Last Saturday, the clock was spinning back in time as the SLHS gym was transformed to feel like the 80s. Great music, attire, games, food and most of all people were present as Hope celebrated all the "awesomeness" we have to offer kids, families and the community. There were two main goals for the event:

1) To provide a social event for the Hope community to gather and celebrate.
2) To raise $25,000 to support programs and scholarships at Hope.

Without a doubt, we nailed goal #1. Everyone in attendance had great feedback about all aspects of the evening. From the theme, decorations, food, and music; it was clear that people enjoyed themselves.

With goal #2, early returns show about $15,000 was raised at the event. Although this is below our target of $25,000 we are very grateful for everyone's generosity in support of the school. We have had lots of interest from parents who could not make the party, and even those that were there and missed an item, about how they can participate in various events. So, here is your chance!!! We would like to make these opportunities available to anyone interested to help us reach our goal. These are available on a first come, first serve basis! Please email Stephanie Jensen at mjandsj@comcast.net or Shari in the office, with questions or to reserve your spot.

*One item we would like to highlight is FREE DRESS FOR A WEEK! For only $50/child, you can make your kid's week by allowing them to ditch the uniform for the week of March 29th-April 2nd. To sweeten the deal – the teachers have agreed that if we reach 100 students ($5000 to go directly to the school) they will allow free dress EVERY Friday to ALL students for the rest of the school year!*

Thank you to everyone for supporting the event, and supporting Hope School!!!

GREAT opportunities still open for participation. Available on a first come, first serve basis!
Please email Stephanie Jensen at mjandsj@comcast.net with questions or to reserve your spot.

FISH & CHIPS IN THE PARK WITH MR. KAPELS - Hop on the school bus and join Hope’s athletic director for an action-packed afternoon at Juanita Park in Kirkland. After a fun afternoon of games in the park with nine other friends, walk across the street and enjoy a meal at the well-known Spud’s Fish & Chips restaurant! The lucky adventurers(first grade and older please,) will enjoy the fun after school on Wednesday, April 14th. $50 per student. 9 spots left!

SCHOOL BUS RIDE AND LATE PASS! - Your kids will love it when the school bus pulls up in front of your house on the morning of February 19th. After all of the passengers have been picked up, they will head down to Krispy Kreme for a breakfast they don’t get every day. This ride comes complete with an “excused” late pass! An after school ride home is not included. $50 per student. HURRY – ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!

“CANNONBALL” POOL PARTY – You won’t want to miss this summer splash!!! Join us at the Arbor Heights Swim & Tennis Club either Friday or Saturday night, the weekend of August 13th from 9:00 – 11:00 pm. You’ll enjoy an evening of swimming and summer fun under the stars. The boards will be open so bring your best cannonball form! Arbor Heights life guards will be on duty. (Date subject to confirmation of availability with AHSTC. Parents must attend with children and must be present in the pool with any child that is not an independent swimmer). Drinks and snacks will be provided for both young and older swimmers. $25 per family member. ROOM FOR OVER 100 CANNONBALLERS!

SELF PORTRAIT TILE ART CLASS - Come create your own character tile. You will be guided through the process of completing your own self portrait. Your masterpiece will then be fired and framed especially for you or for someone you love. Class to be held on Wednesday, March 17th from 3:15 – 5:15 pm in the multipurpose room. $50 per participant.

SKI LESSONS AT SUMMIT CENTRAL WITH COACH SHARMAN - Join this certified Mohan instructor on Saturday, February 27th for a day on the slopes. Fun instruction guaranteed! Lunch, snacks and cocoa included. Each skier will be responsible for their ticket purchase and cost of equipment rentals - if needed. $100 per student.

MOVIE & LUNCH WITH MRS. NEWTON - Purchase an afternoon of fun for your child with eighth grade teacher, Mrs. Newton. Lunch will be included. $50 per student. HURRY – ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!

WHAT’S THE BUZZ ABOUT? - Can you imagine what it is like to be inside a bee hive? Well, imagine no longer because after this experience you will be able to tell everyone all about it. Be ready to put on a white bee keeper suit and hunt for the queen bee at the Wallingford honey hives in Mr. Perkins backyard! After your one-of-a-kind observation you will enjoy grass-fed hamburgers and all the fixings under a grape arbor. Experience to be scheduled on a mutually-agreeable, warm day in June. Good for four curious adults or children. $50 per person. HURRY – ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!

UW FEVER WITH MISS TARABOCHIA! - Go Dawgs! Enjoy a fun afternoon this spring cheering on their choice of either Husky baseball or softball teams. Lunch at a favorite hot spot will be included. Transportation to and from West Seattle provided. $50 per student. HURRY – ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!

SUNSET SAIL - Enjoy a relaxing evening on the deck of a Catalina 30 Sailboat as you sail on Lake Union on Saturday June 19th. Drinks and appetizers provided. $100 per couple. HURRY – ONLY ROOM FOR 1 MORE COUPLE!

KNIT–IT–UP PARTY - Enjoy a relaxing evening at Seattle Yarn hanging out with girlfriends as you learn a new hobby or fine tune an old one. Wine and appetizers provided. May 2nd from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. $30 per knitter.

MATH MYSTERY PARTY - Let your kids join some mathematical fun and test out their skills! They are sure to have a fun afternoon of magic math-tricks, challenging math puzzles and party favors involving mathematical ideas. The party will be held after school on Friday, February 26th from 3:15 – 5:15 pm in the Multipurpose Room. This is geared for students in grades 4 to 8. Refreshments provided. $40 per student.

REDONDO BEACH SUNSET DINNER - Join your very own Hope teachers at the Norton’s Redondo Beach House on Puget Sound for a fabulous sunset dinner on Saturday, August 7th. Enjoy fresh-caught salmon and all the extras as you dine with your feet in the sand. Top off the evening with s’mores by the fire. $100 per couple.

FAMILY TREE QUILT SQUARE - If you like the handiwork of the 2nd graders and want your very own family tree completed just for you – you’ve got it! Karin Roney will create a square for you to give as a gift to someone special or to keep just for yourself. All you have to do is provide the names for the leaves and leave the rest to her. $50 per quilt block.

CHOCOLATE THEMED DINNER - Explore the exotic flavors of chocolate in this chocolate themed, multi course dinner provided by your own personal chef, Lisa Joseph. Start with eggplant, chocolate and goat cheese pizza as an appetizer. From there you will move on to a seasonal salad in a chocolate vinaigrette. Pork medallions in a port glaze served with roasted root vegetables in a cocoa and spice rub will be the main course and, of course, a sensational and very chocolaty dessert! Each person will receive handcrafted chocolate truffles to take home with them. Dinner to be on a mutually agreed- upon date at one couple’s home. $100 per couple.

GET IN SHAPE FOR SPRING - Join Drew deVry (B.S., ASCM), Owner and Head Trainer at Freedom Fitness Gym in Burien, for Spring Boot Camp. This indoor camp consists of 60-minute sessions, three times a week. Start your four week body transformation on March 1st and continue thru March 25th. Classes begin at 7:00 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Weekly nutrition guides are included. $100 per participant.

FREE DRESS FOR A WEEK – Make your kid's week by allowing them to ditch the uniform for the week of March 29th-April 2nd. $50 per student. To sweeten the deal – the teachers have agreed that if we reach 100 students ($5000 to go directly to the school) they will allow free dress EVERY Friday to ALL students for the rest of the school year!