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
NEXT WEEK:
Monday, October 26
3:10 PM KM Club
Tuesday, October 27
Wednesday, October 28
3:10 PM KM Club
Thursday, October 29
Parent Teacher Conferences – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Friday, October 30
Pro D Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Volunteer Opportunities – 2026-2027 School Year
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:
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. An email with instructions was sent to families on Friday, October 16. The booking system will close Wednesday, October 28 at noon.
Firearm Violence Prevention Act (FVPA) Update
Please note that, related to the new Firearm Violence Prevention Act (October 1, 2026), Hope Lutheran Christian School has posted the following sections on our website, under the tab of Resources/Parent Information:
- Fair Notice to Parents/Guardians – Elementary Schools
- Fair Notice for Parents/Guardians – Middle and Secondary Schools
Drop Off and Pick Up UPDATE
Thank you to the vast majority of our parents who continue to show patience and adherence to our drop-off and pick-up procedures. However, we have received complaints from our neighbours about garbage and noise.
Please note that:
- There has been an increase in garbage being left in yards (perhaps as students leave the vehicles). Please keep our neighbourhood clean and tidy and place your garbage in the appropriate bins.
- These times can be congested, and we ask for grace and patience. Please be considerate of other users and our neighbours and refrain from using your horn unless necessary for safety reasons.
Other Reminders:
- Morning parking lot drop-off is at the BACK of the lot. Do not park or stop in the front parking area, but drive through to the back (by the overpass) to let out your students. This is the most time-efficient way to let students out and avoid a traffic backlog in the lot.
- Please park in the appropriate spots at McLean Park or along York Street. Drivers are not permitted to stop at the crosswalk or driveway to let out students.
- For the safety of all our children, ALL vehicles must come to a complete stop at each stop line (Grant Ave. & Frey Pl.), look both ways, and then proceed.
- Enter the parking lot with caution and at a reduced speed, so as to see any students/parents that may be walking.
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child boxes are available in the foyer of the elementary school. For families that decide to take and fill a box, please return the filled boxes by the end of day, Friday, November 13.
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 24 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
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”.
The Chosen Ministry at Hope
This is a gathering (every two weeks) of Hope congregation members and school parents (and guests of both) to view each one of the 48+ episodes of the video series The Chosen https://watch.thechosen.tv/ followed by discussion. The Chosen video series is deeply anchored in Scripture with some room for the other pieces that, when added, make it real and understandable and a joy to view. This group meets twice a month on Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings.
Wednesday evening from 7:30 PM to 9:20 PM at the home of Jordan & Stephanie Mayer (very near the school in PoCo), you can reach them at .
- September: 9th and 23
- October: 7th and 21st
- November: 4th and 18th
- December: 2nd and 16th
Continued in 2027
Saturday morning from 9 AM to 11:00 AM at Hope church. You can reach John Diack (member of Hope) at .
- September: 12th and 26th
- October: 10th and 24th
- November: 7th and 21st
- December: 5th and 19th
Continued in 2027
PTL News
HOPE LUTHERAN PTL Recycle Program is Back!
Please donate your recycled bottles and pop cans to our PTL Community.
Enter phone number 604-783-4494 print your label, SCAN IT and attach to your bag
** all donations and proceeds will be transferred from this account to our Hope Lutheran PTL account.
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
