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Hello Hobby and Hobby Magnet Family,

WOW—What an Incredible Family Engagement Night!

"I💜 Learning Night" was truly special! Seeing families engaged, building connections, and celebrating our students reminded us of the power of our school community. Your presence and enthusiasm made the evening meaningful, and we are so grateful for your partnership in your child’s education.

Remember that Monday is Staff Development Day and there is no school for students. I want to share two important focuses that we will be working on with staff for the weeks ahead:

1️. Supervision & Safety – Ensuring a safe and positive learning environment is always our top priority. We continue to reinforce expectations, foster respect, and support students in making great choices every day.

2️. Celebrating Students – We believe in recognizing and uplifting our students! This week, our teachers are making positive phone calls home to celebrate students for their efforts and achievements. A small moment of encouragement can make a lasting impact!

Let’s carry the energy from our Family Engagement Night forward! Thank you for your ongoing support—we appreciate you!

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

We had an amazing turnout for our first-ever HOSA competition! Our students put in the hard work, studying and preparing for their events, and it truly showed. A huge thank you to our Magnet Teachers, the Marshall Law and Medicine HOSA and Clark HOSA for lending a hand and helping make this event a success. It was incredible to see students from different schools come together, building partnerships and strengthening our HOSA community. Way to go, future healthcare leaders! 💜💛

Winners for Life Threatening Scenarios

1st place: Tanner Keith

2nd place: Aher Rippy

3rd place: Brennan Lemmon

Winners for Foundations in Medical Reading

1st place: Daniel Soto

2nd place: Bella Star Maldonado

3rd place: Olivia Rodriguez

Winners for HOSA Bowl:

1st Place team: Sharvesh Balusamy. Brijesh Elayaperumal, Joet Joseph, Sofia Degollado

2nd place team: Karina Wing, Hritvika Rao, Julian Caldera, Katherine Arevalo

3rd place team: Dean Archer, Jenae Fuentes

We also are offering the Hobby Magnet swag to our new families. Now is the time to order if your child has outgrown or misplaced their shirt and you would like a new one.

ORDER HERE Orders must be received by Feb 28th in order to receive in March. Any orders after Feb 28th will not be delivered till late May.

Jaime Heye

Director Magnet School

Hobby Health Science Magnet

210-397-6280

jaime.heye@nisd.net

All students are required to wear their school issued ID at all times. We incentivize this in many ways on campus.

ID’s

• allow students to sit in the courtyard for lunch.

• Faster to check out library books and in the cafeteria

• Gets them into games for free

• And many other incentives in the classroom

• Replacement IDs are 2$ and can be purchased every Monday and Wednesday morning from Mr. Soliz in room A130

We would like to remind you to check in with your child and look at their HAC together to view their course requests for next school year. Students have had the opportunity to choose their courses for next school year and enter their requests into HAC. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s course requests, please contact your child’s school counselor.

Clark HS will send an important email in March with instructions and deadlines for any 9th grade course changes.

Take advantage of the resource - Parent & Family Engagement (PFE) Liaisons:

PFE Liaisons are the bridge between families and our school, creating a welcoming, informed, and supportive environment for our middle school students. Their role is all about building relationships and ensuring families stay connected to their child’s education.

What They Do:

✅ Build Relationships – Act as family ambassadors, fostering trust and open communication.
✅ Share Information – Keep families updated on events, programs, and resources.
✅ Support Families – Help navigate challenges and connect families with needed resources.
✅ Empower Parents – Encourage involvement and recognize parents as key partners.
✅ Provide Resources – Organize workshops and share strategies for student success.
✅ Ensure Compliance – Help our school meet ESSA guidelines for family engagement.

• Hobby MS will be hosting UHS Immunization Clinic Bus Feb 26, 2024, from 9 am -12 pm. Flu/Cold season is here. To prevent the spread of either one please wash your hands more frequently especially when touching your nose/mucous secretions.

Click here to send notes to Victoria Denton

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

This week, NISD’s Visual Impairment Social Club held a special “Dinner In The Dark” event. Students, families, and guests were blindfolded and the lights dimmed, creating a unique dining experience. With the help of district Orientation and Mobility specialists, attendees navigated their meals in the dark. Joseph Leal, from Hobby Magnet, enjoyed the evening and even shared his own tips for dining while visually impaired. Images from this wonderful evening are below.

Girls Inc. is hosting its annual science festival, an incredible event designed to ignite passion and interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) Feb. 8. The festival will feature a variety of interactive activities, guest speakers, and hands-on learning experiences — all aimed at inspiring students and fostering curiosity in these critical fields.

This event is free and open to all students, regardless of gender. Please see the flyer for more information.

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

• *Please see flyers!

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.)

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