The Bobcat
Week of October 8, 2018
Vision: Academic Excellence and Success
From Mr. Rs Desk
BIG shout-out to our DEFINE YOURSELF presenters.
- Mr. Ramirez - Flipgrid is the leading video discussion platform used by PreK to PhD educators, students, and families around the world.
- Mr. Rodriguez - Socrative is your app for fun and effective classroom engagement. Get instant insight into student learning with easy to create quizzes, poll, and exit tickets.
- Mrs. Serna and Mrs. Bloom - Keeping It Real: Key elements of the writing process were shared so that Rio Hondo High School becomes a community of writers.
Mrs. Bloom
Mr. Rodriguez
Mr. Ramirez
Keeping It Real: Playing Catch
For almost 37 years of my life, my dad was always there. Not once did I ever imagine that he would not be here on this earth. Sadly in 2008 he left to a better place and there is no doubt in my mind that he is in Heaven. My dad was the greatest father, son, friend, brother, and uncle that anyone could have. He was a kind, loving person who didn't have any enemies and he always avoided arguments, especially with my mother. Even though he was a man of few words, he was loved by all who knew him. He always treated everyone with respect, even if he disagreed with them. My dad was a hard worker, a great role model, and a teacher of life. He would often preach to us...
- Hard works pays off.
- Always be on time.
- Be good to people.
- Respect your elders.
- No one is better than you and you are not better than anyone else.
My dad was also super strict and he kept his five children in check. Yes, there were plenty of mistakes on my end and he made sure that I would remember them [via the belt]. Yet, of all the vivid memories I have, one stands out the most…’playing catch’. My dad would get home after work and he would still play catch with me. He taught me how to throw a curve-ball and to pitch low and outside. I am sure that if it was up to him, he would have wanted for me to play professional baseball and ‘yes’ that was my dream too. Sorry dad, the Major Leagues didn't work out but do trust that I am in a great position. I am not a pitcher, third basemen, or play left field for the New York Yankees. Instead I am the proud Principal of Rio Hondo High School. I have a very difficult job...to help mold young lives, just like you molded us. This position is not about me and will never be...instead, it is about kids and making their dreams a reality. I often wonder...why can’t the next President Obama, Oprah Winfrey, or Bill Gates come from the halls of RHHS? Why not? Are we helping kids achieve their dreams? Are we giving them the skills they need to achieve those dreams? Are we creating learning environments that challenge our kids? Or, are we missing the big picture? One final question, did my dad fail because I am not in the Major Leagues? The answer is ‘no’; he along with all my teachers, gave me the skill-set that I needed to succeed in life. Little did my dad know that ‘playing catch’ would inspire me to dream. Thank you dad and until we meet again, I will be ‘playing catch’. -Your son, Asael Ruvalcaba
Upcoming Events
Monday, October 8
2nd 6 Weeks begins
Varsity CC at Hidalgo [District Meet]
Tuesday, October 9
Varsity Volleyball vs. Grulla [HOME]
Wednesday, October 10
PSAT Testing
New Teacher Academy
Report Cards
Thursday, October 11
Staff Meeting at 7:40 am
Friday, October 12
Varsity Volleyball vs. Port Isabel [AWAY]
Saturday, October 13
Credit Recovery
Band Competition [Calallen]
What Are You Waiting For? Nickelback (Edite Music Video) HQ EM 2014
Tweet of the Week
"Our greatest barriers are often the ones we build in our own minds. The brain naturally defends itself from anything uncomfortable, which means we have to be intentional about our mindset. It takes work! We have to push back on our own level of comfort." @bethhill2829
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 Rio Hondo High School, 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