Monday, September 29
3:20 – 3:50 pm Km Club CANCELLED
Tuesday, September 30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Wednesday, October 1
3:20 – 3:50 pm Km Club
Thursday, October 2
Friday, October 3
9:05 am Late Start
9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel
9:45 am Terry Fox Run & Dress Down Day (wear red & white)
Hot Lunch
Looking Ahead…
Monday, October 6
3:20 – 3:50 pm Km Club
Tuesday, October 7
Wednesday, October 8
3:20 – 3:50 pm Km Club
Thursday, October 9
Friday, October 10
9:05 am Late Start
9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel
Hot Lunch
Volunteer Opportunities – 2025/2026 School Year
Fruit Program
Thanks to a Feeding Futures grant from the BC government, we are able to offer a daily selection of Fruits and Vegetables for Grab and Go at each of the campus offices. If your child feels they could use an extra snack during the day, encourage them to walk by and see what we’re offering!
We could use some adult volunteers to help manage this program. Duties would involve washing and portioning fruit for service, approx 15-30 mins at the beginning of each day. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Emily Reilly, at . Many hands will make light work!
Cone Set Up Needed at Elementary Campus
We are looking for an individual or a few to help with setting up cones in the morning before 8:30 am. This typically takes 15 minutes and would be ideal for those parents who need volunteer hours and need to drop off at before school care. With 164 days remaining this would equal 41 hours – so with two people/families sharing, this could equal your total volunteer hours for the school year!! Any parent(s) are welcome to help with this task and it would be greatly appreciated. There will be a training set up to know where to place cones and signs. Please contact Jennifer Watson if you are interested.
KM Club
KM Club needs volunteers! The success of this popular event depends on the help of our parents, and it 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 THIS LINK.
Hot Lunch Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available for the upcoming Hot Lunch dates. On Hot Lunch dates, volunteers are needed to assist our Hot Lunch provider, Fuel Catering, and distribute lunches to the classes.
See the following link to sign up:
Lunch Supervision Volunteer Sign up Link!
Lunch Supervision Volunteer Sign up Term 1 2025
2026-2027 Kindergarten – Sibling Enrolment
Our first round of kindergarten intake for the 2026/27 school year is soon approaching! Each year, spaces are set aside for kindergarten siblings of current Hope Lutheran students.
On Wednesday, October 1st, a direct email communication will be sent to current families that have already indicated having a child born in the year 2021. These families will be provided a Kindergarten Sibling Application Package to be completed and submitted directly to by Tuesday, October 21st. At the time of application, no fees are required to be submitted. Should a family be offered a placement for kindergarten 2026/27, fees will be collected during the student re-enrolment process in February 2026. More specifics will be provided closer to the re-enrolment period next year.
All prospective kindergarten siblings are required to attend a Family Admission Interview and a Kindergarten Observation Session in order to be considered. This year, these events will take place on Thursday, November 6th and Thursday, November 13th.
If you have a child born in the year 2021 and are unsure if the School Office is aware, please reach out directly to our Registrar, Ms. Kia Mansoor at as soon as possible. This will help ensure our ability to include all eligible kindergarten siblings in the first intake round.
We look forward to another season of welcoming our kindergarten siblings!
Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Over the past week our teachers have been spending some time educating our students about the purpose of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), and wearing an orange shirt. Today students have had the opportunity to dress down in an orange shirt to recognize the experience of those who went to Indian residential schools, to honour them, and show a collective commitment to ensure that Every Child Matters.
Cross Country Try-Outs
At lunch recess on Thursday, October 2nd, Mr. Mayer will be hosting try-outs for anyone in Grades 4-5 that would like to join the cross country team. Those that make the team will be participating in a cross country meet on Wednesday, October 15th in Surrey (Bear Creek Park). Please reach out to Mr. Mayer if you have further questions: . Thank you!
Terry Fox Run
We have kicked off our 2025 Terry Fox School Run! An Ambassador from The Terry Fox Foundation presented a special assembly at our school! We are very proud to share Terry Fox’s story with our school community.
At the age of 18, Terry Fox was diagnosed with bone cancer and was forced to have his right leg amputated. Determined to help others suffering from cancer, he decided to run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research. Terry ran a marathon a day for 143 days before his cancer returned, forcing him to end his Marathon of Hope. Terry passed away on June 28, 1981, but his legacy had only just begun. Inspired by his perseverance, Canadians picked up his Marathon of Hope and continued running towards his goal — a dream of a world without cancer.
This year marks the 45th anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope, and Canadians from coast to coast are coming together for the “Finish It” campaign — a call to action to help finish what Terry started. Watch the powerful new short film FINISH IT, and be reminded of the impact one person can make.
Terry Fox started a marathon against cancer. Together, we can end it.
Today, the future of cancer research is brighter than ever. Lives are transformed as more Canadians hear, “We can treat your cancer successfully.”
Please support our student’s fundraising efforts and donate here today or by using the pledge sheets which will be sent home on Thursday, September 18. Fundraising is optional, but all students will participate in the run at 9:45 am on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Extra-curricular Badminton Program – PI Academy Sports
Welcome back to another exciting school year!
This fall, badminton will be offered on Mondays for grades 1 through 4, and on Fridays for grades 5 through 8. You can find the sign-up link below, and as always, feel free to reach out to Coach Ken if you have any questions.
A special reminder for our middle school students: The CESS Badminton Tournament, organized by Mr. Lok, and Mr.Shutsa is expected to take place next Spring! Team roster spots are limited, and we encourage all of our middle schoolers to participate this fall in preparation to proudly represent Hope as defending champions in this tournament!
Payment preferred to be via e-transfer to ; however, if you prefer to pay in cash, please contact Coach Ken directly to arrange a time for pickup.
SIGNUP LINK – FALL BADMINTON PROGRAM
BC Lions Faith and Family Night!
We are excited to announce the return of Faith and Family Night!
The BC Lions are inviting churches from across the Lower Mainland to gather on Saturday, October 4, as they host the Calgary Stampeders at BC Place at 4:00 pm!
Ticket Information
- Adults: $25 (with $10 donated to World Vision)
- Children: $15
After the game, the team chaplain and several BC Lions players will share how their faith impacts their lives.
Tickets are available online here: BC Lions Faith and Family Night Tickets
Please note: This is a community event, not a school activity. There will be no teacher or chaperone supervision. Parents and guardians are responsible for transportation and supervision of their children.
Walk for Water – October 5
The following day, the BC Lions and World Vision are also hosting a 6K Walk for Water in Langley. This event is separate from Faith and Family Night, and we will not have an official Hope Lutheran team, but families are welcome to register individually and take part, raising money for a great cause and being outdoors!
More details here: World Vision BC Lions Walk for Water.
Players Nathan Rourke, Jevon Cottoy, and James Butler are expected to participate!!
Yearbook – Last School Year (2024-25)
There are still some 2024-25 yearbooks available for sale! Stop by the elementary school office if you are interested.
Hot Lunch Ordering is Open!
For returning families with accounts PLEASE ENSURE you select your child’s CURRENT Grade and Classroom to avoid lost orders!!
For new families please see below for details on how to set up your account.
Ordering tips – pre order your meals for the term so you won’t miss the weekly deadlines.
FOR NEW FAMILIES… HOW TO REGISTER:
- Go to: https://munchalunch.com/schools/hopelutheran
- Click the “Register Here” button. The system will guide you through.
- After adding your children, click the green “Order Lunch!” button to order
- Next time, just click the “Login Here” button to access your account.
ORDERING DETAILS:
Online ordering is open for the hot lunch dates through the school year and will close 7 days prior (Fridays at 9:00 am) to the scheduled hot lunch date.
A full school year of ordering is now available. Optionally, please feel free to order weekly or monthly.
Please ensure that you have PAID for all orders, as this system will NOT include UNPAID orders to our reports.
All credits from the 2024 -2025 school year have all been rolled over. It is posted on your account.
If you need assistance with ordering, please contact Fuel Catering directly at please remember to include your name, school name, student name and class.
Fraser Health Dental Resources
Below is a list of dental resources, from Fraser Health, for the 2025/2026 school year.
Even if you are a family that does not have private dental insurance, you may be eligible to apply for the following programs.
- Healthy Kids Program – children under the age of 19 years may be eligible for basic dental services.
- Canadian Dental Care Plan – children under the age of 18 years who do not have access to a private dental insurance plan.
- UBC Dentistry – offers a free dental program for children 12 years and younger. Please see the attached application form.
- Affordable dentistry options for children – Fraser Health Authority
PTL/Community Relations News
September 11, 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. September 11, 2025 PTL meeting Minutes is available for your review here. The meeting recording is also available for view by emailing your request to
HLCS Open House – October 16
Parents, we’ve learned from our admissions interviews that an overwhelming majority of our applicants come to our school because of word-of-mouth recommendations from our school community. We are thankful that you are our best advertisers.
Do you know of a family ready to explore education options for their child? Do you have friends or family looking for a school that offers more than just an academic education, one that you can call home? Please forward this digital flyer and encourage them to check out The Hope Difference.
