Some of our best conversations as teachers happen in the hallway. A parent asked me recently what types of things we do in our Technology classes. After describing specific activities (visual programming with Scratch and Hour of Code, writing with Microsoft Word, Internet-based research, etc.), I found myself drawn more to describing the “how” rather […]
General News
WOH January 19, 2016
Words of Hope for Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Resiliency Part 2, by Kristen Okabayashi One or two months ago, you may remember that I wrote about “resiliency” and how I feel like God has really placed that word on my heart, both as a principal and as a parent, as we try to build up […]
Hope Students Bless Widows In Ghana
“Hope Students Bless Widows in Ghana” by Sara Kunkel, 8th grade teacher at Hope Lutheran School As part of a Christmas Giving Project, I challenged my middle school Faith classes at Hope (6th – 8th grade) to bring in their own money to buy Goats for Widows in Ghana, West Africa. I have a friend there named […]
WOH for Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015
Love One Another by Kristen Okabayashi, Hope Principal This past weekend both Hope and Seattle Lutheran High School kicked off their basketball seasons, which makes for a fun time of year! However, at one of the high school games on Saturday, we had a strange incident happen. I was sitting with a group of other […]
Hope Apparel
You should have received ordering information on new Hope Apparel in Tuesdays yellow envelope (December 1st). Check out the many different options we have to show your school spirit! These items will be available to purchase until December 7th at 3 p.m. Due to tight production times and our desire to deliver items in time […]
Christmas Giving Supports Hope Lutheran Church and School
Perhaps some of you were out late Thanksgiving evening or early Friday morning taking advantage of the Black Friday deals offered by many retailers. Not your cup of tea? Don’t despair. There are still great ways to appreciate those on your list and in the community without having to fight the crowds and early morning hours. […]
A New Bus for Hope School
Move over yellow bus; there’s a new bus in town ready to shuttle students to field trips, athletic events and community service activities. At the beginning of November, Principal Kristen Okabayashi was handed the keys to a 2014 Ford Starcraft bus which she excitedly drove to its new home at Hope School. “It was truly […]
School Pictures Reminder
School Pictures Reminder Remember that picture day is tomorrow, October 13! Students may choose to wear “Classy Dress” tomorrow or their school uniforms as usual. Classy dress refers to clothing students might wear to church or a nicer event. Also remember that you can order pictures ahead of time online and not have to worry […]
PTH Meeting – October 7th @ 6:30
PTH General Assembly – Wednesday, October 7 Come meet your PTH Board and learn about some of the exciting things planned for this school year, PIP opportunities, and more. The event will begin at 6:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room on the 2nd floor with a dessert & coffee time (please bring your favorite dessert […]
NED Assembly
September 18, 2015 NED Assembly The N.E.D. assembly visited our school yesterday and we heard lots of laughter from students and teachers! This educational assembly helps promote positive attitudes and encourages students and staff to do their best every day. Our students learned through storytelling, magic, humor and yo-yo tricks how to be champions […]