Hawk Talk
April 5- April 9, 2021
A Message from the Principal
Hobby Family,
It is time to come back to In-person learning, there is no need to fill out a form or survey to bring your child to in-person learning.
If you would like your child to return to In-person learning please call 210-397-6300 and we will add them to the list and provide a warm safe welcome back.
If you have noticed that we have added portable buildings to the campus this is because we will be starting a major renovation project on the interior portion of the building. The construction will take place from April of 2021 to January of 2022. Thank you to you the taxpayers of NISD for making this happen.
As Always You Matter!
Praise, Promote & Protect.
Lawrence Carranco
Student Data Verification underway
Student Data Verification is underway in NISD for EE/PK through 11th grade. Parents are asked to please let the District know if their children will be returning for the 2021-2022 school year and confirm that all important data is accurate in our system. Parents can access Student Data Verification via the Home Access Center (HAC).
Hobby Hawk Habit for the Week
If someone near you drops something, help him or her pick it up, even if the person is capable of picking it up without your assistance. It’s the Hawk thing to do.
Important Hobby Dates
Monday 4/05
College shirt Day
Intramurals after school
Tuesday 4/06
7th grade Writing STAAR test
Girls soccer tryouts
Wednesday 4/07
Intramurals after school
Girls soccer tryouts
Thursday 4/08
Food Distribution @Hobby
Boys Soccer Picture Day
Solar Car meeting @4:10pm
Intramurals after school
Girls soccer tryouts
Friday 4/09
3 Week Grade Check
Hobby Spirit Shirt Day
April 14 - Future Hobby Hawk Parent Night 6-7pm
April 16 - Purple Up for Military Kids Day
April 17- Solar Car Race Day
* Upcoming Early Release Days: April 28 and May 19
PBIS Survey for Parents
Please take a few minutes to complete the parent climate survey no later than Friday, April 9th. This is an important part in continuing to improve our school. The goal is to gather as many perspectives from parents as possible.
Counselor Connection
Parents-Do you want your 8th grader to win $500 for college? If so, please encourage your 8th grader to check their Comm Apps or AVID Teachers’ Schoology page for the Dr. Beitchman Scholarship. The application must be submitted by April 12.
Important STAAR Testing Information for Parents
STAAR Information-
Reminder that the 7th graders will be taking the STARR Writing on April 6, 2021, Virtual and In-person learners should plan on attending.
Health Information from the Nurse
Immunization Requirements for all in person students
Tdap : One booster dose of a Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis-containing vaccine is required for entry into 7th grade .
Menactra (Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine): This vaccine protects students 11 years of age and older from Meningitis. One dose is required for students in grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Please start emailing your shot records to me as soon as possible to prepare for next school year. .
Please email records to Tracy.Solis@nisd.net
Hobby Vaccine Clinic will be April 22nd from 9:30-12 pm
-Students can receive vaccines here at school as long as parental consent is received before.
This is a easy and free way to get the shots needed. Please call 210-397-6309 or visit www.healthyUexpress.com to make an appointment. The vaccine bus does not carry COVID-19 VACCINES.
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for Parents/Guardians What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
● Fever or chills ● Cough ● Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing ● Fatigue ● Muscle or body aches ● Diarrhea ● Headache ● New loss of taste or smell ● Sore throat ● Congestion or runny nose ● Nausea or vomiting
When students are performing the questionnaire in the morning please keep the student home if the student has any of the symptoms listed above.
Sea World Discount Passes
Spring Break is almost here, the weather is warming up, and SeaWorld San Antonio and Aquatica Waterpark is open for business. The Northside Education Foundation (NEF) has discounted tickets. Check out what's available. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call NEF at 210-397-8599. Follow NEF on Facebook and Twitter for information about theme park promotions year round.
SeaWorld San Antonio one-day ticket
$55 (price goes up April 1)
Aquatica one-day ticket
$55
SeaWorld San Antonio & Aquatica one-day ticket
$75
Parking pass
$25
There is no processing fee or tax. Call the NEF Office at (210) 397-8599 to purchase. A ticket voucher will be emailed to you to be redeemed at SeaWorld San Antonio. All tickets are valid for a year after purchase. All prices are subject to change at any time. Park products, hours and services are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Tickets are non-transferrable, non-refundable and not for resale. Offers subject to change without notice. Once you purchase your ticket and parking, it’s important to make an online reservation here. Bookmark NEF for more info.
FREE
FREE
Parents can register their children, ages 5 and under, for a Preschool Card. Certified pre-K through 12th grade teachers with an active teacher ID can register for a SeaWorld Teacher Card. IMPORTANT: The registration deadline for both cards is March 7, 2021. Both cards provide unlimited admission to SeaWorld San Antonio through January 2, 2022. These offers are only available online and for Texas residents. Parents and teachers can upgrade their cards to include Aquatica Waterpark for just $30.
NEW: Parent Single Sign On to Access State Assessment
Assessment Scores in HAC - ALL LEVEL
A student’s state assessment score history is now available 24/7 through Northside ISD’s Home Access Center (HAC). Directions are attached to be shared with parents electronically as scores are released.
If parents do not currently have a HAC account, they may follow the instructions here to create one. Once the account has been created, parents may view their child’s state assessment score history by following the steps attached.
Links:
Access Your Child's State Assessment Scores 2020-2021_English
Access Your Child's State Assessment Scores 2020-2021_Spanish
N-Genius- Help with Devices
Northside now has N-genius, a “Geek-Squad” located at the Kelly Smith Technology Center
to support student issues with the school issued technology. Therefore, Hobby will no longer swap out chromebooks. If a student’s Chromebook is damaged or malfunctions, contact the student hotline at (210) 397-0020 to schedule an Ngenius appointment. If needed, while the Chromebook is under repair, Hobby will issue a loaner Ipad so the student can access Schoology and be marked present in their classes.
Lawrence Carranco
Email: lawrence.carranco@nisd.net
Website: nisd.net/hobby
Location: 11843 Vance Jackson Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-6300
Twitter: @ElCarranco1