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-1/24: Virtual Author Jennifer Holm (see below)
-1/27: NY/DC Travel Meeting 7PM
-1/29: Teacher Preparation Day
No School for Students
-2/16: PTA/Black History Game Night
-2/19: End of 6 weeks
-2/21: Yearbook pictures uploaded
-2/24: 8th Grade PSAT
-3/15-19: Spring Break
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PTA Reflections Contest Winners |
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Congratulations to the following Hogg students whose Reflections entries have moved on to state level judging. Nearly 60,000 students participate in the program annually and less than 3 percent of those advance to Texas PTA. Final results will be announced on March 15 on the Texas PTA website.
We will have an awards ceremony for all Hogg Reflections participants in the spring!
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Marisela Moore – Literature, ‘I Matter Because I Will Make a Difference’
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Elise Anderson – Visual Art, ‘Reaching’
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Everett Denson – Photography, ‘The Boy and the Train’
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Eighth Grader of the Week
Madison Rodriguez
Written and edited by Audrey Kuffner
Quick Round Favorites:
Candy - Anything chocolate or Sour Patch Kids (it really depends on my mood)
TV Show - Stranger Things, Haunting of Hill House, Haunting of Bly Manor, Bridgeton
Book - Twilight (series)
Color - Obsidian or neutral colors (mostly black)
Game - Truth or Dare
Madison Rodriguez is our eighth-grade Razorback of the week for being Caring! Madison believes she was chosen as caring because she cares for everyone she’s around. She says that everyone should have a true friend because you never know what someone is going through. Madison is always up for a good workout and cooking for her family. One of her favorite things to do is star gaze and see the city lights in the night.
She loves all of her school subjects, but she has a special place in her heart for science. Her class is currently learning about the Earth, Sun, and Moon, and she is “just so in love with it”. One of her favorite memories at Hogg is when the Orchestra hosted a haunted house and she was one of the actors inside. She particularly loved scaring the little kids and the whole experience was one that she’ll never forget. One piece of advice she has for the virtual students it to stay successful is to make checklists of assignments and mark when it’s due. She also commented that a good nap or workout is never out of the question so that you can take a break from the computer.
Madison plans on going to the University of Houston, but her dream college is NYU. She is still debating whether to study Architecture or Management Information Systems (MIS). She likes to remind herself that if she keeps a growth mindset, works hard to achieve her goals, keeps good grades, and stays in school, she’ll be successful and happy in life. She doesn’t have any pets and she does not want to be responsible for one! It would be just too much!
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Seventh grader of the week
Dylan Parman
Written and edited by Sydney Eaton
Quick Round Favorites:
Show/Movie - Dylan doesn't watch much TV but he loves watching Astros games
Book -Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Color - Blue
Game - Minecraft
Candy - Jolly Ranchers
Dylan Parman is our 7th grade student of the week for being Knowledgeable. Dylan believes that he exhibits this IB trait because he has always asked lots of questions, commenting that he learns a lot by asking them. Dylan says if you want to be successful in online learning, you should set a schedule for yourself.
His favorite subject in school is math because “it doesn’t matter how many times you do an equation, the way you solve it will always be the same.” Dylan is inspired by his family because they encourage him to always try his best and put his best foot forward. One of his favorite memories at Hogg is playing Squash with his friends in Coach Brown’s class. Dylan hopes to pursue a career in Engineering at MIT. He knows that it will require a lot of hard work and effort, but he is up for the challenge!
Outside of school, Dylan enjoys playing video games. He still tries to get 30 minutes of physical activity outside each day to enjoy the fresh air. Dylan specifically likes playing Minecraft because it allows him to use his creative side. He has two cats named Fuzzy and Echo, a calico and a tabby.
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Way To Go Maxwell Church!
A huge thank you to 6th grade student Maxwell Church from Hogg Teacher Ms. Pope for being Caring!
Max gifted one of our Lifeskill students with clothing and new shoes after noticing that this student's shoes had holes in them.
Thank you Maxwell for your thoughtfulness!
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Una Majkic (7th) "Morning Ride"
Five students will represent Hogg MiddleSchool in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo art contest. There will be a preliminary round of judging by HISD officials where the pieces will be on display at the HISD Hattie Mae building. Art teacher, Ms. Ozanic believes, "we have a good chance of moving forward to the 2nd round of judging at NRG!" She is very proud of our Hogg artists.
The rodeo has moved from March to May 3 - May 24 this year.
Enjoy the beautiful artwork!
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Aiden Askandari (8th) "First Time Riding" |
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Eliel Obregon (8th) "The Long Way Home" |
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Gabriella Galvan (7th) "A Day at the Rodeo" |
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Mia Fisher (7th) "A Perspective" |
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Follow the Hogg Travel Program Instagram page to see photos from our prior trips:
@hoggmstravel
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STEM & Travel - The Perfect Combination! |
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Eighth Grade parents, if your child is interested in geology or STEM, then GeoFORCE might be right for them!
GeoFORCE Texas is an amazing summer outreach program that recruits students in Southwest Texas and Houston. Once accepted, GeoFORCE students are given the opportunity to travel across Texas and throughout the country to places like Mount St. Helens and the Grand Canyon. More information is available on the GeoFORCE website. https://www.jsg.utexas.edu/geoforce/
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GeoForce Applications
are now available!
Applications are due by January 31, 2021. If any students need help applying or retrieving their 7th and 8th grade report cards please send Ms. Hardaway an email or message on the HUB.
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If you missed Picture Day, you can still be in the Yearbook! Below are instructions on how to submit your student's portrait (as well as candids!) for the 2021 Hogg Yearbook. Audrey, Yearbook Editor-in-Chief, also created an awesome how-to video. The link is above! Submit portraits no later than February 21st!
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How to Talk to Your Child About Current Events!
Sometimes challenging times are teachable moments while other moments call for simple, brief explanations. What works best for your child? Here are some tips:
- Be honest. Do your best not to "sugarcoat" current events. Doing so can create distrust between you and your child when they find out the truth.
- Acknowledge fears and anxiety. For example, you can tell your child, "When these things happen, it is ok to feel scared and anxious. That is completely valid and acceptable."
- If the current event includes violence or something scary, make a list of measures that being taken to keep everyone safe. Ask them - "What are some things we can do as a family to feel safe at home? Let's think of some things we can do together to ease our anxiety."
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Limit exposure to media when necessary. If you have been honest with your child, and/or they have seen the news, it is not necessary to expose them to the same event again. Instead have a discussion or ask them questions. Constant exposure will eliminate any efforts you have taken as a family to dissolve the fear in your home.
- Talk about actions instead of labels. Avoid the labels the media uses to identify prejudices. Instead talk about what you see, as opposed to what you hear.
- Allow them to voice their questions and time to process emotions. There have been plenty of times students have walked into my office with a big problem, not knowing how to handle their emotions. After talking about how they feel and asking questions about how to understand their thoughts, they walk out feeling better. Give your child an opportunity to speak.
- Help them to understand and become aware of disinformation. This goes back to talking about what you see, instead of what you hear. Acknowledge that while some news is true, people are human and often speak out of emotion instead of facts.
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Hey Hogg Parents! Don’t forget that we are fortunate to have the Memorial Hermann Hogg Clinic on our campus. Their phone number is 713-864-7614, and they would be happy to answer any of your questions.
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Nurses and counselors are available -
Monday - Friday 7:30 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 p.m.
Their services include:
- Immunizations (for uninsured and Medicaid participants)
- Well Child & Teen Physicals
- Sports Physicals
- Sick Child Visits
- Minor Injury Care
- Medicine prescribed at the visit, if needed
- Lab testing
- Student and Family Counseling
- Dental Care Van (every 3 months) Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 3:00pm
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The Book Hogg - A Pop Up Library on Wheels |
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Come check out books from the Book Hogg! Our new schedule is below! All books on the cart have been quarantined for at least 14 days. Ms. Chance and Ms. Brown wear masks and gloves when books are pulled. Gloves are discarded after each session.
And check out our write up in the Historic Heights Living Publication in February!
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How to Request a Book?
Ms. Brown takes the Library on the road every day for Hogg in person students! It's called the Library Roadshow!
Whether you are virtual or in person - you can put a book on hold. Watch the video below or click here to see how!
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Updates for HMS Sports & Theatre |
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Due to an increase in positivity rate in the Houston area, HISD has suspended middle school UIL, theatre, dance and sports events until January 22nd. This affects Hogg sports - cross country, football, volleyball, swim, Razorettes, and cheer. Therefore, in person tryouts and practices have been suspended. Coaches and teachers will contact students directly about practicing virtually. At this time insurance and paperwork submitted will be kept in the event that Sports and UIL events resume next week. Contact your coach for more information. Stay safe Razorback families!
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8th Graders,
Are You Zoned to Lamar High School?
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Want to learn more about Lamar High School? Watch their virtual tour video.
Course selection for ZONED rising 9th graders will open on January 25, 2021. Course Selection will take place online and will offer two virtual meetings (February 2nd and February 16th from 5:30 to 6:30) for families who have questions or need assistance.
If you are waiting for acceptance notification from another school, please do not complete the Lamar course selection yet.
Course selection for rising 9th graders with an approved transfer will take place in March and April.
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Jennifer L. Holm is a New York Times bestselling children’s author and the recipient of three Newbery Honors for her novels Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven, and Turtle in Paradise. She is also the co-creator of the Eisner Award-winning Babymouse series, the Squish series, and the Sunny graphic novels, which she collaborates on with her brother Matthew Holm. Hogg students love the Baby Mouse series and all of Jennifer Holm's graphic novels. If you are a fan of historical fiction then check out Turtle in Paradise from the Hogg Library!
Order a copy of The Lion of Mars from Blue Willow Bookshop and receive a 15% discount. To receive the discount, order the book here and use the coupon code MARS21.
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The Hogg Library Needs You! |
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Virtual and In-Person students can put physical books on hold. For In-Person students, Ms. Brown delivers books to students' English teachers on her Library Roadshow Route. For Virtual students, Ms. Chance will have their books to pick up from the Book Hogg (Bike) route!
Right now, though, we need help! We need plastic bags in which to put the books for virtual students. In the spirit of recycling, if you have Amazon delivery sleeves, save them up! Drop them off to
- the front gate Hogg Book Drop
- the Hogg Library
- the Book Hogg (Bike)
All sleeves will be quarantined for 14 days prior to reuse.
We also need volunteers at Hogg! If your child attends Hogg In-person, and you would like to help us pull/shelve books for our numerous holds, email Carly.Brown@houstonisd.org
Ms. Brown will teach you our protocols and procedures that allow us to check out books safely.
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Whether your child is in-person or virtual, motivating tweens and teens can be challenging. Moreover, finding the motivation you need to complete hard tasks can become difficult when the world is uncertain or changing. Therefore, establishing consistency and routine is the first step.
Last week in Hogg Homeroom, students learned about 10 drivers of Motivation. They learned we are all motivated to complete tasks for different reasons. Teachers employ many of these in their classes to ensure student success. In Hogg Homeroom, students learned to identify motivation factors as well as how to use that motivation as a strategy for success.
Ask your child which motivation factor in the infographic helps them complete hard tasks. (We all have more than 1. Sometimes we are motivated by 3 or 4!) Knowing what your child is motivated by becomes important when discussing expectations and grades. Students who are motivated by a goal or affirmation care about grades and recognition. But if your child does not seem to be motivated by these 2 factors, see if their motivation lies elsewhere.
Also, click on the link to learn science based tips for how to motivate your child.
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Registration closes - end of January!
The MFAH and Houston Public Library have partnered to bring Glassell-on-the-Go to Houston youth! Glassell-on-the-Go is a studio art outreach program designed to bring the esteemed youth art classes of the Glassell Junior School for grades 6-8th. Working with community partners, the Museum offers creative and innovative experiences that position art and the Museum as important parts of a well-rounded education that help provide an impetus toward lifelong learning. Through a combination of video and written instruction, participants study works of art from the Museum’s collection and create their own works of art at home using prepared materials and art supplies.
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Join the PTA Program Committee! |
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The Programs committee is over the community events and advocacy for Hogg. They provide social, community and advocacy events for parents and students like the Black History Program and Literacy Night.
To sign up for the committee, please click on the link below:
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Stem and Craft Activities for Students |
Registration opens Monday,
is limited, and fills up quickly!
These activities are called BATT boxes-
Boxed Activities for Tweens and Teens! They are monthly activity boxes for tweens and teens containing either a craft or stem activity to be completed at home. There are two boxes available each month – 1 STEM, 1 Craft. Participants can register for each type of BATT. Each box contains everything needed for completion of a program except things like water.
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For the safety of Hogg students and staff,
discuss the right way to wear a mask with your child.
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Dear Middle School Parents,
My name is Alexa Halim, and I am a senior at Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA). I am also President of HSPVA’s Student Council. StuCo’s MentArts is a student-led virtual fine arts program geared towards providing HISD middle schoolers with a network to thrive and develop their love for the arts. For four weeks, middle-schoolers will have the opportunity to participate in hour-long art-area-specific sessions led by volunteers across Kinder HSPVA’s student body. The four virtual sessions will take place on 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, and 3/2 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. We believe every student should have access to free training in the arts. We currently offer sessions for creative writing, dance, band, jazz, mariachi, piano, strings, visual arts, vocal, and theatre. You can find our registration form and art-area-specific curriculums on our website. Please let us know if you have any questions!
Best regards,
Alexa Halim
President of HSPVA Student Council
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Absences - Report Protocol
Email Subject: ATTENDANCE: J. Doe (student's first initial and last name)
Email Body: Full name of student and reason for absence
Attach: Excuse note from doctor
Questions? Reach out to your grade-level assistant principal.
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Hogg @Home Help Desk
If you have an issue regarding a school device, please submit a virtual ticket through the Hogg@Home Help Desk Portal by clicking the button below.
We will respond via email, so make sure to check both the “other” folder as well as junk mail or spam folder.
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Hogg's Support Team is Here for Your Family!
For Assistance with just about anything related to supplies, applying to high schools, study-skills development, immigration, counseling, nursing, language learning... You name it, we've got you covered.
For more information, click the button below.
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Pictured left to right: top row Ms. Singleton, Nurse Mack, bottom row Ms. J, Ms. Jeffery, Ms. Jones, Ms. Roman |
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Our Wraparound Specialist, Ms. Jones is here to help out Hogg families with anything they need. She regularly gets job notices. Reach out to her today if you want more information!
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