Hopewell has its first school dance of the year coming up on Friday. For many parents of our 6th graders that can often mean a lot of questions. So, here's some helpful information: Hopewell divides its dance times up so tht grade levels have an opportunity to be together. Sixth grade's time is from 6:30 to 8pm, 7th grade is 7:00 to 8:30pm and 8th grade is 8:00 to 9:30pm. This helps us with traffic at pickup time and drop off time. Dances are chaperoned and administrators and our School Resource Officer are also on hand during the dances. Students are expected to abide by the school dress code and rules and students may not leave and re-enter the dance. Our DJ has been consulted with about music choices and many of the selections encourage line-dancing. Hopewell PTA seeks to provide a learning environment where students may practice age-appropriate social behaviors. We also just want to all have fun! Our concession stand is open during the dance, so students will need money to purchase snacks, pizza, and drinks.
Feel free to chaperone a dance if you would like, or come help us decorate. To help out, contact Bonneproofs@sbcglobal.net and we will put you in touch with the dance chairpersons. Help is also needed all this week selling tickets during the day. If you can help, please let me know.
Also...if time allows, join us for the Parent Summit on Saturday at the Performing Arts Center near McNeil at 8am. This all-day FREE conference for parents offers many resources on parenting, special education, college planning and more. Don't miss it! Lunch is provided. Although online registration is closed, you may still register onsite that morning. Email
bonne_sandars@roundrockisd.org if you need more information. Students whose parents attend can earn a "homework pass" where they may turn in homework one day late with no penalty. (Parents must get proof of attendance at the information booth at the conference before they leave so students may have the pass).
Hope to see you Friday or Saturday!
Bonne Sandars, M.S.
Your Parent Support Specialist