Hernandez Happenings
Hernandez Middle School an IB Middle Years School
January 28, 2020
Message from Dr. Ephlin, Principal
It is always a pleasure for me to sign each Honor Roll certificate each six weeks. This past grading period we had over 200 students receive recognition for their academic achievement. Please talk with your child about setting goals to either continue or begin to receive honor roll achievement. Please remember that we offer tutoring before school and after school. If your student needs additional support in any class we are available to help!
Please make sure you check out our Upcoming Events at the bottom of this Newsletter as well as our webpage where you will find our campus calendar with a list of all of our events for the entire year.
In the News
Valentine's Day Gram
Parents and Students, would you like to send a Valentine’s Day Gram to a special someone? The Valentine’s Gram will be delivered during school on Valentine’s Day. Checkout the link below, to make it happen.
https://checkout.square.site/buy/YYSSJIUWMI5XK5QULMRJIUNF
All Proceeds will go toward the End of the Year Party. Deadline for your order is February 10th.
Thank you,
PTA
ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS
StonyPoint High School MegaBand
When: Saturday, February 1st from 9AM-12PM (pizza will be served after practice)
Where: Stony Point High School Band hall
Who: All 8th grade band students who are interested in being in high school band
What: To learn Stony Point music and see what high school band is about. We will learn music and have band activities.
Other information: Bring your instrument and a positive attitude
Testing Information
All students will be participating in two or more Interim Assessments in the coming weeks. Interim assessments are state-developed tests that will help us determine your child's progress as we continue to prepare students for the STAAR test. We ask that mark your calendars to avoid making doctor appointments, travel plans, etc. during these testing days. Testing will take place from 8:20 - 12:15, which includes time for lunch.
Feb. 12 - All grade levels - Math (includes Algebra)
Feb. 13 - All grade levels - Reading
Feb. 14 - Make-up testing for any student who was absent or did not finish on Feb. 12 or 13.
March 2 - 8th grade Science (6th and 7th grade not testing)
March 3 - 8th grade Social Studies (6th and 7th grade not testing)
March 4 - Make-up testing for any 8th grade student who was absent or did not finish on March 3 or 4.
STAAR Testing
As STAAR testing nears, please mark your calendars for the following STAAR testing dates. Please remember our campus is closed to visitors on STAAR testing days. We also ask that you avoid making doctor appointments, travel plans, etc. during these days.
Date: Tests administered: April 7 7th Grade Writing 8th Grade Math (on-level, geometry) April 8 8th Grade Reading 8th Grade Math (7th accel) May 5 Algebra 1 EOC May 7 8th Grade Science May 8 8th Grade Social Studies May 12 6th Grade Math (on level, 6th accel) 7th Grade Math (on level, 6th TAG) 8th Grade Math Retake May 13 6th Grade Reading 7th Grade Reading 8th Grade Reading Retake June 23 8th Grade Math Retake (Summer School) June 24 8th Grade Reading Retake (Summer School)
Attention 6th Grade Parents!
Your student will need to have proof of the following vaccinations PRIOR to starting 7th grade:
Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
MCV4 (meningitis)
I advise you to make an appointment to get your student vaccinated as soon as possible (if you haven't already). There is usually a rush to get this done in the summer and local clinics may run out, impacting your student being able to start school on time. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Stella at (512)424-8817. Your doctor may fax updated records to (512)424-8940.
Local vaccination resources:
Family Physician; Local Pharmacies; Williamson County & Cities Health District 512-248-3257; Travis County Health Department 512-972-5520
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Su estudiante necesitará tener prueba de las siguientes vacunas ANTES de comenzar el grado 7:
Tdap (tétanos, difteria, tos ferina)
MCV4 (meningitis)
Le recomiendo que haga una cita para vacunar a su estudiante lo más pronto posible (si aún no lo ha hecho). Usualmente, hay mucha gente que esperan al verano y las clínicas locales pueden tener insuficiente cantidad, lo que afecta su estudiante comenzando escuela a tiempo. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con la enfermera Stella al (512) 424-8817 (se habla español). Su médico puede enviar por fax los registros actualizados al (512) 424-8940.
Recursos para vacunas locales:
Su doctor, los farmacias; Distrito de Salud de Ciudades y el Condado Williamson 512-248-3257; Departmento del Salud del condado Travis 512-972-5520
Future Tiger Night
Future Tiger Night is scheduled for Wednesday, January 29th from 6-8p
This night is an opportunity for future Tigers (incoming 8th graders) and their families to come learn about our course/program offerings, advanced academics, athletics, clubs/organizations, and hear from our counselors and staff.
IB CORNER
Student Fundraiser for Caring for Cambodia
Make a Cambodian student's SMILE brighter this Valentines!! Donate a toothbrush and toothpaste today. Caring for Cambodia student fundraiser - we are collecting TOOTHBRUSHES & TOOTHPASTE for the students in Cambodia who don't have access to them. The fundraiser starts on Tuesday, January 21 and goes through Valentines Day (February 14).
Students who donate will be given up to a $2 discount on their PTA Valentine's Dance ticket. Bring your donation on Thursday (2/13 or Friday 2/14) when you purchase your dance tickets.
Caring for Cambodia donates 20,000 toothbrushes/toothpaste a year. These are considered a luxury in Siem Riep, Cambodia.
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Upcoming Events
Mon., Jan. 27: Boys Basketball HeMS vs. Chisolm Trail 7th Grade Home / 8th Grade Away
Wed., Jan. 29: Basketball Tournament
Wed., Jan. 29: SPHS Future Tiger Night for Parents 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at SPHS
Thur., Jan. 30: Girls Basketball HeMS vs Benold 7th Grade Away / 8th Grade Away
Sat., Feb. 1: Basketball Tournament 7B/8B
Mon., Feb 3: Boys Basketball HeMS vs Benold Trail 7th Grade Home / 8th Grade Away
Tue., Feb 4: RRISD Parent & Family Seminars Increasing College Readiness 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Thur., Feb 6: 7B/8B basketball Tournament
Sat., Feb 8: 7B/8B basketball Tournament
Sat., Feb 8: 6th Grade Choral Festival
Mon., Feb 10: Boys Basketball HeMS vs Hopewell
Tue., Feb 11: Theatre Productions One Act Play Dress Rehearsals @3:35 p.m.
Thur., Feb 13: Theatre One Act Play Competition (Zone) @ SPHS
Thur., Feb 13: 8A Basketball Tournament
Thur., Feb 13: Hernandez Transition Meeting for incoming Fifth grade Parents 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Fri., Feb 14: Valentine Dance 3:45-5:45 p.m.
Sat., Feb 15: 7A/8A Basketball Tournament
Sat., Feb 15: Cental Texas Teen & Kids Comic Con 2020 @ RRHS
Mon., Feb 17: Student Holiday
Tue., Feb 18: Student Holiday
Hernandez Middle School
Email: hernandez_newsletter@roundrockisd.org
Website: hernandez.roundrockisd.org
Location: 1901 Sunrise Road, Round Rock, TX, USA
Phone: 512-424-8800
Facebook: www.facebook.com/@rrisd.hernandez
Twitter: @HernandezMiddleSchool