The Weekly Growl
October 12 - 18, 2014
This Week
Monday, October 13
- Columbus Day Holiday for Students/Staff Development
- 3:45 BLT Meeting, Library
Tuesday, October 14
- Picture Day
- 5:30/6:45 7A/B Football vs. Cedar Valley
Wednesday, October 15
ReadiStep Testing, 8th grade
5:30/6:45 8A/B Football vs. Cedar Valley @ The Palace
Thursday, October 16
- Wear Hernandez Shirt with Jeans
- 5:30/6:45 7A/B Volleyball @ Hopewell
- 5:30/6:45 8A/B Volleyball vs. Hopewell
Friday, October 17
- Wear College Shirt with Jeans
Saturday, October 18
- 10:00 Intersections Dance Performance @ PAC
Next Week
Monday, October 20
- 5:30/6:45 7A/B Football vs. Deerpark
Tuesday, October 21
- 5:30/6:45 8A/B Football vs. Deerpark @ McNeil HS
Wednesday, October 22
6:00 Choir and Orchestra Joint Fall Concert
Thursday, October 23
- Wear Hernandez Shirt with Jeans
5:30/6:45 7A/B Volleyball @ CD Fulkes
5:30/6:45 8A/B Volleyball vs. CD Fulkes
Friday, October 24
- Wear College Shirt with Jeans
- End of 3rd Week of Second Six Weeks
Saturday, October 25
- Region Choir Auditions @ Henry MS, Leander ISD
- RRISD Ninja Academy
Upcoming Events
Oct. 27 3:45 BLT Meeting
Oct. 27 IPR Grades and Comments due by 8:00 a.m.
Oct. 27 5:30/6:45 7A/B Football vs. Hopewell @ Dragon Stadium
Oct. 28 5:30/6:45 8A/B Football vs. Hopewell
Oct. 29 1:30 Early Release
Oct. 30 5:30/6:45 7A/B Volleyball vs. Ridgeview
Oct. 30 5:30/6:45 8A/B Volleyball @ Ridgeview
Oct. 30 Progress Reports Go Home
Oct. 30 3:30 6th Grade Fall Band Concert
Nov. 3 4:00 Site Based Committee Meeting
Nov. 3 - 21 2nd Annual "Hunger is Not a Game" Food Drive in Library
Nov. 5 3:45 Faculty Meeting
Nov. 7 End of 2nd Six Weeks
Nov. 7 3:30 - 5:30 PTA Dance "Glow Party"
Nov. 10 3:45 BLT Meeting
Nov. 11 5:00 - 8:00 Parent Involvement Night/Veteran's Day w/Concert @ 6:30
Nov. 13 Report Cards Go Out
October
Jennifer Bloch 15
Hanna Markowitz 16
Eugene Cantano 21
TammyFern Reininger 28
Kudos to Sofie Vastano for helping me take down stuff in rooom 620. You rock!
I'm so happy to work with Kristen (Morgan) and Casey (Gembicki). They laugh at all my silliness. Thank you!
Thanks to Nicky (not Nikki) (Haulotte) for always answering my questions and helping out.
Thanks to Kelli Hutka for helping me out with sped paperwork.
- Milton Perez
Kudos to Mrs. Le for the homemade latte and making my Friday rock!
Mrs. La for attending the dept chair meeting with me and her willingness to help out ALL the time! You rock!
Mr. G and Mr. Jones for the constant laughs! Y'all have made this year amazing!
Lyndsey Pounds, Kelli Hutka, Kerry Kasparian, Jennifer Lillard, and Vanessa Baca - these ladies do so much behind the scenes for special education, they are always willing to help, and they are some of the nicest people on this campus! Thank y'all for all you do!
Bulldog Cafe Crew - All the students, Ms. Brunette, Ms. Lopez and Mr. Smith y'all amaze me day in and day out. Thank you for making our Fridays complete!!
- Nicky Haulotte
I am amazed and want to kudo Mr. Ester and his after-school group - very impressive!!!
- Anonymous
Kudos to Karen Huffmann and the coaching staff for being so gracious and flexible with setting up the gym for the Google Roadshow.
Kudos to Eren Lopez and the custodial staff for their help setting up for the Google Roadshow.
Kudos to Mr. Acosta for getting the Google Roadshow to Hernandez and for requesting two shows so that all of our kids could experience the Good to Know Roadshow.
Kudos to Briana Flores, Kadia Koch and Ryan Smosna for helping with lessons plans.
- Irma Bauer
Kudos to Mr. Bob for his thoughtfulness and positive attitude each day!
- Briana Flores
I definitely want to acknowledge the care of Sofie Vastano, Maggie Cashdollar, Marbel Donosso, and Heather Davis, and probably others I don't even know about, as I experienced the "teacher nightmare". They were very supportive and understanding, and I love them all! Namaste.
- Lisa Smith
Kudos to Briana Flores and Ledell Maynor for stepping in as Admin Interns for the day! Thanks for your support!
Kudos to J'me Washburn and Briana Flores! I can't say enough thanks you's for your support over the past couple of weeks. You have welcomed me to the Bulldog family and I greatly appreciate your help!
Kudos to Sofie Vastano for doing an amazing job putting together a true Reading intervention program. Our students' lives will be forever changed because of your work.
- Cashdollar :)
Kudos to Paula Castillo (and crew) for making the mountain of old workbooks disappear!
- Sofie Vastano
1492 Columbus reaches the new world.
1854 Texas voters approved annexation, the new state constitution and the annexation ordinance.
1964 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
1987 Baby Jessica McClure is rescued from an abandoned water-well in Midland, Texas as the world watches.
Bulldog Bios
Name: Karolyn (KC) George Position at HeMS: Teacher
High School: Wall HS College: Angelo State University
Family: Krista (daughter), Jacob (son), Kenneth (brother), Justin (son-in-law), Jase (grandson)
Favorite TV show: Diners, Drive Ins and Dives Can’t believe I watch: Deadliest Catch
Favorite book: Diary of Anne Frank Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite vacation spot: Cozumel Favorite movie: 7 Brides for 7 Brothers
Favorite local restaurant or hangout: Pappadeaux
If I could do anything for a day, it would be: Scuba dive
If I won the lottery, the first thing I would do is: Pay my brothers back
If I could be any fictional character, it would be: Pippi Longstocking
The thing I miss most about being a kid is: being carefree and water skiing
My biggest influence: My parents and brothers
In my time off, I enjoy: Sewing, cooking, gardening
My most hated chore is: Laundry
If I could live somewhere else, it would be: Italy
Fondest memory growing up: Weekends at our lake cabin
Watch TV or read a book? Watch TV Night out or evening in? Night out
Name: Caitlin La (formerly Moore) Position at HeMS: SPED/Math 8th
High School: Pflugerville HS College: Texas A&M (WHOOP!)
Favorite TV show: Bones Can’t believe I watch: Keeping Up With the Kardashians
Favorite book: 90s: Babysitter's Club/Now: lots...Favorite food: Popcorn & guacamole
Favorite vacation spot: Fiji Favorite Movie: Comedies
Favorite local restaurant or hangout: Torchy's and by a pool!
If I could do anything for a day, it would be: --
If I won the lottery, the first thing I would do is: 1) Contribue to my Roth IRA, 2) Donate to autism research, and 3) Live in Fiji
If I could be any fictional character, it would be: --
The thing I miss most about being a kid is: Not having to be responsible for a house, car, bills and jobs
My biggest influence: My mother (a teacher) & my brother (Autistic and non-verbal)
In my time off, I enjoy: Traveling, hanging with friends and date nights
My most hated chore is: Cleaning the toilet
If I could live somewhere else, it would be: Fiji
Fondest memory growing up: Summer vacations with my mom & grandparents
Watch TV or read a book? Either depending on how busy life gets
Night out or evening in? Evening in with my husband and/or friends