Gladiator News
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School~ Northside ISD
January 21-25, 2019
Thursday, January 17 was Dr. Hector P. Garcia's 105th birthday celebration in Corpus Christi, Tx. We were invited to the celebration and asked to perform. 50 of our fine arts students showcased their talents in front of hundreds of community members. The event is put on by the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation which honors the work of the late Dr. Garcia through scholarships and community donations. We were honored to be a part of this celebration. Our students behavior and performance was exemplary!
News clip of the event: https://goo.gl/yhAPq1
Article with pictures of the event: https://goo.gl/DZzpXA
It's a GREAT day to be a Gladiator!
Tracy Wernli
Principal
2 Word Character Development
Picture Day: January 22
Upcoming Events
Monday, January 21
Holiday
Tuesday, January 22
Spring Pictures
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
Wednesday, January 23
Art Club B110 3:40-4:20
Dungeons & Dragons Club Library 3:45-4:30
Girls Basketball vs. Zachry (7H, 8A)
8th graders receive permission slip for HS visit
Brandeis HS Parent Endorsement Night 6:00 PM
Thursday, January 24
Math Club C122 7:50-8:20
Science Bowl C212 3:50-4:50
Boys Basketball vs. Zachry (7H, 8A)
High school ROTC visit PE classes
Friday, January 25
GT Field Trip to NASA
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
Verizon Customers and Remind Messages
In effect on January 28, 2019.
Due to a new fee imposed by Verizon, Remind can no longer continue providing free text notifications for devices on the Verizon Wireless network. As a result, Verizon Wireless customers who use the free Remind service will not be able to receive or send text messages as of January 28, 2019.
How to keep using Remind
If you have Verizon Wireless as your phone carrier and currently receive Remind messages by text, download the app or turn on email notifications for your account.
Both of these options are free of charge.
On your phone: Turn on smartphone notifications (RECOMMENDED)
Download the free Remind app on the iOS App Store, on Google Play, or at rmd.me/a. If you don’t already have a Remind account, create one using the phone number where you receive Remind texts. Make sure to enable push notifications from Remind on your phone.
On your computer: Turn on email notifications
Go to Remind.com on any computer. As above, if you don’t already have a Remind account, create one using the phone number where you receive Remind texts. Turn on email notifications for your account so you don’t miss any messages.
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.
Intramurals!
Watch this short video for more information:
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.
8th Grade Important Dates
Taco Tuesday!
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