Hawk Talk
April 19- April 23, 2021
A Message from the Principal
Hobby family,
Do you know an outstanding Hobby M.S. Alum to nominate for NISD's 2021-2022 Pillar of Characters? Any Northside graduate is eligible, including employees. Learn more about past and present Pillars here. Please send me an email, and I can help with the nomination process.
I need your help to complete Student Data Verification. You can access Student Data Verification via the Home Access Center (HAC). This can only be done through the parent HAC account. If you need help creating a HAC account or logging in please call Ms. Tiffany at 210-397-6308.
Remember that data verification assists me in planning for next year as I have already begun the process.
As Always, You Matter!
Praise, Promote & Protect.
Construction coming April 16, 2021
Student Data Verification underway
Student Data Verification is underway in NISD for EE/PK through 11th grade. Parents are asked to please let the District know if their children will be returning for the 2021-2022 school year and confirm that all important data is accurate in our system. Parents can access Student Data Verification via the Home Access Center (HAC).
Assistance with HAC can be found on the Parent's page on NISD.net
Home Access Center Parent Assistance Link
If you need help on how to reset your HAC password click HERE
Front Office Procedures
The front office doors will be open between the hours of 7:30a.m.-4:00p.m. for parents. Student pick- up will return to normal procedures where parents come to the front office to sign out and pick- up your child. You will need a driver's license or other form of ID to pick up your child. When you arrive, we will call your child to report to the front office.
Important Hobby Dates
Saturday 4/17
Solar Car Races
Monday 4/19
College shirt Day
Intramurals after school
Golf Tryouts Begin
Band Virtual Solo Contest
Tuesday 4/20
Band Virtual Solo Contest
Wednesday 4/21
Boys and Girls Soccer Games @5pm
Band Virtual Solo Contest
Thursday 4/22
Intramurals after school
Band Virtual Solo Contest
Friday 4/23
School Holiday- No School
* Upcoming Early Release Days: April 28 and May 19
Sports Info for Next Year
Golf Try-Outs
Golf tryouts starts Monday April 19th from 4:15-5:45 for any 7th or 8th grade boy or girl wanting to try out for golf. Must have a physical and Rank one on file.
Any questions please contact me at keith.rice@nisd.net
Health Information from the Nurse
States of Texas Immunization Requirements for 20-21/ 21-22 School Year
All Immunizations required to be up to date to take the STAAR test and any testing located on campus.
6th graders please start sending your Immunization records for next school year.
Tdap
Menactra (Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine
Please email records to Tracy.Solis@nisd.net
Vaccine clinic is coming to Hobby Middle School 4/22/21 9:3-0-12 pm
Register online at www.healthyUexpress.com
Call the clinic to have a packet sent home with the student. ( if packed it filled out students will be accompanied to the bus by a staff member).
Just return paperwork to the front office or nurses office to be placed on the list.
Please call 210-358-7020 or visit www.healthyUexpress.com to make an appointment or for more information.
Counselor Connection
Parents-Do you want your 8th grader to win $500 for college? If so, please encourage your 8th grader to log in to their 8th grade Schoology in their MAPS/AVID class and complete the Papouli’s Scholarship. The application must be submitted by April 30 at 8 a.m.
Our Communities in Schools Coordinator Ms. Garner is asking for your assistance, please provide boxes for food distribution and plastic grocery bags.
BOOKFARI COMING TO NORTHSIDE
On May 6th the Brennan HS Library will be hosting Bookfari, a free book giveaway! All Northside families of students in PK through 8th grade are invited to stop by and pick up a gift bag of books for students while supplies last. Over 10,000 books will be given away! The event will be held in the Brennan HS Bus Loop (2400 Cottonwood Way) . Invite your families to come to Brennan on May 6th from 6 PM -8 PM and pick up some free books!
Important STAAR Testing Information for Parents
Sea World Discount Passes
Spring Break is almost here, the weather is warming up, and SeaWorld San Antonio and Aquatica Waterpark is open for business. The Northside Education Foundation (NEF) has discounted tickets. Check out what's available. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call NEF at 210-397-8599. Follow NEF on Facebook and Twitter for information about theme park promotions year round.
SeaWorld San Antonio one-day ticket
$55 (price goes up April 1)
Aquatica one-day ticket
$55
SeaWorld San Antonio & Aquatica one-day ticket
$75
Parking pass
$25
There is no processing fee or tax. Call the NEF Office at (210) 397-8599 to purchase. A ticket voucher will be emailed to you to be redeemed at SeaWorld San Antonio. All tickets are valid for a year after purchase. All prices are subject to change at any time. Park products, hours and services are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Tickets are non-transferrable, non-refundable and not for resale. Offers subject to change without notice. Once you purchase your ticket and parking, it’s important to make an online reservation here. Bookmark NEF for more info.
FREE
FREE
Parents can register their children, ages 5 and under, for a Preschool Card. Certified pre-K through 12th grade teachers with an active teacher ID can register for a SeaWorld Teacher Card. IMPORTANT: The registration deadline for both cards is March 7, 2021. Both cards provide unlimited admission to SeaWorld San Antonio through January 2, 2022. These offers are only available online and for Texas residents. Parents and teachers can upgrade their cards to include Aquatica Waterpark for just $30.
NEW: Parent Single Sign On to Access State Assessment
Assessment Scores in HAC - ALL LEVEL
A student’s state assessment score history is now available 24/7 through Northside ISD’s Home Access Center (HAC). Directions are attached to be shared with parents electronically as scores are released.
If parents do not currently have a HAC account, they may follow the instructions here to create one. Once the account has been created, parents may view their child’s state assessment score history by following the steps attached.
Links:
Access Your Child's State Assessment Scores 2020-2021_English
Access Your Child's State Assessment Scores 2020-2021_Spanish
N-Genius- Help with Devices
Northside now has N-genius, a “Geek-Squad” located at the Kelly Smith Technology Center
to support student issues with the school issued technology. Therefore, Hobby will no longer swap out chromebooks. If a student’s Chromebook is damaged or malfunctions, contact the student hotline at (210) 397-0020 to schedule an Ngenius appointment. If needed, while the Chromebook is under repair, Hobby will issue a loaner Ipad so the student can access Schoology and be marked present in their classes.
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