Monday, October 12
Thanksgiving Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Tuesday, October 13
Wednesday, October 14
9:45 AM Kindergarten A & B Field Trip; Laity Pumpkin Patch
3:10 PM KM Club
Thursday, October 15
9:00 AM Grade 1A & B Field Trip; PoCo Community Walk
6:30 PM Open House
Friday, October 16
9:05 AM Late Start
9:15 AM K – 8 Chapel
Hot Lunch
3:10 PM KM Club
NEXT WEEK:
Monday, October 19
Photo Retake Day
3:10 PM KM Club
Tuesday, October 20
Cross Country Meet (for participating gr. 4 & 5 students)
Wednesday, October 21
3:10 PM KM Club
Thursday, October 22
Friday, October 23
9:05 AM Late Start
9:15 AM K – 8 Chapel
Hot Lunch
3:10 PM KM Club
Volunteer Opportunities – 2026-2027 School Year
Volunteer Opportunity – Thursday, October 15, 2026
Plenty of choices from parent ambassadors to food donations please see sign up below:
KM Club – Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
We want to shine a spotlight on one of the most valuable jobs on race day: Counters and Cleanup. This role makes sure every runner is accurately counted towards their final reward, and that our space is left in great shape afterward – and right now, it’s one of our most underutilized volunteer spots. Our organizers have been covering the gap, and we’d love more hands on deck.
To say thank you, we’re making it worth your while.
Starting now, volunteering for Counters and Cleanup earns your child’s class TRIPLE pizza points — 3 points instead of the usual 1 — for every run.
How Pizza Points work: Parents can earn points across all 15 runs for their kid’s class, and the class with the most points at the end wins a pizza lunch. Points are earned by either volunteering or participating in the run and collecting stamps. Every point helps, and Counters and Cleanup points now count three times as much, making this a great way to give your child’s class a real boost.
Pro Tip: Earn up to 5 Pizza Points in one day!
Here’s how to maximize your contribution at a single run:
- Help with Set Up → 1 point
- Run or volunteer during the run → 1 point
- Help with Counting and Cleanup at the end → 3 points
That’s up to 5 points for your child’s class, just by arriving a little early and staying a little after the finish.
Sign up for an upcoming Counters and Cleanup slot HERE.
See you at the next KM Club!
Lunch Hour Supervision
Help our teachers take the break they deserve. Volunteer your time for Lunch Supervision.
Click the link below to sign up.
Hot Lunch Volunteers
Come help Volunteer to distribute on Hot Lunch Fridays!
Sign up Below:
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.
Library Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities 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.
If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Emily Reilly, at . Many hands will make light work!
Parent-Teacher Conferences Coming Soon
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 29. This is an important opportunity to meet with teachers and review your student’s progress so far this year. These conferences fulfill the first of five formal reporting requirements mandated by the Ministry. All appointments will be booked online.
We will email instructions to families on Friday, October 16, and the booking system will open Saturday, October 17 morning.
Terry Fox Run
Thank you to everyone who was involved with our Terry Fox Run this year! Pledge forms should be returned to your child’s teacher no later than Friday, October 16th. Our school has a goal of raising $3500. To make a donation, you can also visit our school’s fundraising page: https://schools.terryfox.ca/139750.
Terry Fox started a marathon against cancer. Together, we can finish it.
Photo Retake/Catch Up Photo Day
Did your child(ren) miss the first photo day or are needing a retake? Retakes are offered for expression, poor posture, or head tilt; not for personal style changes (ie: change of clothing or hair). Please note all glass glare is removed on final prints.
For families wanting student photos taken, please note retake day is: October 19, 2026.
Hope Lutheran Retakes CLICK HERE to sign up. The cutoff to sign up is Thursday, October 15, 2026.
CLICK HERE to find out more about ordering.
Phone: 1.888.644.4494
Please note that formal uniform is required for all retake photos.
2027-2028 Kindergarten Sibling Enrolment
Our first round of kindergarten intake for the 2027/28 school year is soon approaching! Each year, spaces are set aside for kindergarten siblings of current Hope Lutheran students.
On Thursday, October 1st, a direct email communication was sent to current families that have already indicated having a child born in the year 2022. These families will be provided a Kindergarten Sibling Application Package to be completed and submitted directly to by Wednesday, October 21st. At the time of application, no fees are required to be submitted. Should a family be offered a placement for Kindergarten 2027/28, fees will be collected during the student re-enrolment period in February 2027. 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 November 2nd, November 10th, November 16th and November 19th.
If you have a child born in the year 2022 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!
Hope Lutheran Church News
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. JR Youth is on this Saturday, October 17 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Hope Lutheran’s Elementary campus. Come join us for fun, games, devotion, and community connection! We are excited to see each of you.
Join our mailing list by clicking here to receive updates about our events.
Have questions? Please email Evan ()
Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!
HOT LUNCH Ordering
Deadline to order 7 days prior to Hot Lunch day.
Hot Lunch will run every Friday of the school year except Pro-D days.
Pro tips:
- Avoid missing deadlines, order ahead for the term
- Make sure your current grade and teacher is updated on your profile your your child’s lunch WILL get lost!
Link to ordering website: https://munchalunch.com/
Don’t have an account? Please see Fuel Catering Welcome Letter here:
Parent Letter Munch Hope Lutheran 26_27.pdf
Community Relations
Open House
October 15th at 6:30-8:00 PM
Hope Lutheran Christian School will be hosting our fall Open House on October 15th, 6:30-8:00 PM. This event is for families who are exploring future education options at Hope Lutheran Christian School. Current Hope Lutheran parents are welcome to refer interested parties to our webpage for more information. Registration for the event available in the link below:
2027 Lutheran Elementary School Tournament (LEST) Fundraiser
Each February, our middle schoolers attend the Lutheran Elementary School Tournament (LEST) in Tacoma, Washington. This year, you can help lower trip costs for our families simply by purchasing gift cards for your everyday shopping and holiday gifts.
How it works:
As an example, If you buy a $100 gift card, you receive the full $100 to spend. Because you bought it through our fundraiser, the retailer donates a percentage of the sale directly to Hope Lutheran Christian School—at no extra cost to you.
Whether you need gas and groceries or are shopping for holiday gifts, you can choose from over 90 popular BC retailers, including Walmart, Loblaws, Save-On-Foods, Esso, Tim Hortons, Cactus Club, Canadian Tire and more.
More details to follow soon!
Elementary Prayer Club
When and where?
Every Wednesday, from 12 noon to 12:20 PM in the connection room at the elementary school.
What happens at our Elementary School prayer club?
Our elementary students gather under the supervision of Mr. Thomas Ndedi, to connect with God, support one another, and pray together for our families, school communities, and nations.
Mr. Ndedi believes in modeling prayer: “Children naturally imitate what they see and hear. I keep it real and conversational by teaching children that prayer is simply talking and listening to a loving friend, rather than just reciting formal rules”.
PTL News
Application for Class Liaison
The Class Liaison is an important volunteer role in each grade at Hope Lutheran School.
The main responsibilities of a Class Liaison include:
- Email communication with parents
- Classroom support
- Parent communication and engagement
- Teacher support and appreciation initiatives
- Sharing PTL messages and updates with parents in your grade
- Responding to teacher requests and helping coordinate parent volunteers for class parties, special events, and other classroom activities
- Serving as a point of contact between the classroom teacher, parents, and the PTL
If you are an active and organized person, can communicate in a timely and appropriate manner, and would enjoy helping connect teachers, parents, and the PTL, we encourage you to apply and express your interest.
This is a volunteer position, and the hours spent in this role will count toward your volunteer hours requirement.
We are currently still needing class liaisons in the following classes:
- 5B
- 8
To apply, please email: and CC with your name, your child’s grade for the upcoming school year, and a brief note expressing your interest.
Looking to Buy or Sell Used Uniform Pieces?
If you are looking to buy or sell any used uniforms please join our Hope CommUNITY Marketplace group on Facebook:
September 17, 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. Sept 1, 2026 PTL meeting Minutes are available for your review. PTL Minutes Sept 17-26.pdf
Fraser Health News: September – Back to school health and virtual care
Help set the stage for a healthy school year with Fraser Health’s Healthy Back to School Guide.
The guide provides information on a variety of ways to keep children healthy during a school year. For instance, fostering healthy routines for sleep, mealtimes and physical activity can greatly support your child’s health and wellness.
Staying healthy during the school year is also about protecting children from illnesses that can spread quickly in classrooms. It is important to make sure children wash their hands properly, and to keep them home if they are feeling unwell.
Another way to protect your child’s health is to ensure their immunizations are up to date. Vaccines help prevent several serious illnesses and infectious diseases, for example, measles. Please check that you (if born in or after 1970) and your children have received at least two doses of a measles-containing vaccine. Find out how to check your immunization records here.
Vaccines are available at many pharmacy locations, physician offices, and at all public health units.
If you are new to B.C. or Canada, provide your immunization records to public health at fraserhealth.ca/immunizationform.
Need fast access to health advice? Call Fraser Health Virtual Care
Our Fraser Health Virtual Care registered nurses and dietitians can provide convenient, fast health advice and information for busy families. With options for phone or web chat consultations, families receive medical advice from nurses with emergency experience. It can save you time, It can save you time and may help you avoid having to visit a clinic or emergency department. Nurses can also connect you with an Urgent and Primary Care Centre, if needed..
How to reach Fraser Health Virtual Care
- Dial 1-800-314-0999. For an interpreter, say your language in English.
- For web chat, go to fraserhealth.ca/virtualcare and click the blue chat bubble in the right corner to start.
Available 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day, including statutory holidays. After hours, call 8-1-1.
Learn more about Fraser Health Virtual Care, other care options and more at: Fraserhealth.ca/VirtualCare
