FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
I hope that you are all enjoying the mild winter we’ve been having so far. Of course, I know the students would prefer snow, but…maybe God knows best?
Service Project/Character Education
As you know, January’s school service project was Math-a-thon, a fundraiser by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to support their effort to find cures for children diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, and other forms of cancer. We wish to thank you for all your support this past month. There is still time to donate if you have not already done so.
The Virtue-of-the-Month for February is Love of Country. History illustrates the critical importance of love of country. This does not mean an uncritical acceptance of everything that a country does. It does mean affective attachment and solidarity. Constructive change and progress comes from those who truly care about their country. When parents and schools cultivate love of country, we increase the likelihood of raising young citizens who will be agents for betterment and change. That means celebrating the good and learning from those who exemplified such traits. From Abraham Lincoln to Martin Luther King, our greatest reformers have been our strongest patriots.
Open House
Last night, January 29, was our first Open House of the year—this one in connection with National School Choice Week. Seven sets of prospective parents attended with one of them immediately enrolling their child in our second grade. Dr. Beebe began by giving the parents a PowerPoint presentation, overviewing the school. In addition to our teachers and supportive parents, middle schooler Olivia Johnson helped in guiding the parents through the school and answer some of their questions. In the coming months New Hope School will be holding Open Houses on a monthly basis, the next being Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 6:00-7:30 pm. If you know of any parents who might be interested in sending their child to New Hope, please invite them to this valuable information session where they can meet our team of dedicated teachers and find out about our education program and extra-curricular activities.
Field Trip & Assembly
Sometime in February (date TBA) the school is planning a field trip to the Morris Museum in Morristown. This will be a great opportunity for our students to expand and deepen their knowledge through the many exhibits that are on display, as well as attending a special presentation on rocks and minerals. In addition, on Feb. 14 our school assembly will feature the Grand Falloons who will give an entertaining presentation about science. Parents are welcome to attend both of these events.
May God be with you and your family!
New Hope School Staff
“People love their country, not because it is great, but because it is their own.”
Seneca, Roman philosopher and statesman
