Lessons in Technology

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]