Natalie by Kristen Okabayashi The circumstances around the unexpected loss of our former student Natalie were tragic, and it will take many of us a long time to process through our grief and sadness. As I write this, we are preparing for her celebration of life service, and in that spirit I would like to… Read more »
Never Underestimate a Preschooler! By Christina Figgins, Preschool Teacher and Director My job as a preschool teacher is to set the stage for play-based learning. I move furniture, rotate toys, and create centers that are based on literacy, science, math, and dramatic play. My intention is to invite the students to play and explore…. Read more »
Dear Hope Family, We regret that we are writing with heavy hearts to inform you that former student Natalie Gulizia passed away on Tuesday night. Natalie graduated from Hope in 2016 and was attending Kennedy Catholic High School. She was a bright, talented, and extremely well-loved young lady. Her brother Nicky attended Hope through… Read more »
Christmas Blessings by Kristen Okabayashi As I write this newsletter, our school and church have finished up our four Christmas programs for the season. I know most of you have joined us for at least one, if not more, of the programs. These events are a highlight of the year for me every… Read more »
On a Scale of 1 to 10….. By Kristen Okabayashi In the education field, teachers have a variety of assessments that they use to measure students. These assessments help us understand if we as teachers are teaching what we think we are teaching, and if students are learning what we think they are learning…. Read more »
Inclement Weather Message While our weather this fall has been relatively mild, we want to remind families of our inclement weather and emergency procedures. If we make a decision to dismiss students early from school due to an urgent matter such as a power outage or other inclement or emergency weather event, we… Read more »
Advent Season by Kristen Okabayashi Advent is a time of waiting, a time of preparation for the coming of Jesus with His birth. It is a time for preparing our hearts with faith and welcoming Jesus’ arrival with love, peace and happiness. As we prepare for Christmas, please join us in the many Advent events… Read more »
Please note that our Extended School Care and Sand Dollar Club will be closed during Christmas/New Year’s break starting Thursday, December 20 through Tuesday, January 2, 2019. Both programs will resume on Wednesday, January 3, 2019.
Hope Giving Tuesday – #GiveHOPE How can you measure the value of an education at Hope Lutheran School? As teachers at Hope, we work hard to provide our students with curriculum and teaching that guides them to reach their potential with a firm foundation in Christ. We want our students to discover their passions… Read more »
For our family, Thanksgiving is only slightly below Christmas in terms of favorite holidays. From the annual touch football game with friends in the morning, to the delicious smells of turkey and pumpkin pie cooking throughout the day, to evening board games with family and friends, Thanksgiving showcases our family’s interests: sports, food, and games… Read more »
