The Book Fair is this week (March 3rd - 5th), and we hope you will all get a chance to come and visit before or after school with your children and "Leap Into a Good Book". Use this Sign-Up Link, which will show when your child/children will visit the fair with their homeroom class and give you the opportunity to sign up to volunteer either during their class visit time or during the afternoon and evening hours of the fair. We also need help with the setup and breakdown of the fair and we'd appreciate any amount of time you can give. Link HERE for the HES Book Fair Flyer.
Please be in touch with us if you have any questions:
- Eileen Lloyd (eileen.g.lloyd@gmail.com)
- Janet Rauscher (janetsrauscher@gmail.com)
Hygiene Kit Collection
From March 3rd-14th, the HES Student Council is collecting hygiene items to support The Chubbyβs Project, a local organization dedicated to helping families in need. We invite all students to participate by donating assigned items based on their grade level. If you would prefer to donate money instead, you may bring cash or a check (made out to Hopewell Elementary School) to your childβs teacher or the front office.
Grade-Level Donation Assignments:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten: Toothbrushes
- 1st Grade: Toothpaste
- 2nd Grade: Bath Soap
- 3rd Grade: Hand Soap
- 4th Grade: Deodorant
- 5th Grade: Shampoo
- Staff Donations: Paper Towels & Toilet Paper
On Tuesday, March 18th, during our SEL Day of Cooperation, students will work together to pack the hygiene kits before delivering them to Chubbyβs. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to practice teamwork and generosity while making a positive impact in the community. Thank you for helping HES make a difference in our community!
Grade-Level Coin Wars
The HES Student Council is excited to kick off a Grade-Level Coin Wars from March 17th-21st! This friendly competition will help raise money to support Student Council & Green Team spring projects at HES. This time, there are three teams: K&5 vs. 1&4 vs. 2&3, and it's coins onlyβso start saving up your spare change! The team that collects the most will be announced as the winner at our Spring Pep Rally. Get ready to bring in those coins and support some great initiatives at HES!
Hopewell Elementary School is excited to kick off its 100th-anniversary celebrations next year with a special logo design competition for our current fourth-grade students! As the 100th graduating class in June 2026, these students have a unique opportunity to create a logo that will be featured throughout our centennial festivities. We encourage participants to showcase their creativity by incorporating elements that represent Hopewell Elementary and our school community. Use this LINK for the submission form. All entries must be submitted to the main office by April 23, 2025. One winning design will be selected as the official 100th-anniversary logo, with two additional runners-up receiving special recognition. We canβt wait to see the incredible artwork from our talented students!
πβ¨ Step right up and get ready for an adventure! Join the Hopewell Elementary School Mini Theater as they bring The Claw Machine Chronicles to life! Our talented cast and crew have been working tirelessly to create a fun, exciting, and unforgettable show just for you. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 15th, 2025, at 2 PM in the HES Cafetoriumβand the best part? Admission is free! Donβt miss this whimsical journey filled with laughter, surprises, and a whole lot of heart. We canβt wait to see you there! ποΈπ«
From March 3rd - March 7th, Hopewell Elementary School will be honoring National World Languages Week. This is a week to celebrate the many languages spoken in our community and to raise awareness about the importance of learning and speaking another language. Did you know that there are over almost 7,000 languages spoken worldwide? Many of these languages are spoken by students in our school. This week HES will get to hear students speaking in many languages!
One of the most anticipated evenings of the year is coming soon! Designed in response to the increasing demands of work and school on personal and family time, this community-wide initiative was created for families to βtake the night offβ to spend time together. With the support of our school officials, parents, and community leaders, all sports practices, classes and homework will be canceled on this special evening.
Make it a tech-free night! Don't know what to do with your night off? Visit this link for some great ideas!
Support the HES Elementary School PTO by purchasing our SPRING Spirit Wear! All orders must be placed online by March 14th, 2025. More Items available than pictured. If you have any questions, please email alisamkuppe@gmail.com
News for students by students! We are so proud of all of our members of the Newspaper Club who put a lot of effort into making their articles. You will get to learn more about what is happening at the school, learn more about teachers, pets of HES and so much more! Thank you for taking the time to read our paper! Don't forget to check out the special podcast all about school news!
Hopewell Valley Bulldog Blossom 5K, Saturday, March 22nd, includes both 1M Fun Run and 5K Run/Walk. T-Shirts for All Registrations while Supplies Last!!
The Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance is excited to announce that Hopewell Valley Come Outside & Play! will take place from Thursday, June 5 through Saturday, June 7, 2025. This community-wide event encourages children and adults to get outdoors and connect with nature.
Organizations and community members are invited to host an outdoor activity during the event. If you or your organization are interested, please complete the participation form by April 25 to have your activity included in the event newsletter, which will be shared throughout the community in May.
For more details or to promote your event, visit Hopewell Valley's Backyard on Facebook. Letβs get outside and play!
Spring Registration will be Open March 10 - March 31st
SPRING SESSION
MONDAYS β APRIL 14, 28, MAY 5, 12, 19, JUNE 9
TUESDAYS β APRIL 15, 22, 29, MAY 6, 13, 20, 27, JUNE 3, 10
WEDNESDAYS- APRIL 16, 23, 30, MAY 14, 21, 28, JUNE 4, 11
THURSDAYS β APRIL 17, 24, MAY 1, 8, 15, 29, JUNE 5
FRIDAYS β APRIL 25, MAY 2, 9, 16, 30, JUNE 6, 13
Link HERE to register
PTO Meeting:
The March PTO Meeting is Thursday, the 6th, from 8:45am - 9:45am at HES. If you can not attend in person, please click here for a Zoom link.
Are you in the directory yet?
Did you know HES has a free, secure directory for families to find contact information to schedule playdates, send out birthday party invites or contact a parent in a pinch? Sign up for the school directory to manage the information you want to share and choose whether to receive important PTO announcements about upcoming events such as the school T-shirt giveaway and the book fair. The Membership Toolkit portal is secure, so your information will never be shared outside of our school community, and it gives you control over what you want to share. If you have any questions about the directory, reach out at hesdirectory@gmail.com.
The HES PTO is the volunteer organization behind many fun events and special things for our kids during the school year. Please view our link to the Frog Flash for more information.
- March 3rd-5th - HES's Book Fair
- March 3rd-7th - Read Across America Week & World Languages Week
- March 4th - Green Team Meeting (3:40pm)
- March 5th - Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal (8:00am)
- March 6th - Hopewell Valley's Night Off; Student Council Meeting - Officers only (8:05am); PTO Meeting (8:45am); Orff Ensemble Rehearsal (3:45pm)
- March 7th - PEECH's 3 Little Pigs Performance (2:15pm)
- March 12th - Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal (8:00am)
- March 13th - Orff Ensemble Rehearsal (3:45pm)
- March 14th - Trimester 2 Ends; Preschool Collaboration Day (No School for Preschool); HES's Mini-Musical School Performance
- March 15th - HES's Mini-Musical Community Performance (2:00pm); HES's Mini-Musical Cast Party (3:00pm)
- March 17th - Trimester 3 Begins; Board of Education Regular Meeting @ Stony Brook Elementary School (6:30pm)
- March 18th - SEL Day at HES; Early Dismissal/Staff Development; Preschool AM Only
- March 19th - Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal (8:00am); Timberlane MS 5th Grade Parent Meeting (6:30pm)
- March 20th - Student Council Meeting - Officers & Reps (8:05am); Orff Ensemble Rehearsal (3:45pm); HES Talent Show (6:30pm)
- March 21st - 5th Grade's Rock Our Socks Day; HVEF's Above & Beyond Celebration (6:30pm);
- March 24th - Report Cards Available to Parents
- March 25th - Debate Team Meeting (8:00am); Green Team Meeting (3:40pm)
- March 26th - Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal (8:00am); 3rd Grade's Mini-Iditarod Race (2:00pm)
- March 27th - 1st Grade Mammal Museum (9:00am); Orff Ensemble Rehearsal (3:45pm)
- March 28th - Newspaper Club (8:00am); HES Pep Rally (Sponsored by Student Council)
- March 31st - Eid ul Fitr: Schools Closed
- April 1st- April 4th - Spring Break: Schools Closed