July 30, 2015
Dear Parents,
I cannot believe that it’s the first of August already and that school is only about 20 days away! I think that the older I get, the faster the summers go! I wanted to send you this letter early so you can begin planning for the start of school. Listed below are some dates, events and reminders to definitely put on your calendars prior to Tuesday, August 25th the first day of school for 2015-2016.
School supplies: Please refer to the school supply list broken down by grade level on our school website.
Immunizations: ALL students entering our RRISD must have their shot records up to date. ALL 7th graders must have their immunizations current and on file with Jamie Mayfield our school nurse. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie at: Jamie_mayfield@roundrockisd.
New Student Registration: All new students to Hopewell MS will be able to begin registering their child beginning Tuesday, August 11th -13th 9AM to 2PM andTuesday, August 18th-20th 9AM-2PM in the counselor’s office. You will need to bring proof of residency (utility statement, copy of lease or mortgage contract), immunization records, birth certificate, social security number, and withdrawal form from child’s previous school/or report card stating promoted grade.
Football Equipment Distribution: 8th Graders: Thursday, August 20th from 8:30-11:30AM & 7th Graders: Thursday, August 20th 1:00-4:00PM in the gym area. Make sure that you have your athlete’s physical completed prior to the first day of practice.
WEB 6th grade orientation: will be held on Monday, August 24th from 8:00-Noon in the gym. Please drop off your 6th grader on the East side of the building at the student drop off area. WEB stands for Where Everyone Belongs and you can get more information by Googling the BOMMERANG PROJECT and click on the WEB info link. This will be a terrific start for our incoming 6th graders with the morning events led by our current 8th graders. Our two Teacher Sponsors: Doug Morgan and Jessica Listi have attended extensive training, have spent last spring and this summer planning this event, and will be ready for your 6th graders! Please only drop off your 6th graders and not follow them in—I promise, we’ll take great care of them and get them into the swing of Hopewell school life. We will have a parent meeting starting at 8:30AM in the Lecture Hall. Parents will be able to begin picking up their child’s schedules with their 6th grader beginning at noon until 2PM.
Hornet Hello Event: Schedule & Locker Pick Up, 6th graders may get their ID pictures taken, walk their schedules, re-acquaint with friends.
6th Grade: Noon – 2PM
8th Grade: 2PM-4PM
7th Grade: 4PM-6PM
Open Houses for 2015 school year are now set: We will begin in the cafeteria with a general parent meeting then parents will be released to follow their child’s schedule periods 1-8 for the balance of the evening. Teachers will give a brief 7 minute presentation then parents will move on to the next teacher. We should be finished around 8PM both nights.
7th and 8th grades: Wednesday, September 9th from 6-8PM
6th grade: Wednesday, September 16th from 6-8PM
Again, please make sure that ALL outstanding obligations and immunizations are taken care of prior to Hornet Hello on Monday, August 24th! You will need to satisfy those obligations prior to your child getting their schedule and locker. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Tuesday, August 25th: First Period begins at 8:20AM and the day ends at 3:30PM
Hope you all have a great last few weeks of your summer! See you in a few weeks for the start of another GREAT Hopewell school year!
Sincerely,
Karl Waggoner
Principal-Hopewell MS
