by Jennifer Flynn, 3rd and 4th grade teacher Hi there! My name is Jennifer Flynn, and I am so excited to be part of the Hope School staff this year as the 3rd/4th grade teacher. I am a native Washingtonian and earned my undergraduate degree in Business from the University of Washington. I also hold […]
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Partnering With Parents and Teachers
by Kristen Okabayashi, Hope Principal At Hope, we believe education is a partnership between school and family. Parent-teacher conferences are an important opportunity to strengthen that partnership as we work together to help each child grow and thrive. You may sign up forK-8 conferences here; preschool and TK conferences will be held in January. We […]
Looking Ahead: A Vision For Hope
Over the past year, I’ve been enrolled in the Principal 360 leadership program, administered through the Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation. P360 provides veteran principals with additional training in leadership, business management, and emotional intelligence, culminating in a strategic plan for school improvement. As I write this, I’m preparing to fly to Chicago for our final […]
Curriculum Night Sept. 22nd
What will your child learn this year? How will they be challenged, supported, and encouraged to grow? Curriculum Night is your opportunity to find out! This year all Hope families are invited from preschool through Grade 8. At Hope, we are committed to providing a strong, student-centered academic program that develops each child’s God-given gifts. […]
Rooted In Christ
by Jennifer Neafcy, 2nd grade teacher This year, Hope’s theme, along with many Lutheran schools across the country, is “Rooted in Christ,” based on Colossians 2:6–7. Throughout the year, in our classrooms and chapel, our students and staff will explore what it means to be rooted in Christ and how He is at work in […]
Welcome Back To School!
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. — Colossians 2:6–7 Welcome back, Hope families! A new school year is always filled with excitement—new teachers, new classmates, new routines, and […]
Dirty Hands, Growing Minds
by Sally Heit, Marketing & Development Director I’m small and wriggly, hiding under the ground.I eat dead plants and dirt all year round.I leave behind castings to make your plants thrive,And tunnel through soil to keep gardens alive.What am I? Answer: (find it at the end of the article) Every week in Hope Garden Club […]
Growing Hearts in Transitional Kindergarten
by Samra Tino, TK Teacher In our Transitional Kindergarten classroom, each day begins with a meaningful reminder of who we are. During morning meetings, students joyfully declare: “I am loved, I am chosen, I am created in His image, and I am His masterpiece.” These affirmations help build a strong identity in Christ. We also […]
WOH, Tuesday May 6, 2025
The Gift of Time by Samra Tino, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1 This beautiful verse reminds us that every child grows in their own time. In Transitional Kindergarten (TK), we honor that truth by giving children a precious gift: […]
WOH Tuesday, April 22, 2025
A Transition to HopeBy Kristen Warfield Early childhood education has always been in my heart. As my family has become more integrated into the Hope community, I was moved to make a career change that I had been considering for a long time — moving from corporate marketing to teaching. This year I have realized […]
We invite families to join us for our first Open House of the season on Sunday, November 8, from 2-4 p.m. at our main campus. This Open House will specifically highlight our Preschool through Grade 4 programs.