Hopewell's Happenings

This month brought beautiful weather and incredible energy to the Hopewell campus, setting the stage for a day full of fun, laughter, and lots of color at our HES Color Run. Be sure to click HERE to check out a cute video from the event!

We recently uncovered a hidden piece of HES history, a time capsule tucked into the brick wall outside the cafeteria from the 1996 addition! It was opened during our April Whole School Meeting, and the contents are now on display outside the front office. Check out the contents below or stop by, take a look, and enjoy a glimpse into the past.

As we celebrate this special find, we’re also looking ahead! Plans are underway to create a new time capsule in honor of our upcoming 100th anniversary before the end of the school year. Start thinking about what we should include to represent HES today!

The HES PTO is looking forward to celebrating all of our amazing teachers and staff the week of May 4th and 8th. We have many fun things planned to show our teachers how much we appreciate them so check out the flyer and please reach out to your Room Parent or Jill Guiseppe at HESRoomParents@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Don't forget, the 2025-2026 yearbook orders are due by Thursday, May 7th. Should you wish to purchase a copy, please see the flyer linked here.

Join us for an informative and supportive workshop on navigating intense emotions. Led by our own Ms. Stolov, DSW, LCSW, this session will provide helpful strategies and practical tools to better understand and manage big feelings.

The workshop will take place on May 6th from 6:00–8:00 PM at the HVCHS Media Center. To reserve your spot, please link HERE . We hope you can join us for this valuable evening!

Dear Hopewell Families - We are currently participating in the Kids Heart Challenge!

By participating in Kids Heart Challenge, your child will learn about taking care of their hearts and participate in cardio-pumping challenges while be given a chance to raise awareness and funds to help kids with special hearts and make all communities healthier. Your family is invited to learn the lifesaving steps to Hands-Only CPR AND Warning Signs of Stroke. Link HERE for more Information. You can start today to enjoy educational, fun online experiences. Everything can be done easily online with the Kids Heart Challenge app, visit www.heart.org/KHC or go directly to our page here: Hopewell Elementary School

Click HERE to see if your company offers a “Matching Gift” to your already generous donation. Thank you for helping us raise awareness and funds for kids with special hearts!

The most anticipated event of the year is happening this Friday, May 22nd!! FIELD DAY is finally here, and the weather is going to beautiful.

Here are just a few reminders for your child(ren) to experience an enjoyable event:

• Please make sure your child(ren) has sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.

• Please remember to have your child(ren) wear their blue or yellow shirt, appropriate shoes (closed-toe), and clothing (63 degrees and cloudy).

• Grades K, 1st & 5th will be participating beginning at 9:30 am.

• Grades 2nd, 3rd & 4th will be participating starting at 12:30 pm.

• Parents are welcome as spectators. There will be two check-in stations, one located at the Kindergarten playground and one located in the main playground.
  
  

One last thing to note, please remind your child(ren) this is a ‘FUN DAY,’ and sportsmanship should be displayed toward their teammates, teachers, and volunteers. Please remind them that interscholastic events are an extension of the classroom and that lessons are best learned when the proper respect is accorded to all.

Thank you for your support.

CSA: Support our District's new partnership with Fairgrown Farm to help get hyperlocal farm food into the cafeterias, and more agricultural experiences into the school day. Pickup is every Wednesday in HES's parking lot 2-5pm. Link HERE for more information.

Calling all volunteers to help create an awesome biodiverse learning space for the HES educators and students. HES has been building a native plant meadow adjacent to the parking lot since Spring 2025. The preparation work includes laying cardboard and spreading woodchips to smother the grass to prepare for the students to plant native plants. Link HERE to sign up.

Kindergarten Registration:

Kindergarten Registration is now open.

Kindergarten Camp:

Camp will be held Monday through Thursday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. (four days a week) on the weeks of July 6th - 9th and July 13th - 16th at each elementary school. Please Note: your child must be registered for Fall 2026 Kindergarten in order to attend. The cost for attending two weeks is $400. If your child is only attending one week, it is $200. Transportation is not provided. Link HERE for Camp Registration.

Hopewell Valley Come Outside & Play! is being held Thursday, June 4 - Saturday, June 6. The webpage listing all the activities being offered during this 3-day event is HERE! We thank you for joining the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance and community partners during this Hopewell Valley event, almost 15 years running!

NOTE: If you have an event that you would like added to the website, please REGISTER to let us know.

See you outside soon!

Families who currently receive free or reduced lunch benefits, please make sure the district has the correct mailing address on file for your children for the Summer EBT program. EBT benefits will be mailed to the address the district has on file. Email catherineloughery@hvrsd.org with any address changes.

Summer EBT Info English

Summer EBT Info Spanish

PTO Meeting:

• The May PTO Meeting is scheduled for Friday, the 15th, in-person at 8:45am in HES's Faculty Lounge.

• Calling all Kid-Preneurs!! Do you have a great business idea?

Come sell your product/service at the Kid-preneurFair in June! You will have the opportunity to sell to not only our school communities but also those attending the Hopewell Town-Wide Yardsale on June 13th from 1-3PM.

Applications will be accepted through May 15th - all booths must be run by the child, and all business applicants must be 5-11 years old. Booth cost is a $25 donation for the HES PTO (paid after your business idea has been accepted).

KID-PRENEURS: APPLY TODAY!! https://tinyurl.com/KIDPRENEUR2026

• May 4th - 8th: TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
• May 4th - 1st Grade's Field Trip to Doyle's Farm
• May 5th - Early Dismissal Day/Staff Development (12:45pm Student Dismissal); SEL Day/Wellness Day for Students & Staff - Team Up to be Inclusive so Wear Favorite Sports Team Jersey; Preschool Half Day - PM Only
• May 6th - Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal (7:50am); Community Share - Farm to School Pickup (2:00pm); Garden Club Meeting (3:40pm)
• May 7th - Student Council Meeting - Officers ONLY (8:05am); Orff Ensemble Rehearsal (3:45pm)
• May 8th - Preschool Collaboration Day -No School for Preschool; Student Council Spirit Day: Teacher-Student Flip-Flop Day
• May 10th - Happy Mother's Day to all of our HES Moms!!!
• May 11th - May 15th: TESTING AT HES: NJSLA-A (Gr. 3-5 ONLY) & CogAT (Gr. 2 ONLY)
• May 12th - Dungeons & Dragons Club Meeting (8:00am)
• May 13th - Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal (7:50am); Community Share - Farm to School Pickup (2:00pm)
• May 14th - Orff Ensemble Rehearsal (3:45pm)
• May 15th - PTO Meeting (8:45am); 5th Grade's Glow Party & Activity Night (7:00pm)
• May 18th - 5th Grade's Field Trip to the Franklin Institute; Board of Education Reg Meeting (6:30pm)
• May 20th - Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal (7:50am); Community Share - Farm to School Pickup (2:00pm)
• May 21st - Debate Team Meeting (8:00am); Orff Ensemble Rehearsal (3:45pm); HOLD for HES Field Day Rain Date
• May 22nd - HES Field Day (9:15am Opening Ceremonies for all Grades; 9:30am Grades K, 1 & 5; 12:30pm Grades 2, 3, &4)
• May 24th - Hopewell Boro's Memorial Day Parade
• May 25th - Schools & Offices Closed for Memorial Day
• May 26th - Spring Concert - School Performance (2:15pm); Green Team Meeting (3:40pm)
• May 27th - Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal (7:50am); 4th & 5th Grade's Field Trip to CHS for Concert Rehearsal (9:00am); Community Share - Farm to School Pickup (2:00pm); Spring Concert at HVCHS's PAC (6:30pm)
• May 28th - Orff Ensemble Rehearsal (3:45pm)
• May 29th - 2nd Grade's Field Trip to Howell History Farm; Newspaper Club Meeting (8:00am); 3rd Grade's Biography Bonanza (2:00pm)

• HES Dismissal Waiver Form
• HES Lunch Info
• HES School Calendar
• HES School Times
• HVRSD District Calendar

This section of our monthly correspondence is dedicated to posting our older community newsletters so that you can refer back to previous HES communication. We also recommend that you regularly visit our school's website and read HVRSD's weekly Focus to stay informed with the latest events and happenings at HES.

Previous Newsletters:

• April Edition
• March Edition
• February Edition
• January Edition
• December Edition
• November Edition
• October Edition
• September Edition
• Back to School Edition