Hope school community calendar
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Important Dates:

January 8 at 6:30 pm - PTA Meeting in the Library

January 17 - Character COunts Assembly

January 20 - NO SCHOOL MLK Jr. Day

January 31 at 8:45 am - Winter Sing

Welcome Back

Happy New Year! I hope your winter break was filled with joy, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones. As we step into a new year, I am thrilled to welcome you all back to school and share in the energy and excitement of the months ahead.
This semester brings countless opportunities for learning, growth, and connection. Our teachers and staff have been preparing engaging lessons and activities that will inspire our students to explore, create, and achieve their goals. Together, we will continue to foster a culture of belonging, curiosity, and excellence at Hope School.
As always, our partnership with you is vital to your child’s success. We encourage open communication and invite you to reach out with any questions, ideas, or ways to get involved. Please join us in the Library for our General PTA meeting on January 8 at 6:30 pm. Stay tuned for updates about upcoming events and opportunities to connect as a school community.
Thank you for your continued support and for being an integral part of the Hope School family. Let’s make this a fantastic semester for our students!

New Faces in the Office

I’m writing to share some exciting updates about our office team at Hope School.
Marjorie Godoy Alvardo, who has been a friendly and familiar face in our front office, is transitioning to a new role as the Administrative Assistant in the Special Education Department. We are so grateful for her dedication and contributions to our school community and wish her the very best in this new position!
Joining our team is Dafne Teixeira, who will serve as our new School Clerk, supporting Health and Attendance. Dafne brings a wealth of experience and is fluent in both Portuguese and Spanish, which will be a tremendous asset to our diverse community.
Please join me in giving Dafne a warm Hope welcome as she begins her journey with us!

Cell Phones and Smart Watches- Off and Away

Happy New Year! As we start the new semester, I’d like to remind you about the Off and Away Policy for cell phones and smart watches in the Hope School District.
If your child received a cell phone or smart watch as a gift during the holidays or already has one, please remind them of our policy:

  • All devices must be turned off and stored in backpacks upon arrival on campus.
  • Devices should not be checked or used until the end of the school day.

We strongly encourage families to consider keeping these devices at home to avoid distractions and ensure our students remain focused on learning and social interactions during the school day.
Please note that the school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items, including cell phones and smart watches.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in maintaining a positive and distraction-free learning environment for all of our students. If you have any questions about this policy, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
​Construction Update If you came by campus during the break, you will have noticed the construction workers and our facilities team hard at work.
**** Key Updates on Construction * North 40 (Upper Grade Building) and Bathrooms: The classrooms are ready and 5th and 6th grade have moved in. The bathrooms will be ready around end of *January . Kitchen and MPR: The completion of the kitchen is still expected to be finished by mid-February. Once the kitchen is completed, construction crews will begin work on the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR). Check out the beautiful new windows! Office Building: Work on the Office Building has begun. A temporary office will be set up in Room 16 in January. **The field was fertilized and is looking good. The roof of the walkway was replaced. **Portables **were demolished.

Room Changes

With these updates, we’ve made adjustments to classroom and space assignments for the upcoming term:

  • **Office: **Room 16
  • Staff Lunch Room: Relocated to Room 13.
  • Classrooms:
  • **Barker: **Room 17
  • **Marme: **Room 15
  • **Heflin: **Room 14
  • **Shorb: **Room 12
  • **STEAM: **Room 1
  • **Art: **Room 2
  • Music: Room 5
  • ELOP: Room 4

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Updates

  • Current Location: Pick-up and drop-off will remain in its current location until the kitchen is completed in February. Please be mindful of all the fencing and construction work in this area.
  • New Location (Starting February): Once the kitchen is ready, pick-up and drop-off will be relocated to the lunch quad, which will be opened up. At that time, the Office Quad and MPR area will be blocked off for construction.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these changes to enhance our campus facilities. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school office.

This is the last phase of construction related to the past Bond work. The work is a year ahead of schedule, which is wonderful.

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Measure J Bond
Measure J Bond Banner

The Hope Elementary School District Planning and Construction Management oversees new construction and modernization of all district facilities. The department is responsible for the district’s short and long-term facility needs, including enrollment and staffing projections to identify facility needs.

Through careful planning and support from the community, Hope Elementary School District has prepared well to accommodate the current needs of our students, staff, and community.  In March 2020, the Hope School District community voters passed Measure J. This $47.4 million bond will provide funding for the modernization of our facilities, including new construction at Hope Elementary School, Monte Vista Elementary School, and Vieja Valley Elementary School.

The first series of $12 million was sold in May 2020, received in June 2020, and deposited in Fund 22 (Bonds). The district must spend 85% of those proceeds within three years. Staff predicts all $47.4 million proceeds will be spent by 2025. Closing out the bond program requirements by June 2026.

For more information, please see additional sections on the webpage to review the school site project list, timeline, and status.

Current projects include:

Vieja Valley Elementary School Multi-Purpose Building Modernization – Substantially Completed November 2022 – Closeout Phase

Vieja Valley Elementary School Alterations – November 2024

Monte Vista Elementary School Alterations and New Classroom Building – Bid Phase

Hope Elementary School Alterations and New Classroom Building – Planning Phases

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten Enrollment for 2024-2025

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School year has started. Please enroll online as soon as possible.

https://hopesd.aeries.net/enrollment/

Enrolling early helps us plan for the new year. Thank you.

If you have any questions, please contact us at (805) 563-0035

Hope school mission statement

The mission of Hope School District is to develop in children the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to instill a lifelong love of learning and to become productive and contributing individuals in a changing society.