Monday, March 9
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
3:00 – 4:00 pm Homework Club
3:05 – 4:00 Wizard of Oz Practice – Scenes 13,1,2
Tuesday, March 10
Grade 6A Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Wednesday, March 11
Reports Issued – Term Two
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at Elementary School
12 – 2 pm – Robotic Tournament at Middle School
3:10 – 4:30 – Wizard of Oz Practice – Scenes 3,4,5,6a
Thursday, March 12
The Well will be selling pizza on Thursday for $1.50 a slice and drinks for a $ 1.00
Friday, March 13
Morning Drop off at Elementary School for Chapel
Hot Lunch
3:10 – 4: 30 – Wizard of Oz Practice – Scenes 10, 11, 12
Looking Ahead…
March 16 to March 29
Spring Break – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Monday, March 30
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AFTER SPRING BREAK
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
3:00 – 4:00 pm Homework Club
3:05 – 4:00 Wizard of Oz Practice – Act 1 (scenes 1-6) – Everyone except Shrek
Tuesday, March 31
Grade 6A Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Wednesday, April 1
Class Photos
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at Elementary School
3:10 – 4:30 – Wizard of Oz Practice – Act 2 (scenes 7-13) Everyone except Galinda, Karen Pfister, munchkins, and dancers
Thursday, April 2
Friday, April 3
Good Friday – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Volunteer Opportunities – 2025/2026 School Year
Class Photo Day Volunteer Opportunity – April 1
Please read details in sign up description
KM Club Volunteers – Spring Session!
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.
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.
Lunch Supervision Volunteer Sign-up Link!
Hot Lunch Volunteer Sign-up Link!
Extreme Weather Closures
With the possibility of snowy weather coming, please note the following important information regarding Hope Lutheran Christian School closures due to extreme/inclement weather:
- The decision to close (full day or partial day/late start) the School due to extreme weather will be made by 7:00 AM, on the day of the closure, so families can make alternate arrangements.
- The announcement will be posted as quickly as possible on our Facebook page and our school website. Do not phone the school, as staff will not be available.
- The decision will be made taking into consideration the safety of our families and staff, and the School’s ability to operate normally, and will be based on the best information available at the time.
- Any extreme weather closures will automatically apply to both campuses, and Schola Bohemia – Before and After School Care.
- Hope Lutheran’s extreme weather closures may not be the same as the local School Districts’ closures.
- Winter weather can change quickly, therefore, when the School remains open, all decisions regarding travel to and from the School are the responsibility of each family.
Term 2 Reports
Term 2 Reports will be sent home on Wednesday, March 11.
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:
Please note: Scripts should be memorized
Coming up this week:
- Monday, March 9 – Scenes 13, 1, 2 (Dorothy, Auntie Em, Uncle Henry, Seth, Cain, Jessie, Sheriff Amos, Karen Pfister)
- Wednesday, March 11 – Scenes 3-6a (Dorothy, Toto, Galinda, Mayor, Coroner, Town Crier, Extra munchkins/dancers, crows, trees, scarecrow, tinman, lion)
- Friday, March 13 – Scenes 6b-12 (Dorothy, Toto, Wicked Witch, Monkeys, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, Shrek, Wizard, Trumpeters)
After Spring Break:
- Monday, March 30 – Act 1 (scenes 1-6) – Everyone
- Wednesday, April 2 – Act 2 (scenes 7-13) – Everyone except Galinda, Karen Pfister, munchkins, and dancers
Coming up 2nd week after Spring Break:
- Wednesday, April 8 – Act 1 (scenes 1-6) – Everyone except Shrek
- Friday, April 10 – Act 2 (scenes 7-13) – Everyone except Galinda, Karen Pfister, munchkins, and dancers
Minecraft Club
Ms. Chu from Elementary is once again starting the Middle School Minecraft Club! We are very excited!
Here are the forms you will need:
The Minecraft servers will be open from March 9 through April.
- Monday to Friday: 4:00–9:00 PM
- Saturdays and holidays: 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
A schedule will be posted for students so they know when the server is available.
Before being invited to play, students must be responsible with their schoolwork and demonstrate positive, respectful behavior online. Completion of the Play Contract is also required.
The Well
The Well will be selling pizza for $1.50 per slice and drinks for $1.00.
This will be first come, first served. Students should still bring their own lunch in case the pizza sells out.
KM Club Announcement
Kilometre Club is back!
This Spring we are, again, conducting a 7-week run/walk around McLean Park starting Wed. April 8th and going until Fri., May 15th from 3:20pm – 3:50pm. The events will take place immediately after school, with warmup starting at 3:10pm and runs starting at 3:30pm sharp at McLean Park. Participants must register using THIS ONLINE FORM by Wednesday, March 26th. At the end of the term, runners can earn medals and trophies based on the total amount of KM run.
While the students earn medals, 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 either volunteering at the KM club and/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 Before and After School care 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 sign-up link, in the Volunteer section of the Monday Note, to register for volunteer opportunities.
Please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.
Basketball Student Coaches
Our Grade 7 and 8 students have an exciting opportunity to apply to serve as student coaches for our Grade 3/4 teams at the upcoming Basketball Friendship Tournament hosted by Our Lady of Assumption Catholic School on April 23–24. This leadership role allows older students to mentor younger players, model good sportsmanship, and represent Hope Lutheran in a positive way. Mr Shutsa has given students more details. Interested students are invited to submit a short paragraph application by Tuesday, March 31 at 8:30am to Mr. Shutsa and Mr. Mayer.
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!
PTL/Community Relations News
January 15, 2026 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. January 15, 2026, PTL meeting Minutes are available for your review here.
Community Relations
Newsletter
We are collecting submissions for the April newsletter. Do you have a story to share or a special achievement we can celebrate? Send your submissions to Lisa at .
Hope Church News
Hope Lutheran Church wishes to support Christian post-secondary education by offering a bursary of up to $1000 to young adults who have had a connection to Hope Lutheran Church or School and are accepted to a post secondary Christian institution such as Trinity Western University in Langley, BC; Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute in Camrose, AB or other institutions offering Christian Studies. Christian Studies in Canadian Universities, Canadian Bible Colleges.
Please apply by June 14 using this link.
