciation Week. Hellstern teachers work so hard, please let them know how much you appreciate their hard work!
PTO is "Stocking the Lounge" during Teacher Appreciation week. Please click here to see how you can help!
Junior Police Academy
The Springdale Police Department is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Junior Police Academy. The Academy sessions will be held June 10th -June 21st or July 8th-12th.
Interested students should contact Officer Oktay.
Meet Your Heroes!
April 22-26: Week 1
Upcoming Dates
April
22 - Boys Basketball Tryouts (future 7th grade) @ HMS (3:30-5:45pm)
25 - EAST Night Out (5:30pm)
May
April 29 - ATLAS test Math
1 - ATLAS test Reading
2 - ATLAS test Science
2 - Choir Concert (7pm)
3 - MAP testing - Language
4 - Girls on the Run 5k
6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
7 - MAP testing - Math
8 - MAP testing - Reading
10 - Springdale Tip Field Trip to UA
13 - Band Concert (7:30pm)
14 - School Board Meeting (5pm)
15 - Students return Chromebooks and chargers during math class
16 - EAST BBQ Fundraiser (5:30-7:30pm)
20 - Crystal Bridges field trip (select 7th grade students)
20 - Olympians to Elm Springs City Hall
20 - Girls Soccer Banquet (6pm)
21 - All Stars to Devil's Den
21 - Legends to Shaw Park
22 - EAsT Day In
23 - 7th graders visit CJHS during the school day
23 - HMS Band Parent Meeting (6pm) - Next year's 7th graders
24 - Hero Blast
27 - NO SCHOOL
28 - Color Run
29 - END of 4th quarter, last student day
Athletic Schedules
Soccer (Weather is always an issue with spring soccer, we will update this schedule as we get information.)
April 30 - Middle School Tournament @ SHS
May 2 - Middle School Tournament @ SHS
May 7 - Middle School Tournament @ SHS
May 10 - Make up date
May 13 - Middle School Championship @ SHS