Monday, September 21
8:10 AM – Grade 6B and 8 Morning Drop-off at Elementary School
3:10 – 3:50 PM – KM Club at McLean Park
Tuesday, September 22
Wednesday, September 23
All Middle School Students – Regular Morning Drop-Off at Elementary School for Photo Day
Individual Student Photo Day
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, September 24
12:10 – 12:30 PM – The Well
6:00 – 8:00 PM – Curriculum Evening at Elementary School
Friday, September 25
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
Next Week:
Monday, September 28
8:10 AM – Grade 6B and 8 Morning Drop-off at Elementary School
3:10 – 3:50 PM – KM Club at McLean Park
Thursday, September 29
Orange Shirt Day
Wednesday, September 30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Thursday, October 1
12:10 – 12:30 PM – The Well
Friday, October 2
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
Lunch Hour Supervision
Help our teachers take the break they deserve. Volunteer your time for Lunch Supervision.
Click the link above to sign up.
Hot Lunch Volunteers
Come help Volunteer to distribute on Hot Lunch Fridays!
Sign up Below:
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 SIGN UP LINK.
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.
Photo Day
Wednesday, September 23, is Photo Day! Each HLCS student will have their photo taken. Students are to be dressed in formal uniform pieces, even if they have PE that day.
All Middle School students are to be dropped off at the Elementary School in the morning, as usual. Please note that all Middle School staff will be at the Elementary School, and there will be no supervision at the Middle School.
See below formal uniform pieces, as per the Gr. 6-8 Uniform Policy:
GRADE SIX TO EIGHT FORMAL UNIFORM
GIRLS:
- Out blouse: short sleeve or long sleeve with HLCS logo
- Cardigan or pullover with HLCS logo
- Kilt: red tartan (modesty shorts to be worn under kilt)
- Black knee high socks or blacks tights (must have feet – no leggings)
- Solid black shoes (no coloured logos or markings)
BOYS:
- Oxford shirt: short sleeve or long sleeve with HLCS logo
- Cardigan or pullover with HLCS logo
- Long navy pants from uniform supplier
- Black socks
- Solid black shoes (no coloured logos or markings)
Curriculum Evening: September 24
This year, we are looking forward to connecting with our families at our annual Curriculum Evening event, scheduled for Thursday, September 24th. The doors will open at 5:45 PM so we can start promptly at 6:00 PM. We will begin as a whole group in the gym before parents can attend their child’s classroom presentation. We will offer 2 sessions per grade.
Orange Shirt Day – Tuesday, September 29
Our school will be recognizing Orange Shirt Day on Tuesday, September 29. On this day, students are invited to dress down from their regular school uniform by wearing an orange shirt in honour and support of Indigenous residential school survivors.
Uniform Exemption: Students wearing an orange shirt may wear non-uniform bottoms.
Standard Uniform: Students who choose not to participate should arrive in their standard daily school uniform.
Thank you for helping us honour this important day of remembrance, reflection, and community.
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.
HOT LUNCH NOW OPEN for 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
KM Club Announcement
Kilometre Club is back!
This Fall we are, again, conducting a 5-week run/walk around McLean Park starting Monday, September 21st and going until October 28th from 3:20 – 3:50 PM. The events will take place immediately after school, with warmup starting at 3:10 PM and runs starting at 3:20 PM sharp at McLean Park.
Participants must register by Wednesday, September 16th using THIS ONLINE FORM
At the end of the term, runners can earn tokens based on the total amount of KM run.
While the students earn medals, parents have the opportunity to earn their kids’ class a free Pizza Lunch at the end of the term!
Parents can earn participation points by either volunteering at the KM club and/or running/walking a minimum of three laps during the club. The class with the highest parent participation points at the end of the term will receive a free pizza lunch!
Km Club is open to all students, staff, parents, caretakers, and daycare children. Parents or caretakers must be at McLean Park to supervise their child/children during Km Club. However, while supervising your child you may want to run or walk yourself, or you can volunteer.
Volunteering for Km Club counts towards volunteer hours and there are volunteer opportunities before, during, and after KM Club. Please see the volunteer descriptions below and the sign-up link to register for volunteer opportunities.
Please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.
Terry Fox Run
The Terry Fox Run will be taking place this year on Friday, October 9th. Students will listen to a message from an ambassador from the Terry Fox Foundation in the chapel that morning and then participate in a run immediately after at McLean Park. This will be a dress down day for students – they can wear red & white and are asked to bring $2 to their classroom teacher. Our school has a goal of raising $3500. To make a donation, please visit our school’s fundraising page: https://schools.terryfox.ca/139750. Parents are more than welcome to join us for the chapel service and run afterwards.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Mayer: .
Terry Fox started a marathon against cancer. Together, we can finish it.
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, September 26, 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!
Fraser Health News
September – Back-to-school health and virtual care
Tips for parents for a healthy back-to-school season
As children head back to school, parents face the familiar challenge of managing busy schedules, school routines and inevitably, health concerns.
Help set the stage for a healthy school year with Fraser Health’s Healthy Back to School Guide.
The guide provides information on a variety of ways to keep children healthy during a school year. For instance, fostering healthy routines for sleep, mealtimes and physical activity can greatly support your child’s health and wellness.
Staying healthy during the school year is also about protecting children from illnesses that can spread quickly in classrooms. It is important to make sure children wash their hands properly, and to keep them home if they are feeling unwell.
Another way to protect your child’s health is to ensure their immunizations are up to date. Vaccines help prevent several serious illnesses and infectious diseases, for example, measles. Please check that you (if born in or after 1970) and your children have received at least two doses of a measles-containing vaccine. Find out how to check your immunization records here.
Vaccines are available at many pharmacy locations, physician offices, and at all public health units.
If you are new to B.C. or Canada, provide your immunization records to public health at fraserhealth.ca/immunizationform.
Need fast access to health advice? Call Fraser Health Virtual Care
Our Fraser Health Virtual Care registered nurses and dietitians can provide convenient, fast health advice and information for busy families. With options for phone or web chat consultations, families receive medical advice from nurses with emergency experience. It can save you time, It can save you time and may help you avoid having to visit a clinic or emergency department. Nurses can also connect you with an Urgent and Primary Care Centre, if needed..
How to reach Fraser Health Virtual Care
- Dial 1-800-314-0999. For an interpreter, say your language in English.
- For web chat, go to fraserhealth.ca/virtualcare and click the blue chat bubble in the right corner to start.
Available 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day, including statutory holidays. After hours, call 8-1-1.
Learn more about Fraser Health Virtual Care, other care options and more at: Fraserhealth.ca/VirtualCare
PTL News
STAY INFORMED: Join PTL Parent Community Facebook
Learn about Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!
PTL Parent Community Facebook Group
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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:
- KA
- 1A
- 2A
- 2B
- 3A
- 4
- 5B
- 6A
- 7B
- 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.
Looking Buy or Sell Used Uniform Pieces?
- If you are looking to buy or sell any used uniforms please join our Hope CommUNITY Marketplace group on Facebook:
Hope Community Marketplace Group
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
Community Relations News
Newsletter
We are collecting submissions for the October newsletter. Do you have a story to share or a special achievement we can celebrate? Send your submissions/nominations before September 23 to .
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 .
- September: 9th and 23
- 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 .
- September: 12th and 26th
- October: 10th and 24th
- November: 7th and 21st
- December: 5th and 19th
Continued in 2027
