Hopkins Principal’s Newsletter 8/1/2025

Dear Hopkins Families,

We are thrilled to be welcoming students to campus next week on Maze Days. Please see below for important information that helps you prepare for the start of this school year: 

Family Welcome Webinar: Thank you to those who were able to attend on Thursday, 7/31. For a recording of the webinar, please click here(Passcode: Duz$A=G0). 

• View the webinar slide deck here

Maze Days: Students will submit documents necessary from the summer mailer, take ID photos, and pick up schedules. Because space is limited, we ask that only one parent/guardian attends with your child. Parent attendance is not mandatory if your child is able to come by themselves. 

• 7th & 8th Grade Maze: Monday, 8/4 @ Gym
  • 7th Grade: 8-11 AM
    • Last Names A-H: 8-9 AM
    • Last Names I-R: 9-10 AM
    • Last Names S-Z: 10-11 AM
  • 8th Grade: 1-3 PM
    • Last Names A-H: 1-1:40 PM
    • Last Names I-R: 1:40-2:20 PM
    • Last Names S-Z: 2:20-3 PM
• 6th Grade Maze @ Gym & WEB (Where Everyone Belongs): Tuesday, 8/5 — Right after completing Maze, students enjoy fun activities and school tour led by 8th grade WEB leaders 
  • Last Names A-H: 9-10 AM
  • Last Names I-R: 10-11 AM
  • Last Names S-Z: 11-12 PM
  • WEB for 6th Graders Only @ MUR: Multiple sessions @ MUR will take pace throughout the morning. Please report to the MUR when you are done with Maze. Each session will take around 30 minutes. 
  • Parents/Guardians: While 6th graders attend WEB after Maze, please come to our Library to see the resources and programs PFA offers throughout the year, and opportunities to help. 

(For 7th Grade Only) Tdap Vaccination Proofs: Parents/guardians whose students are missing the Tdap proofs have been receiving multiple email communications from us. Please follow the instructions in the emails so that students are able to smoothly start the school year. This is a California state requirement. Students will not be able to start classes without this completion. 

Girls Volleyball Coach: We are currently looking to hire for this paid position ($1424 for the season). Please see practice and game schedule here. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to me ([email protected]) by Wednesday, 8/6. 

Volunteers Needed:With close to 1450 students, we are asking parents/guardians to help with before/after school traffic and lunchtime supervision. Your presence helps keep all ​of our kids safe. Please ​complete the form(s) below if you are able to lend a hand:

• Traffic Control – Before and After School

• Lunch Supervision

• Library – contact Ms. Aradhya [email protected]

School Site Council Parent Representatives: We are looking for one parent/guardian representative for each grade level (6th, 7th, and 8th) to join our School Site Council. This is an important role that meets with representatives of the Hopkins community (staff, parents/guardians, and students) to look at school progress and decide how we use resources to improve our school. Representatives will be selected by their grade level parents/guardians through a voting process. If you are interested, please submit applications by Friday, 8/15. 

Athletic Teams: Please see our website link for information regarding each sports season and required forms to participate. 

Office Hours: Our Main Office will be open to the public on Wednesday, August 6, with regular hours from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Our office will be closed shortly at the following times for staff training:

• Thursday, 8/7: 8:15-10:45 AM
• Monday, 8/11: 7:45-9:15 AM

School Supplies & PE Uniforms: Teachers will go over the details during the first week of school. Please wait to purchase materials until ​the school year starts. 

• Rolling Backpacks Not Allowed on Campus: To prevent unintentional injuries, we are not allowing students to use rolling backpack at school. Thank you for understanding.

Parent Data Confirmation: Parents/Guardians — Please log into your Aeries Parent Portal account and complete the process for each of your child as soon as possible to avoid any delay to the start of the new school year. 

• If you have any trouble with accessing Aeries Parent Portal, please see the district’s webpage for helpful tips. 

Save the Dates: 

• First Day of School: Tuesday, 8/12 (School ends @ 12:50 PM) See bell schedules for the school year here. 
• Back to School Night: Wednesday, 8/20, 5:45-7:45 AM
• Coffee with Administrators: Friday, 8/29, 9-10 AM @ Wellness Room
• No School: Monday, 9/1, in honor of Labor Day

We are looking forward to supporting all of our students through engaging opportunities to grow academically, social-emotionally, and physically throughout the year. Please reach out to us if you ever have questions or suggestions. It takes a village! 

In community,
Nancy Kuei
Principal
[email protected]