Welcome to the new school year! We are so excited to see our Hawks back in the building!
The 24-25 school year marks the first cohort of students who have had the opportunity to be at Hopewell Kindergarten through 5th grade! This is an exciting milestone for Hopewell. We have been fortunate to establish an awesome school community with the support and help of our parents, students and staff. We appreciate all you do and your partnership with the school.
Our theme this year is 'Soaring to New Heights'. Why, may you ask? We have truly come full circle and have accomplished so much in building our culture and community at Hopewell. Our families and community have contributed to those accomplishments. Now, it is time to go even further in our success. With the collaboration of staff, families and students, this is the year to 'Soar to New Heights'!
For our new families, we can’t wait to meet you and welcome your Hawk to Hopewell!
Please be sure to review the newsletter closely as there is a lot of important information pertaining to back-to-school activities and procedures.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out 816-359-4410.
Dr. Melissa Hensley
Principal
August
12th: Class placement emailed to families
12th: Fun Run Fundraising Open
15: BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 5:30 pm
19: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 8:50-9:10 am arrival
26: PTA Meeting 6:30 pm
26: Fun Run Kick Off
28: Back to School Bash 5:30pm
September
2: No School Labor Day
4: Fun Run
5: Parent Orientation (Virtual)
First View Bus App for Families
All students scan their badges as they board the bus, giving you access to live updates as to the location of your child's bus and the anticipated time in which the bus will arrive at your stop. This is especially helpful when buses become delayed while in route for various reasons. Check out the information below to get set up!
If you have questions or experience difficulty in setting this up, please contact the Hopewell Office.
Student Medication
Meet Our New Counselor
Miss Emily Halpin
Hopewell School Counselor
816-359-6868
I am so excited to continue working with Hopewell students in my new role as the counselor. My passion for building strong relationships with students and guiding them through their educational journeys has brought me here. In my role, I work closely with parents and teachers to promote the academic, social and emotional growth of every student. Please feel free to contact me by phone, email or the referral form below. I can't wait to work with your child!
Mrs. Katie Coulson
Hopewell Social Worker
816-359-5567
I am looking forward to year two of partnering with our Hawk students and families! As the year begins, please be looking for the Confidential Resource Checklist that will be sent home with your student. It is full of different resources available to you and your family.
From resources to small groups, I am excited for these and everything in between! Please feel free to contact me by phone or email if you need any support at all. I look forward to getting to know all the wonderful families that make up our community here at Hopewell.
Soaring to Success
We believe it is our job to teach our children expectations just like we would teach the curriculum. Through Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), we have developed a framework that sets clear and consistent language throughout the building.
Each week, a Hawk from each class is recognized for being an outstanding Hawk and Soaring to Success! They receive a certificate and get their picture on a bulletin board in our main hall.
Application for Free and Reduced Lunch
Family Meal Benefits (Free or Reduced-Priced Meals):
Applications for the 2024-25 school year will be available for completion after August 1, 2024.
Students receiving free or reduced-price meal benefits during the school year will continue to receive those benefits during summer school. If you have any questions, please contact Park Hill Nutrition Services at (816) 359-4090.
Completed applications may be mailed to or dropped off at any school building.
If you think your family may be eligible for Free or Reduced Meals, please proactively apply now. Fill it out and return it to the school. The information provided on the application is confidential.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our school social worker, Katie Coulson at (816) 359- or by email at coulsonk@parkhill.k12.mo.us
If you need the application translated, please use this link. https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/translated-applications
Birthday Favors
Approved Birthday Favors:
Students may bring a birthday treat or favor to school to share with their classmates, as long as they come from our list of treats that contain none of the eight (8) major allergens - milk, wheat, egg, soy, peanut, tree nut, fish, and shellfish.
Thank you for understanding that all classroom treats must come from this list because we do not have the staff capacity to check for allergens that could threaten the health of some students.
Please bring birthday treats ahead of time (two hours after the start of school, at the latest).
· Stickers
· Erasers
· Pencils
· Crazy straws
· Blow Pops
· Juice boxes
· Popcorn
· Smarties
· Dum Dum lollipops
· Jelly Belly
· Nerds
· Ring Pops
· Skittles
· Sour Patch Kids
· Starburst
· Swedish Fish
· Life Saver Gummies
Our PTA does an amazing job supporting our Hawk community. We want to encourage you to join our PTA. The PTA is comprised of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools.
