Monday, March 28, 2016

Waggoner's Word - March 24, 2016



Thursday, March 24, 2016

Dear Parents,
Calendar of Events for the Week of March 28th-April 1st:
Tuesday, March 29th: 8th Grade Math STAAR and 7th Grade Writing STAAR testing all morning.
Wednesday, March 30th: 8th Grade Reading STAAR and 7th Grade Accelerated Math STAAR testing all morning
Friday, April 1st: Principal’s Coffee: Annie Drake, Family Counselor and Author with be in the Library from 9-10:30AM
Friday, April 1st: PTA Sponsored School Dance.  6th grade from 6-7:30PM & 7th and 8thgrades 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 7th and 8th graders only for the upcoming STAAR testing Tuesday and Wednesday of next week according to the following schedule:
Monday, March 28th: No after school activities
Tuesday, March 29th: No before or after school activities
Wednesday, March 30th: 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 1ST 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-7th 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

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
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