Welcome to Mark Hopkins Elementary School!

Last Day of School May 24th

Celebration Honoring 5th Graders 10:00 AM

Last day of school, dismissal at 1:33 PM


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2013-2014 Mark Hopkins Accountability Committee (MHAC) Information

2013 Parent Survey Results

The Mark Hopkins Accountability Committee (MHAC) recently conducted a survey for Mr. Winger and the Hopkins staff to gauge how parents feel about Hopkins Elementary School.  Hopkins is committed to creating an environment where each student is safe, where students are supported in becoming curious and confident learners, and ultimately where all students flourish.   As an accountability committee we developed this survey as one more tool for measuring Hopkins’ performance.   We focused on three aspects of school that are vitally important: communication, school climate and student learning.  Many of you participated, as 173 responses were collected, representing approximately half of Mark Hopkins families. 

MHAC compiled the results and is pleased to report its findings.   Mr. Winger and the Hopkins staff will use the survey results to assess progress and target areas for improvement.  While the entire survey can be accessed on the link below, we are very excited to share some of the highlights:

  • Regarding student learning, 97% of parents “agree” or “strongly agree” that “the teacher knows my child’s academic strengths and weaknesses.” 
  • That same percentage of parents (97%) “agree” or “strongly agree”  that “Hopkins promotes curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.”  

This is an outstanding outcome, reflecting the teachers’ efforts to get to know each student and Hopkins’ commitment to academic achievement. 

The results also affirmed that Hopkins is a very caring community.  Highlights on school climate include the following:

  • Parents/guardians were asked if they agree that their child’s teacher cared about their son or daughter as a person.  172 of 173 respondents replied affirmatively (99.4%), with 150 parents responding “strongly agree.” 
  • There were similar results for the question “My child enjoys coming to school at Hopkins.”  Again, 99% of parents either “agree” or “strongly agree.” 

Several questions addressed school safety:

  • Approximately 88% of parents “agree” or “strongly agree” that “I feel my child is safe from bullying or mean behavior at school.”
  • Almost 85% “agree” or “strongly agree” that “my child knows how to respond to someone who tries to bully or intimidate him/her.” 

While these results related to safety are positive, they also indicate an area for ongoing attention.  The goal at Hopkins is to ensure all students feel safe and to support all students in developing the skills and confidence to respond adeptly if conflicts occur.  Toward that end Hopkins will be adding a half time Dean of Students for the 2013-2014 school year.  Lindsey Ervin has been hired in this role and she will help to coordinate the PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) program at Hopkins, guiding students to interact positively in the classroom and on the playground and overseeing the efforts at Hopkins to support students’ social and emotional development.  We are excited about the next steps Hopkins is taking in this area.

Hopkins has a commitment to free-flowing communication between parents and staff.  Feedback on the survey shows parents are informed about their child’s learning progress and calls/emails are returned in a timely manner.  We appreciate comments regarding improvement of News from the Pond and the Hopkins website.  Mr. Winger always welcomes feedback from the community so if you have any questions, comments or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact him.  MHAC would like to thank all the parents who participated in this survey. We feel that this is a useful tool to help Hopkins shine and keep our school community moving forward.

Please click HERE if you would like to view results of the entire survey.

Sincerely,

Mark Hopkins Accountability Committee

Gary Shoffner, Chairperson

Kirsten Roen and John Heffelfinger, Survey Committee Members

Contact Information

Principal, Tony Winger

7171 S Pennsylvania St.

Centennial, Colorado 80122

 

Main Office: 303-347-4550

FAX: 303-347-4570

Attendance: 303-734-5555

Preschool: 303-347-4553

Before and After School Care: 

303-347-4555

Kindergarten Information

HHS Boys Youth Basketball Camp

Heritage High School is proud to offer their boys basketball camp this summer.They are trying to go paperless so click HERE for the flyer.  

Hopkins Highlights

Preschool Information

Online Readers
Read online!  Student now have access to reading materials online.  Click here for more information.

Math Resources
Everyday math resources are available online on the district website.  Click here for more information.

Lunch Menu

Pay for lunch online

Letter describing online payment system 

Lunch costs $2.40

- Lunch includes an entree and a choice of sides.
- A variety of milk is offered.
- Menus are nutritionally balanced with a wide variety of healthy selections, including fruits and vegetables.  
- Menu is subject to change without notice due to price and product availability.

Chicken Nuggets will not be an everyday menu option for the 2012-2013 school year. 
Bagels will not be on the lunch menu.

May Menu

The following changes have been made to the May Menu:

  • May 14th - No BBQ Drumstick - Choice #1 Pretzel with Cheese
  • May 16th - No Spaghetti w/meatballs - Choice #1 Mac-n-Cheese
  • May 22nd - No Pizza Sticks - Choice #1 Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Upcoming Events

**Updated 05/14/2013**

May 14 - PTO Budget Meeting #2 - 6:30-8:00PM

May 17 - Preschool Graduation - 6:30PM

May 23 - Preschool Year End Picnic - 10:45AM

May 21 - 5th Grade Party

May 24 - Last Day of School - 1:33 PM Dismissal

May 27 - Memorial Day

 


Inclement Weather

RED FLAGS
If there are red flags outside during arrival, students should come inside and wait in the cafeteria until school starts.

INSIDE RECESS
Our general rule is when the temperature drops below 20 degrees and/or there is heavy snow or rain, students will stay inside.  Students should always dress appropriately for the weather.

Weather Delay/Closure Information

Mark Hopkins Elementary Volunteers LOVE to Read!
Jack reads with a 2nd GraderIf you stop in at Mark Hopkins Elementary any Tuesday or Thursday morning, you will find the cafeteria buzzing with volunteers (sometimes as many as 20 or more) who have come to read with students who are in Kindergarten through Grade 3. All are part of the Hopkins’ I Love to Read Program which is run by the school’s active Parent Teacher Organization.
 
The dedication of Hopkins’ volunteers is incredible. For the last 4 years, many volunteers have come to read with Hopkins’ students virtually every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:40-10:45 am. Braving snow, sleet, and icy roads, I Love to Read volunteers do their best to make it to the school so they be there for the young reader who will sit beside them and share a story. Over time, more have joined the ranks and have enabled the school to offer one-on-one reading mentoring (on a rotating basis) for hundreds of students. In addition to reading with students, Hopkins’ I Love to Read volunteers step up to help with many other program responsibilities. From setting up the book bins, to brewing coffee and washing dishes, the volunteers are always happy to lend a hand.
 
A number of our volunteers are retired educators who enjoy having the opportunity to reconnect with students. Others come from a variety of backgrounds, from dietetics to engineering and from physical therapy to Information Technology. Several Hopkins parents also serve as I Love to Read volunteers and appreciate the opportunity the program gives them to have uninterrupted reading time with their own child.
 
Whether they are helping Kindergartners with their alphabet or assisting 3rd graders with their understanding of more advanced books, they always do so with smiles and encouragement. These volunteers are not only helping students build skills, they are modeling and nurturing a love of literacy that will last a lifetime. The relationships formed are meaningful and deep; one student brought his “I Love to Read” volunteer to his classrooms as part of show and tell. Hopkins is so lucky to have these amazing individuals in our midst making an important difference for kids and for the Hopkins community.
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