Mrs. Waggoner's News

Welcome to a new school year as a Hopkins Hornet! I am very excited to be your child's teacher this year. I have a lot of fun and learning in store for them.

Below you will find some special links and information. Please read this carefully. I will also be sending home the school handbook, dismissal slips, and a "parent interview" on the first day. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I would appreciate if you could fill out the interview and send it back in by Wednesday, August 22.

This year we are lucky enough to have other helpers within the classroom. You child may see or work with: Mrs. Walker - classroom assistant, Mrs. Schellentrager/Mrs. Kirby - Gifted, Mrs. Moses - fact fluency, Mr. Dugas - instructional coach, Mrs. Jones "Grandma Judy" - classroom volunteer. If you plan on volunteering to help out in school, please go to the board office soon to get your fingerprints and background check. Please let me know if you would like to volunteer in my classroom and I will see where I could use the help. :)

Students will not be receiving homework organizers this year in my classroom. Instead I will be using a system called the B.E.E. binder (Bring. Everything. Everyday. Passwords, a calendar, and important information will be stored in this binder. If you didn't already purchase supplies (or the binder), please do so soon. If students want to bring in personal supplies tomorrow and classroom supplies (wipes, baggies, tissues) Friday, that is completely fine.

I like to send out newsletters and will share the learning targets we are working on. During the first few weeks I will be adding in content. We will be working on lots of team building and rules/procedures at the beginning. At this time, students should be working on their math facts, begin reading 20 minutes a night, and playing outside for homework. I also communicate via the Remind APP, please sign up for that. If any student is working with an outside tutor, please send me the email address so that they can get connected to my newsletter.

Can't wait for this year! Talk with you soon,

Mrs. Waggoner

Please join us! Meet the Teacher Night will be Thursday, September 6th from 7:00-7:45PM, in room 107. This meeting is encouraged and for parents only. You will find out about policies, expectations, and get to know me. I look forward to seeing you!

Students will not eat lunch until 12:25. Therefore, students may bring in a daily start to be eaten after related arts. Due to food allergies, I ask that all students bring in a fresh fruit or vegetable for a snack. I appreciate your attention to this matter.

AUG 16 First Day of School

AUG 30 PTA Meeting

SEP 3 Labor Day - No School

SEP 6 Meet the Teacher 7-7:45pm

SEP 7 Brown's Spirit Day - dress in Brown's attire

SEP 9 Sunday Funday - PTA Event 2-4pm

SEP 20 Picture Day

Information about these opportunities will come home. Students must be well-behaved in all of these leadership positions as well as be able to get their classwork done.

Clubs we currently offer:

Ambassadors - open to grade 5 only. Students lead monthly character education lessons in each grade-level. Meetings are once a month after school. Advisor - Mrs. Elam

Safety Patrol - open to grade 5 only. Students patrol the school at assigned posts to help be the eyes and ears of the school during the arrival and dismissal of the students. Students need to be available for early drop off and pick up. Advisor - Mrs. Dille

Student Council - officer positions available for 5th grade - President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Member-at-Large, Class Rep. Meetings are once a month after school and members attend the skating party and outside events that student council puts on. Advisors - Ms. Viviani and Mrs. Hopp

Bowling/Ice Skating/Ski - While these after school activities partner with the Mentor Schools, we do not know when they begin and end until they give us flyers.

PTA - Parents!!! Join the Hopkins PTA! Meetings are held once a month and here at Hopkins they are always providing fun activities and assemblies for our kids. President - Christine Henninger

While all students may not get selected for some of these opportunities, I like to make you aware of the things we offer.

5th graders are frequently stressed about making and keeping friends in school. Please share with them the following tips:

1. Jenna Aquila
2. Israel Austin
3. Ben DiFranco
4. Audrey DiMattia
5. Isobel Eberly
6. Layne Hart
7. Justin Herrmann
8. Cora Hoellein
9. Avellina Klimo
10. Logan Krejci
11. Tyler McCoy
12. Natalie Mitchell
13. Savannah Nero
14. Shane Novak
15. Ella O'Donnell
16. Becca Rigo
17. Patrick Ruffing
18. Mara Sabo
19. Seth Schwadron
20. Carson Skelly
21. Finn Smyser
22. Taylor Sweda
23. Nico Urankar

Please remember that when sending in birthday treats (non-food items: bookmarks, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, books) and birthday invitations that you include the whole class.

Hello! I am a 5th grade teacher at Hopkins Elementary. I enjoy spending time with my little family in Hiram, Ohio. I have three children: Ricky (7), Nora (4), and Sean (3). I love my church, road tripping, everything Disney, and creating memories. I have been at Hopkins for 10 years now between 4th and 5th grade. We are going to have a great year!

Email: waggoner@mentorschools.org
Location: 7565 Hopkins Road, Mentor, OH, USA
Phone: 440.255.6179
Twitter: @hop5wags