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Gladiator News
February 26 -March 1, 2024
Hello Garcia Families,
Our week was filled with learning how to sew different patterns in FCS, serving our community on the weekend, learning the basics of volleyball in PE and learning how to construct arguments through a project in ELA. The most favorite part of my job is being with students in classrooms. I love so much watching our talented teachers keep students engaged and seeing the look in students eyes when they master something new. I love talking to them in class and hear them say things like, "I love this teacher" or "they (the teacher) are tough, but they love us". These are the things I hear constantly moving from classroom to classroom.
The picture above is ANOTHER example of the amazing work done each day at our school. This was a bulletin board in PE. To me it shows the awareness each of our teacher have of how important things like self esteem, positive talk, and self image are. . . . even in the gym! Bulletin boards and posters like these are not just limited to the gym, but can be found all over our building! It's one of many things our teachers and staff do each day for our students.
Our tennis season is coming to an end, but we have the championships still to look forward to soon! Track season has also begun and we look forward to seeing our students in action at their meets!
Both spring break and the Garcia Family Fiesta are right around the corner. Mark your calendars for March 22 for the Family Fiesta!! More information coming soon, it's one of our biggest (and most fun) events of the year!
Get your 8th grade shirt!! In honor of our total eclipse you can get your one of a kind shirt to wear to the 8th grade field trip on May! Check out the order form below!
Did you know we have an esport team?? They recently completed a district tournament and placed 2nd! Congratulations to the students and their sponsor Mr. Slater! They will be competing on April 6th for a district championship. We will share information on location and time as soon as we receive it.
Music Mondays are back! This time for students. Each Monday we play music from 8:30-8:40 am while students go to class. Students can now request music they would like to hear on the QR code below.
Dr. Lopez
NISD
Twitter: @NISD
Garcia Middle School
Twitter: @NISDgarcia
Instagram: @nisdgarcia
Facebook:Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School and Hector Garcia Middle School PTA
Principal- Mark Lopez
Twitter: @DrMarkJLopez
Academic Dean- Lori Persyn
Twitter:@LoriPersyn
Associate Principal: Mateo Macias
Twitter:@APMateoMacias
Assistant Principal- Jennifer Christensen
Twitter: @teach_jen
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Middle School
Counseling
Twitter- @HGMSCounseling
Instagram- @garcia_counseling_dept
Traffic Reminders
As we begin our spring semester, we wanted to share our some friendly reminders about school traffic:
1. Please be patient, courteous and neighborly in our parking areas. All traffic rules and laws apply in our parking lot. We are all trying to do our best to keep our students safe.
2. Please do not cut off drivers, speed, or make extra lanes
3. Our busiest times are from 8:20-8:30 am and from 3:55- 4:10 pm each day. Please consider dropping off early or picking up a little later to avoid having to wait in lines.
4. Please do not pick up or drop off on Kyle Seale. This is a VERY dangerous practice for students
5. Please do not pick up or drop off on Tall Heights. This is also VERY dangerous and impedes our buses.
We will be monitoring the traffic in the morning more closely next week. We will not allow drop offs in our parking lot, only in the drive. Please be patient with us. This is to keep students safe. Our parking lot is for individuals to park to enter the building.
Important Dates
March 4-8- National School Breakfast Week
March 5- NISD Tennis Championships, 4:45 pm
March 7- Big Art Day @ HGMS
March 8- End of the 3rd Grading Period, check HAC for report cards
March 11-15- Spring Break
March 22- Garcia Family Fiesta, 6 pm
March 23- Los Leones Art Festival @ Marshall HS
March 29- Student and Staff Holiday
What's Happening at HGMS?
Great job choir!
7th graders know how to party at their dance!
Garcia Day of Service!
HGMS Tutoring Schedules
HGMS Club List
HGMS Counseling Department
HGMS Library
HGMS PTA
Hello Gladiator Nation!
This time of year, our Garcia family steps up to help our sister schools, Boone Elementary and Jones Middle School. This year they have asked for hoodies and coats, hygiene items and snacks. Next week, PTA, Watch Dogs and NJHS students will be out in the morning during drop off to collect items. Items can also be dropped off in the lobby. In addition, we are always grateful for monetary donations that will be used to purchase additional items to add to our donations. Monetary donations can be made on our website, hgmspta.com, or dropped off in the office in an envelope addressed to PTA.
Gladiator Grant applications have been distributed to our faculty and we're excited to see the fun and imaginative ways our teachers are planning to enhance their classrooms and lessons!
We will also start the process of taking nomination for PTA Board positions. If you have been thinking about getting involved, please complete the form at https://forms.gle/KmKR9jUuVsFtzz1V6. You will be contacted to discuss positions your are interested in and have any of questions answered.
Best Wishes,
HGMS PTA
HGMS Calendar Of Events- Click Image For More Detail
Garcia Family Fiesta
Friday, Mar 22, 2024, 06:00 PM
Garcia Middle School, Kyle Seale Parkway, San Antonio, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Upcoming Events/Announcements
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