Power of One Assembly by Kristen Okabayashi
Monday, K-8 students were part of assemblies broken up by age level regarding raising awareness of being mean and bullying. Performed by Soren Bennick Productions, two actors led us through the process of identifying what bullying is (and is not), types of bullying, and role plays of bullying situations. The actors also led the students through how to handle situations as the person who is being mean, the person who is the target, and the bystanders. I personally was really touched by the actors themselves, who took the time to answer questions and clearly had a heart for promoting this information! If you have any questions please let us know, and feel free to find more information on their website as well. http://www.sorenbennick.com/power_of_one.html
Here is a recap of the assembly:
The Introduction – actors dialogue with the audience to work out a definition of bullying which includes 1) hurtful, 2) purposeful, and 3) repeated behaviors by one person towards another where the intent is to cause harm and isolation. The actors then acted out skits to include different scenarios including physical bullying, exclusion bullying, and for the older students, cyber bullying. There is then a bystander scenario where the five students become involved and first the bystanders are not helpful, but then the scene is reworked to include bystanders who stand up for the target. To end the performance, the actors bring out the Power of One pledge poster board that has the Power of One Anti-Bullying Oath printed on it. The poster is then presented to the school and together, the actors and the audience take the oath. I thought it was very meaningful for our students!
LEST Update
Please check the website under “events” for updated LEST schedules and maps. Knowledge Bowl times and the drama performance time were added late last week. The only competition we are still waiting on is music. Go Eagles!
Calendar of Events – Click Here
Wed. 1/31: 8:40 AM Chapel led by Mrs. Mueller
Fri. 2/2: Free Dress Day
Wed. 2/7: 8:40 AM Chapel led by Mr. Kopecky / 6:00 PM PTH Meeting
Thurs. & Fri. 2/8 & 2/9: LEST Spirit Days
Fri. 2/9: 2nd Half Hot Lunch Orders Due
Mon. – Wed. 2/12 – 2/14: LEST Spirit Days Continue
Order your Hope Sweatshirt Eagle Blanket – Deadline Today 1/30
Snuggle up with this super soft grey sweatshirt blanket (29 oz.) during these cold rainy days. Take your blanket on the bus to away games, show your school spirit at LEST, or simply wrap up with it on the couch. Great for gifts! Available to all school families. Blanket size is: Approx 48″ x 58″ soft sweatshirt material and cost: $32.00.
Click here – http://cts.vresp.com/c/?HopeLutheranSchool/93f0bfa204/TEST/67755c8e8bto download and print the order form.
PTH General Meeting – February 7 @ 6:00 PM
Come join your PTH Board and learn of the exciting things planned for the 2nd trimester and beyond, upcoming PIP opportunities, and more! The meeting will begin promptly at 6:00 pm in the Church Commons followed by dessert (please bring your favorite dessert to share) & social time after our meeting. For those with younger children, childcare will be available from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Street side parking may be available as well as in the lot just southwest of the school on 42nd Ave. SW and Oregon.
PTH PIP Opportunities – visit signupgenius.com and search by pth@hopeseattle.org
We have the following opportunities: Hopecoming Auction Planning help- still lots to do, Midwinter Dance, Co-Lead a Parents Night Out/Movie Night. Also, your PTH Board is anticipating vacancies for the following positions for the 2018/2019 school year: President, Member-at-Large.
Registration for Fall 2018
A friendly reminder that our registration for the fall of 2018 is now open to the community. If you have not re-enrolled yet, please do so as soon as possible. Student ID’s and Access keys for each student were included on your materials sent home on Jan. 16. Please call the office if you did not receive it or have misplaced it. To enroll visit: https://hope-lutheran-school.k12online.us/schoolportal
Before & After School Clubs – Click Here
New Coding with Kids class starts this Thursday! Register here: www.codingwithkids.com/session/4983
Auction News & Opportunities – Click Here – Next Meeting Feb. 12 @ 6:00 PM
Buy-In Parties – You can keep the party going and make new Hope friends by coordinating or hosting a buy-in party! A fun and social event for a set number of people varying in price and type of event. Contact Sam Lunsford about your idea – lunsforddefonzo@gmail.com.
Auction questions? Contact Heather Paar (heatherpaar@yahoo.com or 206-300-5233).
LEST Spirit Days February 8 – 14
All students in preschool through 8th grade are invited to join us in spirit days as we gear up for LEST!
Thursday, Feb.8th: Age Swap (dress like a different age than you really are-baby, old person, teenager, etc.)
Friday, Feb 9th: Wacky Tacky Day
Monday, Feb. 12th: Pajama Day
Tuesday, Feb. 13th: Backwards Day (wear your clothes backwards)
Wednesday, Feb. 14th: Blue & Gold School Spirit Day (Noon Dismissal)
Reminder that regular school uniform is worn if you do not participate in spirit days.
WA D.C. Teriyaki & Pizza Hot Lunch Program – 2nd Half of School Year Orders
You can now renew or sign up for the 2nd half of the school year for either pizza or burrito or both for your child to enjoy on Monday’s and Friday’s. Order forms can be found on our website under “Parents” link here. Order forms are due Friday, February 9th and please note we are unable to process late orders. Burritos for the 2nd half will start Monday, February 12th and pizza begins on Friday, February 23rd. Contact Sally Heit at 206-935-8500 or sheit@hopeseattle.org with questions.
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