Weekly Updates - Hopewell Elementary

August 13, 2024

Welcome Hopewell Hawks!

Hello Hopewell Families,

We are excited to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year at Hopewell Elementary! We are looking forward to working together to create a wonderful year of learning and growing at Hopewell Elementary! We have included some information below to help you get started this year. In addition, here is a link to frequently asked questions. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. We are looking forward to an exciting new school year!

Class Placements:

You should be able to view your child’s classroom placement in Infinite Campus. You should have also received an email from the district office for more information on how to log into your Infinite Campus account.

School Supplies:

If you pre-ordered a school supply kit last spring, the kit will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom and will be waiting for them on the first day of school. Here is the link to our school supply lists if you still need to purchase school supplies for your child.

Breakfast/Lunch

To purchase school meals, you can send in lunch money with your child or you can set up an account for your child by creating a Pay School Account. If you set up a Pay School account, your student will be able to use their lunch number to pay for their breakfast/ lunch in the cafeteria, rather than handling money. Additionally we encourage you to please fill out the Free/Reduced meal application as soon as possible. Paper copies of the application will be available on Meet The Teacher night or in the school office. Please call the office if you need assistance in filling this form out. Free/Reduced Meal Applications must be filled out EVERY YEAR in order to qualify.

Meal prices are as follows: Breakfast $1.50 and Lunch $2.55. The breakfast/lunch menus will be posted at this link very soon: https://dublincity.sodexomyway.com/landing/elem

Bus Information:

Please visit your family’s Infinite Campus account to access your child’s specific transportation information. Kindergarten families will receive a phone call from their student’s bus driver. A representative from transportation will also be available during Meet The Teacher on August 14th from 1:45-3.

Infinite Campus- Back to School Forms:

Before the start of each school year, families must complete the Annual Update. Items that can be confirmed or changed as part of the Annual Update include street address, phone number, email, and emergency contacts. Parents will also acknowledge our district handbooks, student code of conduct, and technology/network use agreements during the Annual Update process.

STEPS
To access the Annual Update, please follow steps 1-7 below.

Log-in to Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Click “More” in the Main Menu or “Annual Update” under district announcements
Select “Online Registration Update”
Click “24-25 (Current School Year) Existing Student Registration.” Please make sure you select Existing Student Registration, not New Student.
Under Action, click “Start”
Click “Begin Registration”
Fill out your back-to-school forms

THINGS TO NOTE

For best results, complete the Annual Update from a computer or tablet.
A change of address requires two proofs of residency. A list of acceptable residency documents can be found on our Enrollment Required Documentation page.

Drop Off/Pick Up:

If you are dropping your child off in a car, please enter through the Bright Road entrance and follow the counter-clockwise loop around the back playground area. We have painted designated spots for five cars to pull up at a time. Please follow these guidelines:

Students should not exit the car until they are in one of the designated drop off spots.
To support an efficient and safe drop off/pick up, students may ONLY EXIT on the PASSENGER SIDE of the car.
Parents/guardians need to remain in their car. Staff on duty can assist in opening the car door for your child if needed.
Pull all the way up to allow more cars to drop off at one time.

Kindergarten Mid-day Car Drop Off and Pick Up: Please enter through the Bright Rd. entrance and pull up to Door #17, near the flagpole. Cars are not permitted in the front parking lot at any time. If you need to pick up or drop off your child early/late, please park in our main parking lot off of Bright Rd and come to the front of the building to the office to sign your child in/out.

Afternoon Transportation Changes:

If alternate transportation is needed on any given day, please email BOTH your student’s classroom teacher as well as, hopewell_info@dublinschools.net or send a note with your child to be given to their teacher and the office. If a note/email is not received, the child will go home as they normally do. Be sure to discuss any transportation changes with your student prior to arriving at school. For any emergency transportations changes made AFTER 3:00 PM, you must call the front office at 614-717-6617.

Attendance Guidelines: Please note we have a new attendance secretary, Ms.Sutton. Mrs. Norfleet is at Davis now so please direct all attendance questions to Ms. Sutton. Please email the Hopewell attendance line, hwes_attendance@dublinschools.net as soon as possible when your child is going to be absent from school. State law requires that an automated phone call regarding your child’s absence be sent if we do not receive a written notification, either by email or parent note. You can also call the automated attendance line at (614)-718-8911, however, an email is HIGHLY preferred and recommended as that email will serve as written notification.

PTO - Parent-Teacher Organization:

We would love to have you join our Hopewell PTO. More information about PTO will be provided at the Meet The Teacher event in August.

Stay Connected: Please be sure to check our Hopewell website regularly for the most updated information.

Twitter: @hweDCSD
Instagram: hopewell_elementary_dcs
Facebook Group: Search “Families of Hopewell”

Important Dates: Several dates are listed below to help you plan for the first few weeks of school this fall.

Aug 14th - Meet Your Teacher Open House All Grades

Last Name A-K = 1:45 - 2:15 PM

Last Name L-Z = 2:30 - 3:00 PM

Aug 15 - First Day for Students in grades 1-5

Aug 15 & 16 Phase – in days for Kindergarten students. K students are assigned ONE of these days to attend. Regular attendance for ALL K students begins on Monday, Aug 21st.

Phase In Days for Kindergarten students ONLY are as follows:

Thursday, August 15th AM- AM students with last names A-L

Thursday, August 15th PM - PM students with last names A-L

Friday, August 16th AM - AM students with last names M-Z

Friday, August 16th PM - PM students with last names M-Z

Monday, August 19th - All students attend their regular AM or PM sessions daily

Sept 2 - Labor Day – No School

We are looking forward to seeing you and your student very soon!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Susann Wittig

Hopewell Elementary Principal

wittig_susann@dublinschools.net

Mrs. Sarah Wilcox

Hopewell Elementary Assistant Principal

wilcox_sarah@dublinschools.net

August 16, 2024

Welcome Back!

It has been a very exciting week as we welcomed back over 525 Hopewell Hawks! Everyone has enjoyed creating new friendships and reconnecting with old friends. In the coming weeks, we will continue to focus on building a very positive school community together! We are looking forward to an exciting new school year together!

We are KIND

We are SAFE

We are RESPONSIBLE

WE ARE HOPEWELL!

Join Our Hopewell Facebook Page

Join our Facebook page for lots of information, pictures, posts, events, and all things Hopewell!

How to find us:

Search "Hopewell Elementary School"

Look for the Hopewell logo and picture of our school (see pic)

Click "Follow"!

Did you know we also have an Instagram? Be sure to head there and give us a follow - @hopewell_elementary_dcs

Redistricting Webinar

Redistricting Webinar on August 27

Dublin City Schools is hosting a public information webinar on Zoom to discuss the upcoming redistricting process, led by third-party expert Cropper GIS. The session will cover the process, timeline, and how parents can provide input. The link to join will be available on the district's redistricting webpage the day of the event. At this time, impacted schools include Glacier Ridge Elementary, Abraham Depp Elementary, Eli Pinney Elementary, Deer Run Elementary, Sells Middle School, Karrer Middle School, Grizzell Middle School, and Eversole Run Middle School.

Attendance Guidelines

Please email the Hopewell attendance line, hwes_attendance@dublinschools.net as soon as possible when your child is going to be absent from school. State law requires that an automated phone call regarding your child’s absence be sent if we do not receive a written notification, either by email or parent note. You can also call the automated attendance line at (614)-718-8911, however, an email is HIGHLY preferred and recommended as that email will serve as written notification.

Cub Scout Information

Now is a great time to join Cub Scouts!

Did you know that Olde Sawmill Elementary School has an awesome Cub Scout pack? If your child would enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, stem, knot-tying, and playing with other kids their age, then you should learn more about our Pack! Cub Scouts offers fun for kids (K-5) and parents while providing character growth, leadership skills, community service, stem learning, outdoor skills, and a chance to make new friends. Our pack is active all year round. Our first pack meeting is next Wednesday, August 21st from 6:30-7:30pm at Olde Sawmill Elementary School. Please stop in to meet the families that are already in the Pack to see if it's right for your family. Hopewell Elementary does not currently have a Cub Scout pack, so Olde Sawmill is a convenient nearby option for families. If you would like to learn more, visit https://beascout.scouting.org/ and search for Pack 3200 at Olde Sawmill or contact Mike Gilliam at gillers29@gmail.com.

District News

Welcome back!

We hope you had a wonderful summer and we are excited to have all our students back with us! Let's have a fantastic school year!

Need to Transfer Lunch Funds

Families who wish to transfer lunch money from the account of a student who has graduated to a younger sibling can do so easily. Just follow these simple steps:
- Log into your PaySchools Central account
- Go to Dashboard (if not already there when signing in)
- Look for the symbol in the area labeled Meals
- Click on the symbol
- The Transfer Cafeteria Balance screen appears where you enter the Patron information for the transfer of funds.
- Press PROCEED to continue to the next screen to enter the transfer amount(s).
- Authorize the transfer details and click on TRANSFER.
After School Activities
New this year, we have a dedicated space on our website to provide families information about activities provided by local organizations in our schoosl. We are still adding classes for the Fall. Check it out: After School Activities

Info Hub

This page is a resource for families to find information about local organizations offering classes and activities to our students throughout the community. This is where you will find links to Dublin Youth athletics, online art courses, Columbus Children’s Choir and more! This page is updated with new opportunities frequently. Check it out here: Info Hub

Elementary Night at Scioto Football game, August 30 vs Canal Winchester

Elementary students from Chapman, Olde Sawmill, Riverside, Hopewell, Wright and Indian Run are welcome to attend Scioto’s August 30 home football game for FREE with a paid adult admission. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. Students are enrouraged to wear school spiritwear and/or school colos to the game. Go Irish!

From the City of Dublin

Know Before You Go: DCRC Annual Shutdown

The end of August means it's time for Dublin Community Recreation Center's annual maintenance and cleaning. The building will be closed Saturday, Aug. 24, through Monday, Sept. 2, reopening Tuesday, Sept. 3. Find more DCRC info.

Summer Fun Doesn't Stop

The Dublin Summer Fun Series continues with Workout Wednesdays and Games on the Green! Join us for the last Games on the Green of the season, Aug. 22, and enjoy yoga with Life Time Fitness through September. See you there.

Riverside Crossing Park Master Plan

It's public engagement in the park! Join the City of Dublin for the second Riverside Crossing Master Plan community input session. Come to the east plaza at Riverside Crossing Park from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29 to share ideas about the park's future. Learn more.

Important Dates

Aug 29 - PTO Ice Cream Social Event on the Playground
Sept 2 - Labor Day – No School

Hopewell Elementary

Dublin City Schools

August 23, 2024

Mobile Dentist

We are excited to host a mobile dentist this year on October 16th & 17th! Services provided to students include a dental examination, cleaning, fluoride, X-rays and sealants. Restorative services such as fillings and other minimally invasive procedures may also be provided. Most dental insurances, including Medicaid, cover 100 percent of the services that are provided. No child will be turned away for inability to pay. Click this link to schedule a dental appointment for your child. Paper registration flyers will also be sent home today. Please complete the registration form and return it to your child's teacher.

Hopewell Spirit Wear

Show your Hopewell Hawk spirit buy ordering some great new products. The Hopewell Back-To-School Spirit Wear Sale is in full swing featuring all new designs! Order now and you'll save 30% off the entire site. https://1stplace.sale/105257.

PTO Ice Cream Social

On Thursday, August 29th from 5-6:30 your child are welcome to come play on the playground and meet new friends. Whits and Kona Ice trucks will be here for purchase as well. All students must be supervised by their parent/guardian at all times. Thank you!

Current 5th Grade Students ONLY

Enrollment is now open for the 2024-2025 5th Grade Strings Class.

5th Grade Strings is an introductory Orchestra course that meets twice each week, in the morning before the normal elementary school day.
Students can play the violin, viola, cello, or bass
Classes take place at your student's future middle school building.
Bus transportation is available from all district Latchkey locations and neighborhood routes.
No previous experience necessary!

Strings Open House - Tuesday September 3rd at DAVIS Middle School

Drop in any time between 5pm-6:30pm

2400 Sutter Parkway Dublin, OH 43016

This Open House will give you a chance to learn the details of the 5th Grade Strings Class, try an instrument, learn how to obtain an instrument, and learn how to register for class.

If you are unable to attend, please email Mr. Brosius

Musically,

Mike Brosius

Brosius_Mike@DublinSchools.net

Aramark Food Service

We are excited to announce that our school district has partnered with Aramark as our new food service provider. Aramark brings a variety of nutritious and delicious meal options to our students. Please note that unlike previous years, some of the menu items will now include pork. To ensure everyone is informed, all items containing pork will be clearly labeled in the meal descriptions. We encourage you to review these descriptions and discuss meal choices with your child. Thank you for your continued support!