April 15, 2016
Dear Parents,
Calendar of Events for the Week of April 18th-22nd:
Tuesday, April 19th: Spring Picture Day in the Lecture Hall
Thursday, April 21st: Boys and Girls Soccer vs. Walsh @ Hopewell MS
Friday, April 22nd: WEB 6th Grade Dance in the Cafeteria from 6:30-8:00PM
TAG PARENT SURVEY:
If you are a Talented and Gifted parent of a Hopewell TAG student, please take a moment and complete the district's TAG Parent survey. If you have already completed it, thank you!
Here are the links:
Parent survey:
HOPEWELL HONOR BAND PERFORMED IN DALLAS FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH:
The Hopewell Honor Band under the Direction of Kevin Crawford and Sharon Walker performed Friday in Dallas at the Meyerson Symphony Center. They were privileged to learn from the Education Director for the Dallas Symphony at a clinic he gave prior to their performance. I asked several of the students what they thought of that clinic and little tidbits of information and they ALL said the advice and critique of their band was very helpful. The band took the massive stage at2:00PM and performed three of their pieces. I can’t tell you how beautiful and crisp they sounded in the exquisite facility. What a terrific experience for our young blooming musicians to have that opportunity to learn and perform at one of the finest facilities around. They made a great memory Friday and so did the parent chaperones and our directors.
HOPEWELL MS STUDENT HONORED BY THE NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION:
On Saturday, April 9th, the Daniel Coleman Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution announced Hopewell 8th grade student, Kayley Brown, as the chapter winner of this year's American History Essay Contest. She researched the Stamp Act and wrote an essay titled "A Colonial Family's Reaction to the Stamp Act." They recognized her at their monthly meeting and awarded her a certificate. Kayley currently serves as chapter president of Hopewell's Junior Historians club.
HOPEWELL MS YOUNG JR. HISTORIANS TO BE HONORED AT THE April 21st & the May 19th BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS:
The Hopewell Young Jr. Historians will be recognized in May after they participate in the state finals on April 30th. They will be recognized regardless of how they place. The board meetings they will be invited to will be on April 21st & May 19th at7PM. This is a HUGE honor and one that is celebrated at Hopewell MS and RRISD. A very special thanks goes out to Ron Goins, Heather Byrd, Jessica Listi and Jennifer Lovejoy our teacher sponsors for all their hard work with this incredible organization. Great going students and sponsors!
PTA NEWS:
RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION
RRISD Council of PTA's held their final lunch for the 2015/16 School year this week and awarded Membership Prizes on behalf of Texas PTA. Hopewell MS PTA was recognized in the following 10 categories:
Head Start Award - more than 75% of last year’s total have joined OUR PTA by August 31st
Early Bird Award - more than 100% of last years total have joined OUR PTA by September 30th
Honor Roll 250+ Club Award - more than 250 members have joined OUR PTA
Fall Increase Award - Continued growth of OUR PTA by November 30th
Presidents List Award - Have an active PTA with more than 100% of last year’s Membership - We did this on OUR PTA.
Spring Increase Award - Continued growth of OUR PTA by March 31st
Golden Apple Award - 100% of our teachers are members of OUR PTA.
Men are Really Super Award - 50+ Men are members of OUR PTA.
Student Membership Award - 25+ students are members of OUR PTA.
Student Involvement Award - a student is a Board Member on OUR PTA.
RRISD would like our schools to represent for EVERY child in our District when it comes to advocating for our children at the Capitol so we would like to do even better next year.
$8.00 is all it takes to be counted as a voice for our children! Sign up early next year!
Three Members of OUR PTA also received special awards for their services over the last year. Joanne Georgeson, President, Erin Lamkin, Treasurer and Laura Priour, Concessions Chair for the last two years received an award called "Flower in our Garden Award" The award is presented to PTA leaders who demonstrate a willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty in their dedication to fulfilling their positions and who have had a positive impact on PTA. Nominations are welcomed from peers. This award is most appreciated by these ladies who do what they do for the benefit of the kids and not for recognition.
GO GREEN
We celebrated Go GREEN again Friday to recognize our students, Did you know rain or shine we still celebrate with a DJ and a Bounce House for the kids, we will just rearrange somewhat should we need to so the video games can still take place among the more active activities!
ELECTIONS FOR PTA
WE NEED YOU! Hopewell PTA has elections coming up in May to elect the Executive Board for our PTA. We need nominations for the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer!
Do you love to represent and promote? You could be President, support and honor our school within the community and school environment, maintain our existing programs and liaise with the Principal and the Board to share new and exciting ideas. Are you creative as well as organized? Have a few hours a week to spare? WE NEED You!
Could you support the President in their role, follow up on tasks assigned to you in a timely manner, maybe you're interested in changing up the Spirit wear at school? Or supporting someone with Teacher Appreciation? WE NEED YOU!
Are you an attention to detail person? Then maybe Secretary is for you, attend a meeting once a month and take the minutes, type them up and circulate them to all Board Members. Take them manually or bring a laptop and type away during the meeting - it's up to you but WE NEED YOU!
Good with money, happy to 'cook the books' (in an honest way of course)? Oversee all spending on the PTA (while working within a pre-set budget) and report on our financial situation monthly, then WE NEED YOU!
Please email Kelly at hopeandfaith2@msn.com or Joanne at joanne@georgesons.net for more information or just to ask us a question and remember WE NEED YOU!
Do you love to represent and promote? You could be President, support and honor our school within the community and school environment, maintain our existing programs and liaise with the Principal and the Board to share new and exciting ideas. Are you creative as well as organized? Have a few hours a week to spare? WE NEED You!
Could you support the President in their role, follow up on tasks assigned to you in a timely manner, maybe you're interested in changing up the Spirit wear at school? Or supporting someone with Teacher Appreciation? WE NEED YOU!
Are you an attention to detail person? Then maybe Secretary is for you, attend a meeting once a month and take the minutes, type them up and circulate them to all Board Members. Take them manually or bring a laptop and type away during the meeting - it's up to you but WE NEED YOU!
Good with money, happy to 'cook the books' (in an honest way of course)? Oversee all spending on the PTA (while working within a pre-set budget) and report on our financial situation monthly, then WE NEED YOU!
Please email Kelly at hopeandfaith2@msn.com or Joanne at joanne@georgesons.net for more information or just to ask us a question and remember WE NEED YOU!
MARATHON KIDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The area PTAs have been asked to supply volunteers for the Marathon Kids Event. It is to be held on Saturday, April 30th from 9:00 am to Noon at Round Rock High School Dragon Stadium. Please click this sign-up link to volunteer. They are expecting over 1000 students at this event. Thank you!
LABELS FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM & BOXTOPS
As you may have heard – the Labels for Education program is coming to a close …. The GOOD NEWS is we were able to accumulate over 12,000 points which we used to purchase 3 GIANT BOXES of colored markers for the art teachers (a BOX for each grade level) & 3 boxes of 8 regulation size balls (2 football, 2 soccer, 2 volleyball & 2 basketballs) Each grade level assistant principal will be given a BOX to be used during the FREE time at lunch hour. This is a definite WIN-WIN – everyone gets to enjoy all your hard work of clipping and sending those labels in over the year. THANK YOU so much for your SUPPORT!
Keep clipping those “BOXTOPS” though and save up for back to school contest in the fall and check out BTFE.com for great sweepstakes to WIN even MORE boxtops PLUS they have great coupons & recipes!!!!!
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
We will be showing our support for our Teachers in May this year from 16th - 20th. Monday, Wednesday and
We will be showing our support for our Teachers in May this year from 16th - 20th. Monday, Wednesday and
We will be calling for parent involvement on Wednesday when we will donate a Dessert Buffet for the Staff during lunch. Watch out for a sign-up coming soon and sign up as your way to SUPPORT.
Have a great weekend!
Karl
