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May 30, 2014
Hopkins Public Schools
Hopkins Middle School
Newsletter
215 Clark Street
Hopkins, MI 49328
Ph: 269-793-7407
Fax: 888-557-7919
“Committed to Quality Education for our Children’s Future”
May
Citizen of the Month
Macy Arndt
Kody Bliek
Ellie DuChene
Victoria Jones
Emily Poling
Victoria Teunissen
Congratulations!
Middle School
Orientation Dates:
7th & 8th Grade Wednesday, August 20th
7th-6:00pm
8th-7:30pm
8th Grade
Graduation
Friday, June 6th
1:00 pm
Middle School Gym
June 9th & 10th Summer Camps
See page 4 for information
1/2 day of
on Athletic camps being
offered.
school.
Registration forms are
Summer break available in the office
begins June 11th
ALL LIBRARY
BOOKS ARE DUE
6th Grade Wednesday, August 27th
6:00pm
PARTNERS is inviting all
parents to attend the end of
the year meeting
on Tuesday June 3rd,
from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the
Middle School. This meeting
will wrap up the year's events
and begin planning social
events for next year. We hope
to see you there!
May
Student of the Month
Taylor Arndt
Ethan Gilder
Caitlin Goodman
Kayla Martinez
Taylor Slyker
Katrina Tucker
Congratulations!
FRIDAY
JUNE 6, 2014
Sport Physicals
See page 5 concerning new
information on sports physical
this year from our athletic
department
REMEMBER TO
READ OVER THE
SUMMER!!
Hopkins Rocket Cheerleading 2014
6th & 7th Grade Girls
You can sign-up in person at our Summer Youth
Cheer Camp July 28-31 from 6:30-8:00 pm or all
completed forms and
payment can be mailed to:
Hopkins Rocket Cheer
c/o Autumn Kraima
523 Jefferson Rd
Hopkins, MI, 49328
Forms are available in the
Middle School Office
Fly Tying Club!!
After school every Thursday to
June 5th
in Mr.Reszka’s
classroom 1107
3-4pm
For all ages and grades
Any questions contact
Mr. Reszka at
Richresz@hpsvikings.org
Help our school by ….
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Turning in your old printer cartridges and old
cell phones for recycling
Saving your Campbell’s Labels for Education
(UPC codes) and turning them into the office.
Saving your Box Tops for Education
Scanning your Meijer Community Rewards
card every time you shop—applications are
available in the office.
Scanning your Hardings eScrip Community
card every time you shop. Cards are available
in the HMS office.
Saving your Dick’s Market receipts
Using your Target RED card
8th Grade Girls
If you are interested in sideline cheer for
next year sign ups and information sheets
are available in the office
Non-traditional Career Day at
Tech Center
On Wednesday, May 28th, nine HMS 7th and
8th graders attended the Non-traditional Career
Fair at the Allegan County Area Technical
Educational Center (ACATEC). They had the
chance to visit two programs that are nontraditional for their gender. Students were able
to complete a hands-on project in each program
and learn more about in-demand career areas
that they might not otherwise consider due to
gender stereotypes. We heard great feedback
about the visit from both our students and
ACATEC staff.
After School Study Help
The Middle School Media Center is open daily
until 3:45 p.m. Students will be offered help with
their homework, and some extra tutoring on concepts as needed. Students are welcome to drop in,
but a call or email from a parent is appreciated, so
we know what you would like your child to gain
from this time. After school students are welcome
to work on homework or read independently.
Computer games or recreational netbook use will not
be allowed during this time.
Students are welcome to bring a snack to nibble on
while they work.
If you would like to learn more about after school
workshops, please call Middle School Office
269-793-7407
Wayland Community Education
is offering Babysitter Training –
American Red Cross, Saturday, June 14
from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Wayland Area
Emergency Services Building,
911 South Main in Wayland.
You must pre-register for the class. This class
is designed for students 11 to 15 years old. The
cost is $60. Space is limited. You may register
online at:
http://wayland.revtrak.net or call
Wayland Community Education at 792-9153
Tech Camp 2014
6th - 8th Grade
Explore New Careers at the Allegan Tech Center
June 23rd -27th
8:30-Noon
269-673-3121
Brochures with more information are available in the
office
The 7th grade students will be going on a
bowling trip for the end of the third Trimester
Students that have demonstrated good behavior,
with a minimum number of lunch detentions or
SRC's are welcome to go. Students that stay
behind may possibly work on missing assignments. Please keep this in mind as you plan for
the day.
Details: Bowling Trip is June 10
Woody's Spectrum Lanes
Clyde Park Avenue
Bus Times: 8:30-11:30
Cost: $6.00 for two hours of
bowling, shoes and busing
Football Skills Camp
Looking for Hopkins 4th of July
Queen and
Prince & Princess contestants!
Contestants must live or attend school
in the Hopkins School District.
Queen contestants must be age 16-21
and Prince & Princess age 4-7 and 8-12 years.
Contact Wende Green (269) 793-4045 for
applications. All Queen's contestant's are
guaranteed $50 and a gift bag. 1st place $500,
2nd place $250, 3rd place $100. All Prince &
Princess contestants will receive a gift bag.
6th Grade Checkbook Auction
Monday, June 9th
Auction Items can be given to your
student’s advisory Teacher!
Middle School Cross Country
Sign up now in the Middle School office
for next fall
Practice will start the first day of school
3-4:00pm
Monday though Thursday, June 9-12 from to
3-6 PM at football stadium.
Incoming freshman for 2014-15 cost is fall
participation fee ($60) and incoming 7th &
8th graders for 2014-15 is $20 each. Any
questions email or call Mr. Cody Francis at
codyfran@hpsvikings.org or
269-793-7616 x3592
BOYS' Soccer Sign-Ups: Boys who are
interested in playing soccer in the fall can sign
up in the office. We hope to have another
strong turn-out and have another successful
season. Mr. Barry will have a short meeting
on Tuesday June 6 at 9:00AM to explain what
to expect in the fall. Please sign up even if
you're not 100% certain you will play. If you
have questions you may email Mr. Barry
at josebarr@hpsvikings.org or call
(269) 793-7407 x1101."
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Hopkins Public Schools
Important Dates to Remember
Hopkins Middle School
215 Clark Street
Hopkins, MI 49328
June 9
June 10
August 20
Phone: 269-793-7407
Fax: 888 557 7919
www.hpsvikings.org
August 27
September 2
Exams Students 1/2 day
Last Day of School Exams 1/2 day
7th & 8th Grade Orientation
7th –6:00pm & 8th –7:30pm
6th Grade Orientation 6:00pm
first Day of School
HMS Contact
Information
ADMINISTRATION:
Ken Szczepanski, Principal
Scott Stockwell , CQO 6/7
Pat O’Dell, CQO 8
Crook, Todd , Counselor
Jocelyn Wright Newman Counselor
Jan Lodenstein, Secretary
EXT:
3509
3507
3509
3508
3510
3500
STAFF:
Aleman, Kathleen
Arndt, Ronna
Barry, Joseph
Byville, Suzanne/Rachel Heft
Crook, Todd
Francis, Cody
Francomb, Christopher
Hazen, Rick
Haverdink, Melissa
Bub Brainard
Johnston, Jennifer
Marckini Katelyn
Oaster, Jacob
Orme, Timothy
Pitsch, Judy
Quist, Carrie/Melissa Johnson
Reszka, Richard
Rose, Lindsay
Rynsburger, T.J.
Smith, Julie
Snoeyink, Susan
Stein, Karen
VerMerris, Steve
Weible, Alexis/Mark Austin
Weick, Pat
Williams, Jessica
EXT:
3002
3550
3001
3103
3009
3592
3114
2117
3006
3540
3552
3552
3109
3106
3562
3104
3007
3105
3003
3005
3009
6541
3008
3102
3004
3129
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ATTENDANCE
Please call the Middle School office within 24 hours of your students
absence. You may leave a message on our voicemail system day or night.
When reporting illness, please inform Secretary of what 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 absent only 1 day, homework can be picked up from
their Teacher the next day.
PHONE CALLS
Telephones in the office are to be used for illness and emergencies only.
Thank you for your cooperation.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Please report all immunizations that your child has had so we can keep our
school records up to date. All new students and all 6th graders must be
completely up to date on all immunizations. Please contact the HMS office
if you have any questions.
MEDICATION
ALL medications dispensed to the 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.
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.
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. Chris Stephens, Superintendent of Schools, Hopkins Public Schools, 400 Clark Street, Hopkins, MI 49328 Phone 269-793-7261.