WOH, Tuesday May 14, 2024
Youth Ministry on the Move by Jonathan Kopecky, Youth Director
“Hi Hope Fam!” as one of our current 7th graders says at chapel. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Jonathan Kopecky, the Director of Christian Education or, more informally, the youth pastor here at Hope. I oversee the middle school and high school youth and help with leading worship on Sunday mornings. But I also get to spend time in chapels, greeting students out front in the mornings, and supporting the school in any way I can.
Speaking of chapel, God has been moving! The students have raised an incredible amount of funds for some amazing organizations this year. And, at the end of this month, two students will be baptized during chapel. It has been so fulfilling worshiping Jesus with your students!
As we near the end of the year, I wanted to let you know about some missional opportunities we have for your current 5th through 8th graders (and high schoolers, if you have them). This summer we are doing an “Every Saturday Mission Trip.” We are partnering with local organizations within our community and serving in different capacities. Starting June 15th, at 7AM, we are partnering with Erik Bell and helping him clean up Alki. On Saturday, June 22nd we are partnering with WIN (Westside Interfaith Network) and serving at the Welcome Table. We are ending the month of June by partnering with the middle school teachers and administration to move furniture, desks and other school related items to the renovated north campus, on June 29th. Email jkopecky@hopeseattle.org if you would like to help out and need more information! I am also looking for other service opportunities in our West Seattle community. If you have any leads, please reach out!
Blessings, Jonathan.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tues, May 14: Sounds of Spring Concert (Grades 5-8); 7:00-8:30 pm
Mon, May 20 -Th, May 23: Scholastic Book Fair in Commons;
Tues, May 21: No School Grades 5-8 only: Track Meet; ALL other classrooms open
Th, May 23: Grandparent/Special Persons Day; 8:40-11:30am; Early Dismissal
Fri, May 24: No School – Memorial Day holiday break; (all closed)
Mon, May 27: No School – Memorial Day holiday break; (all closed)
Fri, May 31: PIP Hour submissions due
Fri, June 7: Student Council Field Day; 1:15pm
Tues, June 11: Sea Star Graduation; 10:45am
Wed, June 12: Orca Graduation; 10:45am
Th, June 13: Sea Turtles Graduation; 10:45am
Th, June 13: KG Graduation; 2:00-3:00pm
Fri, June 14: 8th Grade Graduation; 7:00-8:00pm
SCHOOL NEWS
Sounds of Spring Concert Tonight! 7:00pm-8:00pm; 5th-8th graders
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Please join us tonight as we share our music with our community. Concert Band members should plan to arrive between 6:30-6:45p;m; Chapel Worship Band and the Vocal Groups members should arrive at 6:45pm. Doors will open to our guests at 6:45pm.
Parking: The parking spots just off the alley near the playground are for handicap parking only; Everyone else may park along the street; in the lowers; the north (preschool) parking lot; or at the school parking lot located at Genesee and 41st Ave SW.
Scholastic Book Fair
It’s time for happy reading at the book fair! Stock up on the summer reading! Book sales open May 20-22 after school from 3-4 pm in the Commons and Grandparents/special person Day May 23 from 9:30-10:30 am and 11:30-1:00 pm.
Visit our homepage for more information
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hopelutheranschool
Violin, Piano, and Guitar classes Poll:
We’re currently exploring options to bring on-site instrumental music classes to Hope Lutheran School in the fall. If offered, classes would be available for all ages three and up and would include take-home instruments. Please take a moment to submit the Instrument Interest Poll below, which will let us know which instruments you’d most like to see offered. The school office will use these poll results to assess the degree of parent interest in launching a program.
Instrument Interest Poll: https://bit.ly/3XFswIk
Poll submissions are kindly requested by May 24th. Thank you!
Hope School Staff Openings
Hope has several exciting teaching opportunities for the coming school year to work in our vibrant and nurturing learning environment! You may click on the links below for job descriptions.
- First Grade Teacher – full-time position teaching a class of up to 24 elementary students in all core subjects
- Fourth Grade Teacher – full-time position teaching a class of up to 24 elementary students in all core subjects
- Fifth Grade Teacher – full-time position teaching a class of up to 24 elementary students in all core subjects
- Middle School Specialist – part-time position teaching either language arts or history to 3 middle school classes
- Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher – full-time position teaching prek students
- Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher – full-time position assisting in teaching prek students
Applicants should fill out the online Application for Employment and submit a resume to office@hopeseattle.org by May 13, 2024 for first consideration. Please call the school office at (206) 935-8500 with any questions.
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 May and June, chapel offerings will be donated to Asempa Global Academy located in Ghana. Asempa Global Academy is a Christian school started 10 years ago, and the founder has ties to the Kunkel family, here at Hope. Right now, the school has 97 students and is operating in the founder’s home. A school building is under construction, and offerings donated will help complete construction of the building.
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
Vacation Bible School- June 24-28; 9am-noon
Registration is open for participants entering 1st-5th grade in the fall, as well as Middle school volunteers. Click here.
ADMISSIONS
We’re making progress on building renovations at the north campus. We’ll host an open house June 1st from 10 and to 12 pm open to current students and parents as well as the West Seattle community. Invite friends and family to see classrooms, science lab and art room!
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, May 16 at 7:55-8:20 am in the View Room.
Mrs Bratcher’s Summer Art Camps
Our Hope art teacher is hosting summer art camps at her studio in White Center and would love to see you there. Dying fibers with natural dyes, sewing, collage, painting, making and drawing in sketchbooks, making your own paint and more! Camp info can be found here:
https://www.golden.repair/summer-camps
There’s also a special discount for Hope students: 10% off with code MAKEMOREART
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
Need PIP Hours?
- Volunteer cashiers are needed for May 20-23 after school 3-4 pm in the Commons and Grandparents/special person Day May 23 9:30-10:30 am and 11:30-1:00 pm. We will also need help setting up on Sunday May 19 2-3 pm. Here’s the link for volunteers Scholastic Book Fair
- Volunteers for the Grandparents Special Person event coming up on Th, May 23rd. We need help preparing food & serving our guests. Please sign-up here.
- See the PTH events below for more PIP 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.
PTH Events and PIP Opportunities:
CHURCH EVENTS
NOTE: One Worship Service this Summer
Starting June 2nd, we will have one worship service at 10am. This time will be for the summer only. Dates to note: June 2nd will be staff recognition and lunch; June 30th is our outdoor worship and picnic at Camp Long; September 8th is our Fall Kick Off and Dedication of the North Campus. Two worship services will resume September 15th. We hope you will join us!
Class on Prayer entitled The Prayer Course continues being offered on Wednesday nights and Thursday mornings. Everyone is welcome! Sign up at https://hopeseattle.org/link-hope
Wednesday Night CONNECT has resumed from 6:00-8:00 pm with Dinner and Programs for all ages.
CLUB45: Wednesdays during CONNECT, 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.
Sunday Night Basketball for adults from 7-9pm. Stop by the Hope North Gym for a pick up game or to just shoot around. Questions, contact David Knittel or the church office.
