Welcome to the 7th grade newsletter, I hope you’ve had an amazing summer!
Mr. McCarthy’s Biography:
This is my 2nd year teaching and my first year at Hope Lutheran. I will be teaching Foundations of Algebra part I and II, 6th grade World History, 4th grade Science, and an elective. I just moved to Kansas from Asheville, North Carolina where I lived for the past 18 years. Some of my favorite things are hiking, most sports, traveling, watching movies, and music. I also enjoy history and going to museums . I attend Hope Lutheran Church and am 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 them and sign and return the back pages of each guide by Friday. 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 6th-8th parents will meet together in Concord Hall for an informational slide show about all classes.
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. 7th 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. We are using the same system for dismissal, so please be patient with this process.
- Lunches will not be free this year. Lunch service will begin on Friday, August 19. Breakfast service will begin on Monday, August 22.
- Extended care starts Thursday, August 18 after school. Only students who are registered may attend.
This Week’s Events:
- Friday, August 19 – Full Day of school. Dismissal at 3:40 pm.
- Friday, August 19 – Ice Cream Social 6:00-7:00 pm.
- Friday, August 19 – Summer Reading reports due.
- Sunday, August 20 – Installation of Hope Teachers at 10:30 am; Blessing of the backpacks at both services.
- Monday, August 21 – Specials begin – bring PE clothes on Tuesday.
- Monday, August 21 – Study Hall starts after school.
Important Dates:
- Tuesday, August 22 – Back to School Night 6:30 pm in Concord Hall
- Monday, September 4 – No School
- Tuesday, September 19 – Garnett Power Plant Field Trip
- Friday, September 9 – Carnival & Pie Auction