Monday, October 9
Thanksgiving Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Tuesday, October 10
Wednesday, October 11
9:00 am Chapel
3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr.4 / 5 (Rm 200)
3:20 – 3:50 pm KM Club
Thursday, October 12
Photo Order Cutoff (a late fee is applicable for orders placed after this date)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Field Trip – Kindergarten & Gr. 1 Classes – Laity Pumpkin Patch
3:15 – 4:15 pm EAL Gr. 3 (Rm 200)
Friday, October 13
Hot Lunch
3:20 – 3:50 pm KM Club
Looking Ahead…
Monday, October 16
Cutoff to sign up for Photo Retakes (see notice below)
3:20 – 3:50 pm KM Club
Tuesday, October 17
Grades 4 – 7 Cross-country Meet @ Bear Creek Park, Surrey
Wednesday, October 18
9:00 am Chapel
3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr.4 / 5 (Rm 200)
3:20 – 3:50 pm KM Club
Thursday, October 19
Photo Retake Day
3:15 – 4:15 pm EAL Gr. 3 (Rm 200)
Friday, October 20
Hot Lunch
3:20 – 3:50 pm KM Club
Volunteer Opportunities – 2023/2024 School Year
Please click link to see detailed options for Opportunities:
1. Calling all Volunteers for the Be The Light Harvest Festival on October 24th, 2023. Please click the link to see how you can Volunteer. Volunteer Opportunities include donations and day of in person opportunities so please read description and details very carefully.
2023/2024 Fall Harvest Fest Volunteer Opportunities
2. Hope Lutheran School will be having an Open House on Tuesday, October 24th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. (at the elementary school) and volunteers are needed.
Click the link for volunteer opportunities for the following positions (please read description carefully)
Open House October 24th Volunteer Opportunities
3. PARENT TEACHER Conference Dinner Provisions – help support our hard working teachers with a hot dinner on October 26th, 2023. We are looking for food contributions that will equal Volunteer Hours (PPH). All details for Middle School and Elementary School Provisions found in the sign up link. We are also looking for support to help prep the dinner provisions that have been donated. PLEASE READ the description in full detail as well as the details found on the sign up. Clear instructions are posted.
Parent Teacher Dinner Provisions Sign up
4. 2023 -2024 Volunteer Opportunities Page
5. KM CLUB:
Our Fall Km Club started Monday, September 18th and takes place Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 3:20-3:50 pm at McLean Park for 17 running days until Friday, November 3. Parent volunteers are needed in various capacities. Please sign up for the time slots that work for you.
Volunteer descriptions and registration can be found in the sign-up link.
If your child is participating, it is strongly encouraged that caregivers volunteer a minimum of three times throughout the duration of the Club.
Interested volunteers, please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or
Photos From Photo Day Available
Exciting news! Your online gallery from your school photo session is now live!
Please visit this link to access the gallery: https://weborders.mountainwest.ca. Your webcode to access your images was provided on photo day. Any active email address can be used to login.
Your order deadline is: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12TH 2023 (after the date a late fee is applicable)
Sign Up for Retake Photos
Did you miss the first photo day or are needing a retake?
If you would like retakes they will be held at the school on: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023
Please visit this link https://retakes.mountainwest.ca/hopelutheranchristian and sign up by MONDAY OCTOBER 16, 2023.
Grade 4-7 Cross-country Meet
Thank you for your support of Hope Lutheran Athletics! GO HURRICANES!
We have an upcoming cross-country meet for students in Grades 4-7 on October 17, hosted by our friends from Surrey Christian School and Credo Christian.
It will be hosted at Bear Creek Park in Surrey.
We will be having some practices. It is expected that students are able to run 2km without stopping.
Middle School Students will be doing some practices at lunch times with Mr. Shutsa.
Elementary Students will be practicing at lunch with Mr. Mayer.
Both teachers will run these practices on October 5th, 10th and 12th.
All students are also encouraged to join the KM CLUB and participate for extra practice.
If you are interested in joining the team, please email Mr. Shutsa at .
Scholastic October Flyer
The October flyer has been sent home today. You can access the digital version by clicking on this link. Please ensure that your orders are placed by Tuesday, October 16. When you check out, remember to use our school’s Class Code: RC131640. We appreciate your ongoing support in fostering literacy and nurturing a passion for reading among our students. If you have any inquiries or require assistance with the ordering process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Kang ().
Terry Fox Run
Once again our Hope community came together to raise funds and awareness for Cancer research. Pledge sheets were returned and online pledges were made. Together, we made a difference.
This years incentives winners for fundraising are:
- Cameron Chua (KB): Lunch with Mr. Nagtegaal for the most money raised (date to be determined)
- Dress down day for the whole school: We raised over $4500!!!! (date to be determined)
Thank you for all your support.
Badminton – Fall Session 2023
It is that time again for badminton! This fall season will be short and thus will begin immediately. To better accommodate, we have grouped grades 1-3 this season, so that we may include as many students as we are able.
Please register in the appropriate time slot for your child, and I hope to see you all again soon!
Note:
- Refer to the lesson dates often to ensure your child does not automatically go to the gym on an off day with no coach present
- During the sign-up process, please put your “child’s name” under the “My Comment” boxes, and the parent’s name under (First, Last) along with your phone number and email.
- Please ensure your child wears indoor shoes during class, and bring their rackets if they have one
- Payment may be made via e-transfer to
Link to register for badminton
Any questions and inquiries can be made directly to Coach Ken ()
BC Lions Hope Community Event
Due to the overwhelming popularity of this event, we have been allocated an additional 25 tickets that can be purchased. It is not too late to join our fellow church and school members for a fun night supporting the Lions as they get ready for the playoffs! GO LIONS!!!
Come on out for a night of football, faith, and community building! We have secured a special group rate for the BC Lions’ game against the Calgary Stampeders on October 20th (7:00pm). We chose this night because it is the BC Lions’ Faith and Family Night event.
The special event will include meeting a few players and the team’s chaplain after the football game. Please see this Information Document to assist with how to purchase tickets and THIS LINK to purchase the tickets.
This is a great opportunity for our school members and church members to meet and strengthen our Hope community. Feel free to invite your friends and family to join us.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Chris Anderson at
Look forward to seeing everyone there!
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.
Youth is happening this week, Saturday, October 14 at 6:30 pm.
Have questions? Please email Daniel ()
Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!
Parent Prayer
You are welcome to join other parents and our school administration to pray (even if you’ve never prayed before!). Please consider setting aside 30 minutes of your time at the beginning of each week to join us for Parent Prayer as we pray for our school, families, and community.
We’ll meet outside at the Elementary Campus by the main entrance.
Every Monday from 8:45 – 9:15 am (except for holidays).
Community Relations
Parent Teacher League (PTL) News
Upcoming Event – Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival! Play games and win prizes!
Theme: Be the Light!
Dress up as someone who was of good influence, or was a light in their story or in real life.
Taking place Tuesday, October 24, during school hours.
Media
We appreciate the involvement of parents to capture images of the life of our school. Please send your good quality photos/videos to for school media purposes. These images may be used for our school social media and/or promotional materials.
