We have a lot to be thankful for at the HOPE Christian Schools! 
News from HOPE Christian Schools - November 2016 
Dear HOPE Friends and Family,

With the season of Thanksgiving upon us, I find I am incredibly thankful for so many things. God has blessed all of us so richly with great people, loving family, fantastic scholars, amazing community partners, unbelievable staff, wonderful facilities and an unimaginably cool calling to work and serve one another at HOPE Christian Schools.

A huge thank you goes out to our staff for all  you do to help us live and breathe Christ. College. Character. for our team, for those we serve and for our community.

Blessings,

Zach Verriden
Executive Director, HOPE Christian Schools: Wisconsin Region 
We are grateful for... 
As a growing network, we are thankful for community partners!
The opportunity to serve nearly 2,500 scholars in Milwaukee and Racine is an incredible blessing, and we cannot do it alone! We want to express our gratitude for just a few of the organizations we hold in our hearts this Thanksgiving!
  • Wisconsin Lutheran Child & Family Services
  • YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee: Northwest YMCA
  • Teach For America - Milwaukee
  • Chaplains in Schools, Inc.

If you know of an organization interested in serving the scholars and families of HOPE Christian Schools, please contact Melanie Johnson at 414-233-3433. 
#Giving Tuesday: A Global Day of Giving
 It's about ordinary people coming together to do extraordinary things.
On  Tuesday, November 29, HOPE Christian Schools is participating in  #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving.

Last year, more than 45,000 organizations in 71 countries came together to celebrate #GivingTuesday. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that bring about real change in communities. We invite you to join the movement and to give this November 29.

Some ideas for how you can get involved include:
  1. Consider making an online donation to HOPE Christian Schools: Wisconsin Region to support the work of our seven schools bringing Christ. College. Character to scholars in Milwaukee & Racine..
  2. Consider making an online donation to Open Sky Education, an organization in tireless pursuit of providing a full and lasting education for all children.
  3. Help spread the word about #GivingTuesday by sharing your reasons for giving on social media. Use the hashtag #GivingTuesday and be sure to tag HOPE Christian Schools in your post!
  4. Share the good work that Open Sky Education is doing by forwarding this email to friends and family members.
  5. Encourage others to join our mailing list and follow our updates throughout the year.
There are many ways to get involved in #GivingTuesday. We encourage you to join the movement and visit www.givingtuesday.org to learn more about how you can make a difference.
HOPE Team & Family Spotlight

Mr. Williams is currently the Dean of Students- Teaching Assistant at HOPE Caritas. He is motivated each day by his belief that elementary and middle school is where you make the most difference to help children reach their God-given potential. In his spare time, he loves to cook and play chess. His long-term goal is to retire and fish to his heart’s content.
Jody Bianchini has gone above and beyond to shape K4 instruction at HOPE Semper. She has done an amazing job of leading her team while  soliciting advice from others to make a developmentally appropriate learning environment. She lives out the three Cs, doing a remarkable job balancing data, behavior, and instruction with focus on Christ in her classroom. We love Ms. Bianchini! 
Kavita is in her second year at HOPE High School.  She teaches sophomore English and advises the dance and cheer team.  In her spare time she loves to read, watch black and white movies, cook, and Skype with her family in Australia.  We love having Kavita as part of our team!
"I love Jesus, my wife and 6 kids – in that order.  I can juggle and twist balloon animals. I love connecting with HOPE Fidelis families and staff," says Pastor Paul. He is the chaplain who can be found in the halls of HOPE Fidelis, encouraging and connecting with families. We appreciate you, Pastor!
Alumni News
Daija Newman, HOPE High alumna and freshmen at UW-Oshkosh, was recently elected to her residence hall student council.

The Oshkosh Student Association (OSA) works collectively toward ensuring a prosperous collegiate experience for each student by representing, safeguarding and promoting the student’s interests and rights throughout the pursuit of knowledge.

We are very proud of Daija and all of our HOPE Alumni! 
Focus on Character
HOPE scholars and teachers are on a journey together toward the formation of internally driven character that lasts beyond the classroom context.

This month, scholars learned about the virtue of Diligence through the lens of Gideon. We read Judges 7:1-8, 15-25 to ground us and had rich discussions about keeping our eyes on our big goal of college and beyond!       
HOPE Hallways
If you visited a HOPE school in the past few weeks, here are some of the things you may have seen or heard. We welcome visitors! To schedule your visit, contact Melanie Johnson at 414-233-3433.
HOPE Via utilizes their multi-purpose room during the rainy days of fall to sharpen their soccer skills! 
October was National Bullying Prevention Month! HOPE Fortis talked a lot about how to prevent bullying. On Unity Day, October 19th, we showed our unity against bullying by wearing orange! 
"God created this world using beautiful mathematics" is a quote that drives our HOPE Semper scholars in their 5th & 6th grade math classes with Mr. Junk! 
HOPE Prima K4 and 2nd grade scholars got together to be Book Buddies! 
Important Dates and Upcoming Events

  • HOPE Wisconsin Thanksgiving Break, November 23-25th. Enjoy!
About Us
HOPE Christian Schools is a network of seven Christian college preparatory schools serving more than 2,000 scholars and their families in Milwaukee and Racine.

Each HOPE school focuses on the “3 Cs” – Christ. College. Character. HOPE scholars in K4-12th grades receive a values-based education that develops knowledge and cultivates character – the fundamental traits they need to become inspirations to their families, leaders in their communities, and successes in the workplace. 

HOPE Christian Schools are supported and managed by  Open Sky Education, an entrepreneurial, not-for-profit organization in tireless pursuit of a full and lasting education for all children. 

Now is a great time to join our growing team!    
Feedback is a gift!
If you have comments or questions, contact Community Relations Director
Melanie Johnson at 414-233-3433.