Gladiator News
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School
January 16-20, 2017
Greetings Gladiator Community,
I hope your family enjoys the three day weekend!
Tuesday, January 17th is the start of the 4th grading period. Report cards will be sent home on Friday, January 20th. 8th grade PSAT scores will be sent home as well.
Reminder: we will offer spring pictures this year!
Spring Portraits will be on January 18th!
(Only those students who wish to order photos will be allowed to take portraits.)
Order forms went home Wednesday January 11th, however, you can order online today at mylifetouch.com using the Picture Day ID: XY026002Q0
Please make sure your child brings their order form to school on Wednesday January 18th if you would like for them to take a Spring Portrait. Pictures will be taken in the library classroom 1st and 2nd period.
Are you receiving emails from PTA? If not, register your email here: https://goo.gl/CMU8vZ
Included in this newsletter:
*PTA earns award!
*Upcoming week
*Yearbook information
*Important dates for current 8th graders
*Upcoming spirit night at Chick-Fil-A
*Cafeteria breakfast challenge
*PJ Day!
It's a GREAT day to be a Gladiator!
Tracy Wernli
Principal
PTA Earns Fall Honor Roll Award!
By recruiting more than 100% of last’s year total membership, our PTA has reached the 750+ CLUB. Being part of the 750+ CLUB demonstrates that our PTA engages and empowers families and communities to advocate for the children in our community.
Haven't joined yet? It's not too late! Visit the PTA website and sign up today. It's easy. www.hgmspta.com
Receive emails from PTA: https://goo.gl/CMU8vZ
Upcoming Campus Events
Monday, January 16
School Holiday
Tuesday, January 17
3:45pm
Garden Club
5:30pm
Band, Orchestra, Choir Region Qualifer Dinner
Wednesday, January 18
Spring pictures 1st/2nd period
3:40pm
Robotics Club
3:40pm
Art Club
3:45pm
Student Fitness Club
3:45pm
Arts and Crafts
5:00pm
Girls Basketball vs/ Jefferson 7H, 8A
Thursday, January 19
5:00pm
Boys Basketball vs/ Jefferson 7H, 8A
Friday, January 20
Report cards issued
Monday, January 23
7:50am
Crochet Club
3:40pm
Robotics Club
3:45pm
Science Bowl
3:45pm
Anime Club
Friday, January 27
Career Day
Early Release @ 12:30 pm
Friday, February 10
4:00-6:00 pm
7th grade dance
Yearbook Information
Parents,
Would you like to recognize your 8th grader in the yearbook? If so, here is some information regarding ads!
8th grade students "Recognition/Praise Ads" are due into jostensyearbook.com by 2/10/2017 (actual link address: http://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1873434/Dr-Hector-P-Garcia-Middle-School/)
Also, on 2/10/2017 you can no longer have a name imprinted on the cover AND the price will go up to $50.00
More information is at this link: https://sites.google.com/a/nisd.net/hgms-yearbook-info/
Future Freshman Information
O'Connor Course Catalog: https://goo.gl/5M52ga
8TH GRADE TRANSITION DATES
January 19, 2017 Health Careers Open House
January 24, 2017 Business Careers Open House
January 26, 2017 Construction Careers Open House
January 26, 2017 6-7 p.m. 8th Grade Endorsement/AP-DC Night @ Brandeis
January 30, 2017 Health Careers Open House
Communications Arts Open House
January 31, 2017 Science & Engineering Academy Open House
February 1, 2017 OHS & BHS counselors to Garcia for transition Information
February 1, 2017 Magnet applications due to GMS
February 6, 2017 8th grade students going to O’Connor to tour the campus
February 6, 2017 8th grade extravaganza @ O’Connor
February 7, 2017 Magnet applications due to magnets
February 7, 2017 NAEP Testing (only selected students participate)
February 9, 2017 Bronco Round-Up 6 p.m. @Brandeis
February 13, 2017 7 p.m. O’Connor parent Info/endorsement night
February 16, 2017 6 p.m. Brandeis 8th grade endorsement night (Brandeis café)
February 16, 2017 6:30 p.m. O’Connor 8th grade endorsement night (Auditorium)
February 17, 2017 9-10 a.m. Brandeis 8th grade endorsement day (Brandeis Career Center)
February 23, 2017 8th Grade Online registration (with Brandeis counselors)
February 24, 2017 8th Grade Online registration (with Brandeis counselors)
March 6, 2017 8th grade students going to Brandeis to tour the campus
March 10, 2017 Student course requests mailed to parents
March 10, 2017 Magnet acceptance letters mailed
March 13-17,2017 Spring Break
March 22, 2017 Magnet commitment letters due
March 28, 2017 STAAR- 8-Math, 7-Writing
March 29, 2017 STAAR- 8-Reading
March 31, 2017 Deadline for course letters to be returned with any changes
April 14, 2017 Holiday
April 21, 2017 Fiesta Texas Field Trip (8th grade class)
April 26, 2017 Panoramic picture
April 28, 2017 Holiday
May 1, 2017 Algebra EOC
May 5, 2017 Dance 6:00-8:30
May 8, 2017 STAAR 6-M, 7-M, 8-M (Retest)
May 9, 2017 STAAR 6-R, 7-R, 8-R (Retest)
May 10, 2017 STAAR 8-Sci
May 11, 2017 STAAR 8-SS
May 30, 2017 Field Day
May 31, 2017 Awards Ceremony
June 1, 2017 Students last day
We'll keep you updated in the event any of these dates change.
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School
Email: Tracy.Wernli@nisd.net
Website: www.nisd.net/garcia
Location: 14900 Kyle Seale Parkway, San Antonio, TX, United States
Phone: 210.397.8400
Facebook: facebook.com/HGMSpta
Twitter: @nisdgarcia