Good luck to Zachariah who will be representing Hope at the district spelling bee on Saturday, February 3.
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 Comfort Dogs Ministry. Please encourage your student to bring an offering.
Basketball & Cheer Pictures – On Thursday, Feb. 8 after school we will have our basketball and cheer pictures. Make sure to bring your uniform.
Open House Nights –
Library Field Trip – On Wednesday, February 7, 6th-8th grades will be going to the Johnson County Library in the afternoon to do research for their Science Fair projects. Please return permission slips by today, January 25th.
Library Cards – If your child has a Johnson County Library Card, please make sure it is up to date so he/she can use it on our field trip. If your child does not have a card, please consider getting them a card before we go. It is free, even if you don’t live in Johnson County, and you can sign up using this web link: https://ecard.jocolibrary.org/
Friendship Grams – Student Council will be selling Friendship grams before school on February 5-9. The cost is $1.00 each.
Valentine’s Day – Just a reminder that 7th & 8th grades do not have Valentine’s Day parties. I will bring in a small treat for the class that day. We also ask that students don’t bring valentine cards to hand out, but encourage students to purchase Friendship Grams instead.
Spring Play – Mrs. McIntosh will be our drama coach for our 7th/8th grade Spring Play. Auditions will be held on Monday, February 12th at 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm. Rehearsals will be on Wednesdays from 5-6:30 pm and Thursdays from 6- 7:30 pm. The spring play is called The Pony Expresso. The spring play will be performed on April 18-19. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Mcintosh at mcintosh@hopelutheran.org.
ASH WEDNESDAY CHAPEL – As part of this service on Wednesday, February 14th, the children may participate in the imposition of ashes. If you do not want your child to participate, please let his/her teacher know. The children do not have to participate if they do not wish to. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the school office. Chapel service will be held in the sanctuary. Parents are welcome to attend.
Chromebooks – Make sure your student is charging their laptops every night. Students are unable to charge their Chromebooks while at school, so it is important they are charging them while at home.
Candy Policy – Please make sure that your student is not bringing any candy for lunch or a snack.
Religion – Make sure your student is bringing their Bibles and Luther’s Small Catechism to school.
Tests/Quizzes – Make sure your student is holding onto their tests and quizzes for each class, they are good study tools for the finals in May.
OUTDOOR RECESS POLICY –
Per our handbook policy on page 14, on most days, students will be expected to go outside for recess. If the following conditions exist, the students will not be taken out except to get a few minutes of fresh air:
- The temperature is 15 degrees F (-13 C) or below. The wind chill index is 0 (-18 C) or below.
- There is significant falling moisture.
- Teachers may take their classes out briefly for fresh air at their discretion.
- Students must have a jacket/coat to go outside to recess if the temperature is 50 degrees or below; hoodies are good for Middle School Students if it is 50 degrees or warmer.
Memory:
2/2 – Psalm 1:4-6
2/9 – Psalm 2:10-12
Reminders:
2/2 – All Pro Dads meeting