Monday, June 8
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop-Off at the Elementary School
3:00 – 4:00 PM Homework Club
Tuesday, June 9
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop-Off at Elementary School
Market Day – Bring Cash to Support Student Vendors
Wednesday, June 10
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop-Off at Elementary School
10:30 AM – Middle School Year-End Awards Ceremony at Elementary School
Thursday, June 11
Friday, June 12
Morning drop off at Elementary School for Chapel
Grade 8 at Speeders – Departure from Elementary School after Chapel
After School – Nani’s Geleto Ice Cream at Elementary School
Looking Ahead…
Monday, June 15
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop-Off at the Elementary School
Tuesday, June 16
Grade 6A Morning Drop-Off at the Elementary School
12:30 – 2:30 PM – Year-End Swim Event at Centennial Pool
Wednesday, June 17
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop-Off at Elementary School
Thursday, June 18
4:15 PM – Grade 8 Only – Departure to Cactus Club from the Middle School
4:30 PM – Grade 8 Only – Dinner at the Cactus Club
7:00 PM – Grade 8 Grad Celebration at Elementary School
Friday, June 19
Last Day of School – NOON DISMISSAL
Morning drop-off at the Elementary School for the Year-End Celebration Chapel
Report Cards Issued
12:00 PM – Year-End BBQ at Elementary School
Volunteer Opportunities – 2025/2026 School Year
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.
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!
Parent Participation Program (PPP) Hours Due
Please be reminded that the PPP hours must be completed and submitted by June 20, 2026.
Parents must take responsibility for recording their hours on their youngest child’s class spreadsheet before the sheets close at the end of each semester. These spreadsheets are sent out by the Class Liaison. If there are any questions about the PPP, please contact the school office.
As usual, there will not be any allowances made for hours not recorded once the sheets have been closed.
NANI’s Gelato is coming to Hope Lutheran
Friday, June 12th, after school, Nani’s Gelato ice cream cart will be parked outside the Elementary school main entrance. Bring $5.00 and get yourself a creamy treat.
PTL Annual BBQ Party – Friday, June 19th, Noon Dismissal
Come join us on the last day of school for a fun BBQ Picnic. Pick up your meal and bring a chair or picnic blanket to McLean Park (weather permitting)
Meals are $7.00
Choice of Hamburger, Veggie Burger or Hot Dog. Chips and Drink included.
Order Deadline and payment due: Friday, June 12th (no purchasing day of event)
Step 1: fill out the order form: Year End BBQ order form
Step 2: pay cash at the MS or ES office and collect your meal ticket
Step 3: Do not lose your ticket. You need it to claim your meal at the event
Volunteer at the BBQ: please sign up here for your volunteer hours (for this school year). You may apply for more than one slot.
KM Club News
And the Winner Is… 🎉🍕
A huge thank you to all the parents, family members, and even a few competitive siblings who joined in the fun for a chance to win a pizza lunch for their child’s class during this Spring KM Club!
The enthusiasm and participation this year were incredible—the best we’ve ever seen. Every point counted, and the competition was so close that the top three classes finished separated by only the narrowest of margins.
- First Place, and winner of the pizza lunch: Class 1A with 65 points
- Second Place: Class 2A with 64 points
- Third Place: Class KA with 63 points
Hope Lutheran Vacation Bible School (VBS) – Summer 2026
Theme: “Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God”
Dates: July 6–10 (Monday to Friday) + Sunday, July 12
Ages: 4–11 (participants) | 12+ (junior volunteers)
Cost: $20 per participant (sibling discount, $10 each additional sibling)
Registration on the Church website opens May 4, 2026
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 6–10, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM with supervised lunch and optional afternoon programming (additional cost). The week wraps up with a special family day on Sunday, July 12, 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!
Optional afternoon camps:
- ARTS Camp: Baking Bread, Growing Faith with Ms. Rebekah
- SPORTS Camp: High Flyers Club with Mr. Mayer
See HERE for more information.
PTL News
Year-End Used Uniform Sale – Cancelled
Because our last used uniform sale was a huge success all our inventory has been cleaned out. Therefore, we will not be hosting a used uniform sale on the last day of school.
In order to refill our stock, we welcome any “gently used” uniforms for donation from now until the end of the school year. Please ensure that all donations are in good condition. You can bring your donations to the elementary school office at any time.
Alternatively, if you are looking to buy or sell any used uniforms please join our Hope CommUNITY Marketplace group on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17doDZofMQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
April 9, 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. April 9, 2026 PTL meeting Minutes are available for your review here.
Community Relations News
Save the Date – Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Our 2nd annual Fall Carnival is taking place on Saturday, September 19th – pony rides, bouncy castles, games, prizes… All families are welcome and friends too. This is a great event to get to know other school families and get a jump on those parent participation hours.
Many people are needed to assist in making this another successful community event. Please view this Carnival signup and choose the slot that best fits your schedule.
Church News
Call for Parent Volunteers – Summer VBS program
We are looking for adult volunteers for the summer Vacation Bible School program at Hope Lutheran Church. This camp draws many school families and is a great connection with the school and church community. At this time we are lacking adult volunteers. If you are available, your help would be very much appreciated!
The VBS portion of the day takes place in the mornings (8:30 AM – 1:00 PM) Monday – Friday, July 6-10.
Contact Heidi Goetz at to volunteer, we would love to see you join us for this fun and fulfilling week!
Bursary
Hope Lutheran Church wishes to support Christian post-secondary education by offering a bursary of up to $1000 to young adults who have had a connection to Hope Lutheran Church or School and are accepted to a post secondary Christian institution such as Trinity Western University in Langley, BC; Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute in Camrose, AB or other institutions offering Christian Studies. Christian Studies in Canadian Universities, Canadian Bible Colleges.
Please apply by June 14 using this link.
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
