november

Ryan Disney’s Word of the Week

•lethargic (luh-THAR-jik): adj.•having little or no energy

•“It takes until lunch time to shake off the lifeless feeling of a lethargic Monday morning.”

11 school days 11 school days until until

Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Break!Break!

Senior SuperlativesSenior SuperlativesCutest Couple - Cutest Couple - Dane Mohn & Ashley FunderudDane Mohn & Ashley FunderudFuture Little League Coach and Soccer Mom - Future Little League Coach and Soccer Mom - Tyler Santee & Brooke RollinsTyler Santee & Brooke RollinsOlympians Olympians - Tristan Baker & Shelby Thompson- Tristan Baker & Shelby ThompsonHopewell Hooligans Hopewell Hooligans - Wells Meakin & Morgan Howder- Wells Meakin & Morgan HowderFashionistas Fashionistas - Quamaine Goodman & Savannah Barnette - Quamaine Goodman & Savannah Barnette Dynamic Duo - Dynamic Duo - Alexandra Griffin & Ashley Ginns Alexandra Griffin & Ashley Ginns BiggestBiggest Flirt Flirt - BJ Kendrick & Eva Bertone - BJ Kendrick & Eva Bertone Most Attractive Most Attractive - Dominik Itzigehl & Jordan Lifer- Dominik Itzigehl & Jordan LiferMost Likely to Cure Cancer Most Likely to Cure Cancer - Nickesh Patel & Anna Claire Tucker - Nickesh Patel & Anna Claire Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Sunshine- Mr. and Mrs. Sunshine- Jared Dawson & Amanda ScanlanJared Dawson & Amanda ScanlanSevere Senioritis- Severe Senioritis- Warren Burroughs & Erin Travis Warren Burroughs & Erin Travis Class Clown- Class Clown- Kevin Kosches & Kaelyn Sparks Kevin Kosches & Kaelyn Sparks

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:

Effective MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, any student who is tardy to ANY class period will

receive a lunch detention. Students will proceed to the lunch detention line in the café

and report to the auditorium to serve their detention. PLEASE BE ON TIME TO YOUR

CLASSES!

Attention All Students!!!Attention All Students!!!Report cards will be sent home today, November 7th! There will also be a letter explaining the Mastery Grading Procedures that are in place this year to support student achievement.

DECA ROLE-PLAY PRACTICE SESSIONS

• Tuesday, November 4th

• Wednesday, November 5th

• Thursday, November 6th

• Wednesday, November 12th

• Monday, November 17th

• Tuesday, November 18th In room 703 directly after school. You MUST attend a

MINNIMUM OF ONE in order to compete at Myers Park on November 20th.

SENIOR PICTURES!

• All seniors who have taken pictures can come to all lunches TODAY to pick which photo they would like in the yearbook.

• ALSO, November 10th is the ABSOLUTE LAST CHANCE for makeup senior pictures and there will be NO more opportunities after this!

AttentionAttentionThere are still openings for 9th and 10th grade students to be a part of one of Hopewell’s Academies. Hopewell offers The Academy of Engineering and The Academy of Hospitality & Tourism. For more info contact your counselor or Mrs. Bazik in room 704.

SENIOR EXIT JUDGING• Parents and other adults at Hopewell and in the surrounding

community are invited to come and help judge or volunteer at the Senior Graduation Project presentations on December 8th, 9th, and 10th.

• Experience is not required for judging as there will be training sessions each morning before presentations begin.

• Volunteers are also needed to help provide food and refreshments for the judges throughout the day.

• Any time you can volunteer throughout the day is greatly appreciated!

• If interested in judging or volunteering, please visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044eaeac2da20-graduation to sign up.

We appreciate all you do, Lunch Ladies, for serving us good food

with a smile! Students, have Titan pride and

keep the cafeteria clean!

HOMECOMING SHIRTSThere are still a few long sleeve homecoming shirts left. They are now $5. Teachers send an email with size and room number, they will be delivered.

Congratulations to Reina Pozo of the Hopewell woman's golf team. She finished State Golf Tournament tied for 34th with a two day score of 168. Great job Reina!

The 2015 Titanium Yearbook is ON SALE! Get it for $70 for a limited time! The price

WILL go up soon. Hurry and get yours today in room 506 during lunch or online at

www.yearbookordercenter.com with code 15814!

HOPEWELL HOOLIGANS

Follow @HdubHooligan on twitter for updates about the Hopewell Hooligans!

Dance Team FundraiserThe Hopewell Dance Team will be selling Attractions Dining and Value Guides starting in October. They cost 20$ and pay for themselves after 2 uses. There are thousands of dollars in local savings, and are full of coupons. Stop by room 847 to purchase one. The proceeds will help the Dance team fundraise for their Spring Competition!

Foreign Exchange Program

•If you would like to be a host for a foreign exchange student or if you would like to learn more about the opportunity to travel to Japan, please see Mrs. Conner in Student Services!

Women’s Lacrosse There will be workouts every Wednesday at the HAP field in Huntersville @ 3:30-5:00. There will be another interest meeting soon, so stay tuned! New players are welcome!!

SAT Prep and Math Prep• For math assistance download Wolfram

Alpha from the app store.• For SAT vocabulary Prep download Mind

Snacks from the app store.

• All meetings are mandatory• Rehearsal dates: Nov. 10th (2:30-

until)• MANDATORY Dress Rehearsal:

Nov. 17th (6pm-until)

Powder Puff 2014Powder Puff 2014 Ladies: now’s your chance to shine on the gridiron.

Powder Puff game will be on Wednesday, November 12th in the stadium. Sign-ups will be at all lunches. Freshman vs. Sophomores and the Juniors vs. Seniors.Practice is being held Monday Nov. 10!Freshman: Auman, Peerey, Greeson, and Anderson - practice football field

Sophomore: Jensen, Baxter, Bitters - back of PE practice field (band)

Junior: Catchpole, Bolar, Glenn - softball field Senior: Brown, Matthews, and Osteen - upper PE practice field (soccer)

Powder Puff 2014Powder Puff 2014ATTENTION BOYS INTERESTED IN BEING

CHEERLEADERS FOR POWDER PUFF

There will be a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 11th, @ 12:00 pm at the fields by Barnette

Elementary.If you are interested in participating, please

contact Jared Dawson.

New CPCC Explorer Post!

• The CPCC Dance Explorer Post will focus on different styles of dance each month and the careers available after college. This will be the first program we have had in this career field.

• It will be held on Nov. 7th @ 5:00 p.m. at Central Piedmont CC Worrell Hall Studio 2154 Central Campus

• See Mrs. Wayland for more details!!

Military Career Day!

Military Career Day is on Thursday Nov. 13th in the Media Center. If interested in the opportunities available in the armed services, please get a pass from student services. All grades are welcome!

The Cows Are Back!!

• Purchase a Chick-fil-a 2015 Cow Calendar/ VIP Chick-fil-a Rewards Card from the Gentleman's Club for $9

• Don’t miss out on your special offer each month!!! Come by room 211 for more info!

Prom Committee Sign up!!

• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W1PXq4HzHOvncsdnEyGkfE4XO4iiPyVxQUdR97OXw/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail form link

College Application Week is Next Week!

• November 10th-14th seniors can apply to NC colleges through CFNC, www.cfnc.org, and have the application fee waved for many schools. The list of the participating schools is available on CFNC website and will be posted around school. Seniors who are currently in English class will attend a 45 min lab session with their teacher on Nov. 10th. Students who are taking English next semester, the schedule is as follows:

• 9:50- 10:26, 2nd period: Senior Students with the last name A-J report to computer lab closest to their class.

• 10:31-11:20, 3rd period : Senior Students with the last names K-Z report to computer closest to their class.

• 12:50-1:20, 4th period: Any senior who was unable to attend earlier that day

TEACHERS:• Teachers letting your recycle bin run over, this is the

procedure you should follow:– Send a responsible student with bin to rollout. The

rollouts are located at each workroom except 900. they are located in stairwells.

– Dump bin into rollout and return empty bin to class.

– The custodian assigned to that area will then take rollout to recycle dumpster.

– Empty rollout will then be returned to proper location.

WOMEN’S SOCCERIf you are interested in playing Women’s

Soccer this year, please stop by and see Coach Bolar in room 903!

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS• EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY!• On Friday nights, after any sporting events,

the Cookout lobby will close at 10:00 PM and the doors will be locked. The drive-thru will remain open for business.

• Cookout will be posting NO LOITERING signs on their property and have signed an Authorization to Act Form giving Huntersville Police authorization to act on their property

• Failure to comply will result in being arrested

Congratulations to Mr. Kugler and the entire theater cast of OTMA and The Rain Came to

Mayfield and crew on receiving many deserving awards this weekend at their competition in

Winston-Salem• Charlie McGee - Best Acting • Mr. Kugler - Best Director• OTMA - Best Ensemble

• The Rain Came to Mayfield - Runner Up• Zach Neely and Raven Ferguson - “Best Stage

Managers”GO HOPEWELL HEADLINERS!!!!

North Mecklenburg Technical Institute (NMTI)

• NMTI offers Automotive Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, and Horticulture at North Meck High School

• Starting on Dec 1, all 9-12 grade students will have an opportunity to apply for the NMTI magnet option with transportation

• Please See Mrs. Wayland in the Career Center if interested!

Technical Institute at North Meck

Mr. Todd porter with the North Mecklenburg Technical Institute will be here on Friday at all lunches. If you are interested in transferring to

North Meck for cosmetology automotive, horticulture or culinary stop by his table to get more information on Saturday November 8th

check out Norh Meck’s 1st automotive Technology CAR SHOW!

COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHI

P INFO

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS

• Davidson College: Wed. Nov. 12th @ 1:00– Please remember this is a highly competitive

school looking for GPA’s higher than a 4.0

• Fayetteville State University: Thurs. Nov. 13th @ 1:30

See Mr. Holt in Student Services for a pass!

Cabarrus College of Health and Sciences

• Friday, Nov. 14th, the Cabarrus College of Health and Sciences will have an admissions officer on our campus. If you are in the 11th or 12th grade and interested about what this college has to offer, come by Student Services to get a pass!

University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarships

• UT has created a newly defined scholarship program for outstanding volunteers

• Need to have a minimum of 3.8 weighted UT core GPA and a super scored SAT or ACT.

• Students must meet the December 1st regular admission deadline.

South Carolina State University

• Recruitment Session designed to help students and their parents gather information about opportunities at SCSU

• Who: Prospective SCSU students and parents• When: Thursday, November 20, 2014• Where: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

3301 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28216

Central Piedmont Community College

• CPCC Representative, Connor Deason will be in the Career Center and at some lunches to talk with students individually and in small groups about attending CPCC if you would like to make an appointment for one of the following dates:

• November 12th @ 9:30-11; December 10th @ 9:30.• Mr. Deason will also hold a regular College visit on

Oct. 29 at 9:30. Students must register in student services.

Burger King Scholars Program

• High school seniors can apply to receive a scholarship. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a plan to enroll full time for the 2015-2016 academic year.

• DEADLINE TO APPLY DECEMBER 15th

• Go to www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeD/scholarsprogram

ATTENTION 9TH, 10TH, 11TH GRADERS

• UNC Chapel Hill will be holding it’s annual Catalyst Conference brings a select group of 100 high school students from across North Carolina to UNC Chapel Hill for a weekend-long exploration of social justice issues.

• If you are interested in applying to attend please EMAIL or see Ms. Stone in student services. The deadline is Saturday, November 15th, 2014 at 5 pm

Assistance League of Charlotte Scholarship

• Are you looking for scholarship money? • Have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0? • Are you planning to attend one of the 16 campuses of the

University of North Carolina? • Scored a minimum combined total score of 1500 or minimum of

21 on ACT?• This scholarships, not exceeding $10,000, provides funding

towards tuition, room and board, required fees and books for freshman year at one of the campuses.

• The 2015 application is online at www.charlotte.assistanceleague.org

• Return all paperwork to Ms. Conner by 2/18

Charlotte “Queen City” Chapter• The Charlotte “Queen City” Chapter of North

Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University Alumni Association has established a scholarship program for the student(s) attending North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University. There will four $500 awards to incoming freshman. All applications must be received by March 31st to be considered for this scholarship. Students must has a GPA of 3.0 and must live in Charlotte Metro area. Visit aggie.scholarships@yahoo.com

WTS Transportation YOU High School Scholarship

• WTS fosters the development of women and girls in the transportation field by encouraging bright new professionals and students to undertake careers in the area of transportation. One way it does this is by awarding the transportation YOU High School Scholarship to girls pursing high school studies in science, math, technology, engineering and math.

• The WTS transportation YOU High School Scholarship is 1,000. The MINIMUM criteria for selection are: – Applicant must be a high school senior– GPA of 3.0 or higher– Currently studing math, science, and technology– Considering a career in a transportation field

QUEST WHOLE PERSON SCHOLARSHIP

• Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma sponsors the Quest Whole Persons Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes students committed to achieving excellence academically, physically, and spiritually. Awards range from $5,000 - $20,000 per year. If you are applying to Oral Roberts and would like to be nominated, please see Mrs. Conner in Student Services.

Lenoir-Rhyne Teaching Scholars Scholarship

• LR is recruiting exemplary high school seniors to receive this prestigious scholarship and to develop the skills to become effective teacher leaders for the public schools. Applications are being accepted now and spaces are limited! Seniors should apply at edu.lr.edu/teachingscholars

• Deadline is Jan. 10, 2015

Colonial Dames of America National Essay Contest

• Students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, who are not previous winners are eligible to enter. Winners receive a scholarship to attend the week-long Congressional Seminar Workshop held in Washington D.C. in June 2015. For more info and online registration, visit www.nscda.org

• Deadline is Nov. 28th 2014!

LIZ MURRAY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

•Honors $1,500 monthly to a Charlotte area high school athlete• If you would like to be nominated, see your

coach for more details!

Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award

• Auger and Auger Attorneys at Law are proud to support the disabled students of America with the launch of their Semi-Annual Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award. Applicants will be judged based on their academic merits as well as the content of the application and essay they provide. To apply go to www.augerlaw.com/disabled-scholar-award/

North Carolina Hispanic College Fund

• Awards annual scholarships worth between $500 and $2,500.

• Recipients are graduates of North Carolina high schools who are of Hispanic/Latino background

• Recipients must enroll in a degree program at a community college, 2 year college, or 4 year college/university and be committed to public service and community development

• To learn more, visit http://thencshp.org/programs/nc-hispanic-college-fund/

• Application deadline: January 15, 2015

Ronald McDonald House Charities

• The Ronald McDonald House Charities and its scholarship program seeks to invest in high school students who are exemplary role models in their communities and have the initiative to fulfill their educational goals.

• Apply today at https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC

• Application deadline: January 20th, 2015

John F. Kennedy Essay Contest

• Students of America are asked to write an essay on an act of political courage be a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1956.

• For contest info/registration/submission, visit the profile in Courage Essay Contest at www.jfklibrary.org

• Could win $10,000!!!!!

Thomas Wolfe Scholarship of UNC Chapel Hill

•Offers full undergraduate support for student writers.

•If interested, you must apply to Chapel Hill by Oct. 15, and must submit your applications to the Thomas Wolfe Scholarship by Nov. 15.

•For more info go to http://www.englishcomplit.unc.edu/creative/scholarships

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS!!!

• ARE YOU ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? HAVE YOU OVERCOME PERSONAL CHALLENGES? HAVE YOU LED A PROJECT THAT BENEFITS OTHERS?

• The AXA Achievement Scholarship will have a winner from every state for scholarships in the amounts of $10,000 and $25,000!!!

• Apply by Dec. 15th!!!

Attention Seniors Applying to

ECU:• Students who wish to be considered for admission into the

Honors College or any of its programs must submit a completed application for undergraduate admission to ECU by Nov. 15. Students must also meet the following minimum criteria within both the standardized test and high school achievement categories:

• Minimum un-weighted GPA of 3.5 and/or minimum weighted GPA of 4.0

• Minimum math/critical reading combined SAT score of 1200 and/or minimum ACT composite score of 27 (super scoring is permitted for both tests)

CPCC UPCOMING PLACEMENT TESTING DATES

• CPCC will be offering several testing sessions on CMS teacher work days and Saturdays to accommodate our high school seniors who would like to participate in the College Connection Program. Below are the upcoming dates for the remainder of 2014. The placement test is a required enrollment step for students who do not qualify for the testing wavier!

• Tuesday, Novemebr 11 (CMS holiday) @ Central Campus, room AT 202 and 200

• Saturday, December 6 @ Levine Campus, Room LV 1303 and LV 1304

• Saturday, December 13 @ Cato Campus, Room CT 167 and CT 168 in the Cato II building

***Check-in begins at 8:15 am, testing begins promptly at 8:30am***Students can see more information and register at:

http://docs.google.com/a/cms.k12.nc.us/forms /d/1WcgpmsC-mFctZmcF4QAtyxZ4enfQrGQY5I40d2RCO5U/viewform

Apprenticeship 2000• This is a program for local companies to offer high school students opportunities in

a variety of technical career fields and employment after graduation. It is an 8000 hour program that last for four years. After graduation from the program the student will have earned an AAS degree in Manufacturing Technology and a Journeyman's Certificate awarded by the state of NC. Apprentices can earn upwards of 34,000 a year.

• Interested students will attend an information session on November 19th @ 7:30am in the Hopewell Career Center. Students selected will go CPCC between junior and senior year and alternate with work- classes are paid for by the Apprenticeship Program and the student is paid while in class and at work. After the summer program, usually one or two students from the summer program are asked to stay in the program.

REQUIRMENTS:Junior with excellent math skills- minimum 2.8 GPA- need Algebra I,II

or Geometry to be placed in MAT-121 at CPCCNo more than 5 absences a year

Clean incident report

BEST YOU’VE

SEEN 2015