Monday, April 20
3:10 – 3:50 PM KM Club
3:15 – 4:30 PM Wizard of Oz practice; Scenes 3-6a
Tuesday, April 21
3:00 – 4:00 PM Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday, April 22
3:00 – 4:00 PM Scholastic Book Fair
3:10 – 3:50 PM KM Club
3:15 – 4:30 PM Wizard of Oz practice; Scenes 6b – 12
Thursday, April 23
3:00 – 4:00 PM Scholastic Book Fair
Friday, April 24
9:05 AM Late Start
9:15 AM K – gr. 8 Chapel
Hot Lunch
3:10 – 3:50 PM KM Club
3:15 – 4:30 PM Wizard of Oz practice; Scenes 1, 2, 13
Looking Ahead…
Monday, April 27
3:10 – 3:50 PM KM Club
3:15 – 4:30 PM Wizard of Oz practice; Scenes 4-6a
Tuesday, April 28
Wednesday, April 29
9:00 AM Spelling Bee
3:10 – 3:50 PM KM Club
3:15 – 4:30 PM Wizard of Oz practice; Brick Road Dancers
Thursday, April 30
Gr. 4-7 Track & Field Meet @ Bear Creek Park
Friday, May 1
Pro-D Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Volunteer Opportunities – 2025/2026 School Year
Volunteer to sign up to help Scholastic Book Fair: Wednesday, April 22nd 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
KM Club Volunteers – Spring Session!
KM Club needs volunteers! Thank you to all who already signed up to help out in this popular event.
We are in urgent need of setup and counting (before and after the run) volunteers – this is a great opportunity to collect volunteer hours for the year and support this popular event KM even if you cannot be present during the run itself (setup) or want to give your kids a little extra playtime after the run (counters)!
Volunteer descriptions and registration can be found in THIS SIGN UP LINK.
Parent Help Needed – Wizard of Oz Musical Stage Set Up
We are looking for parents to help us build our stage in preparation for the Musical. Stage Set Up will occur May 5th (after school). We do not have tools to supply, so please bring your own electric drills, tools, gloves. Please contact for more details.
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.
Lunch Supervision Volunteer Sign up Link! TERM 3
Lunch Supervision Term 3 Volunteer Sign up
Hot Lunch Volunteer Sign up Link!
HOT LUNCH Volunteer Sign up TERM 2 – 2025/26
Drop Off and Pick Up Etiquette
Thank you to the vast majority of our parents who continue to show patience and adherence to our drop off and pick up procedures.
As a reminder, please note that:
- We do not stop or park on Frey street. It is easily congested and restricts flow. You may use Frey to drive through, but please do not stop or park on either side of that road.
- Parking lot drop off is at the BACK of the lot. Do not stop or park 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 out students and not cause a traffic backlog in the lot.
- Please park in the appropriate spots at McLean Park or along York street. At no time are drivers permitted to stop at the crosswalk or driveway to let out students.
- For the safety of all our children, ALL vehicles are to come to a complete stop at each stop line (Grant Ave. & Frey Pl.), looking both ways before proceeding.
- Enter the parking lot with caution and decreased speed, so as to see any students/parents that may be walking.
We want every family to feel safe in and around our parking lot, and we sincerely thank you for your partnership in making that possible.
Scholastic Book Fair with Special Guests
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Hope! We invite you to visit us in the foyer from Tuesday, April 21 to Thursday, April 23, between 3:00 and 4:00 PM each day. Come explore a wide variety of books available for purchase. Every sale helps support and grow our classroom and school libraries.
We accept credit cards, debit cards, and cash. The March/April digital flyer is also available online. Simply click the link and enter our Class Code: RC131640 at checkout.
Support our classrooms at the book fair! Check out our teacher-selected wishlists to see which books would most benefit our students.
Every purchase earns you a ballot for a chance to win a $50 book prize, split evenly between your family and your child’s class. The big draw happens Thursday afternoon!
On April 22, we are excited to welcome special guests, author Neal De Jeus, and Easy Daysies. Light refreshments will be provided during this time. Thank you for your continued support in encouraging a love of reading and literacy in our students! If you have any questions or need assistance with your order, please feel free to contact Mrs. Kang at .
Sports Day – May 29
Sports Day is a fun day planned for students each year. Students participate in fun, physical activities such as a potato sack race or water bucket fill. This year, Sports Day will be taking place on Friday, May 29th. We are planning to combine students from Kindergarten to Grade 7 in teams. Grade 8 students will help lead stations but we also need parent volunteers to help out in many different ways.
If you are able to help on this day, please take a moment to sign up HERE. Thank you!
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, April 20 – scenes 3-6a
- Wednesday, April 22 – scenes 6b – 12
- Friday, April 24 – scenes 1, 2, 13
Coming up next week:
- Monday, April 27 – scenes 4-6a
- Wednesday, April 29 – Brick Road Dancers
Coming up in advance:
- Monday, May 4 – whole play. Stagehands come to view the play (until 5:00 PM)
- Wednesday, May 6 – whole play with props and staging (until 5:00 PM)
- Thursday, May 7 – Full Act 1 at 1:15 PM actors and stage crew
- Friday, May 8 – Full Act 2 at 1:15 PM actors and stage crew
- Friday, May 8 – Scenes 1, 2, and 13 with live dog (until 4:15 PM)
Gr. 1-8 Spelling Bee – April 29
Please refer to the school‑wide announcement sent out on Friday regarding our upcoming Spellathon and school‑wide Spelling Bee. Class Spellathon activities will take place on April 23 and 24.
The school‑wide Spelling Bee will be held on April 29. Participation in these activities is optional and is meant to promote literacy and add a bit of fun to our learning community! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Shutsa at .
Annual Sunflower Growers – Hope Lutheran Church & School
It’s another year and the weather is right to start your sunflower seeds. Pick them up in the office. Email Pamela Williams to enter the competition for tallest, biggest flower, and new this year, a picture of wildlife or pet life visiting your flower. You get five seeds, plant one or plant all. Also included in the seed package is a couple little cosmos seeds to keep your sunflower happy. If you have any questions please email Pamela.
Heart Beats Sessions
Our Grade 5 classes would like to invite any community members (e.g. parents, grandparents) to Heart Beats. Sessions will take place on the following dates:
- May 5th
- June 2nd
You can come those days either from 9:00-9:45 AM (Grade 5B class) or from 11:15-12:00 PM (Grade 5A class)
Please reach out to Mr. Mayer if you have any questions ().
Science Rendezvous
A FREE family festival that takes STEM out of the lab and on to the street!
Taking place at UBC’s Vancouver campus for hands-on science, amazing demos, and unforgettable fun for all ages.
- When: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Where: University of British Columbia (2212 Main Mall, Vancouver; Beaty Biodiversity Museum + multiple sites on campus)
Check HERE for a full schedule and map.
Hot Lunch Ordering!
For returning families with accounts PLEASE ENSURE you select your child’s CURRENT Grade and Classroom to avoid lost orders!!
For new families please see below for details on how to set up your account.
Ordering tips – pre order your meals for the term so you won’t miss the weekly deadlines.
FOR NEW FAMILIES… HOW TO REGISTER:
- Go to: https://munchalunch.com/schools/hopelutheran
- Click the “Register Here” button. The system will guide you through.
- After adding your children, click the green “Order Lunch!” button to order
- Next time, just click the “Login Here” button to access your account.
ORDERING DETAILS:
Online ordering is open for the hot lunch dates through the school year and will close 7 days prior (Fridays at 9:00 am) to the scheduled hot lunch date.
A full school year of ordering is now available. Optionally, please feel free to order weekly or monthly.
Please ensure that you have PAID for all orders, as this system will NOT include UNPAID orders to our reports.
All credits from the 2024 -2025 school year have all been rolled over. It is posted on your account.
If you need assistance with ordering, please contact Fuel Catering directly at please remember to include your name, school name, student name and class.
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
Hope Lutheran Church NEWS
Hope after Loss – A Space to Share Grief Together
Grief can often feel like a solitary journey—but you don’t have to walk it alone. Hope Lutheran congregation is creating Hope After Loss, an 8-week series designed to offer a supportive and understanding space for those navigating grief and loss anchored in the Word of God. Whether your loss is recent or from years ago, you are welcome to join.
The meetings will happen Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, beginning April 29, at Hope Lutheran Church.
This group is open not only to Hope members, but to the wider community as well.
Hope After Loss – Grief Sharing Program
Starting April 29 | 7:00 PM
PTL 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
Community Event – April 22nd
A Scholastic Book Fair is happening from April 21-23 at our Elementary Campus.
Wednesday, April 22nd will feature an after-school community event where we’ll have our very own TOC’s – Mrs. Comeau and Mr. De Geus – promoting their products. Mr. De Geus will be signing and selling copies of his debut novel, The Corner Lot, A Young Girl’s Quest and Mrs. Comeau, creator of Easy Daysies magnetic visual schedulers (see January 2026 Hope Herald), will be on hand to assist parents in choosing the best organisation products for their family needs. Plus, a percentage of all Easy Daysies sales will be donated to the school.
We’ll even have a CEREAL BAR for the kids. This is a community event you won’t want to miss.
Parents, participation opportunities are available! Please view this signup sheet to see what works for you.
Newsletter
We are collecting submissions for the May newsletter. Do you have a story to share or a special achievement we can celebrate? Do you know of an outstanding parent volunteer who deserves recognition? Send your submissions/nominations to Lisa at .
Hope Lutheran 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.
The Chosen Ministry at Hope Lutheran Church
Hope Church is facilitating two community groups based on The Chosen series with each group gathering twice per month from January-May to watch the videos and have discussion.
- Group #1’s next meeting date is Wednesday, April 22 from 7:00-9:30 PM at a home in Port Coquitlam. Contact for details.
- Group #2’s next meeting date is Saturday, April 25 from 9:00-11:00 AM in the church.
School parents and church members are encouraged to join; the content is suitable for anyone over the age of 13. Registration is not required, just show up to the time slot that works for you.
For more information, contact John Diack (604-512-1440 or ).
