Monday, February 23
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
3:00 – 4:00 pm Homework Club
3:05 – 4:00 Wizard of Oz Practice – scenes 1,2,13 (solo practice: Lion and Tinman)
Tuesday, February 24
Grade 6A Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Wednesday, February 25
Pink Shirt Day
End of Term Two
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at Elementary School
3:10 – 4:30 – Wizard of Oz Practice – Scene 3
3 – 4:15 pm – Robotic Club
This week, Robotics Club will be held on Wednesday instead of Thursday due to Student Led Conferences. We’ll return to our regular Thursday schedule next week.
Please note that other school activities, such as Wizard of Oz practice, take priority.
Thursday, February 26
Student Led Conferences – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Friday, February 27
Administrative Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Looking Ahead…
Monday, March 2
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
3:00 – 4:00 pm Homework Club
3:05 – 4:00 Wizard of Oz Practice – Scenes 4, 5, and 6a
Tuesday, March 3
Grade 6A Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Grade 8 – Service Project – Field Trip to Nicola Lodge
Wednesday, March 4
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at Elementary School
3:10 – 4:30 – Wizard of Oz Practice – Scenes 6b, 7, 8, and 9
Thursday, March 5
3 – 4:15 pm – Robotic Club
Friday, March 6
Morning Drop off at Elementary School for Chapel
Hot Lunch
3:10 – 4: 30 – Wizard of Oz Practice – Scenes 10, 11, 12
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!
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 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm, and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
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.
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:
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
Jan 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. Jan 15, 2026, PTL meeting Minutes are available for your review here.
Community Relations
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. The 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, Thurs, Feb 26th
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 ).
