Hope Happenings

Parent-Teacher Conferences are November 23-24! Please click the button below to schedule your time. This is a required parent covenant event.

• Upper school students are required to attend their conference, but we kindly ask that lower school students and their siblings stay home.
• Sign up each student for their own time slot, even if they are in the same grade.
• Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to your conference to allow time to check-in
• There is NO SCHOOL during conferences

There will be NO SCHOOL Tuesday, November 3rd due to Staff Development.

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Also, there will be no school next Friday, November 13th due to Records Day.

Join us for the Pathways Fair tonight, November 2nd, 6-8pm! This is a great opportunity to look at multiple pathway options after high school all in one place. You and your student will have the opportunity to talk with our partner colleges, military branches, and local organizations that offer apprenticeships, work opportunities, trades options and more. All 9th–12th grade students and families are encouraged to attend.

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Details:

• 6-7pm - Open house: meet representatives from various colleges, US Military, and local trade, apprenticeships, and workforce organizations.
• 7-8pm: Presentation by national college expert Cozy Wittman
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Click below to see the breakfast and lunch menus for November!

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Youth basketball registration is now open! Please use the links below to register your student(s) for the correct grade group.. Complete one form per student. Students must be registered before attending any practices, games, or camps. Full details are available at the link for each program.

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Youth Basketball League (Grades 4-7)

• Teams form in November, practices begin mid-December or January, and games start in January.
• Fee: $35.‍
• Volunteer coaches are needed! Teams can’t practice without one, so if you can help, please answer question #10 on the form.‍
• Click here for 4th-7th grade details and registration.

Saturday Skills Camps (Grades K-3)

• ‍‍Camps run 4-5 Saturday mornings in January and February and are led by our high school players and coaches.
• Spots are limited, so register early.
• Fee: $35.‍
• Click here for K-3rd grade details and registration.

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Questions? Email Mrs. Timm at heathertimm@hopeschool.org.

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High School Basketball Is Coming Soon for grades 8-12! Below are a few details about the upcoming season:

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Captains' Practices / Open Gym:

Captains' practices and open gym for both boys and girls begin Monday, November 2nd. All interested students are welcome to attend. Details, times, and days will be posted in Team Snap.

First Day of Official Practices / Tryouts:

• Girls: Monday, November 16th
• Boys: Monday, November 23rd

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Please note that every athlete needs a current Minnesota State High School League sports physical on file to attend the first day of the season. Physicals are valid for 3 years. You can access the Sport Qualifying Physical Examination Form below.

Additionally, most communication for the season is sent through Team Snap. To be added to a basketball Team Snap, email Mrs. Timm at heathertimm@hopeschool.org or send her a Teams message. Contact her with any questions as well.

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GO LIONS!

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On November 10th, Hope Academy will be hosting our annual Evening of Hope Gala. This is a special evening where we invite hundreds of partners and guests to Hope Academy, and we need your help to make it a success! You can help by signing up to volunteer or by donating items we need. Your support counts toward your Covenant Agreement with Family Ministry. Please sign up using the link below.

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Thank you for your generosity and for being part of our community! If you have any questions, please contact Susana Espinosa de Sygulla at 612-721-6294.

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At Hope Academy, we have a number of groups for parents to connect, grow, and encourage one another. We invite you to join one of our parent groups this fall:

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Men of Hope
Join other Hope Academy dads for our monthly Men of Hope Huddles! This is a time of fellowship led by Mr. Bugg and Dr. G. Fathers and students are welcome. Join them on the first Saturday of every month, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

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Mujeres de Esperanza (Estudio Bíblico de Mujeres Latinas)
Únete a nosotras cada viernes a las 10:00 a.m. para un tiempo de estudio bíblico, oración y compañerismo. Después compartimos un refrigerio y fortalecemos nuestra fe y comunidad como mujeres latinas.

Más información:

• Gloria Reyes: 612-703-6180
• Vilma Barrera: 612-540-2039

Moms Bible Study
The Hope Academy moms Bible Study meets weekly on Wednesdays, 10 -11am! It’s a welcoming space to grow in faith, ask questions, and connect with others on the journey. For more information, reach out to Danielle Svobodny at DanielleSvobodny@hopeschool.org.

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