WOH, Tuesday March 11, 2025
Main campus direct phone line: 206-935-8500
North campus direct phone line: 206-590-2545
Opening Lines by Mary Norton, 3rd Grade Teacher
“On a dark and stormy night.” Charles M. Schulz
“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.” JRR Tolkien
“Call me Ishmael” Herman Melville
“It was night again. The Waystone Inn lay in silence, and it was a silence of three parts.” Patrick Rothfuss
Sometimes I am struck by an opening line and sometimes that first line becomes famous. And some are not so famous. I know authors that work weeks and even months to get that first line just right knowing that the success of a story depends on grabbing the reader’s interest. As the story develops and characters come to life, the reader is hooked.
Third graders are ripe for becoming imaginative readers. As one third grader said last week, “it’s like a movie in my mind”. So how do we as parents and teachers turn on the movie in the mind? I love to talk about the books I am reading. I let my students’ know my frustrations with characters and even the authors that kill main characters or plots that never move. We read books aloud in class with expression and emotion. I have been known to shed a tear at the happy and sad parts of the story. At our school, we are blessed to have teachers with collections of books and reading materials to inspire and motivate students to read. There are picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, magazines and digital devices to read.
As parents and teachers we can set the example to be a lifelong reader. One of my best memories is of my mother sitting under a glowing lamp on the chair in the corner, reading a newspaper or her Bible. She hardly read a fiction book, but the act of reading was one of ritual and comfort. We can talk about books and stories and read, read, read, to turn on the movie in our mind.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thurs 3/11 – 3/27 – FREE Foundation Yoga Series on Thursdays (see info below)
Wed, 3/19 Middle school families drop off at main campus 8:15-8:30 AM
Th, 3/20: ParentEd Talk: 12pm – 1 p.m
Fri, 3/21: No School (all closed)
Tue, 3/25: Talent Show: 1:30pm
Tues 3/25 – 3/31- POST Aloha Auction Sale (see info below)
SCHOOL NEWS
Aloha Auction Mahalo
Aloha and Mahalo: We would like to thank you for all the support and helping us Reach Beyond the Horizon at our Aloha Auction last Saturday, March 8th! What an amazing, beautiful, fun and great night! We will announce the funds raised soon! We have been working hard to audit and ensure all items are accounted for. Preliminary Receipts were emailed after the auction. Credit cards will be charged this week along with an emailed Final Receipt. Mahalo (thank you) for your patience! -Hope PTH
A HUGE THANK YOU to our outstanding PTH parent group and parents who worked tirelessly to host one of the best auctions yet! The energy was pumping, the online bidding was intense, and bid cards were raised in support of PTH and Hope School. We have to give a big shout out to President, Melanie Fukumoto and Vice President, Lisa Averiett, for their leadership, creativity and tireless late nights spent making Saturday night so special which included special touches like hand-delivered leis from Hawaii (thank you Todd!), beautiful native flower arrangements by Hope parent, Kiera Silva and Akemi Sakaida, desserts that showcased the flavors of the Islands, and decor that made you feel you were in a tropical paradise instead of Seattle in the middle of March. There are too many volunteers to name who worked hard to support PTH and Hope, and we are truly grateful. This is Melanie’s last year as President as her son, Bryson, will graduate. It will be hard to say goodbye to such a dynamic leader, and we are grateful for her service and leadership.
Auction Lost & Found
A pair of red and pink glasses with a grey case have been turned into the office that were found at the auction/ There is also a Hope North Campaign coffee tumbler that was found and is in the office.
St. Patrick’s Spirit Dress Day – St. Patrick’s Day is on Monday, March 17. Students are invited to wear green or St. Patrick’s Day themed clothing that day. Students not participating should wear the regular school uniform.
Chapel Offerings – For the months of March and April, offerings will go to World Vision to purchase farm animals. Nearly 1 in 10 people in the developing world don’t have enough to eat. We can support these families by purchasing livestock that will be given to rural farmers in developing countries to use to feed themselves and to build a business as a way to pull themselves out of the cycle of poverty. With the goal of $535, Hope will be able to purchase a total of 16 farm animals to be donated to a family farm. Any additional offerings will be used to purchase additional animals.
Admissions
Hope is excited to announce that we are partnering with ParentPulse, a company that specializes in collecting feedback for schools, all in an effort to make this an even better place for your child and your family. You can learn more by watching a 60-second video.
SCHOOL EVENTS
Summer Camp 2025
Summer Camp 2025 is open from June 23 through July 25, 2025. Families can sign up for multiple camps by the week, fill out forms and pay camp fees beginning Monday, 2/3. 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.
June 23 – 27 Art and VBS Week
June 30 – July 3 Sport Week
July 7 – 11 Animal Week
July 14 – 18 Science Week
July 21 – 25 Drama Week
Link is now live FEb 3 at: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/HopeLutheranSchool?season=3602732
Rainbow Parrot Art
Final After School Art Class Sessions: Sign up here. Filling up fast! April-JuneSummer Art Camps: Lacey Reuter is offering two Art Camps this July at Hope.
Secure your child’s spot today – Register ASAP!
PARENTS & TEACHERS OF HOPE (PTH)
*FREE* Foundation Yoga Series– Thursdays, March 6th – March 27th- (FREE* for teachers and parents at HOPE School)
Please join Instructor: Hope parent Monica Schaefer from 4:15pm to 5:15pm in the Commons (doors open at 4:05pm) as she teaches Foundation Yoga. Suitable for all experience levels, this hatha style class will bring movement and warmth to your body while exploring foundational poses and flows. Join us to connect with your breath, body and community. This 4-class drop-in series will run for the month of March. Please bring your own mat and any props that will aid in your practice. Blocks and a blanket is recommended. Questions? Contact Monica mclffrd@gmail.com
Tues. March 25th – March 31st: POST Aloha Auction Sale
Be on the lookout for more details in the upcoming 3/18 WOH (Words of Hope) email. Couldn’t attend the auction but still looking for a way to help support our amazing school? Items and/or gift cards from the auction will be posted for purchase, Fund-A-Need donations can still be made (for new flooring in 7 classrooms in the main campus), and Free Dress Passes will also be for sale. Any questions please email pth@hopeaeattle.org
ParentEd Talks:
Harmony at Home: Successfully Navigating Parent-Child Differences
With Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, pediatric psychologist and parent coach
March 20, 2025, noon–1 p.m. PT
Register here for the talk using promo code HOPELUTSCH to attend for free (a $10 value). You’ll also gain access to the event recording so you can watch it anytime, anywhere.
PTH 2024-2025 Volunteer Sign up List and Event Calendar
Your PTH has been busy planning events and need your help! Many hands make light work! Let’s work together to create and help make this year a fun one! Start planning your volunteer/ PIP hours early. Please use the link and review the upcoming events you would like to help with. Your PTH will contact you with more details. Thank you!
PTH 2024-2025 Volunteer Sign up List and Event Calendar
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (PIP hours apply!)
Please see volunteer opportunities under PTH events also.
CHURCH NEWS
Pray Seattle! 40 Days of Prayer for Seattle!
The Season of Lent
Join us at 6:00 pm for Soup Supper in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday evenings at 6 pm.
Beginning on Wednesday, March 12, everyone is invited to CONNECT!
6:00-7:00 pm- Soup Supper
7:00-8:00 pm- Bible Study/ Activities for all ages
Fellowship Hall- Preschool- 2nd Grade
Gym/North Campus- 3rd -5th Grade
Youth Room/Gym- Middle School & High School
Common- Adult Bible Study taught by Pastor Peter
For the forty days of Lent, we are joining with other churches throughout the Seattle area for 40 Days of Prayer for our city. Each week there is a different prayer focus as well as a different church hosting a prayer room. You can see all of the details at https://prayseattle.org You can also pick up a Prayer Guidebook in the Commons.
Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:30am for Traditional Worship and 10:30 for Contemporary Worship with Children’s Church and a staffed nursery. For more information about Hope Church Click here
Bible Study for Moms: Thursdays, 8:30-10:00 am in the Commons. Everyone is welcome. Stop by for coffee from 8:30-9:00. Contact Amy Kopecky at akopecky@hopeseattle.org.
COMMUNITY
Registration for O’Dea High School athletic youth summer camps is now open! Please click here for more information, and to register. Please contact our Athletic Director, Monte Kohler, with any questions.
Youth Basketball Camp (Boys Grades 5-8) – June 16th-18th @ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Youth Basketball & Football Combo Camp (Boys Grades 5-8) – June 23rd-26th @ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Youth Football Camp (Boys Grades 5-9) – June 24th-26th @ 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Middle School Elite Basketball Camp (Boys Grades 7-9) – June 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 and 23rd @ 5:30 – 8:00 PM
