N ew  H ope  F or  Y our  Information

UPCOMING EVENTS

10/29: Children's Day at NHA

10/30: UMD presentation for HS @ 7 pm

10/31: End of First Quarter

11/1:   Harvest Festival

11/5:   "Walk for the Homeless" Walkathon

11/8:   NHA Orientation & Tour @ 10 am

CHILDREN'S DAY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH

NO ACADEMICS

Wednesday, October 29, is a Unification Church Holy day called Children's Day.  Out of respect for the founding families at New Hope, the PreK3-12^th will have a celebratory, non-academic day.  Families may choose to send their children to school or keep them home on that day.

Children's Day honors "One Family of God's People"; God as the Parent of mankind; the position of children within the family and the effort to fulfill our potential as God's sons and daughters.

An all school morning service is held for all grades PreK3-12^th, from 9:00-9:30 in the Multipurpose Room.  It is followed by a celebratory day of games, sports and fun.

A Korean lunch of Bulgogi (Korean Marinated Beef), rice, salad, kim chee (spicy hot red peppered cabbage) and cupcakes will be available for $4.00 for children ages 3-9, and $6.00 for ages 10-adult.  Please sign up and pay, in the office, no later than Wednesday, October 29.  Parents are invited to join their children for lunch or morning service to celebrate "Children's Day". Parent volunteers to help with class games or cooking are greatly appreciated.  Call the office for details.

ADOPT AN INFANT SIMULATOR

The Health Department at New Hope Academy will be sponsoring an adoption program for Infant Simulators.  In a constant effort to enhance the health curriculum we are introducing a child care/responsibility section.   Simulators will be programmed by instructors for different behaviors at preset times.  Our hope is that this will give students a more realistic view of parenthood and reduce any chances of pre-marital pregnancies.  These simulators will be the property of New Hope Academy and will remain on the schools premises when not in use. 

If you are interested in donating to this exciting new program please contact Carol Crenshaw @ 301-459-7311 ext 3008.  The cost of an infant simulator is  $272. Your donation will be tax deductible.  All checks should be made payable to New Hope Academy with a notation in the memo stating it is a donation to the Health Department.  Families that donate a simulator will also be able to name it! If you are unable to donate a simulator to the school please consider making a charitable contribution to this excellent cause.   

 MARTIAL ARTS REGISTRATION

 
Martial Arts Registration is now open.  Please return your registration form along with the necessary fees to the Main Office.  Classes will begin in November.

COLLEGE MEETING FOR GRADES 9-12

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30^th

There will be a Financial Aid meeting on Thursday, October 30^th at 7:00 pm there will be a presentation by an Admissions  Counselor at the University of Maryland regarding the application process and criteria for placement at UMD. High School parents and students are strongly encouraged to attend.

HARVEST FESTIVAL, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1^ST

NHA's Annual Harvest Festival will be Saturday, November 1^st from 11 am - 3 pm.  Volunteers will be needed.  Parents please contact your student's teacher if you are interested.

 "WALK FOR THE HOMELESS" WALKATHON

NHA  will be hosting a "Walk for the Homeless" Fundraiser to raise money to support the Emory Beacon of Light of the D.C. Metro Area.  Corporate sponsors will donate funds for each student that participates.  In order for students to participate they must return their parent permission forms.  Parents, please make sure the forms are returned no later than the date of the event.  Community Service hours will be given to older students, 7-12^th, who participate.

NHA ORIENTATION & TOUR, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8^TH

Join us on Saturday, November 8^th for an Orientation and Tour given by the principal for prospective families.  The orientation will begin promptly at 10:00 am. We encourage current families to invite friends to attend who are looking for a new school for their children.  Don't forget to provide your friends with a NHA introductory card (located in the Main office or on the radiator in the lobby) with your name, which will entitle you to a 5% tuition rebate for the first year if they enroll.

COLLEGE FAIR FIELD TRIP FOR GRADES 10-12

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12^TH

On Wednesday, November 12^th, 2008, grades 10-12 will attend the college fair at the Baltimore Convention Center. 

WISH LIST

New Hope classes are looking for a few good items that families may no longer be using, including:

TV's                    VCR's

DVD's                  boom boxes (tapes & CD)

Golf bags            Tennis rackets

Acoustic guitars 

Brass & woodwind instruments