27 - PTA Meeting 6:30pm Cafe' -- *Dr. Kimbrel, Park Hill Superintendent, will be presenting*

31-Assembly (invite only)

• CULTURE CONNECTIONS MUSEUM - please send an item for your student to share with our school community. See below for more information.

Looking ahead - February

03 - School Counselor Appreciation

06 - Mathletics 4:30pm

06 - PTA Main Event Night

13 - 14 Donuts with grownups (details to come)

17 - No School (Presidents' Day)

24 - PTA Meeting 6:30pm

26 - Spring Picture Day & Class Group Groups

27 - 2nd Grade Musical

27 - PTA Culvers Night

For students that have signed up for clubs, here are the meeting dates for the week. All times are 8:00am - 8:50am. Questions or concerns please reach out to the club sponsor.

Monday, Jan 27 - Dance Club, Gardening Club

Tuesday, Jan 28 - 5th grade Debate

Wednesday, Jan 29 - 5th grade Sports

Thursday, Jan 30 - Mathletics, Counting Collections

This month all classrooms will be focusing on cooperation and conflict resolution. We all experience conflict in life. Whether we are frustrated with a friend or in an argument with a family member, we need tools to help us navigate conflict successfully. Students will practice using the Tree of Choices, which is a simple tool to lead us toward successful conflict resolution.

1. The Roots of the Tree:

• Identifying if the problem is big or small.
• Big problems require help from an adult, which usually means someone is being hurt.
• Small problems can be solved on their own.

2. The Heart of the Tree: Naming the emotions you are feeling.

3. The Branches of the Tree: Make a choice to:

• Move it out (step away from the problem)
• Talk it out (talk through the issue or connect with a friend/trusted adult)
• Breathe it out (practice some strategies that help us calm our emotions before responding)

You can practice this skill as a family! Search through your cupboards for some board games your family has not played in a while or grab a deck of cards for a simple game of Go Fish. Pop some popcorn and have fun playing together! Look for moments of Cooperation that you can point out. For example, choosing which game to play, choosing who gets to go first handling wins and losses, working together to solve a problem.

Miles of Smiles (Level Up Kids) will be at HOPEWELL ELEMENTARY

FEBRUARY 26th – MARCH 20th, 2025!

Miles of Smiles, a program of Level Up Kids, provides free dental care to children in the Northland who do not have access to oral health services. The dental care will be provided to students at HOPEWELL during the school day February 26th – March 20th! All care is provided by a licensed dentist and assistants, and all patients receive a comprehensive exam, cleaning and x-rays.

Please register ASAP if you would like your student to be seen during the school day. We highly encourage online registration, which is quick, easy and convenient! You can register right from your phone!

https://practisforms.com/milesofsmilesinc/forms/milesofsmilesinc-registration-form

https://practisforms.com/milesofsmilesinc/forms/milesofsmilesinc-formulario-de-inscripcion

https://levelupkidsinc.org/

Paper forms will also be sent home in your student’s backpack or folder. If you wish to complete the registration that way, please fill out in its entirety and return as soon as possible.

Please contact Karen Schaff (816-359-6175) or Katie Coulson (816-359-5567) if you have any questions or need help registering your student.

Our 3rd quarter reading challenge has begun!

So far, Hopewell Hawks have turned in a total of 14,115 reading minutes!

Our goal this quarter is 125,000 reading minutes!

We are asking parents and families to help encourage reading at home. Don't forget to log those minutes read over the winter break and AMI days.

Minutes can be logged by using the paper bookmarks or the link to the

website: https://sites.google.com/parkhill.k12.mo.us/hopewell-elementary-digital?usp=sharing

As the weather gets cooler, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for outdoor play. Students will go outside for recess every day, weather permitting. Kindly send them with the necessary outdoor attire.

Well, we are all pros at AMI Days after 5 in a row! Should we have additional winter weather resulting in a school cancellation, the district will call a SNOW DAY, which means students would not be expected to complete classwork. The other difference is that these days will extend the end of our school year.

Everything you need to know about AMI days and snow days can be found on the Park Hill School District website below.

AMI Days, Snow Days and Late Starts

Due to our originally scheduled Spring Party date conflicting with Ramadan, we will now be having our Spring Parties on Friday, April 4. 1st grade has a field trip scheduled for this day but will be back in time for their party during their Specials time. Thank you for your flexibility!”

*There will be no Valentines or treats exchanged at school.

We understand that holidays are very important to our entire community. We will continue our practice of recognizing holidays at school without celebrating holidays. There are many opportunities for students to participate in holiday celebrations with their families, community groups or friends outside of school. While we are at school, we will focus on creating opportunities that all students will be able to enjoy without the need for students to opt out of activities. We thank you in advance for your support and understanding.

Miss Emily Halpin

Hopewell School Counselor

816-359-6868

halpine@parkhill.k12.mo.us

Mrs. Katie Coulson

Hopewell Social Worker

816-359-5567

coulsonk@parkhill.k12.mo.us

• January 2025 ELA Curriculum Connections
• January 2025 Math Curriculum Connections
• January 2025 Science/Social Studies Curriculum Connections

The webisode is entitled Beyond the Game: Supporting Young Athletes in a Competitive World and will be held live on Monday, January 27, 6:00-7:00 PM. This webinar will focus on the unique psychological challenges young athletes face and the critical role parents play in fostering a supportive environment. We’ll take a deep dive into the psychology of young athletes, with a special focus on bridging generational perspectives on relationship building, emotion regulation and competition. We will also discuss the pressures of competition over the years, the impact of self-esteem on performance and how to help teens handle setbacks. As youth sports evolve, so do the mental health needs of athletes. We will discover practical strategies to foster resilience, open communication, and mutual understanding to help young athletes achieve their best in a healthy, balanced approach both on and off the field.

Click here for more details and to register. To see all past and upcoming webisodes, visit the Student and Family Support page (scroll down to Mental Health and Healthy Living Resources, then expand the Family Webinar Series section).

School Hours

Office: 8:00am - 5:00pm

School Hours: 9:10am - 4:10pm

Arrival/Breakfast: 8:50am - 9:10am

*Student may enter the building at 8:50am

Breakfast is served 8:50am - 9:10am.

Dismissal Starts: 4:00pm

Attendance, Absence, Lateness

Every child is urged to form excellent habits regarding attendance and promptness. A good start to the day helps foster a positive attitude. If your child is absent, please call the school office (816)359-4410 before 9:10am. If you fail to report the absence or lateness, our attendance messenger will call out at 10:00am to notify you that your child is not in school. This is a practice we’ve instituted to ensure the safe arrival of our children.

Absences or lateness may also be reported through your infinite campus parent portal.

Student Dismissal Plans, Transportation Day-to-Day Changes

If your student is going to have different transportation, a phone call or email from the parent/guardian must accompany the request. Please contact the office prior to 3:00pm to request a change in transportation. Changes to ride an alternative bus will only be issued for a change in daycare or for the safety of the student. If an alternative person is checking out your student, the person must have their ID scanned.

Students being picked up prior to the end of the school day, please arrive in the office prior to 3:30pm. Parent/Guardians who arrive after 3:50pm, will need to join the car rider line or wait until dismissal begins for their child to be called out of class.

If your child is a bus rider, it is imperative that we plan for any transportation changes prior to dismissal. Buses leave once they are loaded.

Download First View by First Student Bus App!

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!

First View Instructions

If you have questions or experience difficulty in setting this up, please contact the Hopewell Office.

Need to set up account? CampusParentSetup1.pdf (finalsite.net)

Guide to using Campus Parent: GuidetoCampusParent20-212.pdf (finalsite.net)

Throughout the school year, the district or school might take pictures/videos and release personal information about students. This could be to a local newspaper, Hopewell newsletters or on our school website. The district or school might also post pictures on social media (Facebook or Twitter). If you DO NOT want your child's image, please contact your child's teacher or the front office to fill out an Image/Contact Information OPT-OUT form.

The Park Hill School District PTA runs a clothing center that provides free, gently used clothing, plus new socks and underwear to district students. Please visit our Facebook page or the PTA Clothing Center website for updated information.

The PTA Clothing Center serves all Park Hill School District students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The PTA asks you to bring proof that you are currently enrolled in the Park Hill district. This could be a student ID, dated letter from a principal or social worker, class schedule, or enrollment form. You can also show us the district portal with student information in it.

Donations are welcome at the Clothing Center anytime, year-round. There is a blue bin in front of the garage of the clothing center, which is at 8009 N Atkins, just south of the Gerner Family Early Education Center. Please make sure your donations are clean, in good condition and bagged in kitchen-sized bags that the volunteers can lift.

Each morning our Hawks recite the school pledge and throughout the day they receive positive feedback about following Hawk expectations. Students receive Soar Slips as an acknowledgement of following the expectations. Students can redeem their Soar Slips for different activities such as lunch with the teacher, game with the principals or going to read to a younger class. These activities are great ways for students to be role models and engage in meaningful interactions within their class and throughout the building. Often a class might be trying to reach a Soar Slip goal together to earn something for the whole class.

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.

Meal Prices

Meal pricing as of August 1st is provided below. Meal Benefit Applications to qualify for free and reduced-price meals during the 24-25 school year will be available after August 1, 2024.

Elementary School Meals

Price

Breakfast

$1.75

Lunch

$2.95

Meal Payment Options:

If a student plans to purchase Breakfast, Lunch, or A la Carte/Snacks at school, please ensure money is available on the student's meal account. Payments are accepted at school (with cash or check) and online through SchoolCafe.com. If assistance is needed to set up an online account or to find out the student’s ID number, please contact the district Nutrition Services office at 359-4090 or your student’s school cafeteria manager.

Please Note: Students not currently attending school (incoming kindergarten students or those outside the Park Hill district) will not be able to set up a SchoolCafe account until after August 1, 2024 when the 24-25 school year database is uploaded to our software.

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

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

Hilary Ellyson - President

Rachel Whaley - VP of Fundraising

Shelly Cole - VP of Membership

Angie Tower - Treasurer

Jennifer Cozad-Cissel - Secretary

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.

• Jan. 27th
• Feb. 24th
• April 28th

Please Join Us

Hopewell PTA meetings will be held the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30pm in the Hopewell Cafe. Connect with us on FB : Hopewell Elementary School PTA for specific meeting invites and other important updates.

The Hopewell PTA's success is directly tied to the parent and teacher involvement, and we need your assistance to make it great for all of the Hopewell Students. Take a moment to complete this interest survey, Hopewell Elementary PTA Volunteer Opportunities - your sign up indicates interest in helping for one to two hours - No scary commitments here. Check out all the SMALL WAYS you can help out to make a BIG IMPACT at Hopewell Elementary.

February 6th - Main Event

February 27th - Culvers

March 14th - Chuck E. Cheese

March 18th - McDonalds

April 15th - Culvers

English: K-5 Combined School Supply List 2024-2025 (PDF)

Spanish: Lista de útiles escolares para 2024-2025 (PDF)

Arabic: 2024-2025 ي قائمة لوازم المدرسة للعام الدرا (PDF)

Amharic: ለ2024-2025 የትምህርት ቤት አቅርቦት ዝርዝር (PDF)

Chuukese: Maaketiwen Pisekin Sukun ren 2024-2025 (PDF)

Oromo: Tarreeffama Dhiyeessii Mana Baruumsaa 2024-2025 (PDF)

Our employees are the reason we are so successful here in the Park Hill School District, and we would like to recognize them for all they do for our students. That is why we present the Park Hill Star award once a month to a pre-K or elementary teacher, a secondary teacher and a support employee. Anyone can nominate an employee for this award by using the form below.

Mission

Through an innovative learning community, Hopewell Elementary teaches the whole child by building trusting relationships, creating high expectations and celebrating differences.

Vision

Hopewell Elementary is a learning community dedicated to the success of every child.

Values

Trust > Positive Intent > Community > High Expectations > Respect > Collaboration

Pledge

H: Have Respect

A: Act Responsibly

W: Work Together

K: Keep Our School Safe

S: Soar to Success!

Hopewell Elementary School

6801 N Line Creek Pkwy

Kansas City, MO 64151

School Phone: 816-359-4410

Office Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Principal: Dr. Melissa Hensley

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Morgan Tayor

Front Office

Executive Admin Asst: Heather Callura ext. 6812

Registrar/Attendance Admin Asst: Katy Lewis ext. 6585