October Newsletter
As we enter the month of October, we are beginning to experience a change in the weather. Mornings especially are cooler and we shall soon see the appearance of the beautiful autumn foliage. Take a family drive!
We wish to thank everyone who attended our Back-to-School Night last Monday. Sixty percent of our families were represented. As we negotiate the challenges facing us this fall, more than ever we seek close communication with you, our students’ parents. We invite you to be part of New Hope’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) whose first meeting will be near the end of this month. In addition, thank you for volunteering to help us in some of our school’s activities. We will be in touch with you about these.
In the spirit of communication, and as one of our action steps in seeking re-accreditation this year, tomorrow we will be sending you a link to an online survey through Survey Monkey. As we engage in the process of relocation, we are looking ahead to finding a more permanent facility long term and would welcome your input as we do so.
Please note that this Thursday, Oct. 3, Rosh Hashanah, there will be no school as we are following the Clifton public school schedule. The next day, Oct. 4, will be Picture Day when individual, class, and whole school photos will be taken of the students. Be sure your child is dressed extra nice that day.
This Friday, Oct. 4, will be our monthly assembly at which we will present our Virtue-of-the-Month (see below). At the same time, we will be kicking off our first service project of the year—a clothing drive. Please bring in old (but in good condition) shirts, pants, hats, gloves, coats, blankets, shoes, sweaters, sweatshirts, etc., and drop them off in a bin that will be in the lobby entrance near the gym starting Monday, Oct. 7. The clothing will be given to St. Peter’s Haven for distribution to needy families.
This month’s virtue is Diligence. October is a month for celebrating the discipline and hard work necessary to be a good student and to live a fruitful life. We encourage our students to challenge themselves, to move beyond the “comfortable,” and strive for real accomplishment. Please note that throughout the year we will be announcing our Students of the Month at our monthly assemblies.
Our first field trip of the year, apple picking, will be on Fri, Oct. 11. Also, we plan to have our school Harvest Festival on Thurs, Oct. 31, 12-2 pm. The events will take place in the gym and art room. Children are welcome to come in Halloween costumes for that day (but not too scary!). Parents also are welcome to come and support either event.
Let’s have a great autumn together!
“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.”
Abigail Adams