Monday, October 13
Thanksgiving Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Tuesday, October 14
Grade 6A Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Wednesday, October 15
Grade 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Grade 7 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
3:10 – 3:50 pm KM Club at McLean Park
Thursday, October 16
Catch Up/Retake Photo Day
8:30 am – 3:00 pm Cross Country (Selected students only)
3:00 – 4:15 pm Robotics Club
6:30 – 8:00 pm Open House at the Elementary School
Friday, October 17
9:00 am – All grades drop off at the Elementary School for Chapel
Hot Lunch
Looking Ahead…
Monday, October 20
Grade 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Grade 7 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Prayer Club at Lunch
3:00 – 4:00 pm Homework Club
3:10 – 3:50 pm KM Club at McLean Park
Tuesday, October 21
Grade 6A Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
Wednesday, October 22
Grade 8 Morning Drop Off at the Elementary School
8:30 am – 2:45 pm Field Trip Grade 6A, 6B, and 7 – HR MacMillan Space Centre
3:10 – 3:50 pm – KM Club at McLean Park
Thursday, October 23
Parent Teacher Conferences – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Friday, October 24
Pro-D Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Volunteer Opportunities – 2025/2026 School Year
Teacher Dinner Donations for Parent Teacher Conferences, Thursday October 23
The teachers work very long hours during the Parent/Teacher Conference. We would like to provide them with the meal items listed below. There are 2 separate sign ups for each Elementary and Middle School Campus. Please ensure that your donations are dropped off no later than 3pm during that day or dinner may not be ready on time.
As well, on the Elementary School Sign up there is one slot available for any parent who can come help prep salad, cut bread and organize the side dishes between 4pm-5pm in the evening.
Thank you so much for blessing our hard working teachers and staff.
All items can be counted as stated volunteer hours and are indicated on the sign up comments.
- Parent Teacher Night Dinner Donations sign up Elementary School
- Parent Teacher Night Dinner Donations sign up Middle School Campus
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. If your child feels they could use an extra snack during the day, encourage them to walk by and see what we’re offering!
We could use some adult volunteers to help manage this program. Duties would involve washing and portioning fruit for service, approximately 15min at the beginning of each day. 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. With 164 days remaining this would equal 41 hours – so with two people/families sharing, this could equal your total volunteer hours for the school year!! 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.
KM Club
KM Club needs volunteers! The success of this popular event depends on the help of our parents, and it is a great opportunity to collect volunteer hours for the year while supervising your children during the run. Volunteer descriptions and registration can be found in THIS LINK.
Hot Lunch Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available for the upcoming Hot Lunch dates. On Hot Lunch dates, volunteers are needed to assist our Hot Lunch provider, Fuel Catering, and distribute lunches to the classes.
See the following link to sign up:
Lunch Supervision Volunteer Sign up Link!
2026-2027 Kindergarten – Sibling Enrolment
Our first round of kindergarten intake for the 2026/27 school year is soon approaching! Each year, spaces are set aside for kindergarten siblings of current Hope Lutheran students.
On Wednesday, October 1st, a direct email communication will be sent to current families that have already indicated having a child born in the year 2021. These families will be provided a Kindergarten Sibling Application Package to be completed and submitted directly to by Tuesday, October 21st. At the time of application, no fees are required to be submitted. Should a family be offered a placement for kindergarten 2026/27, fees will be collected during the student re-enrolment process in February 2026. 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 Thursday, November 6th and Thursday, November 13th.
If you have a child born in the year 2021 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!
Catch Up/Retake Photo Day
Did you miss the first photo day or are needing a retake? Mountain West Studios offers retakes 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.
If you would like your photo taken, Mountain West Studios will be at the elementary school on:
- October 16
CLICK HERE to sign up. The cutoff to sign up is October 14, 2025.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be taking place on Thursday, October 23, 2025. An email was sent out to the parent community on Friday, October 10 with the online booking link. Please refer to that email for the booking link.
The times to book an appointment are:
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Meetings will be 15 minutes each, with the parents and teacher (students do not attend).
The online booking calendar is now open and will close at 12:00 noon on October 22.
Terry Fox Run
This year marks the 45th anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope, and Canadians from coast to coast are coming together for the “Finish It” campaign — a call to action to help finish what Terry started. Watch the powerful new short film FINISH IT, and be reminded of the impact one person can make.
Terry Fox started a marathon against cancer. Together, we can end it.
Today, the future of cancer research is brighter than ever. Lives are transformed as more Canadians hear, “We can treat your cancer successfully.”
Please support our student’s fundraising efforts and donate here today or by using the pledge sheets which will be sent home on Thursday, September 18. The final date for collection will be October 17.
Middle School Choir
Ms. Allen is hoping to start up a middle school choir again this year. For the fall/winter session, we hope to meet at the elementary campus after school. If you are interested, please fill out the attached form by October 24, and select the day (days) that work best for you. We will go with the date that the majority of students can come. Looking forward to making music with you all.
No Stone Left Alone
On Friday, November 7th, the middle school students will be travelling to Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery in Coquitlam to hold a Remembrance Day ceremony and participate in a special remembrance event organized by the No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation (NSLA).
During the visit, students and staff will take part in a ceremony at the cemetery, place a wreath at the cenotaph, lay poppies on veterans’ headstones, and hear from the RCMP and local veterans.
We are in need of parent volunteer drivers to help make this event possible. If you are able to assist, please complete the permission form HERE by October 28th.
Thank you for helping us honor and remember those who have served.
Child Safety and Well-being
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/erase/documents/erase-infographic-for-parents-caregivers.pdf
Clubs at the Middle School Campus!
Homework Club: Our Middle School drop-in homework club starts today in Ms. De Lange’s room. This will take place on Mondays after school from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
LEST Parents Hotel Information
Best Western Parent Link
If you are interested in coming as a parent and plan on personally booking at the Best Western with us for LEST, we have received the reservation link:
A few notes:
- It is not mandatory for parents to attend, but we appreciate those who come and volunteer.
- For those that do attend, some parents choose to stay at the Best Western, while others book at neighboring hotels or an AirBnB. This is completely your choice.
- Your room payment is done by you directly to the Best Western.
- Student reservations are already taken care of by the school. You do not need to book anything for them.
- We do have a limited number of parents rooms allocated to us by Best Western. If you try to book and all our allocated parent units have been booked, please let Mr. Shutsa know. He may be able to secure more rooms if Best Western permits us based on their availability.
Please find the Best Western information below they have sent us directly.
- Attendees are able to make reservations by visiting the following link online: Hope Lutheran Parent Guest Rooms | Best Western Plus Puyallup, WA or by calling our hotel directly at 253-848-1500.
- Please note: The booking link will only work for the nights included on the agreement: February 11th, 12th, and 13th, 2026. Should you have any guests that would like to make reservations outside of these dates, they will need to call the hotel directly to inquire about availability.
- Any guest using the reservation link will need to input their stay dates manually in order to get the group rate to populate.
Please do not hesitate to let Mr. Shutsa know if you have any questions! He can be reached at
Hot Lunch Ordering is Open!
For returning families with accounts PLEASE ENSURE you select your child’s CURRENT Grade and Classroom to avoid lost orders!!
For new families please see below for details on how to set up your account.
Ordering tips – pre order your meals for the term so you won’t miss the weekly deadlines.
FOR NEW FAMILIES… HOW TO REGISTER:
- Go to: https://munchalunch.com/schools/hopelutheran
- Click the “Register Here” button. The system will guide you through.
- After adding your children, click the green “Order Lunch!” button to order
- Next time, just click the “Login Here” button to access your account.
ORDERING DETAILS:
Online ordering is open for the hot lunch dates through the school year and will close 7 days prior (Fridays at 9:00 am) to the scheduled hot lunch date.
A full school year of ordering is now available. Optionally, please feel free to order weekly or monthly.
Please ensure that you have PAID for all orders, as this system will NOT include UNPAID orders to our reports.
All credits from the 2024 -2025 school year have all been rolled over. It is posted on your account.
If you need assistance with ordering, please contact Fuel Catering directly at please remember to include your name, school name, student name and class.
Tricities FamilySmart
Please see the following resources below from Tricities FamilySmart:
ADHD – The Real Deal
ADHD doesn’t just affect the person living with ADHD. It also affects those around them. As parents of kids living with ADHD, we can benefit from learning what ADHD is and how to best support our kids. Learn from Dr. Duncan, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, as he dispels some myths and explains how and why the ADHD brain works the way it does.
Come together with other families to watch this video presentation, which will be followed by a facilitated discussion by a FamilySmart Parent Peer Support Worker.
Choose a Date/Time:
- Tuesday October 7th at 6:30pm (PST)
- Tuesday October 21st at 12:00pm (PST)
- Wednesday October 28th at 6:30pm (PST)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: It’s More Than Overwashing Your Hands
Living with OCD can present unique challenges that affect both our kids and us as families. For those living with it, simple tasks become overwhelming and disrupt daily life. Learn from Dr. Katherine McKenney, Registered Psychologist and Director of Cornerstone Child & Family Psychology Clinic, and Kelsey, a young adult who lives with OCD. Together they discuss ways to strengthen our understanding and support our kids living with OCD.
Come together with other families to watch this video presentation, which will be followed by a facilitated discussion by a FamilySmart Parent Peer Support Worker.
Choose a Date/Time:
- Wednesday October 15th at 6:30pm (PST)
- Thursday October 23rd at 6:30pm (PST)
What to do next:
- RSVP – Please let us know you are coming! Register here: familysmart.ca/events. The Zoom link will be sent to you with your confirmation email.
- ONE-ON-ONE – If these times/dates don’t work for you OR you would like to talk one-on-one with a Parent Peer Support Worker, we are happy to meet with you at a time that works for your schedule.
We hope you can join us. Please let us know if you have any questions or have difficulties with registering.
Fraser Health Dental Resources
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/Community Relations News
September 11, 2025 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. September 11, 2025 PTL meeting Minutes is available for your review here. The meeting recording is also available for view by emailing your request to
HLCS Open House
Parents, 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.
Our Open House is this Thursday, October 16, from 6:30-8:00 pm. 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.
Newsletter Submissions
We are collecting submissions for the November newsletter. Do you have a story to share or a special achievement we can celebrate? Send your submissions to Lisa at .
Community Event – Remembrance Day Ceremony
Our annual Remembrance and Poppy Laying Ceremony is set for Friday, November 7th at Robinson Memorial Cemetery in Coquitlam. Students will leave from the elementary school campus directly following Chapel. Please mark this date on your calendar to join us for this memorable remembrance experience as we honour our veterans and remember their sacrifice. More details to follow.
