Waggoner's Word - March 24, 2016

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Dear Parents,

Calendar of Events for the Week of March 28^th-April 1^st:

Tuesday, March 29^th: 8^th Grade Math STAAR and 7^th Grade Writing STAAR testing all morning.

Wednesday, March 30^th: 8^th Grade Reading STAAR and 7^th Grade Accelerated Math STAAR testing all morning

Friday, April 1^st: Principal’s Coffee: Annie Drake, Family Counselor and Author with be in the Library from 9-10:30AM

Friday, April 1^st: PTA Sponsored School Dance.  6^th grade from 6-7:30PM & 7^th and 8^thgrades from 7:30-9:00PM

MORATORIUM ON BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR STAAR TESTING:

Parents, we will not be having any before or after school activities (this includes athletics, fine arts, and tutorials) for 7^th and 8^th graders only for the upcoming STAAR testing Tuesday and Wednesday of next week according to the following schedule:

Monday, March 28^th: No after school activities

Tuesday, March 29^th: No before or after school activities

Wednesday, March 30^th: No before school activities

Please make sure that you give your Hopewell Hornets a great breakfast the morning of the tests.  On testing days, breakfast is FREE to all students! Start your day off right with a delicious meal in the cafeteria and then go ace those exams! Remember, free breakfast for all students on testing days.  Also make sure that they get a good night’s sleep as well Monday and Tuesday nights.  This will help make sure that they are at their absolute best for the STAAR tests. 

PRINCIPAL’S COFFEE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1^ST FROM 9-10:30 AM IN THE LIBRARY:

Annie Drake, family counselor and author will in our library at the above time to talk about the ins and outs of raising a teen.  She will be talking about how to bridge that delicate gap of your teen or pre-teen striving for independence yet needing those assurances from you.  Some days they are so pleasant and other days you’re not sure who that person is! Believe me I know-I have an 18 year old daughter!  Hope to see you all! ANNIE DRAKE Principal's Coffee flyer (4).pdf

The Round Rock Empty Bowls Student Advisory Board Food Drive runs from March 21-April 8, 2016:

Students, faculty and community are encouraged to bring food donations from March 21-April 8, 2016.  

Most Needed Items to Collect

• Canned vegetables - corn and green beans are the most popular• Canned fruit• Canned soup• Top Ramen• Peanut Butter• Macaroni ‘n cheese• Canned meat and tuna• Pasta - spaghetti, macaroni• Rice and pinto beans• Cereal• Toilet paper• Diapers

On April 8th, each campus student council is asked to report their number of items total via a Google Drive document that will be available at: http://emptybowlsroundrock.com/

At the Festival on Saturday, April 9, 2016 the single top total in each category: Elementary, Middle and High School will be awarded an artistic trophy to the winning campus for the next year.

Collection boxes will be picked up with all donations from campuses on 4/11-4/12.

Please email Robin LeSane-7^th Grade ELA teacher and Hopewell Empty Bowls sponsor:robin_lesane@roundrockisd.org if you have any questions. We are asking that each Hornet bring in as many cans of food as they can.  We would like to have each child bring in 5-10 cans and give them to their advisory teacher or drop them off in the boxes provided in the main office.  Thanks so much for your support and participation in this important project.        Please let me know if there are questions.

Warm regards,

Tim Lowke

Assistant Director of Visual & Performing Arts
National Board Certified Teacher - Art EAYA
Past President / Texas Art Education Association
Region 13 North VASE Director

ph. 512-464-5931

PTA INFORMATION REGARDING PTA OFFICERS:

Dear Hopewell Families, 

The time has come to elect the Officers to serve on the PTA Executive Committee for the 2016-2017 school year.  A Nominating Committee consisting of three people has been formed to select a Slate of Officers to present to the PTA for election. 

We would like your input in recommending PTA officers for the 2016-2017 school year. 

The positions available for election include:  

• President serves as the presiding officer of the Local PTA and over executive board and membership meetings. The president directs the affairs of the association in cooperation with the other members of the executive board for a term of one year.  More information is available here:  http://www.txpta.org/my-pta/leaders/president/
• Vice President, Serve as aide-to-the-president. Steps up in the absence of the President.
• Secretary has the important task of maintaining the records of the PTA. Accuracy, dependability and promptness are great qualities of a Secretary. By ensuring all orders of business are running smoothly throughout each meeting, the secretary plays a key role in the success of your PTA.  For more information on this role click here:http://www.txpta.org/my-pta/leaders/secretary/
• Treasurer has the task of keeping track of all funds that come in and out of your PTA. You are an important in your PTA because your members and fellow officers depend on you and your expertise in all things financial. Budgets, taxes and dues are a few items you will be handling throughout the year.  For more information click here:http://www.txpta.org/my-pta/leaders/treasurer/

The PTA serves as a liaison between the Hopewell parents, students, teachers, and administration. We have a strong, goal oriented PTA, and it is important for our children, that we continue the great work that our PTA has done.  It is fundamental to our organization that we fill these positions with interested and dedicated parents who are committed to the well-being of our students, staff & families. 

***If you are interested in one of these positions or know someone who is worthy of nomination, please respond no later than April 22, 2016 to the committee via email athopeandfaith2@msn.com

If you are interested, but need more information, feel free to contact one of the current PTA officers.

Joanne Georgeson (President) Email: joanne@georgesons.net

Erin Lamkin (Treasurer) erinlamkin@gmail.com

Thank you,

TvE PTA Nominating Committee

PTA "BACK TO THE 90'S" SPRING DANCE IS NEXT FRIDAY!

What's the 411?  The 6th grade dance is from 6pm – 7:30pm.  6th graders will need to enter through the doors at Car Drop Off and be picked up at the front of the school at 7.30pm thus allowing 7th and 8th Graders to be able to enter thru Car Drop Off while the 6th Graders are exiting. 

The 7th/8th Grade Dance is from 7:30pm - 9pm.  They will enter and exit through the Car Drop Off.  Tickets go on sale Wednesday, March 30th and will also be sold at the door.

The Theme is 90's - think Spice Girls or Madonna, Beverley Hills 90210 or Mean Girls, Nirvana and Grunge or Backstreet Boys, NSync or Ricky Martin.  Think the rise of the Internet and computer games like Super Mario Bros and Doom or Quake.  Our students are internet savvy - get on Google and see what you can find!  It's going to be so PHAT!

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2016-17 PTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

We would like your input in recommending officers for the 2016-17 school year.  Please click on the attached file for the positions available and for more information. 

It is fundamental to our organization that we fill these positions with interested and dedicated parents who are committed to the well-being of our students, staff & families. 

If you are interested in one of these positions or know someone who is worthy of nomination, please respond no later than April 22, 2016 to the committee via email at hopeandfaith2@msn.com.

WE WANT YOU TO SHOPAROO!

SPRING BREAK is OVER ...... but DON'T throw away those receipts just yet!  If they are less than 2 weeks old you can still SNAP a picture of them & earn ROO points =  $$$$$ for HOPEWELL.  With 70 supporters ( snappers ) we are almost at 200,000 Roo points = 200.00   We need YOUR help though to GET there!!  This is the EASIEST way to raise money for HOPEWELL.  Download the FREE phone app today!!!  https://app.shoparoo.com/r/nonk5922

MISSING SOMETHING?  CHECK THE LOST & FOUND

Stop by before April 14th. Anything left after that will be donated to the District Clothing Closet. 

Hope everyone has a wonderful three day weekend!  Enjoy the great spring weather!
 

Karl

Twitter@KarlWaggoner

Junior Police Academy Flier  Junior Police Academy.pdf

Waggoner's Word - March 4, 2016

March 4, 2016

Dear Parents,

Calendar of Events for the Week of March 7^th-11^th:

Monday, March 7^th-Friday, March 11^th: Book Fair in the library all week

Wednesday, March 9^th: Orchestra UIL competition at the RRISD PAC.  Philharmonic @ 8:45, Symphonic @ 4:30PM

Thursday, March 10^th: UIL Symphonic Band Competition @ Georgetown PAC at Georgetown HS 4:55PM

Thursday, March 10^th: 7^th/8^th Boys and Girls Track vs. Hernandez 4-8PM @ Deerpark MS

Monday, March 14^th-18^th: Spring Break-Student/Staff Holiday

BOOK FAIR IN THE LIBRARY:

The library will have its spring book fair during the week of March 7-11. There will be a variety of books, posters, school supplies, and much more.   The book fair will be open from 7:50-4:00 every day.  Students will have the opportunity to visit the library before school, after school, and during advisory.  Parents are welcome to shop anytime throughout the day.  Contact Mrs. McLaughlin at 512-464-5222 or visit the library website for more information.

PRINCIPAL’S COFFEE:

HELP ME! I HAVE A TEENAGER!! THE NITTY GRITTY GUIDE TO PARENTAL SANITY P0RESENTATION BY ANNIE DRAKE:

Please join us on Friday, April 1^st for an important presentation by a family counselor and author Annie Drake in the Lecture Hall from 9:00AM -10:30AM.  Annie will have her book on sale for $15 if you would like to purchase one for a reference as you navigate through the teenage years with your child.  She will talk about social media, how sleep deprivation affects your teen’s behavior and academic performance, how to talk to your teen and relate to their world, how to be a parent and not just a friend.  Certainly our children need us to be loving and present in their lives but they also need boundaries, rules, and expectations.  Annie will help answer some of these difficult questions that you might have to help you become closer to your teen. Please join us for a great presentation and discussion the first day of April! THAT’S NO JOKE!

8^th GRADE END OF THE YEAR FIELD TRIP INFORMATION:

Our 8^th graders will be having an end of year field trip on Friday, May 27^th to Spare Time, TX located in Pflugerville, TX. Students will have unlimited bowling, laser tag, arcades, and video games and lunch will be provided. The cost is $25 (cash or check – made out to Hopewell Middle School, all checks must have a valid drivers license number and a phone number). Money and permission forms are due on Friday, April 9^th and should be turned in to Ms. Moyer in room 549. Students will need to meet specified behavior and academic criteria to be eligible to attend the trip. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Moyer atKristina_Moyer@roundrockisd.org.

DESTINATION IMAGINATION TEAM HOPEWELL:

Best of luck to our two Hopewell Destination Imagination teams as they compete this Saturday at Vista Ridge HS.  Our two teams are sponsored by Heather Byrd, Hopewell 6th grade Language Arts teacher and TAG coordinator.  Our students will be competing in various intellectual challenges against middle schools from all over central Texas.  Good luck Hornets!

PTA NEWS:

Go GREEN last Friday was another great event for the kids with lots of music, dancing, activities and a wonderful sunny day for the students to get outside and have some fun.  Thanks to those volunteers who came and helped man the event.  PTA is proud to continue to support this event and the associated Spirit Sticks the kids receive for achieving Go GREEN.

Healthy Living Celebration:

This Saturday from noon to 3p is the Healthy Living Celebration at Purple Sage Elementary. Bring the family out for rock wall climbing, mechanical bull, dancing, board breaking contest, yoga, obstacle course, facials, massages, cross fit, sports drills, medical screenings, reflexology, and healthy cooking demonstrations.  Bring your bike for a free safety check. An ADVENTURE RUN begins at 12:30 with prizes for the top finishers.  Come and have some healthy fun this weekend! 

Flyers: Healthy Lifestyles PTA.pdf          SpanishHealthy Lifestyles PTA.pdf

Spirit Sticks:

Ask your student if they love their spirit sticks collection and if they want to be able to buy more?  If the answer is YES, then let them know that we will be selling them at the PTA funded school dance to be held on April 1st.  This will be the start of selling through the Concessions Stand and will continue next year at all home games when the Concessions Stand is open.

April 1st PTA Dance:

Put the date on your calendar for the PTA School Dance to be held on April 1st for 6th, 7th and 8th Grades.  The theme is yet to be decided but we have booked the DJ and the Photo Booth and we are planning another great night for all our students to enjoy!  Stay tuned for more details!

March General PTA Meeting:

The General PTA Meeting was held this morning (Friday, March 4th) and the Nominating Committee for the PTA Board for 2016/17 school year was formed.  This committee will be calling for nominations over the next few weeks for Elections to take place in May 2016.  If you have any interest in helping out and holding a Board Position on PTA for the next school year, please keep an eye out for when the call for nominations starts and send your name to the Committee.  PTA is a fulfilling and much appreciated volunteer activity and the school needs you!

BOXTOPS: 

Soaring with BOXTOPS Contest ended on Feb 26 and we want to thank ALL the people who clipped boxtops and the parents who did the Sams Club promotion.  We were able to raise almost 400.00 and there were 24 sweet treat cup winners.   The overall winners were Melissa Rangel in Grade 6, Justin Gilbert in Grade 7 who was also the overall winner w 360 boxtops & Ryan Heaps in Grade 8.  Way to raise the bar hornets – this year we brought the most boxtops.

THE LABELS for EDUCATION PROGRAM is coming to an END so Hopewell will no longer be collecting the labels.  We have accumulated over 13,000 points which we will use to buy basketballs & footballs & soccer balls for the kids to use during free time at lunch.  We will also use some of the points to purchase art supplies like markers or colored pencils. 

 TYSON LABELS:

We are in need of Tyson Labels and need 36 more.  You need a total of 100 labels before you can turn them in and be processed.  If you could PLEASE just drop them off in the BOXTOPS bin in the front office or have them place them in the PTA’s box – labeled Denise Rangel.   

 SHOPAROO:

With just 70 supporters we are continuing to raise money for Hopewell.  This free phone app is so easy to do.  Just snap those receipts & Shoparoo does the rest & Hopewell reaps the benefits.  We are currently at just under 90,000 Roo points which is $180.00   If we got 10 more supporters we could quickly raise that amount to 100,000 Roo points in no time.  Questions please feel free to email DRangel01@hotmail.com 

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Flyer:  Stony Point Tiger Baseball 2016 Flyer (1).pdf

Have a great weekend!

Karl