Monday, October 12
Thanksgiving Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Tuesday, October 13
Immunization Consent Forms Due
Wednesday, October 14
8:00 AM – Soccer Tournament at Gate Park – Soccer players only
8:10 AM – Grade 7A and 7B Morning Drop-Off at Elementary School( PE, Band)
3:10 – 3:50 PM – KM Club at McLean Park
Thursday, October 15
Grade 6A &6B at Space Center Field Trip
No Well Tahat Day
6:30 – 8:00 PM – Open House
Friday, October 16
9:00 AM – Chapel – All Middle School Students drop off at Elementary School
Hot Lunch
3:10 – 3:50 PM – KM Club at McLean Park
Looking Ahead…
Monday, October 19
Photo Day Retake
8:10 AM – Grade 6B and 8 Morning Drop-off at Elementary School (PE, Band)
3:10 – 3:50 PM – KM Club at McLean Park
Tuesday, October 20
Cross Country Meet at Bear Creek Park – Cross Country Runners Only
Wednesday, October 21
8:10 AM – Grade 7A and 7B Morning Drop-Off at Elementary School
3:10 – 3:50 PM – KM Club at McLean Park
Thursday, October 22
12:10 – 12:30 PM – The Well
Friday, October 23
9:00 AM – Chapel – All Middle School Students drop off at Elementary School
Hot Lunch
3:10 – 3:50 PM – KM Club at McLean Park
Volunteer Opportunities – 2026/2027 School Year
Volunteer Opportunity – Thursday, October 15, 2026
Plenty of choices from parent ambassadors to food donations please see sign up below:
Lunch Hour Supervision
Help our teachers take the break they deserve. Volunteer your time for Lunch Supervision. Click the link below to sign up:
Hot Lunch Volunteers
Come help volunteer to distribute on Hot Lunch Fridays at the Elementary School Campus
Sign up Below:
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. Kids are delighting in stopping on a regular basis to pick up an apple, banana or maybe even a strawberry!
- We could use some adult volunteers to help manage this program. 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.
2027-2028 Kindergarten Sibling Enrolment
Our first round of kindergarten intake for the 2027/28 school year is soon approaching! Each year, spaces are set aside for kindergarten siblings of current Hope Lutheran students.
On Thursday, October 1st, a direct email communication will be sent to current families that have already indicated having a child born in the year 2022. These families will be provided a Kindergarten Sibling Application Package to be completed and submitted directly to by Wednesday, October 21st. At the time of application, no fees are required to be submitted. Should a family be offered a placement for Kindergarten 2027/28, fees will be collected during the student re-enrolment period in February 2027. More specifics will be provided closer to the re-enrolment period next year.
All prospective kindergarten siblings are required to attend a Family Admission Interview and a Kindergarten Observation Session in order to be considered. This year, these events will take place on November 2nd, November 10th, November 16th and November 19th.
If you have a child born in the year 2022 and are unsure if the School Office is aware, please reach out directly to our Registrar, Ms. Kia Mansoor at as soon as possible. This will help ensure our ability to include all eligible kindergarten siblings in the first intake round.
We look forward to another season of welcoming our kindergarten siblings!
Open House
Hope Lutheran Christian School will be hosting our fall Open House on October 15th, 6:30-8:00 PM. This event is for families who are exploring future education options at Hope Lutheran Christian School. Current Hope Lutheran parents are welcome to refer interested parties to our webpage for more information. Registration for the event is available at the link below:
Parent-Teacher Conferences Coming Soon
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 29. This is an important opportunity to meet with teachers and review your student’s progress so far this year. These conferences fulfill the first of five formal reporting requirements mandated by the Ministry. All appointments will be booked online. We will email instructions to families on Friday, October 16, and the booking system will open Saturday morning, October 17.
Photo Retake/Catch Up Photo Day
Did your child(ren) miss the first photo day or are needing a retake? Retakes are offered for expression, poor posture, or head tilt; not for personal style changes (ie: change of clothing or hair). Please note all glass glare is removed on final prints.
For families wanting student photos taken, please note the retake day is October 19, 2026.
Hope Lutheran Retakes CLICK HERE to sign up. The cutoff to sign up is Thursday, October 15, 2026.
CLICK HERE to find out more about ordering.
Phone: 1.888.644.4494
Please note that formal uniform is required for all retake photos.
2027 Lutheran Elementary School Tournament (LEST)
Support Hope Lutheran Students While You Shop- No Extra Cost To You.
Each February, our middle schoolers attend the Lutheran Elementary School Tournament (LEST) in Tacoma, Washington. This year, you can help lower trip costs for our families simply by purchasing gift cards for your everyday shopping and holiday gifts.
How it works:
As an example, If you buy a $100 gift card, you receive the full $100 to spend. Because you bought it through our fundraiser, the retailer donates a percentage of the sale directly to Hope Lutheran Christian School—at no extra cost to you.
Whether you need gas and groceries or are shopping for holiday gifts, you can choose from over 90 popular BC retailers, including Walmart, Loblaws, Save-On-Foods, Esso, Tim Hortons, Cactus Club, Canadian Tire, and more.
More details to follow soon!
Middle School Prayer Club
Description: Every Tuesday at lunch, Middle School students come together to seek God in prayer, lifting up our families, our school, our country, and the world. We take time to talk to God, thank Him for His blessings, encourage one another, and bring our worries and joys before Him. As we pray for our friends, families, school, and community, we also grow in our faith together. Our time is about more than prayer; it is an opportunity to share meals, laughter, fellowship, and build meaningful relationships. These gatherings have been a true blessing, reminding us of God’s faithfulness and the beauty and strength of growing together in Christ.
For more info, contact Mrs M. Edema:
The Well
The Well is our student-operated Middle School snack store, offering a variety of snacks and treats for students to purchase during lunchtime. The store is open every Thursday during lunch and provides students with a fun opportunity to enjoy a snack while developing valuable skills such as responsibility, teamwork, and customer service.
Please note that The Well is intended as a snack option and is not a replacement for lunch. Students are expected to bring or have access to a regular lunch each day.
Hope Lutheran Junior Youth
Junior Youth is a ministry of Hope Lutheran Church for students in Grades 5 – 8, connecting students with Jesus and one another. JR Youth is on Saturday, October 17, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Hope Lutheran’s Elementary campus. Come join us for fun, games, devotion, and community connection! We are excited to see each of you.
Join our mailing list by clicking here to receive updates about our events.
Have questions? Please email Evan ()
Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!
PTL News
September 17, 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. Sept 1, 2026 PTL meeting Minutes are available for your review. PTL Minutes Sept 17-26.pdf
Join PTL Parent Community Facebook
Learn about Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!
PTL Parent Community Facebook Group
Note: You MUST answer security questions to have the request approved!
HOT LUNCH Ordering
Deadline to order 7 days prior to Hot Lunch day
Hot Lunch will run every Friday of the school year except Pro-D days
Pro tips:
- avoid missing deadlines, order ahead for the term
- Make sure your current grade and teacher is updated on your profile your your child’s lunch WILL get lost!
Link to ordering website: https://munchalunch.com/
Don’t have an account? Please see Fuel Catering Welcome Letter here:
Parent Letter Munch Hope Lutheran 26_27.pdf
Application for Class Liaison
The Class Liaison is an important volunteer role in each grade at Hope Lutheran School.
The main responsibilities of a Class Liaison include:
- Email communication with parents
- Classroom support
- Parent communication and engagement
- Teacher support and appreciation initiatives
- Sharing PTL messages and updates with parents in your grade
- Responding to teacher requests and helping coordinate parent volunteers for class parties, special events, and other classroom activities
- Serving as a point of contact between the classroom teacher, parents, and the PTL
If you are an active and organized person, can communicate in a timely and appropriate manner, and would enjoy helping connect teachers, parents, and the PTL, we encourage you to apply and express your interest.
This is a volunteer position, and the hours spent in this role will count toward your volunteer hours requirement.
We are currently still needing class liaisons in the following classes: 5B, 8
To apply, please email and CC with your name, your child’s grade for the upcoming school year, and a brief note expressing your interest.
Community Relations News
Stories of Impact
Did being at Hope during the 2025-26 school year impact your family? Stories of impact are important pieces to share as they edify our community and build up the body of Christ.
God has given each of us a story. You may not think it’s very dramatic but every story can be used to connect with someone else. Share your story of the impact you’ve received from being at Hope. It could be any number of ways:
- Being supported during an unexpected circumstance or crisis
- Seeing positive character develop in your child
- Coming into a personal relationship with Jesus as a result the gospel message heard at Hope Lutheran Christian School
- Transitioning from a place of stagnation to a place of flourishing
You never know how your story could impact the life of another. Email and your story could be a feature page in our Annual Report.
The Chosen Ministry at Hope
This is a gathering (every two weeks) of Hope congregation members and school parents (and guests of both) to view each one of the 48+ episodes of the video series The Chosen https://watch.thechosen.tv/ followed by discussion. The Chosen video series is deeply anchored in Scripture with some room for the other pieces that, when added, make it real and understandable and a joy to view. This group meets twice a month on Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings.
Wednesday evening from 7:30 PM to 9:20 PM at the home of Jordan & Stephanie Mayer (very near the school in PoCo), you can reach them at .
- October: 7th and 21st
- November: 4th and 18th
- December: 2nd and 16th
Continued in 2027
Saturday morning from 9 AM to 11:00 AM at Hope church. You can reach John Diack (member of Hope) at .
- October: 10th and 24th
- November: 7th and 21st
- December: 5th and 19th
Continued in 2027
