Welcome to the 8th Grade Homeroom newsletter! I hope your child had an exciting first day.
Mrs. Eckhoff’s Biography:
This is my 4th year teaching at Hope Lutheran, and my 3rd year as the 8th Grade Homeroom teacher. I will be teaching 7th/8th Language Arts and Literature, US History, Geography, electives, and Band. I have been married to my husband, Eric, for 24 years, and we have 3 children – Ella, Allison, and Walt – a dog and 2 guinea pigs. Some of my favorite things are traveling, scrapbooking, watching movies, and music. I am also a huge trivia and history buff, so I love learning new things. I attend Ascension Lutheran Church (on the Missouri side) where I am a lector (read Bible verses), play in the handbell choir, perform special trumpet music, and lead adult Bible studies. I am so happy that God has led me to Hope Lutheran so I can continue to share the love of Jesus with my students and families.
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.
Thursday envelopes will go home the first day. Please review and sign any papers in the envelope, sign the envelope, and return it to school on Friday.
Your child will be bringing home the Middle School Policy Guide in their Thursday envelope. Please read through it and sign and return the back page by Tuesday. Students will bring home the Chromebook Use and Policy Guide on Friday. Please read through it and sign and return the page on Monday. Students will not be allowed to bring Chromebooks home until the Policy Guide form has been returned.
On Friday, August 18, we are hosting an Ice Cream Social from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Hope parking lot. Come say hi to our teachers and visit with other parents!
Back to School Night for the Middle School is Tuesday, August 22 at 6:30 pm. All 7th-8th parents will meet together in the Sanctuary for an informational slide show about all classes.
Hope’s 5/6 Volleyball Tournament will be on Saturday, August 26. It is a fundraiser for the Washington, DC trip, and we will need lots of student and parent help that day. Watch for the sign-up information to be sent out soon.
Hope Lutheran School is turning 40 years old this year! Come join us for our Anniversary Bash on Saturday, September 9. The school choirs and the Advanced Band will perform. Watch for more information to be sent home in Thursday envelopes.
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 September 19. We have received a grant to pay for a bus, but we are still finalizing details. A permission form for this trip will be sent home next week.
Reminders:
- The drop off procedure will be the same as last year. 8th Grade students will need to enter through the FLC doors only. Students who are dropped off before 8:10 will need to go to Before Care in Concord Hall. Classrooms will be open to students beginning at 8:10 am. Doors will close and students will be counted tardy at 8:30 am.
- 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.
- Lunch service will begin on Friday, August 18 and costs $4.25 per day. Breakfast service will begin on Monday, August 21 and costs $3.00 per day.
- Extended care starts Thursday, August 17 after school. Only students who are registered may attend.
This Week’s Events:
- Friday, August 18 – Summer Reading reports due
- Friday, August 18 – Full Day of school. Dismissal at 3:40 pm.
- Friday, August 18 – Ice Cream Social 6:00-7:00 pm
- Sunday, August 20 – Installation of Hope Teachers at 10:30 am/Blessing of the Backpacks
- Monday, August 21 – Specials begin – bring PE clothes
- Tuesday, August 22– Back to School Night 6:30 pm in the Church Sanctuary
Important Dates:
- Thursday, August 24 – A Band practice begins from 3:45-4:30
- Saturday, August 26 – 5/6 Volleyball Tournament at Hope
- Monday, September 4- No School
- Saturday, September 9 – 40th Anniversary Bash
