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 work hard.
Middle school is an important transition time for school. Students are starting to take more ownership of their learning, but they still need help with prioritizing. Pray that God will guide them to see what is important and give them the drive to get those things done first and well. “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Colossians 3:23.
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.
Please make sure your child is bringing his/her own Bible and Luther’s Small Catechism to school to use for Religion class.
Food Drive – Hope students will be collecting canned or boxed food items for our local food pantry during the week of October 16-20.
End of the Quarter – Friday, October 20 is the end of 1st Quarter! Keep encouraging your child to turn in homework and make corrections.
Chick-fil-a Night – Join us on Thursday, October 26 from 4:00-9:00 pm at Chick-fil-a (Oak Park Mall location) to raise money for the school.
Dental Screenings – On Thursday, October 26, dental screenings will start around 1:00 p.m. Dr. Bohaty will screen K-8. Toothbrushes will be provided.
Vision Screenings – On Thursday, November 2, vision screenings will start around 12:00 p.m. The Lions Club will bring their vision machine. This screening will include Kindergarten through 3rd, 5th, 7th, and all NEW students to the school.
If you do not want your child screened please contact Nurse Buckmaster directly at buckmaster@hopelutheran.org.
PAHS Auction – Hope’s annual auction will be on Saturday, November 4. Please have your table reservation forms returned to the school office by Monday, October 16.
SMNW Tour – Shawnee Mission Northwest High School is offering a Parochial Schools Information and Tour on Tuesday, November 7th from 8 am to 9 am. Any 8th grade student enrolled in a parochial school can attend with a parent. No registration required. Please park on the east side of the building and check in at the school’s main office. Contact Lisa Jones at 913-993-7230 for more information
High School Shadow Days – A reminder from the Middle School Policy Guide that was sent home at the beginning of the year:
“8th Grade students will be allowed to take up to four “Shadow Days” during the school year to attend potential high schools – one Shadow Day per quarter. Parents must notify the school of an upcoming Shadow Day at least one week in advance, otherwise the absence will be considered unexcused. Students are responsible for getting assignments prior to the Shadow Day.” Thank you for your cooperation.
Memory
October 18 – Memory test on Nicene Creed – Article 2 (half)
October 25 – Memory test on Nicene Creed – Article 3
November 1 – Memory test on Nicene Creed – All
Reminders:
- The weather is turning colder. Please make sure your child has a jacket or sweatshirt to wear for morning recess times.
- 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:
- Saturday, October 14 – Soccer against MLA
- October 16-20 – Food Drive
Important Dates:
- Friday, October 20 – End of 1st Quarter / Half Day – dismissal at Noon
- October 20 -21 – Volleyball Tournament at MLA
- October 21-22 – Soccer Tournament
- Tuesday, October 24 – Lutheran High School visits
- Thursday, October 26 – Chick-fil-a Night
- Friday, October 27 – Trunk or Treat 5:30-7:00
- Friday, November 3 – All Pro Dad’s meeting
- Saturday, November 4 – PAHS Auction
- Friday, November 10 – Veteran’s Day Program
