Gladiator News
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School
August 30- September 2, 2016
It was nice to have students back in the building this week! I am impressed at how quickly they learned the lunch routine and routes to their classes! We started the week learning about HGMS with a variety of sessions for students. They learned about Dr. Hector P. Garcia himself, who's who on campus, procedures, set up their campus notebook, practiced a fire drill, and learned about Gladiator Grit! Be sure and have them tell you what they learned. We ended the week with 1469 students. (443 in 6th, 503 in 7th, and 523 in 8th.) We welcomed quite a few new students to Garcia this week as well.
Our counselor, Nanette Yzaguirre, and I would like to invite our 6th grade parents to Coffee and Conversation on September 9th from 9:00-10:00 am in the library. This is an informal gathering that will allow you to learn more about HGMS and find out ways to support your child.
We invite all parents to our annual Parent Tech Night/Information session on Monday, September 12 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Parents will be able to attend a variety of sessions to become better informed about technology used at school, digital library resources, and internet safety. This year we will add a session about high school credited classes on our campus and high school endorsement plans.
I've included a Ted Talk from Angela Duckworth on the topic of grit. Gladiator Grit was based on her research and Carol Dweck's work on Growth Mindset. We want parents to hear the same information we're sharing with our students. I'll continue to share throughout the year. Take a few minutes and listen to it with your family, http://goo.gl/PymMqC
Included in this newsletter below:
- Yearbook Info
- Football & Volleyball schedule
- Upcoming Events
- School Calendar
- Safeline Video
- Lunch Menu
- School Picture Information
- Helotes Allstars win the Little League World Series
Looking forward to an amazing year! It's gotten off to a terrific start.
It's a GREAT day to be a Gladiator!
Tracy Wernli
Principal
#hgmsstrong
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FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Sept. 7 Folks 7H, 8A
Sept. 14 Stevenson 8H, 7A
Sept. 21 Connally 7H, 8A
Sept. 28 Rawlinson 7H, 8A
Oct. 5 Zachry 8H, 7A
Oct. 12 Hobby 7H, 8A
Oct. 19 Jefferson 8H, 7A
Oct. 26 Rudder 7H, 8A
Nov. 1 Stinson 8H, 7A B Team
Nov. 2 Stinson 8H, 7A A Team
Games start at 4:30 pm
Entrance Fee: $2 students
$3 adults
Concessions available at all games
Upcoming Events
*Volleyball Parent Meeting- August 30 6:00-7:00 pm
*School Pictures- Sept. 1
*Labor Day - Sept. 5
*NJHS Meeting – Sept. 6
*Football Game – Garcia vs. Folks – Sept. 7
*Volleyball Game – Garcia vs. Folks –Sept. 8
*Coffee & Conversation for 6th gr. parents- Sept. 9 9-10 am
*Football practice & pictures- Sept. 10 7:00 am
*Parent Tech Night – Sept. 12 6:00-8:00 pm
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
World Champions!
Kaelyn Rodriguez (6)
Carmen Vela (7)
Gabi Vela (7)
Congratulations to the entire team on their accomplishment.