Working with Unique Learners by Leah Evjen-Bryan, Resource Teacher At Hope Lutheran School, we have a diverse style of learners and every student is unique. As the Resource Specialist/504 Plan Coordinator, I work with children individually and in small groups to help them blossom into the unique children God has created them to be. More […]
School Newsletter
WOH For Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Creating Community by Sally Heit, Admissions Director The word community has been on my mind these past few weeks; primarily, I’ve been thinking about how belonging to a community, whether it is in a group, city, neighborhood, church or school, gives you a feeling of being a part of something bigger than yourself. Life-long friendships […]
WOH For Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021
Preschool by Christina Figgins, Preschool Director Preschool is so fun! Sometimes I have to pinch myself because I love being a preschooler; I mean I love teaching the preschoolers. Our job is to explore the world around us through play. Here are some ways we do that: One way we learn about working through conflict […]
WOH For Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021
Parent/Teacher Conferences by Jennifer Neafcy, Assistant Principal Next week, parents of K-8 students will have an opportunity to meet with teachers during our parent/teacher conferences. Parent/teacher conferences provide a great opportunity for parents and teachers to partner together for the education of our students. Research shows that when parents and teachers actively work together, the […]
WOH For Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021
The Kindergarten Classroom by Elonna Visser, Kindergarten Teacher We are several weeks into the new school year, and the kindergarten class is definitely starting to settle into a routine! Kindergarten is a year of transition as students move from preschool or home to a more structured learning environment where they will continue to grow intellectually, […]
WOH For Tues. October 12, 2021
MAP® Growth™ Testing Information byJennifer Neafcy, Assistant Principal This week, Hope students began testing with MAP® Growth™ test from NWEA® . During the month of October and two more times throughout the year, your child will take a MAP® Growth™ test from NWEA® on a computer or tablet. We give students MAP Growth tests […]
WOH For Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021
Technology in 2021 by Roger Davenport, Technology Director Thankfully, this year has been a bit easier on all of us technologically. We have had the students back in school full time and no zoom – yay! But we have still had a new learning curve, with a new Student Information System (Gradelink) and a […]
WOH For Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021
Happy Fall! By Jennifer Neafcy, Assistant Principal My family and I spent Saturday in the warm sunshine at Alki Beach, and then enjoyed probably the last outdoor meal on our deck for the season. On Sunday, we ended the weekend watching our daughter play soccer in the pouring cold rain. As great as Saturday was, […]
WOH For Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021
Curriculum Night By Jennifer Neafcy Curriculum Night is coming up next Tuesday evening, September 21. We are happy to welcome parents back into our building for Curriculum Night to hear more about our current teaching curriculum, school policies and procedures, and other school updates. This year, we will have three different sessions based upon […]
WOH For Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021
Welcome Back by Jennifer Neafcy, Hope Assistant Principal Welcome back from your Labor Day weekend. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all our new families and students to Hope! Our first week back at school was full of energy and excitement with new and returning students and staff. I was exhausted, in […]