December 2, 2022

12/5 Author Event with Dylan Thuras

12/5-8 Softball Tryouts

12/7 Karate Belt Ceremony

12/8 7th Grade Field Trip

12/8 Girls Basketball Game- Hogg vs Hamilton- Home

12/9 7th Grade Field Trip

12/9 Band Lock-in

12/10 School Choice Fair @ Worthing HS

12/10 FLL Robotics Competition

12/12 Squash Tryouts

12/12 Choir Winter Concert

12/13 Band Winter Concert

12/14 Band Winter Concert

12/14 Squash Tryouts

12/15 Orchestra Winter Concert

12/15 Boys Basketball Game- Hogg vs Tanglewood- Home

12/16 Theatre Winter Show

12/20 Dance Winter Performance

12/20 Coffee with the Principal

12/20 8th Grade Field Trip

12/21 6th Grade Field Trip

12/22-01/06 Winter Break

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

Attention: Razorback Families

Please do not park at the surrounding businesses at any time during drop off or pick up. Also, be mindful of our neighbors and do not block their driveways.

Sixth Grade Author Event

Book Fair/Feria del Libro

A message from Ms.Graham

Attention 8^th Grade Parents!!!

Matrix scores will be distributed to all 8^th grade students on Monday, December 5, 2022 during their ELA classes.

Students will need these scores when they apply for high schools.

High School applications open on December 14, 2022.

Phase One for applications closes on February 2, 2023.

Please make sure you complete your high school applications before the February 2, 2023 deadline for Phase One.

Also, the next Saturday School Choice Fair is Saturday, December 10, 2023, at Worthing High School from 9am-12pm.

You can meet with representatives from all of the high schools during this fair.

Please reach out to our Magnet Coordinator Mrs. Graham (LGraham1@HoustonISD.org) if you have questions or concerns.

Magnet Tours @ Kinder HSPVA

Tours of Kinder HSPVA for prospective students and families will be conducted on Thursdays at 1:00 pm on the following dates:

December 8, 2022
December 15, 2022
January 12, 2023
January 19, 2023
January 26, 2023

Magnet Open House - Wednesday, January 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm

The event will feature student performances and provide prospective parents and students an opportunity to meet with art area faculty.

Tour and Open House Info

Application & Auditon Info

Attention 8th Grade Parents: School Choice Application & Magnet Tour Info

Application Dates for the 2023-2024 school year

* Some high schools will not have space available after Phase 1.

* Please make sure you apply for high school during Phase 1.

HISD School Choice Fairs

Magnet School Campus Tours

Elementary and K-8 Schools- 9:00AM

Middle and High Schools- 1:00 PM

Thursday tour dates:

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Thursday, December 15,2022

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Parents stay informed on what is happening in the classroom

Canvas: Parent/Observer Account

Canvas is a reliable and reputable web-based learning management system. With an observer account parents and guardians can monitor students' Canvas courses, calendars, and announcements. Observers can access their account on a browser, or the Canvas Parent app using iOS or Android devices.

Click on the HISD-Canvas logo for more information and watch the tutorial on how to create an account.

Gifted and Talented Workshops

The gifted and talented program at The Health Museum consists of day-long courses that provide challenging, hands-on learning experiences. These workshops promote creativity and critical thinking, while also allowing students to explore topics not typically covered in school. The cost for each weekend workshop is $120.

Courses are for students ages 10-13 and from 10am-3pm each Saturday.

November 12, 2022

December 10, 2022

January 14, 2023

For more information contact:

Ashley Alexander Education Program Specialist

713-521-1515 ext. 124 aalexander@thehealthmuseum.org

Mock Interviews

Ms. Penrice is looking for parent volunteers to help interview her 8th grade classes for mock interviews. The students will have an application, a resume and a reference letter. Each interview should take about 15-20 minutes per student. Interviews will begin the week of December 5th, 2022. There are morning and afternoon time slots. Parents must be VIPS approved. Applications for VIPS take about two weeks so make sure you sign up soon!

Bike Thefts

Attention Razorbacks:

To prevent your bike from being stolen, please ensure that you are securing your bicycle at all times. We strongly suggest you purchase a lock if you don't have one.

Bikes should not be left overnight or over the weekend.

Order your Razorback Outerwear!

* We are experiencing shipping delays

Students are welcome to wear any of the available colors regardless of their grade level. Please have your child see Ms.Cavazos in Office 203 if you have questions about sizing. Outerwear is ordered on a rolling basis with orders placed on November 4th, November 18th, December 9th, and December 17th. Outerwear will arrive two weeks after the order date and will be delivered directly to the student. There are no refunds or exchanges.

Make sure to sign up for the Spanish Spelling Bee!

Registration is now Open

Hogg Chess Club

Chess Masters of Houston will be offering chess classes at Hogg on Tuesdays at 4 PM in the Spring. Registration is now open. Spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like to recieve the registratioin link when it goes live please join the distribution list below.

Questions: Contact Allison Kirby @ dearalikirby@gmail.com

Hogg Chess Club

Sports Physical Form

Athletic Insurance Waiver

Softball Season is Around the Corner

Covid Testing Registration

A message from Ms. Moreno

Wraparound Specialist

Parents if you wish for your child to be Covid tested bi-weekly please register them. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Moreno at stephanie.moreno@houstonisd.org

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.