In This Issue:

Teacher of the Month

Mrs. Greene

Senior Spotlight

Lindavista Benitez

Jytwaun Rose

Artist of the Month

Sierra Powers

Market Day

April 5th & 6th

Hope Street

Academy

3rd Quarter

We are officially at the half way point in the semester. The quarter ends March 17 which means we have only 9 weeks remaining in the school year. I want to remind everyone that graduation will be May 18 at 10:00 AM in the Hope Street gymnasium. All graduating seniors need to be at Hope Street at 8 AM on May 18th for rehears-al. Following the ceremony we are providing lunch for all of our guests and gradu-ates. We hope you can stay and celebrate with us. This is the culminating event for our seniors. Please ensure your seniors are finishing strong by attending class and staying focused.

Hope Street completed its annual pathways fair and pre-enrollment on March 1st. The pathways fair showcased for students the various career related courses and pathways offered at Hope Street and those available at the Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers (TCALC). Students were then able to use that information to pre-enroll for next fall at Hope Street and complete their plans of study. Any student interested in at-tending TCALC or Washburn Institute of Technology should stop in to see Ms. Seamans or Ms. Lyons in student services room 205.

Hope Street Academy will be conducting Kansas State Reading Assessments April 11 and 13th and Kansas State Math and Science Assessments April 18 and 20th. We will be giving the Math and Reading assessment to grade 10 students and the Science As-sessment to grade 11 students. Please make sure your students are well rested and

ready for these assessments.

It is always a pleasure to work with all of you. If you ever have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 438-4280.

Mr. Dale Noll Principal Hope Street Academy

Teacher of the Month How does your experience at Hope Street impact your life?

“As a person it makes me more understanding about students. I came to understand that students come to Hope Street for different reasons. I have come to realize that I need to give them more help and understanding. As a teacher, yes I understand the students have struggles but I should not lower my expectations for them. I should set a standard and support them to reach that standard.”

Why did you decide to teach at Hope St.?

“In 2006, USD 501 had a shortage of Math teachers. They hired teachers from overseas. I applied and I was accepted . I was assigned to teach at Hope Street. It has been my home since then.” Have you always wanted to be a teacher?

“When I enrolled in college, I was debating whether to enroll in accounting or education. So I asked ad-vice from people I know. After some reflection. I decided I wanted to be a High School Math teacher.” What are your favorite hobbies to do?

“I love baking, cooking, and canning fruits and vegetables . During the summer we have a big garden. There is an abundant supply of fresh fruits and vegetables, I like to can them for winter.” Are you married? Any kids?

“Yes, I'm happily married with two wonderful boys aged 8 and 5.”

What college did you attend?

“I went to a University in Cebu City, Philippines for 4 years. It's a catholic school University of San Car-los. I finished my teaching degree there.”

What made you want to teach math?

“Math is a subject that I didn't need to study very hard to understand. Once I learn a process or princi-ple then I don't forget it. I don't need to memorize anything. You just have to understand the concept and process and then you are good to go.”

Do you have any siblings?

“I come from a big family. I have 5 brothers and 3 sisters. I'm the 6th child in the family.”

What do you plan to do after retirement?

“I plan to help in the mission. It is my hope to be able to help students in the Philippines to go to col-lege. I want to spend my retirement helping people in need.”

By Julius Carver & Brandon Maldonado

Lindavista is a senior at Hope Street Academy,

she has been here for three semesters. She came

here because she was struggling at Topeka High. At

Hope Street she has had a better experience with

better teachers, and a smaller environment.

Lindavista’s hobbies include cooking, baking,

reading, music and sight seeing. After she gradu-

ates she plans to go to college and get her teaching

and business degree. Her favorite teachers include

Ms. Waldy, Ms. Miles, and Mr. Bagshaw. Lindavis-

ta’s favorite part of her experience at Hope St was

market day and giving gifts to the babies in the daycare on valentines day.

Lindavista said, “Hope Street has a better feel, and I feel better here” Lindavista will now be finishing her high

school years here at Hope Street.

Story By Tyler Blindt

This month’s Senior Spotlight is Jytwaun Rose, or “Gatorade” as everyone calls him. When asked about

how he feels about graduating he said “It’s necessary. You have to do it to get anywhere.” Jytwaun’s favor-

ite moment at school has been the potlucks that Ms. Waldy hosts.

Jytwaun’s biggest struggle was his first semester this year. He had eight classes, and he thought he was

going to drop out. He pushed through it though, and he succeeded. His favorite class that he’s taken at Hope

Street Academy is Senior Composition with Ms. Waldy.

Jytwaun’s general advice for anybody at school is to not

make bad choices. You don’t want to have to suffer the

consequences.

In his future, he said he plans to “hopefully attend col-

lege, and open my own shoe store,” because he likes shoes.

By Daniel Sutton

Sierra Powers is a hard working senior artist. She is extremely creative with her art work. Her drawing and painting skills are exceptional because she works hard and doesn’t quit when she encoun-ters a problem. Mrs. Miles chose Sierra Powers as the Artist of the Month because “She has mad tal-ent.” The drawing she picked is a color wheel drag-on that has great value changes, amazing detail and overall is enjoyable to your eyes.

“What got you interested in art?” Sierra said that anime had a big influence aesthetically on her. After discovering anime, she started reading drawing books and watching tutorials about how to draw better which made her love of drawing grow.

“Why did you decide to draw this color wheel dragon?” Sierra respond-ed “I always had a passion for dragons and really wanted to do a project regarding one.”

Sierra says, “I really like the Hope Street Art Department because it’s really laid back and I like Mrs. Miles.” One thing Sierra wants to accomplish, is after gradu-ating from high school she wants to go to an art college and become a tattoo artist to pursue her dreams. By Logan Cunningham & Nhyheem Wilson

Senior students of Hope Street who are interested in discovering their college options

are able to go to on college trips with Mrs. Whittaker. These trips are helpful for students

who want to know more about colleges close to Topeka. These visits include Washburn

University and Tech, Highland Community College, Kansas City Kansas Community Col-

lege, Allen County Community College, Baker University, Kansas State University, and

Kansas University.

Miguel Arreola recollected his experience on the trip to Allen County Community Col-

lege in Burlingame, Kansas. “ I enjoyed the fact that the teachers are all outgoing and in-

spiring.” He had already applied to the Iola campus prior to the visit and he had been ac-

cepted. He went on the trip after his acceptance to gain more knowledge about the pro-

gram, and to get a feeling of the size of the campus.

Mrs. Whittaker explained how students become eligible for college visits. “We talk with

seniors to find out what colleges in the area (within a two hour radius) they are interested

in visiting.”

“It is a really good

idea to tour the

college you are

thinking about at-

tending. A lot of

questions that

students may

have get an-

swered at those

tours. Also, it will

make starting

there a little less

scary.”

~Ms. Seamans

By Kaylin Dach & Hailee Morgan

There are a few reasons why students like Washburn Tech. Hope Street

Counselor Ms. Seamans wants students to know that, “when students are at

Washburn Tech they are awarded elective credits here at Hope Street Academy.

They receive the same amount of credits for taking Washburn classes as they

would if they were attending class at Hope Street Academy. I wish more stu-

dents would take advantage of this opportunity.” Whatever interests you have for

your future career, WIT is an excellent place to learn job skills.

In January Mr.Bagshaw and Mr.Dirks went on a field trip with their Youth Entrepreneurship clas-ses. They went to Washburn University and two guests spoke to them about their ex-periences and how the program can motivate students to get involved with the Entrepreneur-ship program. They played a game that helped them learn more about how business receive investments. They were placed into groups with students from other schools, and were giv-en a paper that had a business name on it, and how much money they would need to start their business with. They had to research how these businesses work and come up with a slogan and a business pitch.

I recommend all students go on this field trip as it was interesting and informative.

By Miguel Arreola & Damean Wright

By Rose Zapp & Alixis Housworth

The Topeka Public

Schools, Unified School

District No. 501 is commit-

ted to affirmative action

and equal opportunity. No

person shall, on the basis

of age, race, color, creed,

religion, sex, sexual orien-

tation, gender, gender

identity or expression,

disability, national origin

or ancestry be denied law-

ful access to any appropri-

ate educational service,

program or activity pro-

vided by the school dis-

trict. The Title VI and Title

IX compliance coordinator

is the Assistant Superin-

tendent for Teaching/

Learning/Administration.

The Section 504/Title II

compliance coordinator is

the Coordinator of College

and Career Ready Ser-

vices. For employment,

the EEO/AA officer is the

General Director of Hu-

man Resources. All com-

pliance coordinators may

be contacted at 624 SW

24th Street, Topeka, KS

66611-1294, (785) 295-

3000. The clerk of the

Board of Education has

been designated to re-

ceive and redirect or han-

dle inquiries regarding

nondiscrimination poli-

cies, regulations and pro-

cedures. The clerk may be

contacted by calling (785)

295-3045 or by writing to

624 SW 24th Street, Tope-

ka, KS 66611-1294

Upcoming Events

March 17, 2017:

Flex Day, No Students

March 20—24, 2017

Spring Break

April 5-6, 2017 Market Day—During Lunch April 11 & 13, 2017 Language Arts State Assessments April 18, 2017-April 20, 2017

Math and Science State Assessments

April 28, 2017

In Service, No School May 5, 2017

ACT Registration Deadline for test date June 10

May 18, 2017 10:00 am

Hope Street Graduation Ceremonies