December 1, 2011
Hope Elementary Charter School
Richard M. Rubin – Principal

Dear Parents:

I know this is a very busy time of year for all of us, however it is extremely important to remain focused on learning even during the Holiday Season. The North Carolina Core Curriculum demands that teachers continue to progress through some difficult content right through December 21st.

We are noticing a decline in the number of students arriving to school late. This is a wonderful thing. We are very appreciative of the efforts you are making. As I have said previously, instruction begins at 8:00. Students need to be in their rooms ready to begin so as not to miss important information.

Even with the increase of activities this month, homework still must be completed on a regular basis. Homework is the reinforcement of what has been taught. Completing homework correctly and regularly makes it much easier for a student to move ahead the next day.

There are a number of important events that are scheduled for this month:
- There is an early dismissal on December 2nd. Students are released at 11:00. The
afternoon is a staff workshop.
- Students in kindergarten through grade 2 go to a Christmas concert at Ligon on December 9th.
- The PTO is offering a Drop and Go on Saturday, December 10th from 11:00-5:00. This will give you the chance to complete errands and shopping while they take care of your children. More information should be coming to you shortly.
- The Christmas Concert is at 6:30 December 15th.
- The Awards Assembly is at 1:30 December 20th.
- We dismiss for the Christmas on December 21st at 11:00
- The Holiday break is from December 22nd- December 30th.
- We are tracked out from January 2nd-January 13th. School starts again on January 17th.

On behalf of the Hope Elementary Charter School Staff we wish you all the best and thank you for all you do.

Principal's Points