Gladiator News
January 17- January 21 , 2022
Dear Gladiator Families,
Hello Gladiator Nation!!
We had a very "different" type of week this week in the Gladiator Nation. As you know, we have had a very hard time with staffing due to COVID. We have been operating on a very limited staff each day in classrooms, with our custodians, our nurse. with our cafeteria staff, and even our bus drivers. This has created a large strain on the rest of the remaining staff. I want to publicly thank everyone who stepped up this week; again. They have all worked so hard to keep our building running smoothly. It has truly been an effort for the ages, where AGAIN educators are stepping up to do what is necessary (amid sickness) to keep educating our students each day. It is truly breath taking what is happening each day on campus and I can't thank them enough.
We continue to ask for your patience and flexibility. I know it can be frustrating when we have to reschedule events, but not only do we want all of our students to enjoy them (we have many absent students), but we also want to be able to have the staff to supervise them appropriately. Our high schools are feeling the same pressures.
Please check out our website (www.nisd.net/garcia)for updated information if you need to report a COVID related absence to our nurse. She is inundated with phone calls each day and we are looking for ways to streamline sending out information and answering questions you may have.
We will begin having early release days each month until the end of the year. Our first early release day is Jan. 26. In years past we have used these days to provide some enrichment. We will be having regular classes on these days and will be sending out our schedule of classes next week. Please make sure your student attends early release days as we will be providing important instruction during those days.
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
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
HGMS Calendar Of Events- Click Image For More Detail
What's Happening At HGMS!!
Mr. Brooks Art students doing an outstanding job!
Winter Spectacular!
7th Grade Boys for the win against Stinson
Welcome Our Newest Gladiators!
Ms. Lauren Hill
Mrs. DeeAnna Fuentes
Ms. Victoria Lozano- Nurse Assistant
Upcoming Events/Announcements
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!
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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