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 […]
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 […]
Welcome to the Hope Art Gallery
Tonight at 7:00 PM, join us at the North Campus for the Hope School Academic Fair! If you’ve never attended an gallery opening, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience one—featuring artwork created by our students. The Academic Fair highlights student learning across different subjects. While past themes have included geography, science, literature, and history, this […]
Palm Sunday
by Mairi Seraile, Preschool Teacher & Co-Director Just prior to a Palm Sunday service here at Hope Lutheran Church 38 years ago, a pastor handed a long green branch to a little girl in the preschool program. It was floppy and fun to hold so she began to wave the branch like the other kids […]
WOH, Tuesday March 17, 2025
Teaching and Learning in a Split Grade by Elonna Visser, 2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher Second and third grades were combined this year, and it’s been exciting to witness firsthand the powerful learning and social opportunities it has created for students! In every elementary classroom, students are already working at different levels, and a split […]
Leading By Learning
by Kristen Okabayashi, Hope Principal This year I have the privilege of participating in an intensive principal training program based in Chicago called Principal 360. Over the course of the year, I will complete five courses led by educational experts through bi-weekly online classes and three in-person sessions in Chicago. The program culminates in a […]
The Best of the LEST
by Kristen Okabayashi, Hope Principal LEST stands for the Lutheran Elementary Schools Tournament, which occurred in mid February in Tacoma. This year’s tournament was truly outstanding, filled with energy, school spirit, and success. I was incredibly proud of how our students represented Hope and worked hard to share the gifts God has given them. Of all the favorite […]
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.