Gladiator News
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School~ Northside ISD
December 17-21, 2018
2 Words
Our athletic program has been using a character program called 2 Words for the last couple of years. It is really good stuff, so we're going to try and share it across the campus so everyone can benefit from the valuable lessons and share it in our community newsletter so it can be used at home as well.
The program is literally 2 words per week. This week our 2 words will be fail forward. There is an informational sheet below that can be used as a discussion point at home.
This week, be on the look out for:
1. An opportunity to redefine failure.
2. An opportunity to teach them how to learn from mistakes.
3. An opportunity to share stories about failure.
You can follow the program on
Twitter: @2Wordstv
Instagram: 2wordstv
I hope that you enjoy using the 2 Words character program at home.
Upcoming Events
Monday, December 17
PTA Meeting 6:15 PM
Winter choir concert 6:30 PM
Tuesday, December 18
Math Club C122 7:50-8:20
Robotics C232 3:45-4:30
Beyblade Club C140 3:50-4:20
Anime Club C213 3:50-4:30
Garden Club 4:00-5:00
Orchestra Winter Concert 5:00
Wednesday, December 19
Art Club B110 3:40-4:20
Dungeons & Dragons Club Library 3:45-4:30
Girls Basketball vs. Stevenson (7H, 8A)
Thursday, December 20
Math Club C122 7:50-8:20
Science Bowl C212 3:50-4:50
Boys Basketball vs. Stevenson (7H, 8A)
Friday, December 21
Creative Writing Club C223 3:50-4:30
Order your 8th grade T-shirt
We encourage all 8th grade students to purchase a class shirt! All monies will be donated to your 8th grade Field Day and end of the year 8th grade dance.
We will have 8th grade T-shirt day incentives throughout the school year!
Please turn in all monies to your math teacher! Cost is $15.00
Registration 2019
Students will be making course selections for the 2019-2020 school year after winter break. Below is the link to the course catalogs for middle and high school students. Take a moment to review your child's options for next year with them.
NISDGarcia
Need a gift idea for your 8th grader?
Our 8th grade students will go to Fiesta Texas on April 5th to apply the information they are learning in science to the real world. Students will investigate laws of physics such as inertia, action-reaction, acceleration, balanced and unbalanced forces as they apply to amusement park rides. Additionally, they will calculate speed, velocity and acceleration. Eighth grade math teachers will additionally be providing calculation problems to align with their TEKS. Last year, we were able to apply concepts in weather to real world situations.
Students will be able to use their season pass on the field trip. If they do not have a pass, they may purchase a day pass for $35.
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School
Email: Tracy.Wernli@nisd.net
Website: www.nisd.net/garcia
Location: 15900 Kyle Seale Parkway, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-8400
Facebook: facebook.com/HGMSPTA
Twitter: @NISDGarcia