H.E.S. HAPPENINGS
Parent/Family Edition
OCTOBER 2023
Greetings, Hopkins Elementary Families,
We are only a few weeks away from completing the first nine weeks of this school year. Please note that school begins each day at 7:30am and ends at 2:30pm. To ensure a smooth and safe dismissal, changes in transportation will not be granted after 2:00pm each day. Additionally, early release will not be given after 2:00pm. If you need to make changes in transportation, please submit your request in writing and call our front office staff.
Daily attendance is vital to the success of your child. Please note that 10 or more absences per year are considered chronic absenteeism, which harms students' overall growth. If your child is absent, submit a doctor's or parent note within 48 hours. Only 10 parent notes can be accepted per school year. Excessive absences can lead to an attendance improvement plan and truancy court.
Our CRP Program has begun. Students enrolled in this program will meet each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:30pm until 4:30pm.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement. We value the partnership between home and school, and together, we can create an environment where our students thrive. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Wishing you a wonderful month ahead!
Warm regards,
Audrey White-Garner, M Ed.
Principal
H.E.S. HIGHLIGHTS
Sickle Cell Awareness Day
3K-1st Grade Puppet Show
International Dot Day
Curriculum, Cookies & Conversations
August HOUSE Winners
JBC Cares- Faith Based Partner
PTO
All SIC/PTO meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month. Our next meeting will be held on October 4, 2023, @ 6:30pm. The meeting location is Rudy Tuesday at 7490 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Fall Fundraiser. As soon as we have the date will items will be delivered, we will share that information with all families. We will report the fundraising retail and profit in our December Newsletter.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
ACTIVITIES TO GO...
Welcome to the "Activities to Go" section of our newsletter! We believe active involvement in your child's education is key to success. This section will share valuable tips, engaging videos, and activities focused on your child's reading and/or math skills.
Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education. Together, we can empower our children to reach their full potential.
October Activity- BeeMathGame.docx
OCTOBER 2023
OCTOBER 2-6, 2023
- October 2- National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day
- October 2-6- Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week (see flyer below)
- October 4- Title One Author's Visit (Chris Singleton- see flyer below)
OCTOBER 9-13, 2023
- October 9- Wear your HOUSE colors & HOUSE Meeting
- October 10-12- Grade 2 COGAT Testing
- October 12- Dinner with Dudes @ 6pm (see flyer below)
OCTOBER 16-20, 2023
- October 16-20- STAR Progress Monitoring
- October 16- Wear your HOUSE colors
- October 17- Grandparents Game Day (3K-2 grade grandparents) @ 10am until 12pm
- October 17-18- Grade 2 IOWA Testing
- October 18- End of the 1st Nine Weeks
- October 18- Picture Day
- October 19- Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
- October 20- Fall Break (No School for Students)
OCTOBER 23-27, 2023
- October 23-27- Red Ribbon Week (see flyer below)
- October 23- Wear your HOUSE colors & HOUSE Meeting
- October 24- Faith & Fellowship (Lower Richland Community Pastors invited to attend)
- October 25- Report Cards issued
- October 27- Honor Roll Parade @ 9am
- October 27- Half Day (Students will be dismissed at 11am)
- October 27- Parent/Teacher Conference @ 3pm until 6pm
- October 27- Fall Carnival @ 3pm until 6pm
OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 3, 2023
- October 30- Wear your HOUSE colors
- October 31- Story Book Character Parade
- October 31- Grandparents Game Day (3-5 grade grandparents) @ 10am until 12pm