N ew  H ope  F or  Y our  Information

UPCOMING EVENTS

12-11:  PTA meeting @ 6:15

12-12:  Holiday Bazaar 1:30 pm-7:00 pm

           Book Fair Sneak-A-Peek 3:30-6:00 pm

           Pinocchio Auditions @ 4 pm

12-13:  Pinocchio Auditions @ 10 am

           Karate/Martial Arts Tournament

12/15-18: Book Fair

12-17: Winter Performance: 6-12^th @ 7:00 pm

12-18: Winter Performance:PK-5^th @ 5:30 pm

12-19: Last Day of school before break

12/22-1/2: Holiday Break

1/5: School resumes

       PTA MEETING

The PTA will have their monthly meeting, Thursday, December 11^th at 6:15 pm. The Parent Mixer has been rescheduled for January.  (Date TBA) 

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12^TH

NHA will be hosting our Annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, December 12^th from 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm.  This is a great opportunity to find unique gifts at reasonable prices without having to deal with the holiday rush.  Students will have the opportunity to shop for their families in advance.  This event is open to everyone!

BOOK FAIR SNEAK-A-PEEK

 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12^TH

Students, parents and friends are welcomed at NHA's Annual Book Fair.  The Book Fair will be open from Monday, December 15^th until Friday, December 18^th.  There will be a special Sneak-A-Peek on Friday, December 12^th from 3:30 pm until  6:00 pm.  It will be held in the Founders room.  Volunteers are needed.  If interested please contact Carol Crenshaw in the Main Office. 

HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES

DECEMBER 17^TH -18^TH

It's that time of year!  NHA holiday performances are here.  Students in grades 6-12 will perform on Wednesday, December 17^th at 7:00 pm.  Students in PreK-5^th will perform on Thursday, December 18^th at 5:30 pm. 

HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE DINNERS

 ON SALE NOW!!!

The 9^th grade class is sponsoring a dinner program on the nights of the holiday performances.  Pre-order your lasagna or vegetable lasagna dinners after-school to guarantee your meal. 

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LOGS

GRADES 5-8

Practice logs must be turned into Mr. Andert every week for grades 5-8 Instrumental Music.  Parents are to sign the bottom of the log.  The amount of time to practice and the assignment will be listed on each log.  

WINTER HOLIDAY BREAK

DECEMBER 22^ND - JANUARY 2^ND

NHA will be closed from Monday, Dec. 22^nd  thru Friday, January 2^nd for the Winter holiday break.  School will resume on Monday, January 5^th, 2009. 

NEW HOPE BOARD CHALLENGE FUND DONATION PROGRAM

The members of the NHA Board of Directors have agreed to match dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 in donations made by parents or staff. These matching funds will be personal donations made by individual board members.

 After our discussions at the recent Parent Meeting, the Board agreed not to raise tuition for the 2009-2010 school year. That was due to the positive support of parents both to make an effort to recruit new students and to consider a tax-deductible donation to NHA.

The usual tuition increase is $300 each year. Please consider a tax-deductible donation of that amount, more if possible. All donations will be greatly appreciated. Donations made by December 31, 2008 can be credited as an itemized deduction on your 2008 taxes. 

Thank you for considering this special donation to your child's school at this time.

Sincerely,

New Hope Academy Board of Directors

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COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY!

PG County Police Department Community Services Division is seeking assistance on any day between Wed. Dec. 10^th to pack 2000 food baskets for delivery to homes of senior citizens and needy families.  Families report to Bunker Hill Fire Station #55, 3716 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD 20722 between 9 am and 3:30 pm. Assistance is also needed to bundle toys for over 500 needy families on Dec. 18^th & 19^th  To volunteer, report to Police Headquarters, 7600 Barlowe Road, Palmer Park, MD 20785.  For more info, contact Joyce Beck at 301-772-4402 or cell: 240-286-2620. and Wed. Dec. 17 starting at 10 am.

RE-REGISTRATION PACKETS BEING SENT HOME

Re-registration will go home today with grades Pk-7^th (8^th-11^th will be mailed). Papers are due in the office to reserve your child's place for the Sept. '09 - June '10 school year by Friday,January 23^rd along with a re-registration fee of $75 ($35 for preschool).  After Jan. 23^rd, re-registration fees increase to $100 (for preschool $50).  Your child will be competing for placement with all new families who are currently applying. 

NHA ORIENTATION & TOUR

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10^TH

Join us on Saturday, January 10^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.