What's Up @ West

May 3: Yearbook sales end TODAY!

May 9: No School - Targeted Support conferences

May 13: Social Media & Mental Health talk

May 15: 'Let's Talk' for parents

8th Graders, Madison, Bailey & Charlie did their Community Project on gathering donations of toys and items for Hennepin Healthcare. As their Engagement Manager, Paula Wilhelm, expressed, "Those students had a heart of gold and the teachers were so supportive of the process."

If you have leggings or sweatpants in good condition that your student has outgrown, please consider donating them to the health office at West.

We also need new cotton underwear for teenage girls (12-14 years of age).

Thanks for any help!

On Thursday, May 9, 2024 we have a non-school day designated as a conference day. However, instead of traditional conferences, teachers will be reaching out by phone to the families of students with academic concerns.

If you don't receive a call from your child’s CREW leader, rest assured that it means your scholar is doing well academically. Teachers will also utilize this time for planning, collaboration, and connecting with specific student’s families as needed to ensure our students have a strong finish to the school year.

Read more here.

You can find staff contact info here.

Don't miss the chance to celebrate and commemorate the school year.

Price is $30.

ORDER ONLINE: https://dufaultpublishing.mypaysimple.com/s/hopkins-west-middle-school-yearbook

Building our social-emotional learning (SEL) skills is an important goal for our school this year. We will be asking for your 6-12th grade child to reflect on their mindsets and approaches to learning via an online survey they will be completing at school in their advisory period. The survey will ask students to self-reflect on social and emotional competencies that align with the Hopkins scholar traits outlined in the district's strategic plan.

We are asking that all our students participate in the surveys. If a student doesn’t feel like they have enough information to answer a question, they can skip the item. The responses to these surveys are completely confidential. If you have any questions about the SEL survey or would like information about opting out, please don’t hesitate to contact us. You may also choose to opt your student out of this survey no later than May 3rd here.

West's previously scheduled parent meeting on Social Media and Mental Health has been rescheduled. Please see the flyer for new date/time as well as a link to the google meet for this meeting. We hope to engage in good conversation with you there!

-WMS Counselors

Please join Caroline, West's Health Mentor from myHealth for Teens & Young Adults, for a workshop where parents and caregivers will identify values and messages they would like to share with their children, learn typical stages of adolescent sexual development, and discuss effective communication skills for talking with their children about various sexuality topics. The goal is to build confidence so parents and caregivers can communicate their values (whatever those may be!) and feel comfortable having conversations with their kiddos.

This workshop will be offered at two different times, in two different formats. The content will be the same, so please attend whichever works better for your schedule:

• VIRTUAL - Wednesday, May 15 from 7-8pm via Google Meet
  
• IN PERSON: Friday, May 24 from 8:30-9:30am in WMS Flex Space
  

• Hopkins Girls' Soccer, Preseason meeting, May 15, see flyer
• Hopkins Mountain Bike Team, Info meeting May 8th, see flyer
• Hopkins Royelles Dance Team Tryouts May 13-16! Read for more.
  
• Strength Conditioning for grades 6-12.
• Girls Flag Football, grades 6-8, see flyer

• Academic Progress in Canvas & IB scoring details: Read here and here updates.
• 8th Grade Community Project
• Amazon West Wish List
  
• Cell Phone Policy
• Digital Reading Resource
• eHall Pass
• iPads: This doc has some ideas to support this student responsibility
• Parent pickup/drop off details
• Tardy Policy

Check out this video and our webpage for details.

nnChildren’s Dental Services will be back providing low-cost dental care for people of all ages at myHealth For Teens & Young Adults on Wednesday May 29th 9-4pm.

See flyer.

Market is room 407

Hours are during the school day.

FREE barber & braiding services to students during the school day.

Parent Permission slip must be signed, they are in the Student Services office.

myHealth Clinic at West. Thursdays from 9:30a - 11am. Call 952-474-3251 to schedule.

Sports Physical, 952-474-3251 to schedule.

myHealth Health Mentor!

May 3, 2024

5pm-7:30pm

Gatewood Elementary Media Center

RSVP Here

Royal Family Fun Day, hosted by Hopkins Education Foundation in partnership with Hopkins Community Education, will be held on Sunday, May 19, outside North Middle School. We invite Hopkins families, friends, and neighbors districtwide to further strengthen the Hopkins Public Schools’ sense of community and togetherness with an afternoon of FREE family fun. Kids in pre-k through 8th grade and their supervising adults are invited to attend. This year, kids will enjoy Ninja Anywhere’s exciting warrior course, balance activities, and inflatables! We can’t wait to gather for these and other games and activities, plus FREE FOOD! Register and sign the activity waiver

As the end of year approaches, it's a great time to thank a teacher, para, cafeteria worker, bus driver, or other special Hopkins staff member who has made a difference in your life. Hopkins Education Foundation Gratitude Gifts ($25 each) are the perfect way for you to thank Hopkins Public Schools teachers and staff for their hard work and kindness. Your $25 purchase supports HEF's educator grants program. Each gift includes a personalized thank you card, a Breadsmith chocolate chip banana bread loaf, and a BLVD Kitchen & Bar gift card. You order. We deliver. You have a lot to do; let us help. Order today

Learn about coaching your student's robotics team next school year! Previous coaches and coordinators will talk about the commitment to coaching, training, support, and how to sign up to coach. This is for incoming elementary and middle school students.

• Tuesday, May 7
  
• 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Eisenhower Community Center
  
• Click Here for more information
  

Don't want to coach but want your student to join a team? Look for team registration in July on the Community Ed website!

Girls With Impact is an organization designed to empower young women ages 14-24 with essential business and leadership skills in just five weeks. Here are some of the benefits participants can expect during their Summer Intensive.

Scholars entering grades 4-9 can join us from June 17-July 26 in a space that gives them freedom to express themselves and build a love for learning. There is no cost for participating in the program. Families who commit to participate also commit to weekly Parent Empowerment sessions. We hope to see you there!

Learn more and register here.

May 16th, Tickets on sale

We need more fans than Rogers!

See .pdf.

At the December 12 School Board Meeting, the Hopkins School Board approved the 2024-25 calendar. Over the next few weeks, we will add these dates to our digital calendar and provide a printable PDF.

High School game day expectations for all attendees for the remainder of the season and beyond:

• Middle School scholars in grades 6-8 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. No exceptions.

• Scholars from high schools that are not competing in the basketball game will not be admitted.

  read more here

Registration for Middle School summer camps and classes is now open! Whether your student is interested in pottery, fishing, tennis, or musical theater, we have offerings sure to energize their summer.

WMS School Supplies

Transportation

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Location: 3830 Baker Road, Minnetonka, MN, USA
Phone: (952) 988-4400
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