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: Praise God for always being with your child.
What a blessing it is that our children go to a school where we can tell them and show them the love of Jesus. My prayer is that your children will leave Hope knowing that they are loved and protected by God everywhere they go. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9.
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.
Student Council – Students who are interested in running for Student Council have been given permission forms that need to be signed by parents and teachers. These forms are due to Mrs. Jankowski by tomorrow (Friday 9-1). Students may make a maximum of 3 campaign posters to be put up around the school. Posters and your child’s campaign speech are due to Mrs. Jankowski by Friday, September 8 for approval. Parents are invited to come hear the campaign speeches on Wednesday, September 13 at 2:10 pm in the church sanctuary.
MAP Testing schedule – make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats a filling breakfast
- Wed. Sept. 6 – Reading
- Fri. Sept 8 – Math
- Mon. Sept. 11 – Science
- Wed. Sept. 13 – Language
Pep Rally – Parents are invited to join us on Thursday, September 7 at 2:00 pm in FLC gym to get fired up about the fall sports teams. We will be recognizing the soccer and volleyball teams and the band will be playing.
Band & Choirs – Hope Lutheran School is celebrating 40 years of ministry on Saturday, September 9 from 4-7 pm. The school choirs and band will perform at the celebration. Kindergarten-2nd grade students should meet their teachers at the picnic tables at 4:45 pm. 3rd-8th grade students should meet their teachers in the FLC commons at 4:45 pm. The choirs will sing at 5:00 pm, and the band will perform after the choirs. Students will be dismissed from the picnic tables to parents after they perform. Students should wear Hope shirts and appropriate shorts. If your student is unable to attend, please contact Mrs. Schkade or Mrs. Eckhoff.
Bash Concessions – 8th grade will be selling concessions, popcorn, and cotton candy on Saturday, September 9 as a fundraiser for the DC trip. We need help from both students and adults. Please start by signing up for a maximum of 4 slots per family by the end of this week. Contact Mrs. Theiss for questions. Here is the link for the sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4CA4AC2EA20-40th
Fall Conferences – We will have our fall Parent Conferences on Thursday, September 21 and Friday, September 22. Parents will meet with the middle school team together in 25 minute time slots. You will receive your child’s mid-term progress report at the conference. It is important that we meet with parents of all full-time students. Homeschool parents, please contact me to set up at time to meet on a different day. Use this link to select a time that works for you: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CACAD22A2FCC70-middle4
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 Tuesday, September 19. We have received a grant to pay for a bus, but we are still finalizing details. Please have permission slips returned by Tuesday, September 5.
Our second field trip will be on Tuesday, September 26 to Timber Ridge Outdoor Education. We will need parent drivers for this trip! A permission form and health waiver must completed and returned by Tuesday, September 5. Be advised that the health waiver needs to be completed on BOTH sides. If you are planning to drive students and join us for the day at Timber Ridge, you will also need to complete a health waiver.
If you are planning to drive for any field trips this year, please make sure you have a current driver’s license, auto insurance card, and background check on file with the school office.
Memory
September 6th
- Memory test on Psalm 121:1-4
- Test on Luther Movie
September 13th
- Memory test on Psalm 121:5-8
September 20th
- Memory test on Psalm 121
September 27
- Memory test on John 1:1-5
Reminders:
- 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:
- Monday, September 4- No School
- Tuesday, September 5 – Esports Club starts at 4:45 pm
- Wednesday, September 6 – MAP Test for Reading
- Thursday, September 7 – Pep Rally at 2:00 pm
- Thursday, September 7 – Lego Club starts at 3:30 pm
Important Dates:
- Friday, September 8 – MAP Test for Math
- Friday, September 8 – Volleyball against Christ & Trinity
- Saturday, September 9 – Soccer against Trinity
- Saturday, September 9 – 40th Anniversary Bash – band plays & DC Trip concessions
- Sunday, September 10 – “Sack for Tips” fundraiser at HyVee 11 am-5 pm
- Monday, September 11 – Chess Club starts at 7:45 am
- Monday, September 11 – MAP Test for Science
- Monday, September 11 – Math Club starts at 3:45 pm
- Monday, September 11 – PTL Meeting at 7 pm in Concord Hall
- Wednesday, September 13 – MAP Test for Language
- Friday, September 15 – Volleyball against Bethany & St. Paul
- Saturday, September 16 – Soccer against Calvary
- Tuesday, September 19 – Garnett Ethanol Plant & Anderson County Historical Museum Field Trip
