First Impressions by Kelsey Clark, Hope PE and history teacher As I began writing this newsletter, I started by brainstorming all the attributes that come to mind when I think of Hope Lutheran’s students, families, and faculty. The word I kept coming back to is community. I have been very blessed to become part of […]
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WOH For Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017
First Impressions by Kelsey Clark, Hope PE and history teacher As I began writing this newsletter, I started by brainstorming all the attributes that come to mind when I think of Hope Lutheran’s students, families, and faculty. The word I kept coming back to is community. I have been very blessed to become part […]
WOH for Tuesday, February 14th
Words of Hope for Tuesday, February 14, 2017 LEST Craziness! By Kristen Okabayashi Many of the families in the lower grades might be wondering about all the references to “LEST” and “Concordia Portland”. Beginning tomorrow after school, most of our families in grades 5-8 are driving down to Concordia University’s campus, as we gear […]
WOH for February 7, 2017
Words of Hope for Tuesday, February 7, 2017 A Snowy Day, by Kristen Okabayashi I hope you all enjoyed the snow yesterday; what a beautiful day it was! No one has asked yet about making up snow days, but I know those of you from public schools are used to having to make those […]
WOH For Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017
Classroom Center Time by Julie Hartley, First Grade Teacher In a recent staff email, we received notice of a potential upcoming meeting. Knowing that typical meetings include lots of sitting and listening, we were surprised and delighted when we found the agenda to include the following activities: #1- Wine and Coffee tasting Station #2-Positive Affirmation […]
Words of Hope for Jan. 24, 2017
Jumping for Gym Joy! By Kristen Okabayashi Last week, we shared in re-enrollment information that we have formed a partnership with West Seattle Christian to use their gym for PE next year, which is wonderful. We have longed for regular gym use for years, and we really appreciate these great neighbors for being open to […]
Words of Hope for Jan. 17, 2017
Why Enroll at Hope? By Kristen Okabayashi Today we send home re-enrollment information for the coming year. As our administrative team works together on that process, it always makes me think about the priorities at our school. With many good schools in the West Seattle area, why should you enroll at Hope? In […]
Words of Hope for Jan. 10, 2017
Cranes, Goats and Chickens by Sara Kunkel, Middle School Teacher Our middle school students at Hope are full of love and want to make a difference in the world. It inspires me every day. During Faith class, we offer several opportunities for students to share their love through various service projects. Cranes Earlier in […]
WOH For Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017
Admissions News by Sally Heit, Hope Admissions Director Welcome to the year 2017! I hope that you enjoyed your time over break with family and friends, and relished a later start to the mornings. That was one of my favorite parts. Now that the kids are older they sleep in (praise God!), so I get […]
WOH For Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016
Picture Design by Maddie G., Grade 8 Christmas Spirit by Kristen Okabayashi Last night, I felt very blessed to attend a concert here at Hope performed by Michael and Lisa Gungor, of the Grammy nominated band “Gungor”. Hope’s contemporary music director (and Hope School parent) Amy Kopecky contacted Gungor upon hearing that they […]