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 weekly athletic events in calendar below.
- Spring Dance Show: Fri. 5/17, 5:30-7:30pm @Auditorium
- Houston Public Library Book Sale: Sat. 5/18, 10am-4pm @HoggCafeteria
- Hogg Book Fair: 5/20 - 5/24, before and after school
- Hogg Outdoors Phase 2 Fundraiser: Tues. 5/21, 6-9pm @BCK
- New Principal Meet & Greet: Tues. 5/21, 6-9pm @Auditorium
- 6th Grade Fieldtrip to Texas A&M (3 groups): 5/22, 5/28, 5/30
- Hogg Theater Performance: Wed. 5/22, 5-7pm
- Beginning Band, Orchestra and Choir Concerts: Thurs. 5/23, 6-7pm
- 8th Grade EOY Trip to Main Event: Thurs. 5/23
- 8th Grade Masquerade Dance: Fri. 5/24, 6-9pm @HoggGym
- NJHS Lock-in: Fri. 5/24, after dance
- No School- Memorial Day: Mon. 5/27
- Symphonic Orchestra, Grand Chorus, Concert Band Concert: Tues. 5/28, 6-7pm @Auditorium
- Volunteer Appreciation Mixer: Tues. 5/28, 6:30-8:30pm @Christian'sTailgate
- *6th Grade Awards Ceremony: Wed. 5/29, 1-2:30pm @Auditorium*
- *7th Grade Awards Ceremony: Thurs. 5/30, 1-2:30pm @Auditorium*
- Symphonic Band, Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Band, Chamber Choir Concerts: Thurs. 5/30, 6-7:30pm @Auditorium
- *8th Grade Promotion Ceremony: Fri. 5/31, 10am-12pm @Auditorium*
- 6th Grade Field Day: Fri. 5/31, 8am-2pm
- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Report Cards Go Home: Fri. 5/31
*Parents of students who are receiving awards will be invited to the awards ceremonies via email and robo-call.
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Staff of the Week: Ms. Saldana!
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Mrs. Vanessa Saldana, 7
th
grade assistant principal at Hogg Middle School, is our Staff of the Week because she exhibits the IB Learner trait of PRINCIPLED! Mrs. Saldana was recently named as the new principal at Hogg for the incoming school year! This is her 10
th
year in education. She began her career as a math teacher. Mrs. Saldana is married and has 2 beautiful daughters.
Mrs. Saldana graduated from Lamar High School and attended University of Houston where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree. She continued her education at St. Thomas University where she obtained her master’s degree. Her goal is to further her education and enroll in a doctoral program.
Mrs. Saldana believes she was chosen as PRINCIPLED because she has always had a strong sense of fairness and high expectations for students and staff at Hogg Middle. She is proud to say she is “rule-bound”. She believes every student is different in trying to achieve something.
Mrs. Saldana has been at Hogg Middle for 4 years. She states she loves that Hogg is IB and it allows people to look at the whole child academically. The variety of clubs enables students to express themselves and feel passionate about their school. One of her many goals as the new principal are to continue the great success Hogg has had in the past 4 years. She would also like to expand the selection of clubs plus add a mariachi band. One of the goals that top her list is to make Hogg Middle the best middle school in HISD!
Her hobbies include spending time with her “big” family during the weekends. She enjoys taking her girls to the park and she is an avid Astros, Texans and Rockets fan. But she is her daughter’s #1 fan on the baseball field (T-Ball)! Mrs. Saldana is inspired by her daughters. Everything she does is to help her children grow as individuals.
[P.S. You can meet Ms. Saldana Tuesday, May 21st, at 6:00 PM in the Auuditorium.]
Photo and Interview by Celia Johnson
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Student of the Week: Axel Molina!
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Axel Molina, 8
th
grader at Hogg Middle School, is our student of the week because he exhibits the IB Learner trait of RISK-TAKER! Axel is originally from Nicaragua. He, along with his two sisters, one brother and parents recently moved to Houston after enduring hardships in his native country. Axel was interviewed by Univision journalist, Jorge Ramos, who covered his story on his experiences while crossing the border. Axel credits a group of Catholic priests who helped his family obtain Visas for the entire family who was seeking a better life in America.
Axel states he is inspired by his mother who struggled and fought for independence for the entire family. He is very proud of her and his family for persevering even in the face of adversity. Axel would like to continue his education at Heights High School and eventually study culinary arts in college. He loves to cook and become a “chef gastronomia”.
Axel loved to play soccer with his friends who stayed behind in Nicaragua. He has high hopes that he can develop friendships here in the U.S. and continue playing soccer in the streets like he used to.
Interview by Madison Pipkin and Meredith Burk
Translated by Mrs. S. Lopez
Picture by Mrs. Lopez
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Shine a
Spotlight
on Good Deeds
Student and Staff Nominations Open to all Hogg Students, Teachers, and Families.
Nombramientos de estudiantes y personal abiertos a todos los estudiantes, maestros y familias de Hogg.
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Have you seen a Hogg Student, Faculty or Staff member doing something that deserves recognition? Please complete the following form and submit a nominee for Student and/or Staff of the Week.
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Houston Public Library's Big Book Sale
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM FRIENDS of HPL Members Only
10:00- 4:00 p.m. General Public
Students with school IDs will receive BOGO Books.
All children's books are $1, including board books.
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Hogg's Spring Scholastic Book Fair
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Hogg's Scholastic Book Fair is
Friday, May 17th to Friday, May 24th!
Don't worry about cash!
Try the new E-Wallet option by clicking on the e-wallet link, then scrolling down to find the three easy steps.
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We need volunteers to help set-up and work the fair!
Click the SignUp image to choose a time that works for you.
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New Principal Meet and Greet
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6th Grade Field Trip & Field Day News
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8th Grade Dance - Volunteers Needed
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Help make the 8th Grade dance a memorable moment in middle school!
There are many volunteer opportunities available: set up, hair and make up, chaperone, clean up.
There are also food, drinks, and supplies needed for a chocolate fountain!
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Hogg Outdoors Phase 2 Fundraiser
Tuesday, May 21st, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
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Volunteer Appreciation Event
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All Hogg students are expected to read a minimum of 5 books and complete one project about a book. The list, signed by guardian, and project are due to 6-8th Language Arts teachers the first week of school.
8th Grade Parents: All 8th graders moving on to high school as incoming freshman are expected to read over the summer. So, please check with your 8th grader, the high school's website or call to find out what is expected of your 9th grader!
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Congratulations to
Annalise Lopez
for placing First Place, 6th grade
Montserrat Diaz
for second place, 8th grade
Did you know that participants in the Bilingual Bee have to:
1) say and spell the word in Spanish
AND
2) translate the word to English and spell in English!
Thank you to all the students that participated in the bee and to the following volunteers for helping make the Bilingual Spelling Bee a great success!
Ms. Chace - Coordinator
Ms. Valles & Ms. Aguilar – moral support!
Ms. Andrade – Judge
Ms. Singleton – Recorder
Ms. Claudie De Leon – Rule Guru
Mr. Gaston – Pronouncer and moral supporter
Ms. Brown - Student Logistics
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It's been a busy Spring for the Band! The bands competed in several competitions. Mr. Sells said, "We were the king of 2's this year." C'mon, Mr. Sells! Excellent isn't so shabby!
1-Superior
2-Excellent
3-Average
4-Below Average
5-Poor
Waltrip Festival:
Concert II - 2nd Division
Concert I - 2nd Division
Symphonic Band - 2nd Division
UIL:
Symphonic - 2nd Division
Waltrip Jazz Festival:
2nd Division
The Jazz Band performed for a few fun events like Black History Night, STEAM Night and the Crawfish Parade.
All the bands had the opportunity to travel to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio (
see pictures below). They've also been practicing for their upcoming Spring Concerts. For more information about the upcoming Spring Concerts, audition music for next year, and to see fun pictures from their trips, check out Mr. Sell's Band Website!
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Fine Arts Summer Camps in HISD
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James Hogg Middle School | ph: (713) 802-4700 | fax: (713) 802-4708 | jameshoggms@houstonisd.org
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