WOH, Tuesday April 2, 2024
Easter Celebration By Stacy Robertson, 5th Grade teacher
He has risen! He has risen indeed! Fifth grade is singing one of my favorite songs in chapel tomorrow, “Christ is Risen.” The most powerful lyric in the song is “Christ is risen and my soul knows sweet salvation!” This great news not only impacts our soul, but also strengthens our relationship with others. In Friendzy this month, we are learning about forgiving others and asking for forgiveness. Sometimes, forgiveness is hard or even a painful process. But, Jesus gave us the perfect example by dying on the cross to forgive our sins. He experienced pain that we cannot even fathom. Forgiving someone doesn’t mean that we are condoning their actions. It means we are releasing the anger we have built up against them. It mends relationships! Just like Jesus mended our relationship with God.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Fri, 4/5 : No School K-8; P/T Conferences; (HD closed; FD & ESC open)
Mon, 4/8 – Fri, 4/12 No School, Spring Break
Tuesday April 23: Academic Fair at 7:00 PM
Friday, April 26: 7th & 8th grade Dance; 7:30-9:30pm (See PIP sign-up link below)
Sunday, May 5th- 10th: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (see PIP sign-up link below)
Tues, April 30: Financial Assistance Applications Due
SCHOOL NEWS
K-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences: Fri, 4/5
Optional parent teacher conferences are coming up on Friday, April 5, 2024. Upon parent or teacher request, please sign up using the link below.
https://sites.google.com/hopeseattle.org/hls-ptc-booking/home
Financial Assistance for 2024
Applications for financial assistance are due April 30th. More information and applications can be accessed through this link.
Tuition Contracts will be EMAILED April 5th with DocuSign to both parents. Please review and fill out the tuition agreement by April 19th. A parent from each household needs to fill out a contract. Signing the tuition agreement will enroll your child(ren) for Fall 2024. All families must re-enroll in Blackbaud unless you are paying tuition in full by July 1st. If you have any questions, please email Sally Heit.
2024-2025 Blackbaud Fee Increase
As of the 2024-2025 school year, Blackbaud’s Annual Admin Fee will increase to $56.00 across all payment plans and credit card users will see fees increase to 3.12%.
AUCTION NEWS!!!
A BIG thank you to everyone for their help, donations, time, attendance and for helping us Unmask the Possibilities at our Masquerade Auction! It was a great night!
Please take this quick survey from the PTH to get your feedback and suggestions for future auctions! Survey due by April 15th
Hope Lutheran Auction Survey 2024
If you have any questions, please email pth@hopeseattle.org
Journey Project – Tobi K. 2024 – Hope 8th grade student
Asempa Global Academy – Ghana, West Africa
For my confirmation Journey Project this year, I have chosen to do a fundraiser for Asempa Global Academy in Ghana, West Africa. Asempa Global Academy was started by a friend of my family to provide an excellent Christian education to students living outside of Accra, the capital of Ghana. The school was started over 10 years ago by BB Lanbon, who is one of my Dad’s best friends from his childhood as a missionary kid in Ghana.
Right now, Asempa Global has 97 students and BB’s family is using their home as the school building. A four room school foundation has been completed so far. With your help, we hope to provide them with the funds to raise the walls and build a roof for the four classrooms. The cost to finish the building is $25,000.
Please see the flyer in the Tuesday envelope with a QR code to donate OR use the following website..
https://hopeseattle.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/81569f65-4761-4944-8fa3-e08cd76cb6ec
Thank you for considering a donation.
Tobi and Asempa Global Academy
Chapel Offerings
The chapel offering is collected during our weekly Wednesday chapels. Students will find offering envelopes in the weekly Yellow Envelopes.
For the months of March and April, offerings will go to Heifer International. Heifer International is on a mission to end hunger and poverty in a sustainable way by supporting and investing alongside local farmers and their communities. It begins with a seed investment of livestock or agriculture, followed by mentorship to help project participants build a business, and ultimately gain access to supply chains and markets. Some of the livestock that can be purchased are heifers, goats, sheep, chicks, and honeybees. We have set a goal of $500 to purchase a heifer. Any additional offerings will be used to purchase additional animals.
Academic Fair
Academic Fair Assignment For All Students
Here’s some big news! The annual Academic Fair returns Tuesday April 23 at 7:00 PM. This year we are doing a geography fair. So, what is a geography fair? It’s a lot like a science fair. All the instructions and guidelines have been sent home, as well as the tri-fold boards. Please contact the school office if you need another copy sent home. The completed project will come to school the day of Monday, April 22 so classrooms can be set up. We expect all students to attend and browse all the projects in the whole school. Maybe you will see one of your favorite places to travel to!
Summer Camp 2024 Registration
Summer Camp 2024 is open from June 24 through July 26, 2024. Families can sign up for multiple camps by the week, fill out forms and pay camp fees beginning today, Tuesday, 3/5. Camp hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Weekly themes listed below. Sign ups will go fast so do not delay in getting your forms in.
Registration activation link open!
- June 24 – 28 Art (also VBS Week)
- July 1 -5 (7/4 closed) Sports Week
- July 8 – 12 Animal Week
- July 15 – 19 Drama Week
- July 22 – 26 Science Week
ADMISSIONS
Preschool Admissions: We have a few half day spots available in each of our preschool classrooms and space in our new Transitional Kindergarten program. If you know of friends looking for half day preschool or considering transitional kindergarten please refer them to Sally Heit for a tour and more information.
We also have spots available in elementary and middle school.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Payment Portal
Sports, Milk and Bible Link- https://bngn.blackbaud.school/?id=xnxrcid4vjy
SCHOOL EVENTS
Hope Praying Parent Group: Thursdays, 2:30-3:00 pm
Can you come a little early before pickup and join us as we pray for our Hope students and teachers? You don’t have to be an expert at praying out loud to come. You can listen and pray silently as well. We will gather in the sanctuary to pray. Questions contact patramueller@hopeseattle.org.
4th & 5th Grade Bible Club will meet on Thursday morning, April 4, & 18 at 7:55-8:20 am in the View Room.
CLUB45: Wednesday, April 17, 6:00 -8:00 pm. All 4th and 5th grade students are invited to participate in this fun evening including dinner, Bible study and games. Questions of would you like to help?
Contact patramueller@hopeseattle.org.
2024 Summer Art Camps are being offered at Hope North. All rising first through sixth graders from all schools are welcome to attend. Dates: July 8-11 and July 15-18. We may also offer a third week of art camp in August at Holy Rosary – stay tuned! Each camp offers a totally new and unique set of projects. These camps are taught by Lacey Reuter. More info and registration here: www.rainbowparrotart.com
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Important Notice about 2023-2024 PIP Hours – Please Read!
We have entered our final trimester of the year and the school year will be over before you know it. It is time to check on your PIP hours.Unfulfilled hours will be billed at $30/hour. All PIP hours for the 2023-2024 year must be completed and entered into Gradelink by 5/31/24. If you have any questions, please contact the school office here.
See the PTH events below for PIP opportunities.
PTH EVENTS
Thank you for participating in the Post Auction Sale. Our FINAL auction numbers will be announced this Thursday in our Auction Newsletter. Stay tuned and thank you for helping us Unmask the Possibilities!
Please take this quick survey from the PTH to get your feedback and suggestions for future auctions! Survey due by April 15th
Hope Lutheran Auction Survey 2024 If you have any questions, please email pth@hopeseattle.org
PTH Events and PIP Opportunities:
7th and 8th Grade School Dance – Fri, April 26, 7:30-9:30pm
We need lots of volunteers to make this happen .Get your PIP hours and sign up today:
Hope 7th and 8th Grade Dance Volunteer Sign-Up
Hope Lutheran’s 7th and 8th grade School Dance. Theme: 80’s and 90’s Throwback. It will be held at the Menashe Family Gym at Hope North. Tickets are $20/each. There will be a DJ, photo booth, glow necklaces, light snack and refreshments included in the admission fee.
Coming up:
Please Sign-up to helpTeacher and Staff Appreciation Week Sign- Up
Sunday, May 5th: Door Decorating from 12pm- 4pm
Monday, May 6th – Friday, May 10th: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
CHURCH EVENTS
A NEW CLASS ON PRAYER entitled The Prayer Course is being offered on Wednesday nights and Thursday mornings beginning 4/17 & 4/18. Everyone is welcome! Sign up at https://hopeseattle.org/link-hope
Wednesday Night CONNECT will resume Wednesday, April 17th from 6:00-8:00 pm with Dinner and Programs for all ages.
Vacation Bible School- June 24-28. Registration will open this week!
SUNDAY NIGHT BASKETBALL for adults is starting Sunday, April 7th at 6 PM. Stop by the Hope North Gym for a pick up game or to just shoot around. Questions, contact David Knittel or the church office.