Announcements for the Week

Operation Christmas Child
The FCA and FCCLA chapters are joining together to collect items for the Operation Christmas Child organization. We are collecting new items to send away to children that don't get presents at Christmas like we do. When we collect all of the itmes, we will pack them up in wrapped shoeboxes and they will be sent away to different countries. We are asking that you help us out and donate some items to give these children a very Merry Christmas. Some items that you can include are toys, school supplies, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hard candy, and clothing(items which would fit in a shoebox). Some items that we are asking you to not send are chocolate, liquids, medications, breakable items, and aerosol cans. We will be collecting items until November 18th. There will be a donation box in the library where you can drop off anything you would like to donate. We appreciate your help and hope that you'll help us make a difference in these children's lives. If you would like more information about our project, you can visit their website at www.samaritanspurse.org

FBLA Members to KC Chiefs
Fourteen member of Hope FBLA will be attending the Kansas City Chiefs game vs. the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 23, for the first annual FBLA Day at Arrowhead. Students will take in a game and then participate in a Question and Answer session with Chiefs Hall of Fame Linebacker and Director of Special Events, Gary Spani. Students need to be ready to leave the school at 7:00 a.m., on Sunday morning.

Stuco Food Drive for Food 4 Kids
The Hope Student Council is sponsoring a food drive to benefit the Food for Kids program in Dickinson County. This program sends a pack of food home with kids once a week who are identified as "food insecure." Donated items must be kid-friendly and require no preparation and be easy to jjust open and eat. Items given away in the past include: small jars of peanut butter, a sleeve of crackers, beans and franks (easy to open can), cereal, fruit cups, raisins, pudding cups, juice boxes, and granola bars. The Student Council will award a prize to the class who brings the most pounds of food. There will be one winning class from elementary, junior high, and high school. Food will be collected until November 25.

Hope Community Library Book Sale
The Hope Community Library will be having a book sale Wednesday, November 26, and Friday, November 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., both days. Come check out the books and add to your bookcase at home. Prices will be cheap!

Secret Santa Shop
This year’s Hope PTA Secret Santa Shop is going to be held on Monday, December 15, from 10:00 a.m., to 3:30 p.m., in the Hope School Library. There will be a lot of nice items for your kids to shop for Christmas!

Booster Club T-Shirts and Caps
Hope Booster Club is selling T-shirts and ball caps for $10 each. If you are interested in making a purchase, please see Nancy Cowan or Charlotte Schultz.

Register Tapes For Education
Starting September 1st, save register tapes from West Plaza Country Mart in Abilene &/or Barnes in Herington, so we can assist with the needs in our school.  Please place the receipts in the boxes for our school at Country Mart/Barnes.

Hope Lions Music on the Web
On the website, http://hopemusic.podomatic.com,
you can hear recorded music from the elementary, junior high, and high school levels.  Listen to guitar, piano, and recorder.

Box Tops for Education
Please remember to save your Box Tops for Education labels for the Hope School Library so we can purchase new books for our students.

Attention Hope Graduates
If you are a graduate of Hope High School and would like your school records, please contact the district office.  In addition, there are several yearbooks available and will be given away to anyone who wants one.

Upcoming Events
Nov. 24.................................... JHBB Luckey @ Hope
Nov. 26, 27, & 28.......... NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving
Dec. 2................. K-12 Christmas Program—7:00 p.m.
Dec. 3...................................... JHBB @ Prairie Heights
Dec. 5................ HSBB St. John’s @ Hope (Boys Only
Dec. 6. HSBB Word of Life @ Hope (Girls Only) 2:00
Dec. 6...................................... KMEA HS Honor Choir