Hope Happenings

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There will be NO SCHOOL Friday, March 28th-Friday, April 4th. This is due to Records day on March 28th and Spring Break the following week. Enjoy your time off!

Refer a future Kindergarten student and earn a $100 tuition credit! To receive this credit, you must:

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• Share the link below with your friend so they can schedule a tour.
• When they schedule a tour, make sure they write your name under “who referred you?"‍
• If your referral tours, applies, AND enrolls, the admission team will reach out to you about your tuition credit.

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Please note: your kindergarten referral must tour, apply, AND enroll in order for you to receive your tuition credit. Thank you for sharing Hope as we  strive to bless more families!

Join us on April 10th, 6:30-7:30pm to get to know Kelvin Simms! At this meet and greet, there will be light appetizers and beverages, a short message from Mr. Simms, and a time for you to get your questions answered. This is a parent only event and unfortunately, we will not have childcare available.

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Please read a message from Kelvin below:

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Dear Hope Parents,

It has been one of my greatest joys to serve many of your children—as their 6th-grade teacher, their 9th-grade teacher, or as Middle School Principal. Over the years, my wife, Abi, and I have been blessed to know many of you personally, and we are eager to deepen those relationships.

Abi and I would love to invite you to a Meet & Greet on April 10 at 6:30 pm at Hope Academy, where we can connect, share our story, and look ahead together as I step in to serve as Head of School at Hope Academy next year, in June of 2026. This will be a wonderful opportunity for me to share my heart for our school, good things to come, and for you to meet Abi as well! We’ll enjoy light refreshments and warm conversations. If you have anything you'd like to ask in advance, feel free to submit your questions through the RSVP form linked below.

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Lower School Parent Involvement Day is this Saturday, March 22 9am-12pm. Here are some important details:

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• Doors open at 8:30a.m. and our program begins promptly at 9:00am.
• This is a required parent covenant event.
• This is considered a school day for scholars and they should come in uniform
• If you have more than one Lower School Scholar, we advise you to choose only one classroom for the day.
• There is no childcare for this event, so we kindly ask that younger siblings stay home.

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We will have a short program, breakout sessions, and classroom time. See you there!

Our high school sophomores and seniors left for their trips and will be gone until the end of this week! Sophomores are on a mission trip to New Orleans, Louisiana and seniors are participating in a Sankofa Journey trip. While they are there, please pray for safe travels and an impactful time for all our students!

It's time to order your yearbook! Click the link below to order yours!

Another important value here at Hope Academy is OPTIMISM! As we navigate the challenges and triumphs of the school year, it's important to instill a sense of optimism in our children. Optimism is more than just hope; it is a perspective that encourages resilience and a positive outlook, even in the face of adversity. In Romans 15:13 we are reminded, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Encouraging our children to embrace this hope enables them to approach their studies and relationships with confidence, believing in their ability to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Moreover, fostering an optimistic mindset helps our children develop emotional intelligence and adaptability. When they learn to see setbacks as opportunities for growth, they cultivate a lifelong skill that will benefit them in all areas of life.

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Philippians 4:8 encourages us to focus on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. As parents, let's model this mindset by celebrating achievements, sharing uplifting thoughts, and encouraging our students to embrace challenges with a hopeful heart. Together, we can nurture an environment where optimism flourishes, empowering our children to become resilient and joyful individuals.

~Dr. G

Stay tuned for more features in the Hope Happenings from Dr. G, Head of Family Ministry!

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7th grade students and parents - join us on Monday, April 14th, 5-6pm for the 7th grade Minneapolis mission trip meeting. During summer session, 7th grade students will be going on their Minneapolis Mission trip June 9-12th.

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During this meeting, there will be a short informational session and time to fill out forms. Students will stay after school and meet parents here at the beginning of the meeting at 5pm. See you there!

A limited amount of the discontinued (but never worn!) Upper School uniforms are available for sale at Hope Academy for a discounted price (reminder that these may only be reused through this school year (2024-25) due to the new uniform change). Polos are available at $10 and Quarter Zips are available at $15. If you would like to make a purchase, please stop by the Front Office!

Click below to see the menus for this month! Please note: High School students now have the option of a 2nd entree & a la carte purchase! Please bring cash for these purchases.

Have an allergy? Fill out our special diet form and send to our Nutrition Director janettetakata@hopeschool.org

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Just a friendly reminder that we have a helpful app called "Here comes the bus!" This is an app can track your child’s bus once it is within 1 mile of your child’s stop!

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To set up an account you must:

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• Download the app "Here comes the bus" on your device.
• Create an account by clicking "don't have an account? Sign up!" at the bottom of the screen.
• Enter the district code (87018), your name, and email to sign up.
• Once your account is created, you can log in and add your student by pressing "add student" and entering your child's last name and their MPS ID #. (if you do not know your child's MPS ID # reach out to Krista Olsen).
• You are all set!

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If it is past 4:45p.m. and you need assistance, please use Here Comes the Bus and/or call MPS Dispatch at 612-668-2300.

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Click below for more information and more detailed instructions on how to download and register!

Can't Log In to SchoolPass? Follow these helpful steps:

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1. Call the Main Office so we can reset your password. Confirm with us the email that the school has on file for you. We know the "Forgot Password" feature isn't working on the app for parents/guardians.

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2. Check your email for a temporary password sent from noreply-6294@schoolpass.com and login to the app.

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3. Once you're in the app, change your password from the temporary password, to something you'll remember. If you don't change your password, the temporary password will expire and you'll get locked out of the app again.

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4. Still need help, stop by the Main Office and we'll assist you in person.

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Join other Hope Academy dads at our Men of Hope Monthly huddles! This is a time of fellowship led by Mr. Bugg and Dr. G. Fathers and students are welcome! The next meeting is Saturday, April 5th from 10:30a.m. -12:00a.m.

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Interested in learning more? Fill out the form below to receive text/email updates!

Get plugged in with other Hope Academy parents! We have several groups you can join that are held here at Hope:

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Mom's Bible Study:
The Women's Bible Study is held every Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Contact Katie Steck at 612-655-6279 for more information!

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Men of Hope:
Join other Hope Academy Dads at our Men of Hope Monthly huddles! Fathers and students are welcome! The next meeting will be on Saturday, April 5th, 10:30a.m.-12:00p.m.

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Ministerio De Mujeres Hope:

Join the Latina Mom's Bible Study with Gloria Reyes every Friday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.! For more information contact Gloria Reyes at 612-540 -2039 or gloriareyes@hopeschool.com. ‍

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Latino Father's Bible Study:

Join the Latino Father's Bible Study on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm with Pastor Fernando Lopez. For more information call Family Ministry Latino Parent Liaison Gloria Reyes at 612-540 -2039 or gloriareyes@hopeschool.org.

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Kindergarten parents: Join us for monthly parent groups! These required groups will meet once a month for an hour at Hope Academy (virtual option also available). Classes are led by Dr. Darrell Gillespie and cover topics like sibling rivalry, tough conversations, community building and much more! They will go from October - May. Students do not need to attend. One or both parents may attend the sessions.

Please read below as a reminder of what each parent pick up entrance is for:

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New Main Entrance (24th St): Use this entrance for school events, late drop offs, and after school care pickup.

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Chicago Ave Entrance: This entrance is for bus drop off ONLY. There is no longer any entry through this door other than busing.

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Peavey Doors (22nd St.): This is the entrance for parent Drop off and Pick up (including before school care).  Access this door by heading north on Park Ave. and take a right on E. 22nd St.

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Please read below for some reminders about absences and early releases:

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• Mark any absences in the SchoolPass app by 10 am. It's important to report your child's absence so that you don't receive a text message indicating their absence.
• You can mark absences in advance if needed.
• All changes to dismissal plans need to be made in the app by 3:00 pm.
• There are no early releases after 3:30 pm daily.
• Students will only be called from class when their parent/guardian is at school for them. Please plan an extra 10 minutes into your schedule so we have time to locate your student and send them to the office.

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Be sure to mark any absences, tardies, or end of day transportation changes for your kids in the SchoolPass app! We appreciate your partnership! Refer to the video below for more information.

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To receive Hope Academy text notifications, opt-in by texting “Yes” to 67587. (We will also need to have that phone # on file that you are opting in from). Make sure you’re not missing important communication!