

Hero Happenings!
Hellstern Middle School Newsletter, Springdale, AR
April 15, 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.
- Below you will see a notice about gum in our building. We continue to see gum stuck to our new cafeteria tables and on other furniture. Please help us with this. We have notified students several time that we no longer allow gum in our building.
Questions of the Week
Keep'em talkin'!!
Science 7 -What are the 3 types of plate boundaries?
Science 6 -What is the difference between an environmental and genetic factor that could affect the growth of an organism?
Social Studies 6 -How did the Magna Carta influence the Constitution of our United States?
Social Studies 7 -Tell me something interesting about Andrew Jackson?
Math 6 -A dress originally costs $60. It is on sale for 35% off the original price. How much money will you save?
Math 7 -Define mean, median, and mode.
Acc. Math 7 -What is the relationship between the volume of spheres, cylinders & cones?
ELA 6 -Define the terms central idea and main idea.
ELA 7 -What is the topic of your speech you wrote this week, and what is one appeal or technique that you used?
Language Lab 7 -When and why are fragments and run-ons distracting or confusing?
Health 6 -What human body systems help you to complete a work out? How is each helping you?
Band -What does 6/8 time mean?
Careers 6 -What did you learn from the guest speaker about the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication Career Cluster?
Keycode -What is a backdrop in Scratch?
PE -Demonstrate the forehand swing in tennis.
Art 7: What part of your Digital Drawing are you most proud of? What part would you redo?
Stagecraft: What are you working on for Har-Ber's production of "The Wizard of Oz"?
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.
Central Open House
We will have Hellstern students over during the day in MAY 23rd. There will be an open house for Hellstern students, parents, and community May 9th after 5pm.
Meet Your Heroes!
April 15-19: Week 4
Upcoming Dates
April
16-18 - Battle of the Books
22 - Boys Basketball Tryouts (future 7th grade) @ HMS (3:30-5:45pm)
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 (7pm)
14 - School Board Meeting (5pm)
20 - Crystal Bridges field trip (select 7th grade students)
21 - All Stars to Devil's Den
Athletic Schedules
Soccer (Weather is always an issue with spring soccer, we will update this schedule as we get information.)
April 16 - HTMS vs. Hellstern @ SHS (Boys 6pm - Girls 7:15pm)
April 19 - Make up date
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