Earlier this week, J Schoolers were challenged to make snow sculptures at home. These are some of their creations, including an atom, a rocket, a snow cat and some snow people! 
Students – take a Virtual Trip to the Dominican Republic this March! Hopkins is pairing with Yspaniola to provide a virtual cultural immersion experience in the Dominican Republic during March break for students of all levels of Spanish. Groups will be formed in English as well if there is enough interest. The goal is to provide a virtual exchange opportunity in which students will learn about the challenges batey communities in the Dominican Republic face, specifically, gaining access to basic civil and human rights, such as education. Interested students should read the announcement in @HOP or contact Ms. Bennitt for more details. 
Be a part of the Heart of Hopkins! The Parent Association invites you to a virtual celebration of our community on Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 7 to 8 PM. The evening will feature an auction to benefit Hopkins hosted by surprise guests! Online bidding will open on February 20! Register today at www.hopkins.edu/HOHTickets 
Throughout the month of February, Hopkins will honor Black History Month with an array of programming arranged and coordinated by the Black Latinx Student Union, Students United for Racial Equity, The Student Diversity Board, and the Office of Equity and Community. Today in assembly, we kick off the month, which will include RealTalk speaker presentations, Kahoot trivia games, assembly videos, movie nights, and special guest speakers. Swipe to see our calendar and film series. 
Half-Day at Hop Today! ❄️ 
Visit www.hopkins.edu/mlk2021 to read a message from the student leaders of Diversity Board, Black and Latinx Student Union, and Students United for Racial Equity. 
Congratulations to the winners of Maroon Key's Gingerbread house contest! Thank you to everyone who donated to this fundraiser, helping us raise $4,500 to buy gift cards for the families of St. Luke's Church. The judging for the gingerbread contest was done by Lexie '21, Kate '23 and Cornelia '23. Please enjoy looking at these beautiful creations! 
Tonight kicks off our series of four virtual networking events this month. Tune in for Hopkins in Hollywood: Live!, featuring Luke Kelly-Clyne '06, Jane Goldenring '73, and Brian Skope '97, as well as speakers from Johns Hopkins University. Other panels this month will focus on Venture Capital and Women in Leadership. Get more information on all four panels, read panelist bios, and register here: https://hopkins.myschoolapp.com/page/event_special-event?siteId=834 
It's not too late to support the students, teachers, coaches, and advisers on the Hill. Make a gift today before ringing in the new year at hopkins.edu/giving. Have a happy, healthy 2021!