Monday, June 16
8:45 am Parent Prayer
9:00 am Gr. 3 Field Trip – Science World
Tuesday, June 17
9:00 am Gr. 4 Field Trip – Mundy Park
Wednesday, June 18
Thursday, June 19
9:00 am K – 5 Year End Recognition Assembly
Friday, June 20
9:05 am Late Start
9:15 am K – gr. 8 End of Year Celebration Chapel
End of Term Three
Term Three Reports Issued
NOON DISMISSAL
12:00 pm PTL Year End BBQ
Looking Ahead…
SUMMER BREAK JUNE 23 – SEPTEMBER 1
Thursday, August 21 & Friday, August 22
2025-2026 School Year Start-up Visits – Visits taking place at the Elementary School & Middle School campuses. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Monday, September 1
Labour Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Tuesday, September 2
First Day of School
NOON DISMISSAL
Wednesday, September 3
Thursday, September 4
Friday, September 5
9:05 am Late Start
9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel
Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year
1. YEAR END BBQ FOOD VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Sign up to help set up, prep and serve at the year end BBQ
Term 2 Parent Participation Hours (PPH)
The PTL team will begin reviewing Parent Participation Hours this week to determine which families have completed their 10 hours of participation. Please go into the document shared by your class liaison (youngest child’s class) and update your hours. The deadline for hours is June 20. If you have any questions please contact
Do you want to sell your gently used uniform on the last day of school?
When: Friday, June 20th (noon dismissal) at the Elementary School Parking Lot
Click on the link below for details and to reserve a table!
All sellers must sign up!
Sell your old uniform sign up!
Sun Safe Awareness
The 4A class will be promoting ‘sun safe’ awareness and will be hosting sunscreen and water stations during recess time where students will be provided with sunscreen and an opportunity to refill their water bottle. This is completely optional. Parents, if your student is allergic to sunscreen please remind them not to use the sunscreen that will be provided. Alternatively, you can let Mrs Frank know at
Scholastic Book Club – June Flyer
The May/June digital flyer is still available online! Don’t forget to use our Class Code: RC131640 at checkout. Your continued support helps us grow our classroom library and foster a love of reading in our students. If you have any questions or need help with your order, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Kang at .
School Library Book Donation
Do you have any gently used books that might be looking for a new home? The Elementary School library is always welcoming ALL book donations. There will be a library drop box at BOTH ES and MS Office Campus.
Please look at the Book Wish List below for specific title suggestions from Ms. Francescini;
If you wish to make a cash donation so that Ms. Francescini can purchase these books for our library please contact the School Office.
Dough Raiser fundraiser with Cobs Bread
Are you looking to purchase bread or treats from the Oxford location of Cobs Bread? Anyone who buys something at the Oxford Cobs Bread location just has to say they are a part of Hope Lutheran Christian School and 5% of their total transaction gets put aside for our school. This is an ongoing fundraiser.
Hope Lutheran Church Happenings
Vacation Bible Camp Volunteers
Vacation Bible Camp (for morning or afternoon, or both) still needs adult or youth (aged 12+) volunteers. No experience is needed to volunteer, newcomers are welcome. There are already some youth who have volunteered, but more youth are needed. Those interested please contact Michele Malmberg at or text to 778-385-4634. Come and join the fun and gain valuable experience.
Hope Lutheran Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Theme: “God So Loves the World: From Epic Australia to the True North – Trusting Jesus in a Wild World”
Dates: July 7–11 (Monday to Friday) + Sunday, July 13
Ages: 4–11 (participants) | 12+ (junior volunteers)
Cost: $30 per child | Free for junior leaders (12+)
What is VBS at Hope? Hope Lutheran Church’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) Summer Camp is a six-day celebration of faith, friendship, and fun! Our camp runs Monday to Friday, July 7–11, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM with supervised lunch and optional afternoon programming. The week wraps up with a special family day on Sunday, July 13, including VBS activities and a 10:00 AM church service featuring our campers.
Campers can join just the morning VBS (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM) or stay for the full day (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM) with one of our exciting afternoon camps!
ARTS Afternoon Camp: Fluff & Fiber with Ms. Rebekah: Needle Felting & Punch Needle Arts: Let your child’s imagination run wild with wool!
1:00 – 4:00 PM | $200 per child
Campers go home with handmade fiber art creations!
SPORTS Afternoon Camp: Survivor Challenge with Mr. Mayer: Theme: Outwit, Outplay, Outlast! This action-packed camp brings out the strategist, teammate, and competitor in every child (ages 5–12).
1:00 – 4:00 PM | $200 per child
Encourages confidence, problem-solving, and teamwork!
PTL/Community Relations News
Reminder! – Enter your PPH hours for Semester 2
- PPH hours are due by Friday June 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
- No extensions will be granted.
- If you have completed your 10 hours – please update your PPH spreadsheets now.
- Spreadsheets will be automatically locked at the deadline.
- Find a friend and remind them as well.
June 5, 2025 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. June 5, 2025 PTL meeting Minutes is available for your review here. The meeting recording is also available for view by emailing your request to .
Call for Nominations – PTL Executive Committee members
We are looking for Individuals who:
- Love serving the school community – are willing to volunteer their time and energy to support PTL initiatives.
- Embrace Christian education – are passionate about fostering faith-based learning and values.
- Are team players – collaborative, positive, and eager to contribute ideas.
- Can commit for at least 2 years – ensuring continuity and growth.
- Open to training & mentorship – no prior experience needed; guidance will be provided!
Self-nominations are welcome! Please submit your name or recommend someone else via email:
Saturday, September 13th, Hope Neighbourhood Carnival, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
A fun Fall Carnival celebrating the anniversaries of the church and school while promoting ourselves within the greater Tri-Cities community is being planned. This event will also serve as a back-to-school family event and will include games, pony rides, inflatables, food and tons of fun!
Lots of volunteer opportunities for parents and high school students. Please view this Fall Carnival signup sheet and sign up where you are able. We need the help of many to make this a successful public event. Any questions, please email Lisa Klym at .
Newsletter Submissions
Submissions are open for the September newsletter. HLCS has existed for 30 years and has impacted many families – we want to hear your story of impact. How has Hope Lutheran Christian School encouraged and impacted you and your family? Have you been a recipient of care and compassion from our community; have you come to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through the ministry of HLCS? Please share your stories of impact with us and we’ll feature your inspirational experience (please specify if you’d like to remain anonymous).
Share your stories with us. Submissions for the Newsletter to .
