Dear Parents,
We are almost to Thanksgiving Break! Please read all of the upcoming events listed in this newsletter. There are many things happening at Hope during November and December! Please note that this newsletter will cover the following two weeks. This includes two weeks of memory and spelling assignments.
Week at a Glance
This week we memorized Psalm 46:1 which tells us that God is our source of strength. In religion we are learning about prophets and the people of Israel going into exile. We are practicing the letter “i” in handwriting this week. Our language lessons are about distinguishing syllables in words with double consonants. Our math lessons this week are about related addition and subtraction facts and fact families. We are working on sequence words and short “u” words during reading. In social studies we are studying tall tales and fables and identifying differences between the two genres. We are continuing our science unit on living and nonliving things by categorizing animals. This week’s spelling theme is words with “th” and “sh” sounds. We are preparing for our Christmas program during choir time.
Schedule
November 21 – Skate City Spirit Night 6-8pm
November 16 – Mid-Terms
November 22-24 – Thanksgiving Break No School
November 30 – Picture Retakes
December 1 – All Pro Dad’s 7:30am
Dec. 1-3 – Milt Brueggemann Hope Classic Basketball Tournament
December 5 – Chipotle Fundraiser 8th Grade DC Trip 4-8pm
December 12 – Concert at Crown Center
December 13 – Preschool & Kinder Christmas Program 10:30 am
December 14 – Christmas Program 1st – 4th grade 6:30 pm
December 19 – Christmas Program 5th – 8th grade 6:30 pm
December 20 – Sing-Along, Christmas Parties, 12 pm Dismissal
Skate City Spirit Night
Hope is having a Spirit Night at Skate City on November 21st from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Please join us for this fun event!
Thanksgiving Break
There will be no school November 22nd-24th in celebration of Thanksgiving Day. We hope you enjoy a safe and healthy break with your family! We will have a full day of school on November 21st. There will be no aftercare available on November 21st. Please plan accordingly and plan to pick up your child at the scheduled dismissal time. School will resume Monday, November 20th.
Picture Retakes
School picture retakes will happen on November 30th. Please be aware of this event if your student missed the October picture day.
Crown Plaza Concert
Hope’s school choirs have been invited to sing at the Crown Plaza on December 12th at 5:45 pm. We will meet in the Hallmark store in the upstairs of the Crown Plaza at 5:15 pm. First grade students should wear their Christmas best outfit to this event. We look forward to sharing Jesus with our community!
Christmas Families/Toys for Tots
Hope is collecting food donations for Christmas Families throughout the month of November. Please send any donations with your child and we will collect the food items in the classroom. Thank you for your generosity in supporting our community.
Hope is also accepting contributions for Toys for Tots. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve will collect new, unwrapped toys and donate them to less fortunate children in the Metro area. The collection box for Toys for Tots is located in the church and school entryway. Collection will be until December 12th.
Spirit Week
Hope will be having a spirit week November 27th-December 1st in preparation for the Milt Brueggemann Hope Classic Basketball Tournament.
Monday 11/27 – PJ Day: Wear your favorite PJs and bring your stuffed animal to school. Students should not wear yoga pants or slippers.
Tuesday 11/28 – Sports Jersey Day with uniform bottoms: Cheer on your favorite team. NLF, NBA, HOPE, NHL, etc. Wear your favorite Team Jersey with uniform bottoms.
Wednesday 11/29 – Western Wednesday: Dress up in your favorite western outfit: jeans, plaid shirts, and cowboy hats.
Thursday 11/30 – Extreme Spirit Red and Gold Day: Wear your Hope t-shirt or anything red and gold to show your Hope pride and spirit! Don’t forget the smiles! Pep Rally at 2:10 p.m.
Friday 12/1 – Comfy Cozy Day: Wear your favorite sweatpants and hoodies. Let’s enjoy a comfy day.
Christmas Parties
Class Christmas Parties will take place on December 20th before Christmas break.
Holiday Shop
The 7th and 8th graders will be hosting a Holiday Shop on December 14th and 15th. This is an opportunity for students to do some Christmas shopping for their families. More information will follow soon!
Memory November 16th
When I am afraid, I will trust in You. Psalm 56:3
Memory November 29th
We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
Spelling November 16th
thin
thick
crash
goes
make
all
She goes to school every day.
Spelling November 29th
came
same
name
four
your
We have the same book.
Miss Hannah Christian
