Hope Happenings

Exciting news! There will be new Middle School and High School uniforms for the 2024-25 school year! Click below to view the new uniform flyer.

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There will be a one year transition period in which 7-11 grade students may wear either uniform (old or new) in the 2024-25 school year. If you are a current 6th grader (in the school year 2023-24) you may wear either uniform through 8th grade.

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If interested, a limited amount of the discontinued uniforms will be available for sale at Hope Academy for a discounted price beginning in June (reminder that these may only be reused for one more year). They will be available for sale in the main office during 12:30-3:30pm of summer session days (June 10-July 3).

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Note: Donald's Uniform has a sale in June for 20% off June 1-10 and 15% off June 11-30th. This would be a great time to purchase your new uniform!

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Summer Session is right around the corner! Summer Session is June 10- July 3rd. Click the flyer below for more details!

The non-profit organization "Feed My Starving Children" will set up in the Lower Gym for a few select days this June. Staff, students, parents, and friends are all invited to participate! This is an opportunity to pack meals that are then sent around the world to those who are in need. The dates are:

• Monday, June 17th at 6pm-8pm
• Tuesday June 18th at 1pm-3pm or 5pm-7pm

Anyone is welcome to come, so bring any family or friends! Click below to register!

Hope wants to hear from you! If you have not done so already, please click below to complete the parent survey. We value your feedback!

Please join us for Hope Academy's production of Beauty and the Beast! This production will be held at North Central University on May 17, 18, and 19. Click below for more information and to purchase your ticket!

The school year is coming to a close, which means we have some exciting events coming up!

• 8th Grade Ceremony: Wednesday, May 29th at 8:00am. Light breakfast will be available! 8th graders and their families are invited to attend!
• 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony: Wednesday, May 29th at 3:15pm. 5th graders and their families are invited!
• Acorn to Oaks: Thursday, May 30th at 3:00pm. There will be a small reception after the program with treats and photos! Kindergartners, Seniors, and their families are welcome to come!
• High School Graduation: Saturday, June 1st at 6:00-8:00pm. Each senior will have 15 tickets to hand out to family and friends. Please reach out to the US office for additional questions.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Parents of graduating seniors, your are invited to Senior Dinner on Thursday May 23rd! Please join us for a time of food, fellowship and memorable tributes to each student. This is a special time to celebrate and honor the Class of 2024 and their Parents. We ask that only Parent(s) and the Graduate attend, no other children please. There will be free parking available in our ramp. The dress code for this event is semi-formal. Please RSVP below (only once per Graduate) by May 15th. If additional accommodations need to be made, please contact Lisa Casa De Calvo at: lisacasadecalvo@hopeschool.org

The 8th grade Valleyfair day is Wednesday, May 29th! The 8th grade ceremony will take place beforehand from 8-9am. Families are invited to attend the ceremony. A continental breakfast will be served, and it will be held in the Upper Gym. The parking ramp will be open for your convenience. We hope to see you there!

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Permissions slips should be filled out before the trip. The permission slip can be accessed by clicking below. It was also emailed to all 8th grade parents. This year the school received free Valleyfair tickets so there will be no cost to families! Reminder: The school dress code still applies for Valleyfair. Shorts must be longer than fingertip length, no spaghetti strap tank tops, and appropriate swim wear must be brought. There will be water rides available so make sure to dress accordingly!

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 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.

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.

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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‍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!