Hopkins Principal’s Newsletter 1/17/2025

Dear Hopkins Families,

We are starting the course registration process this week. Please take a look at the dates below. We are also posting the information along with Zoom links, and adding slides and recordings on our webpage here.

Important Upcoming Dates for 2025-2026 Registration: 

• (For Current 6th Graders) 
  • Tuesday, 1/28: Courselors and administrators are visiting math classes to talk with students about course registration.
  • Thursday, 1/30: Registration Info Webinar for Current 6th Grade Families (Spanish and Mandarin interpreters will be there):
    • 6-7 PM for all families
    • 7-7:20 PM for Dual Immersion families
    • Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85100910724?pwd=vqU39AYMuj7Tj7KsaMzIFy4vhrfIEA.1
      • Passcode: 949841
      • Or Telephone:
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
        Webinar ID: 851 0091 0724
        Passcode: 949841
  • Monday, 2/3: Course Registration packets due back to math teachers
  • Tuesday, 2/11: Courselors and administrators will guide students to select courses on Aeries (using their registration packets) during math.
• (For Current 7th Graders)
  • Wednesday, 1/29: Course Registration Presentation in Math Classes
  • Friday, 1/31, 1-2 PM: Course Registration Zoom Office Hour with Admin Team
    • Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86313001004?pwd=tjsQy4ln6iFavbzuaA7GwpXPaSfHsF.1
      • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
      • Meeting ID: 863 1300 1004
        Passcode: 364962
  • Monday, 2/3: Course Registration packets due back to math teachers
  • Friday, 2/7: Courselors and administrators will guide students to select courses on Aeries (using their registration packets) during math.
• (For Current 8th Graders)
  • Mission San Jose High School Chinese Placement Test for Non-Mandarin-Immersion Students: Wednesday, 1/29, 2:30-4 PM, MSJHS Room 242 - Register Here, bring pencils for the test, email Ms. Zhang if you have any questions: qzhang@fusdk12.net
  • Thursday, 1/30, 6-8 PM: Kennedy High School Open House
  • Wednesday, 2/5: MSJHS counselors' presentation in math classes
  • Thursday, 2/6, 4 PM: MSJHS Familly Presentation @ MSJHS Room C120
  • Thursday, 2/6, 6-8 PM: Washington High School Open House

(For 8th Grade Families) Donations to PFA for 8th Grade Promotion Celebrations: We have not reached PFA's funraise goal for 8th grade promotion celebrations. Please see the donation flyer here and contribute if you are able. PFA is planning an Aqua Adventure trip and a campus carnival for all of our 8th graders to mark the end of their middle school journey!

PFA Fundraiser (see flyer attached):Please help our Hopkins PFA fundraiser by joining us for our first Hopkins Hawks Cooks Night Out event on Wednesday, 1/29. This event is VIRTUAL and with our special code: 9000726 it can be shared with all friends and families nationwide when they order a meal at Panda Express.  28% of all our total orders on 1/29/25 will be donated back to the Hopkins PFA and funds will be used to support school initiatives. We appreciate all the community’s support and hope that the cooks of the family can take one day off for a good cause. Thank you, Hopkins PFA 2025

Health Precautions: We are seeing more student illnesses with the colder weather now. We encourage students to wear a mask if they are experiencing flu- and/or COVID symptoms. Vaccinations are public safety measures as well. Here is California's Department of Public Health information.

Save the Dates: 

• (Please reference the registration dates above.)
• Tuesday, 1/28, Lunchtime: Lunar New Year Celebrations open to all -- Dragon, lion, and Kungfu performances on the blacktop; learning and photo stations in the C-nest
• Tuesday, 1/28: Girls Basketball vs. Thornton, 3-5 PM @ Gym
• Wednesday, 1/29, Lunchtime: Chorus performance @ MUR
• Tuesday, 2/4: Girls Basketball vs. Centerville, 3-5 PM @ Gym
• Thursday, 2/6: Girls Basketball vs. Horner, 3-5 PM @ Gym
• Tuesday, 2/11: Girls Basketball @ Walters, 3-5 PM
• Thursday, 2/13: School Site Council @ C-nest: 2:40-3:40 PM
• Thursday, 2/13: Girls Basketball @ Thornton, 3-5 PM
• Wednesday, 2/19: PFA Zoom Meeting, 7-8 PM
• Friday, 2/21: Hearts, Treats, and Wonderland Social, 4-6 PM (Students - RSVP here)
• Tuesday, 2/25: Girls Basketball @ Centerville, 3-5 PM
• Thursday, 2/27: Girls Basketball @ Horner, 3-5 PM

We wish all families who celebrate a joyous Year of the Snake! Happy ​Lunar New Year!

HAWK ON~
Nancy Kuei
Principal