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Hello Hobby and Hobby Magnet Family,

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

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

PTA is joining forces with the Administration team to serve a delicious thanksgiving luncheon to our Hobby staff. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! Click here.

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)

7th grade wrapped up their field trip to UT Health San Antonio and really enjoyed their visit. We are looking forward to some more projects with them in the near future. 6th grade is beginning their Project Based Learning centered around children with cancer.

Please help support our Sock Drive!

Jaime Heye

Director Magnet School

Hobby Health Science Magnet

210-397-6280

jaime.heye@nisd.net

• Next week, 6th and 7th grade social studies students will be taking a district benchmark test in class. Please make sure all chromebooks are charged!

• AVID 6th and 7th grade students will be visiting Amegy Enrichment Program on November 13! More great learning opportunities!

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

• Drive-thru Flu Shot Event - FREE flu shot; registration required [Please see flyers below]
• Budgeting Workshop - FREE workshop where participants learn how to budget, plan their spending and savings, pay bills on time and track their expenses. Participants who complete the course will receive a $20 HEB Gift Card! [Please see flyers below]
• FREE English Classes/clases de inglés GRATIS

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