WOH, Tuesday September 24, 2024
Welcome Fall by Sally Heit, Admissions Director
The first day of autumn was on Sunday and what a beautiful day it was! There could not have been a more perfect start to the season. My husband Eric teases me because usually about mid August my ultra sensitive nose is sniffing out fall weather and announces to anyone who will listen (our dogs, mostly), “It’s Fall!” The dogs don’t care much, but for me the coming of fall is the start of a new year, more so than January 1st.
Most likely it’s because of the school calendar; everyone has new teachers, new school supplies and uniforms. It’s the start of getting reacquainted with our students and being in community with each other for nine months. There is a lot that happens in those nine months; so much learning, growing, shaping, and of course, fun! We have a lot planned for this year, so I hope you are ready! Tonight our PTH hosts its first meeting of the year at 6:00 pm followed by Curriculum Night at 6:30 pm so I hope to see you all in attendance.
To all our families I welcome you to the new school year, and for those families that are new this year to our Hope community, we are glad you are here with us! Every year is exciting, but this year is slightly more exciting than normal because we have a newly renovated campus which is home to our middle school students. And, our kindergarten through grade 5 students are ALL on the second floor! The kindergarteners are already charging up the stairs to their classroom. And, we added a new transitional kindergarten class on the first floor.
With all these changes, one thing hasn’t changed. Hope prides itself on communicating well with students and parents through our Tuesday emails and yellow envelopes. I’d like to add one more opportunity to communicate with us which is to invite you to have coffee with me on Tuesday, October 1st from 8:15 to 9:00 am in the Commons. Ask me questions or shoot the breeze or a little of both. I would love to chat!
Hope is excited for the year ahead and we look forward to partnering with you!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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 8:15 to 9:00am: Coffee with Sally in the Commons.
Tues, 10/1: PTH Room Parent and Auction Kick off Meeting- 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Fri, 10/4: Fall Olympics – 1:00pm – Gym Note New Date!!
Fri, 10/4: Tall and Small Family Ball- 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Wed, 10/16: Early Release (K-8)-12:00pm; TK out at 12:00pm; (HD, FD & ESC all open); Teacher Conference
Thurs, 10/17: K-8 No School; TK & HD closed; FD & ESC open; Teacher Conf.
Fri, 10/18:K-8 No School; TK & HD closed; FD & ESC open; Teacher Conf.
SCHOOL NEWS
Fall Olympics Change
Please note due to a scheduling conflict, the annual K-8 Fall Olympics date is being moved from this Friday to next Friday, October 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM
MAP Testing
K-8 will be MAP testing the weeks of September 30th and October 7th. If possible, please try to plan any appointments around this schedule.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
School Milk – 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
TONIGHT!!!
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!
TONIGHT!!!
K-8 Curriculum Night –Tues, 9/24 6:30pm-7:45pm (after PTH Mtg) – starts in the Sanctuary after the first General PTH Meeting
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 teachers 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.
TONIGHT!!!
Needing an easy dinner tonight for the family? DINE OUT for HOPE! You may order online, Take Out or Dine in at Pegasus Pizza tonight between 4pm-10pm. It is just around the corner from school. Please mention “Hope” when placing your order. Proceeds benefit the 2025 7th/8th grade East Coast Trip!
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 order form 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.
Fall Olympics: Fri, 10/4; 1:00pm; Gym – New Date!
Fall Olympics are coming up Friday, October 4th at 1:00 PM. Students should arrive at school dressed in their team color. If they are not sure which color is their color, you may check with your child’s teacher or the school office. For this spirited day, students may wear light face paint and/or washable hair spray if they choose (no full-face paint). Extra accessories in the team color are not necessary but are encouraged, such as colored necklaces, hairbands, bandanas, etc.
Students are mixed up into different teams with K-8 students together. Fall Olympic events include a 3 legged race, a slow bicycle race, a paper airplane toss, and many other events. One student per team has volunteered to participate in the slow bicycle race, so that person should come to school with a bike and helmet, which they can lock outside on the bike rack or inside the school lobby.
Family members are invited to cheer on our students from the gym bleachers. Fall Olympics will be held at the north campus gymnasium at 4100 SW Genesee St.
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
Friday After-school Music Ensemble
Days and Times: Fridays, 3:00-4:15 PM, beginning in October
Location: Music room, Hope main campus
Who can Join? Middle school students who have played a band or orchestra instrument for one or more years; school staff and parents may also participate–ask for more information about this!
What instruments may join? flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone/euphonium, tuba, percussion (specifically snare drum and/or bells,) violin, viola, cello, string bass or electric bass (Please bring your own instrument.)
What music will we be playing? We will select music that meets the interests and skill levels of the group. This could include fun movie themes, marches, cool classics, holiday music, and more!
Questions? Email Mrs. Brown at jbrown@hopeseattle.org .
Robotics: Wednesdays 3:00-5:00 pm – begins 10/2
5th through 8th grade students are invited to join the Robotics Club, meeting on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Led by Hope parent, Sean Gill, students will learn to build and code robotics, with a focus on developing a robot to compete at LEST in February.For more info, please email Mr. Gill at seanpgill@gmail.com
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 – Thursdays 3:00-4:00pm
Join Chess Wizards, beginning thisThursday, from 3-4:00pm in the club room at the Main campus. There will be 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 – Begins tonight!
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 meets this Thursday, September 26 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: October 9, November 20 & December 4. 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– This Sunday, September 29, at 8:30 or 10:30 am, 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.
