Hernandez Happenings
Hernandez Middle School an IB Middle Years School
December 17, 2019
Message from Dr. Ephlin, Principal
This is the last Hernandez Happening of 2019. I can't believe I have been the principal of Hernandez Middle School for a whole year. It already feels like home. As I reflect on this past year I am thankful for the students, parents and staff of this great school. I am so lucky to work with such a great group of educators and supportive community. I wish everyone a safe and happy Winter Break and can't wait for what 2020 holds!
Celebrations
Hernandez Heroes
Hernandez HEROes are honest, demonstrate excellence, show respect, and take ownership every day in every situation.
Jaleena Rodriguez
Michael Cerba
In the News
Hernandez Toy Design Challenge
6th Graders see author Pablo Cartaya
IB CORNER
8th Grade IB Community Projects
All 8th graders have officially begun their IB Community Projects. This is a requirement of IB (the International Baccalaureate Programme) for each of our 8th graders to evaluate and apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired throughout their years at Hernandez MS and to carry out an independent service project over the next five months (either independently, or in a group of up to three students).
The students are given time during their FLEX each week to work on the project. Talk with your 8th grade student on what he/she has chosen for his/her IB Community Project. All students have been given a hard copy of the handbook - access the digital version HERE for more information. A timeline of the steps to complete the project are located on page 15 of the handbook. Students should be completing the Inquiring & Analyzing phase currently.
IB Report Card
The IB Academic Progress Report for 1st semester of the 2019-2020 school year will be given to your student at the same time they receive their RRISD report card. The IB report card is a companion to the RRISD report card - it indicates how your son or daughter is performing academically at this moment in time in the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) at Hernandez.
Similar to STAAR testing results, it will be a part of your students profile, but separate from the regular RRISD graded report card. A more detailed explanation of IB grading can be accessed in a letter from Dr. Ephlin located HERE.
Fostering Success
Be a HERO
Upcoming Events
Wed., Dec. 18: Girls Basketball HeMS vs Walsh 7th Grade Away / 8th Grade Home
December 20 - January 7 Winter Break
Mon., Jan. 13: SPHS IB 8th Grade Transition Visit
Mon., Jan. 13: Boys Basketball HeMS vs Walsh 7th Grade Away / 8th Grade Home
Tue., Jan. 14: SPHS IB 8th Grade Transition Visit
Wed., Jan. 15: SPHS IB Parent Night at HeMS
Fri., Jan. 17: Winter Dance 3:45-5:45 p.m.
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