Hopkins Middle School Newsletter
January 17th, 2020
Parent-Teacher Conferences
National Honor Society Tutoring
Need help with homework? Studying?
Come to NHS Tutoring After School
Tuesdays & Thursdays
In the High School Library
From 2:45 - 3:45
Contact the High School for more details. 269-793-7616
Reminder
If you have concerns over this policy and would be willing to volunteer to supervise students to open up another option for them, please contact me and we can discuss. Thanks!
Hopkins Middle School
Principal
Scott Stockwell
Middle School Athletics
Girls Winter Soccer Training
May be coming soon!
The Athletic Department and Girls Soccer coaches would like to know if there is any interest in a winter soccer camp. This would be a non-mandatory camp and for all girls that might be thinking about playing next year or would like to improve their skills.
If you are interested in learning more please sign up in the office or contact the Athletic Office. 269-793-7616 ext 1504/1511
Sign up sheets are located on the Athletic Table.
Clubs
Art in Nature
Free after school club for all
Hopkins Middle School students.
Meets in the Science Lab from 3-4 pm every 1st & 3rd Tuesday.
2020 Meetings
January 7 & 21
February 4 & 18
March 3 & 17
April 21
May 5 & 19
No meetings during Spring Break
or if school is canceled for any reason.
For more information contact
Piper Laforest (7th Grade) at PipeLafo@hpsvikings.org
or Jennifer Laforest at Jennifer@OutdoorDiscovery.org
Baton Twirling Classes
Dates: Every Tuesday beginning February 4th and ending May 26th
Times: Ages 4-7, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ages 8-18, 7:15-8:00 p.m.
Registration: On February 4th at the first class. [In the event class is canceled the first week because of bad weather, the class will begin the following week. Check www.athleticsensations.com or call 616-460-1747 for cancellation information.]
Location: The Hall at Overisel Reformed Church, 4201 47th Street, Holland, Michigan, 49423 (The Hall is in a separate building south of the church)
Cost: $8/week to be paid at each class. $7 registration fee to be paid at first class. Batons will be available for purchase at class for $26. Payment plans for batons available: $14 the first week, then $3 each week until paid off.
Students can earn ribbons, medals, & trophies! Our baton twirling classes not only focus on teaching children how to twirl a baton, our classes encourage teamwork, poise, hand-eye coordination, as well as help children build their self-esteem. Students learn baton twirling tricks in class as well as a dance-twirl routine and a parade routine. Students will have an opportunity to be in a competition and parades, including the Grand Rapids Memorial Day Parade. This is a great opportunity which can lead to students becoming a majorette for their school and a scholarship to college! Questions? Call (616) 460-1747 or e-mail athleticsens@aol.com
Fly Tying Club
Where: Mr. Reszka's Room
Cost: FREE! (for now)
Vises and tying tools provided
Please contact richresz@hpsvikings.org for further information.
Fine Arts
Hopkins Band Apparel is Now Available
Show your Band Support!
RADco Apparel web store is now open to purchase T-shirts and Hoodies. Students can wear these for events such as Memorial Day performances, pep band events, and band trips.
The style works for both middle school and high school band!
The store is open until January 26th.
Cinderella
4th Grade and up are eligible to audition.
The audition sign up sheet will be posted at the Middle School office on January 13th.
Auditions will be held on:
- Tuesday, Jan 21st from 5:30-8:30 pm in the Hopkins Elementary Music Room. (Enter through door #7)
- Wednesday, Jan 22nd from 3:30-6:30 pm on the Middle School Stage
- Call Backs will be Thursday, January 23rd from 3:30-5:30 pm on the Middle School Stage
Questions can be directed to Jill DuChene at jillduch@hpsvikings.org
Fundraisers
New or Gently Used Shoe Drive Frequently Asked Questions
What happens with the shoes once they’re picked up?
They become an economic lifeline for individuals and families living in developing nations. Due to systemic poverty, lack of education and economic opportunity Funds2Orgs works with individuals who create micro-businesses, essentially small businesses. The shoes collected in countries such as the United States, are repurposed. That is, they’re given another life and sold to micro-entrepreneurs for a small cost. Micro-entrepreneurs then mark-up the shoes and sell them in their local communities for a fraction of their original price, but still for a profit!
What condition should the shoes be in to be accepted?
The shoes given for your shoe drive fundraiser should be gently worn, used and new. Of course, we always love to repurpose shoes that are in the best possible condition. And, we love new shoes best of all!
Can someone give a single shoe?
We do not accept single shoes, only matching pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes.
Are there restrictions on the types of shoes that can be collected?
Funds2Orgs accepts all gently worn, used and new shoes including sneakers and even cleats. However, there are some restrictions, which are as follows:
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
Single Shoes or mismatched pairs of shoes
Ice Skates, Rollerblades / Roller Skates
Wet/moldy shoes
Shoes with holes or tears
No thrift store shoes are accepted
Questions regarding the Shoe Drive can be directed to julismit@hpsvikings.org
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
January 18 - Hopkins Got Talent 7:00 pm
January 21 - Art in Nature Club Meeting 3:00 pm
January 21 - Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00 pm
January 21-22 - Cinderella Auditions
January 29 - Fly Tying Club Meeting 3:00 pm
February 4 - Art in Nature Club Meeting 3:00 pm
February 19 - 1/2 Day
March 6 - 1/2 Day, Trimester Ends
April 5-10 - Spring Break
To order Hopkins Got Talent tickets online, click on the link below
Additional Information and Important Links
Hopkins Middle School
Email: stepcaul@hpsvikings.org
Website: hpsvikings.org
Location: 215 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI, USA
Phone: (269) 793-7407
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HopkinsMiddleSchool/
Twitter: @hpsmiddleschool
Office Business
ATTENDANCE
Please call the Middle School office at (269) 793-7407 within 24 hours of your students' absence. You may leave a message on our voicemail system day or night. When reporting illness, please inform the secretary of the type of symptoms your child is experiencing (fever, sore throat, ect.). If your child is absent 2 days or more, you may request homework. If your student is absent only 1 day, homework may be picked up from their teachers the following day. You may also email absences to jennhitc@hpsvikings.org.
PHONE CALLS
Telephones in the office are to be used for illness and emergencies only.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Please report all immunizations that your child has had so we are able to keep our school records up to date. All new students and all 6th graders must be completely up to date on all immunizations. Contact the HMS office if you have any questions.
MEDICATION
ALL medications needing to be dispensed to students must be supplied from home. The school does not provide any type of medication. All prescription medication must be provided in a pharmacy labeled bottle. Tylenol/Aspirin must be brought to the office in an unopened bottle. All students requiring any type of medication must have a medication form completed by their parents and on file in the office.
CHANGES in Phone Numbers, Home Address & E-Mail
Please inform the office any time there are changes in your address or phone numbers. We need to have this information so we can update our records and successfully contact you if needed.
The Hopkins Public School District Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, or disability in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Mr. Gary Wood Superintendent of Schools, Hopkins Public Schools, 400 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI 49328 Phone 269-793-7261.