WOH, Tuesday September 17, 2024
Curriculum Night By Kristen Okabayashi, Hope School Principal
Curriculum Night is coming up next Tuesday, September 24 and we can’t wait to see you all! Curriculum night is for K-8 families and while its stated purpose is reviewing curriculum materials, the night includes so much more.
The evening begins with a PTH (Parents and Teachers of Hope) meeting at 6:00 PM. Topics will be the upcoming budget, auction information, and volunteer opportunities. Next will be curriculum night; we will kick things off in the sanctuary and review important school policies and discuss school culture. After the opening session, middle school families will remain in the sanctuary and K-5 families will head to classrooms; all teacher will review their curriculum learning materials at that time. This is also your opportunity to ask questions about what will be covered in class, teaching protocols, and/or upcoming events. The last session is intended to be a self-guided tour of classrooms for families with more than one child at Hope or anything you might have missed.
We look forward to seeing you next Tuesday night!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wed, 9/18-Fri, 9/20: 6th Grade Outdoor Ed
Wed, 9/18-Fri, 9/20: 7th & 8th Grade Remote Learning
Fri, 9/20: Free Dress Friday (first & third Fridays)
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
Wed, 9/25: Picture Day – See Info below
Wed, 9/25: Cross country & volleyball team pictures after school in the North Campus Gym. Tues, 10/1: PTH Room Parent and Auction Kick off Meeting- 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Fri, 10/4: Tall and Small Family Ball- 6:30pm – 9:00pm
SCHOOL NEWS
IMPORTANT LINKS:
School Milk – Begins Wednesday, 9/4
Milk and Bible Link
A few extra WS Fair tickets are available from the office. They are for kids aged 6-18 only. Please email Mrs. Shelver at office@hopeseattle.org if you are interested. First come, first serve.
SCHOOL EVENTS
K-8 Curriculum Night –Tues, 9/24 6:30pm-7:45pm (after PTH Mtg) – starts in the Sanctuary
Picture Day – Wednesday, 9/25
Picture day is coming up! Paper order forms are coming home today in the Tuesday envelope or you may order online at www.hellriegelstudio.com with our school Code: HL2024. 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. 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 (cross country & volleyball) after school in the north campus gym, as well as photographing individual athletes. Please have your student bring their uniform to school with them in the morning. Cross country pictures will run from 3:15-3:30pm; volleyball from 3:30-3:50pm. The sports link is: https://240729031251.proofingphotos.com/?r=367be1
Password: HLsports24
Finally, there will also be a “re-take and make-up” day on Thursday, November 7th.
6-Week Bible Study for Moms: Thursdays, starting 9/19/24
“Reclaiming Motherhood: Embracing the Untamed Beauty, Fun, Passion and Vitality of Motherhood”
Mom-ming is a beautiful gift, but do you ever feel like you need superhuman strength for the long days? If you’re experiencing the struggle of trying to hold it all together by yourself, you’re not alone—and you’re not meant to do it alone! Starting September 19th, join this mom’s community after drop-off on Thursdays at 8:30 for coffee and pastries with Bible study from 9:00-10:00. We’ll dive into God’s Word together for encouragement, connection, purpose, and of course, your morning caffeine boost 🙂 Register here: https://hopeseattle.churchcenter.com/groups/linkhope-groups/reclaiming-motherhood
Music Kids Lessons
Hope Lutheran School is partnering with Music Kids to offer piano and guitar classes to kids ages 3 and up this fall! Classes will take place on-site here at Hope Lutheran School on Fridays. All students will get to perform in Music Kids’ annual Spring Recital. A take-home instrument rental is included. Contact programs@musickids.us to learn more, or visit our partner’s website at www.musickids.us!
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.
PTH – Earn PIP Hours!
Tuesday, September 24: PTH General Meeting from 6:00pm – 6:30pm in the Sanctuary (Curriculum Night to follow)
Please join us for our first General Meeting of the year. Come and meet your PTH Board! We will be sharing information about upcoming events, open positions and opportunities to get involved with, which you don’t want to miss. The PTH can only do so much on our own, we need your help. We want you to know what’s going on and we want to know what you would like to see! Don’t forget: meetings earn PIP hours, so get started early!
Tuesday, October 1: Room Parent and Auction Kick-Off Meetings from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Commons. Your PTH will share information about being a Room Parent and also how you can help with our auction (on March 8, 2025) Both are great ways to earn PIP hours, build community and meet your fellow Hope parents. Many hands, make work light!
Friday, October 4: PTH Hosted Tall and Small Family Ball from 6:30pm – 9:00pm Hope North (North Campus Gym):
Break out those dancing shoes at our Tall and Small Family Ball and join us on the dance floor at Hope North (Menashe Family Gym). We’ve got a great DJ to teach our littles and refresh our memories of those long forgotten dances. Is the Cha Cha Slide ringing a bell? How about the Electric Slide? Don’t forget the Macarena! Also a photo booth, snacks and refreshments. You don’t want to miss this fun event! See you all there!
Purchase your tickets by September 27th: Tickets: Tall and Small Family Ball 2024 (credit cards) Cash and Checks payments can be paid in the Main office
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (PIP hours apply!)
See PTH events above.
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.
CHURCH NEWS
Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:30 for Traditional Worship and 10:30 for Contemporary Worship with Children’s Church and a staffed nursery. For more information on upcoming small groups and retreats at Hope Church CLICK HERE
Hope Men’s Weekend Retreat September 26/27-29
Hey Guys – You are invited to attend Hope’s 11th annual men’s weekend retreat at Tall Timber Ranch near Lake Wenatchee/Leavenworth. There are four day and three day program options taking place at the same location for an incredible weekend of adventure and renewal at the edge of the Glacier Peaks Wilderness. CLICK HERE for more info and to sign up. See you then!Children’s Ministry Sunday– Sunday, September 29 at 8:30 and 10:30 worship service with cookies and coffee in between! All Hope students are invited to join us for our special Sunday where we are celebrating the children of Hope! Students in Kindergarten-6th grade will be sharing Bible verses and a song. Children of all ages will be invited to participate in a Children’s Message during the service.
