January 29, 2016
Dear Parents,
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1ST-5TH:
Monday, February 1st: Boys BBALL vs. Chisholm Trail 5:30PM. 7th Home/8th Away
Wednesday, February 3rd: Early Release 1:30PM/Staff In-Service 1:30-4:00PM
Wednesday, February 3rd: Stony Point HS Academy Night for 8th grade parents and students 6-7:30PM
Wednesday, February 3rd: Girls BBALL vs. Chisholm Trail 5:30PM. 7th Home/8th Away
Friday, February 5th: Hopewell hosted Boys BBall Tournament 5:30-8:30PM
Attachments:
I AM THAT GIRL CLUB HAD A VISITOR AT THEIR CLUB MEETING ON TUESDAY:
Thirty members of The I Am That Girl Club had a surprise visit on Tuesday from their inspiration Alexis Jones. Alexis was scheduled to Skype from Los Angeles but was in town so made a special surprise visit after school and did a presentation to help our girls promote self-confidence, empowerment, and a healthy self-image. At the conclusion of her presentation, she answered a series of questions from the girls and signed autographs. If you would like more information on this important initiative and girl’s movement please go to: www.alexisjones.com or www.iamthatgirl.com Alexis has expanded her message to include a presentation to college and professional sports teams on how to appropriately treat women. She has spoken to the University of Iowa, Texas, USC, and Florida men’s football teams to name a few.
CHEERLEADING PARENT MEETING FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR:
Is your child interested in being a Hopewell Cheerleader for the 2016-2017school year? Come to the informational meeting on Monday, February 8th at 6:00 pm in the lecture hall to get the details of how to apply for the Hopewell cheer squad for next year. It is required that you and your student attend this meeting if you would like to apply. Questions: email Ms. Kosh at kelley_kosh@roundrockisd.
TWITTER
Karl Waggoner our principal is on Twitter@KarlWaggoner. Follow me for interesting Hopewell school life events and photos throughout the school year with some personal touches as well.
STONY POINT HIGH SCHOOL 8TH GRADE PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT ON INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH FROM 7:00-8:00PM IN THE HOPEWELL CAFETERIA:
This evening is designed to provide both 8th grade parents and students information on the Stony Point HS International Baccalaureate (IB) program that is offered. If you are interested or think you might be interested this would be a great opportunity to gain some insights into the IB program to help you make that decision. Thanks!
MIDDLE SCHOOL 101 5TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT:
On Tuesday, February 9th, we will hold our second annual 5th grade parent/student night in the Hopewell MS cafeteria and lower commons areas. ALL Hopewell feeder elementary 5thgrade students and their parents are invited to join us that evening from 6:00-7:30PM to hear about the core academic course choices, elective choices, and to mingle and chat with our elective teachers about their course. We will start out with a general meeting in the cafeteria then adjourn to the lower commons where Hopewell elective staff will be there to help with elective choices.
STONY POINT HS 8th GRADE PARENT ACADEMY NIGHT @ HOPEWELL MS 6:00-7:30PM IN THE CAFETERIA
Mr. Johnson, one of the Stony Point HS Assistant Principals will be here along with Academy Directors to discuss with you and your 8th grader information on the five Academies next Wednesday night, February 3rd from 6:00-7:30PM in the Hopewell cafeteria. Did you know that your 8th grader will need an endorsement to graduate? What are some of the supporting programs and courses that are offered at SPHS? Did you know that Stony Point offers welding, computer maintenance, and has the only solar car racing team in Central Texas? Come spend some time next Wednesday evening and find out some answers to those questions and much more. Thanks!
REMINDERS and EXPECTATIONS FOR OUR STUDENTS REGARDING: Hover Skateboards, Cell Phones, Books to Advisory/Class, Homework completion
We are making announcements in the morning this week for the following that we want to remind our students about.
- For safety reasons, beginning immediately, battery powered hover skateboards will not be allowed to be brought to school or used on Hopewell MS grounds. This item is to be left at home.
- Please remember that your cell phones are to be turned off and put away during instructional time during all your classes throughout the school day unless it is being used for instructional purposes with teacher permission. We want you as students to concentrate on the information your teachers are teaching you and not on your cell phones. Students that have cell phones out during class-time without teacher permission will have them picked up by your teacher and taken to the office. Your parent will be called and will need to pick up your cell phone in order for you to get it back. Teachers, please remind your students today in your classes regarding this cell phone policy. Cell phones out in class are a distraction to both you and the other students.
- Remember to bring your library or a book from home to Advisory during our designated reading days and also to your classes to read in case you get finished with your required class work before the bell rings. This is not optional. Teachers, please reinforce this with your students in your advisories and classes today. Please inform your grade level Assistant Principal during Kid Day on Mondays any students that consistently don't have their books in Advisory.
- Lastly, it's important that you complete and turn in all assigned homework in all your classes. Homework is meant to practice skills you have learned in your classes in order to prepare you for learning checks such as quizzes, projects and tests. Homework is also used as a way to finish up daily work not finished in class. Incomplete homework will negatively affect your grade and test performance. We offer Homework Hive after school Monday's through Thursdays for any students that need a quiet place at school to complete their homework. Ask your grade level Assistant Principal for Homework Hive information and room numbers.
PTA NEWS:
Are you ready for the next BOXTOPS contest in February? - “SOARING HIGH with BOXTOPS” starts Feb 8th– 26th. This time the contest will REWARD the TOP 3 STUDENTS in “EACH” GRADE level. ANYONE turning in 50 valid boxtops gets a small prize and a kite up on the game wall. Please make sure to put your name & teachers name on your boxtops bag when you turn them in. Who wants to win a PRIZE? ….turn in your boxtops and when you hit 50 you get a kite. The more boxtops you turn in the higher your kite goes and in the END, we will see who has SOARED the highest. Check out SAMS CLUB for bonus BOX TOPS !!!!! Their Bonus BOX TOPS promotion is ALL year long: 100 BONUS box tops for every 3 box top items purchased. Turn your receipt in when the contest starts or you can process it yourself. Either way, it's a BONUS and money for the school.
http://www5.samsclub.com/
http://www5.samsclub.com/
Will you SHOPAROO ????? This is an easy way to raise MONEY for Hopewell. Download a FREE phone app from your app store and ALL you have to do is take a picture of any receipt and push send. Grocery stores, CVS, Walgreens, Target, Sam's Club, Costco to name a few - all earn points. Restaurants and other stores like JC Penney & Home Depot EARN a sweepstakes entry. Every month Shoparoo draws 1 receipt and that school wins $1,000. Hopewell would LOVE to put that money to GOOD use. We are up to 72,000 Roo points = $140.00. Currently, we have 68 supporters doing a fantastic job raising FREE money for Hopewell BUT we would LOVE to have MORE! http://app.shoparoo.
Do You Work for a STEAM Company? RRISD is looking for community partners who would like to help out at the upcoming STEAM Conference on Saturday, February 27th from 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The purpose of the conference is to increase student exposure to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math beyond the classroom; encourage interest in new and upcoming technologies; explore STEAM careers; and allow for student collaboration within the district. Assistance can be provided by setting up a company booth with an interactive activity or hands-on demonstration, donating a prize, judging and providing supplies for a team challenge, or providing items for registration bags. If your organization is interested, sign up at https://goo.gl/VMtWCl by Monday, Feb. 1st. Click on the attachment to Waggoner’s Word for additional details and contact RRISDYouthInSTEAM@
We Need Help with Basketball Concessions
Hello, Hornet Parents. Please click on the link below to help out with basketball concessions. If you have a child on A team, you can help out while B team is playing and vice versa. Thank you!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/
Hello, Hornet Parents. Please click on the link below to help out with basketball concessions. If you have a child on A team, you can help out while B team is playing and vice versa. Thank you!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/
Have a great weekend!
Enjoy the great weather—what a nice gift this time of the year!
Enjoy the great weather—what a nice gift this time of the year!
Karl
