Dear Parents,
As we approach the end of the school year, I want to thank you for the support you give your students each day. It has been a blessing to teach them and see them grow this year. I am incredibly proud of them!
Please review this newsletter as it contains important information about the end of the school year.
Week at a Glance
This week we discussed even and odd numbers in math. We are reviewing for our social studies test on American culture and history. In handwriting we learned uppercase cursive “A,” “D,” “C,” and “O”. We are continuing to review contractions in language. In reading we reviewed sound spellings for the sounds /oo/, /j/ and /s/. In religion we read about Paul’s missionary journeys. In science we learned about fossils.
Schedule
- 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
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”.
Second grade students should wear Sunday Best attire. Students should meet their teacher in the classroom no later than 5:15. Parents may then go to the FLC for the performance.
We are excited to share this program with you!
No School
Friday, May 15th is a teacher in-service day. There will be no school for students that day.
Last Week of School – Notes and Reminders
- Field Day – Students should wear a Hope t-shirt and appropriate shorts. Leggings, yoga pants, and short shorts are not school-appropriate attire.
- Last School Breakfast – May 14th
- Last School Lunch – May 19th
- Picnic Day – May 19th – On campus, all students must bring their own lunch.
- Last Day of School – We will have chapel and early dismissal. There is no aftercare provided. Blessings on your summer!
Summer Reading
All Hope students are required to read over the summer. Students should select books from the following list for going into the 3rd grade. Summer reading assignments are due the first day back from school. Many libraries have waitlists for summer reading books so do not delay. Happy reading!
Last Day for School-Provided Meals
The last day for school breakfast will be Thursday, May 14th, and the last hot lunch will be on May 19th. All students must bring a sack lunch on May 20th.
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.
Memory and Spelling
This was our last memory and spelling assignment for the year. No new words or verses will be assigned this week.
Miss Hannah Christian
