Hopkins Happenings

Our Mission

At Hopkins Elementary School we are collaboratively helping children achieve their personal best while increasing student achievement.

Our Vision

At Hopkins Elementary School we are working together to cultivate learners, empower families, and strengthen communities.

Hopkins Families,

We are nearing the end of an amazing first semester of school! Here are some friendly updates and reminders...

GENERAL INFORMATION

• If your child is home sick, please submit a written note or doctor's excuse to your teacher.
• School starts at 8:15am and ends at 2:45pm, every minute counts!
• Have your ID ready for all school visits when you enter the building.
• Birthdays - only send store-bought cupcakes

FAMILY LUNCH VISITS

• We will not have family lunch visits the last week of school, December 11th - 15th as we prepare to close out for the semester. Enjoy lunches before this date! Family lunch visits will resume January 8th.

SEMESTER CLASS PARTIES

• Your teacher will communicate with you the date of your child's semester party.
• The class parties are only for students and teacher assigned helpers/volunteers.
• Only send store bought, individually wrapped treats

WINTER WEATHER & DRESS CODE

• Remember students should wear coats, jackets, and other articles of clothing to keep them warm! Write your child's name on the inside so they can find them if they are misplaced.
• See our school handbook for dress code reminders so all students come dressed ready to learn each day! All students, and visitors, should wear appropriate clothing at school daily.

SEMESTER REPORT CARDS

• All grades will be finalized online after we come back in January after all Mid Year District Assessments are entered. Most grades will be updated by December 15th by your teacher.
• Remember to communicate with your teachers for any questions or concerns related to progress.
• Report cards will be mailed out in January to all families, but they are also available online in Parent Vue!

Proud to be YOUR Principal,

Dr. Gabriel Zaragoza

(770) 564 - 2661

gabriel.zaragoza@gcpsk12.org

• December 18th - January 3rd
  
• Semester Break - NO SCHOOL
• January 4th
• Students Return for Semester 2 of School

• Multicultural Night, January 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  
• STEAM Day/Night, March 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Picture Days

Spring Picture Day - Thursday, February 7th, 2024

• The A+ Education Reform Act of 2000 established school councils in Georgia to bring communities and schools closer together in a spirit of cooperation to achieve the following: solve difficult education problems, improve academic achievement, provide support for teachers and administrators, and bring parents into the school-based decision-making process. In short, School Councils provide advice, recommendations, and assistance to principals and local boards of education. Hopkins Elementary School council meets four times a year (September, November, January, and March).
• If you are interested in joining the Hopkins School Council for the 2023 - 2024 school year, contact Noelle Gardner, Administrative Assistant, at noelle.gardner@gcpsk12.org.

Tentative Dates:

All Meetings start at 8:30am

Friday, January 19th, 2024

Friday, March 29th, 2024

Family & Community Engagement Center

Volunteer, check-out resources, and get engaged in the community! Contact Us!

Maria Miller, Parent Instructional Support Coordinator

Ingrid Abarca, Parent Outreach Liaison

Upcoming Parent Sessions

• Stay Tuned on Parent Square for upcoming dates!

• Don't forget to sign up for your MyPaymentsPlus account! We use this platform for all school payments including contributions, field trips, club/activity dues, fundraisers, spirit shirt sales, and others!
• Also, EVERY parent/guardian will need to sign off on the GCPS and Hopkins Parent-Student Handbook through MyPaymentsPlus this year.
• Contact our Parent Center for additional support! 770-564-2661