January 5, 2012 Newsletter

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Marsha Grush

2012 AUCTION REQUEST:

Any “Reach for the Stars Auction” items purchased or obtained over the holidays should be brought into the office ASAP! If you would like a tax deduction, please fill out a donor form located in the office. If not, please fill out the small slip (also in the office) with the needed information about your donated item(s). Be sure to clarify if an item is for a class basket or the main auction. Please keep on shopping and/or obtaining donations! We are in great need of items!

Also, this year is a fun western theme. If you have any pint-sized mason jars you would like to donate or could let the auction committee use for the night of the event, please bring them in as well.

8TH GRADE DINNER:

Eighth graders and their families are invited to our “Making High School Count” dinner and program on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 6:30pm. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. More information will be coming soon.

XCHANGE PROGRAM:

Visit www.newhopechristian.net/xchange and check out this exciting program. There are gift cards available for so many places. These can be used for everyday purchases like groceries and gas or for gift-giving. It’s a win-win situation for you and for the school because you get to spend exactly what you paid AND New Hope receives a percentage from each gift card!!! If you haven’t ordered any yet, get involved and order yours today!

RESULTS OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS’ PARTICIPATION IN THE 2011 1A HOOPS CLASSIC TOURNAMENT IN PORTLAND LAST WEEK:

Our boys’ team finished in 2nd place. Sophomore Austin Abbott was named to the All-Tournament Team. Our girls’ team finished in 4th place. Congratulations to both teams and to Austin!!!

WARRIOR WHITEOUT:

Come wearing white to the first home games of the league season on Saturday, January 14th. Boys’ JV @ 4:30, Girls’ Varsity @ 6:00, and Boys’ Varsity @ 7:30. WE>ME shirts are available for sale in the Student Store for $8 if you are needing a cool whiteout shirt. Let’s start out this season with a packed crowd all wearing white!

A NOTE FROM OUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR:

Hi everyone! Our high school boys’ and girls’ basketball teams are off to a great year. It is very appreciated that the School Board lowered the fees for participation. However, because of the cost involved with these team sports, we are highly dependent on additional money coming in, like gate fees and concessions. Parents, especially, if you like the lower fees, “PLEASE, PLEASE” volunteer to help Sharon with concessions. She cannot do this alone. Thank you to Coach Lowell for putting up the $4000 to cover our teams’ expenses to the Klamath Falls and Portland tournaments during Christmas break. I do not think that we fully understand what it takes, in both time and money, to keep our teams competitive. When we are competitive, it is a positive for New Hope Christian School throughout the state of Oregon.

I do want to apologize to our middle school parents for not getting the information out about the start of the girls’ basketball practice. It is our strong desire to keep parents informed about what we are doing, and we’ll try harder to do that. Our middle school basketball schedule is still being adjusted and will be posted before long. The first game is Tuesday, Jan. 17th, at Harvest Baptist. We need to have a parent step forward to schedule rides for our away games so this burden does not fall on the coaches. Let Mrs. Grush know if you would be willing to do this.

Thank you for being a great part of our Warrior Nation sports programs! God bless all of you.
Phil Stephens
Athletic Director

SCHOOL CLOSURE OR 2-HOUR DELAY INFO:

In case of school closure or a 2-hour delay due to inclement weather or other unforeseeable event, we will post the announcement to our website as well as have it announced on local TV and radio stations.

NH FINANCIAL RECORDS AVAILABLE IN OFFICE:

Our NH financial records are in a binder in the office for those who would want to view them.

EVERYDAY PARKING AT NEW HOPE:

The upper parking lot off of New Hope Rd. is reserved for handicapped, senior citizen, and faculty parking. Parents, please drop off and pick up your children in the lower parking lot off of Hidden Valley Rd. The lower parking lot is for visitor and student parking.

Due to the damage to our track and drainage pipe from vehicles driving on them, as well as blocking the fire lane behind the gym, we are unable to park in that area. Please plan on parking in the lower parking lot off of Hidden Valley Rd. when you visit the school.

ATHLETIC CALENDAR:

The schedule of basketball games is always subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check out the Athletic Calendar at http://www.newhopechristian.net/athletics/athletic-calendar. Middle school girls’ games will be added soon.

STILL LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES:

We need homes for a couple boys who would like to come to NH this month. If you are interested in hosting or would like more information, please contact Diana Hale through the web site contact form.

BOX TOPS/SOUP LABELS CONTEST:

The 2nd Box Tops and Campbell Labels contest of this year ends tomorrow, January 6th! The class that turns in the most will earn a class party. Make sure they are put into a baggie or envelope marked with student’s name/grade and turned into the office.

Here is a website that details the products that have eligible Box Tops:
http://www.boxtops4education.com/Image.aspx?id=3878

Labels for Education website:
http://www.labelsforeducation.com/

WARRIOR NATION STATION NEWS:

The Warrior Nation Station is now selling balloons. They have birthday balloons, colored balloons, polka dot balloons, and many more! If you would like to order a balloon to be delivered to your child, please contact Mrs. Hillier through the web site contact form. The cost is $1 for just a balloon, $2 if balloon is tied to a candy bar, or $3 if tied to a bag of small candy.

JOE’S CLOTHES:

Through the month of January, we are continuing our support of Joe’s Place by collecting coats (gently used), hats, gloves, and socks for the ministry to homeless teenagers in Grants Pass. There is a collection box on the breezeway.

SPIRIT WEEK:

Spirit Week will be January 23rd-27th. The following is a description of the days for those who want to start preparing ahead of time! Any questions, please contact Patti Hillier through the web site contact form. Please be sure that all costumes adhere to the school dress code.

**Monday, 1/23-Gender Defender Day: Girls are to defend by dressing very feminine, girly, or any costume befitting a young lady. Some examples are a princess, a nurse/doctor, soccer player, homemaker, or teacher. Boys are to defend by dressing manly, gentlemanly, or any costume befitting a young man. Some examples are football player, logger, business man, or formal dress.

**Tuesday, 1/24-Tacky Tourist Day: Pick a vacation destination and dress according to their culture. For example: Hawaiian, Alaskan, Scottish, Austrian, etc.

**Wednesday, 1/25-Warrior Day: Dress as a Warrior from any time period. For example: Medieval, Indian, or Prayer Warrior.

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