“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude”
– Maya Angelou
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General PTA meeting
February 24th at 7 pm
JOIN us for this important Virtual Meeting where we will review the Budget & go over things we’ve done & plan to do. We also need to select & vote in our Nominating Committee. This committee is tasked with selecting next year’s Elected Board members. The committee consists of 3 people & 1 alternate.
Details on how to access the meeting link will be posted the day of the meeting.
If you would like to be on the Nominating Committee, have questions or need more information please contact Stephen.v.burrows@hotmail.com or DRangel01@hotmail.com
*only PTA members are eligible to vote. Memberships can be purchased at Hornet Shop
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We would LOVE to hear from people interested in getting their feet wet this year to prepare for next year. PRESIDENT, VP 1, Staff Appreciation and Communications are open positions this year. Next year – many more positions will be OPEN.
If you are interested in joining the board or you want to co-chair a position, please reach out to our board. We are happy to answer your questions regarding the available positions.
Visit our website for board contact list- HMS PTA
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RRISD has a FREE Homework Helpline for elementary, middle, and high school students. Students can share their screen and send photos of homework pages to get help from District Instructional Coaches. RRISD Homework Helpline Instructional Coaches have access to textbooks commonly used in the District and can assist students in most subjects.
Access FREE online on-demand homework help, Monday through Thursday, from 5 – 8 p.m.
Visit Reimagining Education, FamilyNet website to open a chat with an instructional coach. https://roundrockisd.zendek.com/hc/en-us
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District Judging results are in. While we did not advance to State, we are so very PROUD of our students who entered.
Award of Excellence – Allison Rosensteel & Caroline Warrick 
Award of Merit – Ebika-bowei Okah, Charlotte Bell & Nala White
Honorable Mention- Sydney White & D’Lee Dillard
A BIG thank you to Mr. Gallardo … every year he goes out of his way to help students with getting their entries submitted & helping make this program so successful. Principal Garinger is looking into whether or not we can have a simple ceremony on campus or alternate plan. Parents will be notified either way as to how we plan to celebrate our students.
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Visit our Hornet Shop for deals for our incoming 6th graders!!
To spirit wear, memberships, etc. visit – Hornet Shop
*once we receive the order we will contact you to arrange school pick up*
Questions? Contact Denise Rangel at DRangel01@hotmail.com
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We have 170 members. We are still working on the Golden Apple Award and we are only 20 members away – if you would like to DONATE a membership – Visit our ONLINE store- Hornet Shop
We still need 10 male memberships & 7 student memberships. Our Bylaws were just approved so our student rate of $5.00 has been reinstated in our store. Our deadline for achieving any of our awards is February 26th and we appreciate our communities involvement in helping us reach these goals. Together we Can! Your membership helps us provide for our students and staff and gives you access to various discounts.
Check out all what a PTA Membership has to offer- PTA Perks
Students, parents, grandparents, community members, just about anyone can become a HMS PTA member. Joining the PTA is a simple way to get connected to your students’ school. A membership does not require you to volunteer or attend monthly long drawn out meetings, it simply means HMS PTA receives a portion of your membership payment and you have inside access to all things PTA.
Sign up today at – Hornet Shop OR – Join PTA
~WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT~
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Even though so many things have been canceled this year, the yearbook is still HAPPENING!
Yearbook Picture
If your child did NOT have a picture taken there will be info & a link on our FB page this month to let you know HOW you can submit your own picture of your student for the yearbook.
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Click Here––Office Depot School Code- 7010051 
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Unfortunately we are unable to open concessions due to COVID this year. However we are planning for next year and are looking for volunteers for the concession stand and in other PTA related capacities.
Involvement ranges from food/drink donations for teachers, helping at PTA sponsored events, and decoration bulletin boards throughout the year. There are so many more ways to volunteer get involved. A set of hands & a BIG smile goes a long way at the HIVE.
Please, email your contact information and availability to Melody Alvarado @ Volunteer Coordinator
**Remember volunteers must complete a new background check form EVERY YEAR.
Click- RRISD Background Check
Once volunteers are allowed in the building you will present your driver’s license to the front office. When you volunteer during school hours please sign in as a “VOLUNTEER”. Hopewell gets credit for volunteer hours through the raptor system.
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Click here- PTA Facebook Page
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