Gladiator News
December 6- December 10 , 2021
Dear Gladiator Families,
Hello Gladiator Nation!!
I hope all our Gladiator Nation was able to find some rest, laughter and relaxation during our Thanksgiving holiday. I know my family and I sure did!!
We have a couple of weeks before the Christmas Holiday, but a very busy couple of weeks. We will be having basketball games, winter concerts (even though it's 80 degrees outside), and more! Our campus has undergone a transformation into holiday cheer!
A couple of reminders to our families to please communicate to your students:
1. There is no eating in classrooms during the day. Please do not consume snacks during class. Not only does this create a mess, but could attract ants.
2. On Fridays students have been able to wear short with SPIRIT SHIRTS. Students have begun wearing PE shirts with shorts. This is not acceptable. Please remind your students that in order to wear shorts on Friday it must be with a SPIRIT SHIRT only (Gladiator Games shirt, club shirt, campus spirit shirt).
PTA is requesting help from our families for our Holiday Teacher Appreciation Luncheon! If you are interested in providing cookies or gift cards for our hard working teachers please click here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084aa8ad28a31-winter
We also have launched our first ever online spirit store just in time for the holidays. Check out the information below. Perfect for Christmas gifts!
We have another major announcement. WE ARE THE BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL IN NISD according to US World and News Report! We always have known this, but now it's "Facebook official"! You can access the official story here: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/middle-schools/texas/northside-independent-school-district-113050
We are so proud of our ranking and couldn't have done it, and continue to do it, without the support of our wonderful staff, students and community! Thank you! We can't wait to display our accomplishment proudly!
Fanny Pack Friday's have begun! We have had so much fun presenting this out to our students! Here is the official video link: https://youtu.be/fck37_v8IhU
Due to the improvement to health metrics, NISD has modified their mask requirements. Masks are not required but highly encouraged as of Oct. 11. See information here:
https://www.nisd.net/news/update-temporary-mask-mandate
We have a new Librarian!! Her name is Mrs. Delgadillo! Here is her first HGMS Library Smore!
We ask you connect with us via social media. All our information is below:
NISD
Twitter: @NISD
Garcia Middle School
Twitter: @NISDgarcia
Instagram: @nisdgarcia
Facebook: Hector Garcia Middle School PTA
Principal- Mark Lopez
Twitter: @DrMarkJLopez
Academic Dean- Lori Persyn
Twitter:@LoriPersyn
Associate Principal: Mateo Macias
Twitter:@APMateoMacias
Assistant Principal- Joel Castillo
Twitter: @Joel4Castillo
Upcoming Events/Announcements
Check Out Our Spirit Store!
Academic Coaching/ Tutoring Information
2021-2022 Bell Schedule
Dress Code Reminder
HGMS Clubs/Organizations Information
HGMS Counseling Connection
Counselors are ready for our Gladiators!!
Request to see one here:
HGMS PTA
A message for the BEST PTA IN NISD!!
Welcome back Gladiator Family! The HGMS PTA is here for our students, staff and families. We host activities throughout the year for students and families and appreciation events for the staff. With your support through Gladiator Games Sponsorships and shirt purchase, membership dues, and spirit gear sales, we are also able to provide our staff with grants to improve the Gladiator Experience! We have an updated website you can use to get the latest information (http://www.hgmspta.com) and you can also follow us on Facebook.
Please visit our website at http://www.hgmspta.com to join PTA for only $10, buy a Gladiator Games shirt, Gladiator spirit gear and to become a Gladiator Games sponsor. The HGMS PTA is currently the largest PTA in NISD and you can be part of the best PTA by joining; no volunteering required. And anyone can join: parents, grandparents, students, even neighbors or friends. Be a Gladiator Games Sponsor before October 11th and you will get your company’s logo on this year’s sponsor banner.
Let’s make this year the best we can! See you soon!
Amazon Smile Information
Connect With Dr. Lopez!!
Email: mark.lopez@nisd.net
Website: https://www.nisd.net/garcia
Location: 14900 Kyle Seale Parkway, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-8400
Twitter: @DrMarkJLopez