The Weekly Growl
September 14 - 20, 2014
This Week
**HUMANITIES TEXAS ART INSTALLATION IN LIBRARY ALL WEEK**
Monday, September 15
- 8:00 IPR Grades Due
- 5:30/6:45 7A/B Football vs. Ridgeview
Tuesday, September 16
- 5:30/6:45 8A/B Football @ Ridgeview
Wednesday, September 17
- 3:45 Faculty Meeting
Thursday, September 18
- Wear Hernandez Shirt with Jeans
- Progress Reports Go Home
- District Librarian's Meeting - Library Closed til Noon
- 5:30/6:45 7A/B Volleyball @ Cedar Valley
- 5:30/6:45 8A/B Volleyball vs. Cedar Valley
Friday, September 19
- Wear College Shirt with Jeans
Next Week
**Education Go Get It Week**
**Humanities Texas Art Installation in Library All Week**
**Banned Books Week**
Monday, September 22
- 5:30/6:45 7A/B Football @ Chisholm Trail
- 6:30 College and Career Night, Cafeteria
Tuesday, September 23
- Wear College Shirts with Jeans
- 5:30/6:45 8A/B Football vs. Chisholm Trail
Wednesday, September 24
Dress for Success
Lockdown/Severe Weather/Reverse Evacuation/Fire Drills
Thursday, September 25
- Wear Hernandez Shirt with Jeans
- 5:30/6:45 7A/B Volleyball vs. Canyon Vista
- 5:30/6:45 8A/B Volleyball @ Canyon Vista
Friday, September 26
- Wear College Shirt with Jeans
Upcoming Events
Sep. 29 5:30/6:45 7A/B Football vs. Canyon Vista
Sep. 30 5:30/6:45 8A/B Football @ Canyon Vista
Oct. 1 3:45 Faculty Meeting
Oct. 2 5:30/6:45 7A/B Volleyball @ Walsh
Oct. 2 5:30/6:45 8A/B Volleyball vs. Walsh
Oct. 3 7th Grade Hearing and Vision Screening in Library
Oct. 3 End of 1st Six Weeks
September
Lisa Smith 2
Ashley Brunette 10
Casey Gembicki 11
Kerry Kasparian 18
Mark Jenkins 19
Lyndsey Pounds 19
Michael Bergeron 23
Kelli Hutka 26
Cherri Urban 27
Thanks to Nicky Haulotte and Caitlin La for helping out the new SPED teachers and answering questions.
Thanks to Sofie Vastano for leading the ELA department and doing a great job!
- Milton Perez
I would like to give KUDOS to the 6th, 7th and 8th grade class for their behavior and caring for one another and our building.
I would also like to give Kudos to all teachers for their work with our students and for taking great care of all students.
- Mario Acosta
Kudos to Kristen Morgan for her willingness to go above and beyond for each student, even when she encounters roadblocks!
- Sofie Vastano
To our wonderful office staff Mrs. Saucedo, Mrs. Donosso, Mrs. Gamas and Mrs. Aguilera. Thank you for all your hard work, and for going above and beyond all the time.
To Mr. Leo Rodriguez for his hard work and amazing attitude.
- Evelyn Cubias-Nevarez
KUDOS to Caitlin La (Moore) for just being awesome.... I love co-teaching with you :)
- Laura Terry
. . . to Jayson Sherman, Virginia Cole, and Natalie Reale for letting themselves get taped to the floor
. . . to Sonia Chowdhury, Jennifer Bloch, and Jennifer Gregorczyk for being our protectors and buddies.
And to all of you I may have forgotten who participated in Tape the Teacher Day. I was on the floor and couldn't see everyone, but I know the students absolutely loved it.
- Lisa Smith
I would like to take a moment to thank everyone for their amazing show of support regarding the announcements. There are too many names to list, but let me say (and I'm stingy with compliments) that I work with the most amazing group of educators in Texas (which puts y'all in the running for best world-wide). Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the ridiculously amazing things that you all do!
- William Russell
To: Nicky Haulotte for all of the hard work and long hours that she has put in to get students in the correct classes, ironing out all of the new year kinks, and being a PHENOMENAL department chair! YOU ROCK!!!!!
- Kelli Hutka
Kudos to my colleagues on the ESL team for making this transition to the new program more pleasant. I enjoy your sense of humor and dedication to your work.
- Stephanie Saggiante
Kudos to Lauren Esparza for working her tail off to put together an awesome car show! Thanks to her hard work we'll have the monetary resources to provide our students with the tools they need to succeed!
- Jett Walker and Gene Centeno
Kudos to Clarissa Lopez for her help setting up the sound system for Monday's Back to School night. Clarissa, you are a friend to all and you never say no. Thanks for all you do.
- Irma Bauer
Bulldog Bios
Name: Nompumelelo (Mpumie) Masuku Position at HeMS: Girls Coach/PE
High School: Keene HS College: Southwestern Adventist University
Family: 2 brothers, 1 sister and 1 husband
Favorite TV show: Scandal Can’t believe I watch: Pretty Little Liars
Favorite book: Roll of Thunder Favorite food: Breakfast
Favorite vacation spot: Caribbean
Favorite movie: --
Favorite local restaurant or hangout: --
If I could do anything for a day, it would be: Watch/play basketball
If I won the lottery, the first thing I would do is: Pay school loans
If I could be any fictional character, it would be: Mystique
The thing I miss most about being a kid is: High metabolism
My biggest influence: My mom
In my time off, I enjoy: Hanging out with my husband
My most hated chore is: Dusting
If I could live somewhere else, it would be: Ft. Worth
Fondest memory growing up: Anything with all my siblings
Watch TV or read a book? TV Night out or evening in? Out
Name: Sam Jones Position at HeMS: 8th US History
High School: Victoria HS College: Texas State University
Family: Has one
Favorite TV show: Seinfeld Can’t believe I watch: Masterchef
Favorite book: With the Old Breed Favorite food: Chicken Fried Steak
Favorite vacation spot: Europe Favorite Movie: Platoon/Big Lebowski
Favorite local restaurant: Juniors
If I could do anything for a day, it would be: Have superpowers
If I won the lottery, the first thing I would do is: Buy a turret/life-size Incredible Hulk like the one at Austin Books & Comics
The thing I miss most about being a kid is: illusion of freedom and carefree attitude
My biggest influence: Mr. G.
In my time off, I enjoy: Friends and music
My most hated chore is: Hanging up laundry
If I could live somewhere else, it would be: Victoria British Columbia
Fondest memory growing up: In Colorado with my family
Watch TV or read a book? Both at same time Night out or evening in? Day out