Welcome to the 8th Grade Homeroom newsletter!
This month, pray that your child will always have eyes to see the best in people, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad, and a soul that never loses faith in God.
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 Christmas Families for 2nd 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.
Christmas families – This will mark our 30th year of offering the love of Christ through the outpouring of food and clothing to those less fortunate during the Christmas season. With your generosity, we have successfully given for many years to those in need. We are asking for you to consider joining us in making it another successful season for four families that we at Hope Lutheran School have adopted during this season of Christmas.
- Nov. 30-Dec. 13 – GIFT CARD DAYS – gift cards from Price Chopper, Target, Walmart, or Aldi (please write the amount on the card)
Every year, the classes “adopt” a family for Christmas and provide gifts for each member. We are partnering with the 6th & 7th grade classes to provide gifts for a family. Here is the Signup for our donations. Please sign up where you can. Donated items need to be at school by Monday, December 11. Please label each item with the recipient’s name and please write amounts on all gift cards. Thanks in advance! Christmas Family Donation Sign-up
Spirit Week – Show your school spirit as we get ready for the Milt Brueggemann Tournament.
- Friday, Dec. 1st – Comfy Cozy Day – Wear your favorite sweatpants and hoodies.
Pep Rally – On Thursday, November 30th, come join the Hope students as we show our school spirit with a pep rally to support our basketball and cheer teams. The pep rally will begin at 2:10 pm in the FLC.
Bake Sale – To help raise money for our Stony Point celebration, 7th/8th grade will have a bake sale table at the Milt Brueggemann Tournament in December. We need every student to help with this fundraiser. Please click on this link to sign up for a time to work the table. We are asking that every student work two 30 minute shifts with their parent during the tournament. Bake Sale Table Signup
Donations for Stony Point Elementary – The 7th/8th-grade students have the opportunity to provide a Christmas celebration for physically and developmentally disabled students attending Stony Point North Elementary School in KCK. Many of these students are in foster care and for many of them, these gifts will be their entire Christmas. Money can be dropped off in the school office. To date, we have only raised $300, but we need to raise at least $1600 for the children of Stony Point. The 7th/8th graders thank you in advance for your support. The collection deadline is Tuesday, December 8th.
Chipotle Dinner Night – Join the 8th grade class as they raise money at Chipotle (11805 Shawnee Mission Pkwy) on Tuesday, December 5th from 4:00-8:00 pm.
Crown Center Performance – Hope Lutheran choirs and band have been invited to perform at Crown Center on Tuesday, December 12th at 5:45 pm. Join us as we share our music and love for Jesus with the Kansas City community.
1st Semester Finals Schedule – Please remind your child to study past tests and review packets to prepare for their finals. More details about finals will be posted in your child’s Google Classrooms.
- Monday, December 11 – Science Final
- Tuesday, December 12 – Geography/History Finals
- Wednesday, December 13 – ELA/Spelling Final
- Thursday, December 14 – Math Final
5th-8th Grade Christmas Program – Our annual Christmas program will be on Tuesday, December 19th at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary. Mark your calendars now as all 7th & 8th grade students will have a part in the program and their participation will be part of their Religion grade. Students are to arrive at 6:15 pm. More details about what to wear will be shared closer to the date.
Memory
Week of December 6th – Silent Night verses
Week of December 13th – speaking parts for Christmas program, Band members – Matthew 1:18-22
Reminders:
- Please make sure your child has a heavy winter coat to bring to school. We will go outside for recess most days, and we want the students to be warm. As the weather continues to get colder, hats and gloves are also recommended.
- Eligibility Policy – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AqpnXFd4VHxD19mKHpI1nWBnsvJAXAtNMB5qqBkvPxg/edit?usp=sharing
This Week’s Events:
- Thursday, November 30 – Pep Rally at 2:10 pm
- Friday, December 1 – All-Pro Dad’s meeting at 7:25 am
- December 1-3 – Milt Brueggemann Classic Tournament
- Sunday, December 3 – “Sack for Tips” fundraiser at HyVee 11 am-5 pm
- Monday, December 4 – No Study Hall
- Tuesday, December 5 – Chipotle Dinner Night
Important Dates:
- 1st Semester Finals – December 11-14
- Tuesday, December 12 – Shopping for Stony Point
- Tuesday, December 12 – No Study Hall
- Tuesday, December 12 – Crown Center performance
- Friday, December 15 – Deliver presents to Stony Point
- Saturday, December 16 – HyVee Bagging fundraiser
- Tuesday, December 19 – 5th-8th Christmas Program at 6:30 pm
- Wednesday, December 20 – All-School Christmas Sing-a-long & Class Party
- Wednesday, December 20 – Half Day, No Lunch served
- December 21-January 3 – Christmas Break
- Thursday, January 4 – Students back to school
