Monday, January 26
7:30 – 8:15am – Girls Basketball Practice at Elementary School
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
3:00 – 4:00pm Homework Club
3:05 – 4:40pm Wizard Of Oz Practice scene 2
Tuesday, January 27
7:30am – LEST Reader’s Theatre and One Acts Practice at Middle School
Dress Down Day $2 to participate (Theme: Olympics; come dressed in a country colours/jersey)
Grade 6A Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
3:15 – 4:30pm – Girls’ Grade 6-8 Basketball Practice at the Elementary School
Wednesday, January 28
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
3:15 – 4:30pm – Boys Basketball Practice at Elementary School
3:05 – 4:40pm Wizard Of Oz Practice scene 3
Thursday, January 29
7:30am – LEST Reader’s Theatre and One Acts Practice at Middle School
3:00 – 4:15pm – Robotics Club
3:15 – 4:30pm – Boys Basketball Practice at Elementary School
Friday, January 30
2026-2027 Re-enrolment Period OPENS
Morning Drop off at Elementary School for Chapel
Hot Lunch
3:05 – 4:30pm Wizard of Oz Practice scene 6 (monkeys can leave at 3:45)
Looking Ahead…
Monday, February, 2
7:30 – 8:15am – Girls Basketball Practice at Elementary School
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
3:00 – 4:00pm Homework Club
3:05 – 4:30pm Wizard Of Oz Practice scene 5
Tuesday, February 3
7:30am – LEST Reader’s Theatre and One Acts Practice at Middle School
Grade 6A Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
3:15 – 4:30pm – Girls’ Grade 6-8 Basketball Practice in the Elementary School
Wednesday, February 4
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
3:05 – 4:30pm Wizard Of Oz Practice scene 4
3:15 – 4:30pm – Boys Basketball Practice at Elementary School
Thursday, February 5
7:30am – LEST Reader’s Theatre and One Acts Practice at Middle School
3:00 – 4:15pm – Robotics Club
3:15 – 4:30pm – Boys Basketball Practice at Elementary School
Friday, February 6
Morning Drop off at Elementary School for Chapel
Hot Lunch
3:05 – 4:30pm Wizard of Oz Practice scene 7
Volunteer Opportunities – 2025/2026 School Year
Special Persons Day – Coffee and Treat Service
Link: Special Persons Day Coffee Volunteers
Looking for 3 parents to help set up a coffee station at Special Persons Day
Monday, Feb 2nd at Elementary School 8:00am to 10:00am (2PPH)
Please contact for any questions
Bursary Gala Assistance Needed
Library Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities are available at the elementary school library for anyone who is comfortable using computers. Please contact Ms. Francescini, or drop by the library so she can explain the jobs.
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. Kids are delighting in stopping on a regular basis to pick up an apple, banana or maybe even a strawberry!
We could use some adult volunteers to help manage this program. Duties would involve washing and portioning fruit for service, approximately 15-30 mins 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. 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.
Lunch Supervision Volunteer Sign up Link!
Parent Participation Hours Deadline for Term 1
Term 1 Parent Participation Hours must be recorded by January 31, 2026. Please note that record sheets will close on this date, and we are unable to accept late submissions.
Term 2 tracking starts February 1. Your Class Liaison will send out new sheets early in the month.
Reminder: Families with multiple students should log all hours under their youngest child’s record sheet.
Bursary Gala Tickets on Sale NOW!
Our annual Bursary Gala fundraiser is happening Saturday, March 7th and tickets are on sale now in both campus offices. Mark your calendars and prepare to join us for this incredible evening in support of our Margaret Towriss Bursary Fund.
We are currently seeking artistically and musically talented individuals both within our school community (including students AND parents) and those beyond our school community to be a part of our entertainment. If you, or someone you know, would like to share your talent, please contact John Lok at .
Parents are needed to help with ticket sales and event assistance. Please choose your area of interest:
LEST Documents Due
The LEST notarized travel documents, a copy of the student’s passport, and the remaining payment of $450 are all due by February 5. Please submit all required documents to the Middle School Office. Payments may be made by cheque, cash, Credit Card, or e-transfer; however, please note that the Middle School Office accepts cash and cheque only, while Vredit Card payments are accepted at the Elementary School Office.
Wizard of Oz
Please remember to bring your scripts with you to practice. Also, please let Ms. Allen or Mr. Yee know if you can’t make the rehearsal, so we can fill you in on what you missed. Here’s what we are working on this week:
- Monday after school – scene 2 (until 4pm)
- Wednesday after school – scene 3 (until 4:30)
- Friday after school – scene 6 until 4:30 (monkeys can leave at 3:45)
World Scholar’s Cup 2026 Sign Up Open (Grades 5-8)
The World Scholar’s Cup is back and we are again excited to start preparing our Grade 5, 6, 7, 8 for this year’s event scheduled to take place on April 12-13. Please register now with this REGISTRATION FORM. Registration closes February 6.
For those new to the World Scholar’s Cup, you can learn more in the link and attend the Zoom information session on Friday, January 30, 7:30pm. Zoom Link. This introduction will also feature a short presentation by students from last year who advanced to the Global round in Slovenia and the Tournament of Champions Round at Yale University.
We are also happy to share that Ms. Zacharia (gr. 5B teacher) will be the teacher sponsor this year to help organize our students for this event. We look forward to your child joining this event and your support in their experience at the World Scholar’s Cup. For questions related to the World Scholar’s Cup, please email .
MS Minecraft Club
We’re excited to announce that registration for the Middle School Minecraft Club is now open!
Students who are interested in joining are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible.
Please register using the link below:
https://forms.gle/Z45VZEEb8o8Vy9TP8
Fraser Health Resources
Child and Youth Mental Health
Mental health is essential for children’s growth, relationships, and success in school.
Here’s how you can support them:
- Listen and talk about their feelings
- Build walks or other physical activities into family time
- Celebrate positive choices and efforts
- Encourage learning from positive and negative experiences
- Give your time, your words, and your presence
Find mental health resources and services for children and youth on Fraser Health’s website: Child and youth mental health – Fraser Health Authority
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
Fraser Health Vaccination Information
On Monday, May 4, our Grade 6 students will receive their routine vaccination.
Parents of Grade 6, 7, and 8 students can go to this website immunizationconsent.gov.bc.ca to complete the online permission forms. If your child in Grade 7 or 8 is missing any vaccines, Fraser Health can provide catch-up doses on this day if you wish.
A Fraser Health representative will be at the school on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:30 pm to answer vaccine-related questions on a drop-in basis in Mr. Shutsa’s office.
An information sheet with the QR code for permission has been sent home with your child.
Families who do not complete the online form by early April (3–4 weeks before May 4) will receive a paper copy directly from Fraser Health.
Thank you!
Candy Grams Order Forms
Order forms are due back TODAY – January 26th.All proceeds support their year-end Grade 5 Celebration as they prepare for the transition to middle school.
Delivery will be:
- Tuesday, February 10 (before the LEST trip) for the middle school campus
- Friday, February 13th for elementary campus
Thank you for supporting our Grade 5 students!
PTL/Community Relations News
Thursday, January 15, 2026 PTL Zoom meeting
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. The January 15, 2026 PTL meeting Minutes will be available soon.
Community Relations
Intentional Acts of Kindness Challenge
The smallest act of kindness can change someone’s entire day! It can come from anyone at any time. And, it’s the little things that can mean so much. Kindness is a gift that everyone can afford.
From February 2-13 we are having a 12-day Kindness Challenge. Each day, everyone is encouraged to intentionally perform an act of kindness. 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. There is no lower limit to kindness. Inspire others – let us know! Share your inspiring stories and ideas for kindness at .
LEST students, think of ways you can take your acts of kindness across the border and show kindness to your bus driver, restaurant staff and hotel staff. Thank people by name for the service they have given you. Most service people wear name tags – surprise them by using their name. It will brighten their day and your light will shine as you represent our school.
Newsletter Submissions
We are collecting submissions for the February newsletter. Do you have a story to share or a special achievement we can celebrate? What about your ideas for kindness? Send your submissions to Lisa at .
Church News
The Chosen Ministry at Hope Lutheran Church has launched this month.
Hope Church is facilitating two community groups based on The Chosen series with each group gathering twice per month from January-May to watch the videos and have discussion.
Group #1 will gather every second Wednesday evening from 7:00-9:30pm at a home in Port Coquitlam; the start date is Wednesday, January 14th, 2026. Contact for details.
Group #2 will gather every second Saturday morning from 8:30-10:30am in the church, starting Saturday, January 17th, 2026.
School parents and church members are encouraged to join; the content is suitable for anyone over the age of 13. Registration is not required, just show up to the time slot that works for you.
For more information, contact John Diack (604-512-1440 or ).
