Playground Update
Something New is Climbing Into Our Playground!
Have you noticed something "growing" on our playground lately? We are thrilled to announce that we are currently installing brand-new equipment for our students to enjoy!
The first section of our new Climbing Dome has been officially installed. While it already looks exciting, we are currently waiting on a few final parts to arrive to ensure it is 100% complete and safe for play. For now, please remind your children to stay off the new equipment until the "Grand Opening" announcement!
This addition to our school would not be possible without the incredible support of our PTC. Because of your participation in fundraisers and school events, our students have a fun new way to stay active and build strength.
Thank you, PTC, for making our playground dreams a reality!
MLK Day – No School
No School on Monday, January 19th
In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 19th.
This day serves as a wonderful opportunity for our families to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of service, equality, and kindness. Whether you spend the day volunteering in the community or discussing these important values at home, we hope you have a meaningful day off.
We look forward to seeing all our students back in their classrooms on Tuesday, January 20th!
A Special Visit from the Farm
From Fields to the Classroom: Mrs. Parton's Kindergarten Class’s Special Guest
Our Kindergarteners had a "bushel" of fun this week! We were honored to host a very special guest—a local farmer and father of one of our Kindergarten students.
Farmer Dyer joined us for a hands-on show-and-tell session to teach the children about life on the farm. The students learned all about the two major crops grown right here in our community: soybeans and corn. They had the chance to touch the seeds and learn how they grow from tiny sprouts into the tall plants we see in the fields.
The Highlight of the Day: After the classroom presentation, the students headed outside for a huge surprise. FarmerDyer brought his tractor to school! The kids loved seeing the massive wheels up close and learning how the machinery helps farmers do their important work.
A huge thank you to the Dyer family for sharing their time and expertise with us. It was a wonderful way to connect our students to the world around them!
Spelling Bee Success!
Our Students are "B-E-E-Y-O-N-D" Amazing!
The competition was fierce, and the focus was sharp at our annual 4th and 5th Grade Spelling Bee! We are so proud of all our students who stepped up to the microphone to showcase their hard work and spelling skills.
How the Competition Worked
The journey to the trophy started in the individual classrooms, where 4th and 5th-graders competed against their peers. The top two students from each class earned the honor of moving on to the final round to face off against one another on the big stage.
It was an impressive display of sportsmanship and concentration as our finalists tackled some truly challenging words. After several nail-biting rounds, we are excited to announce our winners:
First Place Champion: Shanaya Nath
2nd Place Runner-Up / Alternate: Kezia Taylor
3rd Place: Delaney Dunn
Our first-place champion moves on to the next round to compete at the District Level. Our runner-up will serve as the alternate to represent our school in the event that our champion is unable to attend the next level of competition.
Congratulations to our winners and to every student who participated! You all represented Mount Hope Elementary with excellence.
Welcome Back, MHE Families!
It has been so wonderful to see our hallways filled with energy, laughter, and bright smiles once again! We hope you all had a restful and rejuvenating break.
The start of a new term is always a special time—a chance for fresh starts, new friendships, and exciting discoveries. Our teachers have been working hard to prepare engaging lessons, and we are thrilled to dive back into learning together.
To our returning students: Welcome home!
To our new families: We are so glad you’re part of our community.
Let’s make this the best semester yet!
Be sure to check our school calendar for upcoming events and important dates.
JAN. 5 we welcome our HIGH SCHOOL students back to class. It is an A Day.
Jan. 6 ECC, EL and MS students return. It is a B Day at EL & MS.
Sync calendars at go.FZSD.us/SyncMyCalendar
Kinsley presented on creating a device that can turn your lights on and off for you.
Battal created "Bed Brush". A device that will brush your teeth in bed for you in case you forget!
6 students reached their end-of-the-goal and are now working on their stretch goal!
4 students made 50-99% progress toward their end-of-year goal.
6 students have made growth towards their end-of-year goal
Keep up the good work, Mrs. Stephen's class!
The Hairy Habit Huskies wanted to wish you a happy Friday!!
Each month, they create a rap & dance moves to help MHE students remember the habits they've learned, as well as a new habit for the new month
Farrah and Harper came to Mrs. Carter with an idea to help make our Sharpen the Saw dismissal even better!
They suggested getting lanyards for all of the students to create badges with their Sharpen the Saw group name. This is so kids can remember their groups and dismiss faster, so we have more fun with your group!
CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. Muenks for earning the District's Triple E award!
Each month, Superintendent Dr. St. Pierre presents the Triple E Impact Award to staff who exemplify our mission to Educate, Empower, and Equip to Excel. This month, MHE is proud to celebrate Kristine Ryan and Nicole Muenks.
Mrs. Ryan, our recess clerk, even adjusted her work schedule to provide extra support and intervention for kindergarten students, showing exceptional dedication to their success.
Mrs. Muenks, a 3rd-grade teacher, consistently models grit, a growth mindset, and a commitment to doing what’s best for students. She embraces the new curriculum with fidelity, seeks support for students when needed, and is always willing to try new strategies to help her students excel.
We are grateful for their leadership and positive impact on our school community!
It has been a crazy week! But we're thankful we were still able to see kiddos and hand out their classroom & specials leader of the month award!
Keep up the great work!
🗣️Ch-Ch-Check Out Our Super Readers! First Graders Master 'ch' and 'sh' Sounds!
Our fantastic first graders have been working incredibly hard, and we're so proud to share their progress!
They've been diving into the wonderful world of phonics, specifically focusing on the "ch" and "sh" sounds. From "chips" to "ships" and "cheese" to "shoes," they're learning to identify, read, and even write words with these tricky but fun sounds.
It's amazing to see their confidence grow as they sound out new words and strengthen their reading skills. Keep up the great work, first grade!
We're so impressed by your dedication and enthusiasm for learning.
Thankful for our Talented 5th Graders!
We are so proud of the talent and dedication shown by two of our amazing 5th-grade students, Jack and Archer!
These young artists took the initiative to create eye-catching posters, bringing the spirit of Thanksgiving right into our school halls.
Thank you, Jack & Archer, for sharing your creativity with our entire school community!
🎉 Welcome Back from Fall Break! 📚
We hope all of our students and families had a refreshing and wonderful Fall Break! It's fantastic to have everyone back in the building, and we've already jumped right back into learning!
Our 5th-grade students wasted no time getting back to work and demonstrating their collaborative skills. They took their math lessons out of the classroom and into the hallway for some vertical learning!
Working in pairs and small groups, students tackled challenging problems on our learning walls, which encourages communication, teamwork, and active engagement. This hands-on, "stand up and think" approach helps deepen their understanding of new concepts.
Check out our 5th-grade mathematicians in action -->
We are excited for a productive rest of the week! Let's make it a great one!
🚨 Important Reminder: No School Monday & Tuesday! 🚨
Just a friendly reminder that MHE will be closed this Monday and Tuesday for Fall Break! We hope everyone continues to enjoy their safe, restful, and, most importantly, super comfy and cozy long weekend!
Speaking of cozy, we have to give a huge shout-out to Miss. Wolfman’s class! They were so proactive and worked so hard to learn that they filled their puff-ball bucket all the way up and earned a special PJ & Fort Day! These rockstar students got to wear their PJs and work inside their amazing classroom forts. Take a look at these cozy, creative learners.
Enjoy your Fall Break! We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Wednesday, November 5th!
🎃👻 Happy Halloween from MHE! 🧡💜
Wishing all of our incredible families a very Happy Halloween! We hope you have a spooktacular day filled with fun, laughter, and maybe just a few treats!
We've had such an amazing time celebrating Halloween at school this year! Take a look back at some of the fantastic moments from our events:
First, we marched through the halls and showed off our incredible costumes in our annual Halloween Parade!
Next, our classrooms were buzzing with excitement during our Halloween Classroom Parties!
We then rounded out our celebrations with a fantastic community event at our Trunk or Treat!
We are so thankful for our incredible community that makes events like these possible.
Be safe and have a memorable evening trick-or-treating!
Happy Halloween!
