The Weekly Growl
October 19 - 25, 2014
My, how things have changed in 100 years...
This 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
Spirit Week/Wild Wednesday (wear animal print) (Please note: All staff members who participate in Spirit Week may wear jeans.)
6:30 Choir and Orchestra Joint Fall Concert
Thursday, October 23
- Spirit Week/Blinged Out Thursday (be blinged out nicely)
5:30/6:45 7A/B Volleyball @ CD Fulkes
5:30/6:45 8A/B Volleyball vs. CD Fulkes
Friday, October 24
- Spirit Week/Neon Friday (wear neon)
- End of 3rd Week of Second Six Weeks
- Movies After School, Lecture Hall
Saturday, October 25
- Region Choir Auditions @ Henry MS, Leander ISD
- RRISD Ninja Academy
Next Week
**Red Ribbon Week**
Monday, October 27
- Spirit Week/Super Hero Monday (dress like a super hero)
- 3:45 BLT Meeting
- IPR Grades and Comments Due by 8:00 a.m.
- 5:30/6:45 7A/B Football vs. Hopewell @ Dragon Stadium
Tuesday, October 28
- Spirit Week/Color Wars Game Day (8th Gold, 7th Red, 6th Blue)
- 2:35 Spirit Week Pep Rally
- 5:30/6:45 8A/B Football vs. Hopewell
Wednesday, October 29
1:30 Early Release
Thursday, October 30
- Wear Hernandez Shirt with Jeans
Progress Reports Go Home
3:30 6th Grade Fall Band Concert
5:30/6:45 7A/B Volleyball vs. Ridgeview
5:30/6:45 8A/B Volleyball @ Ridgeview
Friday, October 31
- Wear College Shirt with Jeans
- Red Ribbon Week Grade Level Assemblies
Upcoming Events
Nov. 3 4:00 Site Based Committee Meeting
Nov. 3 5:30/6:45 7A/B Volleyball @ Chisholm Trail
Nov. 3 5:30/6:45 8A/B Volleyball vs. Chisholm Trail
Nov. 3 - 21 2nd Annual "Hunger is Not a Game" Food Drive in Library
Nov. 3 5:30/6:45 7A/B Football vs. Grisham
Nov. 4 5:30/6:45 8A/B Football vs. Grisham @ Westwood HS
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
Eugene Centeno 21
TammyFern Reininger 28
November
Pumi Tshuma 2
J'me Washburn 8
William Russell 12
Robin Wilson 18
Jean Sarre 26
Alicia Selestino 26
I think working with Natalie Reale and seeing her learning techniques is amazing. Thanks to her, I have a very new perspective on teaching with games, and I'm excited to see kids "get it."
- Lisa Smith
A HUGE, tremendous, mammoth, ENORMOUS, GIGANTIC, ASTRONOMICAL, COLOSSAL,PRODIGIOUS THANK YOU to Alicia Selestino and Andrea McNeese for staying LATE last Friday and coming up on Saturday to help me move my room from 702 to 620!!! I would not have been ready for class on Tuesday had it not been for these two AMAZING ladies!!! Thank you!!
- TammyFern Reininger
Thanks to Natalie Ramirez for jumping in with both feet! She is an asset to our ESL team and not afraid to work hard! Great job on the first grading cycle!
- Stephanie Saggiante
My team, Janet Scales and Jean Sarre are amazing. We have come together and are now working like we have been together for years. We have determined our strengths and each taking roles to get the work done. Jean is awesome at test manipulation and questions, Janet is amazing at working with our sped population and getting them to think out of the box. I love my team!
Thanks to all the other science department for helping us adjust to the new district and for all the support you have given us.
Thank you to the library staff for the guided direction when I was unsure of procedure and things I needed to get done!
Couldn't do this alone!
- KC George
To Our WONDERFUL Nurse Ann! Who is Caring, thorough, and accurate.... I feel we are all safe with her on our campus.
- Marbel Donosso
Kudos to Anndrea Harrold for her caring and dedication to teachers and students at Hernandez and running around like a madwoman to deal with a day of many subs.
- Sofie Vastano
To Jennifer Squires for being a calm, cool and collected Department Chair and Colleague and leading always by example..a pleasure to work with her..
- John Simpson
1864 - Fort Davis was established by families for protection against the Comanche Indians on the Brazos River. It was abandoned in 1867.
1945 - The United Nations is born.
1965 - President Lyndon Johnson signs the Highway Beautification Act.
1977 - Three members of the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd die in a Mississippi plane crash.
Bulldog Bios
Name: Sandra Saucedo Position at HeMS: Administrative Assistant
High School: McCollum HS College: UT
Family: Spouse: Roman; Daughter: Rita; Son-in-law: Jason; Son: Roman, Jr.
Favorite TV show: Big Bang Theory Can’t believe I watch: --
Favorite book: Wicked, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter Favorite food: Chinese
Favorite vacation spot: Breckenridge, CO Favorite movie: --
Favorite local restaurant or hangout: Baby A's
If I could do anything for a day, it would be: Fishing
If I won the lottery, the first thing I would do is: Travel
If I could be any fictional character, it would be: Harry Potter
The thing I miss most about being a kid is: Climbing trees and playing outside
My biggest influence: My dad
In my time off, I enjoy: Reading and fishing
My most hated chore is: Washing dishes
If I could live somewhere else, it would be: Colorado
Fondest memory growing up: Catching fireflies, getting married and having my children
Watch TV or read a book? Both Night out or evening in? Night out
Name: Nicky Haulotte Position at HeMS: US History/SPED
High School: Naaman Forest College: San Jose State University
Family: Kendall (hubs), Jackson (son, 4), Eli (son, 2), Brody (fur baby)
Favorite TV show: Scandal Can’t believe I watch: The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Favorite book: Jack Reacher series Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite vacation spot: Beach
Favorite Movie: Full Metal Jacket, Drop Dead Fred
Favorite local restaurant or hangout: Torchy's Tacos
If I could do anything for a day, it would be: Personal shopper
If I won the lottery, the first thing I would do is: Take a vacation
If I could be any fictional character, it would be: --
The thing I miss most about being a kid is: Nap time
My biggest influence: My husband because he makes me a better human!
In my time off, I enjoy: Playing soccer, shopping, spending time with family
My most hated chore is: Cleaning toilets
If I could live somewhere else, it would be: The beach
Fondest memory growing up: Playing outside with my brother & sisters until the street lights came on!
Watch TV or read a book? Depends on mood Night out or evening in? Out