Hernandez Happenings
Hernandez Middle School an IB Middle Years School
October 16, 2019
Message from Dr. Ephlin, Principal
Celebrations
Hernandez Heroes
Hernandez HEROes are honest, demonstrate excellence, show respect, and take ownership every day in every situation.
Christine Gibson
Joshua Fowler
Bianca Rivas
Hispanic Heritage
Book Check Out is on the Rise!
Coach Guerrero is our October Pineapple
In the News
Red Ribbon Week October 21-25
Theme: YOLO Be drug free (You only live once so be drug free)
Monday: "If you mustache I pledge to be drug free"
During Lunch students can sign the drug free pledge and receive a mustache to wear
Tuesday: "Use your head, don't use drugs" Wear a silly hat
Students and faculty are encouraged to wear silly hats to school
Wednesday: "Drugs are dumb"- dum dum lollipops will be passed out
Thursday: "Be a hero and save a life by not letting your friends do drugs"
Students and faculty will wear Superhero T shirts/capes
Friday: "Red out day" Wear Red
Picture Retake Day - Friday, October 25, 2019
Did your student miss Picture Day or would they like to retake their school photo? Picture Retake Day is Friday, October 25. If retaking a photo, simply return the original package on retake day.
To order photos online:
Go to mylifetouch.com
Enter Picture Day ID: XV709037Q1
A limited number of paper order forms are available in the main office.
8th Grade PSAT Testing - October 30, 2019
On Wednesday, October 30, all 8th grade students will take the PSAT 8/9. We ask that parents avoid making doctor’s appointments for their 8th grade students on this testing day. All 6th and 7th grade students will operate on regular A day schedule (Flex Day). For more information about the PSAT 8/9, please click here.
SPHS Mini S.T.E.M. Fest
The SPHS S.T.E.M. Ambassadors will be holding a mini S.T.E.M. fest called S.T.E.M. TIME. There are five clubs we are calling the S.T.E.M. Ambassadors that will be hosting S.T.E.M. time; a hands-on demonstration learning time for Elementary and Middle School students in our vertical learning feeder pattern. The five clubs are Environmental Awareness, Forensic (new club), Solar Car, Robotics and HOSA. The dates and times are:
6pm to 7pm
Oct-17.
Dec 19, Feb 20, April 16.
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
IB’s mission and philosophy
At the centre of an International Baccalaureate (IB) education
are students aged 3 to 19 with unique learning styles, strengths and challenges. The IB focuses on each student as a whole person.
Thus, IB programmes address not only cognitive development but social, emotional and physical well-being. The aim is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people with adaptable skills to tackle society’s complex challenges and who will help to make it a better, more peaceful world.
Validating the efficacy of the IB’s four programmes are research and more than 45 years of practical experience. IB programmes emphasize learning how to learn and teaching students to value learning as an essential, integral part of their everyday lives.
The IB promotes the development of schools that:
• inspire students to ask questions, pursue personal aspirations, set challenging goals and develop the persistence to achieve those goals.
• develop knowledgeable students who make reasoned ethical judgments and acquire the flexibility, perseverance and confidence they need in order to bring about meaningful change.
• encourage healthy relationships, individual and shared responsibility and effective teamwork.
Do IB teachers receive special training?
All MYP teachers receive professional development in the IB’s approaches to teaching and approaches to learning from certified IB workshop leaders. This is a requirement for IB World Schools implementing the MYP.
Are IB programmes considered “gifted”programmes?
In most cases, the MYP requires schoolwide implementation and therefore encompasses all students. All teachers who teach in MYP classrooms are required to participate in collaborative planning and reflection to make their teaching practices consistent and to foster a holistic approach to education. A growing body of evidence suggests a positive relationship between teacher collaboration and student achievement.
Fostering Success
Be a HERO
Upcoming Events
Thurs., October 17 - 7th Grade Volleyball HeMS vs Chisholm Trail @HeMS
Thurs., October 18 - 8th Grade Volleyball HeMS vs Chisholm Trail @Chisholm Trail
Sat., October 19 - Region Choir Auditions
Mon., October 21 - 7th Grade Football HeMS vs CD Fulkes at HeMS
Tue., October 22 - 8th Grade Football HeMS vs CD Fulkes at CD Fulkes
Tue., October 22 - RRISD Parent and Family Seminars 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Understanding HS Academies & Electives in Cafe
Social Media Wellness in the Lecture Hall
Wed., October 23 - Theatre Productions Dress Rehearsal 3:40-6:00 p.m.
Thurs., October 24 - 7th Grade Volleyball HeMS vs Benold @ Benold
Thurs., October 24 - 8th Grade Volleyball HeMS vs Benold @ Benold
Fri., October 25 - School Picture Re-Take Day
Fri., October 25 - Theatre Production Dress Rehearsal 3:40-6:30 p.m.
Fri., October 25 - Theatre Productions Performs Ax of Murder 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Cafe
Sat., October 26 - District Band Auditions
Mon., October 28 - 7th Grade Football HeMS vs Pearson Ranch @ Pearson Ranch
Mon., October 28 - 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball HeMS vs Hopewell @ STP
Tue., October 29 - Band Performance
Tue., October 29 - 8th Grade Football HeMS vs Pearson Ranch @ HeMS
Tue., October 29 - RRISD Parent & Family Seminars 6:00-7:30 p.m.
What is Gifted Education in the Cafe
College Admissions Officer Panel in the Lecture Hall
Wed., October 30 - PSAT 8th Grade only
Wed., October 30 - Theatre 3 Fall Show Dress Rehearsa; 3:45-6:00 p.m.
Wed., October 30 - Theatre 3 Fall Show 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Cafe
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