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Hello Hobby and Hobby Magnet Family,

A big shout out to Ms. Trible's students who earned donuts for going up 15% on their revising and editing test. Great Job!

Continue to stay connected by checking out the Hobby Middle School Calendar , Web page, Hobby PTA on Facebook and Twitter (X)

As Always,

You Matter!

Praise, Promote & Protect.

Lawrence Carranco - Principal

Email: lawrence.carranco@nisd.net
Phone: 397-6310 office

Get ready for some festive fun, and show off your holiday spirit with our Holiday Dress-Up Game! Each day brings a new theme, so be sure to plan ahead and dress to impress! 🙌

We are thrilled to celebrate an incredible milestone with our valued community partner, Beitchman Orthodontics! For 30 years, Beitchman Orthodontics has been a proud supporter of Hobby Middle School, working alongside our students, staff, and faculty. In honor of this amazing partnership and their unwavering dedication to public education, Beitchman Orthodontics is offering a special 30% discount on orthodontic treatment to the first 10 Hobby Middle School students who start their treatment!

Details of the Offer:

• 30% off your orthodontic treatment plan fee.

• This offer is available to the first 10 students from Hobby Middle School who begin treatment at Beitchman Orthodontics.

• The offer is valid for students who are currently attending Hobby Middle School.

Beitchman Orthodontics has been a trusted community partner for three decades, and we are grateful for their continued support. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to receive top-quality orthodontic care at a fantastic discount.

If you're interested in this amazing offer, be sure to act quickly! Contact Beitchman Orthodontics for more details and to schedule your consultation.

Thank you, Beitchman Orthodontics, for your 30 years of support, and for always making a positive impact on the Hobby Middle School community!

Beitchman Orthodontics

11924 Vance Jackson Rd, #201

San Antonio, Texas 78230

210-558-3395 beitchmanortho.com

We are trying something new this year - a cookie exchange for our Hobby Staff – and will need A LOT of bakers to make this a success. We have about 100 staff members to bake for, so we're putting out a call to all bakers. Each volunteer bakes and delivers their cookies to the Front Office by 10am of December 19th. We know this will be some work and want to THANK YOU ahead of time for your assistance!! Click here.

Check out this article for ideas on making, then freezing your treats. (make the whole sentence the hot link below)

We are having a great time celebrating the Holiday season! Our building progress is coming along and we have the most generous families. We collected almost 1200 pairs of socks for the START center! Our 6th grade HOSA members will help deliver the socks on December 19th. Mrs. Canales’ 1st and 5th periods tied as 6th grade winners and Mr. Cepeda’s 2nd period won at that grade level. Pizza Celebration: Dec 20th.

Recruitment is ongoing and we are enjoying every minute of it. Thank you to the student volunteers who have really impressed our potential students and their families. If you have friends asking about our amazing program here is some additional information you can share.

Jaime Heye

Director Magnet School

Hobby Health Science Magnet

210-397-6280

jaime.heye@nisd.net

In other 8th grade news, save the date for Clark HS Dual Credit Info Session on January 8th @ 6:30pm & the Clark HS “Cougar Course Showcase” on January 13th @ 6pm. This is an important opportunity for rising 9th graders to check out the courses that Clark has to offer!

Additionally, we have a Parent Cafecito coming up called “Transition 101” on Wednesday, December 11th from 8:40am-9:25am in the library. Join us for some coffee and treats, and an opportunity to discuss what to expect and how to support your student through their transition to the next grade level.

We are already beginning to visit classrooms to meet with students about course selection & planning for next school year, so be on the lookout for course planning guides coming home soon. Be sure to check in with your student about what classes they are planning to sign up for next school year and reach out to your child’s counselor with any questions.

Keep up to date with Hobby Counseling Department Happenings via our social media, "X" page @HobbyCounselors or have your student show you the counseling tile within schoology as there is wealth of information that will be posted here through the school year.

Below are the dates for each grade/teacher, so please make sure your student(s) have something to read that is school appropriate.

12/13 8th grade-Green and Gloria

12/16 7th grade-Lemos and McGinnis

12/17 7th grade-Coggins, Trible, and Flores

12/18 6th grade-Salazar, Kinser, and Villafuerte

12/19 6th grade-Johnson, Garza, and Valma

• The UHS Clinic Bus will be at Hobby M.S. 12/12/2024 from 1-4 pm

An excused absences is still considered an absence from school, but does not count towards perfect attendance since the child was not physically present. An excused absence helps towards the Compulsory Attendance Law.

https://www.nisd.net/schools/handbooks/district-policies#compulsory-attendance-law-all-levels

Exemptions to compulsory attendance- Bullet point 10

IMPORTANT ATHLETIC INFORMATION

If your child is interested in trying out for a sport, or is enrolled in 7th or 8th grade athletics, there is mandatory paperwork that must be completed before they can be eligible to participate.

An athlete cannot try out for a sport before completing ALL UIL paperwork found on the parent portal. (link below)

STUDENTS NEW TO ATHLETICS:

All incoming students who did not have a medical physical last year MUST complete a medical physical and give a copy to the head coach on campus. The physical form can be printed from the parent portal. The medical history form must be completed online. Print the completed medical history and the physical form and take both of those papers with you to the doctor when you get your physical. Make a copy of the medical physical and turn it into the head coach. You do not need to turn in medical history, but must complete it online.

*Rank One Parent Portal Information/Instruction Sheet

*Asthma Action Plan (Required for students diagnosed with asthma.)

Family Engagement Facts

Family Engagement = Student Success

Students whose families are engaged in their education are more likely to:

1. Earn higher grades and test scores
   
2. Have better attendance
3. Display more positive attitudes toward school
4. Behave better in and out of school
5. Have higher graduation rates
6. Enroll in post-secondary education

*Hello, Hobby Families! Just a friendly reminder to inform the school if you need to update your contact information (e.g., new cell number, change of address, or different e-mail address).

Resources/Upcoming Events

• Road to Success: Navigating the Transition to High School - An event for our 8th grade Hobby families where you will learn all about transitioning to high school and graduation requirements [Please see flyers below.]
• Clothing Giveaway - hosted by A New Life For A New Generation; open to the community [Please see flyer below.]
• Hobby MS Cafecito - Please join us on Wednesday, December 11th for our second Cafecito of the year! [Please see flyers below.]
  
• Parent University - A FREE series of workshops that cover a wide variety of topics, including academic support, college planning, mental health resources, and digital safety [Please see flyers below.]

As we begin a new school year, we are excited to continue integrating technology into our classrooms with the use of Chromebooks. The Chromebooks are powerful tools that enhance learning, and they also come with responsibilities. Outlined below are the expectations for Chromebook use to ensure a safe and productive learning environment for all students at Hobby Middle School

Chromebook Expectations

1. Academic Use: Chromebooks are to be used primarily for educational purposes.

2. Daily Care and Maintenance: Students are required to bring their Chromebooks and chargers to school each day fully charged and ready to use. Devices should be stored safely in their backpacks when not in use. Students should avoid eating or drinking near their Chromebooks to prevent accidental damage. Decorations and stickers are not allowed to be added to the Chromebooks.

3. Digital Citizenship: We emphasize the importance of responsible online behavior. Students must adhere to the school’s acceptable use policy, which includes respecting privacy, avoiding inappropriate content, and practicing good digital etiquette.

4. Monitoring and Privacy: While the Chromebooks are provided for educational use, please be aware that the school’s IT department monitors all activity on these devices to ensure compliance with our usage policies. Our BARK alert system will alert us of misuse and the student may have their chromebook taken away.

Costs and Repairs

While the school provides Chromebooks, students and parents are responsible for maintaining the device in good working condition:

In case of theft, a replacement device may be issued only if a Police Report is filed and submitted with the campus Technology Support Specialist (TSS). Breakage and misuse of the device will result in payment from the parent or guardian:

Repair Costs:

Device replacement cost $272

Cracked Screen: $100

Missing keys: $25

Charger replacement $13

If a Chromebook is damaged or not working properly, students should report it immediately to their TSS, teacher, or the office as soon as possible.

If you are having issues with HAC please click here or contact stacey.reynosa@nisd.net

Email: lawrence.carranco@nisd.net
Website: nisd.net/hobby
Location: 11843 Vance Jackson Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-6300
Twitter: @ElCarranco1