Monday, February 23
3:15 – 4:30pm Wizard of Oz practice; Scenes 1, 2, 13 (Dorothy, Cain, Seth, Auntie Em, Jessie, Uncle Henry, Karen Pfister) Solo Music Practice: Tinman and Lion
Tuesday, February 24
Wednesday, February 25
End of Term 2
Pink Shirt Day
3:15 – 4:30pm Wizard of Oz practice; Scene 3 (Dorothy, Toto, Munchkins, Extras)
Thursday, February 26
Student Led Conferences – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Friday, February 27
Administrative Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Looking Ahead…
Monday, March 2
3:15 – 4:30pm Wizard of Oz practice; Scenes 4, 5, 6a, Dance practice crows
Tuesday, March 3
9:00am Gr. 5 Heart Beats
11:15am Gr. 5 Heart Beats
Wednesday, March 4
3:15 – 4:30pm Wizard of Oz practice; Scenes 6b,7, 8, 9
Thursday, March 5
Friday, March 6
9:05am Late Start
9:15am K – gr. 8 Chapel
Hot Lunch
3:15 – 4:00pm Wizard of Oz practice; Scenes 10, 11,12
Saturday, March 7
5:30pm Bursary Gala (at Coquitlam Alliance Church)
Volunteer Opportunities – 2025/2026 School Year
Hope Lutheran School Chess Tournament
Volunteer Sign-up for Chess Tournament at Hope School on Monday. March 9th, 2026
Volunteer Sign up for Chess Tournament
Bursary Gala Assistance Needed
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!
Hot Lunch Volunteer Sign up Link!
Student-Led Conferences: Thursday, February 26th
This Thursday, February 26th, our students will be sharing their learning progress during our Student-Led Conferences. These conferences are a formal connection point in our school year, allowing students to take the lead in sharing their learning journey and academic progress with you. No appointment is necessary as you are invited to drop in to the classrooms between 1:00pm – 5:00 pm and 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
Pink Shirt Day – February 25th
Wednesday, February 25, students and staff are invited to wear pink instead of their uniform. There is no charge for this dress down day. This is an annual event against bullying, held in Canada and New Zealand. Students will have opportunities to learn more about ways we can be kind, respectful and encouraging to all the people we come in contact with.
Jump Rope for Heart
Students will be participating in a Jump Rope for Heart event on March 12 and 13th. Our school has a goal of raising $1000 in funds for the Heart and Stroke foundation. Leading up to the event, students will be practicing their skipping skills through a variety of stations in gym classes with Mr. Mayer.
To make a donation, please click on the link: https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/114505
Feel free to contact Mr. Mayer with any questions: .
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:
- March 3rd
- April 7th
- 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 ().
Get Your Gala Tickets NOW for Saturday March 7th!
FINAL WEEK TO PURCHASE TICKETS! Do you have your tickets yet for Saturday, March 7th? Tickets are on sale in both campus offices. Mark your calendars and prepare to join us for this incredible evening in support of our Margaret Towriss Bursary Fund. Tickets can be reserved through this link: Ticket Reservations . Last day for ticket sales is on Thursday, February 26th at Student-Led conferences.
Parents are needed to help with ticket sales at the MS campus during student-led conferences. Let us know if you’re able to help – counts for PPH!
Bursary Ticket Sales at Student-led Conference, Thursday, February 26th
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
- Monday February 23 – Scenes 1, 2, 13 (Dorothy, Cain, Seth, Auntie Em, Jessie, Uncle Henry, Karen Pfister)
- Wednesday February 25 – Scene 3 (Dorothy, Toto, Munchkins, Extras)
Next Week:
- Monday March 2 – Scenes 4, 5, and 6a (Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Trees, Tinman, Lion, Crows)
- Wednesday March 4 – Scenes 6b, 7, 8, and 9 (Witch, Monkeys, Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, Wizard, Trumpeters, Shrek)
- Friday March 6 – Scenes 10, 11, 12 (Dorothy, Toto, Witch, Monkeys, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, Trumpeters, Wizard)
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
PTL/Community Relations News
Thursday, January 15, 2026 PTL Meeting
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. The January 15, 2026 PTL meeting Minutes will be available soon.
Community Relations
Hope Lutheran Church News
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, February 25 from 7:00-9:30pm at a home in Port Coquitlam. Contact for details.
- Group #2’s next meeting date is Saturday, February 28 from 9:00-11:00am 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 ).
Newsletter
We are collecting submissions for the March newsletter. Do you have a story to share or a special achievement we can celebrate? What about telling us about your kindness acts? Send your submissions to Lisa at .
