Fighting Tigers Dispatch 02-24-17
Newsletter From The Principal of "Tex" Hill Middle School
Internet Safety Presentation for Students
As discussed in last week's Fighting Tiger Dispatch, we have had a number of parents ask that we provide an internet safety presentation to our students. This presentation will be provided by Mr. Castillo, a Tex Hill parent. The presentation is provided through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. They provide school presentations from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Parents will be required to give permission for their child to attend the presentation.
Monday, March 6, 2017 @ 5:30 p.m. – Learning Commons
Parent Meeting to preview what will be shared with students.
Friday March 31, 2017 – Student Sessions (40 minutes)
8:20 – 9:00 – 8th Grade
9:10 – 9:50 – 7th Grade
10:00 – 10:40 – 6th Grade
Spring Pictures - Friday, March 3rd
Electronics Change at Lunch - Repeated Announcement
Beginning the Monday after Spring Break, March 20, 2017, students will no longer be allowed to use their personal electronics at lunch. We have tried to allow this use with the parameters that students may not use social media, texting, phone calls, or taking pictures; they may only use it for games, music, or doing class research. We continue to have to routinely pick-up phones for inappropriate use. Beginning March 20th students may not have their personal electronics visible in the cafeteria. They must remain in lockers, pockets, or binders. This is also the requirement for passing periods.
On a positive note, more and more research is coming out discussing how the current generation of students do not have well developed interpersonal social skills. Much research has attributed this to the excessive use of social media. Maybe this may help in the development of interpersonal social skills.
Tex Hill Middle School
Email: arochk@neisd.net
Location: 21314 Bulverde Road, San Antonio, TX, 78259
Phone: 210-356-8000
Twitter: @TexHILLMS