WOH, Tuesday October 24, 2023
Teacher Training by Kristen Okabayshi, Hope Principal
Last week, K-8 teachers at Hope attended the annual Lutheran district teachers conference located in beautiful Seaside, Oregon. Teachers and principals from several states all come together for training and fellowship and connection with one another.
The keynote speaker was a former teacher from Michigan, Chase Mielke, who spoke about the importance of creating small actions in the classroom which make a positive impact on student learning. He was a self-described “difficult” student himself who eventually went on to become a high school teacher, in part because of the influence of his assistant high school principal “Pat”. His redemption story was very moving and shows us all the difference we can make in our students’ lives.
Besides the keynote speakers, teachers attend five workshops on a variety of topics of their choosing, which this year included workshops such as building stress resilience, STEAM learning, understanding human behavior, and time management.
We all appreciate this important training and staff bonding time together!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tues, 10/24 6:30pm – 7:30pm: PTH Auction Meeting
Fri, 10/27: Fall Harvest Spirit Day
Sat, 10/28 6:30pm-8:00pm: PTH – Trunk or Treat
Mon, 10/30: K-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences; 10am-7pm
Tues, 10/31: K-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences; 9am-1pm
Wed, 11/1- Fri, 11/3: Treats for Troops
Tues, 11/7 6:30pm: Kindergarten Information Night
Fri, 11/10: No School-Veterans’ Day; PS/ESC closed
Tues, 11/14 6:30pm: All School Open House
SCHOOL NEWS
Parent/Teacher Conferences – October 30-31
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. Fall conferences are highly encouraged for all K-8 families. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher or the school office.
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
Fall Harvest Spirit Day Friday, October 27
Student Council is sponsoring a Fall Harvest Spirit Day. Students are invited to wear Fall Harvest themed t-shirts, sweatshirts, and colors on Friday, October 27. This could include fall colors, pumpkins, scarecrows, and that type of thing, with nothing scary that could frighten our younger students. Please note this is not a costume dress up day except for preschool students who will be wearing costumes on Thursday, October 26. Students choosing not to dress up may wear school uniforms since this is not a free dress day.
Hope North Capital Campaign Commitment Cards
Thank you to everyone for praying about your participation in our capital campaign for Hope North! We are so excited about the future expansion ahead of us. Please plan to turn in your commitment card pledges next week on November 1-3 to the school office. If you need an additional card please let us know. Thank you!
Treats for Troops – November 1-3 Did you get too much candy this year for Halloween? Student Council is collecting all uneaten and unopened Halloween candy to send to our active duty troops overseas. Candy may be brought to school Nov. 1-3 and placed in the bin outside the classroom. A prize will be awarded to the class that collects the most average weight of candy per student. Thank you for sending a sweet treat to our troops.
SCHOOL CLUBS
Newspaper Club
Students in grades 5-8 may join the newly formed newspaper club! The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 7 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.
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.
PTH EVENTS
Auction Meeting: TODAY, October 24th – 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) There are many opportunities to work from home as well. The Auction Committee meets on Tuesdays (unless otherwise posted).
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
Volunteers needed for the PTH hosted Trunk or Treat: this Sat Oct 28th – Do you want to host a decorated trunk? Please sign up by this Wed., October 25th (limited space) Trunk or Treat Sign-Up Genius Decorating Ideas: Pinterest: Decorating ideas for Trunk or Treat
Event will be 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!
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!
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
CHURCH EVENTS
Celebration Sunday!
Join us for Celebration Sunday! Sunday, November 19 at 10:00 AM. This will be the only service offered that day. We will gather for a special time of worship and lunch to celebrate our Capital Campaign. Preschool – 5th grade students are invited to sing a special song for our Celebration service. All participating student singers will earn a Free Dress Pass from Mrs. Okabayashi. Families are also invited to stay for lunch after the service.
Hope North Banks: Students in every grade made a Hope North Bank this week in class. Students are invited to save money in their banks as a way to support updating the Hope North building. Students can bring their banks to the Celebration Worship Service on Sunday, November 19 or to the last chapel in November. Thanks so much!
JOURNEY CONFIRMATION: begins Wednesday, October 25th for all interested 7th and 8th graders. Please reach out to Jonathan Kopecky for more information.