The Bobcat
Week of November 25, 2019
Vision
Academic Excellence and Success
From Mr. R's Desk
Bobcat Nation,
During this time of THANKS, I would like to thank you... for all your efforts, as they do not go unnoticed; for the long hours and sacrifices you all make on a daily basis; for teaching our students about school and life; for educating our students about respect, responsibility, and hard work; for reaching out to our parents, as they play a vital role in our success; for taking pride in the things that you do; for being patient, understanding, and supportive; for the eleven point jump in the campus report card; and most importantly, for making my job enjoyable.
I am truly blessed and grateful to be here at Rio Hondo High School. It’s really an honor to come and work alongside great people and to be a part of this community. THANK YOU and may this season of thanks bring everyone happiness and joy. - Asael Ruvalcaba
What are you thankful for? What does Thanksgiving mean to you?
I am most thankful for my family, and the blessing of my daughters presence on my life. Thanksgiving is more than the food more than the busyness it's about taking time to reflect on the years blessings. - Karla Garza Rodriguez
I am thankful for health, family, friends, & new baby boy Cantu. Thanksgiving means rest and family time for me personally. - Juan Cantu
I am thankful every day that I teach in Rio Hondo because it's a small school and we have truly respectful and great kids that are sooo loveable. Thanksgiving to me is more about the giving- giving time, giving donations, and giving from the heart, because there are so many in need and the holiday seasons are the only times some receive any of it. - Danette Atkinson
I am so thankful for life: Live for today, Yesterday is gone, Tomorrow may not be mine. Thanksgiving is being grateful and appreciative of people and things of value. - Celida Hinojosa
I am thankful for everyone that is still in my life! Thanksgiving means spending time with family and friends! - Rocky James
I am thankful for the life God has given me up until this day and all his blessings. Thanksgiving for me is family, my husband, my daughters and my grand kids. - Leticia Carrasco
This past year has been a bit of a rough one out of work, but I'm definitely thankful for all the support I receive from my co-workers and our awesome students who strive towards excellence! Although we should be grateful throughout the entire year, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings we have in our life and show our gratitude for all those who are a part of those blessings. - Ricardo Saldivar
I am thankful for all the blessings God has given me; family, health, wisdom, work with great people, and the gift to be able to forgive everyone. Thanksgiving is giving thanks for everything you have and what you don’t have to God, family, and friends. Stay humble my friends! - David Zuniga
I am thankful for "TIME" ... (above Ground). Thanksgiving is being THANKFUL "for everything". - Cliff Moriarty
I am thankful for the Lord's blessings upon my family and colleagues. Thanksgiving to me is the time in which family can gather and remember to be grateful for all the blessings received in the past year. - Nita Smith
I am thankful that I am still alive and breathing and very much on this earth today. Thanksgiving to me is a time of givings thanks to Almighty God in Heaven for all he has done for me and my family in the past year. It's a time to try and spend with family and admire the great life we live. - Andres Davila
I am thankful for my wife and daughter. I’m thankful for a great math department and coaching staff who are a second family and for great kids and students who make every day a new opportunity. Thanksgiving is a chance to put everything aside, regardless of what we may be going through or feeling, and celebrate the blessings we have in our life big or small. There is always something to be grateful for. - Mario Rodriguez
I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of the Rio Hondo High School staff. I am thankful to be back home in the Valley. I am thankful for the opportunity to develop new relationships. I am also thankful for the opportunity to try and have a positive impact on the lives of others. Thanksgiving has traditionally meant family, food, and football. I am looking forward to that again this year. I have been away for so long. - Michael Hernandez
I am thankful that my dad is now 1 year cancer free and doing a whole lot better health wise. During the middle of last school year he almost died a total of 3 times, so I am also thankful that he’s alive. I am thankful for my family and friends that were there during our times of need. Lastly I am thankful for the life God has given to me, even during the bad times I know God is in control and things will work out the way He wants it to, and it has been a very adventurous life so far. - Joshua King
I am thankful for my family, good health, and an amazing place to work. Thanksgiving means a time to gather with family and friends to enjoy our many blessings. - Elvira Alaniz
I am thankful for each new morning, for health and food, for love and friends. Thanksgiving is about being with your loved ones and being thankful for all the good things in your life. - Yolanda Garza
I am thankful for family and friends who are there through thick and thin. I am thankful for getting to come to work with people who make me a better person. Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends to give thanks for the many blessings. - Amanda Cardenas
I am thankful for the continued blessings that God has provided for me and my family. Thanksgiving allows me time to spend time with loved ones and appreciate the blessings we have received all year. - Santiago Salazar
Collaborative Learning for Educators By Brandon Johnson, Allison Rodman
The Power of Being “Seen” on Campus by Sarah Hayden
10 Things Every Teacher Needs To Survive by Terry Heick
Upcoming Events
Monday, November 25
Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, November 26
Thanksgiving Break
GBB vs St Joe HOME
BBB vs Bville Vets AWAY
Wednesday, November 27
Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 28
Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 29
Thanksgiving Break
Rio Hondo High School Report Card
2019 Distinction Designation Summary
Amazing Things Are Happening At Rio Hondo High School
Rio Hondo High School
Our MISSION is to create experiences and opportunities for our students. We have established a culture of high academics and a future-ready curriculum. At RHHS, we focus on the arts, athletics, and on educating the whole child.
Email: asael.ruvalcaba@rhisd.net
Website: http://www.riohondoisd.net/
Location: 22547 State Highway 345, Rio Hondo, TX, USA
Phone: 956-748-1200
Twitter: @RHHS_Bobcats