WELCOME BACK!
The staff would will like to welcome our old and new families to another year at New Hope Academy! MANDATORY NEW PARENT ORIENTATIONThursday, September 11th
On Thursday, September 11th, there will be a mandatory meeting for all New Parents. The
meeting will be in the Multipurpose Room. Our school policy handbook
will be reviewed. If you have a copy, please bring it in with you. Otherwise, extra copies will be available. This orientation will go over school philosophy, policy and procedure and will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. & end by 9:00p.m. Adults Only Please. MANDATORY BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTS New Hope Academy will have a mandatory Back to School Night forgrades PreK3-5th on Thursday, September 18, from 7:00-9:00 pm. A second night will be held on Tuesday, September 23, from 7:00-9:30 p.m. for 6th -12th grades. The
meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi-purpose room with
a brief PTA general meeting, followed by several sessions where parents
attend their children's classes to meet the teachers. The teachers
will make presentations regarding homework, curriculum, communication,
fieldtrips discipline etc. and answer any questions. Specialty
teachers will also be on hand in the Multipurpose Room. Adults Only Please. This is not a night for children to attend. NHA FYI UPDATES EVERY WEEK
Parents, please look out for the latest updates regarding our school every week. FYIs will be sent home mostly on Tuesday' s with your student. It will also be emailed. Please verify that your information is current with the school to ensure you receive all updates. PARKING LOT ETIQUETTE All drivers are reminded that when you enter the parking lot please reduce your speed to 10 mph and follow all rules: · Do not turn left into the ONE-WAY drive (before the islands) as you enter the driveway · If you wish to park in the slots facing Varnum Street, please drive all the way around the parking lot to enter them. · Do not leave your vehicles parked in the kiss & ride lane for any reason · If you need to enter the building for any reason, park in the parking spaces · Do not leave small children unattended in the vehicle while you enter the building · Do not park in the drive through lanes · Do not allow children to exit vehicles in the drive thru lanes, only in the kiss & ride lane
IMMUNIZATIONS, PICK-UP & EMERGENCY FORMS DUEImmunization records, pick-up and emergency forms are due immediately in the Main Office. If your child's immunizations need to be updated, we must have the forms no later than Tuesday, September 23rd. In accordance with Maryland state law students are not permitted in school after 21 days without current immunizations. "NEW HOPE NEEDS YOUR HELP" SUBSTITUTES
We are in serious need of substitutes. A B.A. or previous substituting experience is preferred for those wishing to sub for teachers for K-12. It pays $10.00 an hour. Subs are needed as well for preschool, elementary aides, after care and office. This pays $7.50 per hour. Please contact the office to set up an appointment to meet with Principal Joy Morrow if you have an interest. LATE ARRIVALS & ABSENCESStudents that are tardy must sign in at the main office before going to class. Students should arrive at 8:30. You are considered late for school at 8:40 a.m. If a student is tardy five times, a detention will be issued and placed on the students record. If you do not report to the office you are absent, which will reflect on your records. If your child is going to be absent, please notify the office at 301-459-7311. DROP-IN EARLY CARE & LATE CARE CHARGESPlease be aware that K-12th grade
students who arrive before 8:15 a.m. will be charged for "drop-in"
early care, unless they are signed up for Early Care. Families who
need to use early care or after care regularly, once or twice a week,
can arrange to do so for a nominal fee, thus avoiding the higher
"drop-in" rate. Contact the main office to make this arrangement. SCHOOL PICTURES NEXT WEEK September 18th and 19th
Students will be taking their school photos next week. Students may choose to bring a change of clothes. (For younger students - they must be able to change on their own. The
teacher will not be able to assist each child.) They will be allowed to
change when it is their scheduled time to take pictures. All students must change back into their uniform after the session. The photo schedule is as follows: Thurs., Sept. 18 - Pre K4, K, 1st - 6th Friday, Sept. 19 - Pre K3, 7th - 12th; graduating juniors and seniors will be taking their cap and gown pictures in the morning. Students unclear if they will graduate this year must see Mrs. Cohen. Family portraits will be taken from 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 18th only. Fifteen-minute slots will be available. A sign up sheet will be posted on the Founder's Room door. MARYLAND HEARING & VISION TESTING AND FLU CLINIC AT NHA Wednesday, September 24th
MD Hearing and Vision will be testing students on Wednesday, September 24th from 9 a.m. Children that are 3 years of age are free. All other students will be charged a nominal fee. Flyers with the fees will be sent home. Also, we will have a Flu Clinic available on the same day at 3:30 p.m. This is a self-pay clinic and receipts will be given for Insurance claims. This clinic is open to everyone - students, parents and community. Look out for more information.
GROWING FOOD FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS
Students who bring growing food to be warmed up should bring meals that take no more than 3 minutes to heat up. We have a larger group during lunchtime, reducing the availability of microwaves. We would like the students to have as much time possible to enjoy their meal. FOOD SALESThe following items will be on sale every week. Food sales take place in the morning from 8 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. Monday - Chick Fil A Tuesday - Hot Dogs Wednesday - Pizza Thursday- Panini Friday - Chicken Nuggets, Burritos, and Chimichanga Drinks, chips, and fruit cups will also be on sale. Large bills will not be accepted. 
| 
