WOH, Tuesday October 10, 2023
Partnering with Families by Kristen Okabayashi, Hope Principal
On October 30 and 31, Hope School K-8 families do not have school as the teachers will meet with parents and guardians to connect about our favorite mutual subject – our students! This is a time to share how students are performing in class academically, as well as discuss other areas of strength or challenge. Teachers appreciate hearing about how homework is going at home, as well as anything else families feel it is important to share. It is of course a time for families to ask questions too!
In January, preschool families will also have the opportunity to meet with teachers for parent teacher conferences, and in April, K-8 families will have the chance to meet with teachers again for spring parent teacher conferences.
K-8 families may sign up now for fall conferences by clicking on this link and then selecting the teacher and then the day/time. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher or the school office.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tues, 10/10 6:30pm-7:30pm: PTH Auction kick-off
Fri, 10/13: Picture Day – Individual, Class & Fall Team Sports Pictures
Fri, 10/13 6:30pm-9:00pm: PTH – Tall and Small Family Ball
Sat,10/28 6:30pm-8:00pm: PTH – Trunk or Treat
Tues, 11/7 6:30pm: Kindergarten Information Night
Tues, 11/14 6:30pm: All School Open House
SCHOOL NEWS
Kindergarten Information Night – November 7 @ 6:30 pm
This is a perfect event for parents interested in what kindergarten readiness looks like at Hope. Share with friends who are also curious about this big transition from preschool to kindergarten. RSVP here.
All School Open House – November 14 @ 6:30 pm
We’re opening up the whole school to current and new families who would like to meet our teachers and students and see the main campus, including our new campus where our expanded middle school will be in Fall 2024. RSVP here.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Payment Portal
Sports, Milk and Bible Link- https://bngn.blackbaud.school/?id=xnxrcid4vjy
SCHOOL EVENTS
Picture Day: October 13, 2023
Picture day is coming up this Friday! Paper order forms are coming home today in the Tuesday envelope or you may order online at www.hellriegelstudio.com with our school Code: HL2023. All orders must be prepaid, with a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied.
This day will be both individual pictures and class pictures, with the exception of the preschool classes. Students may wear “classy dress” such as what they might wear to church or other special event or they may wear school uniforms. Students in classy dress may remain in that attire for the day.
The photographers will also be taking pictures of the Fall Sports Teams after school, as well as photographing individual athletes. Please have your student bring their uniform to school with them in the morning.
Finally, there will also be a “re-take and make-up day later in November, which will also include class pictures of the preschoolers.
Robotics Club
5th through 8th grade students are invited to the Robotics Club kickoff on Wednesday, October 25 at 3:30 PM! Led by Hope alumni Josh Davenport, students will learn to build and code robotics, with a focus on developing a robot to compete at LEST in February. More information is coming home in the communication envelopes today for grades 5-8.
Newspaper Club
Students in grades 5-8 may join the newly formed newspaper club! The kickoff meeting will be next Tuesday, October 17 at 3:00 PM in the View Room. Led by Hope parent Jennifer Kharrazi, newspaper club will meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. See flyer in the communication envelopes for more information!
Chapel Worship Band
Grades 5-8 Musicians wanted! Do you like to play an instrument? Sing? Would you like to learn to play in a band and lead others in worship? Come and audition on Wed, 10/11, at 7:15am in the Hope Sanctuary. Please see Mrs Alba for audition music.
Glee Club
Beginning Tues, 10/3, for 5th-8th graders, Glee Club will meet every Tuesday morning from 7:45am-8:15am in Mrs Kunkel’s classroom. PLEASE BE ON TIME as we only have 30 minutes each week to practice! Those who miss practices, or are consistently late, will not perform in the concerts. Come learn how to sing together with a group!! We will perform in concerts throughout the year and sing for chapels and other events. For more information, contact Mrs. Kunkel at sarakunkel@hopeseattle.org
PTH EVENTS
Auction Kick-Off Meeting: TODAY, October 10th at 6:30pm – 7:30pm in the Commons. Come help us plan our auction and earn your PIP hours! (Auction will be on March 9, 2024) The Auction committee meets on Tuesdays at 6:30pm in the Church Commons to discuss details (plus you earn PIP)! There are many opportunities to work from home as well.
Auction Volunteers needed: Many hands (and hearts) make light work, and we need many volunteers to have a successful auction. Please use the link to sign up to help.
Masquerade Auction 2024 – Volunteer Sign-up Genius
PTH Hosted Tall and Small Family Ball: Fri, 10/13 – 6:30pm – 9:00pm.
Come one, come all, to the all ages Family Ball! There will be dancing, a DJ, light show, a photo booth and refreshments!
Tickets will be $20/family. Purchase tickets and RSVP by. Oct 7th (link below) The office can take cash or check payments only.
https://hopeseattle.ejoinme.org/familyball (tickets)
Tall and Small Volunteer Sign-up Genius (volunteer sign-up)
PTH hosted Trunk or Treat: Sat Oct 28th – 6:30pm – 8:00pm in the Hope Lowers Parking Lot. Hope families are invited for a fun and safe time. Everyone is welcome to come dressed in your fun (not scary) costumes and leave with a bagful of treats! We can’t wait to see you there!
Do you want to host a decorated trunk? Please sign up (link below)
by Sunday, October 22nd (limited spaces; details in link below)
Chapel Offerings for September and October: Each week, when we gather for chapel, we collect a chapel offering. A small yellow offering envelope will be going home in the Tuesday Yellow Envelope today. Our chapel offerings are used to support ministries and those in need, locally and globally. Through the years, we have supported a child through Compassion International, Living Water, and missionaries that spread the word of Christ in other parts of the world. In early August, a catastrophic fire swept through Lahaina in Maui, where lives were lost, and many people lost their homes and businesses. Our chapel offerings for September and October will be designated for Maui Wildfire Relief through Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School in Lahaina and the California-Nevada-Hawaii District of the LCMS (Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod). Both Emmanuel Lutheran Church and the CNH District are using offerings to help support the needs of those in their community.
COVID Rapid Tests Available – We have free rapid COVID tests available for pick-up at school if you are in need of some. Please call or email the office and we will be happy to prepare them for pick-up
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – Earn your PIP hours!
After School Clubs: We are looking for a parent(s) to help lead a fun after school club once every two weeks, particularly for students in grades kindergarten through 4th grade. We would love a lego or chess club, but if you have an interest in any other area that you might like to share, please contact us at the office.
Hope Church Reader Board Changer
Earn PIP Hours!! We are looking for an individual who can fill in when needed and change and update the Reader Board for the church. We have one changer who may need a sub at times. Please contact Patra Mueller @ patramueller@hopeseattle.org
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Hiring Subs for Hope School 2023-2024 School Year
Hope is actively looking for substitute teachers to add to our school for the coming school year. Applicants should have experience teaching, coaching, and/or tutoring students.
Visit Hope’s website for more information and an application form, or call the school office at (206) 935-8500. Applicants should submit a resume and application to Hope School Principal at kokabayashi@HopeSeattle.org or via snail mail.
CHURCH EVENTS
Thursday Morning Bible Study: Every Good Gift begins October 5th. How natural is generosity to who you are? What do you do with what you have? Have you ever wondered what the Bible says about hospitality, generosity, and stewardship? Tethered to biblical accounts of giving as well as six personal stories from everyday women, this six-session series with author and speaker Ann Voskamp explores examples of offering hospitality, time, money, spiritual gifts, and empathy to the glory of God. Registration is open now.
Hope North Capital Campaign – Save the Dates
Please join Hope Church and School leaders at Advance Commitment Night on Sunday, October 15th at 6:00 PM for a special evening as together we lead with our giving to the Hope North Campaign. This will be an important and memorable evening of worship, prayer, and commitment — we look forward to seeing you there. All ages welcome; nursery care will be available for those under 3 years. To RSVP, register here or contact Jen Rice (church@hopeseattle.org).
We invite you to celebrate with us on Commitment Sunday, November 5th as we return our campaign commitment cards. Worship services are at 9:00AM and 10:45AM every Sunday.
JOURNEY CONFIRMATION begins Wednesday, October 25th for all interested 7th and 8th graders. There will be a parent meeting on Monday, October 16th at 7pm. Please reach out to Jonathan Kopecky for more information. jkopecky@hopeseattle.org