WOH, Tuesday September 3, 2024
Welcome Back!
We are so excited for the first day of school today! There was a palpable feeling of joy around the campus this morning as students and families returned. Thank you so much to our parents and teachers of Hope (PTH) president Melanie and her team for bringing delicious treats for the first day.
This summer was a time of change for Hope with 8 new teachers and staff and of course the addition of a second campus for the first time in our history. Despite all of those changes, today seemed like a fairly normal first day for Hope! We are glad to be back and glad you are all part of our Hope family.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wed. 9/4: First Full Day of School
Wed, 9/4: Hot Lunch programs begin
Friday, 9/6: Free Dress Day (first and third Friday of each month)
Sun, Sept. 8th at 10:00am: Fall Kick Off & North Campus Dedication at Hope Church
Wed, 9/18-Fri, 9/20: 6th Grade Outdoor Ed
Tues, 9/24: First PTH General Meeting- 6:00pm – 6:30pm Earn PIP Hours!
Tues, 9/24 6:30pm-7:45pm: K-8 Curriculum Night
Tues, 10/1: PTH Room Parent and Auction Kick off Meeting- 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Tues, 10/4: Tall and Small Family Ball- 6:30pm – 9:30pm
SCHOOL NEWS
IMPORTANT LINKS:
School Sweatshirts and Other Apparel
Buy Now Link –https://bngn.blackbaud.school/?id=2mlboz4dch4
We only order these Hope apparel items once a year. Take advantage of this opportunity now! Due date is September 6, 2024.
School Milk – Begins Wednesday, 9/4
Milk and Bible Link
Yellow Envelopes:
Today, and most every Tuesday, yellow envelopes went home with students. Inside you will find information relating to school events, PTH events, permission forms, and so on. Please pull your students papers out of the envelope and return the envelope to school the following day. The students should bring them to their teacher.
Classroom Supply Lists
Supply lists were included in your summer packet, but you will also find classroom supply lists in your student’s Gradelink account. Login, then click on the Teacher’s Homepage or Announcement page. Please drop off classroom supplies to your child’s teacher.
Hope K-8 school uniforms and grades 5-8 PE uniforms: available through Lands End.
FALL KICK OFF & North Campus Dedication at Hope Church; Sun, Sept. 8th at 9:45am: Everyone is welcome to join us as we kick off the fall season! We will start at the Main Campus in the Commons at 9:45am with Krispy Kreme Donuts & coffee. Then we will walk to the north campus gym for the dedication service. This event will be followed by lunch and lots of fun together with special activities, including a bouncy house, face painting & an obstacle course. Fun for the whole family!
Gently Used Uniform Exchange: Monday-Friday, during regular school hours, you are welcome to stop by the school and choose any gently used clothing items your student may still need. You are also free to keep bringing in any uniform items your child may have outgrown. We will keep this available through Friday, 9/6 so feel free to stop by!
Student Medical Information Update
If your student requires taking medication during the school day, requires an Epi Pen, inhaler or even might need the occasional Benadryl for allergies, ect., the offices must have an authorization form filled out and signed by the parent. This form can be obtained in either office or emailed to you and must be on file before medication can be given. All medications will be held in the campus office where your child’s homeroom is located.. Epi pens, and all meds, should be brought to school by the parent/adult and given to the office staff on the first day of school. If there is any change in your student’s medical history or insurance, such as an ADHD diagnosis, new IEP/504 plan, new medication, please email the school office so we can update your student’s history in GradeLink.
SCHOOL EVENTS
First Full Day of School – Wed, 9/4/24
The start time for half day preschool, transitional kindergarten and grades K-8 is 8:30 AM. Preschool through fifth grade students may be dropped off between 8:15-8:30 AM and picked up at 3:00 PM. Middle school students may be dropped off beginning at 8:10 AM at the north campus and picked up at 3:00 PM at the main campus.
Hot Lunch Program – Begins Wednesday, 9/4
Our hot lunch provider, the Lunch Ladies, is now posting menus and a sign-up link to all of our PS – 8th grade families. You may order & pay daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. There are a variety of meals, sizes and add-on options. Click on the registration form here. School code is hope277 (case sensitive so it must be typed in exactly) Fill in the requested information in the Account Registration page.
Please note that Hope School does not register or bill for this program.
Chess Wizards Program
Join Chess Wizards this Fall for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You’ll improve your chess skills, and work out your most powerful muscle – your brain! Our classes are geared to suit children of all skill levels; from chessling to checkmate artist, students will build upon their knowledge through lessons, variation games and more! More than just a game of winning and losing, we make learning chess fun! You may register at chesswizards.com
After School Art Program
Come join an amazing after school art program held here at Hope Lutheran. All 1st – 6th grade students are welcome to join. Classes are held on Tuesday from 3-5 and consist of 4 8-week sessions that run throughout the 2024-2025 school year. This program is taught by local artist, Lacey Reuter.
More info and registration here: www.rainbowparrotart.com
Bible Club for 4th and 5th grade students begin on Thursday, September 12 at 7:50- 8:20 am in the View Room led by Mrs. Mueller. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. All 4th & 5th grade students are welcome.
CLUB 45 will meet once a month on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm including dinner. All 4th and 5th grade students are welcome for an evening of games, food, prayer and time in God’s Word. Mark your calendars: September 18, October 23, November 20. Parents watch your email for more information. Would you like to volunteer, contact patramueller@hopeseattle.org.
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. Hope will be supporting 5 different organizations this year through chapel offerings. For the months of September and October, chapel offerings will be donated to the K-9 Comfort Dog program through Lutheran Church Charities. K-9 comfort dogs are purebred Golden Retrievers that are trained comfort dogs that can be deployed in the event of a disaster or crisis. These dogs and their handlers travel to locations to give comfort to those who are suffering or in need. There are over 130 comfort dogs in the US. Isaac is the closest comfort dog to us coming from Redeemer Lutheran Church in Spokane, WA. Isaac also has his own Facebook page. You can visit him at Isaac Comfort Dog to learn more about Isaac and the K-9 Comfort Dog program.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (PIP hours apply!)
Lunchroom and Recess Volunteer Opportunities: Wednesdays & Thursdays 11:45 am-1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall and at recess. Volunteers are needed each day for K-2 lunch supervision; as well as K-2 & 3-5 recess supervision. Please contact the Hope office to volunteer at office@hopeseattle.org.
Co-ed Head Soccer Coach and Head Cross Country Coach Needed! Parent Volunteers
Attention parents! We’re looking for a head co-ed soccer coach and head cross country coach, as well as parent volunteers to help our school teams for students in grades 5-8. This is a great opportunity to support student athletes and double down on your workout by getting PIP hours at the same time. Reach out to athletic director Mark Goodspeed at mgoodspeed@hopeseattle.org for more info.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Hiring Subs for Hope School 2024-2025 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.
