Dear Alice Smith Families,
What a WONKY week we had! Mother nature went super easy on us last year, I guess two years in a row was not in the forecast! THANK you to all the families for adjusting your schedules and lives on Tuesday as a result of our School Closure due to extreme cold temperatures! Now lets hope we are "done" for the year and we won't have to worry about that anymore!
This week we have a few FUN and informative events that I want to cordially invite you to!
Tuesday Jan 28th (2:30 - 3:30)
Curriculum Presentation & Community Listening Session
Join our Instructional team and learn about our Math and Literacy Curriculums, Science and SchoolWide Enrichment, and our Progress in our Restorative Practices @ AS!
This presentation will be followed by a Community Share session:
What are your hopes and dreams for our school? Share with Principal Navidad and our staff what you value most as our 2025-2026 school budget is developed
Friday, Jan. 31, 6-8 p.m.
Our Winter School dance is THIS FRIDAY
Give your student an opportunity to get those winter wiggles out and enjoy an evening with their friends! Join other Alice Smith families for our school dance! Students can move and groove to music from a DJ while enjoying the company of their pals. Note: This is not a drop-off event. Students must be chaperoned by their parents.Thank YOU for your continued partnership and collaboration. If you have any questions please email or call me and I would love to connect and make sure you and your family have everything you need to continue making this year a complete success!
Don't forget to check out our Facebook Page and our Photo Gallery Below!
Principal Navidad
Direct Line: 952-988-4201
Email: eduardo.navidad@hopkinsschools.org
School Hours
Alice Smith will start at 7:50 a.m. and end at 2:20 p.m.
Follow Alice Smith on Social Media
Twitter: @AliceSmith270 and @NavidadASE
Facebook: @AliceSmithElementarySchool
January Weather!
Please make sure your child is dressed up in layers or with appropriate winter clothing.
We go outside even when it is "COLD!"
Our District policy for Indoor Recess is when the Outside Temperature is at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit OR a wind chill of -10 degrees or colder.
*Parents, please understand that we cannot keep kids inside the classroom when they don't want to go outside. Our homeroom teachers are the ones supervising recess and scholars cannot be left behind.
**Parents, if you are requesting for your child to stay inside, we do need a doctor's note to accompany that request.
*** IF you need winter gear, please reach out to Mrs. Lutz @ kristin.lutz@hopkinsschools.org
February PTO meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6-7:30 p.m.
What are your hopes and dreams for our school? Our February meeting will provide an opportunity to share with Principal Navidad what you value most as our 2025-2026 school budget is developed. Your voice and feedback are important! (If you missed the January meeting, you can access the minutes here.) We also encourage you to sign up for our PTO newsletter!
Important Upcoming Dates:
Each year, dental professionals from across the state participate in Give Kids a Smile, providing free dental care to children in need. The event takes place on the Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8 and is made possible by the collaborative effort of the Minnesota Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Foundation and volunteer dentists. Click on this link for more information and to find a participating clinic near you.
Hopkins Foundation Education News
Hopkins Education Foundation is celebrating our 30th anniversary in 2025 at the Royal Bash fundraising gala on March 1 at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley. The Royal Bash is our largest fundraiser and is a great way for you to make a huge difference in the lives of Hopkins students. Thanks to YOU, since 1995: HEF has awarded 670 classroom Spark Grants to Hopkins teachers; HEF has funded 23 special projects in partnership with Hopkins Public Schools, including $75,000 to last year's computer science special project; and HEF has awarded nearly $4 million total to Hopkins Public Schools. The Royal Bash fundraising gala on March 1, 2025, is a time when parents, teachers, district leaders, and community members come together to celebrate and raise money to support our Hopkins students. At the Royal Bash, you can play games, dance, listen to live music, and enjoy a delicious dinner from D'amico Catering, bid in the silent auction, raise your bid paddle in the live auction, and fund our special project, Outdoor Opportunities. Join with parents, teachers, district leaders, and community members to celebrate and support the Hopkins school district at the Royal Bash. Tickets and info at HopkinsEducationFoundation.org
Purposeful People: Empathy
This month is all about Perseverance. One way to think about Perseverance is “pushing yourself through challenges and obstacles.” We all experience challenges in our lives. We all have moments when we feel like we can’t do it or that we want to give up on a big task. It is important to develop tools that help us work through those challenges in order to grow in those moments instead of giving up. Perseverance is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Strong. Across grade levels, students will be developing skills like focusing, organizing, and goal-setting.
Alice Smith Elementary
Website: https://hopkinsschools.org/schools/elementary-schools/alice-smith-elementary
Location: 801 Minnetonka Mills Road, Hopkins, MN 55343, USA
Phone: (952) 988-4200
Facebook: facebook.com/AliceSmithElementarySchool
Twitter: @AliceSmith270