September 16, 2022

9/21 T-Shirt Deadline

9/22 Open House (Virtual 5:30PM)

9/24 Cross Country Meet @ Willow Waterhole (8:30AM)

9/24 Atrium Clean Up Day (9AM)

9/26 Razorback Travel Program Meeting (Virtual)

9/28 PTA General Meeting (6PM)

9/28 Hispanic Heritage Night (6PM)

10/22 Hogg Fall Fundraiser

*All Hogg home games have a cash-only entry fee. ($1/student $3/parent)

A message from our counselor

Dear Razorback Parents,

We want to address the threat that was presented at Heights High School this week, which caused our campus to go on lockdown as a precautionary measure. An announcement was made this week by our counselor Mrs. J. assuring all our students that any mixed emotions felt by attending school this week were validated, along with a reminder of what we have in place to keep our campus safe and secure. Before the school year began, we conducted a series of safety trainings for all teachers and staff so that in the event there is a potential threat on our campus, our staff is able to guide our students to a safe space until the threat is lifted. We are so fortunate that all of our teachers showed their students how much they care for their safety, and each staff member was able to maintain the level of safety that has been a part of our campus for so many years. Parents, we want to offer you the same assurance that we offered our students this week by informing you on how we keep our campus safe. At 8:30 we lock all gates entering the parking lot, and all entry doors remain locked during school hours. Visitors are not permitted into the building without proper identification and clearance from our front desk. Officer Stokes is on our campus daily, and when she is not able to be on campus with us, the district immediately sends us an officer so that there is an officer on our campus during school hours. For after school hours we have the “See Something, Say Something” app where students can anonymously report any suspicious behavior or threats to our campus. Once these reports are made, they are dispatched to our principal Mrs. Saldana, our counselor Mrs. J., and Officer Stokes in real time so that threats can be handled prior to the next school day. Thank you all for your continued support in keeping our campus safe and secure!

Mrs. Javillonar

We hope you’ll join us for our Virtual Open House on September 22 from 5:30-8pm! You’ll begin the evening in a live session with Principal Saldaña, then follow your student’s schedule to meet with their teachers on Microsoft Teams.

For the second half of double blocked classes, you can visit our choice sessions on topics like Canvas 101, the online gradebook HISD Connect, our library, and more! We can’t wait to share all the amazing things already happening in our classrooms this year.

Links will go live at the beginning of the event. See you then!

Atrium volunteers

Create on paper or online platform. Submit by September 21, 2022 to Room 315 or email Ms. Segovia at vsegovia@houstonisd.org. Voting will take will place on September 26, 2022.

We want YOU!

Apply for the Student Tech Team Today!

The Student Tech Team members are the front line of tech support for both the students and teachers. These students commit to at least one semester and will reapply each semester.

General Responsibilities

● Basic technical assistance for staff and students

● Log-on and email issues

● Help distributing “Day User” and “Loaner” Chromebooks

● Promote “See something? Say something!”

● Actively promote a no-cyberbullying environment

● Basic Hardware Maintenance(fix keyboards,Chromebook cleaning/disinfection, etc.)

Criteria for Candidate Selection

● Successful completion of the online Tech Team Application

● Good grades, conduct, and attendance

● Teacher recommendation

● Interview with Mr. Davis

Selection Process

Once you apply, the Student Tech Team selection committee will:

1. Collect and review all student applications

2. Review all criteria for candidates

3. Schedule/conduct interviews

4. Approve or deny applicants

5. Send acceptance letters

To apply, click on the Tech Application link below or visit the Hogg Website.

Tech Application

Hispanic Heritage Night

We need your help!

Noche de la Herencia Hispana

Necesitamos tu ayuda!

Volunteer Sign Up

Salsa Competition

Hogg Travel Program 7th & 8th

DC/NYC Trip

WHERE is the trip? Washington DC and New York City.
WHO can sign up? Current 7^th and 8^th graders
WHEN is the trip? June of 2023 – dates not confirmed yet but requested dates are June 22, 2023 through June 26, 2023 (4 nights and 5 days)
WHY should you go? Enroll your student to visit our nation’s capitol and the “city that never sleeps” for the experience of a lifetime!

Want to learn more about the DC/NYC experience, payment options, and other logistics?

Please RSVP to attend our informational virtual meeting: Monday, 9/26/2022, at 6:00 pm!

Puerto Rico Trip

WHERE is the trip? Puerto Rico
WHO can sign up? Current 7^th graders (They will travel the summer after they complete the 8^th grade.)
WHEN is the trip? June of 2024 – dates not confirmed yet but requested dates are June 24, 2024 – June 28, 2024 (4 nights and 5 days)
WHY should you go? Travel to Puerto Rico for vibrant rainforests, beautiful beaches, rich culture, and opportunities to improve and practice your Spanish!

*No passport required for travel

Want to learn more about the Puerto Rico experience, payment options, and other logistics? Please RSVP to attend our informational virtual meeting Monday, 9/26/2022, at 7:00pm!

Attendance Policy

When a student is absent or leaves early, a signed parent note, or physician’s note must be submitted to the campus attendance office within three (3) days of student’s return to school. The parent note should include the student’s name and grade, reason for absence, telephone number, and signature of parent or guardian. If a note is not provided, the absence will be counted as unexcused. It is the parent’s responsibility to monitor a student’s school attendance and require the student to attend each entire class period for every school day.

PDF Format only, for physician’s notes if emailed.

Please contact Mrs. Ramirez aramir12@houstonisd.org if you have any concerns regarding Attendance.

A Night in Bollywood

Razorback Parents would you like to volunteer this year?

Volunteers must register every school year. Register now as the process takes two weeks. Hogg loves see volunteers on campus!

Regístrate para ser voluntario

Order your 2023 Hogg Yearbook!

Head to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code 12683.

Email Ms. Parker (Catherine.parker@houstonisd.org) with any questions.

Aggie Homework Helpline

Howdy Parents! Do your kids need homework help? The Aggie Homework Helpline (AHH) is an initiative to help provide quality, free online tutoring to PK-12 learners and families.

Click here for more information.

Hogg's Support Team is here for you!

For assistance with just about anything related to supplies, applying to high schools, study-skills development, immigration, counseling, nursing, language learning, click here.

Click here for Mental Health Resources for Hogg Families.

The Hogg Health Center Updated Information

For the latest information about the Hogg Clinic, click here.

James Hogg Middle School | ph: (713) 802-4700 | fax: (713) 802-4708 | jameshoggms@houstonisd.org

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