Hawk Talk

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Hello Hobby and Hobby Magnet Family,

Monday marks the 100th day of school—a milestone that reminds us how quickly the year is moving! With only 74 instructional days left, every moment counts in helping our students learn and grow.

Now is the time to be intentional. Every lesson, every homework assignment, and every conversation about school matters. Let’s work together to keep students engaged, reinforce their learning, and ensure they are making meaningful progress.

One way to support your child’s success is through additional learning opportunities. If your student could benefit from extra help, we encourage you to take advantage of tutoring and small-group instruction. These targeted supports can make a big difference in closing gaps before the school year ends.

As we celebrate this milestone, let’s stay focused on finishing strong. Your partnership is essential in keeping the momentum going and ensuring that every student has the tools they need to succeed.

Thank you for your continued support!

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

"The Hobby SOUPer Bowl will be here before we know it! Please sign up to bring a soup and/or dessert for the Feb. 7th luncheon.

We are thrilled to announce an exciting and delicious event to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff—the Hobby Middle School “Spuperbowl”! This fun and flavorful competition will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, just before the big game weekend.

Here’s how it works:

1. Calling All Parent Chefs! We need your help to make this event a success. We’re inviting parents to volunteer and prepare their best homemade soup for our teachers and staff to enjoy. This is your chance to showcase your culinary skills and compete for the top spots!

2. Teacher & Staff Judging: On the day of the event, our teachers and staff will sample the soups and cast their votes for their favorites. The top three soups will be crowned 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners and celebrated with prizes!

3. How to Participate: • Sign up in the link below to bring your soup. Plan to deliver your soup to the school in the morning on Friday, February 7. • Be sure to include a label with the soup’s name and contest so that we can return your crockpot.

This is a wonderful opportunity to show our appreciation for the incredible work our teachers and staff do every day, while also bringing our school community together for some friendly (and tasty) competition!

Thank you for helping make this event special. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 210-397-6300

Let’s make this “Spuperbowl” an event to remember!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BAFAC2DABFE3-53056643-souper "

April 5th

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All students will be expected to serve at the health fair in some capacity with more details to be discussed at a later date so we wanted to get this date on everyone's calendar. We invite Health Care vendors to share knowledge and visit with our community. We also will offer the students Sports physicals at a reduced price the day of. Last year we had yoga classes, therapy animals and a student work showcase along with numerous community vendors .

Please contact Mrs. Heye now so we can add you to the program if …………….

1. Your Health organization is interested in having a table at our fair?
2. Your organization or company would like to sponsor our student T-shirts?
3. T-shirt sponsors will have their company name displayed on the back of the shirts .

• STEM night @ Beard Jan 29th from 5-6:30 ( seeking 2-3 student volunteers)

• STEM night @ Ott Jan 30th from 5:30-6:45 ( seeking 2-3 student volunteers)

• HOSA mtg Feb 6th

• 7th Grade Field Trip to St. Phillips Feb 10th ( Turn in permission slips!)

• HOSA competition Feb 13th in conjunction with I Heart Learning Night @ Hobby

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

Perfect attendance celebrations: On Thursday we recognized 207 students who had perfect attendance for the last grading period. That is a slight improvement from the last 9 weeks. Great job to all of the students who joined us during Flex to celebrate.

This week we have finished visiting with our current 6th and 7th grade Hawks to provide individual planning and complete class choices into HAC for next school year. Please make sure that your Hawk returns their course planning guide sheet to the Counseling Department.

NOTE: If your student has been absent please have them fill out the request to see their counselor so we can meet with your Hawk and complete HAC entry.

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.

Both teams have made the gold bracket and will be playing for top 8 places in the district of 21 schools! Come cheer them on as they make their way to the number 1 spot!

Thank you for all of your support this year and we hope to see you at our games!

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

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!

Hello, Hobby families! Please save the date for our 3rd Cafecito of the year!

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