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Hope Happenings

Special Re-Enrollment Promotion!

 

It’s almost time to re-enroll your child for next school year! Re-enrollment opens November 24 with a special promotion for families who complete both their re-enrollment form and deposit between November 24–December 5.

Families who complete re-enrollment during this window will receive a $50 discount and pay a deposit of only $25!

Re-enrollment includes two steps:


• Completing the re-enrollment form
• Paying the non-refundable deposit

Re-enrollment reserves your child’s spot for next year. If it’s missed, — your child’s spot may be offered to a new incoming student.

Need help or want to turn in your deposit in person? Parent-Teacher Conferences are a perfect time to stop by the Admissions table for assistance or to submit your deposit.

Questions? Contact us at admissions@hopeschool.org or 612-540-2013.

 

Schedule your Parent-Teacher Conference!

Parent Teacher Conferences sign-ups are NOW OPEN! Click the link below to schedule a time. Conferences are November 24-25th and are a required parent covenant event. As you sign up, remember:

  • If you have multiple students, sign up each student for their own time slot
  • If you have students in both lower school and upper school, please schedule your lower school student's time to go before any upper school students
  • It is optional for lower school students to come with their parents, but upper school students are required to come to the conference
  • There is NO SCHOOL during conferences

We look forward to seeing you!

Lower School Spirit Week is 11/17-11/21

Get ready for Spirit Week at Hope Academy! Next week, students are invited to show their school spirit by dressing up for each themed day. Students may be out of uniform if they are participating in the dress-up theme for that day.

Here are the themes for each day:

  • Monday, November 17th: Sports/Favorite Team Day – Wear sports gear or a jersey from your favorite team!
  • Tuesday, November 18th: Christmas Day – Dress in Christmas-themed clothes like Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, and more.
  • Wednesday, November 19th: Favorite Teacher/Staff Day – Dress like your favorite Hope Academy teacher or staff member!
  • Thursday, November 20th: Seasons Day – Dress as if you’re in your favorite season! (Think sunglasses and a sunhat for summer, rain boots for spring, or a puffy coat for winter.)
  • Friday, November 21st: Team Color Day – Wear your team’s color! Students will find out their color on November 14.

New Safety Requirement: Background Checks for Classroom Visitors

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. Background checks must be completed every year.

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.

The Parent Ambassadors need you on November 24! 

The Parent Ambassadors need you on November 24! The Parent Ambassadors are coordinating an evening taco bar meal for the teachers and staff to fuel them through their parent teacher conferences. If you'd like to participate or donate click below.

There are opportunities for setting up, serving, tearing down, cooking, buying supplies or donating funds to purchase items. There are a lot of slots to fill so feel free to sign up for more than one! Plan to drop off food at the main door of Hope Academy on Monday 11/24 between 11am - 3:45pm. Thanks so much in advance for serving our teachers and staff this way!

Food Assistance

In times of uncertainty and change, we hope and trust in the Lord’s care of all our families and staff. You are all precious to Him and precious to us. We are grateful for the organizations and individuals who are eager to be Jesus' hands and feet, especially when the need is great.

The following organizations are not associated with Hope Academy, but we are providing this information in the hope that the good work they do might be a valuable resource to some in our community.

The Open Door Food Pantry

3000 Ames Crossing Rd, Eagan

651-686-0787

Second Harvest Heartland

7101 Winnetka Ave N, Brooklyn Park

866-844-3663

2harvest.org/find-food

Community Emergency Assistance Program Brooklyn Center

763-566-9600

Jericho Road Ministries

1628 E 33rd St and 1118 8th St S, Minneapolis

612-455-1193

Groveland Food Shelf

1900 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis

612-871-0277

Loaves and Fishes

Various locations

612-377-9810

Haven Community Food Pantry – Sanctuary Covenant Church

710 W Broadway, Minneapolis

612-489-6001

No School November 26-28

There will be NO SCHOOL Wednesday, November 26- Friday, November 28 due to Thanksgiving. Enjoy your time off!

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Click below to see the menus for November!

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

Youth Basketball Sign-ups are Open!

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.

K-3rd grade: Saturday Skills Camp

  • Camps will begin in early January
  • These camps will be run by our high school players and coaches 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

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 coach.
  • For more details and sign ups click here

Senior Tributes & Photos

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.

2025-26 Basketball Season Info (8th-12th grade)

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

  • Girls tryouts-Monday Nov 10th
  • Boys tryouts- Monday Nov 17th

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 3 years. 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

Join a Hope Academy Parent Group!

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:

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!

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:

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.

Kindergarten Parent Groups

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!

Upcoming dates: Tuesday, December 2nd & Wednesday, December 3rd (zoom).

Reminder: Lower School Uniform Policy

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.

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.

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).

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

Check grades in Power School!

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

Parent Pick-up & Drop off Reminders

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

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.

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

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

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

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