The Buzzworthy News Volume 2-October 2023

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HUBERT MIDDLE SCHOOL MONTHLY MAGAZINE

VOLUME 2-OCTOBER 2023

EMBRACING STEAM. UNLOCKING POTENTIAL

Character Counts

Week

Oct 15-21

Hubert v. Oglethorpe (@ Memorial Stadium)

Twilight Parent Meeting 4pm

E-learning Half Day

10/7 Middle School City Championship Meet @10:30

Hubert v. Myers (@ Memorial Stadium)

Hubert v. SCA/IOH @ Savannah

Classical 5:15

Hubertv. GT/Hesse@ Hubert 5:15

Curtis . Cooper Mobile Unit

Hubert v. Southwest (@ Memorial Stadium)

PBIS: Hispanic Heritage Festival 1:30pm

10/14 Georgia Middle School State XC Championships TBA

Student Dress Down and STINGER Snack Shop

V, Myers/ STEM @STEM

STOM/STOM Luncheon

Hubert v. TIMA @ Coastal 6:45

Student Council Assemblies

Student Dress Down and STINGER Snack Shop

October Birthdays

Christin B.

Danielle B.

Akeil B.

Jahiem B.

Preston B.

Keeona B.

Sa’Riyah B.

Ta’Nasha F.

Jah’Niyah F.

De’Andre G.

Laziyah H.

Ah’Keem J.

Mau’Riyah K.

Mazhira M.

Ashlynn N.

Ka’Mia P.

Hassan R.

Amauri S.

Malachai T.

Taylor W.

Alaysia W.

Viniyah W.

Best of the Nest

6th Grade Students of the Month

Teachers say: Contavious is a pleasure to have in class. He works very hard and is well mannered. He always comes to school ready to learn!

Hobbies: Play games, play basketball

Advice to others: Follow your dreams, they can lead you someplace great!

Contavious Johnson Christopher Williams

Teachers say: Christopher has been a hardworking student from the very first day of the school year. He is always on task, participates, and assists his classmates when needed. Christopher is truly a pleasure to have in class and a joy to be around.

Hobbies: Play games, play football, paint

Advice to others: Show leadership and take responsibility for yourself and your actions

GradeTeacher of the Month

Ms. Daniels

6th Grade Social Studies

My name is Raven Daniels and I have been a teacher at The Nest for 6 years. When I am not molding young minds, I am at home playing videos games, doing makeup, and hanging out with family and friends. One of the things that I have learned as a teacher is to be consistent with my expectations. My students know that I am the same from day 1 until day 181. I laugh with them, I talk to them, and I try to find common interests. We also take selfies that I add to my board of students. Building relationships and being consistent is the best advice I could offer any teacher. When you have relationships and obtainable expectations, students will always rise to the occasion.

Ms. Daniels helps students understand their work. She makes learning fun!”Fatimah Wilson

Best of the Nest

7th Grade Students of the Month

Aja Gant

Teachers say: The reason I chose Aja Gant is because she is a natural born leader. She takes the initiative to be responsible for her assignments and work during class, being respectful towards herself and others, and finally she takes the initiative to help any one who needs help (student and teacher).

Hobbies: TikTok, being outside, hanging with friends

Advice to other Students: Be yourself, don’t worry about what others think of you!

Marcelos Foster

Teachers say: Marcelos is a very bright and independent student. He has perfect attendance and exceptional behavior.

Hobbies: Create and build different things

Advice to other Students: Do your work and be respectful.

GradeTeacher of the Month

Thank you for the recognition, Hornets! I am proud to say that I have been teaching 7th grade ELA, here at Hubert Middle School, for five years. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in English, from the illustrious school by the sea, Savannah State University. I am currently obtaining my Master’s Degree from the Mighty Wings I Soar, Georgia Southern University, in Secondary Education with a Concentration in English Education. Some of my hobbies and interests include: eating, reading, writing, swimming, dancing, and working at my own business. The advice that I would give to others is, “No matter how long or hard the journey may be, never give up, just stick it out, and it will always work itself out…”

Ms. Truell

7th Grade ELA

Ms. Truell treats everyone fairly and is always positive. She tries hard to keep everyone out of trouble. We can tell she really cares about us.”- Dominique Prewitt and Christin Blackshear

Best of the Nest

8th Grade Students of the Month

Malachai Taylor

What teachers say: Malachi is a selfstarter who is always ready to engage and add value to a classroom. He holds himself to a high standard and often exceeds expectations with his quality of work. His behavior and academic habits serve as good examples for his peers to mirror.

Hobbies: Football, Hanging with friends, gaming

Advice to others: Stick with what you want and success will come to you.

Ky’leigha Hodges

Teachers say: Ky'leigha Hodges is a positive student who is willing to help her peers. Ky'leigha is always on task and willing to participate in classroom conversations to excel those around her.

Hobbies: Dance, TikTok, Volleyball

Advice to other Students: Stay focused, be willing to work hard for what's important

GradeTeacher of the Month

Ms. Levesque

8th Grade ELA

Ever since I was little, I wanted to be a teacher. My two best subjects were always math and English. It is a dream come true to teach 8th grade ELA. I love dolphins, they are my first choice in the animal kingdom. My favorite hobbies are reading and writing; however, I also enjoy spending time with family and friends. I prefer to go outdoors during the fall and winter seasons. My advice is to always do your best or else you may never know your true potential.

Ms. Levesque is a good teacher. She explains everything to us and models how to do the work before she give it to us.” -Jakhia

Gray-Mitchell

GOT BUCKS?

Connections Teacher of the Month

Spanish Ms. Cooper

!Hola! I am Nickeisha Cooper, and I teach Spanish. I am from Jamaica, and I have been married for 6 years to an exceptional husband and teacher-Hans Morgan. I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree at the Northern Caribbean University in Jamaica and have a diploma in Methodologies of Teaching Spanish as a second language from the University of Chile. I am a passionate educator and diligent learner. I have been teaching Spanish for 12 years and my goal is to challenge students so that they may aspire to the greatness that is within them. I will go above and beyond to ensure that students are learning because "every child can learn, every child must learn".

Hobbies:

I am an adventurous person; hence, I love to travel to different states and countries to enjoy the cultures and people. I also enjoy spending quality time with my husband, other family members and friends. I am a board game enthusiast and take pleasure in taking photographs that allow me to capture beautiful scenery of places, cherished moments, and human emotions.

Advice:

Live life like it is your last day on earth, love people, and take care of them. You never know what your neighbor is going through. Enjoy life to the fullest and whatever you do, give your best.

Lastly, nothing you wear is more important than your smile.

“Ms. Cooper is very funny, respectful, generous and kind. I learn a lot from her.”- Stephany Belancourt

Staff Memvber of the Month

“I’m glad Ms. Chisholm was chosen! She is such a nice person and always helps me when I need her. She has helped me through a lot.”

My name is Linda Polite Chisholm, and I’m the head custodian here at “The Nest.” I’ve been a staff member at Hubert Middle School for twenty-six years and I’m working my way to the glorious thirty year milestone to enjoy retirement! I must say that the faculty and students here are my extended family members. I believe in developing close relationships with everyone. I take pride in mentoring students and making sure our building is 100% clean. As this year progresses, I look forward to learning more about my new Hornet family members and enjoying great laughter with the old ones.

#onenestonesoul

Mrs. Polite-Chisholm

Ms. Chisholm

- Shaniya Jenks

Meet Officer Jefferson

New Staff

Hello everyone, I am Officer Jefferson. I am originally from New York and moved to Savannah in 2011. I have been a Police Officer for 12 years, and I have been with the School Board for 5 of them. I have worked at various schools in Chatham County, but most recently Myers Middle School. I am excited to be at Hubert Middle School this year and to get to know all the students and parents. I run the Junior Police Academy (JPA) with 7th grade students. It is a mentorship that focuses on everyday life experiences. The students get to go on field trips to different places and learn about Police Officers and their role in the community.

Meet Mr. Reeves

My name is Matthew Reaves and I teach 6th grade history. My hobbies include going for walks in the mountains and playing with my dogs. I have three dogs, and they love to sit and watch TV with me. My favorite event in history is World War II. A good piece of advice I live by is to "never give up on anything you can't go a day without thinking about".

On Saturday, September 9th, Hubert STEAM Ambassadors traveled to the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, GA .They represented us well in the Georgia 4-H Engineering Challenge called “Mission Make It”. "Mission Make It" is an exciting educational, non-competitive event for middle school students to engage in the engineering design process, teamwork, and critical thinking. Thank you Mauriya Harley (Grade 7) and Malachi Taylor (Grade 8) for your great work!

Career Spotlight: What

It Takes and What It Makes Web Developer

Job Description: Web developers design and build websites. They are typically responsible for the appearance, of the site and technical aspects, such as site speed and how much traffic the site can handle. Web developers may also create site content that requires technical features.

What It Takes

An aspiring web developer must first complete an education to develop basic coding and programming skills. In most cases, this is a computer science degree program with core courses in systems design, data management, and the essential programming languages used by industry professionals.

What It Makes

The average salary for Web Developers in the US is $82,489 per year.

October 13

October 20

October 27

Ourprogrammingincludes:

Gang,Drug,GunAwareness

JuvenilesJusticeClass

DrillsandCeremonies

CyberBullying

StoptheViolence

ConflictResolution

StateandLocalGovernment

EthicsandHonor

in 7th Grade

See the counselors or Ms. Young if you are interested.

COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Compassion Church-Downtown Mentorship Program

nt Corner

2 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Middle School

Source: Nemours Kids Health

Medically Reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD

1. Send Your Child to School Ready to Learn

A nutritious breakfast fuels up kids and gets them ready for the day. Kids who eat breakfast have more energy and do better in school. They're also less likely to miss school, and make fewer trips to the school nurse with stomach complaints related to hunger. Breakfast is provided in our school cafeteria as well.

Kids also need enough sleep to be alert and ready to learn all day. Most school-age kids need 9–12 hours of sleep a night. Bedtime problems can come up at this age for a variety of reasons. Homework, sports, afterschool activities, games and TV, and hectic family schedules can lead to kids not getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep can cause irritable or hyperactive behavior and might make it hard for kids to pay attention in class. It's important to have a consistent bedtime routine, especially on school nights. Leave enough time before lights-out for your child to unwind, and limit media use like TV, video games, and Internet access.

2. Teach Organization Skills

No one is born with great organizational skills — they have to be learned and practiced. Being organized is a key to success in middle school, as it's the first time that most students will have multiple teachers and classrooms, or do extracurricular or after-school activities. Students can benefit from parents helping with organizing assignments and time management.

Class information and assignments should be organized by subject in binders, notebooks, or folders. Teach your child how to use a calendar or personal planner to stay organized and schedule study times. Calendars or planners also should include your child's non-academic commitments to help with time management.

Helpful Links for Parents

CAP Applications

(Chatham Apprentice Program)

Utility Bill Assistance

Vista

(Volunteers in Schools Targeting Achievement)

PowerSchool Info