Monday, December 11

8:45 am Parent Prayer

9:30 – 11:30am K/1 Community Caroling

Tuesday, December 12

Wednesday, December 13

9:00 am Chapel

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr.4 / 5 (Rm 200)

Thursday, December 14

3:15 – 4:15 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 200)

Friday, December 15

Dress Down Day – $2 fundraiser for Gr. 8 Grad

Hot Lunch

Looking Ahead…

Monday, December 18

8:45 am Parent Prayer

Tuesday, December 19

Bethlehem Walk

6:00 pm arrival – Shift 1
7:00 pm arrival – Shift 2

Wednesday, December 20

12:45 pm LATE START

Bethlehem Walk

6:00 pm arrival – Shift 1
7:00 pm arrival – Shift 2

Thursday, December 21

NOON DISMISSAL

Friday, December 22

Christmas Break – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

Volunteer Opportunities – 2023/2024 School Year

Please click link to see detailed options for Opportunities:

1. Bethlehem Walk Refreshment Donations & Service – Looking for volunteers to bake treats for both Bethlehem Walk evenings as well as parents who can help serve Hot Chocolate and treats. Please read the description of sign up in full detail to know how many PPH hours translates to each sign up.

2. Please click link to see detailed options for Opportunities:

2023-2024 Volunteer Opportunities Page

HELP STILL NEEDED and New Requests: Bethlehem Walk

In order for our event to run smoothly we will need the support of our parent community in a variety of different ways.

Prop gathering – Please see THIS LIST and if you have any of the items listed, please reach out to the teacher(s) in charge of the scene on whether it is a good fit and if it is still in need, or already provided.
Lumber – We are in need of lumber to use for the stable creation, but will not be keeping it afterwards. If you have lumber you’d like to donate to this please contact .
Stable building/creation – On Monday, December 18, in the morning we will need a work crew to help create our outdoor stable scene. This should take a couple hours and we hope to have it completed by the afternoon, so our students can practice in the scene. If you are able to come and help please contact Ken Youck –
Snack provision and kitchen help – communication from the PTL.
NEW!! Tour Guides – We are looking for some additional help in touring guest groups around the tent. If you are able to help between 6:30 – 8:30 pm on either night, please contact Jennifer Watson,
NEW!! Laundry – We are looking for some parents to take costumes home at 8:30 pm on Wednesday, December 20, to wash, dry, and return at 9:00 am December 21 to the elementary campus. Please contact Taura Berg,
NEW!! Costume Sorting/Inventory – On Thursday, December 21 at 9:00 am we are needing some parents to help in sorting and updating the costume inventory as others return the laundered costumes. Please contact Taura Berg,

This Friday, December 15, the school parking lot will be closed in the morning and remain closed until the last day of school, December 21. A large tent is being set up Friday, to prepare for our Bethlehem Walk. Please note this and plan accordingly to park in designated areas at MacLean Park or on the surrounding roads for drop off and pick up, being mindful of our neighbours and NOT blocking driveways. We do ask that you continue to NOT PARK on Frey Place.

During this time frame (December 15, 18, 19, 20, 21) we will be implementing the Rainy Day Line Up format in the mornings. This means Kindergarten and gr. 1 can proceed directly to their classes starting at 8:30 am and gr. 2 – 5 will line up outside as per rainy days.

If you are able to stay a little after school on Friday, December 15 to help move scene backdrops and props to the tent we would greatly appreciate your help. Please find Jennifer Watson that afternoon to see what needs to be moved and where.

Students have been seen by staff for their costuming for the Bethlehem Walk. Costumes are being provided by the school UNLESS otherwise communicated by the classroom teacher. Please have your child dress warm for the weather – they are outside for their shift (jackets, gloves, and warm, waterproof boots). If possible, students are asked to wear clothing that is more neutral to help the costuming stand out (Black, grey, khaki, tan, brown, etc). Costumes will remain at the school and students will pull items over their outdoor gear once they arrive at the school for their shift.

Did you know that Mr. Mayer wrote a children’s book!? It’s true! Leroy the Raccoon is a book about friendship beyond a first impression. The story is interactive as Leroy asks the reader a variety of questions – a perfect book for parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts to enjoy with children. If you would like a copy, feel free to talk to Mr. Mayer or you can make a purchase by clicking THIS LINK. (Stay tuned for a second book in the series – hoping to be released this spring!)

Empty Cereal Boxes

The Elementary School library is collecting empty cereal boxes to use for a craft. If you have any to provide, please drop them off at the school office.

If your child is in Kindergarten through Grade 4, he/she may be eligible for a $1200 Training and Education Savings Grant for their post-secondary education. Please see THIS DOCUMENT for more information.

Junior Youth is a ministry of Hope Lutheran Church for students in Grades 5 – 8, connecting students with Jesus and one another.

See you all this week on December 16 at 6:30 pm. Blessings!

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

Submissions are open for the January newsletter. If you have an achievement to celebrate or a story to share, please let us know. Perhaps your family will be involved in a service project this month – we’d love to showcase that!

Submissions to Lisa Klym at . Deadline for the January newsletter is Wednesday, January 7th.

Monday, December 11

Tuesday, December 12

Wednesday, December 13

Thursday, December 14

Friday, December 15

Looking Ahead…

Monday, December 18

Tuesday, December 19

Wednesday, December 20

Thursday, December 21

Friday, December 22

Volunteer Opportunities – 2023/2024 School Year

HELP STILL NEEDED and New Requests: Bethlehem Walk

Parking Lot Closure: Bethlehem Walk Tent

Bethlehem Walk: Costume Information

Dress Down Day – December 15

Mr. Mayer Wrote A Book!

Empty Cereal Boxes

Government of BC Training and Education Savings Grant

Hope Lutheran Junior Youth

Parent Prayer

Community Relations

Newsletter

Monday, December 11

Tuesday, December 12

Wednesday, December 13

Thursday, December 14

Friday, December 15

Looking Ahead…

Monday, December 18

Tuesday, December 19

Wednesday, December 20

Thursday, December 21

Friday, December 22

Volunteer Opportunities – 2023/2024 School Year

HELP STILL NEEDED and New Requests: Bethlehem Walk

Parking Lot Closure: Bethlehem Walk Tent

Bethlehem Walk: Costume Information

Dress Down Day – December 15

Mr. Mayer Wrote A Book!

Empty Cereal Boxes

Government of BC Training and Education Savings Grant

Hope Lutheran Junior Youth

Parent Prayer

Community Relations

Newsletter

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