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 them walk in integrity this year.
Middle School is a tough time for children as they are trying to figure out how they fit in with their friends. It is easy to just go along with the crowd, even when they know it is the wrong decision. Having integrity means that you stand up for what you know is right and help others to do the right thing also. “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.” Proverbs 10:9.
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. Please encourage your child to bring offering each week. It is a good way for them to remember the blessings they have and to share those blessings with others. “Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.” Proverbs 14:31.
Eligibility – We will be checking eligibility weekly starting on Tuesday, September 12. Students must maintain a 75% or higher in all classes in order to be able to participate in sports and extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities include all athletic, Spring Play, and non-athletic school sponsored clubs. Band, Chess Club, and Lego Club are excluded from eligibility requirements. Please refer to the Middle School Policy Guide for more details about eligibility.
Student Council – Students who are interested in running for Student Council may make a maximum of 3 campaign posters to be put up around the school. Posters are due to Mrs. Jankowski by Friday, September 8 for approval. Your child’s campaign speech is due to Mrs. Jankowski by Tuesday, September 12 for approval. Parents are invited to come hear the campaign speeches on Wednesday, September 13 at 2:30 pm in the church sanctuary.
MAP Testing schedule – make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats a filling breakfast. Please make sure your child’s Chromebook is fully charged.
- Fri. Sept 8 – Math
- Mon. Sept. 11 – Science
- Wed. Sept. 13 – Language
Pep Rally – Parents are invited to join us on Thursday, September 7 at 2:30 pm in FLC gym to get fired up about the fall sports teams. We will be recognizing the soccer and volleyball teams and the band will be playing.
Band & Choirs – Hope Lutheran School is celebrating 40 years of ministry on Saturday, September 9 from 4-7 pm. The school choirs and band will perform at the celebration. Kindergarten-2nd grade students should meet their teachers at the picnic tables at 4:45 pm. 3rd-8th grade students should meet their teachers in the FLC commons at 4:45 pm. The choirs will sing at 5:00 pm, and the band will perform after the choirs. Students will be dismissed from the picnic tables to parents after they perform. Students should wear Hope shirts and appropriate shorts. If your student is unable to attend, please contact Mrs. Schkade or Mrs. Eckhoff.
Bash Concessions – 8th grade will be selling concessions, popcorn, and cotton candy on Saturday, September 9 as a fundraiser for the DC trip. We need help from both students and adults. Please start by signing up for a maximum of 4 slots per family by the end of this week. Contact Mrs. Theiss for questions. Here is the link for the sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4CA4AC2EA20-40th
Fall Conferences – We will have our fall Parent Conferences on Thursday, September 21 and Friday, September 22. Parents will meet with the middle school team together in 25 minute time slots. You will receive your child’s mid-term progress report at the conference. It is important that we meet with parents of all full-time students. Homeschool parents, please contact me to set up at time to meet on a different day. Use this link to select a time that works for you: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CACAD22A2FCC70-middle4
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, so we do not need parent drivers. Students need to wear regular school uniforms and bring a sack lunch and water bottle.
Our second field trip will be on Tuesday, September 26 to Timber Ridge Outdoor Education. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to drive. Students need to wear their PE uniforms and bring a sack lunch and water bottle.
Memory
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 best way to reach me is through email. I teach Band after school most days, so I will do my best to respond to you as soon as I can.
- 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, September 7 – Pep Rally at 2:00 pm
- Thursday, September 7 – Lego Club starts at 3:30 pm
- Friday, September 8 – MAP Test for Math
- Friday, September 8 – Volleyball against Christ & Trinity
- Saturday, September 9 – Soccer against Trinity
- Saturday, September 9 – 40th Anniversary Bash – band plays & DC Trip concessions
- Sunday, September 10 – “Sack for Tips” fundraiser at HyVee 11 am-5 pm
- Monday, September 11 – Chess Club starts at 7:45 am
- Monday, September 11 – MAP Test for Science
- Monday, September 11 – No Study Hall due to faculty meeting
- Monday, September 11 – Math Club starts at 3:45 pm
- Monday, September 11 – Boosters Meeting at 6 pm in Concord Hall
- Monday, September 11 – PTL Meeting at 7 pm in Concord Hall
- Wednesday, September 13 – MAP Test for Language
- Wednesday, September 13 – StuCo Speeches & Voting
Important Dates:
- Friday, September 15 – Volleyball against Bethany & St. Paul
- Saturday, September 16 – Soccer against Calvary
- Tuesday, September 19 – Garnett Ethanol Plant & Anderson County Historical Museum Field Trip
- Wednesday, September 20 – 8th Grade leads Chapel
- Thursday, September 21 – Half Day of school, dismissal at Noon, no lunch served
- September 21-22 – Parent Conferences
- Friday, September 22 – No School
- Friday, September 22 – Volleyball against MLA & Calvary
- Saturday, September 23 – Soccer against Timothy
