(Thunderhawk Gathering of Information for Friday)

September 10, 2021 Hopewell Families:

We have been back in school for almost 4 weeks now. What a great time to sit down with your student and check Home Access Center and Canvas. See what’s coming up, what may still be out there to be done, or have conversations about what they are currently learning! Color Run In collaboration with our PTSO, the HJS Color Run is back again this year. While this is a primary fund raising event for our PTSO, it is even more a community building event for our students and staff. We love seeing all of our students hanging out together and having fun! This year’s event is Friday, September 24 right after school until 4pm. To participate, students have to turn in their donation form by today. They have received this form several times including as late as Wednesday of this week after they watched a video during lunch on past Color Runs. I think this is an event that they will look back and regret not taking part in if they miss it. First Dance Our first dance of the school year, and really in almost 2 years, will be Friday, September 17 after school until 4pm. A couple things about school dances:

• School dress code applies - there will be no changing of clothes prior to the dance. • Students stay after school to attend. If a student leaves at the end of the day, they are not

permitted to return to the dance. • No student may leave the dance early unless their parent personally signs them out. • Cost is $10. This includes all the Pizza and drinks they can handle. • A dunking booth will be available for additional cost - staff will fill the booth. • Please have rides here at 4pm. Be patient - everyone is getting picked up at the same

time. With the help of our resource officer, we will get everyone out safely and efficiently.

Clubs and Extracurricular Activities Many of our clubs began meeting this week. It was so awesome to see our kids get involved in their interests. The Club Card allows students to get involved in several clubs for one price. Clubs that are covered under the Club Card are: Drama, Student Council, Art, Engineering, Yearbook, and Jazz Band. Clubs outside of this list, may have their own separate charge. This does not include athletics. Covid Protocols Thank you to everyone for continuing to remain vigilant in our efforts to keep our kids in school. Mask wearing is tough on everyone, no question about it. It has also allowed me to not quarantine hundreds of kids this year. It will also allow us to return to events like school dances, the Color Run, and in person concerts. Thank you all for making this as seamless of a transition as possible. What a great community we live in!! Take Care,

Jeff Rouff

COLOR RUN SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

2:10-4:00

Grit and Communication

Try to institute an “Ask 3 Before Me” strategy with your student. If they cannot figure something out, first ask a friend, then ask a sibling, then try googling the issue. (or any other “3” ways to find information.) Teachers have instituted type of this for years, and it could help your child build grit and perseverance! If your student still cannot find an answer, it is best to first ask the teacher in person. Finally, students can use their student outlook or Canvas inbox to send the teacher an email.

SCHOOL DANCE

When: Friday, September 17

Time: 2:10-4:00pm

Cost: $10.00 Includes admittance to

the dance & all pizza and drinks

Dunking Booth: $2 per throw or 3 throws for $5

*All students need to be picked-up from the dance promptly at 4:00.

Please have ride arrangements finalized prior to dance day

CANDY SALE

Lakota Music Department

Candy Sale

September 15 – September 27, 2021

Hopewell Junior

Conference Night #1 Virtual Conferences

September 23, 2021

4:00-7:30pm

Contact Mrs. Stevens at 777-2258, if you would like to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher(s) or team.

Free and Reduced Applications need to be renewed EVERY year. Applications can be renewed either on-line or by filing out a hard copy (see the link below).

Free & Reduce and Waiver Information 2021-22 No application is required to receive the district wide free meals for the 2021-2022 school year, however even though there is no charge for meals this year, filling out the Free/Reduced application provides other benefits, such as qualifying to have certain extracurricular and athletic fees waived.

Band Notes

Band Night is TONIGHT!!

Friday, September 10

Band Night Schedule: 3:45 Junior Schools arrive at East (meet in the band room and move to the upper gym)

4:15 Pre-Game rehearsal with East Marching Band, 9th Grade, HJS & LJS 8th Grade Bands

On the East Football field

5:15 Dinner provided in Cafeteria either LaRosa’s or Domino’s pizza)

6:15 Hopewell & Liberty 8th Grade Band members line up in gym with instruments & music

6:30 Depart for Stadium

6:40 Pre-Game Starts and our Band Night Performance begins

7:00 Kick off-game begins

7:30 Conclusion of first quarter- the 8th band grade students are dismissed to the responsibility of their parents/guardians to either go home or stay with parents and watch the football game.

8:00 Half-time Show - East Marching Band performs their marching Show “Horoscope”

• **If your child is staying for the game with you: Please meet your child at the East band room door at 7:30 p.m. and let me know they are leaving with you for the game. For safety and accountability purposes, students will not be released to the stadium without parent/guardian escort.

• **If you are picking up your child to go home and leaving at 7:30: Please pick your child up at the East Band room door entrance on the side of the building where you see a Lakota East Thunderhawk Marching Band Truck, not at the front entrance of East High School.

DRAMA CLUB

Come join the HJS Drama Club !! *Learn acting skills *Work sound, lights, costumes, props and handle sets *Act on stage for our Fall Drama Sampler *Participate in our Spring Musical. *Have fun with other great kids!!

Drama Club starts Monday, September 13.

2:15-3:30pm, Room 103

A Club Card Activity.

ARCHERY

When: September 15 – October 27 Time: 2:45 – 4:15pm

Be a part of this exciting opportunity.

• Learn the fundamentals of archery

• Increase accuracy with games of skill.

• Compete in a friendly tournament.

No experience is necessary and all

equipment will be provided.

9 members are needed to form a team.

Sign-up sheet can be found outside of the main office.

Contact Mrs. Bomkamp if you have any questions.

Bobbiejo.bomkamp@lakotaonline.com

Archery Club is not covered under the Club Card. A separate $50 payment is required.

Make Checks out to: HJS PTSO

First Meeting

Archery: Wednesday, September 15 Art: Thursday, September 9 Drama: Monday, September 13 Engineering: Monday, September 13 Student Council: Thursday, September 9 Yearbook: Monday, September 13

The Student Council is forming.

If you are interested in joining,

but missed the first meeting,

visit the HJS Student Canvas

Portal. Scroll down to the bottom

of the Home Page. Click on the

Student Council icon to access

the application form. All

applications and fees should be

submitted ASAP. Interested

students should talk to

Mrs. Parks after applying to

learn more information.

Art Club

Do you enjoy drawing, painting, crafting, or just all around being creative?

If that sounds like you, I invite you to come join your fellow Hopewell Junior artists in Art Club!

Art Club meets Thursdays, directly after school, from 2:15 – 3:15 in the Art Room.

If you have any questions or want to know more about what Art Club will be creating together, come see our Art Teacher, Mrs. O’Connor, in the Art Room next to the cafeteria!

HJS Yearbook Club

Do you like taking pictures? Are you looking to get

involved at HJS? Do you enjoy watching and observing

everything happening at HJS? If so, the HJS Yearbook

Club NEEDS YOU! Help our school design yearbook

that highlights everything that is great about HJS!

Meetings will be held bi-weekly on most

Mondays during the school year,

beginning this Monday, September 13th.

What: Yearbook Club Where: Mrs. Hoctor’s Room, Rm. 205 When: 2:15-3:15pm

We hope to see you there!

Hopewell Junior offers a variety of after school clubs and activities for students to join.

HOPEWELL JUNIOR CLUB CARD

Club Card: For a one-time fee of $50, Hopewell students can choose to join one or more of the 7* clubs listed below.

*National Junior Honor Society – invitation only.

Other clubs may be offered at a later date.

CLUB CARD FORM 2021-22

TDaP and Meningococcal Vaccine The deadline to submit TDaP and meningococcal vaccine records has been extended to September 20. If your student has an upcoming appointment for one of these vaccinations, or you have questions/concerns, please email or call Mrs. Cabrera.

All 7th graders are required to provide proof of TDaP and meningococcal vaccine.

Cindy Cabrera, RN, BSN, 513-777-2258 cindy.cabrera@lakotaonline.com)

Counselor’s Corner

Andria Lapthorn

School Counselor

Hopewell Junior School

As students transition back into in-person learning, it could be beneficial to develop and practice different self-care regimens. Many students may face common challenges of anxiety, stress and loss of motivation as the school year continues. Susannah Winters Ted Talk describes self-care taking care of your wellbeing through restorative activities. Winters also digs deep on which self-care regimens could give more feelings of revitalization. For additional information for back-to-school self-care, check out this article on various self care techniques for students, teachers and parents.

Want to know more about one of the world’s fastest growing and lucrative career paths? Interested in hearing from an expert on the frontlines of Cyber Security, keeping our privacy safe from all the hackers making headlines? Come out to this free event, sponsored by Lakota Cyber Academy that is prepping interested East and West students to be the next generation of tech defenders. What? Lakota Cyber Academy Kick-Off Night with

Keynote Speaker Matt Linton

When? Wednesday, September 22, 6:00-8:30pm

Where? Lakota East High School Auditorium

Who Can Attend? Any current or prospective student interested in the Cyber Academy

How Can I Attend? Click on this Cyber Academy Flyer, scan the code, and register!

Friday, September 10th Cross Country at Mason Inv. at

Pine Hill Park

Monday, September 13th Volleyball at Ridge

Tuesday, September 14th

Golf vs. Sycamore and Plains at Pleasant Hill

Volleyball vs. Creekside

Tennis at Princeton

Wednesday, September 15th Tennis vs. Miamisburg at Liberty

Golf vs. Hamilton

Thursday, September 16th Cross Country at Sycamore Inv. at

Weller Park

Volleyball vs. Bridgetown

Football vs. Plains

Friday, September 17th Athletic Dance - 2:15 - 4:00pm

$10 entry includes Dance, drinks and Pizza

Dunking Booth -- $2/throw or 3 throws for $5

Pick-up students at 4:00pm.

*All students need to be picked-up from the dance promptly at 4:00.

Please have ride arrangements finalized prior to dance day

Coach’s Emails

Cross Country: Coach Colbert emily.colbert@lakotaonlinecom

Girls Tennis: Coach Herr cathy.herr@lakotaonline.com

Football: Coach Lewis jared.lewis@lakotaonline.com

Volleyball: Coach Bolte (7th) kateosu4@aol.com

Coach Valentine (8th) Victoria.valentine@lakotaonline.com

Golf: Coach Jacobs Courtney.jacobs@lakotaonline.com

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

(Parent, Teacher, Student Organization) hjsptso@gmail.com

PTSO MEETINGS

HJS PTSO meetings are always open to anyone who is interested. There is no charge to join the PTSO this year. Hear important school information from Mr. Rouff, Mr. Cripe, and our teacher representative, Ms. Parks. Provide input on how we spend out PTSO funds. Learn more about future PTSO plans and events. Our next PTSO meeting will be on September 13th at 6:30 in the Hopewell Junior Innovation Hub.

2021-2022

PTSO Leaders Needed

Please join our PTSO in one of our open roles:

Vice President Co-Treasurer

Community Service Fair Chair DPC Representative

Academic Excellence Chair

If you are interested, please email us at hjsptso@gmail.com

Spirit Wear

The school spirit wear store is open for business! Please visit www.shoplakota.com to visit our Spirit Wear store. A portion of the proceeds benefit the PTSO. The shop will be open until September 19th

UPCOMING EVENTS

Have your student join us for our 3rd Annual Color Run fundraiser on September 24th after school!

See the Participation Form in this newsletter.

Please join us for our next Restaurant Night fundraiser on September 14th at the VOA Chick-Fil-A (please use the Chick-Fil-A flyer).

Additional Opportunities

Please visit https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-

rewards and register your Kroger card to earn money for HJS every time you shop. Select Hopewell Junior PTSO (80756) as your charitable organization. HJS PTSO will receive quarterly checks based on a percentage of your spending.

Please visit smile.amazon.com and login with your Amazon username and password. You can then select Hopewell Junior School PTSO as your charitable organization. HJS PTSO will receive 0.5% of your purchase price.

COLOR RUN 2021

HOPEWELL HAPPENINGS

September 10 - 17

Friday, September 10 4:30pm Cross Country v Mason @ Pine Hill Park

7:00pm Band Night @ Lakota East

Monday, September 13 2:15-2:45pm Yearbook Club: Room 205 2:15-3:00pm Engineering Club: Room 156 2:15-3:30pm Drama Club: Room 103 4:30pm Volleyball v Ridge @ Ridge 6:30pm PTSO Meeting @ HJS: Hub

Tuesday, September 14 2:10-2:50pm Jazz Band: Room 104 4:00pm Golf v Sycamore & Plains @ PHGC

4:00pm Tennis v Princeton @ Princeton 4:30pm Volleyball v Creekside @ HJS

Wednesday, September 15 Lakota Music Dept. Candy Sale Begins 2:15-2:50pm Faculty Meeting: Cafeteria 4:00pm Golf v Wilson @ Twin Run GC 4:00pm Tennis v Miamisburg @ Liberty

Thursday, September 16 2:10-2:50pm Jazz Band: Room 104 2:15-3:15pm Art Club: Room 171 4:00pm Cross Country @ Weller Park 4:30pm Football v Plains @ HJS 4:30pm Volleyball v Bridgetown @ HJS

Friday, September 17 2:15-4:00pm School Dance - $10

*All students need to be picked-up from the dance promptly at 4:00.

Please have ride arrangements finalized prior to dance day.

DISTRICT NOTES – September 10, 2021

DPC Hosts ‘Meet the Candidates’ for School Board

Election season will soon be upon us and the Lakota District Parent Council (DPC) has partnered

with the West Chester/Liberty Chamber Alliance and Miami University to host a forum to meet the

candidates running for the Lakota Board of Education. This virtual event will take place via a Zoom

webinar on Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m.

This will be the second time DPC has hosted the event. “This is an opportunity for Lakota community members, parents, students and staff to learn more about each candidate and why they are running for the Lakota Board of Education,” said DPC President Lisa Phair. Click here for more event details.

Lakota LEADS Science & Engineering Fair Now Open to Grades 5-12 Registration is open for the 3rd Annual Lakota Science & Engineering Fair, hosted by Lakota LEADS! This event is open to all Lakota fifth- through twelfth-graders. Students can enter individual or team projects. The fair will be held at Hopewell Junior School on January 21, 2022. Learn more on the Lakota LEADS website and complete the fair application by the November 30 deadline. Email lakotasciencefair@gmail.com to sign up for the science fair newsletter.

Destination Imagination Now Open to All Grade Levels Does your student love crafting, inventing, building, storytelling and all things STEAM? Destination Imagination (DI) is designed to foster your student's creativity, problem-solving skills and teamwork through a project-based learning experience and competition. Lakota is creating teams for this year’s program now. Registration is open to all grade levels. Click here to register your child for DI by the Sept. 15 deadline. Learn more at DestinationImagination.org or by watching this “Why Parents Choose DI” video. A complete FAQ about DI is also available. Contact LakotaDI@yahoo.com with questions.