Monday, February 16
Family Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Tuesday, February 17
Grade 6A Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Wednesday, February 18
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at Elementary School
9:00am Ash Wednesday K – gr. 8 Chapel
3:10 – 4:30pm – Wizard of Oz Practice – Scene 4
Thursday, February 19
Friday, February 20
Morning Drop off at Elementary School for Chapel
Hot Lunch
3:10 – 4:30pm – Wizard of Oz Practice – Scene 12
Looking Ahead…
Monday, February, 23
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
3:00 – 4:00pm Homework Club
3:05 – 4:00pm Wizard of Oz Practice – Scenes 1,2,13
Tuesday, February 24
Grade 6A Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Wednesday, February 25
End of Term Two
Pink Shirt Day
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at Elementary School
3:10 – 4:30pm – Wizard of Oz Practice – Scene 4
Thursday, February 26
Student Led Conferences – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Friday, February 27
Administrative Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
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 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.
Lunch Supervision Volunteer Sign-up Link!
Hot Lunch Volunteer Sign-up Link!
Extreme Weather Closures:
As we head into the winter weather season, please note the following important information regarding Hope Lutheran Christian School closures due to extreme/inclement weather:
- The decision to close (full day or partial day/late start) the School due to extreme weather will be made by 7:00 AM, on the day of the closure, so families can make alternate arrangements.
- The announcement will be posted as quickly as possible on our Facebook page and our school website. Do not phone the school, as staff will not be available.
- The decision will be made taking into consideration the safety of our families and staff, and the School’s ability to operate normally, and will be based on the best information available at the time.
- Any extreme weather closures will automatically apply to both campuses, and Schola Bohemia – Before and After School Care.
- Hope Lutheran’s extreme weather closures may not be the same as the local School Districts’ closures.
- Winter weather can change quickly, therefore, when the School remains open, all decisions regarding travel to and from the School are the responsibility of each family.
Bursary Gala Tickets on Sale NOW!
Our annual Bursary Gala fundraiser is happening Saturday, March 7th and tickets are on sale now 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
Parents are needed to help with ticket sales and event assistance. Please choose your area of interest:
Ash Wednesday Chapel
February 18th: Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Season of Lent and is a significant date in the Christian calendar. To observe it, we will hold a special Chapel Devotion at 9:00 AM, in the Chapel at the elementary campus, and parents are warmly invited to join our K-8 students. The service will include worship songs, a brief message explaining the day’s significance, and the tradition of placing ashes on the forehead led by Pastor Lucas. We look forward to beginning this season of reflection together!
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:
- Monday, February 9 after school – reading practice for certain main characters (Lion, Tinman, Scarecrow, Witch, and Toto) *please note* this practice is at the middle school campus
- Wednesday, February 18 after school – scene 4 until 4:30 (Dorothy, Scarecrow, Toto, and Blackbirds)
- Friday, February 20 after school – scene 12 (Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, Trumpeters and wizard) until 4:30
Next week: 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)
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
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
Community Relations
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Our annual Bursary Gala fundraiser is happening Saturday, March 7th and tickets are on sale now 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
Parents are needed to help with ticket sales and event assistance. Please choose your area of interest:
Newsletter Submissions
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 .
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 25th from 7:00-9:30pm at a home in Port Coquitlam. Contact for details.
- Group #2’s next meeting date is Saturday, February 28th from 8:30-10:30am 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 ).
