Tuesday, October 11, 2016

The Buzz Word - October 7, 2016


Dear parents and/or guardians of students at Hopewell,

We are partnering with BrightBytes, an educational data analytics company, in order to learn more about our students’ school and home technology use for learning. We are reaching out to ask you to take part in our questionnaire.

Your participation is essential in helping us form a more complete picture of technology use for learning in our students’ lives. Please know that all of your responses will remain anonymous to protect your privacy and they will help your child's school choose the right technology for their classrooms. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

The last day to complete this questionnaire is Monday, October 10, 2016.

Please go to www.BByt.es/RY7XP

Thank you for taking part in this important initiative!

Sincerely,
Rebecca Haynes,
Principal

Coffee with the Principal (Principal Open Forum):  Have questions about your child's school?  Concerns? Ideas to share?  I will be scheduling some opportunities for parents/guardians to join me for open conversations.  Informal.  No agenda.  Just conversation.  Come have a cup of coffee and let's talk!  Our first Coffee with the Principal will be on Friday, October 14, from 8 AM-9:30 AM, in the Lecture Hall.  Join me!

Free/Reduced Meals Applications
The Free & Reduced Meal application is open.  The application is open the entire year.  The 30 day grace period for students that were on benefits last year expired on 10/4/16, but they can still submit a new application this school year.   A new application must be submitted for every school year. The application is available on line at https://foodservices.roundrockisd.org/free-reduced-meals/

FINE ARTS SCOOP
Vet clinic ­– Monday, October 17th - Band, Choir and Orchestra use this event to make some funds to use in recruiting/community service events


Fall Performances
     Choir - 11/14 Vertical Concerts
     Band – 10/19 Fall Concert                   
     Orchestra -10/14 &15 Region Auditions    10/26 Fall Concert
     Dance - 10/29 Intersection District Show
     Theater - 11/5 One Act Competitions