Monday, December 8
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Prayer Club at Lunch
3:00 – 4:00pm Homework Club
Tuesday, December 9
Grade 6A Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Wednesday, December 10
All School Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
3:00 to 3:30pm – Middle School Choir at the Elementary Campus
3:00pm Auditions for “Wizard Of Oz” at the Elementary Campus, in the Chapel
Thursday, December 11
3:00 – 4:15pm Robotics Club
3:00pm Auditions for “Wizard Of Oz” at the Elementary Campus, in the Chapel
Friday, December 12
9:00am – All grades drop off at the Elementary School for Chapel
Hot Lunch
3:00pm Auditions for “Wizard Of Oz” at the Elementary Campus, in the Chapel
Looking Ahead…
Monday, December 15
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Prayer Club at Lunch
3:00 – 4:00pm Homework Club
Tuesday, December 16
Grade 6A Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
6:30pm – Christmas Concert (students arrive at 6:15pm; see notice below for featured classes)
Wednesday, December 17
12:45pm – LATE START
6:30pm – Christmas Concert (students arrive at 6:15pm; see notice below for featured classes)
Thursday, December 18
NOON DISMISSAL
Friday, December 19
Christmas Break – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Volunteer Opportunities – 2025/2026 School Year
Christmas Hamper Sorters
Parents, please help us sort Christmas Hamper Donations on December 12th @ 9:15 am – 11:15 am (Elementary Campus) Sign up here: Christmas Hamper Sorters
Library Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities are 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.
Fruit Program
Thanks to a Feeding Futures grant from the BC government, we are able to offer a daily selection of Fruits and Vegetables for Grab and Go at each of the campus offices. If your child feels they could use an extra snack during the day, encourage them to walk by and see what we’re offering!
We could use some adult volunteers to help manage this program. Duties would involve washing and portioning fruit for service, approximately 15min at the beginning of each day. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Emily Reilly, at . Many hands will make light work!
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.
Lunch Supervision Volunteer Sign up Link
Christmas Concert Information
Christmas concerts are coming up next week.
Concerts are on Tuesday, December 16, and Wednesday, December 17 starting at 6:30pm.
Doors will open at 6:15pm.
Students are to wear their formal uniform.
Tuesday night features KA, 1A, 2A, 3, 5A, 6A, 7, Honour Choir, and the Church Choir.
Wednesday night features KB, 1B, 2B, 4A, 4B, 5B, 6B, 8, Middle School Choir, and the Church Choir.
Email if you have any questions.
Spring Musical Auditions
In the spring of 2026 we are excited to present the musical, “The Wizard of Oz”! Though it may be the Christmas season now, preparations are already underway, starting with auditions for the main roles.
Auditions will take place after school in the Chapel, at the elementary campus, on the following dates:
- Wednesday, December 10
- Thursday, December 11
- Friday, December 12
Anyone in grades 4-8 who is interested in an acting role should choose a small monologue or acting sample to present at the audition. If you are interested in a role that requires singing, please prepare “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” or “O Canada” to sing. If you are interested in auditioning, but are unable to come on any of the audition days, please speak with Ms. Allen () or Mr. Yee () to make alternate arrangements. Looking forward to seeing you all!
Middle School Choir
We will have our final rehearsal this week on Wednesday, December 10, for only 30 minutes. Because of musical auditions, we will need to shorten the rehearsal time by 15 minutes. So rehearsal time is from 3:00 to 3:30 at the elementary campus.
Winter Weather – Please Come Prepared
As we move into the winter season, please ensure your children come to school with appropriate shoes, umbrellas, and jackets. We have outdoor break and lunch the vast majority of days—even when it’s cold and wet—and many students are still arriving without the necessary clothing.
Your support in helping students stay warm, dry, and prepared is greatly appreciated.
2026 LEST WhatsApp Contact Form
If you are interested in being on a WhatsApp group during LEST, please fill out this form. This will be an announcement group where you will be unable to post, but will be able to receive the nightly updates and a few photos along the way! This is not mandatory at all – just a fun way to follow the fun!
Please provide your What’sApp contact information if you would like to be on this group.
Please fill in this form by Dec. 20, 2025 at 5pm.
Fraser Health Dental Resources
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
Fraser Health Vaccination Information
On Monday, May 4, our Grade 6 students will receive their routine vaccination.
Parents of Grade 6, 7, and 8 students can go to this website immunizationconsent.gov.bc.ca to complete the online permission forms. If your child in Grade 7 or 8 is missing any vaccines, Fraser Health can provide catch-up doses on this day if you wish.
A Fraser Health representative will be at the school on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:30 pm to answer vaccine-related questions on a drop-in basis in Mr. Shutsa’s office.
An information sheet with the QR code for permission has been sent home with your child.
Families who do not complete the online form by early April (3–4 weeks before May 4) will receive a paper copy directly from Fraser Health.
Thank you!
PTL/Community Relations News
November 20, 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. November 20, 2025, PTL meeting Minutes is available for your review here.
Newsletter Submissions
We are collecting submissions for the January newsletter. Will you be engaging in a meaningful service project over the month of December? Do you have a story to share or a special achievement we can celebrate? Send your submissions to Lisa at .
