Hope Happenings

Youth basketball sign-ups are now open for students grades K-7th! Practices and sign-ups differ based on your child's grade. Please read the information below and register with your child's corresponding grade.

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K-3rd grade: Saturday Skills Camp

• Camps will begin in early January
• These camps will be run by our high school players and couches on 4-5 Saturday mornings in January and February
• Exact Dates will be sent once all registration is completed
• Registration closes November 10th
• For more details and sign-ups click here

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4th-7th grade: Leagues

• These grades will be forming teams through the Minneapolis Parks & Rec Leagues
• Practives should start Mid-December depending on when we can fill all volunteer coaching needs
• We are in great need of volunteer parent coaches! Please indicate on the sign up form if you are interested in being a parent couch.

• For more details and sign ups click here

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There will be NO SCHOOL Tuesday, November 4th due to records day. Enjoy your day off!

Save the date for Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 24-25th. Conferences is a time we set a part for you to connect with a teacher to talk about your student's academic progress, as well as victories or concerns. More details and sign ups coming next week!

High School Night Of on Monday, November 3rd! This event is led by student leadership. Details of the event will be communicated to your student directly.

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Student that are attending will stay at Hope Academy after school is dismissed. Please pick your student at 9:15pm at the Upper School carline lot (located off of Park Ave in the courtyard near the fountains).

Senior tributes and photos are due Monday, December 1!  This will photo and note will be what is featured in our yearbook. If a senior portrait is not uploaded by that date, your student’s JPIX school photo will be used instead (if available). We encourage you to schedule your photos soon so your photographer has time to prepare the image for submission. Students may choose their own photographer or use their school photo from picture day.

Please read the following instructions carefully to ensure your student’s portrait is included in the yearbook:

Portraits must be submitted in JPEG format, at 300 DPI or higher, and must be a vertical head-and-shoulder shot (horizontal photos will not be accepted). Backgrounds should be simple or neutral, though outdoor photos are allowed. The file size must not exceed 50 MB.

To upload your portrait, click here and follow the on-screen steps. You’ll be asked to enter your contact information, verify your email, and tag the image with the student’s first name, last name, and grade. Once submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email from donotreply@jostens.com (please check your junk or spam folder if it doesn’t appear in your inbox).

For senior tributes, please see the form below. Click here to create an account, upload a childhood photo, and share a brieftribute to your senior. If you have any questions, contact Sara Gidey at 612-540-2044 or reach out to Jostens directly.

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To ensure the safety of all students, any parent who wishes to enter a classroom during the school day (for volunteering, events, birthdays, chaperoning, lunch visits, etc.) must first complete a free background check at the front desk. Please bring a photo ID to complete this process as soon as possible. The background check must be completed 48 hours before your visit.

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Effective immediately:

• Parents will not be permitted to a classroom during school hours without a completed background check.
• While in the classroom, parents must remain within the line of sight of teaching staff.
• Example: To join your student for a birthday, the background check must be completed in advance. Otherwise, staff will deliver items to the classroom.

We appreciate your partnership in keeping our school safe and welcoming for every child.

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We’re excited to share that construction on our new 3rd Gym has begun! This phase involves the arrival of a large crane, steel beams, and roof trusses, which will cause some temporary changes.

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Here’s what you need to know:

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Parking Lot Closures

• Both visitor parking lots (main entrance lot and teen challenge lot) will remain closed this week.
• The parking ramp will remain open with the ramp arms up, and all visitors will still have pedestrian access to the 710 entrance by crossing 24th Street.

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Stay tuned for updates!

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Basketball season is right around the corner! Interested in playing Basketball this winter? Note the imortant dates below:

• Girls captains practices start October 27th 4:30-6pm.
• Boys captains practices start November 3rd 4:30-6pm.
• Girls tryouts-Monday Nov 10th
• Boys tryouts- Monday Nov 17th

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All communication, dates and details are run through our Team Snap Accounts. You must have an updated sports physical to come to the first day of official practice/tryouts. These are good for 3ys. The link for the form is here or stop by the athletic office. Don't wait until the last minute! If you have a returning player, they will be notified them if they need a new one. For more questions or to be added to TeamSnap, please email Heather Timm. Heathertimm@hopeschool.org

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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.
Next Meeting: Saturday, November 1, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. If you would like to recieve text reminders about upcoming Men of Hope events, opt in here!

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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.

Además, te invitamos a nuestro Almuerzo de Navidad el sábado 6 de diciembre a las 11:30 a.m., con alabanzas, predicación y un intercambio de regalos.

Más información:

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

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Moms’ Bible Study
The Hope Academy mom's Bible Study meets weekly on Wednesdays, 10am -12pm. 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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Click below to see the menus for October!

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

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Kindergarten parents: Join us for monthly parent groups! These are required groups that meet the first Tuesday of the month for an hour at Hope Academy or virtually on the first Wednesday of the month. 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. Sign up below!

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Upcoming dates: Monday, November 3rd & Wednesday, November 5th (zoom)

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Please note: We do not yet have translation for these classes. If you are in need of translation, we will be announcing the class times for Spanish speaking families soon. Thank you for your patience!

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At Hope Academy, our school uniform reflects unity, belonging, and a commitment to excellence. Wearing the correct uniform each day communicates a readiness to learn and fosters community.

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This year, we want to emphasize one area in particular: shoes. For Lower School students. As stated in the Lower School Parent Handbook, students must wear solid black athletic shoes every day. Please see the attached Uniform Flyer for details and images.

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We recognize that this has been a challenge in the past, and that enforcement has not always been consistent over the years. Moving forward, we will be more intentional in upholding this standard. To support families, we are providing a grace period. All Lower School students must have the correct all black athletic shoes by Monday, January 5, 2026 (the first day after Christmas break).

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We appreciate your partnership as we work together to uphold consistent expectations for all students.

Updated grades for your student are ready for you every tuesday! Click below to check your student's grades.

As we enter a new school year, please read below as a reminder of what each entrance is for:

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Peavey Doors (22nd St.): This entrance is 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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Chicago Ave Entrance: This entrance is for bus drop off ONLY. There is NO entry through this door other than busing.

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

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South Loop: All Upper School Students exit the school through the South Loop for Parent Pick-up ONLY.

Be sure to save these numbers in your contact list:

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Save 67587 as "Hope Academy" for:

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• Hope Happenings & parent announcements
• Important reminders and updates

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Save 443-842-7197 as "SchoolPass" for:

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• Event QR codes for event sign-in

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