Welcome to the 8th Grade Homeroom newsletter!
In each newsletter this year, I am going to ask you to pray a specific prayer for your child. Our class prays everyday for others, including you parents, so I would like to invite you to pray for specific parts of your child’s school year.
The prayer for this week is: Ask God to help your child to be kind.
We are working on building positive relationships, so this prayer is a big one for us. One of our key Bible verses is Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Its words remind us that we are all sinners who need forgiveness and grace.
Our school theme is “Connected” with our verse of “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.“–John 15:1-5.
Chapel offerings will go to Lead a Child for 1st quarter.
Rocket League Esports Tournament – Friday, August 25 from 4:45pm – 6:15 pm. Registration will be in the Family Life Center commons area. Gaming equipment will be provided. For questions: email Mrs. Stava
Hope’s 5/6 Volleyball Tournament will be on Saturday, August 26. It is a fundraiser for the Washington, DC trip, and we will need lots of student and parent help that day.
Bake Sale – The 8th grade class is hosting a Bake Sale during the Volleyball Tournament this weekend. There are still a few slots open if you haven’t signed up to bring treats. Items should be sent to school on Friday. Contact Mrs. Bahr if you have any questions.
MAP Testing schedule – make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats a filling breakfast
- Wed. Sept. 6 – Reading
- Fri. Sept 8 – Math
- Mon. Sept. 11 – Science
- Wed. Sept. 13 – Language
Hope Lutheran School is turning 40 years old this year! Come join us for our Anniversary Bash on Saturday, September 9. The school choirs and the Advanced Band will perform. Watch for more information to be sent home in Thursday envelopes.
Our first field trip is coming soon. The 7th and 8th graders will be going to Garnett, KS to tour an Ethanol plant and the Anderson County Historical Museum and Harrison House on Tuesday, September 19. We have received a grant to pay for a bus, but we are still finalizing details. A permission form for this trip is in your child’s Thursday envelope. Please have permission slips returned by Tuesday, September 5.
Our second field trip will be on Tuesday, September 26 to Timber Ridge Outdoor Education. We will need parent drivers for this trip! A permission form and health waiver is in your child’s Thursday envelope. Both forms must completed and returned by Tuesday, September 5. Be advised that the health waiver needs to be completed on BOTH sides. If you are planning to drive students and join us for the day at Timber Ridge, you will also need to complete a health waiver.
If you are planning to drive for any field trips this year, please make sure you have a current driver’s license, auto insurance card, and background check on file with the school office.
Memory
August 30th
- Memory test on John 3:16-18
September 6th
- Memory test on Psalm 121:1-4
- Test on Luther Movie
September 13th
- Memory test on Psalm 121:5-8
September 20th
- Memory test on Psalm 121
September 27
- Memory test on John 1:1-5
Reminders:
- The drop off procedure will be the same as last year. 8th Grade students will need to enter through the FLC doors only. Students who are dropped off before 8:10 will need to go to Before Care in Concord Hall. Classrooms will be open to students beginning at 8:10 am. Doors will close and students will be counted tardy at 8:30 am.
- Dismissal times for our class is at 3:40 during full days of school and 12:00 on half days. Students will not be released early unless prearranged with the teacher or office.
This Week’s Events:
- Thursday, August 24 – A Band practice begins from 3:45-4:30
- Saturday, August 26 – 5/6 Volleyball Tournament at Hope
Important Dates:
- Monday, September 4- No School
- Wednesday, September 6 – MAP Test for Reading
- Thursday, September 7 – Pep Rally at 2:10 pm
- Friday, September 8 – MAP Test for Math
- Saturday, September 9 – 40th Anniversary Bash
- Sunday, September 10 – “Sack for Tips” fundraiser at HyVee 11 am-5 pm
- Monday, September 11 – MAP Test for Science
- Wednesday, September 13 – MAP Test for Language
- Tuesday, September 19 – Garnett Ethanol Plant & Anderson County Historical Museum Field Trip
