Monday, May 20
Victoria Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Tuesday, May 21
Wednesday, May 22
9:00 am Chapel
10:45 am Kindergarten Field Trip – VanDusen Gardens
10:45 am Gr. 1 Field Trip – OWL Rehab Center
3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207)
Thursday, May 23
3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227)
Friday, May 24
8:30 am PTL Coffee Fellowship
Sports Day (possibly postponed, see notice below)
Hot Lunch
Looking Ahead…
Monday, May 27
8:45 am Parent Prayer
Tuesday, May 28
6:30 pm Spring Music Concert (see notice below)
7:30 pm Hope Community Prayer
Wednesday, May 29
9:00 am Chapel
3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207)
6:30 pm Spring Music Concert (see notice below)
Thursday, May 30
3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227)
Friday, May 31
Administrative Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Volunteer Opportunities – 2023/2024 School Year
1. Do you like to Run? Swim? Bike? Do you want to get involved in providing an amazing opportunity to get our kids moving and participate in a unique sport and community event? Then this is the volunteer opportunity for you!
Hope is looking for 5-6 AMAZING parent volunteers to organize/guide/support Hope’s students at this year’s Spirit Triathlon that will be held Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Hyde Creek Recreation Center in Port Coquitlam. The parent volunteers would be involved in the coordination of relay teams and managing the Hope Triathlon team on the big day. Volunteers are equipped with the step by step checklist, guide and Spirit Triathlon mentor to walk through the steps from promotion to race day.
It is open to students in grades 2-5. Students can join a relay team or compete individually. This event is for students of all abilities – you don’t need to be an athlete to complete a triathlon!
Learn more https://www.tribc.org/news/hyde-creek-spirit-triathlon-recap/
**If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send an email to to let us know that you want to volunteer and support Hope’s kids in participating in the Spirit Triathlon Sunday, June 9, 2024!**
2. Light Sewing/Mending
A volunteer needed who has experience sewing/mending to repair two recess first aid kit bags, at the elementary campus, which have developed some tears/holes. Volunteer(s) would have to pick up the two bags on Friday after-school and bring them back repaired on Monday morning before school starts. Please contact Mrs. Malmberg for more details.
3. PTL Year-end BBQ lunch on June 19
PTL hosts a BBQ lunch on the last day of school. We need 3-4 parents for the 2024 Year-end BBQ committee. The committee will help with volunteer signup form design, order form summary, grocery planning and event coordination. If you are interested in helping please contact Judie Tang at for more information.
4. Please click link to see detailed options for Opportunities:
2023-2024 Volunteer Opportunities Page
CAT4/CCAT Testing
Continuing this week, until May 24th, standardized testing will be carried out. Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8 students will be tested during class time (Grades 4 and 7 already completed a standardized test in the fall – the FSAs). Results will be shared with parents once received, typically around the end of the school year. Please ensure your child is well rested and has a healthy breakfast so they can be ready to do their best work. These tests help to guide teachers and the school in our program offerings and identify areas needing support.
Sports Day
With the weather forecast looking rainy on Friday, there is a chance that Sports Day will be postponed. If that is the case, Sports Day will take place on Friday, June 7th. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
Music Concert – Tuesday, May 28, and Wednesday, May 29
Our annual music concerts are coming up very soon. All students are expected to attend, and all families are welcome to come get a taste of what has been happening in music classes this year.
Both concerts will take place in the Chapel of the elementary campus.
May 28, Tuesday night, we welcome Kindergarten A+B+C, Grades 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A+B, and Grade 8 Band.
May 29, Wednesday night, we welcome Grades 1A+B+C, 2B, 3B, 4B, along with Band classes from Grade 6A, 6/7, and 7A.
Concert starts at 6:30 pm, with doors opening for students at 6:15 pm. Students are expected to come in formal uniform, stay for the duration of the concert, and be signed out from their classrooms when leaving.
Come listen, enjoy, and maybe even sing along.
Gardening Volunteer Opportunity
Mrs. Berg () is looking for volunteers to:
- weed the two small garden boxes in the playground area at the ES campus (Wednesday/Thursday, May 22 / 23)
- weed wack the larger garden area at the front of the school (around the shrubs) (Wednesday/Thursday, May 22 / 23)
- lay garden fabric down on the garden area (Thursday after school/Friday, May 23 / 24)
- distribute soil in the garden boxes and bark mulch over the large garden area once the garden fabric has been laid down (Thursday after school/Friday, May 23 / 24)
Garden tools needed.
Scholastic May/June Flyer
The May/June flyer will be distributed this week. Click the following link for the digital version. Don’t forget to apply our school’s Class Code: RC131640 at checkout. We deeply value your continuous support in promoting literacy and igniting a love for reading among our students.
Jump Rope for Heart
Our school is excited to participate in Jump Rope for Heart this year during the week of June 10th-14th! Students will discover fun ways to get active, practice healthy habits and learn about helping others while raising money to beat heart disease and stroke!
To support the Heart and Stroke foundation, please see the following THIS LINK.
Dough Raiser fundraiser with Cobs Bread
Are you looking to purchase bread or treats from Cobs Bread (the Oxford location)? Anyone who buys something at the Oxford Cobs Bread location just has to say they are a part of Hope Lutheran Christian School and 5% of their total transaction gets put aside for our school. This is an ongoing fundraiser until the end of the school year
Hope Lutheran Church Sponsored – Bible Information Meetings for Adults
Pastor Lucas will be starting Bible Information Classes for adults for those who wish to learn more about the teachings and practices of the Christian Faith and the Lutheran Church. It is open to everyone and, at the end, those who would like to make Hope their home Church can be received as new members of the Congregation. The meetings will take place on Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, at Hope Lutheran Church. If you know of somebody or some family who might be interested, please point them to Pastor Lucas. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact him:
Hope Lutheran Junior Youth
Junior Youth is a ministry of Hope Lutheran Church for students in Grades 5 – 8, connecting students with Jesus and one another.
Please graciously fill out our waiver form if you plan to bring your youth to one of our events (if you have previously submitted, please ignore:) Thank you in advance.
https://forms.gle/wgNxc9p3ohmakuBA6
Have questions? Please email Daniel ()
Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!
Parent Prayer
You are welcome to join other parents and our school administration to pray (even if you’ve never prayed before!). Please consider setting aside 30 minutes of your time at the beginning of each week to join us for Parent Prayer as we pray for our school, families, and community.
We meet in the chapel at the Elementary Campus.
Every Monday from 8:45 – 9:15 am (except for holidays).
PTL/Community Relations News
Term 1 Parent Participation Hours
Term 1 Refund Cheques now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 1 hours and expecting a refund that’s you! Please pick up immediately!
Hope Community Prayer
Our next evening of prayer is next Tuesday, May 28th, 7:30 pm at the Elementary Campus.
PTL Coffee Fellowship
Our next coffee fellowship is Friday, May 24th, 8:30 am at the Elementary Campus. Join us for a coffee, home-baked goodie and some great conversation. All parents welcome.
Used Uniform Sale
A used uniform sale will be held on Friday, June 14th at 8:30 am and 2:30 pm at the Elementary Campus. Parents are encouraged to sort through their uniform pieces now and determine what they will and will not need for next school year. All sellers are responsible for their own items.
April 11 PTL Zoom Meeting Minutes
Thank you all for attending our April 11 PTL meeting. The April 11 PTL meeting minutes and April 11 PTL meeting recording are ready for your review. For meeting recording the passcode is: 5u#na@1*
Please note the slide mentioning revision to the bylaws has been removed from the meeting minutes. It was an unintentional error and there is no change to the Bylaws (last approved in Apr 2023). Apologies for any confusion.
We look forward to seeing you again in our June PTL meeting.
Newsletter
Submissions are open for the June newsletter. If you have an achievement to celebrate or a story to share, please let us know. What about a service project where you are being a light to your community? This is the final newsletter of the school year.
Submissions to Lisa Klym at . Deadline for the newsletter is Monday, June 3rd.
Middle School Mixer
SAVE THE DATE! Correct Date of Mixer is Friday June 7, 2024 (there was an error in PTL meeting communication) 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Elementary School campus.
Summer Camp Programs
Are thoughts of summer already on your mind? Camp Luther is accepting applications for their various summer camps. Please visit their website at campluther.ca for full details on youth, teen and family camps.
