“No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I’ll 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 Photo Boards – Photo boards need to be completed and returned to school by Monday, May 20th.
Finals – 8th Grade Finals schedule:
Thursday, May 9th – Language Arts/Spelling
Friday, May 10th – Geography/US History
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, recorders, and ASL club 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.
Only students who are in Band, ASL club, the Spring Play, or have been assigned to help as emcee must attend. 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.
Art Projects – During Fine Arts Night, we will also have a Silent Auction with the class art projects. You can bid on them using this link: Class Art Projects. Here is the 8th grade collaborative lion, colored with acrylic markers in a 18″ x 24″ black frame.
Graduation Practices – Homeschool students please plan to attend.
- Monday, May 20 at 9:00 am
- Wednesday, May 22 at 9:00 am
Picnic Day – On Monday, May 20th, the 7th & 8th graders will be walking to Gum Springs Park to have a picnic lunch and to play kickball from 12:30-3:00 pm. A permission slip is being sent home in your child’s Thursday envelope and needs to be returned tomorrow (Friday, May 10th). Homeschoolers are invited to join us. Students should bring a disposable sack lunch, water bottle, and sunscreen. We will not need chaperones for Picnic Day.
Field Day – On Tuesday, May 21st, students will participate in Field Day activities. Students need to wear a Hope shirt and PE shorts.
Locker Clean Out – On Tuesday, May 21, we will clean out lockers, so make sure to send an extra bag to school for students to take home supplies and personal belongings.
Science City – On Wednesday, May 22nd, the 7th & 8th graders will be headed to Union Station for a scavenger hunt and exploration time at Science City from 10:30 am-3:00 pm. Homeschool students are invited to join us. A permission slip is being sent home in your child’s Thursday envelope and needs to be returned by tomorrow (Friday, May 10th). We will eat a sack lunch near Union Station between activities. We will need parent drivers for this trip, so please let me know if you are able to attend.
Last day of School – Thursday, May 23rd – Students do not need to bring anything to school. They must wear their uniform. Chapel begins at 8:45 am, and awards will be presented right after chapel. Students will return to our classroom before dismissal. Dismissal will be from 10:45 – 11:00. Parents are welcome to attend chapel and awards.
Graduation – 8th Grade Graduation will be on Friday, May 24th at 7:00 pm in the church sanctuary. While we are celebrating our graduates, this is a church service, so please maintain an attitude of reverence. Family and friends are invited to attend, and there will be a small reception in the FLC following the service.
Students need to be at the church at 6:30 pm to put on their gowns and to get lined up.
Boys must wear:
Button-down shirts
Tie
Slacks
Dress Shoes
Girls must wear:
Dress
Dress shoes/nice sandals
This Week’s Events:
- Thursday, May 9 – Fine Arts Night
- Saturday, May 11 – Hope Relays
- May 13-16 – Washington DC Trip
Important Dates:
- Friday, May 17 – No School/ Teacher Workday
- Monday, May 20 – Graduation Photo Boards due back at school
- Monday, May 20 – Picnic Day at Gum Springs Park
- Tuesday, May 21 – Field Day
- Wednesday, May 22 – Science City Field Trip
- Thursday, May 23 – Last Day of School – Half Day
- Friday, May 24 – 8th Grade Graduation
