#RoyalFam Newsletter

Mark Your Calendar

01/24 - Grading Day - No School

02/15 - Sweethearts Dance

02/17 - Professional Development Day - No School

02/20 - Digital Learning Day (Scholars access learning online)

02/27 - Conferences - No School

03/20 - Digital Learning Day (Scholars access learning online)

03/28 - Grading Day - No School

03/31-4/4 - Spring Break - No School

School Calendars

District Calendar

Please click here to read the January edition of the Student Council Monthly News.

Thank you to everyone who has donated to the party through our Venmo and GoFundMe campaigns. Last week, we received almost $6,000 in donations which brings us just under $8,000 toward our $15,000 goal. We appreciate your generosity as it allows us to start locking in the activities for the party. We still have work to do.

Corporate Donations

BONUS WAY TO HELP For Thrivent Financial Members! Do you have a Thrivent account? Hopkins Senior Party is an eligible organization for both Choice Dollars and Action Teams donations. This means you can donate your 2024 Choice Dollars and/or create Action Teams up to $500 to support Hopkins Senior Party. Reach out to your Thrivent advisor - or contact Sarah Coffey at 612-812-8418 or sarah.coffey@thrivent.com for help.

We also know that companies like Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank and Verizon have been generous resources in the past. Last year this money was instrumental in purchasing prizes and gift cards. Please ask your HR Director for opportunities at your company.

Email HopkinsSeniorParty@gmail.com if you have questions or further information is needed.

Yard Signs

Once more, Hopkins yard signs for graduating seniors are available for purchase. Order by March 2 and they will be here by the end of March, before Spring Break.

Order at: https://hopkins-high-school-spirit-shop.square.site/

**Scroll to middle of Spirit Shop page to place your order**

• You will be emailed when they are ready for pick up.

• Accepting donations for a "Sign for a Senior", for classmates who may not otherwise be able to get one.

HHS for Choice will be hosting a donation drive for the Sojourner Shelter over the next three weeks. The Sojourner Shelter is an emergency housing facility for women and children who are unsafe in their homes, and they are often in need of basic necessities. These are the items they currently need:

• Toiletries

• Paper products (plates, cups, etc.)

• Baby items (diapers, wipes, etc.)

• Cleaning supplies

• Gently used women's and children’s clothing

• Gently used linens (towels, wash clothes, bedding, etc.)

• Gently used toys

If you have any of these items to donate we will have a labeled bin in the main front entryway of the school to put them in. Thank you for your support!

The Hopkins High School ACT test will be held on Tuesday, April 15 at HHS. ALL juniors are automatically registered to take the examination. We encourage all juniors to take advantage of this opportunity as it creates pathways for scholarships for college. If you wish for your child NOT to take the ACT, please email Dr. Kuhl by February 14, 2025.

At the beginning of Term 3, your junior scholar will receive weekly emails and videos from Dr. Kuhl to their school email detailing a study plan for that week's ACT preparation. Please make sure you talk to your scholars' about their Winward Academy assignments.

If scholars have any questions, they can stop by and see Dr. Kuhl. michelle.kuhl@hopkinsschools.org

Parents/Guardians: If you wish to meet with your scholar’s counselor, please schedule an appointment by emailing the counselor to ensure they will be available to meet with you. School counselors' schedules fill up fast. Thank you for your understanding, partnership, and cooperation.

We are excited to share important information regarding the course registration process for the 2025-2026 school year. Below are the key dates and events to help you and your scholar navigate this process successfully.

KEY DATES AND ACTIVITIES

Week of January 27th:

• Registration information will be shared in Royals Connect and classrooms.

• January 28th: Scholars will review registration materials.

• January 29th: Scholars will begin requesting courses and begin discussions about class selections. Scholars are encouraged to consult with family members, teachers, counselors, and friends.

Registration Information Night:

• February 5th, 6:00-7:30 PM (HHS Auditorium)
  This is a key event for incoming scholars and their families. We encourage your attendance to learn more about the registration process, ask questions, and gather resources.

February 7th:

• Registration window closes for middle school scholars.

February 14th:

• Registration window closes for HHS scholars.

INTRODUCING THE ACADEMIC PLAN TOOL IN INFINITE CAMPUS

We are thrilled to announce the introduction of the Academic Plan tool in Infinite Campus, available during this year’s registration process!

This new feature allows scholars to plan out all four years of their high school journey. The tool is designed to guide students by:

• Alerting them if course requirements and prerequisites have not been met.

• Notifying them if they haven’t registered for enough credits for the academic year.

Below is a preview of the Academic Plan interface that scholars will see in Infinite Campus when registration opens:

More detailed information about the Academic Plan and the registration process will be shared as we approach the registration period. This tool is an excellent resource to ensure students are on track for a successful high school experience!

Thank you for your engagement and support in helping your scholar make informed decisions about their academic journey. We look forward to seeing you at Registration Information Night!

Student Council and Immigrating to Success present HHS Culture Night which will occur on January 27th from 6:00-8:30 PM. The event will consist of a fashion show, cultural dance exhibition, and a potluck where students have the option to share a cultural dish. The event is HHS Students only; however participants can bring up to five guests. Entry is free but requires a ticket. Students can pick up tickets at the table during lunches starting on 1/15.

Senior Yearbook Tributes Due February 1

Honor your graduate with our tradition of senior tributes in the yearbook with a short message and photo of them from their younger years. Click here to enter your message, upload your photo, and submit your payment.

Yearbook Presales End January 31

Order your yearbook before the end of the month before we put our final order numbers in, so you can ensure that your name is on the list. Starting Feb. 1 the yearbook price will increase and you will not have the option to personalize the cover.

Carleton College is reaching out to connect high achieving 9-11th grade students with our Summer Liberal Arts Institute (SLAI), running for three weeks this July on campus. We are particularly interested in recruiting students from Hopkins. This Pre-College program is a unique opportunity designed to provide a liberal arts college experience to high school students, from the application process to earning credit.

This coming summer, SLAI will offer six interdisciplinary college-credit courses:

• Humanities: Examination of how humans tick through History, Mapmaking, Art History, Literature, and Art.

• Computer Science: All experience levels welcome to seek computational solutions in Computer Vision, Robotics, Web Development, and Computer Organization.

• Storytelling: Multimedia, Film Music, Cognitive Science, Creative Writing.

• Thinking About Feelings: Literature, Film, Comedy, Cognitive Science, and Psychology

• STEM in the Field: Geology, Ecology, Ornithology (Birds), and Environmental Science

• Reimagining Society: Sociology, German Studies, Political Science

A SLAI student might already be passionate about one of the disciplines listed above or is simply intellectually curious and hungry for a challenge. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond just our approach to academics, with over half of our domestic participants identifying as students of color, over one-third are first-generation, and 40% receiving financial assistance.

Here is a link to our program flyers.

Purpose:
If you are a caregiver of a student with a disability, you are invited to join us for our SEAC (pronounced seek) meetings. We will share Hopkin's Special Education Department updates with you and create space for you to advise us on how to best serve you and the community.

https://www.pacer.org/parent/parent-leadership/seac/

Dates:
Tuesday, January 21, 2024, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, March 18, 2024, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Location: Eisenhower Community Center, Board Room #233

If you have any questions, please email Ryan.Simenson@Hopkinsschools.org

The Hopkins Education Foundation (HEF) will be fundraising for a new special project, Outdoor Opportunities, at the Royal Bash gala on March 1 at the Metropolitan Ballroom. Each year, HEF partners with Hopkins Public Schools on a project that will have a districtwide impact. This year’s project will inspire Hopkins students to develop outdoor and leadership skills, build community, and experience joy and connection to the natural world with activities like camping, hiking, canoeing, and more. Funds raised at the Royal Bash will make the class trips listed below possible for students in the District, help the outdoor program acquire more gear, and create an Outdoor Opportunities Fund for scholarships for future trips. We hope this project will create new outdoor traditions for years to come.

• Elementary: Fifth grade day trip to YMCA Camp Ihduhapi

• Middle School: Eighth grade day trip to YMCA Camp Ihduhapi

• High School: Camping trip for up to 120 students

• Outdoor Gear: Expand the High School inventory of camping, hiking, and outdoor gear, to help make it possible for all kids to have outdoor learning experiences, regardless of income.

• Outdoor Opportunities Fund: Any additional funds raised will be placed in a scholarship fund to make future outdoor trips accessible to our low income families.

Tickets for the Royal Bash are on sale now. Join with parents, teachers, district leaders and community members to celebrate and support at the Royal Bash. Tickets and info at HopkinsEducationFoundation.org.

Join us for Hopkins Ultimate Community Night on Sunday, January 26th from 5-6:30pm at the North Junior High Structure. Come learn about the sport, our team, connect with current players and families, and enjoy PIZZA! Hopkins Ultimate is open to all in grades 5th-8th (co-ed Middle School League) and 9th-12th grades (male and female matching Varsity).

All new/interested and current players and families are welcome, especially anyone wanting to learn more about the sport of Ultimate Frisbee! There will be opportunities for new players to throw the disc around and for families to connect with current players and current team families.

Please RSVP by January 20th by using the link below. And for more information or season registration, check out our website hopkinsultimate.com.

Registration Link

Email: crystal.ballard@hopkinsschools.org
Website: https://hopkinsschools.org/schools/secondary-schools/hopkins-high-school
Location: 2400 Royals Drive, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305, USA
Phone: (952) 988-4500
Facebook: facebook.com/hopkinsroyals270/
Twitter: @HopkinsHigh270