“In Christ alone my hope is found.
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This cornerstone, this solid ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my all in all,
Here in the love of Christ I stand.”
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 for 4th quarter will go to the Guatemala Mission Trip. 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.
Graduation Gowns – Please have gowns pressed and returned by Thursday, April 25th.
Read-a-thon – Monday, April 22nd is the last day to donate to the Read-a-thon! So far, our class has raised $815 of our $2200 goal, and we have read over 3500 minutes as a class. Please share your child’s account information with friends and family so they can support our reading efforts. Let’s get Mrs. Burgoon her new computer!
Track our class’s progress using this link: Mrs. Eckhoff’s Class Page
KAP Testing – We are finishing up KAP testing this week. You can help your student do their best on the test by encouraging them to put away electronic devices, get a good night’s sleep, and have them eat a filling breakfast before school. Please make sure your child’s chromebook is charged before coming to school on testing days.
KAP testing schedule:
Friday, April 19 – Science
Monday, April 22 – Language Arts
Wednesday, April 24 – Math
Spring Play – The spring play is called The Pony Expresso and will be performed Tonight at 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm. There will be a dinner in between the two performances.
Donuts with Dad – Bring your dad, grandpa, or uncle to Donuts with Dad on Friday, April 19th from 7:45 to 8:25 am. Come enjoy fellowship with other dads.
Olympic Day – Middle School students will be going to Lutheran High School to compete in the Olympic Day activities on Thursday, April 25th. Students should wear their PE uniform and tennis shoes. Please send a water bottle and sunscreen also. Money for the hot lunch should be brought to school by April 22nd. If your child did not order a hot lunch, they need to bring a sack lunch and everything needs to be disposable. Microwaves are not available for lunch.
Talent Show – Hope’s annual Talent Show will be on Tuesday, April 23rd in the FLC at 2 pm. Families are invited to join us.
Science Fair – Our students have been hard at work on their Science Fair Projects. We look forward to seeing their project at the Science Fair on Wednesday, May 1st. That evening parents and family can see and hear the projects. The students need to arrive at 6:20 pm and stand by their project until 7:15 pm. From 6:30 – 7:15 pm, the students will present their projects to guests. At 7:15 pm, the students will be dismissed to their parents, and as a family, you can walk around and see other projects. At 7:30 pm, projects will go home with the students. Students must wear uniforms. Students may bring in their completed tri-fold boards starting next week, but all boards must be at school by Monday, April 29th. 8th grade students will present to the judges on Wednesday, May 1st.
Graduation & Class Pictures – Graduation & Class Pictures will be on Thursday, May 2nd beginning at 8:45 am. To order online, go to http://inter-state.com/order and use order code: 80647N. Parents are welcome to come be in graduation pictures with your child.
Washington DC Trip – NEW DATE! We will have a parent meeting about the Washington DC Trip on Monday, May 6th at 5:45 pm in the Science Room. Next week your child will be bringing home forms that need to be completed before this meeting. Have your child explain the trip expectations and other important information to you as you go through the forms. The meeting on May 6th is just for parents. We will go over travel information and answer any last minute questions.
Graduation Photo Boards – We will also be handing out your child graduation photo board during the Washington DC meeting. Photo boards need to be completed and returned to school by Monday, May 20th.
Fine Arts Night – We are excited about the opportunity to showcase our Arts department on Thursday, May 9th at 6:30 pm. Our music directors have worked with the students all year on music theory, rhythm, and voice. During the evening, the choirs, bands, and recorders will be performing music, and the members of the Spring Play will perform a scene from The Pony Expresso. Mrs. Bird’s art class projects will be displayed around the building, and families will be invited to an Open House where they can enjoy the art projects done by the students.
Students need to arrive at 6:15 pm and meet their teacher in their classroom. After the music performance, students return to their classrooms where the parents pick them up. 8th grade students are to wear white tops and black bottoms. There will be a cookie reception after the program in the commons.
In addition, we will also have a Silent Auction with the class art projects. You can start bidding on them on April 25th.
Outdoor Recess – Per our handbook policy on page 14, on most days, students will be expected to go outside for recess. Students must have a coat to go outside to recess if the temperature is 50 degrees or below; zippered hoodies are not considered coats. Hats and gloves are also recommended.
Reminders:
- Eligibility Policy – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AqpnXFd4VHxD19mKHpI1nWBnsvJAXAtNMB5qqBkvPxg/edit?usp=sharing
This Week’s Events:
- Thursday, April 18 – Spring Play Performances
- Friday, April 19 – Donuts with Dad
- Saturday, April 20 – Alma Track Meet
- Tuesday, April 23 – Talent Show
- Tuesday, April 23 – Timothy Cross Country Meet
- Thursday, April 25 – Graduation Gowns due back at school
- Thursday, April 25 – Olympic Day
Important Dates:
- Saturday, April 27 – Lutheran High Track Meet
- Sunday, April 28 – A Band plays at church
- Monday, April 29-Thursday, May 2 – MAP Testing
- Wednesday, May 1 – Present Science Fair Projects to Judges
- Wednesday, May 1 – Science Fair
- Thursday, May 2 – Graduation Pictures at 8:45 am
- Friday, May 3 – All Pro Dads meeting at 7:15 am
- Friday, May 3 – Zoo Field Trip
- Monday, May 6 – Washington DC Parent Meeting at 5:45 pm
- May 7-10 – 2nd Semester Finals
- Tuesday, May 7 – Hope Cross Country Meet
- Thursday, May 9 – Fine Arts Night
- Saturday, May 11 – Hope Relays
- May 13-16 – Washington DC Trip
- Friday, May 17 – No School/ Teacher Workday
- Monday, May 20 – Graduation Photo Boards due back at school
- Thursday, May 23 – Last Day of School – Half Day
- Friday, May 24 – 8th Grade Graduation
