Gladiator News
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School
February 6-10, 2017
The counselors from Brandeis and O'Connor presented to our 8th grade students about their four year plan and choosing their endorsement. Students were sent home with a copy of the course selections for their freshman year. Please review that information with your child. The four year plan should be signed and returned to their ELA teacher. All 8th grade students will enter their courses into the computer on February 23rd during ELA. If your child was absent or did not receive the information for some reason, have them see Mrs. Ross in the counseling office.
8th graders attending O'Connor HS next year will visit the campus on Monday, February 6th. They must have the signed permission to board the bus. (A copy of the form is attached below.) There will be a lot of walking outdoors, so remind them to dress appropriately for the visit! (The Brandeis campus visit is scheduled for March 6th.)
Course cards for our current 6th and 7th graders will be sent home on Monday, February 13th. For more information about registration, please visit our webpage: www.nisd.net/garcia
February 6-10 is counselor appreciation week! We are blessed to have such a talented and dedicated counseling staff: Mrs. Yzaguirre (6th), Mrs. Minnis (7th), and Mrs. Ross (Head/8th). Mrs. Oldfather (registrar) keeps everything running smoothly and greets everyone with a warm smile! If you are able, please show them a token of your appreciation with a kind word or gesture, they are so deserving.
Included in this newsletter:
*Chick Fil A Night information
*8th grade field trip permission slip to Fiesta Texas
*Career Day highlights video
*Link for campus calendar
*O'Connor field trip permission slip
*Upcoming campus events
It's a GREAT day to be a Gladiator!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Tracy Wernli
Principal
Basketball Season
Girls:
7th Grade:
A Team North Zone Undefeated Season Champs
A Team North Zone Tournament Champs
B Team North Zone Undefeated Season Champs
8th Grade:
A Team North Zone Tournament Champs
B North Zone Undefeated Season Co-Champs
Boys:
7th Grade:
B Team North Zone Undefeated Season Champs
8th Grade:
A Team North Zone Undefeated Season Champs
A Team North Zone Tournament Champs
B Team North Zone Undefeated Season Champs
February Thursday Treats
A special thank you to Diana Biasello (r) and Maria Morones (l) for decorating and organizing the event!
From our PTA
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Chick Fil A Night
8th Grade Field Trip
Career Day Video
Thanks to Julie Minnis, 7th grade counselor, for organizing the event and creating the video!
Events for the week of February 6-10, 2017
Monday, February 6
8th grade visit to O'Connor High School
7:50am Crochet Club
3:45pm Intramurals
3:45pm Science Bowl
3:45pm Student Fitness Club
3:45pm Anime Club
3:45pm Orchestra Rehearsal
3:45pm Story Writing Club
7:00pm Orchestra Concert (Beg Concert)
Tuesday, February 7
NAEP Testing (50 selected 8th graders)
3:45pm Garden Club
4:00pm Choir Pre-UIL
4:15pm Band Solo Contest
Wednesday, February 8
Theater Arts Winter Scenes Show 1st & 8th Parent Invitation (parents only)
3:40pm Art Club
3:45pm Arts and Crafts
Thursday, February 9
4:00 Golf Meeting (library)
Friday, February 10
4:00pm 7th Grade Dance (Cafeteria)
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School
Email: Tracy.Wernli@nisd.net
Website: www.nisd.net/garcia
Location: 14900 Kyle Seale Parkway, San Antonio, TX, United States
Phone: 210.397.8400
Facebook: facebook.com/HGMSPTA
Twitter: @NISDGarcia