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Hopkins Principal’s Newsletter 9\/15\/2025<\/div>"},"content":{"rendered":"
Dear Hopkins Families,

Thank you to our Leadership teacher Madame Chabot and Band\/Orchestra teacher Mr. Sarten for preparing Leadership, ASB students, and string quartet performers for our Hopkins Spotlight at last Wednesday’s School Board meeting. We are so proud of the school spirit and talent that our students showcased. Also a big thank you to our PFA President Ms. Anand for highlighting all of the wonderful programs and events that PFA has brought to our students and community. We deeply appreciate all of our students, families, and staff who packed the room. We HAWK ON~

Home Game Attendance – Hawk Spirit Award<\/strong>: With 5-Star’s help, starting this year we are adding another award to celebrate students. Our Hawk Spirit Award will be acknowledging students who attend school events such as tomorrow’ (9\/16) first Girls Volleyball home game @ MUR @ 3 PM and\/or make good decisions such as helping to keep their lunch areas clean. Bring your school ID to the game for priority entry. Earn spirit points and cheer on our athletes! Students with high spirit points will be chosen randomly, announced in the Hawk Bulletin, and win prizes!\u00a0

Away Games<\/strong>: If you are attending sporting events as spectators at other FUSD schools, please make sure you go with a supervising adult so that you are able to enter the events. The supervising adult is responsible for the student’s positive behavior and safety.\u00a0

Talent Show Audition Location Change<\/strong>: Due to our Volleyball home game at the MUR, auditions will take place in our C-nest on\u00a0Tuesday, 9\/16, 2:30-3:30 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Boteilho (tboteilho@fusdk12.net).<\/span>

ID Photo Makeup on Friday, 9\/19<\/strong>: Our ID photo makeup day is Friday, 9\/19. This is only open to students who did not get their photo IDs on Maze Day or students who bought\/are buying photo packets but are not happy with the current photo. ID photo makeups will take place in the C-nest during history class.\u00a0

Hawk Bulletin Access on Website<\/strong>: Just a friendly reminder that you can watch our Hawk Bulletin on our\u00a0website<\/a> every day. It is available by 8:15 AM. You can also re-watch bulletins from the past. Lots are happening @ Hopkins, and it’s a great way to stay informed and find out about clubs, events, and programs. For example, intramural basketball, soccer, and flag football signups are happening this week!\u00a0
Balancing Class Sizes\/Possible Schedule Changes<\/strong>: We started the year with many core classes that exceeded the class size goal of 31-33. Now that our total enrollment is stabilized, we are working to balance class enrollments so that we have fewer classes that are over 33. Ultimately, a smaller class size is our goal as it benefits all members of the classroom community — students receive more attention and feedback, teachers less overwhelmed. However, this means that we may need to change some students’ schedules so that we can achieve the goal of a smaller class size. Thank you in advance for understanding. If you have any questions, you can always reach out to your student’s grade-level assistant principal or myself: