Monday, November 14, 2016

The Buzz Word - November 11, 2016



DATES TO REMEMBER
11/14 - Girls BB Game vs C.D. Fulkes / 7th @ C.D. Fulkes
11/15 - Choir Vertical Cluster Concert @ PAC (select ensemble)
11/15 – School Picture Retakes                                                                                                        
11/15 No Place for Hate Conference 7th & 8th Team member
11/17 - Boys BBall vs. C.D. Fulkes / 7th @ C.D. Fulkes
11/17 Orchestra Region Clinic and Concert / Nov 17th - 19th
11/18 – 8th Grade to visit Stony Point
11/21 – 11/25 – Thanksgiving Break

FROM THE PRINCIPAL
I have had such a fabulous and busy week!  I’ve met so many warm and friendly people. Thank you so much for welcoming me into the Hopewell family.  I enjoyed meeting some parents and students last night and sharing my excitement and ideas for our great school.  I hope to meet each and every one of you this year, and I’m looking forward to being at Hopewell for many years to come.  Have a wonderful weekend!
Lynda Garinger
Principal

COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Would your student like to earn high school credit early?
If your student knows a language other than English, he/she may be eligible to take the AAPPL test to potentially earn high school credit in Foreign Languages.  Foreign Language tests offered to Middle School students are: Arabic, French, German, Mandarin Chinese Traditional, Mandarin Chinese Simplified, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
If you think you would benefit from this test and/or would like further details, please contact Ms. Galindo in the counseling office at Maricela_galindo@roundrockisd.org.  All students interested in taking the AAPPL test must have a “Consent for Testing Form” signed by a parent or guardian and returned to the Ms. Galindo by November 16, 2016. Testing will take place on December 1st and December 2nd.
Spring TAG Testing Request is from 11-14-16 to 12-6-16. Contact Mr. Mohr for more information. 512-464-5220

Band Notes
Please join me in congratulating some outstanding performers from this Saturday at District Band auditions.  Though all of our students came a long way and we are proud of their growth, 5 students were recognized as District honorees.  In addition to District honors, 12 students will progress to the next round this coming weekend!