Jaguar Families,
The holiday season is almost here! As we approach November and December, we want to let you know that Hobbs has resources to help if you need it.
Thanksgiving Meal Assistance:
If you’re struggling to provide a Thanksgiving meal, we’ve partnered with Woodbine Church to deliver a full meal to your home—completely free! All you'll need to do is cook it. To sign up, click here: https://tinyurl.com/383uywss.
Note: This is only available to families receiving free or reduced lunch. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 29th by 2:30 PM.
Other Resources Available:
Hobbs also has many other resources to support families, especially when it comes to feeding students. We’ve partnered with Feeding the Gulf Coast and offer a fully stocked food pantry for students and their families. If you’d like your student to receive weekend food backpacks, please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/mtmsnff2.
We’re Here to Help:
If you need anything, please reach out to our guidance department at HansenR@santarosa.k12.fl.us or HodgeC@santarosa.k12.fl.us. Don’t go hungry this holiday season—or anytime! We’re happy to help.
In Mr. Leard’s science classes, our students kicked off a new learning adventure with the SLAT method, and it’s been amazing to see them dive deep into inquiry, collaboration, and critical thinking! 👏
We started by exploring the SLAT framework—using Agree/Disagree cards, Summarizing Thinking mats, and team roles to practice clear communication and argumentation. 💬💡 The big question of the day: “What animal makes the best pet and why?” 🐶🐱 Students worked together, voiced their opinions, and learned how to respectfully challenge each other's ideas.
Today, the focus shifted to team-building as students created their own team norms. They worked in groups to establish expectations around collaboration, active listening, and respectful dialogue. These norms will be key in creating a supportive and productive classroom environment as we dive deeper into the content this week. 👫🤝
By the end of the week, students will be using the SLAT method to tackle real content-based questions, putting everything they’ve learned into practice. 🚀 Stay tuned for more updates as they continue to grow their WICOR skills—Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading! 📚✨
WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading) strategies make learning engaging, meaningful, and fun—and at Hobbs, this is the type of hands-on, rigorous learning your students will experience! 🙌📚🔑
Jaguar students, the Hope Squad meeting that was recently canceled has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 22nd. See Ms. Hodge for more information.
Jaguar students and families, we are excited to announce our first after school dance of the year!
Hobbs will be hosting a Happy Halloween dance on Friday, October 24th. The dance will be right after school, until 4 PM. Tickets will be on sale October 20th – October 23rd. Tickets for the dance are $5. Presold concession tickets will also be available ($2/each). Students can buy tickets for sodas, candy, and chips. We will have a variety to choose from at the dance.
Finally, any student can purchase a ticket to wear their Halloween costume to school that day (all costumes must be school appropriate). Costume tickets will be sold at the same time as dance tickets, $2 for a costume ticket. Please see the file attached for the Halloween dress up expectations.
School spirit is one of the things that makes Hobbs Middle School so special! Participating in events like the Homecoming Parade helps build pride, unity, and lifelong memories for our students.
If your student enjoys showing their school pride and getting involved, encourage them to consider joining one of our school spirit organizations next year — such as Band or SGA.
And a huge congratulations to our Student Government Association (SGA) for winning Most Creative Float at this year’s parade! Way to represent Hobbs Middle with pride and imagination!
WICOR in Action: ESOL & World Languages Collaboration
At Hobbs Middle School, 8th grade students can take Spanish 1 for high school credit through our broadcast classroom, taught by Mrs. Mahoney at Holley-Navarre Middle School and supported locally by Mrs. Mayes. For Hispanic Heritage Month, students used WICOR strategies—Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading—to research and present on inspiring Hispanic figures.
They collaborated with James, one of our ESOL students, who helped them practice in both English and Spanish, offering pronunciation tips and encouragement. This project showcased how WICOR connects students across programs and builds real-world communication skills!
WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading) strategies make learning engaging, meaningful, and fun—and at Hobbs, this is the type of hands-on, rigorous learning your students will experience! 🙌📚🔑
Ms. Boling is the Hobbs Middle in-school suspension supervisor. In this vital role, she works daily with some of our most challenging students, providing the structure, guidance, and encouragement they need to reflect on their choices and grow. Her calm, positive demeanor turns difficult moments into opportunities for learning, and her ability to connect with students helps them feel supported while still holding them accountable.
Also, she’s just the most positive, kind person. If you’ve met Ms. Boling, you know—she’ll brighten your day. She treats everyone with respect and warmth, creating a welcoming environment for students, staff, and families alike.
Ms. Boling, thank you for all you do for Hobbs. Congratulations on this recognition, you’ve earned it!
💖 Help Keep Creativity Alive! 🎨
Jaguar business and community partners, we need your help! Our Crafting Club gives students a space to create, connect, and express themselves — a place where imagination and friendship come together. But creativity isn’t cheap! ✂️✨
Craft supplies like yarn, fabric, glue, and paint add up quickly. And with school budgets stretched thinner than ever, programs like Crafting Club — while deeply meaningful — are often the first to face cuts when funds run short.
That’s why we need your help. Every donation, no matter the amount, helps us provide the materials our students need to design, build, and imagine. Your support ensures that creativity continues to have a home at Hobbs Middle School.
🪡 Ways to Give:
• Checks: Payable to Hobbs Middle School (note “Crafting Club”)
• Cash: Directly to Mrs. Shackle, club sponsor
• Online: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHW3OJWSY0456G_ZZ68IACCDOSMMVK
Together, we can keep the arts — and creativity — thriving for our students. 💕
Hey Hobbs Students! 👋
Our tutoring program starts today! 🎉
We’ve got after-school sessions Monday–Thursday for extra help in math, science, language arts, and social studies.
Need a boost? Want to raise those grades? 💪
Sign up today using the attached form!
In Ms. Kratz’s 6th grade math class, students practiced multiplying and dividing fractions with a game of Battle MyMath Ship. Working in teams, they solved problems to score “Hits” or “Misses” and used peer error analysis to correct mistakes. Students had fun while strengthening critical math skills. The activity showcased WICOR strategies: Collaboration, as students worked together to solve and check problems; Inquiry, as they questioned errors and searched for better strategies; and Organization, as they tracked game play and structured their work for accuracy.
WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading) strategies make learning engaging, meaningful, and fun—and at Hobbs, this is the type of hands-on, rigorous learning your students will experience! 🙌📚🔑
📸 Reminder: Tomorrow is Picture Day!
All students will have their photos taken for the yearbook. Order forms were already sent home with your student if you’d like to purchase pictures. If your student did not bring their form home, no worries—they can ask the photographers for one tomorrow.
If your student is absent, make-up picture day will be Friday, October 31st.
In Ms. Ratajczyk’s class, students explored geometric transformations through a WICOR-focused lesson. They began by writing about how shapes change under translations, reflections, and rotations, then inquired into the difference between rigid and non-rigid motions. Through collaboration at six hands-on stations, they matched vocabulary, plotted coordinates, and identified transformations, while organization and reading skills were reinforced as students used their notes to guide learning.
WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading) strategies make learning engaging, meaningful, and fun—and at Hobbs, this is the type of hands-on, rigorous learning your students will experience! 🙌📚🔑
📚 Extra Help is Here! Join Our Title I Tutoring Program! 📚
Hobbs Middle is excited to offer free tutoring for any student who wants extra support! Students can work directly with expert teachers in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies to strengthen skills, get help with assignments, and build confidence.
✅ Multiple sessions available each week
✅ Attend as many sessions as needed
✅ Small group support with subject-area teachers
Important Reminders:
• Starts Monday, October 6th!
• Families must sign up for students to attend.
• Students must be picked up by 4:00 PM (transportation not provided).
• Consistent attendance is required.
Tutoring Schedule:
• ELA: Mondays – Room 38
• Science: Tuesdays – Room 910
• Social Studies: Wednesdays – Room 807
• Math: Tuesdays – Room 20 & Thursdays – Room 13
📄 Return your signed form to your teacher or the front office to register!
Let’s work together to support your child’s success! 🌟
Our cross country meet that was scheduled for Thursday, September 25th at King Middle was canceled due to weather. The meet has now been rescheduled for Thursday, October 2nd.
Thank you for your flexibility and continued support—see you at the meet!
Go Jaguars! 🐾
This week in Ms. Ridgeway’s class, students participated in a WICOR-focused activity designed to strengthen their critical reading and collaboration skills while analyzing the short story The Banana Tree. As part of this lesson, students worked in teams to complete a 3-2-1 Summary, which included:
• 3 examples of personification found in the story and how each helped create the mood,
• 2 connections between the text and the real world, and
• 1 sentence explaining the author’s use of symbolism.
After completing their summaries, students took part in a gallery walk, allowing them to view and reflect on the work of their classmates. This interactive component encouraged thoughtful discussion, peer feedback, and multiple perspectives on the text.
WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading) strategies make learning engaging, meaningful, and fun—and at Hobbs, this is the type of hands-on, rigorous learning your students will experience! 🙌📚🔑
Hands-on learning in Mrs. Moore’s science class today! 🧪 Students created their own distance-time graphs by walking to set points, timing their partners, and counting strides. This activity put WICOR into action—collaborating with peers, organizing data, and writing about their results—all while making math and science concepts come to life!
WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading) strategies make learning engaging, meaningful, and fun—and at Hobbs, this is the type of hands-on, rigorous learning your students will experience! 🙌📚🔑
Ms. Weekley, our outstanding ESE Inclusion and Learning Strategies teacher, is the perfect choice for this honor. Once a student here at Hobbs Middle School, she has returned to pay it forward to a new generation of learners. Her creativity, passion, and unwavering advocacy for students make her a true champion in the classroom.
She inspires not only her students but also her colleagues, serving as a regular source of motivation and guidance. We are so fortunate to have such a phenomenal teacher at Hobbs Middle School. Thank you, Ms. Weekley, for everything you do to make learning meaningful, engaging, and inspiring every day! 🌟
Please help our Hobbs Band raise funds for much needed school-owned instrument purchases, new music, scholarshipped instruments, and needed band room equipment. The band is once again selling their gourmet popcorn flavors online now through October 20th, delivered to your door. Simply see your favorite Hobbs Band member so they get credit for the sale, or click the link below to make your order go directly to the band account. The link also has a donate option for anyone wishing 100% of proceeds to go to the band account.
https://poppinpopcornonline.com/store/store.php?sID=WWIDHY
Thank you for supporting our Hobbs Band students!
Attention Students and Families:
The cross country meet scheduled for this afternoon at King Middle has been cancelled due to weather. All students will follow their normal transportation routes home after school.
Students who need to make alternative arrangements to get home should report to the front office.
A rescheduled date for the meet is being determined and will be communicated once confirmed.
Thank you for your understanding.