See what outdoor learning looks like at Hopkins Public Schools!
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Nature is good for the soul, and one Hopkins teacher is proving that nature is good for education, too. This fall, art teacher Courtney Kohlstedt is teaching her students at Alice Smith Elementary in an entirely outdoor classroom.
“The kids have truly experienced joy while stretching out on the grass and being surrounded by trees and the peaceful sounds of nature,” Kohlstedt said. “They can use their art to express themselves and process their feelings in a safe and tranquil outdoor environment.” More
Students play music at Outdoor Orchestra
It’s been six months since the Hopkins High School orchestra has been able to play together in one location. Although students have been able to meet online, the internet lag makes it hard to play instruments together in real time. That’s why orchestra teacher Alison Swiggum’s proposal to offer voluntary outdoor rehearsals has been so popular among her students.
The Outdoor Orchestra program is voluntary, and so far, students have loved the opportunity to see their friends and have some normalcy back in their routine. More
Meet Julius Eromosele, North Junior High Principal
This year, Hopkins is welcoming four new lead principals. In our special Meet Our New Leaders series, we will be introducing you to each of them. Today we are focusing on Julius Eromosele, the new North Junior High School principal. Eromosele is committed to creating an educational experience built for all students regardless of background. Get to know him and his story in this Meet Our New Leaders series.
Want to hear more from Julius? MPR News invited three Minnesota educators to the Angela Davis show last week, including Principal Eromosele. Listen in as the educators discuss their approaches to making decisions and how they are working to serve parents, families, and scholars during this unique school year. #HopkinsPride
Spanish Immersion Preschool!
Enroll your young global learner in our half-day Spanish immersion preschool program at Eisenhower Elementary. Learn more or call 952-988-5000.
Teachers in the full-time distance learning program are finding creative ways to connect with their students. Kristan Nalezny has been meeting her first-graders at a local park once a week to develop relationships. Visit our website in the coming weeks to learn more about this story.
Hopkins Public Schools is hiring for a variety of positions! We need child care workers, paraprofessionals, pre-school teachers and substitute teachers. This is a great time to explore the field of education, even if you have never considered it for yourself before. Substitute teachers must hold a license from the Professional Educators Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). If you have a four year degree, you are eligible for a short call substitute license. You can apply for that license here.
Be part of our #HopkinsFam. Be part of an exciting #Vision2031 team. We need you! You can search for available jobs here.
Our ability to provide safe in-person instruction depends on all of us. Visit our Healthy in Hopkins page to learn the mitigation practices we have implemented to keep us all safe. As a reminder, everyone who enters our building is required to complete the Daily Symptom Checklist. Want to know how you should respond to symptoms? Our Decision Tree document can help guide you. Staff members who are experiencing symptoms should consult our COVID Protocol for Staff document.
Our Roadmap to Reopening Plan summarizes our thinking and planning for this coming school year. Please know that this roadmap is subject to change. Our process has been focused on delivering our Hopkins families and students the exceptional education they need and deserve in the safest way possible. The model we are able to operate in is informed by health data which is provided to us every two weeks. You can learn more about this in the School Safety portion of our plan.
Canvas is Hopkins' learning management system. Using Canvas, teachers can collaborate to build world-class, student-centered experiences delivered in person, distance, or hybrid. Canvas allows each student’s learning to be in one central place. Visit our Canvas page for links and tutorials and quick access to the portal.
Special Meeting of the Board
Tuesday, October 6, 5 p.m.
This is an online meeting — join the audience when it is broadcast live on YouTube. A link to the broadcast will be posted with the meeting details on the Board Meeting Packets page.
No School Grades K-12 (Education Minnesota Convention)
Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16
School Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 7 p.m.
This is an online meeting — join the audience when it is broadcast live on YouTube. A link to the broadcast will be posted with the meeting details on the Board Meeting Packets page.
MEA Fun for youth!
Hopkins Community Education has classes to fill your child's MEA week.Register.
Fall registration for Hopkins Community Education adult and youth classes is open! There are exciting online and in-person experiences waiting for you — register today! Fall ECFE registration in now open with new classes added. We look forward to making safe and engaging experiences to support your child’s early learning. Join our family-centered early learning community today! Register online.
Virtual Early Childhood Screenings
We are now offering online Early Childhood Screenings. Screenings are a simple check of your child's development and supports kindergarten readiness. Schedule your child's screening appointment today. Hopkins Spanish Immersion Preschool has space available. ¡Bienvenidos! We are excited to offer half-day Spanish Immersion Preschool with morning and afternoon options at our Eisenhower site this year. Families are welcome to register at any time space is available. Select Kaleidoscope Spanish Immersion, Sections 2 and 4.
Connect with us online!
In the midst of physical distancing, it is now more important than ever to stay connected with our Hopkins community. We'd love to hear from you. Be sure to tag us in your social media posts. Teachers, we want to see your virtual engagement with your students. Students, we want to hear from you, too!
The next edition of the Royal Report will come out Oct. 23, 2020.