The Weekly Growl
October 6 - 12, 2013
This Week
- Have a great day!
Tuesday, October 8
- 5:30/6:45 Football (7) @ CD FUlkes
- 5:30/6:45 Football (8) vs CD Fulkes
Wednesday, October 9
- Dress to the Nines Day
- 3:45 CLT Meeting
Thursday, October 10
- 4:00 Principal's Open Door
- Report Cards Mailed to Students
- 5:30/6:45 Volleyball (7) vs. Grisham
- 5:30/6:45 Volleyball (8) @ Grisham
Friday, October 11
- Wear Hernandez Staff Shirt
Saturday, October 12
- 9:00 - 12:00 Science Saturday Academy, Cafeteria
- 1:00 - 4:00 Day of Caring
Next Week
- Columbus Day/Staff Development/Student Holiday
Tuesday, October 15
- Hearing and Vision Screening in Library
- 5:30/6:45 Football (7) vs. Cedar Valley
- 5:30/6:45 Football (8) vs. Cedar Valley @ Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex
Wednesday, October 16
- Dress to the Nines Day
- National Boss's Day
- 3:45 Faculty Meeting/MYP Prep
- 6:30 Fall Choir Concert
Thursday, October 17
- MYP Authorization Visit
- 4:00 Principal's Open Door
- 5:30/6:45 Volleyball (7) @ Walsh
- 5:30/6:45 Volleyball (8) vs. Walsh
Friday, October 18
- MYP Authorization Visit
- Wear Hernandez Staff Shirt
- Orchestra Performs in Library
Upcoming Events
October 21 6:00 - 8:00 Parent Involvement Night - Lights On After School
October 21 6:30 PTA General Meeting
October 22 7th Grade Vision/Hearing Screening in Library
October 23 3:45 Committee Meetings
October 23 6:30 PTA Board Meeting
October 24 4:00 Principal's Open Door
October 25 3:30 - 5:30 PTA Howl-o-ween Dance
October 25 End of Third Week of 2nd Six Weeks
October 30 12:30 Fire Drill
October 30 1:30 Early Release
October 30 1:30 Just In Time Training
October 31 4:00 Principal's Open Door
October
Jaime Wells 6
Ricardo Romero 10
Jennifer Bloch 15
Hannah Markowitz 16
Maryadele Troxler 21
Kimberly Pollini 24
Tammyfern Reininger 28
I saw Mr. Shuck stopping students in the hallway and telling them to stop flinging the little paper airplanes into the ceiling. He talked about having respect for our school. I give him a big kudos for that.
- Milton Perez
To Ms. Gilchrist for her constant loving shoulder & genuinely caring heart!
For Larissa Ortiz for her creative & innovative ideas if working with her students & incorporating interdisciplinary activities. My choir students "sing" your praises frequently!
Jennifer Squires for being so knowledgeable and always willing to lend a helping hand to everyone - she's a Shepherd to the lost sheep, like myself - LOL!
Ms. Vastano, for her total zen ways!!! It means so much that you came by to alleviate my concerns!
Ms. Tucker, for general coolness but also for letting my girls perform in the library in preparation for their concert!
Briana Troxler & Maryadele Troxler for their selfless time & devotion to all our kids, but especially our at risk ones.
To Mr. Ferguson for his patience & understanding with student interventions!
To Marbel Donosso for her amazing patience and diligence to our school. Plus, the woman is full of brilliant & creative ideas!
To Noemi Gamas for keeping her smile tho stowed away in the "bat cave"!
To Hilda Castillo for her caring heart and bright smile. She's the perfect greeter for all our visitors!
- Kimberly Pollini
Kudos to Desiree Le for planning the flag activity in advisory and taking over on the day I was out. Thanks!
- Wendy Tucker
Kudos to Elaine Fowler for being an AWESOME Master Teacher for the Math department! You're stinking awesome!!!
- Caitlin Moore
Kudos to Hilda Castillo for always being so pleasant and helpful!
- Cherri Urban
Natalie Reale, Tammy Fern Reininger, John Simpson - Kudos for a great interdisciplinary MYP unit!
- Jennifer Bloch
MY FAMILY: Husband Khoa and 3 children: Fayte, Hudson and Olive
I GREW UP IN: El Paso/Austin
HS: Westwood HS COLLEGE: UT Austin (Hook 'em)
FAVORITE MOVIE: Funny Face FAVORITE TV SHOW: --
I CAN'T BELIEVE I WATCH: --
IF I HAD A DIFFERENT CAREER, IT WOULD BE: Lawyer
IF I COULD LIVE SOMEWHERE ELSE, IT WOULD BE: --
FAVORITE BOOK: In Cold Blood by Capote
FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST: Mozart
DO YOU HAVE A HIDDEN TALENT? --
FONDEST MEMORY GROWING UP: Swimming
WHO DO YOU MOST ADMIRE? Teachers
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: New York City
FAVORITE HOME COOKED MEAL: Baked Ziti w/Jalapenos
FAVORITE AUSTIN-AREA RESTAURANT/HANGOUT: Spider House
IN MY OFF TIME, I ENJOY: Being with my family, doing anything
WATCH TV OR READ A BOOK?: Read NIGHT OUT OR EVENING IN? --
WHAT CHORE DO YOU ABSOLUTELY HATE DOING? Taking out the trash
IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE, LIVING OR DEAD, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY? Frida Kahlo because she is a complete inspiration and utterly fascinating
NAME: Stephanie Stoebe POSITION AT HeMS: Reading Specialist
MY FAMILY: Walt and Zack
I GREW UP IN: Germany
HS: Stuttgart American HS COLLEGE: University of Nevada @ Reno (B.A) Angelo State University (M.Ed)
FAVORITE MOVIE: Princess Bride
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Big Bang Theory
I CAN'T BELIEVE I WATCH: Orange is the New Black
IF I HAD A DIFFERENT CAREER, IT WOULD BE: pastry chef
IF I COULD LIVE SOMEWHERE ELSE, IT WOULD BE: Monterey, CA
FAVORITE BOOK(S): A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST: Norah Jones, Adele
DO YOU HAVE A HIDDEN TALENT? harmonica
FONDEST MEMORY GROWING UP: Making peach jam from our own peaches
WHO DO YOU MOST ADMIRE? My husband
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
FAVORITE HOME COOKED MEAL: --
FAVORITE AUSTIN-AREA RESTAURANT/HANGOUT: Cici's Pizza
IN MY OFF TIME, I ENJOY: Reading and cooking
WATCH TV OR READ A BOOK?: Read NIGHT OUT OR EVENING IN? --
WHAT CHORE DO YOU ABSOLUTELY HATE DOING? Dishes
IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE, LIVING OR DEAD, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY? Walter and Zachary Stoebe. They are my best friends and the lights of my life; I don't need anyone else.
Thanks to everyone who has submitted their bio! If you haven't yet, there is still time. You should have found a bright green form in your box - fill it out and leave it in Cherri Urban's box or drop it by the library. We have extra forms if you need one, just let me know!