Dear Parents,
Week at a Glance
Our handwriting lesson this week is focused on the letter “T”. In language we are learning root words and the suffixes “-s” and “-ing”. Our religion lessons this week are about the kings of Israel. We are continuing our lessons on fact families and related addition and subtraction facts in math. In reading we are learning words beginning with “qu” and words with the consonants “v”, “y”, and “z”. Our science lessons are focused on recognizing animal groups and identifying parts of plants. We are beginning a new unit in social studies on maps and how locations affect how people live. In music class we are preparing for our upcoming Christmas performances.
Schedule
December 1 – All Pro Dad’s 7:30am
December 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
Milt Brueggemann Hope Classic
The 1st – 6th grade choir will sing during Hope’s 9:30 AM service this coming Sunday in the Family Life Center. Students are to arrive at 9:20 am. Students will sit on the stage with the choir teachers. Then they will be dismissed before the Gospel reading. Participation in this service is worth points toward your child’s choir grade. If your child cannot be there, please email Mrs. Schkade at schkade@hopelutheran.org or Miss Christian at christian@hopelutheran.org with a note of explanation so your child receives an “excused absence” in the gradebook. Advanced Band students, please look out for an email from Mrs. Eckhoff. The band is playing the prelude.
Crown Center
Hope Lutheran choirs are singing at Crown Center on Tuesday, December 12th. We ask that all students arrive at Crown Center at 5:15 pm and meet their teacher in front of the Hallmark Store, second level. The students 3rd – 6th grade and band are to wear white tops and black bottoms. 1st – 2nd grade is to wear their Christmas BEST. Hope Lutheran School is scheduled to perform at 5:45 pm. Participation in this event is worth points toward your child’s choir grade. If your child cannot be there, please email Mrs. Schkade at schkade@hopelutheran.org (3rd – 6th grade choir), Miss Christian at christian@hopelutheran.org (1st-2nd grade choir) with a note of explanation so your child receives an “excused absence” in the gradebook. Advanced Band students, please communicate with Mrs. Eckhoff. We look forward to sharing Jesus with the community and who Hope Lutheran School is.
Advent Service
The 1st-2nd grade choir is singing at the 4 pm Advent Service on Wednesday, December 13th. Students should wear their uniform. They will be dismissed after the service. Parents are invited to attend!
Christmas Families
Hope is collecting donations of gift cards for our Christmas Families until December 13th. Gift cards are needed from Price Chopper, Target, Walmart, or Aldi’s. These stores are located throughout the metro area and work best for families. Please put the amount of the gift card on the back so they can be divided evenly to the families. Thank you for all your donations!
Christmas Program
The 1st grade Christmas Program is on December 14th at 6:30 pm. All students are expected to attend. Please email me if your child is unable to attend. We are looking forward to sharing the Christmas story!
Holiday Shop
The 7th and 8th graders will be hosting a Holiday Shop for Hope’s students on December 14th and 15th. This is an opportunity for students to do some Christmas shopping for their families.
Reading Books
Students will keep their reading books at school. Students should read aloud for at least ten minutes each night. There will be a space in the binder beginning next week for you to indicate that your student completed their reading assignment.
Uniform Shoes
Students should not wear light up shoes to school. Please ensure your child wears uniform-appropriate shoes to school.
Cold Weather
Your child should bring a winter jacket to school every day. They may also bring a Hope sweatshirt for the classroom. Sweatshirts are not warm enough to wear outside for recess for cold and snowy weather. Students may also bring hats and gloves to keep warm.
Water Bottles
Please send your student with a water bottle every day. It is important for them to stay hydrated and focused on their learning.
Spelling
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lake
We bake bread by the lake.
Memory
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37
Miss Hannah Christian
