Hopkins Principal’s Newsletter 9/28/2025

Dear Hopkins Families,

We would like to give a shout-out to our Campus Supervisor Mr. Chris Leal and teachers who serve as Administrator Designees Ms. Ranjana Das and Ms. Jessica Loo. In addition, our parent volunteers who are consistently supporting our morning and lunch supervision. Our counseling team is informally checking in with students around campus during lunch. We had multiple days when these individuals stepped up and supported supervision duties last week, and their work extends beyond one week as well. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe! 

Grade-Level Town Hall Meetings: Our administration team met with each grade level in the last 2 weeks and held a makeup session for students who missed the first town hall. Please review with your child and ask them to explain some of the topics to you. It’s especially important for students to understand what constitutes as harassment/bullying and sexual harassment. Use of physical force to cause harm, harassment/bullying, and sexual harassment are the top 3 student behaviors that result in suspension at Hopkins. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our admin team:

• Ms. Jensen (Assistant Principal for 8th graders with last names A-Lh and all 6th graders): [email protected] 
• Mrs. Moore (Assistant Principal for 8th graders with last names Li-Z and all 7th graders): [email protected] 

Coffee with Counselors, Wednesday, October 1, 9-10 AM: Meet our counseling team in the Wellness Room to learn about the services they provide and get your questions answered. 

Black Parent Union’s Zoom Meeting, Wednesday, 10/1, 6 PM: We’re excited to launch the Black Parent Union at Hopkins! This group is an affinity space for parents and caregivers of students who identify as Black. The purpose is to broaden community, connect, share experiences, and work together to support our children’s success at school. Our first meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 1 from 6:00-7:00pm via Zoom. All parents, guardians, and caregivers of students who identify as Black are encouraged to attend. By coming together, we can strengthen our community, amplify our voices, and ensure that our students feel supported and celebrated. This meeting is facilitated by one of Hopkins Black parents. 

• Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82931325347?pwd=vzVquy7fnGrybPVteHB0VMGIDvCxwH.1

School Site Council (SSC) Meeting, Thursday, 10/2, 2:40 PM @ C-nest: This meeting is open to the public. Parents/guardians, if you are not a SSC rep and would like to join the meeting, please sign in at our Main Office first. See the agenda here. 

Halloween Costume Guidelines: We want students to have a safe and fun Halloween if they choose to celebrate on Friday, 10/31, or if they would like to dress in a costume at our Hawk-o-Lantern Social on 10/17. Please follow these guidelines:

1. No masks that cover the whole face or make students unrecognizable. Staff members must be able to identify students.

2. Weapons, real or fake, are not allowed.

3. Costumes that could be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype of someone’s culture, gender, sexuality, heritage, or religion are not permitted.

4. Costumes should not hinder your ability to participate in your classes; costumes may not present safety issues in the hallway. You should be able to easily change in and out of your costume for PE.

5. District dress code still applies.

Hopkins Social – Trick-or-Treating Tables: New this year! The PFA would like to invite families to decorate a table during the social for students to enjoy Trick-or-Treating!  If you are willing and interested to decorate a table and can set-up at 3:15 PM and take down by 5:30 PM on Friday, October 17 (Date of our Social), please sign up!

PFA-Sponsored Community Events and Extracurricular Programs: 

• Chess Club: Fridays 5:30-6:30 PM — please see details and signup link on the Parent Guide here. Signups for this program are limited to 30 spots and first-come-first-served. 
• Dandiya Event: All Hopkins families are welcome to join this celebration @ MUR on Friday, October 3. Early bird ticket prices available until September 30. See the attached flyer for details.
• Model United Nations: Please see flyer for details and registration link. Sign up by October 1.
• Fall Festival’s Makers Market (November 7, 4-6 PM): Calling Hopkins student makers — you have a chance to showcase your creativity and sell your designs/crafts (e.g., jewelry, 3D printed items, apparel, accessories, etc.) at our Fall Festival. Please sign up here if you would like to participate. Sign up by October 10.
• Math Olympiad: Please see the attached flyer for details and registration link. Sign up by October 10.

Extracurricular Opportunities Outside of Hopkins: 

• Garrett Morgan Sustainable Transportation Competition: This challenge explores solutions that will inspire our community to Ride On, Ride Safe—E-Bike Style! Please see the attached flyer for details.

Save the Dates:

• Girls Volleyball Home Game vs. Horner: Tuesday, 9/30, 3-5 PM @ MUR
• Coffee with Counselor: Wednesday, 10/1, 9-10 AM @ Wellness Room
• Black Parent Union’s Zoom Meeting: Wednesday, 10/1, 6-7 PM (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82931325347?pwd=vzVquy7fnGrybPVteHB0VMGIDvCxwH.1)
• School Site Council Meeting: Thursday, 10/2, 2:40-3:40 PM @ C-nest. 
• Girls Volleyball Game @ Walters: Thursday, 10/2, 3-5 PM
• PFA-Sponsored Dandiya: Friday, 10/3, 5-7 PM @ MUR
• Girls Volleyball Game @ Thornton: Tuesday, 10/7, 3-5 PM
• International Walk & Roll to School Day: Wednesday, 10/8
• Girls Volleyball Game vs. Centerville: Tuesday, 10/14, 3-5 PM @ MUR
• PFA Zoom Meeting: Wednesday, 10/15, 7-8 PM
• Great CA Shakeout (Earthquake Drill): Thursday, 10/16
• English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting: Thursday, 10/16, 6:30-7:30 PM on Zoom
• Hawk-o-Lantern Social: Friday, 10/17, 4-6 PM

HAWK ON!
Nancy Kuei
Principal
[email protected]