Gladiator News
March 7- March 11 , 2022
Dear Gladiator Families,
Hello Gladiator Nation!!
This week was so fun! We used the phrase, Viva Garcia, this week in reference to our Rey Feo visit this week but found out "Viva Garcia" has begun to have deeper meaning for us. Since COVID has hit, it has been difficult for students, teacher, and families. One of the most difficult aspects of this time period has been re-establishing Garcia, the culture and norms we were used to. We have seen "Garcia" more and more each day, and the events of the past week give us hope that we are on the right track going forward! Along those lines we are proud to announce our newest annual event, the Garcia Family Fiesta!!! This event will occur on March 25 and the goal is to continue to bring us back together! We want all our families to come out and participate in a picnic style event to enjoy the company of our neighbors, friends, teachers and community partners! We will have food trucks, live music, concessions and more for families to enjoy! We have included a flyer with information below. We are working on a map with logistics and will release it as soon as we finalize the plans!
We had a wonderful visit from Rey Feo this week! A huge thank you to our band students, dance students, and the Holmes Marachi group for performing! Check out the live stream of the event below. We partied like it was Fiesta and it was sooooo fun! Viva Garcia!
Huge shout out to Mrs. Gregurich, Ms. Villa, Ms. U, and all the student helpers! ALE participated in the annual Special Olympics and came back with a first place trophy! Great job to all our athletes!
Thank you to our wonderful PTA for donating much needed items to both our Title 1 campuses. They donated books to Boone Elementary, and this week donated hoodies to Jones Middle School.
We were honored by the Safety Whys organization for the most participation by any middle school Safety Whys is a Babysitter Training Program for students ages 11-17 which originated in Helotes, TX. You can find information about this program here:
https://www.safetywhys.com/safety-whys-babysitter-training.html
Our 7th grade, St Patrick's Day themed dance was a hit! Thank you to all who donated so the 7th graders could have a great time!
We have another major announcement. WE ARE THE BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL IN NISD according to US World and News Report! We always have known this, but now it's "Facebook official"! You can access the official story here: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/middle-schools/texas/northside-independent-school-district-113050
We are so proud of our ranking and couldn't have done it, and continue to do it, without the support of our wonderful staff, students and community! Thank you! We can't wait to display our accomplishment proudly!
Fanny Pack Friday's have begun! We have had so much fun presenting this out to our students! Here is the official video link: https://youtu.be/fck37_v8IhU
We ask you connect with us via social media. All our information is below:
NISD
Twitter: @NISD
Garcia Middle School
Twitter: @NISDgarcia
Instagram: @nisdgarcia
Facebook: Hector Garcia Middle School PTA
Principal- Mark Lopez
Twitter: @DrMarkJLopez
Academic Dean- Lori Persyn
Twitter:@LoriPersyn
Associate Principal: Mateo Macias
Twitter:@APMateoMacias
Assistant Principal- Jennifer Christensen
Twitter: @teach_jen
What's Happening At HGMS?
Safety Why's Award!
Special Olympics!
PTA Title 1 Donation to Jones MS!
HGMS Rey Feo Visit!
HGMS Calendar Of Events- Click Image For More Detail
Upcoming Events/Announcements
Academic Coaching/ Tutoring Information
2021-2022 Bell Schedule
Dress Code Reminder
HGMS Clubs/Organizations Information
HGMS Counseling Connection
Counselors are ready for our Gladiators!!
Request to see one here:
HGMS PTA
A message for the BEST PTA IN NISD!!
Welcome back Gladiator Family! The HGMS PTA is here for our students, staff and families. We host activities throughout the year for students and families and appreciation events for the staff. With your support through Gladiator Games Sponsorships and shirt purchase, membership dues, and spirit gear sales, we are also able to provide our staff with grants to improve the Gladiator Experience! We have an updated website you can use to get the latest information (http://www.hgmspta.com) and you can also follow us on Facebook.
Please visit our website at http://www.hgmspta.com to join PTA for only $10, buy a Gladiator Games shirt, Gladiator spirit gear and to become a Gladiator Games sponsor. The HGMS PTA is currently the largest PTA in NISD and you can be part of the best PTA by joining; no volunteering required. And anyone can join: parents, grandparents, students, even neighbors or friends. Be a Gladiator Games Sponsor before October 11th and you will get your company’s logo on this year’s sponsor banner.
Let’s make this year the best we can! See you soon!
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Connect With Dr. Lopez!!
Email: mark.lopez@nisd.net
Website: https://www.nisd.net/garcia
Location: 14900 Kyle Seale Parkway, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-8400
Twitter: @DrMarkJLopez