Gladiator News February 22-26, 2016
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School
Gladiator Games: Volunteers Needed!
March 11th we will have our first annual Gladiator Games! We've almost met our goal! If you have not registered your child, there is still time! www.hgmspta.com
In order for this event to happen, we need help! Would you consider volunteering? Information below:
- Shifts are in 2-2.5 hour blocks-feel free to sign up for more than one shift!
- Lunch will be provided to those volunteers staying for 2 or 3 shifts!
- Our goal is to have 4 volunteers at each of the 10 gladiator games (soccer, football, sling shot chicken, wacky relays, javelin, chess/checkers, pictionary, tower build, basketball, battle of the books)
- Volunteers will be placed at one of the 10 Gladiator Games for your shift. If you would like to be at a particular game, please list that when you sign up.
- Grade levels will participate at different time slots. You can volunteer when your child participating or you can choose a time when your child is not participating.
- Please make sure you have a background check done. If not, complete one via this link:
If you can volunteer some time, we would appreciate it a great deal. Click here to sign up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0945a4a72ca20-march
All funds raised go to enhance student programs and educational materials. All proceeds directly benefit HGMS students! Thanks in advance for your support and to our dedicated parents for organizing this event.
It's a GREAT day to be a Gladiator!
Tracy Wernli
Principal
PTA Earns President's List Award!
Congratulations to our PTA on earning the 2015 President’s List Award!
This significant award represents that by December 19, 2015, Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School PTA had achieved Active Status with Texas PTA and recruited more members than all of last year!
In honor of this accomplishment, Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School PTA will be recognized on Texas PTA’s social media outlets and will be given special recognition in this year’s Superintendent’s PTA Report Card.
Library Palooza!
LibraryPalooza, an author festival specifically geared toward middle and high school readers, is celebrating it's 5th birthday this year. This FREE event will be celebrated on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Brandeis High School. This year's featured authors are Leigh Bardugo, Kiera Cass, April Henry, George O'Connor, Michael Grant, and Brandon Sanderson.
Food trucks will be on site for lunch options and Barnes&Noble will be selling copies of the authors books.
Doors open at 9am with the opening session beginning at 10am in the auditorium. This is a GREAT opportunity for our students to meet, ask questions, and hear from award winning authors close to home! For more information, please visit http://thatauthorthing.weebly.com/ or follow us on Twitter @NISD_LibPalooza
Upcoming Events
Monday, February 22, 2016
*Math Club 3:50 p.m. (C122)
*Brandeis/O’Connor Presentations
*Intramurals 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
*Anime Club 3:45 p.m. (C210)
*Math Club 3:50 p.m. (C122)
*Intramurals 3:45 p.m.
*Arena 3:50 p.m.
*Math 6/7 CBD
*Music Dept Beginner’s Dance 4:00 p.m.
*Track Meet 4:45 p.m. (Girls @ O’Connor,
Boys @ Clark)
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
*Art Club 3:40 p.m. (B112)
*Cupcake Club 3:45 p.m. (B113)
*Student Council 3:45 p.m. (C146)
*Garden Club 3:45 p.m.
*Math 6/7 CDB
*8th Gr Parent Night @ Brandeis HS 6:30 pm
Thursday, February 25, 2016
*NISD Rodeo Day
*Math 6/7 CDB
*Arena 3:50 (library)
*Math Club 7:40 a.m. (C122)
*Honor Band/Orch Concert @ O’Connor
*8th Gr Parent Night @ Brandeis HS 6:30 pm
*Tennis vs Stinson 4:30 p.m.
Friday, February 26, 2016
*Early Release/Career Day
*Math Club 7:40 (C122)
Saturday, February 27, 2016
*Library Palooza10:00 a.m. Brandeis HS
*Los Leones Chalkfest 9:00 a.m. Marshall HS
Parent's Guide To Instagram
Garcia Sweeps Mathcounts!
On Saturday, February 13, 2016, the Hector Garcia MS Math team competed at the Bexar Regional MathCounts Championship meet at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. Out of all of the schools from Bexar County and the surrounding counties, which included BASIS, School of Science and Technology, San Antonio Academy, Keystone School, Harmony School of Excellence and many Northeast powerhouse teams, Garcia MS placed 1st in every category. This included the Individuals category, Team category and Coaching category. Six students will advance to the MathCounts State Finals in Dallas, Texas in March.
MathCounts is a nationwide middle school mathematics competition held in various places in the United States. Its founding sponsors include the CNA Foundation, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The competition is designed for all sixth, seventh, and eighth graders in the country. The subject matter includes geometry, combinatorics, number theory and algebra.
Pictured (L to R) Coach Howard Villarreal, 8th grader Yuri Kobayashi, 8th grader Sarah He, 7th grader Lindsey Ran, and 8th grader Andrew Luo.
Garcia Students Bring Home Science Bowl Trophy
The Red team (all 8th graders) came in 2nd place! Pictured (L to R) Brandon Chin (team captain), Andrew Luo, Praneel Sunkavalli, Donnel Zhu, Joanna Cao, and Coach Shelley Beck.
School Information
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