Hawk Talk
Hobby MS /Magnet - January 22nd - 26th
Twitter- @NISDHobby
Twitter- @NISDHobbyHealth
A Message from the Principal
Hello Hobby and Hobby Magnet Family,
Thank you for all of your support in sending your children to school in this cold weather. I know it can be challenging, but we can do it! We all had that uncle or friend that walked to school in the snow uphill both ways. If they can do it, we can do it too.
Continue to stay connected by checking out the Hobby Middle School Calendar , Web page, Hobby PTA on Facebook and Twitter (X)
As Always,
You Matter!
Praise, Promote & Protect.
Lawrence Carranco - Principal
Email: lawrence.carranco@nisd.net
Phone: 397-6310 office
From the Magnet School Director
Upcoming Dates:
HOSA meeting Jan 25th 4:15-5:15
HOSA Basketball game: 5:00-6:15 ( 2-3 volunteers needed)
Mission
We will transform the learning experience within our inclusive community.
Week at a Glance
No Name Calling Week
Monday 1/22
- Progress Reports go out 8th period
Tuesday 1/23
- Band Instrument Petting Zoo for 5th graders.
Wednesday 1/24
- Early Release @ 12:40 pm
- Girls Basket Ball 8th @ Ross, 7th @ Home
- Hobby Tennis @ NTC vs Connally
Thursday 1/25
- 6th Grade Trip to Scobee Education Center ( first round of Magnet studnets see Ms. Canales)
- Boys Basket Ball 8th @ Ross, 7th @ Home
Friday 1/26
- Math Learning Walks at Hobby MS
- Girls Basket Ball NISD Tournament (HOSTING)
Saturday 1/27
- Girls Basket Ball NISD Tournament continued ( District Site )
Upcoming events
6th Grade I Heart Learning Night
7th & 8th Grade I Heart Learning Night
From the Social Emotional Behavior Team:
Choir Spurs Tickets - https://www.smore.com/pcrx4
NISD Social Emotional Behavior Website
and
A message from Mr. Dylla and Dr. Johnson
Next year (2024-2025) Course Selection is about to begin. All 6th and 7th grade students will be selecting their courses for next year. Counselors will be visiting all students next week to review the process and courses available for next year's schedule.
6th Graders
January 30, 2024: 6th graders enter courses into HAC (through Science or Magnet Career Investigations classes)
7th Graders
January 22, 2024: 7th graders enter courses into HAC (through ELA classes)
All students will have the course guidance card prior to registration and Parents will be able to check student course selections for next year through the parent portal or student account. The registration process closes on February 2, 2024. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Hobby Counseling Staff.
From your Academic Dean - Ms. Christina Lora
- Progress reports for the 3rd grading period will be visible in HAC Monday Jan 22nd and physical copies will go home with students Monday.
Counselor's Connection
Attention 6th and 7th grade parents: This week we visited your child's science classroom to discuss Next Year (2024-2025) course planning. Please speak with your child about their course selections and review these with them as they have many options including the opportunity to take Spanish which is a High School credit while in middle school.
We will begin entering their course requests into HAC next week on Monday, 01/22/24 with our rising 8th grade Hawks (current 7th graders) through ELA and meet with our rising 7th grade Hawks (current 6th graders) on Tuesday, 01/30/2024. The last day for any schedule changes is 06 June 2024, our last day of school.
Please check out our January Counseling Newsletter for details about classroom guidance and counseling department related info: https://www.smore.com/04982
Your Hobby Counseling Team:
Mr. Texidor- Head Counselor, Student Last Names A-F. (210) 397- 6325; jose.texidor@nisd.net
Mr. Alonzo- Student Last Names G- O. (210) 397- 6273; jesus.alonzo@nisd.net
Ms. Castro- Student Last Names P-Z. (210) 397- 6326; jennifer.castro@nisd.net
Mrs. Staib- All Health Science Magnet Students (210) 397- 6286; nikki.staib@nisd.net
PTA
HAWK TUTORING PROGRAM
Join us and help Hobby students achieve success in the classroom. Tutoring does not require any experience and is more about encouragement than education! Can you help us? Tutoring happens every Tuesday and Thursday during flex periods 11:00-11:30.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944AEA7283-45861133-hawk
Volunteers must have an active NISD Background Check. Submit here:
From the Nurse
Parents please do not send your child ill to school. Anything over 100.0 is considered a fever/temperature, please keep them at home. They are most contagious when they are having a fever/high temperature. Stay well hydrated and eat well. See a clinician/physician if symptoms worsen.
Stay warm and dress accordingly. Layer your clothes to stay warm. It is easier to remove a layer of clothing than to try finding clothes while in school to layer on.
Library
Library Palooza will be here before we know it!
This FREE event will take place February 24th from 10am-4pm at Brandeis HS. See the image below for a list of this year’s featured authors. Can’t wait to see you there!
8th Grade Lock-In
Student Council will be hosting an 8th grade lock-in next month! Tickets will go on sale the week before the event during 8th grade lunch.
Family Engagement
Resources/Upcoming Events
- CPS Energy Website - weather tips, helpful videos, and other useful information on winter preparedness: cpsenergy.com/wintersafety.
- Northside ISD Family Engagement Leadership Academy [Please see flyer below.]
- Triple P at Metro Health Parenting Teenagers Group Class - FREE positive parenting classes for parents of teenagers (children aged 13 to 17); attend all 8 classes and receive a $50 HEB gift card [Please see flyer below.]
- VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program - FREE tax preparation for individuals and families who earn $60,000 or less: https://vitasa.org/ (English); https://vitasa.org/es/pagina-de-inicio/ (Spanish)
Clubs
HAC
If you are having issues with HAC please click here or contact stacey.reynosa@nisd.net
Lawrence Carranco
Email: lawrence.carranco@nisd.net
Website: nisd.net/hobby
Location: 11843 Vance Jackson Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-6300
Twitter: @ElCarranco1