Thursday, March 9, 2017

The Buzz - March 6-10

DATES TO REMEMBER

3/6 – Symphonic Band UIL Preview Concert @ SPHS Band Hall 7PM-8PM

3/6 - Book Fair in Library All Week

3/6 –Stony Point HS Counselors Meet w/8^th Graders All Week

3/8 – Orchestra UIL March 8 and 9^th @ PAC

3/8 - UIL ACADEMICS AWARD CEREMONY 7:30AM-8:30AM in Café

3/8 – Choir Movie Night 3:30PM-5:30PM in Café

3/9 - Boys and Girls Track Meet @ Cedar Valley

3/10 - Choir Singing National Anthem at Texas Stars Game 7:30PM-10:00PM

3/15 – Hopewell Pizza Night at Papa John’s

3/13 – 3/17 - SPRING BREAK!!!

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From the Principal

Happy Friday Parents!

We are all very excited for Spring Break around here! While a break is always good, we have some business to take care of first. Unfortunately, we are still missing approximately 200 choice sheets from next year’s 7th and 8th graders. The counselors will be meeting with these students today and Monday to assist them in completing their choice sheets, and we would appreciate your support in reminding your child to turn in their choice sheet on Monday if they haven't already. We have given students ample time to complete these, but the time has come for us to know exactly how many students are requesting each class so that we can hire appropriately over the summer. The only schedule changes that will be made during scheduled pick up in August will be for mistakes, such as two PE classes, a missing class, etc. If your child wants to request a schedule change for any other reason, they will need to complete a schedule change request form in the front office during the second week of school. The schedule change committee will meet on the second Friday in September and make decisions on these requests. Thank you for your support.

As the weather gets warmer, the clothing gets smaller. Please remind your children of the dress code, which can be located in the Round Rock ISD Student/Parent Handbook:

https://roundrockisd.org/parents/student-parent-handbooks/

Hopewell will be having a Spring Pep-Rally on Friday, March 10th. During the pep-rally, some teachers and administrators will get “Creamed for a Cause”.

Students will be able to add their spare change in the bucket for the staff member they want to see get a pie in the face. This is always a fun activity and allows us, educators, to have fun and be silly for a good cause. The proceeds from this fund-raiser will go straight to Hopewell's Beautification Process! I am working on making our campus more colorful and inviting and the funds will be used for banners, murals, and paintings. This is an ongoing project which will continue for years to come and will be funded through various fund-raisers throughout the years.

A final shout out to our wonderful PTA volunteers who made our Go-Green event such a success. The students absolutely enjoy this tradition and are working hard to earn the ability to attend. Volunteers are the only way we can make this happen and we appreciate your time, commitment and positive energy. When parents are involved, student success increases. I hope to see many volunteers sharing this event with us next time....be sure to check out the PTA link for opportunities to be involved.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Lynda Garinger M.Ed.

Principal

Monday, December 5, 2016

The Buzz Word - December 2, 2016

Dates to Remember

12/3 - Girls BB B-Team Tournament @ Hopewell

12/3 – Show Choir Disney Review Performance

In the Lecture Hall @ 1:00-2:00 & 3:00-4:00

12/5 –Girl’s BB Game vs Ridgeview/7^th @ Ridgeview

12/6 Choir Winter Concerts @ 6PM (6^th Girl’s and Men’s Choir) @ 7PM (Treble, Honor & Show Choirs)

12/7 – Boys BB vs Ridgeview/7^th @ Ridgeview

12/8 – Girls BB A-Team Tournament @ Hopewell

12/9 – Girls BB B-Team Tournament TBA

12/9-10 – Region Band Clinic @ Connally High School

It’s that time of the year! Please consider donating an “unwrapped” children’s toy to The Texas Baptist Children’s Home. The toy drive will run from December 2, through December 15^th. Please drop off all donations in the front office of Hopewell. Contact Robin LeSane with any questions. Robin_Lesane@roundrockisd.org

UIL Academics Competition

It’s time to sign up for this year’s UIL Academics competition. There are 12 events to choose from!

To students: Do you have a knack for spelling words, working with numbers, problem solving, or using a dictionary? Then, there is an event for you! Perhaps, you enjoy science, social studies, or art? You guessed it! There’s an event for those subjects, too! Or possibly, you have great listening skills? Or you excel at oral reading or impromptu speaking? You won’t want to miss this excellent opportunity to show off your skills!

All grade levels and all abilities are welcome to sign up for any of the events. For a complete list of events and coaches, see table below. For more information about a particular event, please contact the event coach. The UIL Competition date is set for February 25, 2017 at Cedar Valley Middle School, and transportation is provided.

Event Name	Coach	Room #
Art	Ms. Kim & Mr. Gallardo	540 444
Oral Reading	Ms. Maupin	538
Impromptu Speaking	Mrs. Van-Moore	547
Ready Writing	Ms. Alvarez	439
Maps, Graphs, and Charts	Mrs. Barksdale	568
Spelling	Mrs. Fregia	416
Calculator Applications	Mrs. Caldwell	430
Dictionary Skills	Ms. Lane	568
Listening Skills	Ms. Copley	545
Social Studies	Mr. Robertson	560
Science	Ms. McCray	528
Number Sense	Mrs. Burleson	414

PTA BUZZ

Monday, November 14, 2016

The Buzz Word - November 11, 2016

DATES TO REMEMBER

11/14 - Girls BB Game vs C.D. Fulkes / 7th @ C.D. Fulkes

11/15 - Choir Vertical Cluster Concert @ PAC (select ensemble)

11/15 – School Picture Retakes

11/15 - No Place for Hate Conference 7th & 8th Team member

11/17 - Boys BBall vs. C.D. Fulkes / 7th @ C.D. Fulkes

11/17 - Orchestra Region Clinic and Concert / Nov 17th - 19^th

11/18 – 8th Grade to visit Stony Point

11/21 – 11/25 – Thanksgiving Break

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

I have had such a fabulous and busy week! I’ve met so many warm and friendly people. Thank you so much for welcoming me into the Hopewell family. I enjoyed meeting some parents and students last night and sharing my excitement and ideas for our great school. I hope to meet each and every one of you this year, and I’m looking forward to being at Hopewell for many years to come. Have a wonderful weekend!

Lynda Garinger

Principal

COUNSELOR'S CORNER

Would your student like to earn high school credit early?

If your student knows a language other than English, he/she may be eligible to take the AAPPL test to potentially earn high school credit in Foreign Languages. Foreign Language tests offered to Middle School students are: Arabic, French, German, Mandarin Chinese Traditional, Mandarin Chinese Simplified, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

If you think you would benefit from this test and/or would like further details, please contact Ms. Galindo in the counseling office at Maricela_galindo@roundrockisd.org. All students interested in taking the AAPPL test must have a “Consent for Testing Form” signed by a parent or guardian and returned to the Ms. Galindo by November 16, 2016. Testing will take place on December 1^st and December 2^nd.

Spring TAG Testing Request is from 11-14-16 to 12-6-16. Contact Mr. Mohr for more information. 512-464-5220

Band Notes

Please join me in congratulating some outstanding performers from this Saturday at District Band auditions. Though all of our students came a long way and we are proud of their growth, 5 students were recognized as District honorees. In addition to District honors, 12 students will progress to the next round this coming weekend!

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Monday, November 7, 2016

The Buzz Word - November 4, 2016

DATES TO REMEMBER

11/5 - Choir Region Clinic & Concert @ Georgetown HS

11/5 – Band District Auditions

11/8 - Boys Basketball Parent Meeting 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM

11/10 – Meet and Greet Hopewell’s New Principal, Lynda Garinger 5:30 – 6:30

11/10 - Choir Field Trip to Austin Opera 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

11/11 – WEB Dance 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

New Principal Meet and Greet

Please mark your calendars to come meet Hopewell’s new principal, Lynda Garinger on Thursday, November 10thfrom 5:30 to 6:30.

Hopewell Drop off and Pick up - Please use the drive on the south side of the building by the gymnasium for parent drop off and pick up. The front drive can be used for parents dropping off and picking up students with large instruments from the band hall, but all others need to use the south side drive. The driveway on the north side of the building is for buses only. Thank you for your assisting us with smooth drop-offs and pick-ups.

COUNSELOR'S CORNER

The Spring TAG Testing window will OPEN on 11-14-16 and will close on 12-6-16. Registration information is on the School District web page.

Home Access Center Log in

Parents if you already have an account, but can’t remember your user name or password please contact Registrar Mrs. Savina @ kleymer_savina@roundrockisd.org or Counselor Ms. Galindo @ maricela_galindo@roundrockisd.org

First time user only:

Make sure that you have the correct email address on file before registering. If everything is correct follow these steps.

1) Go to Hopewell’s website and click Home Access Center Login under "What's Happening".

2) Once you are in the log in page you will click on “Click here to register for HAC”

3) Once you are there it will ask for the following:

· First name: Try your first name if that doesn't work then try your significant other's first name or both names (EX: Mary & Bob or Mary and Bob)

· Last name: If your significant other has a different last name try inputting that name

· City:

· Zip code:

4) Click Register

5) You will be asked to input a user name and add some security questions. Make sure to follow the directions after that. You should get an email within 24 hours giving you a password.

If you have any questions or still can’t log in please contact Mrs. Savina @ kleymer_savina@roundrockisd.org or Counselor Ms. Galindo @ maricela_galindo@roundrockisd.org

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Friday, October 28, 2016

The Buzz Word - October 28, 2016

DATES TO REMEMBER

10/31 - 7^th FB game vs Ridgeview @ Cedar Ridge HS

10/31 – Volleyball vs Hernandez @ Stony Point HS **5:00PM**

11/1 – 8^th FB Game vs Ridgeview @ Dragon Stadium

11/5 - Choir Region Clinic & Concert @ Georgetown HS

11/5 – Band District Auditions

COUNSELOR'S CORNER

Home Access Center Log in

Parents if you already have an account, but can’t remember your user name or password please contact Registrar, Mrs. Savina @ kleymer_savina@roundrockisd.org or Counselor Ms. Galindo @ maricela_galindo@roundrockisd.org

First time user only:

Make sure that you have the correct email address on file before registering. If everything is correct follow these steps.

1) Go to Hopewell’s website and click Home Access Center Login under "What's Happening".

2) Once you are in the log in page you will click on “Click here to register for HAC”

3) Once you are there it will ask for the following:

· First name: Try your first name if that doesn't work then try your significant other's first name or both names (EX: Mary & Bob or Mary and Bob)

· Last name: If your significant other has a different last name try inputting that name

· City:

· Zip code:

4) Click Register

5) You will be asked to input a user name and add some security questions. Make sure to follow the directions after that. You should get an email within 24 hours giving you a password.

If you have any questions or still can’t log in please contact Mrs. Savina @ kleymer_savina@roundrockisd.org or Counselor Ms. Galindo @ maricela_galindo@roundrockisd.org

Thursday, October 20, 2016

The Buzz Word - Oct. 20, 2016

DATES TO REMEMBER

10/20 - Volleyball Game vs. Walsh @ Walsh

10/21 - High School Band Night @ Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex

10/24 – Progress Reports Go Home!

10/24-10/28 – Red Ribbon Week

10/24 - 7th FB Game vs Cedar Valley @ Dragon Stadium

10/25 - 8th FB Game vs Cedar Valley @ Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex

10/26 - Orchestra Fall Concert 7:00PM

10/26 – Early Release Day @ 1:00PM

10/27 - Volleyball Game vs Grisham @ Grisham MS

10/29 - Intersection Dance Performance @ Raymond E. Hartfield PAC

10/29 - 7th/8th Boys A Cappella Choir Clinic/Concert @ Long Center Downtown Austin

Howdy 6th grade Parents! You made it through your child's first 9 weeks of middle school! As your child's Assistant Principal, I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you and your child at Hopewell. I have met and talked with many of you, but I look forward to continuing the conversations and visits with 6th-grade parents at Hopewell. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me by phone or email.

Keri McCarty - 512-464-5214

keri_mccarty@roundrockisd.org

TECHNOLOGY TIDBITS

Technology Integration is the use of technology tools in content areas in education in order to allow students to apply computer and technology skills to learning and problem-solving. After studying weather in their 8th-grade science classes, students created a weather news broadcast using various technology tools including iPads, Apple TV, and teleprompter app.

Video Broadcast

COUNSELOR’S CORNER

RED RIBBON WEEK

Oct 24, 2016- Oct 28, 2016

DID YOU KNOW? Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Red Ribbon Week®, the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started.

This year’s theme is YOLO. Be Drug Free.® Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week® and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs.

You can also visit the Hopewell Counselor Website at http://hopewellcounselors.weebly.com to learn about specific activities at Hopewell Middle School.

www.redribbon.org

RED RIBBON WEEK

Monday, October 24^th

SAVE THE DAY FROM DRUGS

Come dressed as your favorite superhero

Tuesday, October 25^th

PAIR UP AGAINST DRUGS

Twin day – get a friend and dress the same

Wednesday, October 26^th

RALLY IN RED

Everyone wear red

Thursday, October 27^th

ADDICTED TO LEARNING, NOT DRUGS

Dress as your favorite book character (no masks)

Friday, October 28^th

TEAM UP AGAINST DRUGS

Wear your favorite sports team jersey

Make sure all outfits meet dress code requirements

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Friday, October 14, 2016

The Buzz Word - October 13, 2016

DATES TO REMEMBER

10/17 - 7th FB game vs. Canyon Vista @ Canyon Vista MS

10/17 - Pet Vaccination Clinic 5-7PM

10/18 - 8th FB Game vs. Canyon Vista @ Dragon Stadium

10/18 - 7th grade Vision and Hearing screening

10/18 – Principal Candidate Survey – 6:00PM in the Lecture Hall

10/19 - Band Fall Concert

10/20 - Volleyball Game vs. Walsh @ Walsh

10/21 - High School Band Night @ Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex

10/26 – Early Release Day @ 1:00PM

Don't forget Coffee with the Principal tomorrow morning at 8:00AMin the Lecture Hall!

Opportunity for Feedback: Members of the RRISD leadership team will be on our campus one evening next week to gather feedback and input from our community to help them in the search for a new principal for Hopewell. Please attend this event if you would like to participate.

Date: Tuesday, October 18

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Hopewell Middle School Lecture Hall

TESTING TIDBITS

ALL 8^th GRADERS TAKING THE PSAT ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19^TH IN THE MORNING:

On Wednesday, October 19^th, ALL 8^th graders in RRISD will be taking the 8^th grade version of the PSAT. The PSAT establishes a baseline measurement of your child’s college and career readiness as he or she enters high school. It also provides your child a chance to preview the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) along with other PSAT readiness tests they will be taking in high school. Your child cannot actually prepare or study for this PSAT and these tests are not for a grade nor will affect any class average. Please make sure that your child comes to school having a good breakfast and plenty of rest the night before. If you would like more information on the PSAT 8/9 test, please visit the College Board website at: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-8-9

COUNSELOR'S CORNER

STARS MENTOR PROGRAM

The STARS (Supporting, Teaching, and Reaching Students) Mentor Program is a school-based program encompassing students in grades K-12. The Mentor Program provides an opportunity for business and community volunteers to improve students’ academic attitude and enhance their school experiences by acting as a positive role model, building a friendship, and exploring college and career opportunities.

Students are nominated for a variety of reasons and must have a signed parental approval form on file. Once matched, the mentor and the student meet regularly on campus during the normal schools hours, typically over lunch approximately once a week.

Mentors are screened, trained, and carefully matched with students. After training, mentors are connected with the campus Mentor Coordinator. For more information, please visit the RRISD website.

Home Access Center Log in

First time user only:

Make sure that you have the correct email address on file before registering. If everything is correct follow these steps.

1) Go to Hopewell’s website and click Home Access Center Login under "What's Happening".

2) Once you are in the log in page you will click on “Click here to register for HAC”

3) Once you are there it will ask for the following:

· First name: Try your first name if that doesn't work then try your significant other's first name or both names (EX: Mary & Bob or Mary and Bob)

· Last name: If your significant other has a different last name try inputting that name

· City:

· Zip code:

4) Click Register

5) You will be asked to input a user name and add some security questions. Make sure to follow the directions after that. You should get an email within 24 hoursgiving you a password.

If you have any questions or still can’t log in please contact Mrs. Savina @ kleymer_savina@roundrockisd.org or Counselor Ms. Galindo @ maricela_galindo@roundrockisd.org

Would your student like to earn high school credit early?

If you think you would benefit from this test and/or would like further details, please contact Ms. Galindo in the counseling office at Maricela_galindo@roundrockisd.org by November 16, 2016. Information can also be found on the Hopewell Middle School Counselor’s website.

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