We have so many things to be thankful for! I am thankful for the privilege of working with your children. They really are such a blessing! I hope that you are able to enjoy your family time next week as you thank God for your many blessings!
Today, Thursday, November 16th – Jennie Williamson Concert at 1:30 pm in the FLC
Jennie Williamson is coming to Hope. An exciting music ministry impacting the hearts and lives of youth and families around the world! Jennie Williamson brings an energy and excitement for Jesus that is contagious! The music and live events are filled with incredible messages of love and hope that reaches the hearts of every audience. Parents are welcome to attend.
Book Reports – I am encouraging the class to take home the chapter books that they have chosen for their book reports. Some of them are almost finished reading and will be ready to start making their posters! This might be a good project for next week while they have some extra time. Our book reports for this quarter will be in the form of a poster. You will find a sheet with directions and a rubric in this week’s Thursday envelope. I am also attaching a link below. Completed posters will be due on Monday, December 11, to be presented that week in class. Poster-Book-ReportDownload
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. Listed below is a schedule. This is what the children are asked to bring to school for these families.
- Tuesday, NOVEMBER 21 – TOILET PAPER/PAPER TOWELS
3rd – 8th Grade – Donate a package of toilet paper (2-ply please) - Tuesday, November 28 – LAUNDRY DETERGENT/ SOAP DAY
3rd – 8th Grade – Donate laundry detergent or dishwasher detergent (fragrance-free and clear) - Thursday, November 30 through Wednesday, December 13 – GIFT CARD DAYS
Gift cards are needed from Price Chopper, Target, Walmart, or Aldis. These stores are located throughout the metro area and work best for families. Please put the amount of the gift card on the back.
Skate City Glow Party Spirit Night – PTL is hosting a Skate City Spirit Night on November 21st from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $9.00. Come and have some rollerskating fun!
Spirit Week – Starts the week after Thanksgiving! We have fun things planned for each day, Nov. 28 – Dec. 2. Look for a flyer in today’s envelope for more details.
- Monday 11/27 – PJs and Stuffed Animal Day! (No slippers or yoga pants for PJs.)
- Tuesday, 11/28 – Jersey Day! (Wear your favorite team jersey with uniform bottoms.)
- Wednesday, 11/29 – Western Wednesday! (Dress up in your favorite western outfit, jeans, plaid shirts, cowboy hats, and boots. No ripped jeans.)
- Thursday, 11/30 – Extreme Spirit Red and Gold Day!
- Friday, 12/1 – Comfy Day! (Wear your favorite sweatpants and hoodies.)
- *If your student is not participating in the Spirit Week dress, a uniform must be worn.
Pep Rally – We have a pep rally on Thursday, November 31st at 2:10 to kick off the basketball season. Parents are invited to attend!
20th MBHC Tournament – For the last 21 years we have been hosting a basketball tournament that honors our founding principal Mr. B. The tournament is on December 1st – 3rd. We have 10 schools participating this year from MO, OK, and KS. This is a tournament for the 7th and 8th grade basketball teams. We need a lot of volunteers to have a successful tournament. Please consider helping out. Watch for a Sign-Up Genius to volunteer.
Advent – The season of Advent begins December 3rd. You are invited to join us at Hope Lutheran Church on Wednesdays beginning on December 6th, at 4 pm, or 7 pm.
Crown Center – Our 1st – 6th grade choirs and A Band have been invited to perform at Crown Center on December 12th. Students are to arrive at 5:15 pm. Students are to wear a white top and black bottoms. They will meet their teacher on the second level by the Hallmark Store. We’re looking forward to sharing Jesus with the community!
Classroom Christmas Gift Exchange – For our class Christmas party on Dec. 20, we will gift each other silly socks that can be worn on Fridays. Watch for more information to come home with your student next week. The kids will fill out a survey to help with the sock shopping before we draw names. (Cost for the gift should not exceed $5.00)
We will not have memory or spelling assignments for next week since we only have 2 days of school. The following assignments are for the week after Thanksgiving.
Memory work for November 29: The Close of the Commandments
What does God say about all of these commandments? He says: “I the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate Me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.” Exodus 20:5-6.
Spelling words for December 1: Spelling Prefixes pre-, dis-, in-, im-, non-
| prepay | nonstop | disagree | nonfiction | preapprove |
| indirect | imperfect | impolite | insecure | incorrect |
Sentence: We read a nonfiction book in class today.
Next 2 Weeks:
- Today, 11/16
- Jennie Williamson Concert at 1:30 pm in the FLC
- Friday, 11/17
- Spelling Test
- Tuesday, 11/21
- Paper products – Bring a package of toilet paper (2-ply please) for our Christmas family drive.
- (Remember that extended care is not available on Nov. 21)
- Skate City Glow Party
- November 22-26
- No School – Thanksgiving Break
- Thursday, 11/23:
- Thanksgiving (Take time to remember the many blessings we have!)
- Monday, 11/27:
- Back to school and Spirit Week begins!
- Tuesday, 11/28
- Bring laundry detergent or dishwasher detergent (fragrance-free and clear) for our Christmas family drive.
- Thursday, 11/30
- Picture retakes
- 11/30-12/13
- Gift Card Days – Bring gift cards for our Christmas family drive.
- Friday, Dec. 1
- All Pro Dads
- December 1-3
- MBHC Basketball Tournament
Important Upcoming Dates:
- 12/11 – Book reports due
- 12/11-12/15 – Jingle Grams available from StuCo
- 12/12 – 1st–6th grade sing at Crown Center Plaza (Wear black & White.)
- 12/14 – 1-4 Grade Christmas Program
- 12/20 – Classroom Christmas Party
- 12/21 – Christmas Break Begins
