Hope Happenings

Tuition Scholarship Conferences are next week April 29th, 30th, and May 1st!‍ Tuition Scholarship Conferences are a required parent covenant event and you must attend if you plan to be at Hope Academy next fall. If you have not scheduled your appointment yet, please call Angie Evans at 612-540-2017 or Gloria Reyes at 612-540-2039. Thank you and see you next week!

Attention 7th Grade Parents! As summer approaches, It is important for you to know what we have in store for your 7th graders for their Mini Missions Trip, which will be the first week of Summer Session! We will be hosting an info night Thursday, May 2nd at 5:00pm. It will be a short 30-minute meeting in the Chapel with helpful information. Your student does not need to attend, but can if they are already with you. Come get important information as we prepare for summer!

TODAY is the last day to order your Yearbook! Click below to order your copy now!

Summer Session is right around the corner! Summer Session is a time of learning through camps, field trips and activities. It is required for all K-8 students and runs June 10-July 3 from 8:30am-12:30 pm.

To Register:

• ‍Fill out the Summer Session form below. This form lets us know if you need a summer session t-shirt, if your child is riding the bus, and if you choose any additional camps.
•  Pay for any camps or summer session t-shirts. To pay please stop by the front office. We take cash, check or card! (please note that camps have increased in price by $10 since last year, camps are now $20).

Please complete the form and payment by Sunday May 5th. For more Summer Session details click below.

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Spring reading and math MAP testing for 2nd-5th graders will be taking place April 29th, 30th, May 1st, and 2nd. Our students have worked hard this year and we're excited to see how much they've grown! This test is an important way that we track students' academic growth.

A few reminders about testing:

• Help your child to get a good night sleep (limit technology & spend time outside, if you can!).
• Please be on time to school.
• Encourage your child to eat a good breakfast.
• Encourage your child to give their best effort!

Exciting news! ALL STUDENTS can get one breakfast and one lunch FREE of charge each day at school this year! This is in partnership with Minnesota’s Free School Meals Program. Click below to see our April-May menus:

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• April: Lunch Menu and Breakfast Menu
• May: ‍Lunch Menu and Breakfast Menu

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Please note: High School students now have 2 hot options for lunch this year, plus a cold option! Have an allergy? Fill out our special diet form and send to our Nutrition Director janettetakata@hopeschool.org.

Please join us Saturday, May 4th! Where real men talk about real stuff. No topic is untouchable. During these sessions, the Bible is used to help us understand how to maneuver this complicated world. Lead by Wayne Bugg and Dr. Darrell Gillespie. We will be meeting the first Saturday of every month from 10:30am-12:00pm in the Hope Academy Cafeteria!

There will be NO SCHOOL on May 6th due to Staff Development. Enjoy your time off!

Interested in a summer camp? Hope Shores (a local twin cities church) is offering a Bible camp this summer! This camp is a week long and includes outdoor activities and meaningful faith-building moments. The dates are:

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• Single Moms Camp - July 11-14
• 6th-8th Grade - July 14-19
• 9th-12th Grade - July 21-26
• Family Camp - July 26-28

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To learn more and register click below!

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Note: this camp is not affiliated with Hope Academy in any way, but we are just passing along the information to anyone who may be interested.

Kindergarten and 1st grade 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). They will be led by Dr. Darrell Gillespie and cover topics like sibling rivalry, tough conversations, community building and much more! Sign-up below for the time slot that works best for you to join each month (virtual, evening, or during the day). They will go from October - May. These are required monthly meetings for parents of Kindergarten and 1st grade students. Students do not need to attend. One or both parents may attend the sessions. Register below!

If you qualify for free/reduced meals, check out these great opportunities:

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• ‍Summer EBT cards: EBT cards will be available to all families who qualify for free/reduced meals. Please ensure your Application for Educational Benefits is on file with the school. Reach out to Janette Takata with any questions you may have, including eligibility.‍

• ‍Xfinify low-price internet: Xfinity is offering low-price internet to all families who qualify for free/reduced meals. Please reach out to Janette Takata if you have questions, including your eligibility, and for a letter of eligibility.

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Click below for more information!

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Get plugged in with other Hope Academy parents! We have several groups you can join:

Mom's Bible Study:
Wednesdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm at First Care/Odam building 2015 Chicago Ave. Light brunch is provided! Contact Michelle VanderVeen at 612-540-2009 or Katie Steck at 612-655-6279 for more information!

Men of Hope:
Join other Hope Academy Dad's at our Men of Hope Monthly huddles! The next meeting is Saturday, May 4th 10:30am-12:00pm at the Hope Academy Cafeteria. There will be donuts, coffee, juice, and snacks! Fathers and students are welcome!

Ministerio De Mujeres Hope:

Viernes a las 10:30 am en la oficina del ministerio familiar! Para mas informacion contacte Gloria Reyes: 612-540-2023 o gloriareyes@hopeschool.com.

Men's Latino Group:

¡Únase a nosotros en la oficina del ministerio familiar para un tiempo de compañerismo! Para más información llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al 612-703-6180.

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‍Make sure you’ve downloaded the SchoolPass app to mark any absences, tardies, or end of day transportation changes for your kids! Watch the video below for the 5 things you need to know about SchoolPass.

• Mark absences in the SchoolPass app by 10:00 am. This doesn't automatically make it an excused absence. It just communicates with the school so we don't text you.
• You can mark absences in advance if needed.
• All changes to dismissal plans need to be made in the app by 3:00 pm.
• 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.

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!