We are an IB World School in the heart of the Heights.
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Important Dates to Remember...
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See athletic events in calendar below.
- Robotics Competition - Sat. 11/10, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM @Gym
- Hogg Dig-It Day - Sat. 11/10, 9:30 - 10:30 AM
- PTA Meeting - Tues. 11/13, 6pm @Auditorium
- Hogg UIL Theater Production - Thurs. 11/15, 4:30 and 6pm @Auditorium
- Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 17 - Nov. 26
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Student of the Week: Mallory Perry!
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Mallory Perry, 8
th grader at Hogg Middle, is our student of the week because she exhibits the IB Learner Trait of KNOWLEDGEABLE. Mallory moved to Houston from Florida this year. She has a 23 year-old sister and tells us she loves her new city because of the vast art community.
Mallory believes she was chosen as KNOWLEDGEABLE because she is smart, focused and studies a great deal. She does admit she is trying to improve her math skills.
Mallory is inspired by the future holding many possibilities for her. She plans on attending HSPVA and focus on art. In fact, she would like to study art in college as well.
Her goals are to improve her reading skills and mind-thinking test taking strategies. Her hobbies include drawing (a lot!) and listening to alternative music.
Photograph and interview by Mrs. Lopez
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Staff of the Week: Ms. Chambers!
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Ms. Danielle Chambers, 6
th grade Science teacher at Hogg Middle School, is our Staff of the Week because she exhibits the IB Trait of BALANCED! This is her 9
th year at Hogg. Ms. Chambers believes she was chosen as BALANCED because she divides her time well. Normally she gets everything done. She also considers herself very organized.
Ms. Chambers grew up in Louisiana and has taught in East Texas. She is proud to say she is a die-hard New Orleans Saints Fan. She adds that she loves kids. She states that her son inspires her because he is a reflection of her, and he pushes her to be a better person. Accomplishing goals also motivates her to be better.
Ms. Chambers attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe where she received a degree in physical therapy and is currently working on her masters. Good job, Ms. Chambers!
Ms. Chambers goals are to continue to grow as a teacher, travel abroad more and continue to be a better person. She loves traveling, reading and sleeping!
Interview and photograph by Will Ryden and Madison Pipkin
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Hogg's Winter Garden Needs Help!
This Saturday the 10th
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Robotics Tournament at Hogg THIS Saturday the 10th
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This Saturday, November 10th, (really!) Hogg is hosting a Robotics Competition. Drop by and check it out! The schedule for the morning:
9:00 AM - All teams check into the PIT, (cafeteria)
9:00 - 10:15 AM - robot inspection, field inspection (practice arena)
10:30 AM - Opening Ceremony (gym)
10:45 AM - Matches Begin
2:00 PM - Closing
To learn more about FIRST (For Recognition of Science and Technology), click
HERE.
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PTA General Meeting: 6 PM, Tuesday the 13th
El PTA la Reunión General
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Hogg Theater Presents UIL One Act Play
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Join us for the UIL One Act Play production of
“Why Do We Laugh”
Thursday, November 15, at 6:00 PM
.
Follow the lives of Meredith and Andrew as they experience the ups and downs of life together.
Junior Cast performance - 4:30 PM
Main Cast performance - 6:00 PM
Ticket are $5 and are available
online
or from Dr. Taylor in Room 100.
All attendees over the age of 5 must have a ticket and your ticket provides entry for either or both shows. Student tickets include a free dress pass for Friday, November 16
th
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A cash snack bar will be set up in the foyer between shows.
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Ms. Breed and Ms. Reynold's Homeroom Classes Win Box Top Contest and Exemplify IB Trait - Contributor
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Weekly Robotics Club Needs Volunteers
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The Robotics Club
is looking for
Parents or Community Members
to help out on
Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00 PM
.
Help is needed with
building and wiring
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Baseball News 2019 Season
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- Parent informational meeting: Tues. 12/4, at 6 pm in the Hogg cafeteria
- Baseball tryouts: Tues. 12/11, Wed. 12/12, and Thurs. 12/13 at Stude Park, 4:30-6 pm each day.
Things to know…
- You must attend AT LEAST 2 out of the 3 tryouts to be considered for the team.
- Please bring your own glove, cap, and bat.
- Also, coaches will be looking at your 1st semester grades when considering you for the team. You must maintain a 70 average in all classes to play in games during the season.
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Magnet Tour Parent Volunteers Needed
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Are you thrilled with your family's experience at Hogg?
Are you willing to share your enthusiasm with families interested in learning more about Hogg?
We need parents to attend our Magnet tours to informally share their experience at Hogg and answer any questions that prospective families may have.
No time for tours? Help by dropping off cookies and/or bottled water.
Sign up
HERE!
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Hogg PTA Looking for Treasurer
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Please support 6
th
grade in our first fundraiser for the year.
December 7
th
we will sell Chick-fil-A sandwiches and a bag of chips during ALL lunches for $6.00!
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G/T Information & Testing Opportunities
(G/T is Also Known As Vanguard)
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Interested in having your child tested for Gifted and Talented?
Is your child applying to a Vanguard High School?
Follow 3 Step Process:
2) Apply for G/T (Vanguard) Program.
Applications can be picked up at the front desk with Ms. Rodriguez or you can download a copy of the application from the HISD website:
https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/59885. Submit application electronically to
mmulread@houstonisd.org or by paper to front desk. Include with application:
- copy of 2017/2018 report card (see Office Room 101 for copies)
- two teacher recommendations
3)
Take G/T Test: (
NO testing make-up dates
.)
Hogg Middle School Iowa Testing Dates:
- Saturday, December 8, 2018 or
- Saturday, December 15, 2018
Hogg Middle School CogAT Testing Dates:
- Tuesday, January 8, 2019 or
- Thursday, January 10, 2019
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Hogg Parents, You're Invited to a Trip Around the World: First Stop CHINA
Padres de Hogg, Están Invitados a un Viaje Alrededor del Mundo: First Stop CHINA
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Hogg has had a wonderful fall celebrating books and authors!
In two months we have:
- met over 30 authors,
- hosted 2 authors,
- had 2 book club events
- taken 5 field trips!
- had 3 Name That Book Meetings,
- checked out 5,686 books and
- 367 books on hold!
In October for our Unwind Book Club, we met Neal Shusterman at Blue Willow Bookshop. We took 3 other field trips in October and met author Becky Albertalli at Brazos Bookstore, 27 authors at Tweens Read in Pasadena, and author Tilly Walden at Heights High School.
At the end of October we raised over $1,900 for our Read it Forward and Name That Book books at the Scholastic Bookfair!
In October we also hosted author Stuart Gibbs for our campus and 4 of our feeder elementary schools as well as Magic Treehouse author Mary Pope Osborne for the Greater Houston Area. Proceeds from the Mary Pope Osborne event book sales went to help libraries affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Hogg Library also helped host Friends of Houston Public Library's Bi-annual Book Sale, HISD's district-wide Library Services meeting, and many other trainings and meetings.
We met,
Jason Reynolds,
the author of
Ghost
and
Miles Morales
in November.
Also in November the Height’s Women’s Association is hosting a tea party for our book club book,
Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek
by Wendelin Van Wagenen.
Be on the look out for more amazing author and Hogg Literacy Night opportunities as well as Hogg's own Bedrock City Comic Book Fair in 2019!
We can’t wait to see what Spring brings!
THANK YOU to all who volunteered their time and energy to make Hogg a place that values books and reading for Hogg students and community families!
If you are interested in contributing to the Hogg Library, contact Mary Chance
mchance@houstonisd.org
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Mary Pope Osborne and co-author and sister, Natalie Pope Boyce presented to Houston-Area children.
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Hogg Students at Tweens Read.
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Ms. Chance moderating an author panel at Tweens Read!
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Name That Book meetings sometimes take place in the secret hallway when other events are taking place in the library.
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Hogg Student co-presented with Ms. Chance to HISD Librarians at district-wide meeting about gender-diverse, "Library for All" books.
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Hogg Students pictured with Tilly Walden.
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Tweens Read group with take-home treasures!
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Scout the Wonder Puppy worked hard at the Scholastic Book Fair to earn money for the Hogg Library!
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Hogg Students, Parents and Teachers got to listen to Jason Reynolds present at Meyerland Middle School.
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Walking field trip to Heights HS to see Tilly Walden
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Stu Gibbs presented to Hogg 6th graders and 5th graders from 4 area elementary schools.
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Volunteers working behind the scenes to support Hogg and Blue Willow Bookstore at Stu Gibbs Author Event.
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Stu Gibbs Luncheon with his biggest Hogg fans!
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Many prospective Hogg Students and their parents attend Hogg's Magnet Tours every Thursday!
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James Hogg Middle School | ph: (713) 802-4700 | fax: (713) 802-4708 | jameshoggms@houstonisd.org
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