Monday, February 17
Family Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Tuesday, February 18
Wednesday, February 19
12:00 pm Elementary Honour Choir Practice
Thursday, February 20
Friday, February 21
9:05 am Late Start
9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel
Hot Lunch
Heart Beats
Looking Ahead…
Monday, February 24
8:45 am Parent Prayer
Tuesday, February 25
Wednesday, February 26
Pink Shirt Day (Dress Down day, no $ to participate)
12:00 pm Elementary Honour Choir Practice
Thursday, February 27
NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Student Led Conferences:
- 1:00 – 5:00 pm
- 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Friday, February 28
Administrative Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
2025-2026 Re-enrolment
The re-enrolment period for our current school families for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year is now closed and any re-enrolment forms received to the school office are to include the $250 late fee.
If you have any questions about 2025-2026 re-enrolment please reach out to Ms. Kia Mansoor or the elementary school office.
2024 HLCS Tuition & Donation Receipts
Hope Lutheran Christian School 2024 tuition and donation receipts will be sent out by the school office via email on Tuesday, February 18. Receipts will be emailed to one email address per family.
Hearts for Hope Gala Event – Saturday, March 8th, 6:00 pm
Get your tickets now for our Gala event of the year featuring performances from Hope students and church members. Tickets available through both campus offices. $55 per person; $30 for children ages 5-13. All proceeds benefit our Margaret Towriss Bursary Fund, helping families with tuition who otherwise could not afford to attend our school.
High-level performers are invited to participate in our entertainment program. If you are musically talented, whether with an instrument or voice, and would like to perform, please contact John Lok at
Click here for a sneak-peak at what you can expect.
**A dedicated photographer is needed at this event from 5:30 – 9:00 pm. Please contact Lisa Klym () if you are interested in being our event photographer. Counts for 4 PPH! This will free up Douglas Chow to concentrate on capturing the evening in video format.
Additionally, a few Parents are needed to help with Gala event ticket sales during the February 27th student-led conferences. Two-hour time slots from 1:00 – 8:00 pm are available at both campuses. Please sign up here.
Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year
1. Spring 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.
2. Additional KM Club Volunteers: We have three volunteer opportunities on Wednesday, March 12 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 spring 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
3. We have another volunteer opportunity for the Spring KM Club: We are looking for one detail-oriented parent to help us with data entry for the duration of the spring runs. The volunteer would need to be present at the last run of the week (typically Friday, but it might be Wednesday in case of pro-d days), wait til the end of the counting to take home the folders, transfer the week’s runs to a spreadsheet and return the folders on Monday before the run starts.
Interested parents would need access to a computer with internet connectivity and be familiar with either Excel or Google Sheets.
This usually takes no more than 1h of time per week but is a perfect combination with counting at the end of Friday’s run (another volunteer opportunity). Interested volunteers can reach out to Maik at 604.315.8446 or .
4. Our Library needs your help! Come help organize, revitalize, and enhance the books in the library for our young readers. Please remember to leave your email when signing up. Upon successful signup, you will receive a training video to view and learn from before your volunteer session.
Any questions about the library please contact our Library Liaison, Zina:
5. Term 2 Lunch Supervision for ES and MS campuses
Link to sign up: please take the time to read description
Term 2 2025 Lunch Supervision Volunteer Link
6. Parents needed to help with Gala event ticket sales during the February 27th student-led conferences. Two-hour time slots from 1:00 – 8:00 pm are available at both campuses. Please sign up here.
7. Dedicated photographer needed at March 8th Gala event from 5:30 – 9:00 pm. Please contact Lisa Klym () if you are interested in being our event photographer. Counts for 4 PPH! This will free up Douglas Chow to concentrate on capturing the evening in video format.
Student Led Conferences
Thursday, February 27, there will be no school in session, to accommodate our Student Led Conferences. This is a formal reporting time, where our students will be sharing about their learning progress thus far this year. Conferences will run from 1:00 – 5:00 pm and 6:00 – 8:00 pm. There is no need to book/reserve a time. You may come to the classroom with your child and they will share with you items they have prepared ahead of time with their teacher’s guidance to showcase their progress.
Jump Rope for Heart
This year, students will be participating in a Jump Rope for Heart event during the week of March 10-14th. Students will watch a video to learn more about the Heart & Stroke Foundation and have discussions about important healthy habits that they can practice for life which include: eating fruits & veggies, being active for an hour or more per day, being on screens for less than 2 hours and choosing water over sugary drinks. Parents are encouraged to donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation through our school page by clicking on the following link:
https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/89080.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mr. Mayer: .
LAST CALL for Participants: Port Coquitlam May Days – Maypole Dancing
In order to participate in the City of Port Coquitlam’s Opening Ceremony Maypole Dance, we need at least 22 students. At this point, we only have 9 registered. Registration will close on Friday, February 21st. If we do not have enough interest we will need to let the city know and we will not be able to participate this year. Please check out the link for more details or feel free to reach out to Mrs. Berg or Mrs. Watson ( or ). If your child is interested and you are able to commit to the practice and performance times, please complete the Google Form so we can secure our place at the opening ceremony.
Kilometre Club Is Back!
This spring, we are, again, conducting a 7-week run/walk around McLean Park starting Monday March 31st and going until Friday, May 16th. 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 Wednesday, March 26th. Runners will receive medals or trophies based on the total amount of KM run.
Parents and supervisors are encouraged to participate as well: While the students earn medals, parents have the opportunity to compete for a free Pizza Lunch for their kids’ class at the end of the term!
Parents can earn participation points by either 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. To register for volunteer opportunities, please take a look at the volunteer descriptions and the sign-up link in the Volunteer Opportunities section of this Monday Note.
Please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.
12-Day of Kindness Challenge
What kindness acts have you or your child performed this past week? You have until February 21 to practice making kindness an every-day occurrence. It could be something as simple as holding the door open for the person walking behind you or taking time to thank someone who offered you help or support.
Looking for ideas? Check out the February edition of The Hope Herald for a list of 40 easy acts of kindness that almost anyone can do.
There is no lower limit to kindness. Inspire others – let us know! Share your inspiring stories and ideas for kindness at .
Hot Lunch Ordering For TERM 2!
New Chinese Food option and bigger pizza options available.
Link to order:
https://www.munchalunch.com/schools/hopelutheran/
Pink Shirt Day – February 26th
Wednesday, February 26, students and staff are invited to wear pink instead of their uniform. There is no charge for this dress down day. This is an annual event against bullying, held in Canada and New Zealand. Students will have opportunities to learn more about ways we can be kind, respectful and encouraging to all the people we come in contact with.
School Library Book Donation
Do you have any gently used books that might be looking for a new home this New Year? The Elementary School library is always welcoming ALL book donations. There will be a library drop box at BOTH ES and MS Office Campus.
Please look at the Book Wish List below for specific title suggestions from Ms. Francescini;
If you wish to make a cash donation so that Ms. Francescini can purchase these books for our library please contact the School Office.
Order the 2025 HLCS Yearbook!
Yearbook ordering is OPEN! Get your hands on the limited edition collection of our stories from the year. Share it with friends today, hang on to it for years to come! Order ONLINE HERE.
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 Umbrellas
We have official Hope Lutheran Christian School umbrellas for sale! These are amazing umbrellas with an extra large canopy for maximum coverage. They sell for $25 each, and are available to purchase from either school office.
PTL/Community Relations News
January 16, 2025 PTL Meeting Minutes
Attending PTL meetings is a great way to connect with the rest of the school community and stay in the loop of important School/PTL events. Jan. 16 2025 PTL meeting Minutes is available for your review here.
An Exciting New Resource Offered to our Hope Community!
Young people have deep questions about faith and mental health. We’re creating a space where they can explore these important topics together.
Hope Lutheran Church and Coquitlam Alliance Church have partnered to offer the Sanctuary Mental Health Series for both youth and adults. This 8-week course helps young Christians engage in meaningful conversations about faith, mental health, and well-being. With insights from mental health professionals, theologians, and young Christians with lived experiences, this series encourages awareness, reduces stigma, and fosters a faith journey through all seasons of life.
The Youth Series will be held at Hope, while the Adult Series will take place at CA Church.
Youth Series (Grades 5-12)
Date: Starts Saturday, April 5
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM at Hope Lutheran Church
Includes: Video sessions, small group discussions, games, and food!
Register (Free): SMH Youth Signup
Adult Series
Date: Starts Sunday, April 6
Time: 6:30–8:00 PM at CA Church
Cost: $20 (includes workbook & refreshments). Registration is required.
Who: Parents of youth participants are encouraged to attend!
All are welcome to come. Please, feel free to invite family and friends. Together, we desire to build awareness and walk together in faith in Jesus.
Newsletter
Submissions are open for the March newsletter. How are you impacting your world? Do you have a special achievement to feature in our Kudos Korner? What about your acts of kindness? Share your story with us. Submissions for the Newsletter to .
Parent Prayer
You are invited and 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 at the Elementary Campus every Monday from 8:45 – 9:15 am (except for holidays).
Need prayer? Send your requests to and we’ll be sure to pray for you!
