Dear Parents,
Week at a Glance
This week in religion we are learning about the fruits of the spirit from Galatians 5:22-23. In our memory verse from Ephesians 4:32 we learned how God calls us to be kind, compassionate, and forgiving to each other. In science we are continuing our study of animal habitats. We are building complete sentences from incomplete phrases in language class. In reading class we are learning about characters and character motivation. In our math measurement unit we are learning how to estimate the length of an object before measuring it. We are reviewing letters with vertical lines in handwriting this week. Our social studies lessons are on how landforms impact where we draw lines on maps.
Schedule
January 15 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day No School
January 16 – Re-Enrollment due for current family
January 17 – Spelling Bee
January 18 – Parent/ Teacher Conferences – Early Dismissal 12 pm
January 19 – Parent/Teacher Conferences No school
January 21-26 – National Lutheran Schools Week
January 25 – Open House
Water Bottles and Snacks
Please send your child to school with a water bottle and a snack in their backpack each day.
Cold Weather
Hope has outdoor recess when the temperature is 15 degrees or above. Please make sure your child has an appropriate winter jacket. You may also send your child with a hat and gloves to help them stay warm during recess.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
There will be no school on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. School will resume on Tuesday, January 16th.
Spelling Bee
Hope’s Spelling Bee will take place on January 17th. The Spelling Bee will occur in the church sanctuary at 1:20 p.m. Parents are invited to attend! Each student demonstrated their spelling skills in our class spelling bee. Two of our students will represent the first grade class in the All School Spelling Bee.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thank you to everyone who has signed up for parent-teacher conferences. Here is the link for those who have not signed up yet: Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-Up. I look forward to seeing you all at conferences!
Hope will have a half day of school on Thursday, January 18th and no school on Friday, January 19th due to parent-teacher conferences. First grade dismissal is at 11:20 am on half days.
Report Cards
You will receive your student’s report card for second quarter at your parent-teacher conference. Please remember to sign the report card envelope and return it to school.
National Lutheran Schools Week
Hope will celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week January 21st-26th. Our theme for this year is “Connected” based on John 15: 1-5. We will have a Spirit Week with dress-up days to celebrate.
The 1st/2nd grade choir will sing at the 8:00 service on Sunday, January 21st. This attendance counts towards your child’s choir grade.
Please consider donating baked goods for Sunday’s coffee hour with our supporting church: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BAEA72FA0F85-47048416-nlsw
Dress up day themes:
Monday – PJ Day – wear your favorite pjs to school. No slippers. Must have socks.
Tuesday – Who’s Who? Twin Day with a friend or a group?
Wednesday – Favorite Disney character day
Thursday – Solid Color Day – Pick a color and wear only that color
Friday – Connect 4 Colors – Red and yellow day
Please see the attached poster for additional information on National Lutheran Schools Week.
Spelling
catch
check
chin
good
no
put
Please check the box.
Memory
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are Mine.” Isaiah 43:1
Miss Hannah Christian
