Hawk Talk
February 22-26, 2021
A Message from the Principal
Hobby Family,
The year is packed with many fun activities for our Hobby family:
There has been a change in the “I heart Learning Night” due to the bad weather forecast.
Please join us for our “I heart Learning Night” Drive-Thru: Wednesday, February 24th from 5:00PM -6:30PM. Students and families will receive pre-made activities to do some hands-on learning at home, along with an opportunity to reconnect with teachers and your Hobby Family.Parents come drive through and have some fun with us. Leave with a bag full of activities and treats you can enjoy at home. ( See map below or Click here)
For the 20th year, H-E-B kicks off its Excellence in Education Awards. This year, the H-E-B team will launch a 50-day caravan across Texas in March and April to visit the 50 schools.
The “Texas Loves Teachers Tour” will make 50 stops and at each stop, the tour will host an appreciation event for the winning staff complete with H-E-B gift card giveaways, cash prizes and more.
Cast your vote for William P. Hobby Middle school for a chance to be acknowledged by the H-E-B team. Just answer five questions, then hit “submit.” It’s that simple. You have until 11:59 p.m. on February 28 to visit this site (texaslovesteachers.com). You may vote once a day.
Feel free to share the link with friends and family as well. Remember, voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on February 28th.
Give a “thank you,” with your vote.
Praise, Promote & Protect.
As always, You Matter!
Lawrence Carranco
Hobby Hawk Habit for the Week
Important Hobby Dates
February is “I 💗 Learning Month” at Hobby MS.
Feb 22
Intramurals 4:15-5:45pm
Feb 23
Girls Track Meet/ Tennis Championship Meet
Feb 24
Early Release for students/ Teacher workday in pm
I 💗 Learning Night from 5-6:30pm
Feb 25
Food Distribution @Hobby
Intramurals 4:15-5:45pm
Feb 26
Spirit Day
7th and 8th grade AVID applications due
Other Early Release Days: March 24, April 28 and May 19
Health Information from the Nurse
If your child, or someone in your house has tested for COVID over the weekend, do not send your child school. Contact the nurse at 210-397-6309 or email the nurse at Tracy.Solis@nisd.net
6th and 7th grade immunizations needed : 1 TDAP and 1 MCV4.
Usually students receive these shots when they are 11 . If your student has these immunizations please email a copy/photo to my email as soon as possible so your student is not delinquent.
Contact info: Tracy.Solis@nisd.net or 210-397-6309
Free Covid Testing Dub Farris Athletic Complex – Drive-thru 8400 North Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249 Date: Monday through Friday (WEEKLY) Hours: 8am to 4pm CST Results available 3-5 days after testing. You will receive an automated text/email when results are available. If you have any questions, please contact the Spartan Medical Call Center at 1-888-998-3568 or go to texas.spartancovidtesting.com
Counselor Connection
Food Distribution will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25th. Please email Deborah Perez-Gutierrez the names of families who would benefit from a box of food for their family.
6th Grade Newsletter
AVID REGISTRATION IS HAPPENING
Is your child interested in joining AVID as a 7th and 8th grader? AVID is a 6th through 12th grade program that prepares students in the academic middle for college. AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness.
If your child is interested contact Ms. Heinze at Morgan.Heinze@nisd.net for more information.
Important Yearbook Information
Show your Hobby love for our Amazing teachers!
You have until 11:59 p.m. on February 28 to visit this site (texaslovesteachers.com) and cast your vote for your favorite school or school district. Just answer five questions, then hit “submit.” It’s that simple. The organization with the most votes in each category will win a spot on the tour.
The “Texas Loves Teachers Tour” will make 50 stops and at each stop, the tour will host an appreciation event for the winning staff complete with H-E-B gift card giveaways, cash prizes and more.
NEW: Parent Single Sign On to Access State Assessment
Assessment Scores in HAC - ALL LEVEL
A student’s state assessment score history is now available 24/7 through Northside ISD’s Home Access Center (HAC). Directions are attached to be shared with parents electronically as scores are released.
If parents do not currently have a HAC account, they may follow the instructions here to create one. Once the account has been created, parents may view their child’s state assessment score history by following the steps attached.
Links:
Access Your Child's State Assessment Scores 2020-2021_English
Access Your Child's State Assessment Scores 2020-2021_Spanish
N-Genius- Help with Devices
Northside now has N-genius, a “Geek-Squad” located at the Kelly Smith Technology Center
to support student issues with the school issued technology. Therefore, Hobby will no longer swap out chromebooks. If a student’s Chromebook is damaged or malfunctions, contact the student hotline at (210) 397-0020 to schedule an Ngenius appointment. If needed, while the Chromebook is under repair, Hobby will issue a loaner Ipad so the student can access Schoology and be marked present in their classes.
Lawrence Carranco
Email: lawrence.carranco@nisd.net
Website: nisd.net/hobby
Location: 11843 Vance Jackson Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-6300
Twitter: @ElCarranco1