september 3, 2021 hopewell families
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(Thunderhawk Gathering of Information for Friday)
September 3, 2021 Hopewell Families:
Another week under our belts and students should hopefully be getting into a rhythm with their day. This weekend is a good time to sit down with your student and go over Home Access Center and Canvas. Classes should all have grades in them and be seen in HAC. Canvas is a great place to see upcoming assignments, long term projects, and class resources. Virtual Curriculum Night Our Virtual Curriculum Night was released yesterday to view. The nice thing about having it virtually is that you can view it on your own time. If you begin your visit at https://lakota.instructure.com/courses/24012/pages/hopewell-jr-open-house-virtual it will take you through important information, and direct you through the building. Use your student’s schedule and follow the classes by selecting the classrooms. By doing so, that will take you to each teacher’s Canvas page and a welcome video for each.
While we would love nothing more than to have you here in person, we tried to create an experience close to it. MAP Testing Students should have wrapped up their MAP testing today in Language Arts. This data allows students to see where their Reading and Math skills currently are and where they can work directly to keep getting better. It provides teachers with specific information on how to support student learning no matter where their strengths lie in those areas.
We will test again in the Winter for some and the Spring for everyone to help evaluate how we are growing. Color Run Students were given paperwork last week about getting involved in the after-school Color Run September 24th. This is a great event for our students to get involved in as well as a major fundraiser for PTSO. Please ask your student about that paperwork and get that turned into their THawk teacher so they can be involved. I can promise that it will be a blast!!
It’s been an adjustment this year in getting our students back involved in activities and a seven bell day and at the same time, operating under our Covid protocols. Students and teachers are both working to make all of this feel normal. I appreciate everyone’s grace, flexibility, and patience. We can continue to have the cool activities, such as school dances, kids at sporting events, and Color Runs, by masking up the right way and following those protocols of daily health self-assessment. Have a great 3 day weekend!!
Jeff Rouff
COLOR RUN SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
2:10-4:00
Back to School Guide and Access to Lakota Programs
Looking for parent access to your child’s grades and class information? Check out the parent support page on the district website: Lakota Parent Page. There you will find videos and FAQs about accessing HAC, Canvas, and other Lakota parent resources. We also have this handy Back to School Guide!
Picture Re-Take Day: October 14, 2021
Its not too late to order your school pictures! Use the Picture Day ID code listed below.
Tay Bell, Sydney Allen,
Belynda Mateo, Lma Abdoh,
Aubrey Bass-Sims
SCHOOL DANCE
When: Friday, September 17
Time: 2:10-4:00pm
Cost: $10.00 Includes admittance to
the dance & all pizza and drinks
Dunking Booth: $2 per throw or 3 throws for $5
*All students need to be picked-up from the dance promptly at 4:00.
Please have ride arrangements finalized prior to dance day
CANDY SALE
Lakota Music Department
Candy Sale
September 15 – September 27, 2021
Band Notes
Our first 8th grade band performance of the year, Lakota East Band Night, is coming up Friday, September 10! Below is the tentative schedule for Band Night.
Band Night Schedule: 3:45 Junior Schools arrive at East (meet in the band room and move to the upper gym)
4:15 Pre-Game rehearsal with East Marching Band, 9th Grade, HJS & LJS 8th Grade Bands
On the East Football field
5:15 Dinner provided in Cafeteria either LaRosa’s or Domino’s pizza)
6:15 Hopewell & Liberty 8th Grade Band members line up in gym with instruments & music
6:30 Depart for Stadium
6:40 Pre-Game Starts and our Band Night Performance begins
7:00 Kick off-game begins
7:30 Conclusion of first quarter- the 8th band grade students are dismissed to the responsibility of their parents/guardians to either go home or stay with parents and watch the football game.
8:00 Half-time Show - East Marching Band performs their marching Show “Horoscope”
7th Grade Band students are off to a great start learning to produce sounds on their instruments!
All 7th grade band students should have rented your band instrument and purchased The Tradition of Excellence Book 1 for your instrument. We are using our instruments everyday now in 7th grade band!
DRAMA CLUB
Come join the HJS Drama Club !! *Learn acting skills *Work sound, lights, costumes, props and handle sets *Act on stage for our Fall Drama Sampler *Participate in our Spring Musical. *Have fun with other great kids!!
Drama Club starts Monday, September 13.
2:15-3:30pm, Room 103
A Club Card Activity.
ARCHERY
When: September 15 – October 27 Time: 2:45 – 4:15pm
Be a part of this exciting opportunity.
• Learn the fundamentals of archery
• Increase accuracy with games of skill.
• Compete in a friendly tournament.
No experience is necessary and all
equipment will be provided.
9 members are needed to form a team.
Sign-up sheet can be found outside of the main office.
Contact Mrs. Bomkamp if you have any questions.
Archery Club is not covered under the Club Card. A separate $50 payment is required.
Make Checks out to: HJS PTSO
The Student Council is forming. If you are
interested in joining, visit the HJS Student
Canvas Portal. Scroll down to the bottom of
the Home Page. Click on the Student Council
icon to access the application form.
All applications and fees should be submitted by Thursday,
September 9th
The first meeting will be Thursday, September 9th from 2:15 to
3:00 p.m. in Room 204. If you have questions or if you are unable
to attend the 1st meeting because of a fall sport commitment,
please see or email Mrs. Parks before the 9th.
Art Club
Do you enjoy drawing, painting, crafting, or just all around being creative?
If that sounds like you, I invite you to come join your fellow Hopewell Junior artists in Art Club!
Art Club meets Thursdays, directly after school, from 2:15 – 3:15 in the Art Room.
If you have any questions or want to know more about what Art Club will be creating together, come see our Art Teacher, Mrs. O’Connor, in the Art Room next to the cafeteria!
Hopewell Junior offers a variety of after school clubs and activities for students to join.
HOPEWELL JUNIOR CLUB CARD
Club Card: For a one-time fee of $50, Hopewell students can choose to join one or more of the 7* clubs listed below.
*National Junior Honor Society – invitation only.
First Meeting
Art Thursday, September 9 Drama Monday, September 13 Engineering Monday, September 13 Jazz Has already begun Student Council Thursday, September 9 Yearbook Monday, September 13
Other clubs may be offered at a later date.
CLUB CARD FORM 2021-22
STUDY TABLE Students staying after school once classes are dismissed at 2:10 will report to study table.
Students will report to study table by 2:15pm and will be dismissed at 2:55pm.
Study Table Form
MEDICATION
INFORMATION
All medications, even over-the-counter medications such as, Tylenol and Ibuprofen must be administered by the school nurse. The required medical forms are available on the Lakota website as well as from the school nurse. Forms must be signed by the student’s parent and physician.
A separate form is required for each medication. New forms must be submitted each school year and for each change in medication and/or dosage. No medication will be administered unless this permission, information, and order is provided. To print a copy of a School Medication Permit, please click the following links:
School Medication Permit
Epinephrine School Medication Permit (to allow
student to self-carry and self-administer
epinephrine)
Cindy Cabrera Hopewell Junior Nurse
Students Walking
Home
All Walkers MUST have written permission to walk from their parents on file in the HJS Main Office. Walking Form: Walking Form Walkers will be dismissed at the 2:10 p.m. dismissal.
Counselor’s Corner Laura Davin, MSW, LISW-S
School Based Therapist
Mindfulness is a tool that can be used for stress reduction and self-acceptance not just in teens, but for all ages. Emotional regulation plays a big part in how students perceive certain situations. Practicing mindfulness can help strengthen focus and diminish symptoms of anxiety.
The Power and Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation| Child
Mind Institute
Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up For Non-Bus Riders
ARRIVAL – NORTH SIDE
Parents will enter HJS from the North side and pull-up to the sidewalk in the middle of the building on the North side. Signs will indicate the Student Drop-Off area. Students should exit vehicles on the building side and move to the sidewalk or grass area. Students should enter school through the North door near Room 101. After dropping-off, parents should continue to circle around the building and exit school grounds using the Southside Exits.
Preferred Student Drop-Off Time: 6:45 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.
Please be extremely cautious and courteous when driving in and out of the Pick-up area, as the traffic will be heavy.
Morning Drop-Off: Students must only be dropped off in the marked area. They must stay on the
sidewalk/grass area as they enter the building.
Please have your child ready to quickly exit the car when you pull up to the curb.
Students must go into the building immediately and wait in the cafeteria.
Students are not permitted to go to their classrooms until 7:10 a.m.
Breakfast will be available for purchase from the cafeteria beginning at 6:55 a.m.
DISMISSAL – EAST PARKING LOT (Tennis Court Side)
Parent drivers should park and wait for their student in the East Parking Lot. Signing students out is not necessary.
Students are Dismissed at 2:10 p.m.
Dismissal Please observe the following:
Parents picking up students should arrive by 2:00 p.m.
Please park in the East Parking Lot (Tennis Court Side).
Staff members will supervise the East Side Parking Lot.
In leaving, please use the Exit Drive, which is on the South side of the building (access to this exit will begin once all of the buses are dismissed) – OR – the exit drive on the East Side leading to Hopewell Early Childhood School
Our goal is to have all HJS students picked up by 2:30 p.m.
In the case of early dismissal, please adjust the pick-up time accordingly.
Tuesday, September 7th Golf vs. Ridge at Pleasant Hill
Thursday, September 9th
Golf vs. Fairfield at Fairfield North Trace
Volleyball vs. Mason Green
Football at Fairfield @ 5:30/6:45
Friday, September 10th Cross Country at Mason Inv. at
Pine Hill Park
Coach’s Emails
Cross Country: Coach Colbert emily.colbert@lakotaonlinecom
Girls Tennis: Coach Herr [email protected]
Football: Coach Lewis [email protected]
Volleyball: Coach Bolte (7th) [email protected]
Coach Valentine (8th) [email protected]
Golf: Coach Jacobs [email protected]
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
(Parent, Teacher, Student Organization) [email protected]
PTSO MEETINGS
HJS PTSO meetings are always open to anyone who is interested. There is no charge to join the PTSO this year. Hear important school information from Mr. Rouff, Mr. Cripe, and our teacher representative, Ms. Parks. Provide input on how we spend out PTSO funds. Learn more about future PTSO plans and events. Our next PTSO meeting will be on September 13th at 6:30 in the Hopewell Junior Innovation Hub.
2021-2022
PTSO Leaders Needed
Please join our PTSO in one of our open roles:
Vice President Co-Treasurer
Community Service Fair Chair DPC Representative
Academic Excellence Chair
If you are interested, please email us at [email protected]
Spirit Wear
The school spirit wear store is open for business! Please visit www.shoplakota.com to visit our Spirit Wear store. A portion of the proceeds benefit the PTSO. The shop will be open until September 19th
UPCOMING EVENTS
Have your student join us for our 3rd Annual Color Run fundraiser on September 24th after school! Flyers were sent home with students this week. Please join us for our next Restaurant Night fundraiser on September 14th at the VOA Chick-Fil-A (please use the Chick-Fil-A flyer).
Additional Opportunities
Please visit https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards and register your Kroger card to earn money for HJS every time you shop. Select Hopewell Junior PTSO (80756) as your charitable organization. HJS PTSO will receive quarterly checks based on a percentage of your spending.
SPECIAL THANKS
Special thanks to Cavu Coffee for donating coffee to our parents and teachers for the Hopewell Fan Fare!!
Please visit smile.amazon.com and login with your Amazon username and password. You can then select Hopewell Junior School PTSO as your charitable organization. HJS PTSO will receive 0.5% of your purchase price.
Please check all areas of interest, and a PTSO member will contact you with details.
□ General Volunteer - Contact me as needed, and I’ll check my schedule. I would like to help with the following things:
□ Academic Excellence Awards: Help with refreshments and programs (May).
□ After-school Dances (2:10-4:10 pm): Chaperones and concession workers.
□ Color Run: HJS’s main fundraiser. Help collect money, tabulate orders, distribute prizes, etc. (September)
□ Community Service Fair: For all 7th graders (November).
□ Directory: Help the chairperson copy and distribute the directory (September or October).
□ Donations: Send in items through year as needed for the HJS Resource Pantry or drinks for events.
□ Eighth Grade Dance: Help at the 8th grade dance (May).
□ Eighth Grade Field Day: Serve lunch and help supervise students (May).
□ Hospitality: Send in food, set-up/clean-up, serve food, etc. for teacher conference dinners, Staff Back-to-School lunch and/or Staff Appreciation Week.
□ ID Project: Serve as small group facilitator.
□ Student Success Breakfast: Send in food and/or work set up. One per quarter.
□ I’m interested in a PTSO leadership role (Vice President, Co-Treasurer, DPC Rep, Community Service Fair, Academic Excellence Chair are open).
□ I special interests, skills, talents, connections, etc. I would like to share with you. Or, my business would like to donate items or funding for events. ____________________________________________________________________________________
Complete and return this form to the Hopewell Junior School Office. Questions? Contact [email protected]
Volunteer Name: __________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________________ Volunteer Email: __________________________________________________ Student Name: __________________________________ Grade: ___________
HOPEWELL HAPPENINGS September 3 - 10
Friday, September 3 No Events Scheduled
Monday, September 6 Labor Day – No School
Tuesday, September 7 2:10-2:50pm Jazz Band: Room 104 4:00pm Golf v Ridge: Pleasant Hill GC
Wednesday, September 8 2:30pm Building Leadership: Hub 4:00pm Tennis v Miamisburg @ HJS
Thursday, September 9 2:10-2:50pm Jazz Band: Room 104 2:15-3:15pm Art Club: Room 171 2:15-3:00pm Student Council: Room 204 4:00pm Golf v Crossroads: North Trace GC 4:30pm Volleyball v Mason @ HJS 5:30pm Football v Crossroads MS (Fairfield)
Friday, September 10 4:30pm Cross Country v Mason @ Pine Hill Park 7:00pm Band Night @ Lakota East
CONFERENCE DATES
September 23, 2021
October 21, 2021
November 4, 2021
February 3, 2022
SCHOOL DANCES
September 17 December 10 February 11
March 25
8th Grade Dance – May 13
DISTRICT NOTES – September 3, 2021
Reminder: Follow Daily Health Assessment We continue to ask our staff and families to review our health assessment before coming to school each day. By staying home when you or your child are not feeling well, you will not only help protect others from COVID, but will also help stop the spread of illnesses such as the flu.
Click here to view our health assessment checklist.
The Spanish version of the health assessment is available here.
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Election season will soon be upon us and the Lakota District Parent Council (DPC) has partnered
with the West Chester/Liberty Chamber Alliance and Miami University to host a forum to meet the
candidates running for the Lakota Board of Education. This virtual event will take place via a Zoom
webinar on Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m.
This will be the second time DPC has hosted the event. “This is an opportunity for Lakota community members, parents, students and staff to learn more about each candidate and why they are running for the Lakota Board of Education,” said DPC President Lisa Phair. Click here for more event details.
Lakota LEADS Science & Engineering Fair Now Open to Grades 5-12 Registration is open for the 3rd Annual Lakota Science & Engineering Fair, hosted by Lakota LEADS! This event is open to all Lakota fifth- through twelfth-graders. Students can enter individual or team projects. The fair will be held at Hopewell Junior School on January 21, 2022. Learn more on the Lakota LEADS website and complete the fair application by the November 30 deadline. Email [email protected] to sign up for the science fair newsletter.