LITTLE VIKINGS
November 21 , 2014
Volume 5 Issue 6
HOPKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
“Committed To quality Education for our Children’s Future”
Popcorn Fridays on the 1st & 3rd Fridays Student Store on the 2nd & 4th Fridays.
Nov. 21st - 1/2 Day for Students-PSD Day for Teachers Dismissed at 11:40am Nov. 26th - NO SCHOOL for Students-Half day for Staff Nov. 27th & 28th—Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL Dec. 4th—School Dentist (Must be pre-registered for this) Dec. 9th 2:00 Magazine Fundraiser Kick Off Dec. 9th, 10th & 11th—Santa’s Secret Shop Dec. 10th—Christmas Concert 7:00pm High School Gym
Hopkins Elementary has an after school kidsport program. Kidsport only runs in the afternoon, there is NO MORNING
program. It’s from 3:00-6:00pm Monday-Friday. The cost is $9.00 for the 1st child and $8.00 for each additional child after
that per day. Forms are available in the office. Kidsport follows the Schools district calendar for days off. Any questions
call 269-793-7286.
CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning the OCTOBER Student of the Month!
Klaire Germain, Mary Wells, Emily Dimock, Dylan Harris, Ethan Ebles, Jack Reynolds, Colton Kennedy, Hayden Brown, Abbey Slyker, Lindsey
DuChene, Zach Bolenbaugh, Dominic Pott, Cora Hall, Jillian Erickson, Landon Dandrow, Gabrielle Levack, Jhett Fogg, Courtney Koster,
Santa’s Secret Shop
December 9, 10 & 11
The HMS Partners Group is sponsoring a
Family Movie Night MOVIE: FROZEN (rated PG)
DATE: Tuesday, Nov. 25th TIME: 6:30-8:30pm (Movie will start at 6:45pm)
PLACE: Hopkins Middle School Cafeteria ADMISSION: $1.00 donation per person
Concessions Available
Children 5th grade & Under must be accompanied
by an adult.
WE ARE COLLECTING GENTLY USED OR NEW WINTER CLOTHING:
COATS HATS
MITTENS SNOWPANTS
BOOTS
Items can be turned in to the school office. THANK YOU!
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: Chris Stephens, Superintendent 793-7261.
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UNITED BANK SCHOOL BANKING WILL NOT BE HERE THE NEXT 2 FRIDAYS. THEY WILL
BE BACK ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5th.
3rd GRADE MACKINAC TRIP
We ARE saving CAPRI SUN POUCHES again this year. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Holiday Home Show and Craft Fair
November 22, 2014 9:00am-3:00pm
Bake sale, concession, 50/50 raffle
& door prizes! Vendors include: Miche, Scentsy, Origami
Owl, Tastefully Simple, Young Living Essential Oils, Pure Romance, Jamberry
Nails, Creative Cutouts, Thirty-One, Younique and many more!
Tons of Tabs Please help Hopkins FFA collect aluminum can tabs to support the
Ronald McDonald House. Tabs can be sent to the school offices or dropped off at Riley's
Buck Stop into our collection can between now and March 11th.
Hopkins United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Wednesdays 10:00am-1:00pm Thursdays 5:00pm-7:00pm
Available to all Hopkins residents!
The current total is
$13,782.39
Event: Hopkins 2015 Variety Show TRYOUTS
Community members and students of all ages are encouraged to do
a walk-in tryout. Dates: December 11
th or 16
th, 2014
from 3:30-6:00pm Location: M.S. Cafeitorium
Our School is invited to participate in
4-H CAMP KIDWELL’S
12TH Annual Festival of Trees
Tree Decorating Contest
4-H Camp Kidwell is hosting the 12th Annual Festival of Trees, December 4-7, 2014. Schools and other youth
groups are encouraged to create hand-made decorations for a tree that is displayed at the Festival of Trees with
their name displayed as the decorators. When the public visits the Festival they vote for their favorite tree with
quarters, and proceeds from the votes are split between those groups receiving the most votes. Please consider
participating in 4-H Camp Kidwell’s 12th Annual Festival of Trees School Holiday Tree Decorating Contest.
What: 4-H Camp Kidwell’s 12th Annual Festival of Trees
School Holiday Tree Decorating Contest
Where: 4-H Camp Kidwell, 39000 1st Ave, Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(Eagle Lake, on the Allegan/Van Buren County Line)
When: December 4-7, 2014
Why: Allow youth to show their artistic side, show your school/group spirit, display student’s hand
made decorations, friendly competition between groups, have FUN!!!
Softball Pitching Clinic Attention Girls in 4th through 8th grade. The Hopkins Varsity softball coach is putting on a softball clinic for
you! Pitchers from the current team will be helping you out on technique and other team members will be
your catchers.
WHEN: 5 Sessions: Wed. Jan. 7, Wed. Jan 14, Wed. Jan. 21, Wed. Jan. 28, & Wed. Feb. 4
FROM: 4:30-5:30p.m every session
WHERE: Sycamore School Gym
WHO: 4th through 8th grade girls
HOW MUCH: $20.00 please pay when you come to session 1. You will be receiving your own Softie
softball to keep and practice with at home.
Cash or Checks payable to Hopkins Softball Program
WHAT TO BRING: Indoor tennis shoes and a glove. Parents are more than welcome to stay and watch!
Please return this slip to Coach Schoenborn. Deadline is:
Friday, December 19th, 2014
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