Monday, September 2
Labour Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Tuesday, September 3
First Day of School – NOON DISMISSAL
9:00 am New Family Orientation Q & A Time
12:00 pm PTL Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, September 4
Thursday, September 5
Friday, September 6
9:05 am Late Start
9:15 am K- gr. 8 Chapel
Looking Ahead…
Monday, September 9
Tuesday, September 10
9:00 am Ordering closes for September 13 Hot Lunch
Wednesday, September 11
Thursday, September 12
7:00 pm PTL General Meeting (over platform of Zoom)
Friday, September 13
9:05 am Late Start
9:15 am K- gr. 8 Chapel
Hot Lunch
Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year
1. MS & ES Lunch Supervision – Term 1 – Lunch Supervision – Term 1 sign-up form lists the available slots for Term 1 (Sept. 3- Dec. 19, 2024). Only the START DATES have been listed. However, we are looking for parent volunteers that could commit to help on the SAME weekday(s) every week consistently in Term 1 for a total of 16 weeks. For example, if you signed up for the Wed, Sept 4th spot, you are signing up for all Wednesdays (when school is in session) in Term 1. To be fair to other parent volunteers, please sign up for no more than 2 weekdays. If you see your preferred weekday(s) has been taken and would like to be put on a waitlist, please email Angela at .
2. KM Club Volunteers
- We have three volunteer opportunities on Wednesday, September 11 at 8:45 am (right after drop off). We will meet at the library, assemble the wristbands and prepare all necessary materials for the upcoming fall KM Club. This will take approx 2h, and your help will be invaluable in enabling this popular program. Interested volunteers, please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or
- KM Club needs volunteers! The success of this popular event depends on the help of our parents and is a great opportunity to collect volunteer hours for the year while supervising your children during the run. Volunteer descriptions and registration can be found in the sign-up link.
Fraser Health News: September – Back to School Health
Your healthy back-to-school guide
As summer winds down, it’s time to gear up for a healthy back-to-school season. Set the stage for a
smooth transition back to school. Here are some practical tips to get you started.
Prioritize sleep
Ensuring your child gets enough sleep is an important part of a healthy back-to-school routine. Quality
sleep helps with concentration, mood and overall well-being. In the weeks leading up to the start of
school, gradually adjust your child’s sleep schedule so they can adapt to the new routine. Aim for nine to eleven hours of quality sleep per night.
Eat well
Support your child’s learning and development with scheduled meals and snacks. Breakfast kick starts
their morning, while snacks and lunches nourish them throughout the day. Pack a water bottle to help
them stay hydrated.
Boost immunity
As with any public environment, school exposes children to various germs. Ensuring they are up-to-date on their vaccinations helps protect them and others. Specific immunizations are recommended for children prior to entering kindergarten as well as in grades six and nine. Help your child avoid the spread of illness by encouraging them to wash their hands regularly, teaching them to cover their coughs and sneezes and keeping them home when sick.
Keep active
Adding physical activity to your child’s routine sets them up for success. Activities like walking or biking to school, playing sports, dancing, swimming or helping around the house are great ways for your child to stay active. Set limits on screen time and promote outdoor play as much as possible for overall well-
being.
Make time for talking and connection
Going back to school can be a cause of anxiety or stress for children. Make it a point to encourage open communication and support your child to talk about their feelings and help them feel heard and
understood. Integrate downtime into their routine where they can relax or focus on a special interest or
hobby.
Find more school health tips and resources on Fraser Health’s website: School health – Fraser Health
2023-24 Yearbooks!
2023-24 Yearbooks are still available! If you did not purchase a yearbook for last school year, stop by the Elementary School campus office to purchase one for $25.
Violin Lessons
Once again Mrs. Reilley West, an independent music teacher, will be offering violin lessons to the HLCS student community on Thursdays, after school, in the Music Room at the Elementary School campus. Please see HERE for more information, including how to contact Mrs. West.
Dough Raiser fundraiser with Cobs Bread
Are you looking to purchase bread or treats from the Oxford location of Cobs Bread? 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.
Hope Lutheran Church Happenings
Sunday School News – Pre-school/K-4
Children aged 2 to 4 years old (Little Lambs) and 5 years old to Grade 4 age (Growing Lambs), and their families, are invited to Hope Lutheran Church’s Sunday School celebration of the start of a new year: Kingdom Carnival & Games, and Family Karaoke from 9:00 – 9:45 am on Sunday, September 15th followed by the 10:00 – 11:00 am church service, followed by desserts, treats, and tea/coffee/juice in the gym at 11:00 am. We would love to have you join us together with your family. Activities may include water play outside if the weather is nice; bring a change of clothes for your children. To pre-register please click on this LINK. Please contact Pastor Lucas or Mrs. Malmberg if you have any questions.
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.
Have questions? Please email Daniel ()
Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!
PTL/Community Relations News
Term 2 Refund Cheques
The term 2 Parent Participation Program refund cheques from the 2023-24 school year are now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 2 hours and expecting a refund that’s you! Please pick up immediately!
Hot Lunch Ordering Open
Please see the Hot Lunch Information Sheet for account set up and ordering instructions!
Please feel free to contact Reagan Schroeder (HLCS Hot Lunch Coordinator; 604-328-0484) directly should you have any questions at all.
Our first hot lunch will be Friday September 13th … so get your orders in before the deadline! Happy Hot Lunch Ordering and Welcome Back to School.
KM Club Announcement
Kilometre Club is back!
This fall we are, again, conducting a 7-week run/walk around McLean Park Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 3:20 – 3:50 pm, starting Monday, September 16th and ending Friday, November 1st. The events will take place immediately after school, with warm up starting at 3:10 pm and runs starting at 3:20 pm sharp at McLean Park. Participants must register using this online registration form by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th. At the end of the year, runners will receive “Milestone Tokens” based on the total amount of KM run.
This fall, we are trying something NEW: While the students earn “Milestone Tonkens”, parents have the opportunity to earn their kids’ class a free Pizza Lunch at the end of the term!
Parents can earn participation points by volunteering at the KM club or running/walking a minimum of three laps during the club. The class with the highest parent participation points at the end of the term will receive a free pizza lunch!
Km Club is open to all students, staff, parents, caretakers, and daycare children. Parents or caretakers must be at McLean Park to supervise their child/children during Km Club. However, while supervising your child you may want to run or walk yourself, or you can volunteer.
Volunteering for Km Club counts towards volunteer hours and there are volunteer opportunities before, during, and after KM Club. Please see the volunteer descriptions and the volunteer sign-up link in the Volunteer Opportunities section of this Monday Note.
Please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.
Hope Community Groups
To equip our Community members, small group online Bible reading plans are offered for both men and women throughout the school year. If you are interested in committing 5-10 minutes each day in a reading plan, please email Lisa at to receive an invitation. New plans are starting next Monday.
Newsletter
Our school publishes a monthly newsletter where we highlight student achievements and special interest articles written by our students. This year we have a new monthly column entitled Our Impact where we will showcase members of our Hope community impacting their world for Christ’s glory. Do you have a special achievement or impact story to share? Submissions to Lisa Klym at .
