Hawk Talk
May 3-7, 2021
A Message from the Principal
As we enter Teacher Appreciation Week I wrote this to the staff:
“Never was so much owed by so many to so few" is a quote from a wartime speech made by the British prime minister Winston Churchill on 20 August 1940 in reference to the job done by the Royal Air Force in the Battle of Britain. The same can be said in reference to the job done by teachers and parents in the battle for the hearts and minds of students during the COVID era. Parents, you as the first teachers of your children, know the struggle this school year as brought.
On behalf of the Hobby staff, I want to thank all of the at home “teacher-parents” and family who have stood with us through Zoom sessions and Schoology- you are appreciated by your Hobby Family.
I would ask that you please take a little time this week and send a note or an email to your child's teacher and let them know how much they are appreciated.
Thank you to our Hobby PTA for making Teacher Appreciation Week very special.
As Always, You Matter!
Praise, Promote & Protect.
Pictures from NJHS Ceremony
Student Data Verification underway
Student Data Verification is underway in NISD for EE/PK through 11th grade. Parents are asked to please let the District know if their children will be returning for the 2021-2022 school year and confirm that all important data is accurate in our system. Parents can access Student Data Verification via the Home Access Center (HAC).
Assistance with HAC can be found on the Parent's page on NISD.net
Home Access Center Parent Assistance Link
If you need help on how to reset your HAC password click HERE
PBIS Needs Your Responses!
Please take a few minutes to complete the parent climate survey. This is an important part in continuing to improve our school. The goal is to gather as many perspectives from parents as possible.
Important Hobby Dates
"NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK MAY 3-7"
Monday 5/03
College shirt Day
Intramurals after school
Tuesday 5/04
Algebra EOC test
Wednesday 5/05
Thursday 5/06
8th Science STAAR
Food Distribution before school
Sports Physicals after school (see below)
Jazz Band Practice @4:30
Intramurals after school
BookFari @ Brennan HS from 6-8pm
Friday 5/07
Spirit Shirt Day
8th Social Studies STAAR
Boys and Girls Soccer Games @5pm
* Important Upcoming Dates
May11- 6th Math STAAR test
May 11- Spanish AP test
May 13- 7th Math STAAR test
May 17- 6th Reading STAAR test
May 18- 7th Reading STAAR test
May 19 - Early Release
May 20 - 8th Reading STAAR test
May 24-25 - Camp Hobby for incoming 5th graders
May 27- Hawk Awards
Sports Info for Next Year
Counselor Connection
Enjoy Art from our talented Hawks
P.T.A. Updates
Thank you to those that attended the Membership Meeting last Thursday! The Texas PTA Board Extension was passed. Although a majority of your current board will return next year, we still have positions that we'd love to fill for the 2021-2022 school year! If you are interested, please email or reach out to one of us. We are excited to grow, and look forward to hearing from interested incoming and current parents!
BOOKFAIR COMING TO NORTHSIDE
On May 6th the Brennan HS Library will be hosting Bookfari, a free book giveaway! All Northside families of students in PK through 8th grade are invited to stop by and pick up a gift bag of books for students while supplies last. Over 10,000 books will be given away! The event will be held in the Brennan HS Bus Loop (2400 Cottonwood Way) . Invite your families to come to Brennan on May 6th from 6 PM -8 PM and pick up some free books!
Hobby Clinic News
States of Texas Immunization Requirements for 20-21/ 21-22 School Year
6th graders please start sending your Immunization records for next school year
In order to receive your schedule for the 2021-2022 school year all immunizations must be up to date.
All Immunizations required to be up to date to take the STAAR test and any testing located on campus.
Tdap
Menactra (Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine
Please email records to Tracy.Solis@nisd.net or send with your student ASAP.
Vision and hearing, scoliosis and acanthosis testing will continue to the end of the year for all In person students. If you would like to schedule an appointment for you VL child please contact the clinic.
NEW: Parent Single Sign On to Access State Assessment
Assessment Scores in HAC - ALL LEVEL
A student’s state assessment score history is now available 24/7 through Northside ISD’s Home Access Center (HAC). Directions are attached to be shared with parents electronically as scores are released.
If parents do not currently have a HAC account, they may follow the instructions here to create one. Once the account has been created, parents may view their child’s state assessment score history by following the steps attached.
Links:
Access Your Child's State Assessment Scores 2020-2021_English
Access Your Child's State Assessment Scores 2020-2021_Spanish
Important STAAR Testing Information for Parents
N-Genius- Help with Devices
Northside now has N-genius, a “Geek-Squad” located at the Kelly Smith Technology Center
to support student issues with the school issued technology. Therefore, Hobby will no longer swap out chromebooks. If a student’s Chromebook is damaged or malfunctions, contact the student hotline at (210) 397-0020 to schedule an Ngenius appointment. If needed, while the Chromebook is under repair, Hobby will issue a loaner Ipad so the student can access Schoology and be marked present in their classes.
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