The Valley of Secrets mp3
The Valley of Secrets-book intro by Wes

Hello, and welcome to a book overview on the Valley of Secrets by Charmain Hussey. Basically it’s about a boy named Stephen who thought, until recently, had no family. He gains inheritance from his Great Uncle, and gets his house and starts to learn about his childhood. Then he meets an Indian man who was great friends with his great uncle and starts to learn about his past. This book is great for people who like suspense and mysteries.

 
hawk talk April 21-25 mp3
April 20-26

•  Instructional Assistants & Secretaries Week!

Saturday, April 19

• Choir-7^th and 8^th Grade Solo & Ensemble @ Neff MS

Monday, April 21

• Sign Language Club-7:50 AM                                                         

Tuesday, April 22

• School Board Meeting-7:oo p.m., NISD Board Room                               

Wednesday, April 23

• TAKS Training-3:50 p.m. in room A135

Thursday, April 24

• TAKS Training-7:50 a.m. in the Library

Friday, April 25

• Battle of Flowers School Holiday

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, April 28-Report Cards Issues
• Tuesday, April 29-Math TAKS for 6^th & 7^th grades
• Wednesday, April 30-Reading TAKS for 6^th and 7^th grades
• Thursday, May 1-Science TAKS for 8^th  grade
• Friday, May 3-Social Studies TAKS for 8^th grade

TAKS TRAINING: TAKS training is mandatory for all teachers and instructional assistants

GOLDEN HAWK “TALK YOU”: to our awsome band directors, Mr. Weber and Mr. Drfmeyer.  This week both symphonic band and wind ensemble received sweepstakes at UIL concert concert and sightreading contest. HOBBY BAND RULES!!!

 
hawk talk April 14-18 mp3

Monday, April 14

• Sign Language Club-7:50 AM                                                         

Tuesday, April 15

• UIL Concert & Sight reading contest for Symphonic Band
• Volunteer Luncheon in the Library-11:30-12:30                               

Wednesday, April 16

• UIL Concert & Sight reading contest for Wind Ensemble 

Thursday, April 17

• College Fair for Auxiliary/Classified Staff-4:30 to 6:30 @ NAC

Friday, April 18

• End of 5^th six weeks!
• Tennis Match - Hobby / Stinson / Rudder-4:15 p.m. @ the AnneMarie Tennis Center (ATC)

Why poem mp3

Why do people make things complicated?

They can be so simple.

Why for some is life a “walk in the park?”

And for others like doing brain surgery?

Why isn’t life fair?

Or easy.

Why can’t people just listen to their heart?

Instead of “going with the flow”

Or being “cool”

Why is life a juggling game?

Is that what keeps life interesting?

Why can’t people accept others?

Or themselves.

Why can’t we be ok with the way life is?

Or will be?

Why are people so cruel to others?

Why can’t people relax and have fun?

WHY? 

Could I, Can I?
Could I, Would I mp3

I can make a difference by going green.
Our Earth needs me right now.
I can recycle,
Make a few posters,
Remind a few people.
Take the extra time it takes to drag it to the green bin.
Could I,
Can I,
I can,
But will I?

I can make a difference by saying “no”.
The only thing those drugs do is mess me up.
I can stick up for myself,
Hang with the right friends,
And not be afraid to walk away.
Do the right thing and refuse the drugs.
Could I,
Can I,
I can,
But will I?

I can make a difference by giving.
People out there need a cheerful present once in a while.
I can go to the homeless shelter,
Give a nice gift to someone who needs a smile,
Toss an apple to one on the curb.
Help out the people who need it more.
Could I,
Can I,
I can,
But will I?

I can make a difference by learning.
We are the generation of scholars.
I can pay extra attention in class,
Put in the extra hour,
Try harder than everyone else.
Learn something new and lay the foundation of my future.
Could I,
Can I,
I can,
But will I?

I can go green.
I can say “no”.
I can give,
I can learn.
I can help,
I can teach.
I can stop violence.
I can change the future.

I could.
I can.
But will I have the will?

• Sign Language Club - 7:50 a.m.
• LAT Math testing - 8^th grade                                                                   

Tuesday, April 8

• TAKS Math - 8^th grade                                                                         

Wednesday, April 9

• Lady Hawks District Track Meet - 4:30 @ Paul Taylor           

Thursday, April 10

• Special Olympics Outdoor Education Day
• Hobby Boys District Track Meet - 4:30 @ Paul Taylor 

Friday, April 11

• Lifetouch pictures for 8^th grade 
• Tennis Match–Hobby/Jefferson / Stinson-4:15 p.m. @ the AnneMarie Tennis Center (ATC)

UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 17-College Fair for Auxiliary/Classified Staff 4:30 to 6:30 @ NAC

SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!  What better way to spend the hot San Antonio days than a day at Fiesta Texas!  Hobby is again selling one day tickets this year.  The park is open every weekend until the regular summer operating schedule begins May 19^th.  The one-day tickets you purchase will be good anytime from the date of purchase through October 31.  Hobby earns a portion of every ticket sold, so stop by the front office to buy your ticket today!

Monday, March 31

• Sign Language Club - 7:50 a.m.
• Progress Reports distributed through Reading class
• Date to submit electronic application for Summer Step Positions for priority consideration

Tuesday,  April 1

• Coordinators’ Meeting - 9:00 a.m.
• Lady Hawks Northeast Track meet 4:30 @ Comalander
• Boys Northeast Track meet 4:30 @ Paul Taylor(Hobby, Jefferson, Rawlinson, Rudder, Stevenson, Stinson, Zachry)

Wednesday, April 2

• TELPAS testing 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Thursday, April 3

•  TELPAS TESTING 8:30AM-3:30 PM
• Talent Show and PTA Meeting-6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria

Friday, April 4

• TELPAS TESTING-MAKEUPS 8:30 AM
• Early Release Day!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Friday, April 11-Lifetouch pictures for 8th graders

EDUCATOR SAVINGS WEEK FROM BORDERS!

Borders Book Store is celebrating Teachers with “EDUCATOR SAVINGS WEEK” the week of April 2 - 8. You can save 25% on books, CDs, DVDs & more just by showing your proof of educator status. Stop in on April 4th, from 4 - 8:00 p.m. for food, fun and prizes. Check the Hobby sign-in table for a free coupon - buy any medium or large latte and enjoy a complimentary Orange Homey Mini Loaf.

Monday, March 24th

• Sign Language Club
• Faculty Meeting-3:40 in the Library

Tuesday, March 25th

• Faculty Meeting-7:50 a.m. in the Library (Please plan to attend one of the meetings)
• NISD School Board Mtg. 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 26th

• Red Wagon Meeting-7:45 a.m. in room A101
• College/University shirt and Jeans Day!!

Thursday, March 27th

• 8 th Grade Individual Lifetouch Pictures
• 7 th grade GT Mentathalon

Friday, March 28th

• Spirit Friday!
• Faculty Breakfast-sponsored by the Science Dept.
• VIP Book Fair Preview Party
• Bus Evacuation Spring Drill 11:00-1:00

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Monday, March 31

• Progress Reports Issued

Tuesday, April 1

• Lady Hawks Northeast Track meet 4:30 @ Comalander
• Boys Northeast Track meFriday, April 4
  • Early Release Day!

  et 4:30 @ Paul Taylor Hobby, Jefferson , Rawlinson, Rudder, Stevenson, Stinson, Zachry

Diary of a Wimpy Kid-audio intro by Hannah
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 

Today I’m going to tell you about a book called Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. This is one of the funniest books that I have ever read! Greg Heffley, the main character, deals with all of the problems of a kid our age, but they are a whole lot more exaggerated! He has to deal with Christmas present problems, friend problems and so much more. If you look funny books, then you need to read this!

Factoring Trinomials-intro by Wes

Example:
X² + 24x + 144          X•X=X²     12•12=144       12x•2=24x          (X+12)²

1. You have to look if the first and last numbers have a perfect square.
2. After that, you multiply that variable and the whole number and multiply it by two to see if it is a perfect square.
3. Then you just put them into a binomial and square it.
4. If it’s not, just factor it by using the guess and check method.

These two websites can help you with Algebraic solutions!

Algebra Help

Algebra Homework Help — People’s Math!