We are an IB World School in the heart of the Heights.
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Important Dates to Remember...
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- 7th Gr Football Game vs Long - Mon. 9/15, 5pm @Hogg
- Squash Tryouts - Tues. 9/18th, 7:30 am, Squash Courts
- Puerto Rico Info Mtg - Tues. 9/18, 6pm in Auditorium
- 7th/8th Gr Volleyball vs Fondren - Wed. 9/19, 5pm @Hogg
- 8th Gr Football Game vs Long - Wed. 9/19, 5pm @Delmar
- Open House - Thurs. 9/20, 6-8pm meet in Auditorium
- Teacher Appreciation Day! - Fri. 9/21, see details below
- Early Release Day - Fri. 9/21, 1:30 pm dismissal
- 7th Gr Football Game vs Hamilton - Mon. 9/24, 5pm @Hamilton
- 7th/8th Gr Volleyball Game vs Sharpstown - Wed. 9/26, 5pm @ Sharpstown
- 8th Gr Football Game vs Hamilton, Wed. 9/26, 5pm @ Dyer
- PTA General Meeting & Hispanic Heritage Celebration - Wed. 9/26, 6pm
- 3rd Annual Razorback Campout - October 12-14
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Staff of the Week: Ms. Sulewski!
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Ms Sulewski, Graphics Design Teacher at Hogg Middle School, is our Staff of the Week because she exhibits the IB Learner Trait of INQUIRER! Ms. Sulewski believes she was chosen as Inquirer because she has a light bulb moment when she assumes that most of the people she talks to know more than she does. She is inspired by many people and things such as when kids learn something that they never knew before or when the skeptics have a change of mind. She also states that Joni Mitchell and Laurie Anderson inspire her.
Ms. Sulewski graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Art and a Master Degree from the University of St. Thomas in Education. She has been at Hogg for 6 years. Before coming to this great school where her first impression was, “What did I get myself into?”, but that quickly changed. Hogg Middle School is very fortunate to have acquired such a great educator! Before education, Ms. Sulewski ran her own company.
One of Ms. Sulewski’s many goals are to help her students become great problem solvers. Her hobbies include kayaking in Michigan, which is her favorite place to go, gardening, repositioning furniture and home improvements.
Ms. Sulewski’s belief is “if you’re truly good, you let your reputation precede you!”
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Student of the Week: Mira Yankowsky!
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Miranda Yankowsky, 6
th grader at Hogg Middle School, is our Student of the Week because she exhibits the IB Learner Trait of CARING!
Miranda thinks attending Hogg is fun! She believes in competition and admits that she is very competitive but, yet humble. She would like to attend Lamar High school after finishing at Hogg Middle.
Miranda is sports oriented. She likes to play volleyball, tennis and run track. She is inspired by Andy Warhol because he was innovated and cared for his friends and family. Her favorite class is art. Overall, Miranda believes she was chosen as Caring because she likes to have many friends. To her, friends calm her and she can release stress when she’s around them.
Interviews by Lucie Estrada, Photos by Mikey Timmons
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Back-to-School Teacher Appreciation Opportunity!
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Help us welcome back the teachers and staff and show them a little appreciation for all their hard work by providing them yummy snacks and drinks. Please click the link below to sign up to volunteer for a needed item to make the event a huge success.
All supplies need to be dropped off by 9:00 AM next Wednesday, September 19, at the front desk.
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Hogg Middle School's Travel Club News!
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NYC/DC Enrollment DEADLINE 9/21
The
enrollment deadline for your student to join the annual
NYC/DC trip is Friday, September 21, 2018. Please remember that this trip is only open to 7th and 8th graders. If you're interested in this trip for your 6th grade student, stay tuned for a 2020 trip meeting later this year!
If you missed the meeting but are interested, please email Mr. Mark a
cmark@houstonisd.org for more information.
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Razorback Traveler Alumni Trip: Puerto Rico
The Hogg Travel Club is excited to announce the destination for its Second Annual Razorback Traveler Alumni Trip - Puerto Rico: Island of Natural Wonders. We'll travel for 6 nights and 7 days, June 19-25, 2019, in partnership with the Spanish program at Heights HS. It will be a fantastic experience of the ecological diversity and culture of our island neighbors, as well as an EXCELLENT opportunity for your child to practice their Spanish!
This trip is for alumni travelers only, meaning any students who have traveled with the Hogg Travel Club previously. However, there will be an application you can pick up at the meeting if you would like this trip as an opportunity for your child.
The Puerto Rico trip meeting will be
Tuesday, Sept. 18th, 6:00 PM in the Auditorium
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We'll cover several topics and questions including:
- Can I chaperone my child's trip?
- Can I choose the payment dates on my payment plan?
- How can my child fundraise?
- What should my child pack?
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FIRST EVER Razorback Squash Team
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Led by Coach Mason, Hogg M.S.'s very own Squash team will include 6th, 7th and 8th graders! The Squash season is a semester long sport (it will last until winter break).
What You Need to Know:
- Tryouts will be September 18th at 7:15am
- Call back tryouts on September 20th at 7:15am
- Practices will be in the morning
- Hogg Squash is looking to enter the Houston Junior League where there would be potential matches against Trafton Academy, Mission Squash, and the teams from Lifetime Fitness and The Met.
- Squash teams are small because there is only one player on the court playing at a time. Students should be prepared to give their best effort during tryouts because spots will be limited.
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Open House: Parent Opportunity to Meet the Teachers
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Join us this
Thursday, September 20th, 6:00 PM
in the Auditorium
to hear a few words from Principal Sugarek! Afterward, the bell will ring to dismiss you and your child to follow their daily schedule. You'll have a chance to meet your child's classmates and teachers and get a sense of a day-in-the-life of your child!
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Art by Hogg M.S. Graduate Class of 2018 Cate Bennett
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Hogg M.S. Celebración de la Herencia Hispana
Miércoles, 26 de Septiembre del 2018 @ 6:00 PM
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Te invitamos a la primera junta general de padres de familia (PTA) del año escolar y a celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana (observado del 15 de Septiembre – 15 de Octubre). Este evento familiar incluirá Mariachi y presentaciones de Ballet Folclórico de los estudiantes de la Escuela Primaria Crockett seguido por demostraciones de la cultura de América Latina como comida, arte, artesanías, presentaciones de cartelones, y mucho más! Ven y conoce a una personalidad-de-radio de Latino Mix 104.9 y 93.3, Beto Nájera, quien hablará de su trayectoria e inspirará a nuestros estudiantes. También, saboreen una variedad de salsas caceras presentadas por la comunidad de Hogg en una competencia.
Para información de cómo registrarse para presentar un platillo, entrar a la competencia de salsas, patrocinar o ser anfitrión de una mesa, crear un poster para presentar, y/o ayudar con el evento se dará más adelante.
- Haga clic aquí here para compartir un plato, postre o bebida tradicional de América Latina
- Haga clic aquí here para ingresar a la Competencia de Salsa Casera
- Haga clic aquí here para organizar una mesa (compartir una artesanía, mostrar obras de arte, artefactos, colecciones o crear un póster)
- Haga clic aquí here para ayudar preparer para el evento, sirviendo comida, o limpiar
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Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
Join us for the first general PTA meeting of the school year as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (
observed September 15-October 15
). This family event will include Mariachi and Ballet Folkloric performances by students from Crockett Elementary School followed by a showcase of Latin American culture, foods, art, crafts, poster presentations, and so much more! Come meet on-air radio personality of Latino Mix 104.9 & 93.3, Beto Nájera, who will share his journey and inspire our students. Also, let your taste buds dance by sampling homemade salsas submitted by our Hogg community for a salsa competition.
Please sign up below to share a dish, enter the salsa competition, host a table (art displays, crafts, etc.), create a poster presentation, and/or help.
- Click here to share a traditional Latin American dish, dessert or drink
- Click here to enter the Homemade Salsa Competition
- Click here to host a table (share a craft, display artwork, artifacts, collections or a create a poster)
- Click here to help with set-up, serving, or clean up
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Swing FORE! Hogg: Hogg Outdoors Campaign Fundraiser
Early-Discount Registration Ends September 21st!
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Please join us for the
3rd Annual Learn Local Charity Open presented by First Imperial Mortgage Golf Tournament on
November 3, at Clear Creek Golf Club.
All proceeds will benefit the Hogg Outdoors Campaign. Registration is open online now at
learnlocalopen.com and if you
sign up by September 21 and use the discount code GOHOGG, you will get $20 off individual tickets and $50 off foursomes. Ages 16+ and all skill levels welcome. Format is a 4-ball scramble. Great prizes from local vendors, grab bags, food, drink and fun! Contact Shea Hill at
tou_shea@yahoo.com or 713-449-1850 with questions and sponsorship information.
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"Girls Are Great!" Outreach Program for Hogg Students
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Girl Scouts' Community Outreach will be providing their annual program to all Hogg girls in September during P.E. classes once a week for five weeks. This year the program is "Girls Are Great", and the topics include relational aggression, friendship, manners, and inspirational female role models. The program is free and requires no commitment outside of school.
For more information about this program, contact
ahelman@sjgs.org.
If girls are interested in starting or joining a traditional Girl Scout Troop, parents can contact Ms. Karla Lopez at
klopez@sjgs.org.
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Gifted and Talented Parent Information Meeting
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Heights H.S. Junior Redcoats Clinic and Fundraiser
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Hogg Campout: October 12-14
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Mrs. Sugarek had this to say about why she and her family go each year: "Although I'm not a camper, my family and I attend the Razorback Camp Out for two reasons. First, I absolutely love to see all of the Hogg students behaving like kids - running, playing and having fun in the great outdoors. Secondly, I enjoy the camaraderie with the Hogg parents and other adults. We always have a great time laughing and talking together around the campfire. The event is one of my favorite of the year, and I ask each of you to consider being there with me this year!"
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Basketball Tryouts for 7th and 8th Grade Boys
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7th and 8
th
grade boys who would like to try out for this year’s basketball team must have all paperwork and insurance information turned in to Coach Brown by October 9
th
. Basketball practices will begin
Wednesday, October 17th
and will be Monday-Friday, time to be determined. Boys are only eligible if they meet the October 9
th
deadline for paperwork requirements. Please stop by Coach Brown’s office to pick up paperwork.
"The best teams play FOR
each other, not with each other."
- Jeff Van Gundy
Quote provided by Coach Brown
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8th Grade to Take PSAT October 24th
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On Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 8th Graders will be taking the PSAT. This exam is a great opportunity for students to practice and get an idea of where they are in comparison to other students nationwide in terms of college readiness. If you have questions about testing, please reach out to Dr. Haughton via email at
andre.haughton@houstonisd.org.
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There Is No
Comm
YOU
nity
Without
You!
Join the Hogg PTA today!
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Box Tops for Education at Hogg M.S.
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We are collecting Box Tops for Education at Hogg Middle School, and we need your help! We are sending home a flyer this week that includes a baggie in which to collect and turn in your Box Tops. The first deadline for turning in Box Tops is
October 26th
. The two homerooms that collect the most Box Tops will receive a homeroom party. Have questions? Contact your Hogg PTA at
info@HoggPTA.org
or our Box Tops for Education Committee Chair, Amanda Leal, at 713-899-0375.
For more information in Spanish and English:
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James Hogg Middle School | ph: (713) 802-4700 | fax: (713) 802-4708 | jameshoggms@houstonisd.org
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