Dr. Hector P Garcia Middle School

Magnet School Information

Are you an 8th grader who is interested in attending a Magnet School?

Go to the following link for the HGMS Magnet School Information Smore
https://www.smore.com/y3rec

smore.com Magnet School Applications Northside ISD has 7 Magnet High Schools. Applications for the schools will open November 30 and close January...

Hector Garcia Middle School PTA

Please take a moment to watch this short message from HGMS PTA President Gary Relic and Programs Chair Tracey Fontenot. They are sharing details about our Winter Clothing Drive. Update: We have also added an option to make a monetary donation for the drive on our online store at http://www.hgmspta.com. Thanks for your support.

HGMS Virtual Course Expo

Calling all 5th Graders attending Garcia MS next year. Check out the “Virtual Course Expo” to learn about some course options for next year!

https://cutt.ly/2hRiueN

canva.com An awesome 5.5 x 8.5 Flyer designed in Canva by veronica poblano.

Do you have a 5th Grader who will be a Garcia Gladiator next year? Check out the save-the-dates that we have shared a few weeks ago with our elementary schools!

Order your HGMS Spirit Shirt by Friday, 12/18/20

Gladiator Gazette

Week 15 - Gladiator Gazette has been emailed to all students and posted in the Garcia Schoology Page.

Check it out!

https://www.smore.com/dcj6s-gladiator-gazette

smore.com Has Someone Gone Above and Beyond for You? Has a Gladiator Staff/Faculty member gone above and beyond for you? Please show appreciation...

Northside ISD

You can't help but feel festive during the annual Gladiator Glee at Hector Garcia MS! From rocking holiday socks, bringing The Grinch to life & seeing stripes on Candy Cane Day, students & staff are definitely in the holiday spirit!

Gladiator Gazette

Greetings,
We have been getting questions regarding Gladiator Glee and where students/parents can access the schedule.

Mrs. Poblano, our Academic Dean, sends out a weekly Gladiator Gazette to all students each Friday and also posts it to the campus schoology page. Here is the direct link to the last one she sent out with the Gladiator Glee schedule - https://www.smore.com/k7au8-gladiator-gazette

smore.com Has Someone Gone Above and Beyond for You? Has a Gladiator Staff/Faculty member gone above and beyond for you? Please show appreciation...

HGMS 8th Grade Parents- Please mark your calendars for our 8th Grade Endorsement and Dual Credit Night on Tuesday, December 8th from 6:00- 7:00 PM! #Gladiatorgrit

Hector Garcia Middle School PTA

Back by popular demand!! You have one more chance... pre-order hoodies by Monday, November 30th. We'd hate for you to miss this opportunity to get this 100% polyester performance fleece pullover for only $25. Will be delivered before winter break. Order now at http://www.hgmspta.com

Northside ISD

Final reminder- all families should complete a survey indicating their preference of instructional model – in-person or virtual learning – for their child for the third grading period. The deadline is this Sunday, Nov. 29. You can find the link to the survey here- www.nisd.net/news/third-grading-period-selection-survey-opens-nov-16

We hope all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you are ready to participate in Gladiator Glee starting Monday, Nov. 30! Check out the Gladiator Gazette for the entire month’s Activities & Spirit Days. Here is information about the first day.

**Virtual Learners who are participating in the dress up days - take a picture of yourself and send it to Mrs. Poblano ([email protected])

**Virtual Learners who want to donate a book, a book donation bin will be located outside of the school by front doors. NEW BOOKS ONLY!

Calling All Gladiators,
Check out how you can get your pictures in the yearbook!

Hector Garcia Middle School PTA

A special shout out to 6th grader Joshika for your winning Photo - Honeybees - for this year's PTA Reflections theme "I Matter Because"

"Honeybees play a huge role in our environment, without them we wouldn't have the goods we use today. They pollinate flowers and plants and they matter widely over the world. This relates to the theme because honeybees DO matter and they ARE important to all living things."🐝👍

Thank you so much to our HGMS PTA for providing our amazing faculty & staff a Thanksgiving Grab & Go lunch today! We are so thankful for our PTA!

Northside ISD

During last night's Board Meeting, Trustees approved a revised 2020-2021 academic calendar to include the addition of six Teacher Planning Time/Student Early Dismissal Days during the second semester. Here's a message from Dr. Woods. You can also visit the NISD website for more information- https://www.nisd.net/news/nisd-announces-added-student-early-dismissal-days-teacher-planning-time

Hector Garcia Middle School PTA

Spirit Night at Torchys in the Rim on Thursday, November 19th. Show this flyer from 5-9pm and they will donate 15% back to HGMS PTA. Or, you can use this link to pre-order a family pack and it will be delivered to Garcia for pickup on Thursday after school (only 40 spots, reserve yours before Wednesday, November 18th at 6pm). Tell your friends. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4BAFAA2CA7FC1-torchys98

Our students and faculty shared what they are thankful for our ‘Thankful Window’ #Thankful

Northside ISD

It's time to let us know which instructional model you choose for your child for the third grading period (Jan. 4-March 19). Even if you're not changing your preference of virtual or in-person learning, all families must complete this latest survey- www.nisd.net/news/third-grading-period-selection-survey-opens-nov-16

Our Reading Specialist, Mrs. King, will be hosting a parent informational virtual meeting about Dyslexia on Thursday, 11/12/20. See flyer for registration steps.

Gladiator Touchdown 🏈🏈

11/5 Strong Minds and Happy Hearts

11/4 Parenting Webinar: Youth and Technology

Hector Garcia Middle School PTA

Don't worry about lunch or dinner on Election Day! Support HGMS PTA and order Papa John's Pizza anytime on Tuesday, November 3rd and 20% of the sales will be donated back to HGMS PTA! Use code "SCHOOLNIGHT" and get 25% off the regular menu prices. Share this deal with your friends and family!
** Good for the Bandera & 1604 location only

Northside ISD

Reminder- This Tuesday, Nov. 3, is a student holiday and a staff professional development day. There will be no meal distribution.

Dr. Hector P. Garcia MS on Twitter

We will be having some of our Gladiators share what they are thankful for during the month of November. Follow us on either Twitter or Instagram to see our “30 Days of Thankfulness”

https://twitter.com/nisdgarcia/status/1322911078335074304?s=21

“Happy November 1st🍁 Our word for the month is ‘Thankfulness’ and we are excited to kick off our “30 Days of Thankfulness” Everyday some of our Gladiators will be sharing what they are thankful for. https://t.co/N7SjDYZI7Q”

Hector Garcia Middle School PTA

Don't forget to order your Spirit Hoodie by this Sunday, November 1st. We'd hate for you to miss this opportunity to get this 100% polyester performance fleece pullover for only $25. Sorry, but we won't be ordering extras. Order now at http://www.hgsmpta.com

We are so proud of our Gladiator students who accepted the Walk-N-Roll Challenge! Our students logged 143 Miles 💪🏼💪🏼 Talk about #GladiatorGrit

Treats for all our hard working Faculty&Staff! 🎃🎃🎃 Thank you Torchy’s Tacos for your partnership!

Gladiators say “Peace Out” to drugs #redribbonweek2020

Students were SO excited to do a hands-on lab in Mrs. Stanley’s 6th grade GT science class investigating potential and kinetic energy! “It felt like real school again!” said one student.

Upcoming Behavioral Health Parenting Webinar on 10/28

Calling all science superstars!! The HGMS Science Bowl is starting it’s 12th year and looking for competitive students that love math and science!! See flyer for details. Our first meeting is this Thursday after school!!

Our students were TEAMING Up Against Drugs today for our first day of #RedRibbonWeek2020

Gladiators,
Did you know that your Report Card Grades from the 1st Grading Cycle have been posted since Friday, 10/23? Check out the click sheet below!