Monday, May 4
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Immunization
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
3:00 – 4:00 PM Homework Club
3:05 – 4:00 PM Wizard of Oz Practice – dance practice (Yellow Brick Road, Blackbirds, and Monkeys)
3:10 – 3:50 PM – KM Club at McLean Park
Tuesday, May 5
Grade 6A Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Wednesday, May 6
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at Elementary School
3:10 – 5:00 PM – Wizard of Oz Practice –(whole play with props and staging until 5 PM))
3:10 – 3:50 PM – KM Club at McLean Park
Thursday, May 7
1:15 PM – Wizard of Oz Practice – Full Act 1 for actors and stage crew
Friday, May 8
Dress Down Day – Favourite Colour Day $2 Donation for Gr. 8 Grad
Morning Drop off at Elementary School for Chapel
Hot Lunch
Wizard of Oz Practice:
1:15 PM – Full Act 2 actors and stage crew
Scenes 1, 2, and 13 with live dog (until 4:15 PM)
3:10 – 3:50 PM – KM Club at McLean Park
Looking Ahead…
Monday, May 11
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
3:00 – 4:00 PM Homework Club
1:15 to 2:45 PM Wizard of Oz Practice – Full Rehearsal, (Gr. 3 – 8 audience)
3:10 – 3:50 PM – KM Club at McLean Park
Tuesday, May 12
Grade 6A Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
1:15 PM – Wizard of Oz Practice – Whole Play with 3-5 Choirs
Wednesday, May 13
Grade 7 and 8 Morning Drop Off at Elementary School
1:15 PM – Wizard of Oz Practice –Dress rehearsal with K-2 choirs
3:10 – 3:50 PM – KM Club at McLean Park
6:30 PM – Wizard of Oz – 1st Evening performance with 3-5 choirs
Thursday, May 14
1:15 PM – Wizard of Oz Afternoon performance with 3-5 choirs
6:30 PM – Wizard of Oz – 2nd Evening performance with K-2 choirs
Friday, May 15
Morning Drop off at Elementary School for Chapel
Hot Lunch
3:10 – 3:50 PM – KM Club at McLean Park
Volunteer Opportunities – 2025/2026 School Year
Volunteers Needed: HOPE LUTHERAN OPEN HOUSE
Sign up here:
May 21 Open House Volunteer Sign up
KM Club Volunteers – Spring Session!
KM Club needs volunteers! Thank you to all who already signed up to help out in this popular event.
We are in urgent need of setup and counting (before and after the run) volunteers – this is a great opportunity to collect volunteer hours for the year and support this popular event KM even if you cannot be present during the run itself (setup) or want to give your kids a little extra playtime after the run (counters)!
Volunteer descriptions and registration can be found in THIS SIGN UP LINK.
Parent Help Needed – Wizard of Oz Musical Stage Set Up
We are looking for parents to help us build our stage in preparation for the Musical. Stage Set Up will occur on May 5th (after school). We do not have tools to supply, so please bring your own electric drills, tools, and gloves. Please contact for more details.
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!
Open House – Thursday, May 21st
We’ve learned from our admissions interviews that an overwhelming majority of our applicants come to our school because of word-of-mouth recommendations from our school community. We are thankful that you are our best advertisers.
Do you know of a family ready to explore education options for their child? Do you have friends or family looking for a school that offers more than just an academic education, one that you can call home?
Please forward this digital flyer and encourage them to check out The Hope Difference.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MIXER 2026
Grades 5-8 Party
Event Date: Friday, May 22 2026
Time: 3:30pm to 5:30pm
What: A party to celebrate the school year! Play games, socialize and win prizes!
Tickets will go on Sale Wednesday, April 22 – Friday May 8, 2026
Payments must be received by this time frame
Tickets $5.00
Please fill out the details below. PLEASE NOTE: your spot is not reserved until you pay for your ticket.
Payment can be made at either MS or ES campus through school office
CASH ONLY!
Once your payment is made you will receive your ticket.
CLICK TO REGISTER:
Sports Day
Sports Day is a fun day planned for students each year. Students participate in fun, physical activities such as a potato sack race or water bucket fill. This year, Sports Day will be taking place on Friday, May 29th. We are planning to combine students from Kindergarten to Grade 7 in teams. Grade 8 students will help lead stations but we also need parent volunteers to help out in many different ways.
If you are able to help on this day, please take a moment to sign up HERE. Thank you!
Wizard of Oz
Wizard of Oz Make-up request
Actors in the play should come to the performance with base foundation already on their face. Then the make up team can apply any specialized makeup or reinforce the base layer over the foundation already applied. Also, if there are any parents who would like to help out with makeup, please message Ms. Allen () or Mr. Yee () or the make up committee (, kchoudhary@hopelcs.ca). Thank you so much!
Wizard of Oz Prop & Costume Request
Our students are working hard to prepare for this year’s school production, and our stage crew is on the hunt for a few specific props to round out the set.
If you happen to have any of the following items lying around your house or garage and are willing to donate them for the play, we would be incredibly grateful:
- A large tub of Parkay (Empty and cleaned, please!)
- A traditional straw broom
- A plastic toy axe (The foam or hollow plastic kind)
- A 10L (small) gas jerry can (Must be empty and thoroughly rinsed/vented for safety)
If you do have any of the items, please let Miss Curry () or Mrs Abando () know to arrange drop off. Please let us know by Tuesday, May 5 at the latest.
Additionally, the costume department is looking to borrow:
- An adult-size M-L lion and dog costume for the upcoming musical. If you have a onesie or other suitable lion or dog costume that could be borrowed, please email Mrs. Le Ross or Mrs. Ashley .
Wizard of Oz Practices
Can everyone please make an effort to be at the practice on Wednesday, May 6. This is our first practice all the way through which includes all available props and use of the full stage. It is imperative that you be at this practice. Please let Mr. Yee or Ms. Allen know if there is a problem with your attendance at this critical practice. Your lines should be completely memorized by now.
Coming up this week:
- Coming up this week:
- Monday, May 4 – all dances (yellow brick road, blackbirds, and monkeys)
- Wednesday, May 6 – whole play with props and staging (until 5:00 PM)
- Thursday, May 7 – Full Act 1 at 1:15 PM actors and stage crew
- Friday, May 8 – Full Act 2 at 1:15 PM actors and stage crew
- Friday, May 8 – Scenes 1, 2, and 13 with live dog (until 4:15 PM)
Coming up next week:
- Monday, May 11 – Whole Play with K-2 Choirs at 1:15pm
- Tuesday,May 12 – Whole Play with 3-5 Choirs at 1:15pm
- Wednesday, May 13 – Dress rehearsal with K-2 choirs at 1:15pm
- Wednesday, May 13 – 1st Evening performance with 3-5 choirs at 6:30pm
- Thursday, May 14 – Afternoon performance with 3-5 choirs at 1:15pm
- Thursday, May 14 – 2nd Evening performance with K-2 choirs at 6:30pm
- Friday, May 15 – stage take down.
Dress Down Fundraising
The Middle School will have a Dress Down Day on May 8 and June 1 to help raise funds for our Grade 8 Graduation! Students are welcome to participate by bringing a small donation. Thank you for supporting our graduating class!
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.
Science Rendezvous
A FREE family festival that takes STEM out of the lab and on to the street!
Taking place at UBC’s Vancouver campus for hands-on science, amazing demos, and unforgettable fun for all ages.
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Where: University of British Columbia (2212 Main Mall, Vancouver; Beaty Biodiversity Museum + multiple sites on campus)
Check HERE for a full schedule and map.
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026
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
PTL News
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
Looking for some quality family entertainment at bargain prices? BC Christian Academy invites our community to enjoy their production of Peter Pan Jr. for a special rate of only $10/ticket.
Show Details
Dates: Thursday, May 7 & Friday, May 8
Showtimes: 1:00 PM (Matinee) or 7:30 PM (Evening)
Location: Riverside Community Church 2329 Fremont Connector, Port Coquitlam
Ticket Information
Special Rate: $10 (plus taxes)
Ticket Booking Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bcca-presents-peter-pan-jr-may-7-8-tickets-1986755713822?aff=oddtdtcreator
Newsletter
We are collecting submissions for the June newsletter. Do you have a story to share or a special achievement we can celebrate? Send your submissions to Lisa at .
Hope Church News
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.
