Hawk Talk
Hobby MS /Magnet - April 8th - 12th
Twitter- @NISDHobby
Twitter- @NISDHobbyHealth
Mission
We will transform the learning experience within our inclusive community.
A Message from the Principal
Hello Hobby and Hobby Magnet Family,
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your child’s life at Hobby Middle School and for all the love you have shown to our amazing Administrative Team, Mr. Dylla, Dr. Johnson, Ms. Lora, and Ms. Heye. Well deserved! Thank you A-Team!
Our Band performed well in UIL competition, earning Superior and Excellent ratings with straight 1’s in Sight Reading. Congratulations and great job Ms. Gonzalez and Mr. Munoz!
Thank you to Ms. Turner and Ms. L. Garcia for handing out all of our 7th grade NJHS letters as they prepare for the induction ceremony on April 22nd. We also had two great field trips to the Air Show for our Magnet students and a college field trip for our AVID students. These are all great learning opportunities for our students. Last night, I also attended the PTA Reflections awards ceremony where Hobby Middle school earned four State level recognitions. We were second in the district against twenty-one middle schools. We are winning! Keep it up!
Fiesta in San Antonio is one of my favorite things about this city and our PTA Fiesta Event on April 12th is a lot of fun. I will be in the dunk booth and so will Mr. Dylla, so if you want to try your luck come on
Our eclipse viewing party will start from 12:30 - 1:30 or a little later, so your child will be allowed to bring a blanket or towel to sit on and please have them bring a water bottle and a snack if they would like. Eclipse viewing glasses will be given to all students. The campus will be closed to outside visitors for that hour so please plan accordingly.
Continue to stay connected by checking out the Hobby Middle School Calendar , Web page, Hobby PTA on Facebook and Twitter (X)
As Always,
You Matter!
Praise, Promote & Protect.
Lawrence Carranco - Principal
Email: lawrence.carranco@nisd.net
Phone: 397-6310 office
From the Magnet School Director
Please join us in welcoming our new incoming families at our PTA annual Fiesta. Let’s show them how great the Hobby community is! Students can remain with staff afterschool until families can join them after work. Purchase student tickets here: Let’s Fiesta Hobby! PTA Family Fiesta night- All are welcome.
Please ask your student about our upcoming Health Fair on Saturday April 20th. We are asking that all Magnet students participate in this awesome event! Parents and eligible family members are challenged to join us in donating blood!
First Annual Health Fair 9-2 Bloodbank Sign up Genius
The staff and students love watching our building progress in between classes. Weekly construction picture we have titled Cirque de Hobby !
Upcoming Events
April 9th: STEM night at Carlos Coon: Seeking 1 more student to help Mrs. Heye
April 9th: STEM night at Boone: Seeking 2 students to help Mrs. Garza
April 11th: STEM night at Knowlton: Seeking 2 students to help Ms. Mitchell
April 11th : STEM night at Forester
PTA Reflection Winners
Band UIL
Our Band performed well in UIL competition, earning Superior and Excellent ratings with straight 1’s in Sight Reading. Congratulations and great job Ms. Gonzalez and Mr. Munoz!
ELA classes plant ivy to go along with their poem
Upcoming events
Come! Enjoy the event. Buy tickets. Ticket Sales BUY NOW! Buy a 2024 Hobby MS Fiesta Medal for your collection. (Same link as tickets.)
2. Help us stock our Concession Stand. You may purchase items here on our Amazon Wish List and have them directly shipped to the school: WISH LIST
3. Sign-up for a volunteer shift and help us create a warm, welcoming and FUN evening for our students and their families. VOLUNTEER HERE
4. Pass along the Volunteer info to your older students needing service hours. We'd love to help them complete their requirements!
5. Sponsor a Booth: we are currently looking for $200, $300 and $500 Sponsors. We'd love to give you all the credit, promotional sponsor signage will be visible throughout the event, as well as on all of our social media platforms. Reply to this email, if you are interested.
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Challenge Ends April 12th
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From your Academic Dean - Ms. Christina Lora
Counselor's Connection
Month of the Military Child:
April is Month of the Military Child, a time to acknowledge and honor the service and sacrifices of our military children. Please join Hobby Middle School in this month-long observance by participating in our themed dress-up days!
Hawks of Honor Military Kids Club: Calling all military-connected Hawks! Hobby is kicking off its military kids club, Hawks of Honor, Thursday, March 28 from 8:00 to 8:30 in Room A138. For more information, contact Mr. Alonzo, School Counselor, at 210-397-6273 or jesus.alonzo@nisd.net.
Student Mental Health
If you have a student in crisis or who self-discloses self-harm or intent to self-harm, please refer them to or contact the school counselors immediately.
Your Hobby Counseling Team:
Mr. Texidor- Head Counselor, Student Last Names A-F. (210) 397- 6325; jose.texidor@nisd.net
Mr. Alonzo- Student Last Names G- O. (210) 397- 6273; jesus.alonzo@nisd.net
Ms. Castro- Student Last Names P-Z. (210) 397- 6326; jennifer.castro@nisd.net
Mrs. Staib- All Health Science Magnet Students (210) 397- 6286; nikki.staib@nisd.net
Library
We have several contests and competitions going on in the library this month for our students. So have them stop by the library to see what we have going on!
All library books are due on April 30th. Please remind your students to look for them; we don’t want anyone to miss out on field day if they don’t have to. If you don't know if your student has a missing library book, have your student stop by, and I can check for them.
Book Drive
Notes from Nurse
Monday the school will take students out to view the eclipse. Please remind your children the importance of wearing the protective eyewear that will be given to them to view the eclipse.
- Understand there are dangers viewing it without protective glasses. The UHS Immunization Bus will be at Meade Elementary School if you are still needing vaccines please call 210-358-7020 to make your reservation or search the website healthyUexpress.com
PTA
SAVE THE DATE:
Hobby Fiesta Fundraiser (2nd Annual Version): April 12th More to come.
HAWK TUTORING PROGRAM
Join us and help Hobby students achieve success in the classroom. Tutoring does not require any experience and is more about encouragement than education! Can you help us? Tutoring happens every Tuesday and Thursday during flex periods 11:00-11:30.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080944AEA7283-45861133-hawk
Volunteers must have an active NISD Background Check. Submit here:
Family Engagement
Resources/Upcoming Events
- FREE Parent/Caregiver Workshops - Provided by Region 20; virtual and in-person sessions for April and May [Please see flyer below.]
- Mammogram Bus - Digital 3D Mobile Mammograms on Tuesday, April 9th at Empower House (200 Donaldson, San Antonio, TX) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. [Please see flyers below.]
- FREE Renters’ Rights Informational Sessions - No registration required; will be giving away HEB gift cards as door prizes to attendees [Please see flyer below.]
- Fiesta Community Market - FREE produce for first 30 attendees! [Please see flyer below.]
Clubs
HAC
If you are having issues with HAC please click here or contact stacey.reynosa@nisd.net
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