October Newsletter
As we enter the month of October, we are beginning to experience a change in the weather. Mornings especially are cooler and we shall soon see the appearance of the beautiful autumn foliage. Take a family drive!
We wish to thank everyone who attended our Back-to-School Night this past Friday. Fifty-six percent of our families were represented. We look forward to a good collaborative relationship with you throughout this year. We invite you to be part of New Hope’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) whose first meeting will be sometime in November. In addition, thank you for volunteering to help us in some of our school’s activities. We will be in touch with you about these.
On Thursday, Oct. 6, will be Picture Day when individual, class, and whole school photos will be taken of the students. Be sure your child is dressed extra nice that day.
Next Friday at our monthly assembly we have invited a truly awesome speaker; in fact, his name is Cam F. Awesome! He is a former boxer and motivational speaker who will be speaking on the topic “If you can fail without being discouraged, success is inevitable.” Parents are also welcome starting at 9:30 am.
At the same time, we will be kicking off our first service project of the year—a clothing drive. Please bring in old (but in good condition) shirts, pants, hats, gloves, coats, blankets, shoes, sweaters, sweatshirts, etc., and drop them off in a box that will be in the hallway starting Monday, Oct. 3. The clothing will be given to St. Peter’s Haven for distribution to needy families.
October is a month for celebrating Self-Control. This is the virtue that calls us to control our passions, push ourselves, and—through such efforts—ultimately free ourselves to realize our full potential. Please note that throughout the year we will be announcing our Students of the Month at our monthly assemblies.
As you know, our first field trip of the year, apple picking, will be on Friday, Oct. 14. Also, we plan to have our schoolwide Harvest Festival on Friday, Oct. 28, 1:00-3:00 pm. Children are welcome to come in Halloween costumes for that day (but not too scary!). Parents also are welcome to come and support either event.
Let’s have a great autumn together!
New Hope School Staff
“To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.”
Eleanor Roosevelt