Dear Parents,
Week at a Glance
This week we are reviewing our lowercase cursive letters in handwriting. In religion we are learning about Jesus sending the Holy Spirit. During social studies we are finishing our projects for the Celebrate America Fair. During science we are learning how land can change. In language we are working on diagramming subjects and verbs. During reading we are reading informational text.
Schedule
- April 30 Celebrating America 250 Years Fair (History Fair) 5:30-7:00
- May 1 No School
- May 8 Talent Show 2 pm
- May 14 Fine Arts Night 5:30 pm
- May 15 Teacher In-Service, NO SCHOOL
- May 18 Field Day
- May 20 Grades 1st – 8th grade Picnic Day
- May 21 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL End of 4th Quarter (Early Dismissal 12 pm)
- May 21 Kindergarten Graduation @ 5:30 pm
- May 22 8th Grade Graduation @ 6 pm
No School – May 1st
Hope will not have school on May 1st since we did not have to use our allotted snow days this year.
Talent Show
Hope will have our annual talent show on May 8th. If your child wishes to perform, they must fill out the permission slip that went home last week. The act must be approved by their teacher and parents must sign that they may participate. Permission slips for the talent show are due April 30th.
Celebrating America 250 Years Fair (History Fair) – Please Read
This year our curriculum fair will celebrate 250 years of America. 2nd grade’s research focus is on inventors. The research portion will be done at school. Your student will need your support to complete their 3D project. Students must choose one option but may choose additional options to present their research.
Students must arrive in the classroom by 5:15 pm. Attire for 2nd grade is “dress like their inventor” for the Celebrating America Fair, please refer to the email I sent for your child’s assigned inventor. Participation and attendance are mandatory for this important school-wide academic event. It will take place on Thursday, April 30 from 5:30-7:00pm.
The 3D project options are:
- Diorama
- Figure Model
- Dress like the inventor
- Build an invention prototype
Thank you for encouraging your students in their research!
Summer Art Camp – The Lutheran High School of Kansas City
The Lutheran High School of Kansas City is hosting a summer art camp from June 8-12 that is open to students in 2nd grade. The camp will last from 12-3pm. Art camp participants will work through different techniques in areas such as sculpture, drawing, and painting. There will be a student art show at the end of the camp.
Fine Arts Night
Fine Arts Night is Hope’s end-of-the-year showcase for our arts department. Attendance is mandatory for this event and participation is part of your child’s music grade.
Each year every class collaborates on a themed art project. These projects will be available for bidding during a silent auction on Fine Arts Night. Attached is a picture of 2nd grade’s 2026 class art project “Let’s Make a Joyful Noise”.
Spelling
Compound Words
into
inside
cannot
pancake
maybe
baseball
playground
someone
myself
classroom
sunshine
outside
upon
nothing
nobody
Memory
“Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”” – John 20:29
Miss Hannah Christian
